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Mind Butter

by Wilson Stern

Delivering smooth, creamy interviews and performances to make your day a little BUTTER. Wilson seeks out the greatest minds in music, art, and community action to ask them, like, one question about their field and spend the rest of the time spinning out about aliens, the future, ancient spiritual texts, and cymatics (look it up!). "Also, I have to eat buttered popcorn, and so does the guest." -Wilson

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Episodes

  1. New music, ghosts, and the beach with Nolan Baker

    Nolan Baker from bands mr cool and Old City Gemel stops in to talk about what kind of ghost he would be, tell some beach stories, and talk about using real-life experiences to storyboard for art and life. check out Nolan's music here: IG @followmrcool IG @

  2. Audio engineering, drumming, and guacamole with Logan Fischer

    Recording engineer and drummer Logan Fischer calls in to get in the weeds about sound production, pay homage to great sound techs, and deliver the definitive word on guacamole.

  3. Brunsing, tour life, and world history with Ethan Heller

    Ethan from the Snozzberries stops by to discuss the truth about Brunswisk stew, his views on some of America's states, VIP. polo habits, and a black light circus. Check it out!

  4. Technology, Mandolin, USOs, and Mindfulness with Craig Poirier from Mr. Cool

    Craig calls in from his Vilano Beach home to talk shop about guitar and mandolin, wax philosophical on the implications of superhuman intelligences on earth, and deliver a soothing and inspiring message for a hectic time.

  5. Country Music, Florida History, the Stadium Gig, and Aliens with Cliff Dorsey

    North Florida country singer Cliff Dorsey joins Mind Butter from Nashville, TN. In one of my personal favorite episodes, we dive into songwriting, guitar-naming, America's railroads, beachside baseball destinations, and aliens. Tune in to hear a genuine, dyed-in-the-wool country singer field...

  6. Songwriting and being a Fan of Your Bandmates with Russel Tyndall Jr.

    Russ from Vowls updates us on the new album, talks about the songwriting process, and discusses how being in a band of diverse songwriters has rubbed off over time. Thanks for being on the show Russ!! That was awesome

  7. Haiti, music, and the world with Lionel Jr. aka Maalik Makaya

    take a journey around the world with Lionel Jr: country singer, ethnomusicologist, herbalist. Lionel's voice is so nice. And the man can dress. Thank goodness there's video on this thing now. just check it out

  8. Scare-Acting, Music, Chivalry with Steve the Gentleman

    visit @realstevethegentleman on IG to connect with Steve the Gentleman directly =) Actor, musician, and activist Steve the Gentleman helps kick off Season 2 of Mind Butter with a buttery snack of an interview. We talk about the music industry, positive values, community action, butter, and what...

  9. Brazil, the Blues, Africa, the World with Pamelli Marafon and Hermogenes Araujo

    Thank you to Pamelli and Hermogenes for their world-class performance and delightful conversation =))))) Just watch, you'll love it. Do you like really talented people playing traditional and original Brazilian music? Of course you do! How about inspiring conversations about culture and humanity?...

  10. Music Theory, Philosophy, Tech with Luke from Bells & Robes

    Luke reveals his favorite harmonic feel for a I chord. Is the "one" a lydian chord? or ionian? tune in to find out. Also, how has technology changed music making now over two decades after the release of "Bye Bye Bye?"

  11. Aliens, Pandora, and the future ft. Alex Fredkin

    Music marketer Alex Fredkin calls in from NY, NY to talk about our cyborg future and what it’s like to work with brands for Pandora and Sirius XM.

  12. Flexibility for body, mind, and guitar ft. Brian Malloy

    Colorado-based fitness expert Brian Malloy weighs in on the importance of stretching, discovering your strength, and applying training techniques across disciplines.

  13. Making connections through music ft. Scott Wilson

    University of Florida Jazz Program Director Scott Wilson opens up his home in Gainesville, FL to talk about mentoring young musicians, producing music in the digital age, and always supporting the soloist.

