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In this episode, Jack Inslee sits down with Talia Ayers Randolph, a multidisciplinary healing artist, sound healer, yoga teacher, and Reiki master offering free community events at the LINE LA. Talia shares her path from a spiritually rooted childhood to becoming a full-time practitioner of the healing arts, including a formative sabbatical in South Africa that reshaped her life’s purpose. The conversation explores sound healing, daily rituals, reclaiming stillness, and why breathwork may be the most accessible first step toward transformation. Talia also speaks powerfully about digital mindfulness, mentorship, and the liberating power of awakening—reminding us that even in an overwhelming world, healing begins with listenin

Step into the world of Seoul-based artist Yoonjeong Lee on this episode of HEAR Here. Host Jack Inslee sits down at the Line LA in Koreatown, Los Angeles, to explore Lee’s journey from childhood crafting to becoming a celebrated sculptor and metalworker. Lee’s work, featured in the exhibitions Curtain for Earrings at the Line LA and Heroes and Protagonists at Gobi in East Hollywood, reimagines everyday objects like nails and earring holders, elevating their overlooked importance.Through this conversation, conducted entirely in Korean and translated by curator Jenny from Gobi, Lee reflects on her unique artistic process, her fascination with casting metals, and her first use of AI to create “third skin” textures. The discussion delves into her philosophy of breaking down hierarchies, finding value in the small and unseen, and creating a world without dominant or subordinate roles. For Lee, art is a way to spotlight forgotten objects and challenge traditional notions of importance.Yoonjeong also shares personal reflections on her quiet personality and her curiosity about how a bolder version of herself might have shaped her art. After this introduction, the rest of the episode features the full conversation in Korean, with both Lee and Jenny responding entirely in their native language, preserving the authenticity of their dialogue.

Discover the wild spirit of West Texas with Brent Looby, co-founder and CEO of Desert Door Distillery, on this episode of HEAR Here. Jack Inslee sits down with Brent at the Line Hotel in Austin, Texas, to uncover the rich history and unique qualities of Sotol—a plant-based spirit with 10,000 years of heritage. From its origins as a survival tool for indigenous peoples to its modern-day revival, Brent shares the story of how Desert Door became the first commercial Sotol distillery in the U.S. since Prohibition. Learn about Sotol’s sustainable harvesting, its artichoke-like properties, and why it’s a perfect substitute for mezcal, tequila, or even gin in cocktails. Whether you’re a spirits enthusiast or just curious about this ancient drink, this episode offers a crash course on the “Desert Spoon” and its transformation into a smooth, versatile spirit.

Explore the vibrant legacy of D.C.’s arts and music scene with Jamal Gray, a multigenerational musician, organizer, and artist, on this episode of HEAR Here. Jack Inslee chats with Jamal about his deep roots in Washington, D.C., from his family’s storied contributions to the city’s cultural fabric to his role in supporting now-prominent artists like Wale, Logic, and Kali Uchis. Jamal reflects on his journey through D.C.’s creative community, the influence of his father’s legendary Blackfire Records, and his latest passion: vinyl collecting and the launch of Mezzanine Vinyl. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about music, history, and the power of community.

mHart is Austin's first and only Asian-American music label, and on this edition of Hear HERE, Jack Inslee sits down with founder/producer/songwriter Waverly and artist Francene Rouelle, fresh of the release of their new album, finally a fairytale.

Travel to Jamaica through the lens of multi-disciplinary artist Russell Hamilton as he talks to Jack Inslee about the inspiration and execution of his installation "Passport" which was built out in the lobby of the LINE LA. From the history of grills to the ubiquity of Jamaican culture - Russell breaks down the many avenues of his work and personal experience.

What does it look like when the kitchen and bar are in harmony at a hotel? Listen in as Lukas B. Smith & Phil Marzelli - the F&B team behind No Goodbyes at the LINE DC - describe their collaborative process in an interview with Jack Inslee. 

Community is a buzz word we hear often, but what does it really mean to build and nurture it? Tune in as Jack Inslee has a conversation with Sarah Kim, founder of By Way of Us, and Jennifer Pauline, founder of With Creators, at the LINE 10 Year Anniversary bas in LA.

You can find Jaguar High Priestess in the lobby of the LINE Austin giving Tarot card readings and offering wellness services to the community. Tune in as Jack Inslee chats with her about her own health journey and how all of us can find answers through mindfulness.

If you want to know what DC and the surrounding DMV area sounds like, look no further than thfctry, a collective that has been elevating local artists and musicians with radio shows, event series and more. Tune in as Jack Inslee chats with Matt Jackson, Avery Showell and Reggie Prime about the genesis of thfctry.

Mohammad Gorjestani is an Iranian-born Director, Photographer, and Multidisciplinary Artist. His project 1-800-HAPPY-BIRTHDAY honors Black and Brown lives that were taken at the hands of police brutality. Learn more about his work as Jack Inslee has a conversation with Mohammed about his inspirations, projects and more.

Founded in 2021 by Korean and Black artist Dana Davenport, Dana’s Beauty Supply is an experimental installation and research project that reimagines the beauty supply as a space for critical dialogue, solidarity, and creativity while servicing the beauty needs of the community. More than 70 percent of all beauty supply stores that cater to Black and Brown communities in the US are Korean-owned. It is through this lens that we explore the potential for cross-cultural connection. Tune in as Jack Inslee chats with Dana about the inspiration behind the installation and her own experiences with the beauty industry. 

During COVID-19, Mignon Hemsley and Danuelle Doswell saw a tweet about Millennials and houseplants and decided to start a company. Now, their business Grounded is a one-stop shop for plants, consultation, wellness and more that is thriving in DC and beyond. Tune in as Jack Inslee chats with them about their plant ancestry, the roots of their business and more.

