Worlds of Wayne

So Worlds of Wayne has been going for over 10 years now and as I started a new business last year, I contemplated letting go of this show. As time went on, I remembered all the fond memories I have had hosting and interviewing some pretty amazing folks over the years. So it is with great pleasure for me to say that I will be continuing the show. It'll have a little different format, one that fits my worlds a little better. 

In this episode, I welcome my lovely wife Laurie as my cohost. We did the 5 O'clock Lifestyle Podcast together, but quit that when I quit drinking. So this is a way to combine the best of both worlds. 

We talk about the show revamp, our adventures with our new business Dungeon Crate, OEAAs, troubles with facebook, psychic readings, and our Friday Morning Movie Club with a review of John Wick 2. 

Enjoy. 

In this episode I welcome friend and fellow musician Jonathan Friedman. Jon is also a talented magician, having practicing the art for many years. We talk about how he relates music to magic, the success of his book “The 80’s Called, They Want Their Magic Book Back,” his thoughts on magic and its evolution, and where he is planning on taking his mystical talents.

Three from Friedman Magic Download

Shades of Magic Facebook page

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Where to order book: 

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Penguinmagic.com
Vanishinginc.com

In this episode I welcome back author and columnist Leo Adam Biga. We talk about some of the amazing projects he's working on as well as a couple of new books he has authored and ghost written.

Biga is an award-winning author well known for his biographies including "Alexander Payne: His Journey in Film, A Reporter’s Perspective 1998-2012," a compilation of stories about the filmmaker over the course of 15 years.

“Leo portrays his subjects with both precision and generosity, practicing a literary journalism that is enlightening, honest, and immensely readable. His writing is eloquent and provocative, and quite often moving,” Timothy Schaffert

Leo Adam Biga website

Leo Adam Biga Amazon Author's Page

In this episode I welcome Bart Vargas, Jamie Danielle Hardy, and Melinda Wriedt Kozel. Each is part of the Omaha Art Scene and the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards. This is the last installment of the OEAA series and we have a great time talking about the arts and creative process.

Bart Vargas Website

Jamie Danielle Hardy Website

In this episode I welcome Beaufield Berry and Jeremy Johnson, part of the team bringing us the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards. We talk about production, writing scripts, and all the work that goes into putting on an event like this. 

In this episode I interview Laura Campbell, Noah Diaz, and Ellen Struve, all nominees for the OEAAs. We talk about theater life, writing, performing, and have a little improv fun at the end. 

In this episode I welcome Emily Cox, owner of E3 Entertainment and President of the Board of Directors for the Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards. I also welcome Kate Prokop from Through the Stone and musician Dominique Morgan. We talk about the 10th Annual Omaha Entertainment and Arts Awards, and in this episode focus on the music category. 

This is the first in our series dedicated to the various categories of the OEAAs. We chat about the music categories and how the OEAAs enhance our music scene with music showcases and various events through the year that support our creative scene.  

OEAA Website

OEAAs on Facebook

There's a new way to consume music in town. It's called RadiOmaha. Some fine folks have created a site that offers streaming shows with all sorts of music, and other topics that's available 24/7 online. In this episode I interview MarQ Manner and Anxious Larry from RadiOmaha and talk about how the station got started and what listeners can expect from this collaborative effort. 

RadiOmaha.com

RadiOmaha on Facebook

Tara Vaughn is not only talented and beautiful, she’s a full-time working musician. Not many locals can say that. One of the most fascinating things about her is that she’s insanely charming, but when you hear her perform, it’s her phenomenal voice and soulful songs that transform her from playful conversationalist to star-quality musician.

 Vaughn launched a successful Kickstarter to partially fund her new record “Dandelion Wine,” a record she somehow managed to write and record between tours with the McGuigan roadshow bands “Rave On,” “Yesterday and Today,” and “Rock Legends.” In fact, she found time to head down to Nashville and track with a notable producer (listen to the podcast to find out who). She’s currently looking forward to a break in her touring schedule to celebrate the release of her new 10-song full length.

 On the podcast she talks about her touring, recording in Nashville, haunted gigs, milk from friends, and the comfort of no-pants interviews.

Check out her Kickstarter HERE

Check out the video for Honey Bee HERE

In this episode Omaha band Flight Metaphor joins me for an interview and tracks off their latest record. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the band went into the studio and recorded a self-titled album of powerful rock songs. During the interview we chat about how the band went from point A to point B with members, songs, and the direction of the music. We also talk about Star Wars. 

Flight Metaphor on Facebook

Flight Metaphor website