We Never Met

In this episode Sam meets talented photographer Andrew Feller. They chat about how Andrew is handling the pandemic as a photographer, his Curbside Portrait series, rescue dogs, nurse appreciation, silver linings, why he became a photographer, Black Lives Matter, mental health and being the most okayest bass player.

In this episode Sam meets musician, producer, mastering engineer and owner of Mystery Room Mastering, Justin Perkins. They chat about how he got started mastering audio, what mastering audio entails, working quickly, being a voting member of The Recording Academy, teaching audio classes, INXS, starting his own business and Amazing Larry.

In this episode Sam meets musician, artist, and all-around creative, Amelinda Burich. They chat about growing up in Racine, the metal music scene, shows at the YMCA, working at Radio Milwaukee, touring Japan, writing bass lines, mid-90s Norwegian Black Metal and band interviews.

In this episode Sam meets Daniela Varela, owner of Ruby’s Bagels. They chat about her first pop-up, tasting bagels in Cleveland, growing up in Walker’s Point, her custom bagel recipe, her mom’s cooking influence, waking up at 4am and Thanksgiving turkey.

In this episode Sam meets singer-songwriter Ryan Burns. They chat about drinking tea, his songwriting process, Distant Brothers, writing an EP about pieces of art, singing Disney songs in the car, being a physics major in college and youth ministry.

In this episode Sam meets Charlie Davis and Katie Morgan, founders and owners of Right Bee Cider. They chat about Charlie’s brewing background, being the first cider house in Chicago since Prohibition, entrepreneurial spirit, the gift of cider, commitment, classical piano and working with the band Wilco.

In this episode Sam meets Steve Slagg, singer, songwriter and member of the band Mooner. They chat about why he got into music, piano lessons, writing music, his music alias, growing up in a faith-based community, social anxiety, coming out and his newest album Strange Flesh.

In this episode Sam meets Meghan Langmyer, photographer and founder of the Instagram account MilwaukeePhoto. They chat about why she moved to Milwaukee, growing her Instagram account, Bloody Marys, spoon rings, the Milwaukee beer scene, and living all over the Midwest.

In this episode Sam meets Sean Lehner, frontman and founder of the band Fuzzysurf. They chat about his music history, finding band members through Craigslist, puppetry, surf pop, Glare, music theory and performing at a high school dance.

In this episode, Sam meets artist, painter and muralist, Liz Flores. They chat about painting murals, working a 9 to 5, her TEDx talk, pursuing art full time, her artistic process, buying six-figure fruit, and abstract art.