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Two Good Ears Podcast
by Rich Reardin
Two Good Ears is what happens when one lifelong audiofile, musician, producer, audio engineer, and storyteller sits down with the people who make music worth listening to. Host Rich Reardin invites artists, producers, engineers, and fellow sound‑obsessives to talk shop, swap stories, and lend an ear on how music really gets made. The show grew out of 'In Search of a Song' which morphed into 'Beyond a Song', a long‑running radio series Rich co-hosted and produced from 2005 with guitarist Jason Wilber (John Prine). Over 700 episodes aired on PRX, capturing candid moments with icons, innovators, and the unsung heroes of the music, in the recording studio and on stage performance. Today, in podcast form, Two Good Ears carries that spirit forward. It blends fresh interviews, pro‑audio insight, music history, and the kind of relaxed, real conversations that only happen when musicians talk
Episodes
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TGE EPISODE #358 - Teni Rane
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer/songwriter Teni Rane, an Americana and folk artist from Chattanooga, Tennessee, whose music explores themes of identity, belonging, home, and the winding paths we take through life. Her songs blend thoughtful storytelling with a...
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TGE EPISODE #357 - Lyal Strickland
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer/songwriter Lyal Strickland. Lyal is one of those artists who feels like he grew straight out of the soil he writes about. He’s a singer songwriter with a knack for telling the truth in a way that sneaks up on you—plainspoken,...
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TGE Episode #356 - Mark Winchester
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with Mark Winchester, a bassist and songwriter who’s been part of more great music than most folks realize at first glance. You know him from Lester, Winchester, McKendree, but his résumé stretches way beyond that—he’s toured with Emmylou…
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TGE Episode #355 - Tibbs and Obermiller
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with the husband and wife singer-songwriter duo of Tibbs and Obermiller. Hillary and Steve Obermiller are a real couple-to-couple kind of project—two people writing from the inside out, with tight vocal and guitar harmonies that hit you right in...
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TGE Episode #354 - Jenny Reynolds
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with Jenny Reynolds. Austin singer-songwriter Jenny brings a mix of grit, grace, and hard-earned wisdom to every conversation. Guided by her mantra “Work hard, be nice, keep moving,” she’s spent years crafting thoughtful songs, collaborating…
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TGE Episode #353 – Burn the Breeze - Justin and Victoria Khoury
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with Justin and Victoria Khoury of the band Burn The Breeze. Burn The Breeze’s Justin and Victoria Khoury bring a mix of sharp songwriting, real chemistry, and down to earth personality to every conversation. As both musicians and hosts of a...
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TGE Episode #352 - Derrick and Jodie Mears - March to August
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he sits down with Derrick and Jodi Mears of March to August, a nationally touring Americana, Alt-Country, Folk and Bluegrass duo based in the heart of the Ozark Mountains. Known for their heartfelt songwriting, rich vocal harmonies, and authentic…
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TGE Episode #351 – Bobby Whitlock
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he presents a conversation with the late, great singer-songwriter, and keyboardist Bobby Whitlock. This interview is hosted by Jason Wilber. A deep dive music conversation recorded in 2014 in Austin, Texas with Bobby Whitlock — co founder of Derek and…
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TGE Episode #350 – Scott Sean White
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with Scott Sean White. Scott Sean White is an Americana songwriter and storyteller from Texas, drawn to songs about faith, love, mental health, and the hard-earned wisdom of adult life. He’s written for and alongside major country artists, while...
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TGE Episode #349 - Nick Stefanacci
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with Nick Stefanacci, Blending classical training with fearless versatility, saxophonist and producer Nick Stefanacci has performed worldwide alongside artists across rock, jazz, hip hop, and Motown. With seven solo projects and a new album...
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TGE Episode #348 – Adam Brodsky
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with Adam Brodsky. A podcast inspired by the unapologetic voice of Adam Brodsky, the folk/punk troubadour who turned sharp wit and fearless honesty into an art form. We dig into songwriting, storytelling, and the beautifully messy truth behind...
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TGE Episode #347 – Matthew Payne
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with Matthew Payne. Matthew Payne is a singer‑songwriter from Dripping Springs, just outside Austin — a place with a name as memorable as the music he’s been making. Matthew first turned heads with his EP Coyote Howling Blues, and his new album...
