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What’s Up? With Danny
by Daniel Brueck
Hey! Welcome to What's Up? With Danny! This is a show where my friend Andy and I talk to people about what they're passionate about and what got them there! Hope it inspires you to go after what you’re passionate about!
Episodes
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107 - Brianna Blackburn
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our very funny new friend, Brianna Blackburn. She is a comedian in the Grand Rapids area. We talk about her start in comedy, crowd work, how she writes her material, her performance style, finding her voice in comedy, and so much more! You can find…
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106 - Trevor Swanson #4
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with old best friend Trevor Swanson. He returns for his fourth time on the show! We talk about his recent venture into the comedy world, we compare and contrast comedy to musical performance, we talk about his recent joining of Hexing, what Tim. has been doing,...
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105 - Emily Killvers
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our new friend Emily Killvers. Emily is a tattoo artist in the West Michigan area. We have a chat about how she got into tattooing, her experiences with her old shop, overcoming a harsh experience early in her career, how injury has affected her, the new...
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104 - Kameron Chauvez #2
Hey! On today's episode we sit down once again with out old friend Kameron Chauvez. Andy and I had a great time chatting with Kam about his new(ish) music project, his upcoming album, we share some old Secret Grief stories, the creation of Space Dogg Collective, writing music, getting outside of...
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103 - Bobby Boucher
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our new friend, Bobby Boucher, the man behind Vybe Studios. We talk about being a father, his time in the music industry, being on the radio, following your dreams, his goals, and more! You can find out more about Vybe Studios here: https://vybegr.com/ You...
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102 - Jude Lolley
Hey! On today's episode we welcome our new friend, Jude Lolley to the show! Jude plays in the band Jude Lolley and the Flux. We talked about his start in music, getting acquainted with the West Michigan music scene, finding the bass guitar, his practices on stage, his writing process, his goals,...
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What's Up? with The Way Down Podcast
Hey! This is an SWAPCAST with our bud Colt of The Way Down Podcast. I was lucky enough to be a guest on the show and this is the episode! We're sharing to help promote Colt's show and give our listeners a taste of what he's doing! This was a really fun experience and you should absolutely check…
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101 - Jennifer Bartlett
Hey! On today's episode we welcome to the studio our friend, Jennifer Bartlett of the band Lokella. We chat with her about her start in music, Fine Fine Titans, the birth of Lokella, what their goals are, working in the hair and makeup industry, her writing, and more! You can listen to Lokella...
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100 - Michi Farias
Hey! 100! Can you believe it? 100 episodes. We hit that mark with our friend, Michi Farias a local artist in the Grand Rapids area. We talk about music, playing with Further Closer, her solo songs, the art she's created, how she defines the value in her work, local artists she admires, and more!...
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99 - Mike Schertenlieb #3
Hey! On today's episode we sit down once again with our old friend Mike Schertenlieb! This was such a blast and we love having Mike come on the show. We chat about what's he's been doing during the pandemic, his art and the ways he'd like to continue to advance in his creation, practice, his...
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98 - Olivia Odette
Hey! On today's episode we sit down virtually with our friend, Olivia Odette. We hadn't talked to Olivia in years, but we picked up like it was just yesterday. We chatted about where she found her interest in music, her first "job" working at the MXTP venue, The Intersection, going on the road,...
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97 - Terence Burton
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our old friend, Terence Burton. This was such a fun episode! We caught up with Terence and chatted about his time in music, playing with the band Virginia Wolf, how he got into working at as a casino dealer, what makes him love the craft, things people…
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96 - Jair Driesenga #2
Hey! On today's episode we have a return from our friend, Jair Driesenga of the band Brother Adams. He has returned to talk about the Park Theatre Open Mic, the content he's been working on, and Brother Adams. We also talk about the community an open mic can create, empowering others to have an...
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95 - Jahshua Smith
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our friend, Jahshua Smith. Jahshua is an emcee from Detroit, MI as well as the expansion coordinator from AdviseMI, a group that helps give students in Michigan a path to further their studies beyond high school. We talk about his musical influences…
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94 - Jake Bredeson #3
Hey! Welcome to season 4!! On the first episode of this season we sit down virtually with my oldest friend in the book, Jake Bredeson. We talk about what he's been up to since the last time he was on, his adventures being a rafting instructor throughout the country, what his plans are for the...
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Season 4!
Hey! This is an announcement about the future! Enjoy!
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What’s Up? With Me - Episode 1 - New Years Resolutions
Hey! Welcome to a new weekly segment we’re trying out that for now we’re calling, “What’s Up? With Me.” These will be short, weekly episodes where I discuss a different topic to get people thinking about something new. These topics will change weekly. This weeks topic is about New Years...
