Episodes
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Episode 115: The Zambi Files ~ Grant Green Jr.
Seth and Rob first announce to the audience that Grant Green Jr. has recently expanded his work as a teacher, and that spots are open now for anyone who wants time with this legend of guitar. Then we hear a super casual conversation among three buddies touching on topics like how Grant is so…
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Episode 114: The Zambi Files ~ Jeff Sipe
Seth and Rob were allowed into Jeff Sipe's rehearsal space to talk about how Sipe's drumming/producing career unfolded, and the many roles Col. Bruce Hampton played in Jeff reaching his musical self-actualization. The hosts first learn how the young, aspiring Virginia drummer found his way to the...
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Episode 113: The Zambi Files ~ Nick Johnson (part 2)
In this episode Nick shares some more of the intangible lessons he learned from Col. Bruce, and that he chased down a strat for his initial rehearsals with Randall Bramblett Band. We find out how Nick learned what a diamond was, and when he first got the call about Widespread Panic needed a...
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Episode 112: The Zambi Files ~ Nick Johnson (part 1)
In this debut episode of The Zambi Files, we learn how Nick Johnson went from being an aspiring musician in high school to being asked to join Widespread Panic while their regular lead guitarist Jimmy Herring was on leave for health reasons. We learn about how Nick first had the opportunity to…
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Checking in w/ Turner and Seth
Seth and Rob return to podcasting after a multi-year absence and discuss their thoughts on resuming Inside Out with Turner and Seth (wTnS). They throw around a few ideas and give a strong notion of what the central theme would be, and how the show would unfold. They also discuss Rob’s trip to see...
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Episode 111: Jason Carter
Rob and Seth get some time with Jason Carter - a man who has played fiddle with the Del McCoury Band yet with the 2022 release "Lowdown Hoedown" he is in the forefront. This podcast episode includes much conversation about "Lowdown Hoedown" whether about the many guests (Dierks Bentley, Marty...
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Episode 110: Grant Green Jr.
Grant Green Jr. sits down with Seth and Rob and walks them through aspects of his new release "Thank You Mr. Bacharach." Grant talks about admiring Bert Bacharach since his childhood days, and Grant offers thoughts about specific tracks on this brand new tribute to the legendary...
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Episode 109: Jeremy Garrett (Infamous Stringdusters)
This episode focuses on The Infamous Stringdusters. Rob sat down with multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/vocalist Jeremy Garrett for an interview/performance session (he plays a bunch of songs!), and then shortly after the interview his band The Infamous Stringdusters announced the forthcoming...
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Checking In: Turner and Seth
Seth and Rob sit down for the first time since Rob was on the road seeing Bob Dylan, The Slip, Steve Kimock, and more. This is their first time talking to each other since saw Goose in Atlanta just a few weeks ago. Seth questions rob about his trip and Rob questions Seth about his beard. Music in...
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Episode 108: Aron Magner (the Disco Biscuits/SPAGA)
Aron Magner sat down with Rob and Seth in a suite at CoolRay Field in Lawrenceville, GA. The resulting conversation, and some recent Aron Magner music combine to make up the bulk of this episode. Aron talks about his experiences during lockdown, and how his wife convinced him to bring his...
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Episode 107: Nikki Glaspie
Nikki Glaspie kindly went out of her way so that Rob and Seth could conduct their first-ever interview at Stanwood Studios in the Kirkwood section of Atlanta. Nikki talks about her highest profile bands - Kamani, Punkadelic and (of course) Nth Power. She describes some of her lockdown…
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Episode 106 Dave Bruzza/Andrew Lincoln
Dave Bruzza and Andrew Lincoln of Greensky Bluegrass huddled in a AAA-level minor league dugout to talk shop with Rob and Seth. Bruzza gets cozy talking about songwriting, the recently recorded next GsBg record, experiencing COVID in the wake of a divorce, how the COVID break will probably serve…
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Checking In: Michael League
Rob and Seth talk with four-time Grammy award-winning Michael League of Bokanté and Snarky Puppy about his GroundUP Music debut solo release, "So Many Me" in immediate advance of the release of its lead single, "Right Where I Fall." While the sound of this record differs greatly from Michael's...
