Sound Matters with Tom Leu

"Highlights & Hits" featured on episode #063:

06:34-11:59 - Tom and Christian discuss the headline news regarding pop star's Demi Lovato's recent addiction relapse and hospitalization...

13:42-18:21 - Christian Leu leads a discussion about hip hop superstar Drake's new release, "Scorpion," and the "In My Feelings" video challenge craze, along with conversation about music marketing past and present...

18:52-22:31 - Tom talks about Metallica's second album, Ride the Lightning, which was released this week in 1984...

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This is a fascinating and in-depth conversation with author, Kristin Casey. Kristin is a recovered alcoholic and addict who’s rigorously inventoried her every resentment and relinquished ninety percent of them. She’s survived clinical depression, numerous addictions, the panhandle of Texas, and seventeen years of Catholicism. Her first book, "Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh," documents a tumultuous six-year relationship with rock legend and Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, their drug-fueled train-wreck breakup, and her ensuing suicidal spiral. Pulling no punches, she shares personal details with self-awareness, humor, and affection. Sharply written, bold and incisive, it’s the worldly-wise tome only an ex-addict, ex-stripper, and ex-rock-chick could give us.

“If the Recovery Collective were merely a platform for a range of recovery stories, that would be enough. Under Tom Leu’s passionate, skillful direction it’s more like a next-level Master Class in solution-focused living. Tom’s an expert on recovery who remains curious and engaged, with a passion for the topic that’s infectious and inspiring. My story has multiple (seemingly) disparate threads. Tom sees the bigger picture without losing its finer details. His casual approach and insightful questions made for a stimulating bank-and-forth, with a sense of authentic attunement. Some radio interviewers have an interrogation-style approach, whereas being on the Recovery Collective felt like co-creative brainstorming. Our interview was, for me, both fun and profoundly stirring. The result is a show that is powerful and polished. Raw, real and intimate, yet educative and instructive.” 

– Kristin Casey, Author of Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh and Casey Dancer: A Memoir About Dating, Stripping, and a Little Hot Yoga >>  https://www.kristincasey.com

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The first guest on "Recovery Collective" is Austin F. Cooper - the founder of the Sober-Evolution recovery community. Sober-Evolution launched on Instagram in 2016 and quickly began helping many people from around the world see new perspectives on recovery. Austin is a life coach with a great message, and passion to help others that's contagious.

“It was such a pleasure being a guest on the Recovery_Collective Radio Show. Tom Leu has an incredible skill as a radio host in being able to create an easy flow of conversation for both the listeners and guest speakers to enjoy. The questions asked during the show make for a purposeful discussion and I believe that the listeners are able to take away something of value from each discussion. I had the honor of meeting Tom before this radio experience and it is obvious of how passionate he is about helping others in life and in recovery. I would highly recommend the Recovery Collective radio show for anyone who is looking to add value to their lives.”

 – Austin Cooper, Founder of Sober Evolution

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Scott Flynn is the author of the memoir My Life... Don't Try This At Home - a collection of 55 funny short stories. Scott is a husband, stepdad, mentor, entrepreneur, artist, and philanthropist. Scott is also the founder and CEO of two international companies, Best Corporate Events LLC and the tech company SmartHunts LLC. In this long form interview, Tom and Scott get in-depth about his hilarious book, his businesses past and present, comedy, music, as well as his next writing projects, plus much more...

Inside the Interview:
00:40 - Amazon book reviews...
02:34 - About the book, it's genesis, writing, and editing...
10:55 - On being a big fan of comedy and the power of brevity...
13:37 - On Scott's businesses past and present...
19:20 - Musicians Scott encoutered "back in the day"...
22:46 - On the evolution of Scott's business endeavors...
25:43 - On spotting opportunities in business, and motivating vs. managing people...
31:00 - More on the book My Life... Don't Try This At Home...
36:39 - On success in business...
42:17 - Scott and Tom dicuss music, concerts, and favorite artists, etc...
1:03:53 - Quick Hitter final questions...

Buy the book "My Life... Don't Try This At Home" by Scott Flynn:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/My-Life-Dont-This-Home/dp/1543922384/

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The debut of (15 total) "Recovery Collective" radio & podcast episodes originally aired on the Tan Talk Radio Network in the Clearwater/Tampa, FL area in 2018-2019. Tom Leu talks about his vision for the show along with his background and journey through recovery from alcohol.

“Tom is a fascinating person with many talents. It has truly been my pleasure to work and know Mr. Leu. I have had the great fortune to know Tom for the past three years. I have observed his professionalism and his passion for our students on a daily basis. This, however, is only one side of Tom. His greatest strength is his ability to be an independent thinker with his own philosophy on life and business. Every time you think that you know everything about him that you could possibly know, you learn another amazing talent that he possesses.”

– David Julius, Former Director of Admissions at Rockford Career College

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"Highlights & Hits" episode #061 features the debut of the show's engineer, producer, and co-host, Christian Leu's new weekly segment... this one about the particulars of the popular World Cup series. Tom talks to professional speaker, Jeanne Robertson again about her comedy competition. And returning to Sound Matters is Suite Oblivion frontman, Mitch Brechon debating with Tom about "Bands You Hate, but Everyone Else Loves..." lots 'o fun.