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93 - Joe Whalen
Hey! On today's episode Andrew and I sit down with our new friend, Joe Whalen. Joe is executive director for Fresh Coast Alliance, o noprofit organization that helps people with a criminal history or with substance abuse. We talk about his upbringing, coming back to town even when you didn't want...
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92 - Jackie Kalmink
Hey! On today's episode Andrew and I sit down with our friend Jackie Kalmink. We talk about the recent The Fever Haze show, what Further Closer has been up to, her recent joining of the band Greet Death, the west Michigan music scene, and more! You can listen to The Fever Haze here:...
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91 - Matthew Scott
Hey! On today's episode, Andy and I talk to Matthew Scott, owner and operator of Lemonjello's Coffee in Holland, MI. We talk about his upbringing, working at coffee shops while on the road, the opening on Lemonjello's, the venue aspect of the business, the history of Lemonjello's, coffee...
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90 - Jacob Scott
Hey! On today's episode, Andy and I sit down with Jacob Scott, the man behind Bobby Jacobs & Willoughby Band. We talk about the progression of that band, the writing process for the new album, playing with talented people, willow, the songs on the album and what they're about, and so much more!…
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89 - Kareen Erbe
Hey! On today's episode we sit down virtually with our new friend, Kareen Erbe. Kareen runs Broken Ground Permaculture which helps people in colder climates grow their own food and teaches people how to live more sustainably and self-reliant. We talk her early-life, how she came to start this...
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88 - Logan Boyle
Hey! On today's episode we sit down virtually with our old friend, Logan Boyle. We talk about his start in music, the timeline of his band Alaska, Convenient Trash, flight school, and more! You can listen to Convenient, Trash here. Email us at [email protected] with any comments,...
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87 - Antighost
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with Sean and Dylan of the band Antighost. We talk about their upcoming tour, the origin of the band, how they planned a tour during a pandemic, their goals, and more! You can listen to Antighost here. Find them on social media @ or / antighostmusic. Email us…
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86 - Dr. Dave Hillis
Hey! On today's episode Andy and I sit down with Dr. Dave Hillis, a lifestyle engineer here in West Michigan. We talk about his life growing up, his interest in always learning new things, hypnotherapy, the different practices he uses, helping people become higher versions of themselves, and so...
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85 - Zack Harper #3
Hey! On today's episode Andy and I sit down with our friend and 3rd time guest, Zack Harper. Zack has a new music project and he comes on to talk about that, the music scene, playing in different bands, his balance between himself and his performance-self, and more! You can check out Zack Harper...
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84 - Brent Richards
Hey! On today's episode, Andrew and I sit down with our friend and dad, Brent Richards. We talk about how he became interested in music, some of his playing days, being the Lakeland dad, getting older, the music in his blood, playing in the church, his work with the rescue mission, and more! You...
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83 - Mystery Guest
Hey! On today's episode Andrew and I sit down with a very special mystery guest. I would normally put information in this part, but no spoilers!!! Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or suggestions. Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen to...
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82 - Adam Aldridge
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our old friend, Adam Aldridge. We talked about his start in music, his first band, Oh! August, Counselor, some of his other projects, his work playing in the church, and more! You can listen to Counselor here. Email [email protected] with any...
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81 - Jim Versluis
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our old friend and drummer of the band, Greet Death, Jim Versluis. We talk about his start in music, The Dockside Fever, The Fever Haze, touring, writing songs, Greet Death and their upcoming plans, Glam Campbell, and more! You can hear Greet Death here.…
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80 - Aaron Devries
Hey! On today's episode we sit down virtually with our friend, Aaron Devries of the band Wolves and Machines. We talk about his start in music, the formation of W&M, their first show, Fischer Hall, Bled Fest, where the band is at right now, the future, and more! You can listen to Wolves and...
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79 - Cayman Weed
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our friend, Cayman Weed. This is an episode about cannabis! We talk a little about music, his year's following high school, his study in cannabis, cannabis as a medicine, working in the industry, and more! Email [email protected] with any...
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78 - Tyler Tate
Hey! On today's episode we sit down front of the band Hollow Front, Tyler Tate! We talk about his start in music, how he developed over the course of several bands, the formation and progression of Hollow Front, their upcoming plans, and more! You can listen to Hollow Front here:...
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77 - Trevor Swanson #3
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our good friend, Trevor Swanson. His record 3rd time on the podcast! We talk about his first couple of bands, our current band Tim, wrestling, working in radio, his goals in that industry, and more! You can listen to Tim here:...
