On the Back Burner Podcast
by Jessica Shafer & Guest Speakers
On the Back Burner Podcast continues to evolve. What began as a way to highlight creatives featured in Digital Wolf Magazine and promote events at The Native Nook Art Gallery has grown into something more fluid and personal. Now, it’s a platform for topics I’m genuinely passionate about, creative marketing, design, project planning, business organization, and all things related to Digital Wolf. It remains a space to explore the creative process, share insight, celebrate individuality and, when the vibe is right, spotlight local music and unscripted moments like Burning Notes. It's not about hosting perfectly polished interviews. It’s about giving people a space to be heard and connect through creativity. There’s no host, no flashy setup—just a stripped-down studio with solid acoustics, a casual vibe, and real energy. Each session runs 10–30 minutes and features an artist performing their original work. They introduce themselves, talk about the pieces they're playin
Episodes
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4E05 Burning Notes with Luna Worldcast
The first time I saw Taylor Cory, better known as Luna Worldcast, she was about to go on stage at Putt’s Bar & Grill in Rochester, sharing a bill with our mutual friend and musician Hunter Wainscott. The moment felt like a full-circle kind of thing—we’d been following each other’s creative paths...
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04E04 Burning Notes with Blackweather
46 views Jun 4, 2025 04E04 Burning Notes with Blackweather The first time I met Brad Foote, better known as Blackweather, he walked into the studio full of energy and excitement. Right away, I could feel the creative fire he carried—something real, something rooted in experience. It wasn’t just...
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S04E03 Burning Notes with Paul Sylvain
S04E03 Burning Notes with Paul Sylvain I met Paul Sylvain in 2022, back when I had my art gallery open—The Native Nook. I kid you not, “The Passenger” by Iggy Pop was playing—one of my all-time favorite songs. As it played, I looked outside and saw someone walking by with a big backpack, clearly...
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S04E02 Burning Notes with Derek Landis
S04E02 Burning Notes with Derek Landis There’s something unforgettable about the first time you hear a voice that commands a room without trying—and that’s exactly what happened when I saw Derek Landis, better known around these parts as D-Rok, perform for the first time. It was at the 1st Annual...
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S2E22 - Holiday Enlightenment
Episode 22: Holiday Enlightenment | Speaker: Nicole Marie READINGS | INTUITIVE CRYSTAL | CHAKRA DIAGNOSTICS Come be enlightened with us at The Native Nook! 616 Main Street, Rochester, Indiana Shelby of Tacos and Tarot will be doing personal tarot readings for a free will donation. Kara will be...
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S2E21 - Brady Koz
Episode 21: Brady Koz | Speaker: Brady Koz Brady of Firetruck Save the Day, is a musician out of Argos, IN who has performed multiple times at The Native Nook. Artist Website: https://www.facebook.com/FiretruckSaveTheDayOfficial Song Serum by Brady Koz, Firetruck Save the Day YouTube Link:...
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S2E20 - Lace Creationz
Episode 20: Lace Creationz | Speaker: Evan Lace Evan Lace, an artist based out of Cincinnati, OH who started painting at live events in 2015. Evan’s art has a very unique style in which he combines pop art and comic art with psychedelia to employ a style that people can easily relate to. “I want…
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S2E19 - Adam & Whitney Gundrum
Episode 19: Adam & Whitney Gundrum | Speakers: Whitney Gundrum Adam & Whitney Gundrum will be featured at The Native Nook on August 27th starting at 5pm! Music will start later in the evening. This husband and wife duo from Logansport, IN will have live music and an art show in the gallery. Both...
