River of Suck

Global Change Ecologist, Danica Lombardozzi, drops in to the River of Suck podcast studio to discuss climate change, political doubt about scientific research, making a difference, being outside, creativity in music and science, digging for worms, ignoring bad advice, community, taking criticism, compassion, making the world a better place, talking to people who disagree with your own views, failure and FEAR - all while fending off a mischievous off-mic kitten/demon-bat.

Recorded in front of a live studio audience, River of Suck Episode 7 finds Andy Reiner connecting with drummer, percussionist and educator Cedric Easton, both teaching artists at Creative Strings Workshop in Delaware, Ohio. Together, their journey begins with family and church, continues with musical connections, emotional pathways and choices, and features questions about self-doubt from members of the live audience. Cedric's honest practical advice and thoughtful solutions for dealing with issues of the brain, music and life make this episode compulsory listening for anyone with personal goals.

Megan Rau takes River of Suck listeners on a journey across pastures of fear, consciousness and thought piranhas through the lens of training horses and instructing riders. Megan's unique take on French Classical Horsemanship makes a strong case for compassion for horses and other animals. Episode 6 features being in the moment, rescue dogs, emotions, growth mindset, harmony with horses, dominance and aggression, passion, learning, questions from the River of Suck Swim Team, and music from Half Pelican.

Fiddler and singer-songwriter Jeremy Garrett takes a podcast-length break from the Infamous Stringdusters for a deep conversation about music and life. True passion, success and satisfaction, lyrics and songwriting, playing solo and with the Stringdusters, motivation and believing in oneself. "You can't get good without trying to get good." How do we exist in a world filled with our heroes and still find our own voice? Give Episode 5 a listen for a wide-angle perspective on a life of music.

Ecologist Pacifica Sommers takes a break from analyzing samples she collected in Antarctica to ponder rivers and water bears in Episode 4. Cryoholes, oceans of suck, Ernest Shackleton's journey, impostor syndrome, tardigrades, microbes and thought piranhas. Pacifica brings her unique perspective on science, life and the outdoors to the River of Suck conversation, to a groove cafe soundtrack of octave mandolin, electric violin, and beatboxing.

Colorado fiddler and educator Natalie Padilla discusses how to survive and thrive with host Andy Reiner in the third episode of River of Suck Podcast. Family bands, fog, cooking, fiddling, contests, teaching, and of course, thought piranhas. Traditional and improvised duo fiddle and octave mandolin jams provide the groovy soundtrack to the conversation.

Intel engineer Nick Economou sits down with host Andy Reiner for a spirited discussion about science and thought piranhas. The second episode of River of Suck offers insights learned from Nick's work on developing materials for smaller and smaller computer chips, as well as a lifetime spent in search of epic skiing and mountain experiences. All original music composed for this podcast by host Andy provides the backdrop for this engaging conversation between friends of 18 years.

The pilot episode of River of Suck with host Andy Reiner. Cellist and singer/songwriter, Rushad Eggleston (the Bat Prince of Jick), sits down with Andy in a spare speck of time between electrifying performances and school visits in December 2018. Using music and words, they trace the origins of the title phrase as well as Rushad's artistic journey through life and the river of suck. Thought Piranhas, Kazoos, Nonsense, The Bounce, Blues, Extreme Metal, John McGann, Negative Ralph...