This conversation is with Blake Elkin, owner of State 48 Water. Blake discussed his background, explaining that he originally came from the Bay Area in California before moving to Arizona in 2012. He shared how he started State 48 Water through helping friends with water treatment in their homes, leveraging his previous experience working for a corporate water treatment company. Blake also mentioned his service in the Air National Guard, where he has served for 16.5 years, and recently re-enlisted for another three-year term. He explained how his National Guard duties work with running the business, involving weekend training and annual training periods that allow him to manage the company. The conversation also covered UFC fighting, movies like Rockstar, and personal stories about family and pets, with the business owner's dog making several appearances during the recording.

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In this episode of Drumming Up Conversation Justin and Andrea Wood discussed their recent weekend activities, including attending a Catholic church service for Justin's mother's confirmation and a family gathering. They shared their experiences and observations about the lengthy and unusual church service, which lasted four hours. The conversation then shifted to the passing of Justin's grandmother, who was 97 years old, and their thoughts on the assisted living facility's handling of the situation, particularly regarding the timing for clearing out her room. They also discussed upcoming events, including WrestleMania and Andrea's birthday, as well as plans for a documentary shoot with friends. The episode concluded with a reminder about supporting the podcast through listening and sharing, and information about the band Temporal Displacement's new remastered music.

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The podcast Drumming Up Conversation hosted by Justin and Andrea Wood, featured a repeat guest Peter Veunnasack to discuss the 2001 movie "Rockstar." The conversation centered on the film's portrayal of the music industry, particularly focusing on Mark Wahlberg's performance as a musician who gets the opportunity to replace a band member and join a fictional band called Steel Dragon. The hosts and guest discussed the movie's accurate depiction of 1980s music culture, the real musicians who appeared in the film, and how the movie's release coincidentally occurred just before 9/11, which likely impacted its box office performance. The discussion also touched on the technical aspects of filming concert scenes and the film's connection to actual music industry dynamics.

Peter and Drumming discussed the 2001 movie Rockstar, which is based on a real-life misunderstanding within the band Judas Priest. They explored how the movie's plot mirrors a situation where band members assumed each other was leaving, leading to a decade-long breakup. Peter noted the movie's similarities to other films like Wedding Singer and Wayne's World, and they discussed the real band Steel Dragon that was formed for the movie. The conversation also touched on the movie's soundtrack, with Peter sharing his appreciation for 80s music and mentioning how he introduced his children to songs from that era.

Peter and Drumming discussed nostalgia around 1980s and 1990s communication technologies, including pagers, phone blocking codes, and payphone hacks. They reflected on the casting of Jennifer Aniston in a recent movie, with Drumming praising her performance and suggesting her limited availability due to Friends might explain her limited screen time. The conversation also touched on Brad Pitt's role in Interview with the Vampire and speculation about whether he had done musicals before.

Peter and Drumming discussed their shared fascination with music and drumming, drawing parallels to the movie A Star Is Born. Peter shared his regret about not pursuing percussion in school due to shyness, while Drumming described the unique thrill of performing live music and the challenges of managing the time between shows. They also talked about their families' involvement in music, with Drumming highlighting his son Justin's exceptional ability to replicate complex drum patterns. The conversation concluded with a discussion about video game drumming experiences and the unique aspects of playing