July 30, 2026

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Andrew McCluskey, founder of musicto, shares how he left a successful career to become a musician and eventually build a global community around collaboration. We discuss why creativity requires time, how values guide difficult pivots, and how music can help strangers form real human connections.

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Host: Michael Zimmerlich

Produced by: Omelette Prevail

Post-Production: EarthtoMoira

Music by: Daphne Greene

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Mic and Headphone Setup:

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