EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 59 MIN
Dax Thunder, Man of Mystery with Wayne Bergeron and Matt Bates!
from Big Phat Pod
The "25 Years of Phatness" journey continues with one of Gordon Goodwin's newest creations: Dax Thunder, Man of Mystery.Packed with secret-agent swagger, cinematic intrigue, and more than a few nods to classic spy thrillers, this brand-new composition introduces listeners to the mysterious world of Dax Thunder. But beneath the cool James Bond inspired vibe lies everything fans have come to expect from Gordon's writing-masterful counterpoint, brilliant orchestration, unexpected twists, and the infectious energy that has defined the Big Phat Band for 25 years.Join Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler as they explore the inspiration behind the chart and uncover the musical secrets hidden within this thrilling new addition to 25 Years of Phatness. Featured guest Wayne Bergeron shares stories behind his electrifying performance, while animator Matt Bates discusses bringing Dax Thunder to life as an animated character inspired by Gordon himself.From Wayne's blazing trumpet work to imaginative storytelling, this episode reveals how music, creativity, humor, and artistry came together to create one of the most entertaining new chapters in the Big Phat Band legacy.The name is Thunder... Dax Thunder.Wayne Bergeron:https://www.waynebergeron.com/Matt Bates:https://www.matthewbatesart.com/Vangie Gunn-Goodwin:https://www.vangie.me/Andrew Kesler:https://andrewkesler.com/Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band:https://www.bigphatband.com/All things Gordon Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band! Let Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler tell you all about it!Full episodes every Monday.Head to social media to share your favorite moments and to stay up to date with the Phat Band tours, new releases and more.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigphatpod/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigPhatPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordon.goodwin.161?mibextid=wwXIfrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigphatband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcRate, review and follow The Big Phat Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartradio or wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The "25 Years of Phatness" journey continues with one of Gordon Goodwin's newest creations: Dax Thunder, Man of Mystery.Packed with secret-agent swagger, cinematic intrigue, and more than a few nods to classic spy thrillers, this brand-new composition introduces listeners to the mysterious world of Dax Thunder. But beneath the cool James Bond inspired vibe lies everything fans have come to expect from Gordon's writing-masterful counterpoint, brilliant orchestration, unexpected twists, and the infectious energy that has defined the Big Phat Band for 25 years.Join Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler as they explore the inspiration behind the chart and uncover the musical secrets hidden within this thrilling new addition to 25 Years of Phatness. Featured guest Wayne Bergeron shares stories behind his electrifying performance, while animator Matt Bates discusses bringing Dax Thunder to life as an animated character inspired by Gordon himself.From Wayne's blazing trumpet work to imaginative storytelling, this episode reveals how music, creativity, humor, and artistry came together to create one of the most entertaining new chapters in the Big Phat Band legacy.The name is Thunder... Dax Thunder.Wayne Bergeron:https://www.waynebergeron.com/Matt Bates:https://www.matthewbatesart.com/Vangie Gunn-Goodwin:https://www.vangie.me/Andrew Kesler:https://andrewkesler.com/Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band:https://www.bigphatband.com/All things Gordon Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band! Let Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler tell you all about it!Full episodes every Monday.Head to social media to share your favorite moments and to stay up to date with the Phat Band tours, new releases and more.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigphatpod/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigPhatPodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordon.goodwin.161?mibextid=wwXIfrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigphatband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcRate, review and follow The Big Phat Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartradio or wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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