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Whether you are music creator, radio junky, or extreme audiophile come step behind the curtain with some of best emerging musicians of our time. Every episode features different artists from the music capitol of the world: Austin, TX. These guests are both creating music on the spot as well as divulging the best and worst moments of their path to becoming a true Soundwizard!
Episodes
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
"All thanks to Rosetta" with Jeff Plankenhorn
We got to hang with slide virtuoso Jeff Plankenhorn, a long time Austin icon known for poly instrumental mastery and impossible-to-convey kindness. You feel better when this man is in the room - and that sentiment doubles when he plays... and “play” is exactly the right word. Listen to Jeff school the Soundwizards throughout this fun and funny episode from Heelys to the definition of "Unplugged".
From the childhood music teacher that first told him “playing music is exactly that: playing,” to household names he’s been friends with for decades, Jeff name drops throughout - demonstrating both an impressive memory and a humbling respect for those that inspired him to become the musician and total chiller he is today. Make sure to take some time to check out him on social media @jeff_plankenhorn and live wherever and whenever you can!
Thursday May 21, 2020
Thursday May 21, 2020
Go back in time with TSWP all the way to January when we could hug and complain about "close talkers"... This MINI episode is from the Second Annual Super secret Super Inclusive Free Week Art Party! We invited audience members on stage to JAM with TSWP house band, in this weird and wild episode. We were able to conduct a, very fun, experiment in pure human expression right in the middle of this awesome live event! Learn about @savoymalone 's plight for our beautiful central Texas water not to be ruined by greedy pipeline'rs as well as an incredible performance by a one "Sarah", who leads us all on an iconic song by the now defunct Austin music royalty: Chicken Squirt. Please everyone stay safe, and we'll be back to regularly scheduled programming as soon as the world rights itself. The next full episode coming down the pipe is with the illustrious @jeff_plankenhorn , so make sure to like and subscribe so that you won't miss it!
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
Wednesday Apr 08, 2020
We got to hang with Mobley (@mobleywho), an artist that pays diligent attention to all of the elements that go into composition and performance - from the sociopolitical context in which we all operate, to the production elements many of us never see, to the multifaceted components of a highly conscious stage presence. If you catch Mobley perform, you won’t simply enjoy his creative work - you’ll share a lived experience with someone who has put plenty of thought and effort into exactly what those moments feel like - for you, him, and everyone else in the room. Speaking with Mobley is much the same - you’ll walk away smiling, charged, and inspired. After, go listen to “Nobody’s Favorite”. Please stay tuned to our social media channels for fun #quarantine connections!
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
We got to hang out with Valen (@valenforever), a human with a built in weapon and the heart & mind to wield it as an instrument. Lots of us are sentimental. Some of us are serious. For many, this is a dangerous combo. For Valen, this is simply the honest reality that singing about things like forever demands. Band name this episode: “Orphan Verses”. As always, please ignore all wizard commentary, & just listen to how real Valen lives. And shit, we damn near wrote a song (it's in the jam to be different)...Check out her music video for "Winona Forever"!
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
Thursday Mar 12, 2020
We got to hang out with a couple atmospheric mega-nerds from the band Moving Panoramas (@MovingPanoramas): Phil, Jodi, and Rozie - recognize! They recently raised over $4,000 dollars for mental health non-profit SIMS Foundation and the band landed on NPR’s “Austin 100 Great Bands”. Jodi will tell you what you didn’t want to know about Phil Collins, and one-up that dark moment with invisibility and self-awareness. Speaking of humans named Phil: Rozie’s parents met at a Dr. Phil(@DrPhil) seminar, while attending with their previous partners. Can’t make this shit up. #autohagiography
Monday Dec 30, 2019
Monday Dec 30, 2019
In this mini-episode True's father, Mike Lawton, shares his story and some of True's on this holiday mini-episode. Nestled in Mike's home office in Orlando, FL we learn that Mike has played the guitar for most of his adult life. Although Mike has recorded his own original music, he counts himself more of a "campfire player" than a midnight shredder. Tune in to hear him and True talk about Mike winning a talent contest in the Bahamas, young True falling in love with Chicago (@chicagotheband), Mike's cool band SPY, and both finding their way through some chill acoustic jamz. Aside from running a successful business, most who know Mike know him to be wonderful, funny, and incredibly lovable human who always goes out of his way to make sure you are included in any fun to be had. Welcome to the family y'all! Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to all your friends while we finish up our next full episode. (It's coming just after the first of the year!)
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Mandy and True have been friends in the concert and event industry for a long time and both share a reverence for music in their lives. They both enjoy listening to, meditating with, and creating music. Mandy has been learning to play the ukulele as well as being a LVL 99 egg shaker. Step into her quaint east Austin bungalow and get to know this wonderful person and fellow music lover. Please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to all your friends on the interwebs!
Monday Dec 16, 2019
Monday Dec 16, 2019
One thing that we have learned here at The Soundwizard Podcast is that making good podcasts are hard! As we continue to make more full length Soundwizard Podcasts, we want to make sure that you the listener are not left out in the cold without any Soundwizard soundbites to keep your ears warm and cozy. We decided to go around to some of True's good friends and ask them about musics impact on their lives, as well as challenge them to "jam" with him (whether they feel that they have any skills to do so or not). We want to make sure that we are consistently delivering you great content in both long and short formats, good for all types of commutes and activities. You'll know if its a MINI Episode because it will have ME at the beginning of the number! Stay tuned as we are preparing amazing full episodes coming soon with members of Moving Panoramas, Valen Forever, Jeff Plankenhorn, and Cilantro Boombox! Also don't forget to come out to our next live event at The Second Annual *super secret super inclusive* Free Week Art Party on Friday, January 3rd, 2020 at the iconic North Door Venue in Austin, TX!
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
"Were hearing the lyrics, tasting the lead guitar, but dancing to the rhythm..." This Cowboy Diplomacy (@cowboydiplomacymusic) episode might be the hottest Soundwizard Podcast we've done yet! Ian and Brad joined us at the Wire Recording Studios during summer to talk about their path in music, their hot cars, and their hot new record release! In this episode we find out that Brad is practically the Rain Man, Ian learns he needs to get out of town to hide out from Bands In Town, we get to hear the brand new "Wheel of Influence", the whole crew chases around a "BUZZ" in the monitors, and True tries to sell his truck. Make sure to check out their killer album release party on December 13th, 2019! Make sure to subscribe, share, and rate the podcast so that more people get to know some of these increadible Soundwizards!
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Tuesday Nov 05, 2019
Wanna know what happens when two Bobby's collide? The Soundwizards come to the rocktagon for the first ever "hard 'n heavy" episode complete with: Two. Bobby's. This week meet Bobby Snakes (@bobby_snakess - fellow metal head - drummer @trouble_in_the_streets) as well as Bobby Gonz (@frarf - neighbor of @lawtrueton - bass player in Diagonal Lines). Crawl into this heavy strange fusion of these three musicians first ever jamz. Be ready for Bobby to bring his Tama Star Classic 15 ply maple snare, other Bobby sparking up a zesty @fleetwoodmac jam with some real smoothness to it, everyone re-affirming that Banana is always the safe word, and what True believes to be the best "Jam to be different" to date... Cool music to check out mentioned on this episode: Lightning Bolt and Crackula! Make sure to subscribe, share, and rate the podcast. Were getting better at these, we promise! Tell your friends about us and tell us if you liked the music! (@thesoundwizardpodcast)