The Boone Show - S6 E12 - Williamston Mayor Rockey Burgess
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We trade sled runs for city plans with Mayor Rocky Burgess, unpacking why Ingles is delayed, how the town enforces site standards, and where trails and sidewalks unlock daily life. Along the way, we hit sports, small-business wins, and a fast fix for a wash...
Ep. 92: The Real Life of a Working Guitarist with Nate Walker
From backyard shows to First Avenue, Nate Walker has built a career as one of the Twin Cities’ go-to guitarists.
In this episode, I sit down with Nate to talk about how he became one of the most in-demand side players in the Minneapolis scene.
We get into his path from early gigs to touring, why ...
Ep. 93: The Business of Bass Music with Rob Talbott of Dodge & Fuski
Rob Talbott has already helped build one of the most influential labels in modern bass music. As Dodge & Fuski, he came up during the early internet era of dubstep, got signed to Never Say Die, co-founded Disciple, moved from Bristol to LA, and helped shape a corner of bass music that is still in...
Reel Interview: Zach Howard 2
The Reel Nerds interview Zach Howard at Denver Comic Con 2015.
Ep. 95: A Guide to the Twin Cities Jazz Scene with Eli Awada of Room3
Most musicians are told to “just get out there.”
But where do you actually go? Who do you talk to? Which jam sessions are welcoming? What makes someone want to book you? And how do you know if you’re ready to sit in?
This week, I’m joined by Eli Awada, keyboardist for the jazz-fusion band Room3 a...
Ep. 96: From Underground Raves to The Armory with Jack Trash
Most people see the packed room. They do not see the risk behind it.
Before a show feels effortless, someone has to bet real money, earn the venue’s trust, book the right artist, build the crowd, manage the chaos, and create a culture people actually want to come back to.
This week, I’m joined by...
Ep. 97: How to Make DIY Music Videos That Actually Fit Your Music w/Ryan Kemp of Chutes
A music video does not need an enormous budget to connect with people. But it does need an idea that fits the song, a clear plan, and enough intention that the limitations feel like part of the art rather than an accident.
Ryan Kemp started Chutes as a private songwriting project during the pande...
Ep. 98: It’s Not a Party. What It Takes to Build a Touring Audio Career with Joey Vesuvius
A lot of people want the touring career. Fewer understand the early load-ins, five-show weeks, bus sleep, professional discipline, and years of relationships that make it possible.
Professional front-of-house audio engineer Joey Vesuvius returns to the podcast after nearly two years in Los Angele...
Ep. 99: After the Viral Hit. How Joshua Schmidt Built a Sustainable Music Career
What happens after your band gets the breakout moment every artist is chasing?
For Joshua Schmidt, Step Rockets’ “Kisser” went viral in 2013, eventually racking up more than 14 million streams and bringing label interest, national touring, major festivals, and opportunities to open for artists li...
Episode 44: Zach Howard: Augustine, the Affections, and Renewing Classical Education in the Midwest
In this episode of the ClassicalU Podcast, Jesse Hake welcomes Zach Howard, professor at Bethlehem College and Seminary, to explore the formation of teachers and the continuing renewal of classical Christian education. Howard traces his own path from homeschooling and Hillsdale College to teachin...