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Episode 105: wTnS 5th Anniversary Special (part 2 of 2)
Rob and Seth complete their celebration of five years in podcasting with more segments they found most indicative of this podcast's spirit. This is the first of a two-part 5th Anniversary special with fresh commentary, above said segments, and some other choice moments of words and song. In this...
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Episode 104: wTnS 5th Anniversary Special (part 1 of 2)
Seth and Rob tip their hats at five years of podcasting by each choosing five segments they found most indicative of this podcast's spirit. This is the first of a two-part 5th Anniversary special with fresh commentary, above said segments, and some other choice moments of words and song. In this...
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Tweener L - A Very Col. Christmas
In 2020, wTnS wasn’t able to bring the Annual Col. Bruce Hampton Tribute to you, our listeners. Given this, and the fact that many of you are still stuck at home almost a year into the COVID nightmare - wTnS decided to bring you a li’l Col. Bruce Hampton podcast gift for the 2020…
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Inside Georgia Music - Pilot Episode | ATL Motor Speedway Pandemic Drive-In Concerts
This is the pilot episode of a new Inside Out wTnS series which finds hosts Rob Turner and Seth Weiner focusing on the Georgia music world. The podcasts’ goal is to shine a light on all things related to the Georgia music industry - and the people, artists and supporters who make it all happen.…
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Checking In: Jake Cinninger (UM) Talking Eddie Van Halen
The lead guitarist of Umphrey's McGee and Ali Baba's Tahini, Jake Cinninger kindly gave Seth and Rob some time to talk about one of his elite guitar heroes, Eddie Van Halen. Eddie was a pivotal part of Jake's decision to focus on playing guitar to the extent that he did. We hear Jake discuss (and...
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Episode 103: Afie Jurvanen (Bahamas)
Seth and Rob sit down with one of Weiner's absolute favorite musical artists, Bahamas. This is the performance name for Afie Jurvanen, a brilliant Canadian (with strong roots to Finland) singer/songwriter. The band's fifth release, "Sad Hunk" is a continuation of this artist's brilliant studio...
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Episode 102: Erika Wennerstrom of the Heartless Bastards
Rob and Seth chatted with Erika Wennerstrom of the Heartless Bastards shortly after she and her band had released the single, "Revolution." Erika talks about the message of the song, and how it is a part of a record that will be the first full-length release from Heartless Bastards in over five...
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Episode 101: The Greyboy Allstars - Robert Walter and Elgin Park
In honor of Como de Allstars, the first studio release from Greyboy Allstars in 7 years, Seth and Rob share a recent a Zoom chat with Robert Walter (keyboards) and Elgin Park (guitar) of the band. We learn a good bit about the ethos that these two and Karl Denson (sax, vocals), Chris Stillwell...
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Episode 99: Billy Cobham
Last Fall, Billy Cobham invited Rob Turner into his hotel room for a career-spanning discussion. This was between shows during the Atlanta stop of Cobham's tour in support of Crosswinds Project: Time Lapse Photos. Cobham talks about the ethos behind this project, and how he ended up finding JUST...
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Episode 98: Jesse Lauter
Rob and Seth sit down with the multi-talented "Uncle" Jesse Lauter, and first they speak about the genesis and success of his popular, interactive "QuaranTrain" (quarantrain.live) weekly online dance parties via Osiris Media. Jesse elaborates on some of the guest DJs, and Seth points out some of...
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Episode 97: How Music Based NPO's are helping and how you can help too!
It is a very confusing time right now on many fronts - and in the music world there is widespread concern for those who have lost work recently. This episode focuses on four non-profits who have each been created out of concern for others, and who each have "pivoted" to address the current clear...
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Ryan Stasik (with Kevin Cassels joining for an Oldschool Umph chat)
This week's episode centers around a chat that our producer Rob Turner had with Ryan Stasik (Doom Flamingo, Umphrey's McGee) and music expert Kevin Cassels (Mother Vinegar, Pleasure To Burn) about the early days of Umphrey's McGee. The trio discusses pre-Umphrey's bands, how material evolved,...
