11% Pod

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11% Pod

Welcome to The 11% Pod — a show built on stories, sparked by connection, and rooted in positivity. Hosted by Johnny B, a longtime storyteller with a background in stand-up, live music, and backstage banter, this podcast isn’t about chasing headlines — it’s about sharing honest, unfiltered conversations with people who’ve lived a little, learned a lot, and still find joy in the journey.Why start a podcast when everyone else already has one? Because we believe in the power of good dialogue. The kind that reconnects old friends, brings out great stories, and maybe helps someone else avoid a few missteps along the way. Some guests are industry legends. Some are just legends to us. All of them are people worth listening to.Expect music-adjacent moments, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and plenty of stories that hit that sweet spot between funny, meaningful, and true. But if you’re looking for dirt, drama, or drunken debauchery, look elsewhere. The 11% Pod is more fly-on-the-wall than tabloid

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    Images and Inspiration with Phil Clarkin

    Join 11% host Johnny B. as he sits down to chat with friend and renowned event photographer Phil Clarkin. Johnny and Phil talk through experiences with great artists and shows, event photography, and finding inspiration in all mediums.

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    Decisions and Deliberation with Shawna S. Baker

    Join host Johnny B. as he takes a short break from the music industry with special guest Shawna S. Baker Esq. A former supreme court justice for the Cherokee nation, Shawna authored the groundbreaking Nash decision affirming the right of citizenship to Cherokee freemen descendants. 

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    Labor of Legacy with Chad and Hunter Rodgers

    Join 11% host Johnny B. as he sits down with friends Chad and Hunter Rodgers, the Rodgers brothers serve as the owner and operator team for the iconic Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Oklahoma. A world-renowned music venue, Cain's has hosted music artists from Bob Dylan to the Sex Pistols and beyond. Listen as Chad and Hunter share stories and insights from their time stewarding this Tulsa treasure and building a legacy for their family and the Tulsa music scene.

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    Bands and Bars with Ashley Kirkley

    Join 11% host Johnny B as he chats with friend and colleague Ashley Kirkley. As General Manager of the locally popular and nationally recognized dive bar and music venue Mercury Lounge, Ashley books over 10 shows a week for the bar and is at the heart of the Tulsa music scene. Hear about Ashley's journey to GM, favorite bands and experiences, and life juggling the Merc and a stadium tour with up and coming star Wyatt Flores.

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    Maestro and Memories with Tommy Tyekiff Pt. 2

    11 Percent host Johnny B sits down with Ticketmaster exec and longtime friend Tommy Tyekiff to reminisce on their time working together, Pavarotti's farewell tour, industry experience and so much more. Join us as we discuss how the Tulsa Pavarotti show almost didn't happen, what it's like to go through customs with a suitcase full of flour, and how to experience America for the first time - Tulsa style.

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    Maestro and Memories with Tommy Tyekiff Pt. 1

    11 Percent host Johnny B sits down with Ticketmaster exec and longtime friend Tommy Tyekiff to reminisce on their time working together, Pavarotti's farewell tour, industry experience and so much more. Join us as we discuss how the Tulsa Pavarotti show almost didn't happen, what it's like to go through customs with a suitcase full of flour, and how to experience America for the first time - Tulsa style.

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    Fatherhood and Flashing Back with Jeff Scheel Pt. 3

    Join 11% pod host Johnny B as he chats with friend Jeff Scheel of the industrial-rock band Gravity Kills. Known for the band’s 1996 self-titled debut and subsequent albums, he fronted Gravity Kills during their rise in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Join us for a multi-part episode talking about life, fatherhood, the music industry, and so much more.

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    Fatherhood and Flashing Back with Jeff Scheel Pt. 2

    Join 11% pod host Johnny B as he chats with friend Jeff Scheel of the industrial-rock band Gravity Kills. Known for the band’s 1996 self-titled debut and subsequent albums, he fronted Gravity Kills during their rise in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Join us for a multi-part episode talking about life, fatherhood, the music industry, and so much more.

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    Fatherhood and Flashing Back with Jeff Scheel

    Join 11% pod host Johnny B as he chats with friend Jeff Scheel of the industrial-rock band Gravity Kills. Known for the band’s 1996 self-titled debut and subsequent albums, he fronted Gravity Kills during their rise in the late ’90s and early 2000s. Join us for a multi-part episode talking about life, fatherhood, the music industry, and so much more.

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    Pavarotti and Protégé with Harvey Goldsmith

    11% host Johnny B welcomes longtime friend and mentor Harvey Goldsmith to the podcast. Well known producer and promoter of concerts, charity events and television broadcasts, Harvey Goldsmith discusses the history of concert promotion and the friendships built along the way. He has promoted shows with many of the biggest artists in the world and was responsible for the two largest music events in the world, ever; Live Aid and Live 8. Join us as Johnny and Harvey discuss his remarkable career and remember their work together on Pavarotti's final tour.

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    Mentorship and Management with Blake McDaniel

    11% host Johnny B welcomes longtime friend and mentor Blake McDaniel to the podcast. Blake always knew he wanted a career in music business and has worked his way up through the industry - meeting and working with some of the biggest names in country music. Join us as Johnny and Blake discuss his remarkable career, reminisce on the importance of mentorship, and reflect on all of the lessons learned throughout the journey.

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    Agents of Americana with Tamara Saviano

    11% host Johnny B. welcomes his friend Tamara Saviano, an acclaimed American country music producer and author, for an engaging conversation. They explore her remarkable career—co-producing Grammy-winning albums like 'Beautiful Dreamer' and tribute projects dedicated to iconic musicians such as Guy Clark and Kris Kristofferson. Tamara shares insights from her journey writing the award-winning biography of Guy Clark, her work on Grammy-nominated projects, and her influence in Americana music.

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    Radio and Roadtrips Pt. 2 With Chuck Stikl

    Johnny B from The 11% interviews his longtime friend and legendary alternative radio DJ, Chuck Stikl. They share decades of stories, from Chuck’s remarkable career and memorable music moments to quirky Wisconsin traditions and behind-the-scenes industry insights. Join them for an engaging, laughter-filled conversation rooted in a friendship that spans years.

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    Radio and Roadtrips Pt. 1 with Chuck Stikl

    Johnny B from The 11% interviews his longtime friend and legendary alternative radio DJ, Chuck Stikl. They share decades of stories, from Chuck’s remarkable career and memorable music moments to quirky Wisconsin traditions and behind-the-scenes industry insights. Join them for an engaging, laughter-filled conversation rooted in a friendship that spans years.  

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    Ideas, Intros, and Inspiration

    In this introductory episode host Johnny B. shares the inspiration for the podcast, the vision for what the show will look like, and how it all came together.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to The 11% Pod — a show built on stories, sparked by connection, and rooted in positivity. Hosted by Johnny B, a longtime storyteller with a background in stand-up, live music, and backstage banter, this podcast isn’t about chasing headlines — it’s about sharing honest, unfiltered conversations with people who’ve lived a little, learned a lot, and still find joy in the journey.Why start a podcast when everyone else already has one? Because we believe in the power of good dialogue. The kind that reconnects old friends, brings out great stories, and maybe helps someone else avoid a few missteps along the way. Some guests are industry legends. Some are just legends to us. All of them are people worth listening to.Expect music-adjacent moments, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and plenty of stories that hit that sweet spot between funny, meaningful, and true. But if you’re looking for dirt, drama, or drunken debauchery, look elsewhere. The 11% Pod is more fly-on-the-wall than tabloid

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