tales from the subterranean playground

Episodes

1. 10

   The Making of an Electronics Geek or "How Building Kits Changed a Young Boy's Life"

   A break from our usual format... If you ever had one of those "101 Electronic Experiments" sets as a kid, you may very well relate to this episode; we hear how our host, Mark Alan Jay came to know electronics, first around the age of 5 and then into his teens and adult life. He talks about a few...

   Dec 22, 2023

   35m
2. 9

   Michael Harrington and the Pedal Steel Guitar

   Our post-summer hiatus episode...Episode 9 picks up where episode 8 left off. That is, in episode 8 we met Dr. Mark French, University Professor and Luthier, and Michael Harrington, professional musician / session guitarist / pedal steel guitar player. Episode 8 was really focused on Dr. French…

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   Sep 13, 2023

   32m
3. 8

   Dr. Mark French: The Philosophical and Practical Elements of Acoustic Guitar Luthiery, Part I (with guest guitarist Michael Harrington)

   Do you like guitars? Have you ever thought about building a guitar, or playing one? Maybe you've thought about both? Do you think you know the sound of a great guitar when you hear it? Do you think you know what makes a guitar sound great? In this episode we discuss the practical and…

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   Jul 2, 2023

   1h 03m
4. 7

   Steve Osburn: Oz's Music, Know Obstacles, and The Music Environment

   Steve Osburn, Oz’s Music, Know Obstacles, and The Music Environment. Episode 7 deals with a very talented and giving person, Mr. Steve Osburn. Steve is a highly skilled musician who attended Interlochen Academy three times in pursuit of further training in classical guitar. He’s also master of…

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   Apr 26, 2023

   54m
5. 6

   Jesse Thomas Morgan: Of Community Music Therapy, C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, and Sophie's Place

   Jesse Thomas Morgan is a board-certified Music Therapist presently working at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on the Pediatric Cardio-thoracic Unit (PCTU) and Sophie's Place (a recording studio within the hospital) in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He provides therapy-based treatment to young people within…

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   Mar 3, 2023

   50m
6. 5

   John Churchville, Soundtrap, & Tabla Drums (Part 2 of 2)

   WARNING: After the 24:40 mark, the podcast contains a discussion about suicidal ideation. If you believe that this will be a trigger for you, stop listening at the 24:40 mark. Episode 5 starts off with a short excerpt from Episode 4 in which John Churchville paraphrases an element of his teaching...

   Jan 22, 2023

   37m
7. 4

   John Churchville, Soundtrap, & Tabla Drums (Part 1 of 2)

   Musician, composer, educator, and producer, John Churchville and I discuss his discovery and use of the music recording, production, and collaboration program “Soundtrap” to teach his students how to record, mix, and produce music. John currently teaches in the Ann Arbor Public Schools. At its...

   Jan 13, 2023

   48m
8. 3

   Ken Kozora & "Horns For the Holidays"

   Ken Kozora: Journeyman and classically trained musician, instructor, artist, photographer, and arguably a philanthropist is my guest. In this episode, we discuss "Horns For the Holidays", a program targeting underprivileged children in which used musical instruments are refurbished and...

   Dec 20, 2022

   33m
9. 2

   "The Lucky One" (Part 2 of 2)

   Part two of a conversation with Mark Jewett about the making of his CD "The Lucky One (the album)" recorded at Big Sky Recording, Ann Arbor Michigan. This segment also features Billy Harrington, Michael Harrington, and Amy Petty, all of whom performed on the record. In this episode Michael...

   Dec 11, 2022

   36m
10. 1

    "The Lucky One" (Part 1 of 2)

    Part one of a conversation with Mark Jewett about the making of his CD "The Lucky One (the album)" recorded at Big Sky Recording, Ann Arbor Michigan. This segment also features Billy Harrington, Mike Harrington, and Amy Petty, all of whom performed on the record. Excerpts from “Voices” and “The...

    Nov 14, 2022

    21m