NAMM's President & CEO John Mlynczak once again joins One and Dunn to give the community a preview of what to expect during NAMM Week 2025.

The show is back and bigger than ever, and John shares a look into the growing presence of exhibitor brand experiences, the new Creator Lounge, and the artists getting ready to grace the many stages of NAMM. To John, one thing top of mind this year as the industry continues to evolve is unity through music, as the industry prepares to come together for its biggest annual gathering. It's a must-listen while making your plans for NAMM next week.

NOTE - this podcast was recorded in October before the current LA wildfires, so you'll hear no mention of it in the podcast. We want to uplift the NAMM Foundation's 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund, which has pledged $50,000 to support NAMM Members, music programs, and music professionals affected by the disaster. You can learn more and donate to further the impact here: https://donate.nammfoundation.org/give/655087/#!/donation/checkout 

We're re-releasing a One and Dunn favorite, 2022's Episode 14 with Josh Gudwin to celebrate the Holidays!

Relive Karen and Josh's conversation about his time in the military, camping trips to decompress, why his work and bond with Justin Bieber is something special, what he looks for in an assistant, and that magic moment when he knows a mix is just right. It's a wide-ranging hang that we're happy to revisit.

KMD Pro's great friend Front of House Engineer Ken "Pooch" Van Druten joins us once again for an open and powerful conversation, catching up on what it's like touring in a post-pandemic industry - what's changed, what hasn't, and what's next for people on the road or looking to work in live. Pooch also shares what it's like mixing different genres, why he thinks Travis Scott is this generation's punk music, and what gets him excited about teaching the next generation of live sound engineers. 

This month on One and Dunn we're catching up with longtime KMD Productions collaborator, Kimberly Jimenez, SVP of Sony Pictures Entertainment.

We dig into her long history in the business, reflecting on why working your way from the ground up is a great way to know exactly how to run the show one day, and try to answer the question - "If you don't love watching Denzel, what is wrong with you?" Kimberly gives us a look into the world of Film and TV Sound Design and Audio Post and shares why being a musician or recording engineer lends itself well to moving into that line of work.

Growing up around his father’s audio recording truck, Le Mobile, Ian Charbonneau learned early that there's a special magic to recordings made live and in the field.

Today in his work as an engineer, producer, and broadcasting consultant for his company, The Recording Project, he’s perfected the fly pack, traveling to capture the magic of live shows for artists like Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, The Rolling Stones, and most recently, Melissa Etheridge’s powerful live album recorded in a women’s prison, I’m Not Broken.

Join us as we talk about his passion for audio, the live experience, and a great cup of sake.

Listen with us as we sit down with Musical Director, Producer, Musician, Derek Dixie. He has worked with artists such as Beyonce, Chloe Bailey, and Halle Bailey. Authenticity and bringing a balanced intention to any interaction and relationship is important to Derek. He carries this mindset in life and career, creating a safe space for artists to express themselves fully. Derek shares with us his career path, what has shaped him along the way, and diving deeper into developing honest relationships inside & outside the studio.

We circle back with NAMM President/CEO, John Mlynczak. Last time we spoke, John was just days into the new role. Here we catch up on how he’s grabbed the reins and all things new at NAMM this year.

This week on One and Dunn, get to know Ebonie Smith!

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You may know John Mlynczak from roles at Hal Leaonard and PreSonus; as of May 1, he’s the new CEO & President of NAMM. John joins us for his first official podcast interview in the role and shares his journey finding his way in the music industry, from teacher to gigging trumpet player to the business, and how these turning points that take us in new directions are the most powerful points of all. 

Billboard Top Music Lawyer, Rachel Stilwell, joins us for our first episode highlighting music law! Rachel has her own practice, Stilwell Law, which focuses on entertainment, intellectual property, licensing, and commercial transactions. Rachel represents artists, creators & producers of music, film & television in transactions with content providers & distributors.