Oh Brother, not another podcast

Jim Messina, for crying out loud! He offers an insider’s look at his role with Buffalo Springfield, as founder of Poco, Loggins and Messina, and more! Tens of millions of albums sold. Fantastic songwriting, producing and engineering credits for the greats, including himself! Jim graciously discusses his discovery, mentoring and ultimate partnership with Kenny Loggins, the breakup, and the soon-to-be reunion in 2022 of L&M at the Hollywood Bowl in July. He talks about his “Core to Core” approach to songwriting, Gestalt training and how it enriched his songwriting, engineering and producing chops. A genuinely nice and centered individual.

With over 2000 TV appearances and hundreds of movie credits, actress Ruta Lee personifies Hollywood royalty. She has appeared with every major star over the last 5 decades, including Clint Eastwood, Burt Reynolds, James Garner, Johnny Carson, Frank Sinatra, to name just a few of the leading men she has worked with. Ruta discusses her book “Consider Your Ass Kissed” which tells candid tales of the Golden Age of Hollywood, as well as her work with “Thalians”, a charitable organization she founded with Debbie Reynolds, to support mentally disabled veterans.

Bass player, Chuck Wright, almost an Air Force Pilot after 9 years at the Academy, formerly of Quiet Riot, on and off for 26 years, has toured with the greats from Alice Cooper, Slash, Gregg Allman, Ronnie Montrose, and Carmine Appice, among others - has just released his solo album Sheltering Sky, on Cleopatra Records. He discusses all this and his illustrious rise to becoming such a sought after bass player, composer, songwriter, and now music video director of his cover of Bjork’s “Army of Me”, as well as being a very forthcoming and gracious person.

Great conversation with Steve Fosson, bass player and founder of Heart, about the bands beginnings, touring, Ann and Nancy Wilson, and his new new band "Heart by Heart" with other Heart alumni Michael Derosier, and amazing vocalist/wife, Somar Macek. Steve also describes his mountaineering adventures, including encounters with mountain lions, goats, bears, and fans who want Heart to re-unite.

Bob Ellis, former husband of Diana Ross and father to their most famous daughter, Tracee Ellis Ross, has been a powerful presence in the music business for decades managing the likes of Ron Wood, Chaka Khan, Billy Preston and the late, great, Meatloaf among others. He was on the rooftop with the Beatles during the “Get Back” movie. He toured with the Stones, and helped organize the Bangladesh Concert with George Harrison. Terrific insider tales about life in the music business.

Loretta Swit, aka Margaret "Hot Lips" Hoolihan for all 11 seasons of M*A*S*H, is also an accomplished, author, watercolor and needlepoint artist as well as being a passionate animal rights activist. Who knew? That's why "Oh Brother" is the best podcast ever!

Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham's singing sister Deborah Bonham and her virtuoso guitarist husband/bandmate Peter Bullick, discuss their famed roots and upcoming tour and new single, an Albert King cover of "Cant you see what you are doing to me". Did Led Zeppelin play at your 6th birthday party?

Singer songwriter John Waite, of the Babys and Bad English along with many solo albums, and numerous hits, such as "Missing You" and "When I See You Smile", talks passionately about songwriting, performing and the "knee jerk reaction to being alive" that fuels his creativity.

Executive Director MIchael Barker, and Artistic Director Mark Lamos, of the famed Westport Playhouse, talk with Miggs and Trace about how the Playhouse survived after two years of the covid shutdown, and how plays are chosen and produced, with a sneak peak at the 2022 Season.

Introducing Colin Blunstone, founder and singer/songwriter of the seminal British rock band of the 60s, The Zombies. Hits like "She's not there", "Tell her no", and "I love you" can be heard every day on numerous platforms, and their album "Odessey and Oracle" is considered by many to be one of the the best rock albums of all time.