Segments & Guests:
06:05-20:42 - Christian Leu with a discussion about the World Cup

21:50-30:38 - Jeanne Robertson's Comedy Competition: www.jeannerobertson.com 

31:12-51:20 - Mitch Brechon & Tom debate bands you hate, but everyone else loves...

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Sound Matters episode #060 features Tom's conversation with singer/songwriter, guitarist, and producer, Richie Kotzen from The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, and Poison. In addition to his high profile bands, Richie is a prolific solo artist with over 20 albums to his credit going back to the late 1980's. Richie's music crosses genres blending elements of rock, pop, blues, soul, and even funk at times into an infectious sound that leaves you wondering why he's not a household name. In this interview, Tom talks to Richie about the The Winery Dog's second album Hot Streak, touring, songwriting, recording, his solo plans, and if there's any truth to the mythical "late night Richie" character...

Inside the Interview:
00:17 - On touring with The Winery Dogs...
03:30 - How the first two Winery Dogs albums different...
07:46 - On the more collaborative writing approach to the new album...
09:25 - On the recording process for Hot Streak...
10:18 - On Richie's comment "Music is not Math"... 
12:27 - Plans for a 3rd Winery Dog record and Richie Kotzen solo? 
15:25 - On how to keep this fresh on tour and avoid burnout...
17:02 - On the mythical character known as "late night Richie"...

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Sound Matters episode #059 features Tom's conversation with Wolf Hoffman from the great German heavy metal band Accept. Wolf and Tom cover a lot of ground from Accept's latest live and new studio albums, Wolf's perspectives on the music business today, being a professional photographer, leaving a legacy, and much more...

Inside the Interview:
00:27 - On Accept's latest live release Restless & Live and live albums in general...
02:21 - On touring and traveling worldwide...
04:17 - The production and authentic "live" element of the new album...
06:45 - On still having fun and not taking the music business for granted four decades on...
10:50 - On Accept's latest studio album...
11:35 - On Wolf's professional photography career and leaving a legacy...
13:28 - Wolf's perspective on music/concert photography today....
14:38 - The relationship between Wolf and Accept bassist, Peter Baltes...
16:16 - What's on Wolf's website?
17:59- New music that Wolf is listening to...
18:43 - On shielding yourself from other artists...
19:51 - On Wolf's solo albums and the process of making videos...
22:16 - On the possibility of Accept ever reuniting with Udo Dirkschnieder...

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Sound Matters episode #058 features Tom's conversation with perhaps one of the most underrated guitarists in rock music over the past 30+ years. Ronni LeTekro is a founding member of Norway's multi-platinum band, TNT, as well as a prolific solo artist. Ronni is as funny and honest, as he is direct and surprising. Ronni was an absolute pleasure to speak with, and he was sure to throw a few curve balls into this interview for good measure... Enjoy!

Inside the Interview:
01:03 - Still excited to release new albums at this point in his career...
01:37 - About the new TNT album, "XIII" & Ronni's reactions to my comparisons...
05:36 - On TNT's great new lead singer Baol...
07:21 - On Tony Harnell & why release a new TNT album?
08:36 - About Ronni's solo albums & the "hell" of touring with Zappa's band...
10:59 - On being a KISS fan, and Ace Frehely as a guitarist...
12:00 - Ronni's perspective on rock music today vs. back in the day...
13:26 - How Ronni views TNT's evolution over the past three decades...
14:17 - The interesting story about recording the great song "Eddie"... 
16:10 - Ronni's view on using substances as a musician today...
17:27- What Ronni has learned about "success" through the years...
18:24 - The surprising advice Ronni give his younger self...

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Sound Matters episode #057 features Jeanne Robertson... a professional speaker and humorist for over five decades. With no signs of slowing down, Jeanne fills venues around the country telling hilarious stories from her storied life as a teenage contestant in the Ms. America pageant, to a mother, a wife, and a successful business person throughout it all. Jeanne wraps her humor around universal and inspiring messages that speak to people of all ages, from all walks of life. On this episode, Jeanne shares her valuable insights as a professional communicator, humorist, and business person.

Inside the Interview:
01:46 - Why Jeanne doesn't describe herself as a motivational speaker...
04:18 - Distinguishing between a professional speaker vs. a motivational speaker...
07:22 - Advice to up-and-coming professional speakers...
08:55 - On the evolution of her speaking career...
16:23 - The importance of niched material and how to get repeat business...
22:31 - On the difference between a humorist and a comedian...
30:32 - How are convention talks vs. doing your own shows different?
32:48 - On the art of storytelling and timing...
38:27 - Why Jeanne isn't a speech coach...
40:48 - Jeanne's perspectives on the use of social media as a professional speaker...
45:03 - Why Jeanne doesn't talk about controversial topics...
46:07 - On bringing people together at her events using humor...

Connect with Jeanne Robertson:
Website: www.jeannerobertson.com

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