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S2E18 - Echoes from Oblivion
Episode 18: Echoes from Oblivion | Speakers: Justin, Bray, Jake, Mitch, Brandon Echoes from Oblivion are going to rock out at The Native Nook on August 6th starting at 6pm! Tacos and Tarot food truck will be set up in the alley beside the gallery. There will be beer for sale by Putt’s Bar &…
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SEE17 - The Meantime Chronicles
Episode 17: The Meantime Chronicles Speaker: Kyle Krauskopf The Meantime Chronicles | Seattle Artist | Writing and Art | Art show | Live Music | Guest Artist You’re listening to Serum. Brady Koz of Firetruck Save the Day. Visit Kyle’s website: kylekrauskopf.com —---------- Listen & Subscribe to…
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S2E16 - Firetruck Save The Day
Episode 16: Firetruck Save the Day | Speaker: Brady Koz - Argos, IN Music | Art | Native Nook | Argos | Ignite - Album You’re listening to Amantias Would You? By Brady Koz of Firetruck Save the Day. —---------- Listen & Subscribe to the episodes of On the Back Burner Podcast on: Spotify:...
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S2E15 - The Wrong Samantha
Episode 15: The Wrong Samantha | Speaker: August Cox ART WITH AUGUST | AUGUST COX AUTHOR | LOCAL AUTHOR | THE WRONG SAMANTHA | BOOKS FOR SALE Brady Koz of Firetruck Save the Day is our artist of the month. You’re listening to Serum. This episode is sponsored by Art with August.
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S2E14 - Changes
Episode 14: Changes | Speaker: Shelby Lopez TACOS AND TAROT | TAROT READING | APRIL SHADOW WORK | REFLECTIONS | CHANGES | COMFORTABLE WITH BEING UNCOMFORTABLE Brady Koz of Firetruck Save the Day is our artist of the month for May, You’re listening to You Can Get what you Want, This episode is...
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S2E13 - One Year Anniversary
Episode 13: One Year Anniversary | Speaker: Jessica Shafer DIGITAL WOLF MAGAZINE | 7TH EDITION RELEASE DATE | ART BEATS STIGMA | ANNIVERSARY PARTY | CREATIVE NATIVES Kassidy Lingenfelter is our artist of the month for April. Music by The Chokers called Dungeon Leathers:...
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S2E12 - Art Beats Stigma
Episode 12: Art Beats Stigma | Speakers: Jessica Shafer & Pat Brown DIGITAL WOLF MAGAZINE | 7TH EDITION RELEASE DATE | ANNIVERSARY PARTY | RECOVERY CAFE | ART BEATS STIGMA | CREATIVE NATIVES | THE NATIVE NOOK Kassidy Lingenfelter is our artist of the month for April. Music by The Chokers called...
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S2E11 - Open Readings @ the Nook
What a great turnout and amazing group of readers!! Thank you to everyone who came out to support and came to read their stories! Thank you to the Fulton County Public Library for co-hosting the event and to Tim Roe and Andrea Stinebeck! Also thank you to Tacos and Tarot for setting up and…
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S2E10 - Nook News
Episode 10: Nooks News | Speaker: Jessica Shafer OPEN READING AT THE NOOK | ABERRANT ART SHOW UPDATE | ANNIVERSARY PARTY | MAGAZINE RELEASE | THANK YOU TO SHELBY | MAY CLOSING DATES | Kassidy Lingenfelter is our artist of the month for April. Music by The Chokers called Invisible Hand:...
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S02E09- Creatives Unleashed
RSS Description & YouTube: Episode 9: Creatives Unleashed | Speaker: Jessica Shafer DIGITAL WOLF MAGAZINE | 6TH Edition | Creative Natives | REBEKAH ERB | TIME ROE | BRADLEY PEARCE | JOHN LEWANDOWSKI | ED JENKINS | JONATHAN PARTLOW | FORTH EYE ART | LEANNE JOHNSON | MILLER’S CLAY WORKS | WHITNEY...
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S2E8 - Generation Next
Episode 8: Generation Next | Speaker: Shelby Lopez DIGITAL WOLF MAGAZINE | 5th EDITION | CREATIVE NATIVES | THE SOBRINO BOYS | MADILYNN COBLE | WYSON | KATHERINE ERB | SHELDON COLEMAN | ERIN PHILLIPS | SELENA STAHL | THE OUTLET YOUTH CENTER | MITCHELL SHAFER | ERICA COFFING | RAEGAN TROTTIER |...