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TGE Episode #346 – Colin Keenan
Send us Fan Mail Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with Colin Keenan - a Los Angeles–based singer songwriter and Berklee College of Music graduate known for his dark, literate, and atmospheric approach to songwriting. His work blends emotional tension, sharp lyricism, and a cinematic sense of...
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TGE Episode #345 - Mourning Coffee
Send us Fan Mail Mourning Coffee is the goth/folk project of singer/songwriter Christian Diana, whose work centers on the idea of “pain awakening” — transforming personal struggle into something resonant, honest, and beautifully crafted. His songs blend shadowed atmospheres with intimate...
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TGE Episode #344 – Paula Boggs
Send us Fan Mail Join TGE host Rich Reardin, joined by Paula Boggs - songwriter, bandleader, and the creative engine behind the Paula Boggs Band. For nearly twenty years she’s shaped a sound she calls “soulgrass,” blending Americana storytelling with bluegrass, blues, and soul. Her path — Army...
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TGE Episode #343 - Joachim Horsley
Send us Fan Mail TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with Pianist and composer Joachim Horsley for a deep dive into his genre blending approach to music — from re-imagining classical works through global rhythms to composing for film and the concert stage. In this conversation, he opens up about...
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TGE Episode #342 - Terry Kok
Send us Fan Mail Host Rich Reardin talks with bassist, multi-instrumentalist, composer and bio-scientific consultant, Terry Kok. Today I’m talking with someone who’s been quietly shaping a whole corner of Midwestern counterculture for decades. Terry Kok is a bassist, a composer, and a builder of...
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TGE Episode #341 - Martha Groves Perry and Pat Thrall
Send us Fan Mail TGE Episode 341 features singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Martha Groves Perry and legendary guitarist/producer Pat Thrall. From Martha’s raw, genre-blending songwriting to Pat’s decades of work with artists like Asia, Pat Travers, Glenn Hughes, Tina Turner, and Meat...
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TGE Episode #340 – Cowboy Junkies
Send us Fan Mail Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with siblings Michael and Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies. A quiet, intimate conversation with the artists behind one of Canada’s most enduring and influential bands. Cowboy Junkies—built around siblings Margo, Michael, and Peter Timmins…
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TGE Episode #339 – Chip Taylor
Send us Fan Mail We recently lost American music icon Chip Taylor, the songwriter behind “Angel of the Morning,” “Wild Thing,” and hundreds of other classics. In this episode, we share clips from a 2011 interview we recorded at his Manhattan apartment, where Chip reflected on his early life, many...
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TGE Episode 338 – Sam Bergquist
Send us Fan Mail Sam Bergquist is a Boston-based singer/songwriter whose work has always lived at the crossroads of Americana and the Folk tradition with sharp, contemporary observation. He came up through the city’s music scene with a voice that’s direct, thoughtful, and unafraid to wrestle with...
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TGE Episode 337 - Sky Smeed
Send us Fan Mail Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with Kansas based singer/songwriter Sky Smeed. Rooted in the heart of rural Kansas, Sky Smeed brings humor, heart, and hard earned wisdom to every conversation. This podcast dives into the stories behind his songs—tales of small town life…
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TGE Episode 336 - Grant Peeples
Send us Fan Mail In this episode host Rich Reardin talks with Grant Peeples. Grant is one of those rare songwriters whose life story hums underneath every line he sings. He’s got that sharp, clear eyed way of looking at the world, but it’s shaped by years far outside the usual music industry...
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TGE Episode 335 - Dave Miller
Send us Fan Mail In this episode host Rich Reardin talks with Dave Miller, who is a veteran Americana singer-songwriter-storyteller based in Arkansas, whose five decade musical journey reflects deep roots in both the South and the Southwest. Recording with the acclaimed Howlin’ Dog Records, his...
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TGE Episode 334 – Dana Maragos
Send us Fan Mail Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer/songwriter/storyteller Dana Maragos. This episode is a conversation with Chicago singer-songwriter Dana Maragos (pronounced 'Donna') brings a heartfelt, roots-driven style to her music, shaped by a lifelong connection to harmony...
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TGE Episode 333 - John Westhues
Send us Fan Mail This episode features a conversation with a longtime friend who spent the early 1970s living in Helsinki during the rise of Finland’s progressive rock movement. Known locally for his WFHB radio show (Bloomington, Indiana) on Finnish and Scandinavian music, he brings firsthand...