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76 - Veronica Eileen
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our old friend, Veronica Eilieen. We talk about her first days playing music, her first keyboard and guitar, how she writes songs, what she's been up to during the pandemic, and vibes on vibes on vibes. You can hear her music here:...
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75 - Jesse Curtis
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with vocalist of the band Amoura, Jesse Curtis. We talk about how he got his start in music, some of the first bands he's played in, the timeline of the band Amoura, his vocal style, Amoura's future plans, and more! You can listen to Amoura here:...
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74 - Mike Stiffler
Hey! On today’s episode we sit down with Mike Stiffler of Mike Stiffler Studio. We talk about how he got involved in the community of Muskegon through music, his start into videography and storytelling, the way his editing process works, some of the styles he shoots in, figuring out the value of...
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73 - JR Kotrc
Hey! On today’s episode we sit down with Amoura drummer and owner of JRK Studios, JR Kotrc. We talk about his start in music, his time in We Call This Irony, being in Amoura, his transition into working in a salon, being a male in that field, his style, opening his own studio, and more! You can...
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72 -Jubenal Rodriguez
Hey! On today’s episode we sit down with local artist, Jubenal Rodriguez. We talk about what he’s passionate about, his start in art, growing up with his talent, color theory, how he found his arts worth and value, his goals, and so much more! You can find out more about Jubenal’s work here:...
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71 - Chase Maycroft & Dustin Lantz
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with Chase Maycroft and Dustin Lantz, 2/5 of Timeless and one whole of Loomdem Cables. We talk about their start in music, playing shows at such a young age, working in the industry, their new cable company, and more! You can listen to Timeless here:...
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70 - Nick Barham
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with Nick Barham. We talk about his start in music, being in the band For All We Know, his transition into Attack! Attack!, tour stories, his time in the band Brightwell, his new(ish) restaurant venture, and more! You can listen to Brightwell here:...
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69 - Jesse Lawson
Hey! On today's episode we sit down virtually with Jesse Lawson. We talk his start in music, the different places he's played music, the styles of music he's played, joining and leaving Sleeping With Sirens, his new solo project, writing music for himself, and more! You can check out Jesse's new...
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68 - Justin Vanhook
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with our friend, Justin Vanhook. We talk about his start in music, life on the road with the band Sleeping With Sirens, Warped Tour, what it's like being a guitar tech, life outside of touring, what he's been up to lately, and more! Email...
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67 - Caleb Speice
Hey! On today's episode we sit down with Caleb Speice. We talk about his timeline in music, the early days of the local scene, his time in the band Lakeland, how he had to change his life in a major way, and more! Email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or suggestions. Be...
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66 - Mark Leech
Hey! On today's episode we sit down virtually with the guy behind the Grand Rapids venue, Skelletones. We talk about why he got into music, listening to Kenny Rogers as a youth, his time playing in bands, why he wanted to open up initially, the closing, the aftermath, the revival, and more! You…
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65 - Chad Flores
Hey! On today's episode we sit down virtually with Michigan Country artist, Chad Flores. We talk about how he got his start in music, playing in bars while still being in high school, gaining the respect in a scene or from the crowd, becoming a solo artist, the difference between off and on stage...
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64 - Andrew Koji Shiraki
Hey! On today's episode I sit down virtually with my friend, and singer/songwriter/activist Koji. We talk about their start in music, growing up in the Harrisburg scene, touring, representation in the industry and what it does and doesn't do, performing, finding a community and taking action…
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BONUS EPISODE 1 - Ty Dykema
Hey! Today's special bonus episode is with my friend Ty Dykema. This is the first episode of a new series where my guest and I talk about nothing but the NBA. We talk about his love of the Boston Celtics, how this crazy COVID season has gone, my love of the Philadelphia 76ers, who we want to see…
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63 - James Champion
Hey! On today's episode I sit down virtually with my friend, James Champion. We talk about his start in music, what made him pick up a guitar, his songwriting, writing with other people, playing in Mount Pleasant, booking shows, touring, and more! You can listen to Ditch Lily here:...
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62 - Nate Dorough
Hey! On today's episode I sit down virtually with my friend Nate Dorough, longtime promoter in the Michigan music scene. We talk about where he found his passion for booking live music, the Livingston Underground, the start and progression of Fusion Shows, the history of Bled Fest, being a…
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Hey! Welcome to What's Up? With Danny! This is a show where my friend Andy and I talk to people about what they're passionate about and what got them there! Hope it inspires you to go after what you’re passionate about!
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Daniel Brueck
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