Episode 17: Walk The Moon's Eli Maiman - Shut Up And Dance!

Send us Fan MailCincinnati's own famous guitarist, Walk The Moon's Eli Maiman, joins the show. In this episode, Eli talks about his love for the Cincinnati Reds and his experiences as a fan. He shares memories of playing baseball as a kid and his position as a first baseman. Eli also discusses his transition from sports to music and the role of imagination in both. He recalls attending Reds games and the unique experience of playing music at the ballpark. Eli shares his favorite moments as a fan and reflects on the impact of music in his life. Eli discusses his early musical journey, joining the band, and his experiences performing at stadiums and with other artists like Taylor Swift. He also talks about the face painting tradition of Walk the Moon, his extensive guitar collection, and his love for the Cincinnati Reds.The conversation concludes with a discussion about the challenges of playing in large venues and the possibility of having Eli's version of 'Smoke on the Water' played after every home run at Reds games. Shut Up and Dance! Jack thanks the listeners