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Checking In: Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz Reports From Quarantine
Seth and Rob were able to track songwriter/guitarist Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz down to get an update about how he and his family are handling this unprecedented societal situation. He gives us a window toward how he is staying in touch and continuing to create with his band, ALO. Lebo also talks about...
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Checking In: Scott Bernstein of JamBase Reports from a COVID-19 Epicenter
Rob and Seth first share some of their thoughts on the current Coronavirus COVID-19 -driven nightmare. Rob relates how he wants to devote all of the show's energy to helping people who have lost jobs in the music and entertainment industry, and Seth announced his forthcoming Virtual Passover…
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Checking In w/ Turner and Seth
Rob and Seth check in with each other we all are in quarantine. Seth surprises Rob with some music trivia. Sending LOVE to all our friends out there.
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Tweener K - Music Industry Insurance Expert Peter Tempkins
Seth and Rob chat with Peter Tempkins - an insurance broker specializing in the live music world. He talks about how COVID-19 has recently consumed his life, and gives specific examples of how the nature of various insurance policies impact the risk that artists and festivals will assume moving...
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Episode 95: Ben Factor
During Umphrey's McGee's two night arena run in Asheville, North Carolina, new Umphrey's McGee Lighting Designer (and long-time listener to this podcast) Ben Factor broke off a few minutes to speak with Rob Turner. The conversation starts with a discussion about the nuances of some of the rooms...
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Episode 94: Railroad Earth Performs and Todd Sheaffer Speaks
Railroad Earth kindly came into Diamond Street Studios in between the Colorado and Georgia portions of their most recent New Year's run. The band played three songs from their 2020 release, All For The Song (including the title track). Principal songwriter and lead vocalist Todd Sheaffer stuck...
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Episode 93: John Kadlecik
This episode features Rob's interview with guitarist and songwriter John Kadlecik, who comes roaring out the gate with some strikingly candid commentary on previous songwriter collaborations. John talks about how it feels as though "ancient intelligence" takes over during improvisation, about how...
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Episode 92: Keller Williams
This episode features the wildly versatile singer/songwriter/musician Keller Williams, who comes right out the gate with enthusiastic tales from his experiences with his family seeing theater on Broadway. Williams was on the heels of having just released three records (ADD, SANS and SPEED) and he...
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Episode 91: Kellen Asebroek (Fruition)
This episode features Rob's interview with Kellen Asebroek of Fruition from last fall. They discuss the two EP's this band has released recently (Wild As The Night last fall and Broken At The Break of Day early in 2020), how having 14 new songs in play makes writing setlists more fun. Many of the...
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Episode 90: Part II with Marc Brownstein
This episode features the second part of Rob's lengthy chat with Marc Brownstein, the bassist of Star Kitchen and Disco Biscuits. Marc explains how the initial genesis of Star Kitchen occurred when he chased down guitarist Danny Mayer at Mayer's son's little league baseball game. Brownstein goes…
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Episode 89: Marc Brownstein, Jon Gutwillig (The Disco Biscuits)
Seth and Rob first speak with Jon Gutwillig and we learn about how Osiris podcasts like Under The Scales, No Simple Road and this one inspired him to begin his own podcast. This podcast, Touchdowns All Day, in turn inspired his Disco Biscuits to return to active touring. Many other recent and…
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Rare Spontaneous Check In w/ Rob and Seth
Rob and Seth emerge and explain recent show delays, talk about recent Railroad Earth and Keller Williams interviews. Oh, and Rob waxes poetic about his first Grateful Dead New Years Run just under, yes, 4 decades ago! wTnS Sponsors:Polay + Clark21st Century Accounting (Don't wait till April and…
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Episode 88 - Pete Shand (The New Mastersounds)
Rob sits down with Pete Shand of The New Mastersounds just before the band's show at Terminal West in Atlanta. The band just recorded Shake It with the brilliant singer/songwriter Lamar Williams Jr. Pete reveals that some in the band first met Lamar Williams Jr. here in Atlanta, and explains how...