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S2E7 - Six Sense
Episode 7: Six Sense | Speaker: Shelby Lopez DIGITAL WOLF MAGAZINE | 4th EDITION | SIX SENSE | FULL MOONS | MATT SUTTON | COMMUNITY SUPPORT | THE CREW | FORTH EYE | MIKE KENNY | THE HUBBARDS | ED VENTURES | LUNA HILL FARMS | MIXED MEDIUM DESIGN | HEALING SOUNDS | BRODY Z | SUBLIME SUBS | BLIND…
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S2E6 - Storefront Stories
Episode 6: Storefront Stories | Speaker: Shelby Lopez DIGITAL WOLF MAGAZINE | 3RD EDITION | STOREFRONT STORIES | ROCHESTER, INDIANA | UNCORKED | FULTON COUNTY ANIMAL CENTER | RECYCLING CENTER | FULTON COUNTY HOPE | SUPPORT LOCAL | ROUND BARN LAB | PUTT’S BAR & GRILL | RECORD FARM | TIMES THEATER...
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S2E5: Mixed Expressions
Episode 5: Mixed Expressions | Speaker: Shelby Lopez DIGITAL WOLF MAGAZINE | 2ND EDITION | MIXED EXPRESSIONS | HUMANIZING THE HOMELESS | TENDERNESS TOUR | SPRINT CARS | SKATERS | ARTISTS | CREATIVE NATIVES Music by SATAN’S BULB’S called Piss Art: https://draglinestudio.bandcamp.com/track/piss-art...
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S2E4: A Modern Style Epiphany
Episode 4: A Modern Style Epiphany | Speaker: Shelby Lopez CREATIVE NATIVES OF INDIANA | 1ST EDITION | DIGITAL WOLF MAGAZINE | MEMORIES | HOW IT GOT STARTED | COLLABORATION | LOCAL SUPPORT | INTERVIEWS | PHOTOSHOOTS | REVEAL PARTY This episode is sponsored by Tacos and Tarot; a local food truck...
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S2E3 - The Sun is Never Crescent
Episode 3: The Sun is Never Crescent THE NATIVE NOOK | FORTH EYE ART | BRADY KOZ | ARTLINK | CLARKSVILLE, TN | BELLA GALLENTINE | ART BEATS STIGMA | DIGITAL WOLF MAGAZINE | ART IS THERAPY You can find Sean’s on Facebook and Instagram: @fortheyeart. Read about Sean:...
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S2E2 - Too Many Two's
Episode 2: TOO MANY TWO’S Music by Adam Gundrum: Too Many Black Shirts (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pm-9T456Wi4) THE NATIVE NOOK EVENTS | DIGITAL WOLF MAGAZINE | ART BEATS STIGMA | CREATIVE NATIVES | FORTH EYE ART | BRADY KOZ | ABERRANT PHOTO & DESIGN | THE CHOKERS...
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S2E1 - On the Back Burner
SEASON 2 PREMIER - On the Back Burner The Native Nook | Art Beats Stigma | Magazine | New Format, New Name | Community Events Speaker - Jessica Shafer Music: Adam Gundrum - Cold Bone Blues (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6we6WgL6QiE) -------------- On the Back Burner Podcast is a natural…
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Ep. 21: 21/21/21
NEW EPISODE | 21/21/21 Ep. 21 is now up on the 21st day of the 21st year! Podcast hosts John Adams and Jessica Shafer discuss what the mission of Digital Wolf Podcast and Digital Wolf Network. They also talk about supporting local and the artistic talent that surrounds our community! This episode...