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TGE Episode 332 – Megan Bee
Send us Fan Mail This episode features Ohio singer‑songwriter Megan Bee, whose music blends earthy folk roots with vivid storytelling and a wanderer’s spirit. We talk about her creative path, the landscapes that shape her songs, and the stories behind her latest work. It’s an intimate, grounded...
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TGE Episode 331 - Mike Hollon
Send us Fan Mail Mike Hollon is an Asheville‑based singer‑songwriter known for his groovy blend of funky roots, bluesy Americana, and heartfelt, working‑class lyricism. Originally from Lincoln, Nebraska, he’s lived and created music across San Diego and Kansas City before settling in Asheville in...
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TGE Episode 330 - Don Arbor
Send us Fan Mail This episode features Don Arbor, the award‑winning singer, songwriter, and video storyteller whose music and films have touched audiences nationwide. Join us as Don reflects on his creative journey, the stories behind his songs, and the art that continues to inspire his work…
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TGE Episode 329 - Davey Allen
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Two Good Ears, the show where music and conversation meet. Today we’re joined by Davey Allen, the voice, keyboards, leader and driving force behind Davey and the Midnights. DAVY AND THE MIDNIGHTS WEBSITE TGE PLAYLIST #329 - DAVEY AND THE MIDNIGHTS ON SPOTIFY YOUTUBE -...
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TGE Episode 328 – Corky Laing
Send us Fan Mail This episode features legendary drummer Corky Laing, best known for his powerhouse work with his musical partnes Leslie West in the iconic rock band Mountain as well as Jack Bruce in the supergroup West, Bruce & Laing, as well as Corky's solo career as a performer and songwriter....
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TGE Episode 327 - Wesley Hanna
Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is Texas singer-songwriter Wesley Hanna, a true voice of the Lone Star State with a knack for weaving raw, personal stories into his music. Known for his emotive style and a blend of classic country, Americana, and folk, Wesley’s songs often explore themes of love,...
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TGE Episode 326 - Todd Snider
Send us Fan Mail Todd Snider was a sharp witted troubadour whose songs blended humor, heart, and hard truth. Sadly, Todd passed away recently, which inspired me to present this cool interview we did in 2010. In this episode of Two Good Ears, we revisit an interview recorded at WFHB in…
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TGE Episode 325 - Heather Styka
Send us Fan Mail Music is a spiritual language. Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with Chicago singer/songwriter Heather Styka. Heather Styka is a Chicago-based singer-songwriter whose music blends folk, Americana, and alt-country with poetic, heartfelt storytelling. Known for her warm…
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TGE Episode 324 – Robert Stoner
Send us Fan Mail Music is a spiritual language. Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with California singer/songwriter Robert Stoner. Robert Stoner is a singer-songwriter based in Berkeley, California, whose music explores the quiet complexities of American life. His work blends introspective...
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TGE Episode 323 - Peter Cooper (Remembering David Olney)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we explore the life and legacy of David Olney—a masterful songwriter, poet, and performer whose music blended grit, grace, and storytelling in unforgettable ways. Featuring a heartfelt conversation with Peter Cooper, acclaimed journalist, musician, and former...
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TGE Episode 322 – Marty Cooper
Send us Fan Mail Host Rich Reardin talks with California singer-songwriter Marty Cooper — a true hidden gem in the American music landscape. Marty’s a storyteller at heart, someone who’s been quietly shaping the soundtrack of our lives for decades. You might not know his name off the top of your...
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TGE Episode 321 – Daniel Kenny
Send us Fan Mail Today, in Two Good Ears, host Rich Reardin sits down with Daniel Kenny — Maryland singer-songwriter and frontman of From The Dirt. With deep roots in Bluegrass, Country, Folk, and Rock, Daniel shares his journey, the heart behind the music, and how his life has shaped the sound…
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TGE Episode 320 – Jubal Lee Young
Send us Fan Mail TGE host Rich Reardin talks with guest songwriter and musician Jubal Lee Young, who’s been carving out his own path with music that blends elements of country, rock, and folk. He grew up around music, as his father (Steve Young) was a vital force behind the 'outlaw country'...
