With over three decades in the Music/Entertainment industry as a respected producer, musician and engineer, Rich Waller knows the ins and outs of the music business. And the ups and downs. And how it all fits together. Having worked with artists like John Legend, Grover Washington Jr., Michael Brecker, The Roots and so many others, Rich climbed his way up the ladder by paying attention and by being curious. And his innate curiosity always led him to finding out what the task at hand was, and how to master that task. And when you add his positions as Product Specialist and Sales Rep for multiple sound companies into the mix, that makes him a true musical Renaissance Man. Join Glenn Barratt and Rich on this fascinating musical journey.

Kevin Hanson's journey has taken him across multiple musical scenes. As an accomplished guitarist, singer and songwriter, he's been a part of the Rock scene, the Jazz scene, the R&B scene and the Hip-Hop scene, all contributing to his musical and social development. And what an education it's been along the way. As a part of the band Huffamoose, he learned the ups and downs of the music business, and that a band's upward trajectory isn't always a guarantee of success when the record company pulls the rug out from under you. And whether he's appearing at the Fillmore in San Francisco, New York's Madisons Square Garden or the White House in Washington D.C. as part of the Philadelphia Eagle's entourage, he doesn't forget where he came from and what got him to where he is today.

Jim and Paula Minacci are a couple of Philadelphia gems. Besides being the caretakers of Gloria Dei Old Swedes Church, the second-oldest church in the US, they are also the presenters of the Sexton Sideshow musical series and have a true sense of art and community. Jim and Paul discuss how they have brought art and community together, and they address the rewards and challenges of presenting a show like a musical tribute to the Coen Brothers film "O Brother, Where Art Thou." And how the rewards are worth all the effort. And then some.

To say Chuck Staab is a well-rounded musician would be a major understatement. As a Princeton grad, drummer, poet, surfer, percussionist, teacher and writer, he brings a lot to the musical table. And his life experiences are equally formidable. At 22 he was touring the world with singer-songwriter/recording artist Melody Gardot, and his travels have included 44 countries and enough stories to last a lifetime. Join Glenn Barratt as he takes a trip with one of the most fascinating musicians out there. Chuck Staab. Where he's been, but more importantly, where he's headed from here.

Michael Tearson is a Hall of Fame radio broadcaster and is without question, a Philadelphia radio icon. As a pioneer underground DJ, concert host, author, actor and recording artist, he's covered a lot of ground in his career. He was playing FM rock music in the infancy of FM rock music, when DJs picked their own playlist, and he served that role for legendary Philly radio stations like WXPN, WMMR and WMGK, both as an on-air talent and music director. He's gone from being a fledgling folk singer to an historic radio DJ and now an unexpected return to folk singer. Come with us on that remarkable journey.

Phyllis Chapell is one of a kind. With a repertoire that includes songs sung in 13 languages, her style of international music and "world songs" has been developed and honed over many years. And the result is a singular musical experience for the audience. She is comfortable in so many genres, including American folk, jazz and popular music, and then add in a dose of her originals to round it all out. She has recently been named as one of the top 500 jazz vocalist of all time by renowned music writer Scott Yanow. And if that wasn't enough, the video for her song "Howling Wolf" has recently been awarded the Bronze Medal in the 2025 Global Music Awards. It was a pleasure to talk to her about her unique musical journey.

Lizanne Knott has been writing songs as long as she can remember. And those songs have subsequently reached an international audience and resulted in multiple tours of the UK, Ireland, Spain and here in the US. Her style has been described as "Badass rocker meets wounded bird, with a heavy dose of unapologetic lust thrown into the mix." Combine that with her talent as a painter and her long connection with animal rescue and it makes for a compelling conversation with one of the most artistic, empathetic, caring human beings out there.

Dan Kauffman is a one-man band. Or at least he could be if there were four or five more of him. He's an accomplished singer, songwriter, bassist, drummer, guitarist and also plays keyboards. Since his return from the West Coast in 2008, Dan has performed live on the East Coast and touring on a regular basis, as well as steady studio work. And for the last decade, he has been organizing and performing in "A Night of Stardust," a David Bowie tribute which has become a Philly favorite. And then throw hosting his own podcast into the mix and we were surprised he even had time to be our guest. But here he is, another interesting journey.