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Ep. 20: Chasse-ing the Tides
Jacki Johnson is the owner of Tidewater, Belle Chasse, and Fulton County Pack a Backpack. As she adapted to the nomadic nature of a military spouse, required to move from base to base whenever her husband was reassigned, she seized upon the opportunity to absorb as much experience from her…
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Ep. 19: A Sanctuary of Knowledge
Andrea Stineback, Fulton County Library Director, joins us on this week’s episode of Digital Wolf Podcast. She shares that there are so many resources that the library offers and encourages the public to use them. One exciting development to look forward to is Virtual systems for each of the…
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Ep. 18: Caitlin's Chaos
Caitlin Rich is the owner and Doctor of Dental Surgery at Rochester Dental Center - Barts Dentistry. She is a new mother and wife, and now the new owner of Flirt Boutique! In addition, Caitlin is involved in the Fulton County community and regularly donates to where she resides. Read more about...
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Ep. 17: Six Sense | Magazine Reveal
This episode is sponsored by Sutton’s Burrow of Rochester, Indiana. Digital Wolf Podcast is sponsored by WROI 92.1 Giant fm. Listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts & Google Play, and on our website: digitalwolfnetwork.com/podcast. Digital Wolf Magazine | Six Sense | 4th Ed. | October 31,...
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Ep. 16: Meet the Walsh's
Meet the Walsh's Brian is the Creative Writer for Digital Wolf Magazine among other various writing projects. Christine has a non-profit art organization called Full Tilt Art. They both have pieces featured in past and upcoming magazine editions. In addition, the duo tries to remain active in...
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Ep. 15: Rad Entertainment
Tony Walters and Rebekah Erb from Rad Entertainment joins Digital Wolf Podcast this episode. Brimming with compliments for each other, positivity, and dreams for the future, Tony Walters and Rebekah live in a state of perpetual creativity. And with her career as an actress and model and his...
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Ep. 14, Part 2: Massaging the Playlist
Episode 14, Part 2: Massaging the Playlist We may be a little late posting this recording (recorded in May) but it's finally here! John Adams joined Digital Wolf Magazine awhile back diving right into what inspired him to be a radio jockey, when he started, and where he is at now. John is on the...
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Ep. 14, Part 1: Livin' the Dream with a Touch of Pirate Radio
Episode 14, Part 1: Livin' the Dream with a Touch of Pirate Radio We may be a little late posting this recording (recorded in May) but it's finally here! John Adams joined Digital Wolf Podcast awhile back diving right into what inspired him to be a radio jockey, when he started, and where he is…
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Ep. 13: Lets Rock Today
Craig Suede of Rochester, Indiana and Young-Chhaylee (chai-lee) of Everett, WA to Charlotte, NC. Singers/songwriters and Creative Natives of Digital Wolf Network. This episode dives into how Covid has affected their performances and lively hood, mental health, traveling, and the importance of...
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Ep. 12: Art is Not Just for the Professionals
#COVID19CONNECTED HELP US, HELP YOU, HELP OTHERS An artistic mental health movement on a track to end social isolation in a full-steam united love locomotive. Brant Gerald and Lindsay Barts join Digital Wolf Podcast to relate art and music to a health mental health outlet and an update with...
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Ep. 11: Tanner Lee, The Podcast Master
Yet even with the competitive nature of the podcasting world, Rochester native Tanner Lee has managed to carve out a niche that has enabled him to share his love of sports with an ever-expanding audience. Making time around his full-time job as a Marketing Specialist for the locally based First...
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Ep. 10: The Chameleon's Closet
Chameleon’s Closet is more than a store; it is an embodiment of the ‘support local’ philosophy! “We have something for all shades of life”. Erin Marden, the owner, is an artist who recognizes the importance of supporting others and utilizes her store as a gallery/display space that sells their...
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Ep. 9: #Covid19Connected
COVID19CONNECTED - HELP US, HELP YOU, HELP OTHERS An artistic mental health movement on a track to ending social isolation in a full-steam united love train. www.covid19connected.com This episode is sponsored by Putt's Bar & Grill as well as WROI 92.1 Giant fm!