Bass extraordinaire Giulio Xavier Cetto is a fixture in the Bay Area jazz scene and sits down with Jack Inslee to chat about his musical journey, his monthly series here at the LINE SF and what makes the SF jazz community unique.

Have you ever wondered what kind of podcasts kids would make if they were given the tools and resources? Thanks to 826 Valencia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting under-resourced students with their writing skills, children are given a platform for their stories. We spoke to Programs Coordinator Angela Iton, who shared some insight into the organization and the podcasting program at their Tenderloin location.

Jazz Mills was pent up during COVID-19 and frustrated knowing there were hungry people without access to food - and she did something about it. Alongside some friends, Jazz founded Free Lunch ATX - a collective of creatives who provide meal support to those experiencing homelessness. Tune in to hear her unique perspective and experience feeding the unhoused and how she has proved that you can help if you just *do* something about it. 

Dewey Saunders is a collage artist best known for designing album covers for the likes of Anderson Paak, Future and more. On this episode of HEAR Here, Jack Inslee chats with him about his creative process, how he achieves work/life balance and his general approach to keeping his work and mentality fresh amidst all of the social media content today.

Learn how Melissa L. Jones turned her own family food journey into an entire platform on this week's episode of Hear Here. Melissa has dedicated her life to promoting voices of color in food and agriculture, and chats with Jack Inslee about the gensis of her work and the diverse tapestry of people in the DMV area and beyond working to get food from farm to plate.

At a young age, Hakim Tafari was overweight, out of shape, drinking, partying and saw no way out. A few chance encounters later, and now Hakim is a Buddhist Dharma practitioner and meditation facilitator blending his meditative practice with street and trail running. Tune in as Jack Inslee chats with Hakim about his journey from nightlife to enlightenment.

Why can't cannabis edibles be treated with the same culinary care as other food products? Jack Inslee explores all things edibles with Nathan Cozzolino, co-founder of Rose Los Angeles - which is a small edible kitchen which is actually now located in San Francisco, California. Tune in to learn more about how edibles have changed over the past few decades, how chefs play off the flavor of cannabis to create their own collaborative edibles with Rose and why no two people are alike when it comes to effects of cannabinoids and edibles.

Future Front Texas is a thriving, state-wide nonprofit with a community of nearly 2,000 artists and creative workers. Sprung from a student journalism project that blossomed into community meet-ups, the group conversation centered around sexism in the local creative scene and what to do about it. And then, says founder Jane Hervey, people just kept showing up, and the collective power kept building.

These days, there are far more non-alcoholic drink options and restaurants and bars across the world. Is this a trend, or are we just starting to notice it? How are people's drinking habits changing? What goes into a non alcoholic cocktail and how has the category changed over the past few years? Are these drinks becoming more popular or are bars and restaurants just doing more to meet people where they are? Tune in as Jack Inslee speaks with restaurant and beverage professionals about the ever-evolving world of non-alcoholic drinks and our relationship to alcohol. Featuring interviews with Bill Jensen of Tail Up Goat & Reveler's Hour in Washington, DC, Austin Hennelly and Han Cho of Kato Restaurant in Los Angeles, Danny Louie, beverage consultant for the LINE SF and Austin-based beverage consultant and bartender Robert Bjorn Taylor.

San Francisco's Tenderloin has long been an important place in the transgender community, home to the nation's first trans demonstration (the 1966 Compton's Cafeteria riot, predating Stonewall) and now The Transgender District, a six-block radius within the neighborhood. Founded by three black trans women in 2017, the world's first legally recognized transgender district works tirelessly to facilitate the healing, economic empowerment, and cultural enrichment of trans people in the Tenderloin. One of its founders, Aria Sa’id, shares the neighborhood's story through her own, tracing her path from being the only trans teen in her hometown to an agent of change in San Francisco and beyond. 

Discover the magical aspects of fermentation from Caroline Brain, founder of Kif Kefir Water, and pick up some practical insight, too: Learn the basics of fermenting food at home, and discover how fermented foods and beverages are key to unlocking gut health. 

Aura Aura’s Eileen Lee talks about her practice with aura photography, how it works, and what it was like to read aura portraits at the LINE DC.

The "Live Music Capital of the World" is also home to one of the most storied and legendary radio stations in the country, KUTX 98.9, The Austin Music Experience, which is kind of a window into the city itself.  Here, hear from three of the station's most legendary DJs talk about KUTX, Austin, and their careers in their own words, drawn from interviews with host Jack Inslee. Meet Rick McNulty (FKA "Rick Daddy"), the music director for KUTX; Laurie Gallardo, aka DJ LG, just named best personality for the seventh consecutive year in the Austin Chronicle's annual reader’s poll; and John Aielli, beloved host since 1966 who passed away in 2022 — he was and is widely mourned.

Lily Womble has got main character energy, and she’s on a mission to bring it out in everyone else, too, particularly in our dating lives. “Dating is a microcosm of wellbeing,” she believes. When she held a workshop on the subject at the LINE DC, we had her sit down for a roundtable discussion with our podcast host Jack Inslee (in a relationship), Maya Oren, brand manager (in a relationship), and Dante Cunningham, head of security (recently single and trying to date again). Lily Womble was a matchmaker in New York who’d set up 499 dates. But only a small percentage of her clients were finding love, and she herself was trapped in a toxic relationship. Once out, she asked herself, “How do I never settle again?” and found answers in the work of discovering what lay beneath her patterns. With what she learned, she changed her whole approach and founded @datebrazen to teach others what she’d learned. In this episode, Lily reminds us what dating apps are actually designed to do, gives detailed strategies on how to navigate those apps, and even assigns Dante — and hetero men everywhere — some homework.