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TGE Episode 319 - Ernie Palmer
Send us Fan Mail Host Rich Reardin talks with Georgia singer/songwriter Ernie Palmer. Ernie is a 76-year-old singer-songwriter whose life story runs from small-town Georgia to the battlefields of Vietnam, from driving dump trucks to teaching history overseas. Now retired, he writes songs shaped…
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TGE Episode 318 - Lyal Strickland
Send us Fan Mail Americana singer-songwriter Lyal Strickland joins the show to talk about life, music, and the stories rooted in his small-town Missouri upbringing. A seventh-generation farmer, Lyal brings a rare authenticity to his songwriting, blending tradition with timeless storytelling. LYAL...
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TGE Episode 317 - Tom Macek
Send us Fan Mail Join Two Good Ears host Rich Reardin as he talks with Tom Macek from WRRG Chicago 88.9 FM or streaming online at onlineradiobox.com, about his program called 'Classical Rock', based on the concept of 'underground radio' from the late sixties and early seventies. WRRG CHICAGO 88.9...
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TGE Episode 316 - Domenic Cicala
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Rich Reardin sits down with Domenic Cicala — a D.C.-based Americana singer-songwriter whose music blends heartfelt storytelling with country, folk, and rock influences. We talk about his songwriting process, musical roots, and what drives the emotion behind...
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TGE Episode 315 - Robert Deitch
Send us Fan Mail TGE host Rich Reardin talks with singer-songwriter Robert Deitch who joins the show to talk about his journey from small-town Iowa to Nashville’s songwriting circles. With a voice full of grit and soul, and a catalog of over 300 songs, Robert brings real-life storytelling to the...
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TGE Episode 314 – Tom Paxton & C. Daniel Boling
Send us Fan Mail Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with Tom Paxton & Daniel Boling. Today on the podcast, we’re honored to welcome two artists whose voices have helped shape the landscape of American folk music. Tom Paxton is a true icon—his songs have been sung around campfires, in concert...
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TGE Episode 313 – Bob Davoli
Send us Fan Mail Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer/sonwriter Bob Davoli. Bob Davoli is a storyteller at heart, weaving emotion and experience into every note he sings. With a deep appreciation for the raw honesty of folk music, he brings a seasoned voice and a profound respect…
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TGE Episode 312 – LoveSeat
Send us Fan Mail Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with the duo 'LoveSeat', consisting of a husband and wife team, Bill “Poss” and JJ Passalacqua. Listen online on our website at https://www.twogoodears.net/ or on your favorite app or podcast platform. Please support TGE and click on FOLLOW...
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TGE Episode 311 – Alison Tucker
Send us Fan Mail Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with Texas singer/songwriter Alison Tucker. Alison Tucker is a singer-songwriter from Austin, whose songs reflect real life — the messy, the funny, the beautiful, and the hard. Blending folk, country, and Americana, she shares stories and...
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TGE Episode 310 – Bob Johnston
Send us Fan Mail Today on TGE, Rich Reardin is revisiting the world of famed music producer Bob Johnston, but with a fresh perspective. Joining Rich as guest host is the immensely talented Bob Cheevers, a renowned singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas. Together, they listen to clips from Rich's...
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TGE Episode 309 – Bob Lucas
Send us Fan Mail Join TGE host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/banjoist Bob Lucas. Bob's music has been covered by artists like Alison Krauss. In the '70s, he co-founded the boundary-pushing band Eclectricity, blending folk with global influences, and he's…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two Good Ears is what happens when one lifelong audiofile, musician, producer, audio engineer, and storyteller sits down with the people who make music worth listening to. Host Rich Reardin invites artists, producers, engineers, and fellow sound‑obsessives to talk shop, swap stories, and lend an ear on how music really gets made.
The show grew out of 'In Search of a Song' which morphed into 'Beyond a Song', a long‑running radio series Rich co-hosted and produced from 2005 with guitarist Jason Wilber (John Prine). Over 700 episodes aired on PRX, capturing candid moments with icons, innovators, and the unsung heroes of the music, in the recording studio and on stage performance.
Today, in podcast form, Two Good Ears carries that spirit forward. It blends fresh interviews, pro‑audio insight, music history, and the kind of relaxed, real conversations that only happen when musicians talk
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Rich Reardin
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