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Friday Nights Rocks - May 15, 2020
Two hours of Rock music on Friday Night Rocks with WROI 92.1 Giant fm with guest Jessica Shafer. Friday Night Rocks is sponsored by The Record Farm of Logansport and Rochester, Indiana. Digital Wolf Podcast is sponsored by WROI 92.1 Giant fm. Listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Google...
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Ep. 8: A Voice for Newspaper
Moose, Shelby, Jessica and special guest Ed Jenkins share Quarantine hardships, benefits, creative outlets New projects that have started since the third edition of Digital Wolf Magazine released How we feel about not having a reveal party What does the future hold for each of our businesses This...
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Wolves and Pigs dine at Schnabeltier
Schnabeltier burst onto the scene making some fine wines and artisan cheese. Recently they turned to a young brewer, Haley Lehman, who has helped them extend their reach into the craft scene with some fantastic craft beers. Pauly G. and Dougy Fresh had a splendid afternoon with help from the…
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Ep. 7: Storefront Stories
Digital third edition reveal for Digital Wolf Magazine with Jessica, Shelby, and Moose! For this issue, Digital Wolf is turning its attention closer to home, putting an emphasis on our literal and spiritual home base of Rochester, Indiana. Despite the façade of being just another faded small town...
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Ep. 6: A Storm Within
Erica Coffing is a Creative Native of Rochester, Indiana who’s painting, A Storm Within, was accepted into a juried show in Elkhart, IN. Erica’s work dabbles in naturalism, but strays from the path of pure realism. She often prefers to work in intense colors, in a style similar to fauvism, the...
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Ep. 5: Tenderness Tour
They say not all heroes wear capes, yet Digital Wolf Magazine couldn’t help but notice Richard Propes’ cape strapped to the back of his wheelchair in downtown Indianapolis on October 3rd, 2019 during his 30th annual Tenderness Tour. The event was closing his three-decade-long quest. In his…
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Ep. 4: Humanizing the Homeless
Shelby Lopez is here to share her experience and interviews from December 19, 2019 when she collected content for the section entitled: Humanizing the Homeless, The Forgotten on the Streets of Indianapolis. This episode is sponsored by Putt’s Bar and Grill located at 128 E 8th St Rochester…
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Ep. 3: Community Art Project
Tune in as Digital Wolf Podcast and guest Pat Brown of Fulton County HOPE speak about the Community Art Project, and the stigma of dealing with the effects of substance abuse and mental health issues. As a part of Fulton County HOPE, they believe that art- in whatever form it takes- can change…
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Ep. 2: Digital Wolf Update
Jessica, Shelby, and Moose share their goals for Digital Wolf, what a Creative Native is, and the passion behind the collaboration. Learn more about Digital Wolf: www.digitalwolfmag.com This episode is sponsored by The Chameleon's Closet. Shop local at 917 W 9th Street, Rochester, Indiana. "We…
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Ep. 1: Round Barn Lab
We start our first episode off with Round Barn Lab president Joshua Zehner of Rochester, Indiana. Josh joins Digital Wolf Magazine to teach us about what a makerspace is and how they can help build a local economy. Josh is a Senior Software Engineer at Salesforce, working remotely in Rochester,...
About this show
On the Back Burner Podcast continues to evolve. What began as a way to highlight creatives featured in Digital Wolf Magazine and promote events at The Native Nook Art Gallery has grown into something more fluid and personal.
Now, it’s a platform for topics I’m genuinely passionate about, creative marketing, design, project planning, business organization, and all things related to Digital Wolf.
It remains a space to explore the creative process, share insight, celebrate individuality and, when the vibe is right, spotlight local music and unscripted moments like Burning Notes. It's not about hosting perfectly polished interviews. It’s about giving people a space to be heard and connect through creativity.
There’s no host, no flashy setup—just a stripped-down studio with solid acoustics, a casual vibe, and real energy. Each session runs 10–30 minutes and features an artist performing their original work. They introduce themselves, talk about the pieces they're playin
Hosted by
Jessica Shafer & Guest Speakers