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Checking In: Jay Cobb Anderson debuts a Fruition Track
Jay Cobb Anderson, from Fruition, calls in to debut the studio track "Forget About You" from the band's forthcoming Wild As The Night album. He also talks about the track, and shines a little light on his songwriting process in general. The mini-episode ends with the new track, followed by the...
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Episode 87: John Medeski + Billy Cobham
The majority of this episode features Seth and Rob chatting with the eclectic ace of the keyboards John Medeski about everything from his high school days playing with Jaco Pastorius, to his current days playing in the adventurous Mad Skillet. John talks about why his landmark organ trio Medeski,...
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Episode 86: Mental Health with Nuci's Space, Anders Osborne and Andy Frasco
Mental health is a difficult topic, but it is important that it not be an ignored one. There are many musicians (and people in general) dealing with brain disorders, and in this episode we celebrate Nuci's Space. Seth and Rob hope with this episode to shine a light on how Nuci's Space provides a...
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Episode 85: Lindsay Lou & Scotty Stoughton (WinterWonderGrass)
This episode Seth and Rob celebrate WinterWonderGrass. This is a crazy-fun, kid-friendly festival of music, beer, winter and culture which this year once again takes place in Colorado, California and Vermont. They first chat with veteran WWG performer Lindsay Lou. She talks briefly about how she...
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Checking In: Kebbi Williams
Kebbi Williams joined Seth and Rob in the Diamond Street Studios a few weeks before the 9th Annual Music In The Park festival. Kebbi talks about how he "accidentally" started Music In The Park, and about how it has expanded over the years (MITP has even partnered with Atlanta Food Banks for food...
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Episode 84: The Shook Twins and Taylor Kingman (TK and The Holy Know Nothings)
This episode is a Portland blowout. First, Rob sits down with Taylor Kingman, principal songwriter of the band TK & The Holy Know Nothings. Taylor explains how blowing his voice out at a young age resulted in a burst of writing for him. The band's debut cd is called, Arguably Ok yet it is…
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Checking In: Show Update
Seth and Rob update the listeners on some of the exciting things that are planned for this fall. For example, there are five releases scheduled for October alone.
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Episode 83: Ronnie McCoury and Ziek McCarter (Con Brio)
Seth and Rob update the listeners about some of their recent live music experiences throughout this episode, but the rest is a Seth Fest! Seth first interviews Ronnie McCoury and discusses his work with the legendary Del McCoury Band as well as his own The Travelin' McCourys outfit. They talk…
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Episode 82: Neal Casal (Circles Around The Sun) & Author Joel Cummins
Neal Casal is an accomplished guitarist whose interesting career has led him from Blackfoot in the late 80s to the singer/songwriter world in the 90s to Ryan Adams in “The Oughts” and then onto Phil Lesh to his current adventurous band Circles Around The Sun. Seth and Rob spoke with him before...
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Episode 81 - Chad Stokes/Brad Corrigan (Dispatch) + Ben Ellman (Galactic)
This episode features two separate interviews. The first of these is from when Rob and Seth sat down with Chadwick Stokes and Brad Corrigan of the wildly successful independent band Dispatch just before the band performed at the 2019 Candler Park Festival. Among the many topics discussed are…
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Episode 80: Brandon “Taz” Niederauer
Rob and Seth sit down with the ever-improving 16-year-old guitarist Brandon "Taz" Niederauer and learn how a performance at a Rock n Roll University event at a Mets game ultimately led Niederauer to Ellen DeGeneres, Gregg Allman, Col. Bruce Hampton and other musical luminaries. Brandon speaks of...
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Episode 79: Bill Nershi of String Cheese Incident and Justin Levy
We were very proud to be given the opportunity to interview Bill Nershi of String Cheese Incident, so even though Rob Turner was on assignment in New England, Seth Weiner was able to soldier on and do what is probably his best to-date solo interview (although we are all confused as to what…
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