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Scott Ballew (singer, songwriter, musician, filmmaker, creative dynamo) returns to the show to talk about his latest album "Rio Bravo" released in late March 2024. check Scott's work at and find his music at
info_outline Willy Mason - singer/songwriter, folktalerThe Jalapeno
Singer, songwriter, folktaler, Willy Mason, on the program telling us about his musical, philosophical, and theatrical explorations. Thanks all for tuning in
info_outline Tom Norbury - Navy Veteran and FishermanThe Jalapeno
info_outline Brothers McMahon / Workman Song - music life and creative growthThe Jalapeno
brothers Sean + Griffin McMahon and Ted MacInness on the program telling us about musician life, sobriety, creative growth, and more. great guys, talented guys. fun to have them all together to talk things through. thank you for tuning in . the song you hear on this episode is called "No It's Not" by Workman Song
info_outline Dick Everett - Lifelong BuilderThe Jalapeno
91.5 year old Dick Everett was kicked out of school in 3rd grade and has been hard at work ever since as a blacksmith, builder, model-airplane maker, machinist, designer, storyteller, and more. Glad to have him on the show, thanks for tuning in. Thanks as well to Aaron Mason on sound design and A Nave Espacial w. the music
info_outline Chef DeonThe Jalapeno
Chef Deon of Martha's Vineyard!
info_outline Tim Lawson - Artist and BridgemakerThe Jalapeno
Tim Lawson is an exceptional contemporary American artist whose work is widely-recognized and on display in notable public collections like the Portland Museum of Art, Farnsworth Museum, Yale University Art Gallery, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and more. Tune in to learn more about his perspective on and lifelong experience with art. https://tallenlawson.com/
info_outline Clara Grossman - Vibrant SurvivorThe Jalapeno
Clara Grossman is a survivor of The Holocaust. The strength, attentiveness, and will to live that carried her through those days have her thriving now. Vibrant, sharp, and generous, at 90 years old, Clara shares her story here. Thank you for tuning in.
info_outline Reed Hayes - a Special ForceThe Jalapeno
Tune in to learn more about U.S. Green Beret, Reed Hayes. Reed is a West Point graduate who dedicated over a decade to the U.S. Military, with 3 stints overseas in Afghanistan and Jordan. He tells us about his experience along the way, what he learned, and what he's experiencing in his first few years out of the Army. Thank you Reed, and thank you all for listenting.
info_outline Hayden Pedigo - West Texas SonThe Jalapeno
Hayden Pedigo is an experimental musician from Amarillo, TX. His new album is slated for release in September 2021 via Mexican Summer, w. whom Hayden signed in 2020. Hayden also stars in a documentary called 'Kid Candidate', about his unexpected run for Amarillo City council, which will be available to the public in July '21. A lively, creative, and talented fellow. Thanks for tuning in
info_outlineKatie Shepherd is a writer and audio producer.
She recently graduated from Columbia's MFA (creative nonfiction) program, which she navigated while working full-time in NYC.
With a wide array of work experience and creative contribution, Katie shares her thoughts here on writing, storytelling, and sustained effort -- the importance of showing up and consistently drawing inspiration from daily life.
Thank you Katie and thank you listeners for tuning in