  14. Great art and non-fungible music ft. Tristan Harvey

    Vowl(s) drummer Tristan Harvey invited me to the band’s Gainesville, FL rehearsal studio to talk about his upcoming solo record, new Vowl(s) music, and the future of art as we know it. Includes a cameo from bassist Russ Tindel and a live musical interlude.

  15. Planting a bright future and singing about it ft. Sweet Irene

    Vowl(s) member Sweet Irene talks doubling on sax and ukulele, we take a coyote hiatus, and not to mention some hot gardening tips.

  16. Earth bag homes, Craigslist connections, and sweating with something greater ft. DJ Rankin

    Activist, author, musician, and earth bag home builder DJ Rankin calls in from Charlotte, NC on his way to South Dakota where he builds housing on a Native American reservation with Unsheltered Earth. He also shares stories of his travels without money, and how he became the author of three books...

  17. Good breathing for saxophone and life ft. Christian Ryan

    Leisure Chief saxophonist, percussionist, and vocalist Christian Ryan calls in to talk about Leisure Chief’s new album https://open.spotify.com/album/3wXOvDkdRdwNgUvriB3Lh1?si=_qAWpwN_Ty6EEBHAYUzUvw AND life, the music business, and physical fitness!

  18. Origins of the Funky Miracle and Gainesville music history ft. Josh Lederman

    Josh and I rap about music tech, life, and getting better at art as a whole!

  19. Unraveling society and bullish on humanity: John Gray Shermyen

    Savants of Soul bassist and renaissance man John Gray Shermyen in an IN-PERSON conversation about the machinations of the world and the possible futures available to the most technologically advanced society in recorded history

  20. Tips of the Top Hat 🎩 ft. Steve the Gentleman

    Steve the Gentleman graces the show for the second time to talk about doing the right thing and making a joyful noise in the world.

  21. Virtual studio lulz ft. Luca Longini

    Luca and Wilson dive deep into the fine science of sound FX, Luca plays some 🔥

  22. “The most important thing I can do is create” ft. Tyler Long

    Tyler calls in from NC to talk astrology, health, mindfulness, and music.

  23. Chanukkast 2020 ft. Ethan Heller

    Ethan Heller calls in to pontificate on the true origin of Chunukkah and its connection to classic horse music and the lineage of Ole Frosty Nips.

  24. “What’s gonna happen next? Try and stop me” ft. Chris Sgamato

    Musician and educator Chris Sgamato calls in to share inspiring stories from the tour van to the teaching studio.

  25. Song Lab ft. Luca Longini

    Luca performs unreleased original songs, and we talk chord-scale pairs and chord composition from melody.

  26. half-whole diminished scale and minor(add2) ft. Cameron Klinger ((spooky))

    Celebrate Halloween this year with some spooky scales, arpeggios, and progressions!

  27. mix tape xii ft. LBX (spooky)

    YesNoABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ1234567890GoodBye @lbxdavenport If YOU DARE

  28. How to improve the world, treat others with respect, and look classy doing it ft. SteveTheGentleman

    Collaborator and student SteveTheGentleman calls in to talk about the future, fine top hats, and music.

  29. Hot licks for dominant and Major 7, plus AI ft. Luca Longini

    Luca calls in again from Atlanta, GA to talk shop about AIs who can compose music. We also bust out some slick tricks for getting more out of our pentatonic scale.

  30. Jazz, blues, and the apocalypse ft. John Conti

    Artist, lifelong-learner, and confidant John Conti returns to the show to play the blues and talk jazz history. We also go deep about AI and climate change.

  31. Teaching and listening for a better tomorrow ft. Richie Jones

    Atlanta drummer and instructor Richie Jones calls in to share inspirational stories of life and drum lessons.

  32. Anime music, pentatonic scales, ear training ft. Cameron Klinger

    Kudos to Cameron for seeking out CHALLENGING pieces and deploying patience and persistence to learn melodies by ear =]

  33. UFOs, video games, and life lessons ft. Dave Johnson, LBX, and D!tto

    Just like it sounds =]

  34. Revolution, Bitcoin, and the future ft. Dave Johnson

    Futurist, technophile, and veteran Dave Johnson (known virtually by the monicker dis7ant) was one of the first people I asked for guidance when the coronavirus/recession/geopolitical craziness kicked into high gear in the spring of 2020. This August talk covers crypto currencies’ emergence in...

  35. Instructor Coaching ft. Luca Longini

    Musician-songwriter Luca Longini called in for a one-on-one coaching session. We talked about starting out as an instructor, and what to think about as we prepare to take on our first students

  36. Ear Training & Odd Time Signatures ft. Cameron Klinger

    Thanks to Cameron for letting me record his live coaching session! Keep up the awesome work my dude

  37. Scent oil sampling session ft. Nichole Jacobs

    Nichole and I sample a collection of Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab scent oils. They have fun names and smell great. They are currently donating a portion of their proceeds to the NAACP and other BLM-associated charities.

  38. Drummers’ Round Table I

    Benny Cannon, Justin Stirrat, and Alex Klausner call in to share stories about Gainesville’s music scene and encouraging messages about growing up as a musician.

  39. Live looping, tapping, and the Hirojoshi scale ft. Cameron Klinger

    Thanks to Cameron for allowing me to record his live coaching session! =] The episode thumbnail is the fretboard diagram for the Hirojoshi scale, for any interested parties.

  40. Good hair, good times, and the Burlington Coat Factory Story ft. Maelee, Cary, and Nichole

    A meeting of friends sharing stories of past pets, jobs, and hair disasters =] enjoy!

  41. Drumming, learning, and changing ft. John Jackson

    Drummer and intellectual John Jackson weighs in on diversifying and progressing in music, Gainesville, and social revolution.

  42. Ukuleles in the kitchen ft. Nichole Jacobs

    Thanks to Nichole for recording our in-person lesson! Ukulele tips and tricks abound, plus improvisation coaching

  43. Modes, keys, and ear training ft. Cameron Klinger

    Thanks to Cameron for volunteering another one-on-one coaching session to be recorded on the show =]] great intermediate-to-advanced tips put into action, live

  44. Ear training, jazz chords & vocabulary ft. Cameron Klinger

    Cameron called in from Florahome, FL for a private coaching session. Thanks to Cameron for allowing his session to appear on this podcast, and for his continued, dedicated practice. Cameron’s quote of the day: “A nap a day keeps all the pain away.” =D

  45. From Soul to Seoul ft. Zack Emerson

    Savants of Soul keyboardist and pipe organ technician Zack Emerson calls in to discuss writing music and working as a foreigner in Korea.

  46. Florida programmer punched a shark once, shreds saxophone

    Brian Doss calls in from Dunedin, FL to talk about mankind putting aside their differences to protect life during the pandemic. Then we talk about spear fishing and music-making

  47. Modal improvisation and rock arranging ft. Cameron Klinger

    Guitarist Cameron Klinger is my student and co-collaborator since 2019. He called in for a coaching session to drill some modes and workshop some repertoire! Special thanks to Cameron for letting me record this private session =]]]

  48. Music, empowerment, and looking inward ft. Tyler Long

    Tyler Long calls in from North Carolina to promote peace, mastery, and self-education. We talk about the lyric-writing process and his band Horus Blue.

  49. Christmas tree fire ft. Lunchbox, D!tto

    =]

  50. Groceries, housing, and health in the Information Age ft. Brooke Gamewell

    Nurse-Practitioner-turned-entrepreneur Brooke Gamewell calls in from Gainesville to talk about her online local produce service called Tranquility Market. We also talk about community living in a viral future.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Delivering smooth, creamy interviews and performances to make your day a little BUTTER. Wilson seeks out the greatest minds in music, art, and community action to ask them, like, one question about their field and spend the rest of the time spinning out about aliens, the future, ancient spiritual texts, and cymatics (look it up!). "Also, I have to eat buttered popcorn, and so does the guest." -Wilson

HOSTED BY

Wilson Stern

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