I have the utmost gratitude for Bill Brownlee gracing me with an appearance for Episode No. 136.

Bill is so many things, and I confidently say that barely knowing him.

What he is above all -- at least at this moment -- is generous for taking time out of his life to come sit with a perfect stranger, and I couldn't be happier about the conversation that resulted from his decision to do so.

Bill and I talked about his careers in the record-label industry and as a writer for The Kansas City Star. We discussed his fine, fine work over at Plastic Sax as well as There Stands the Glass, both of which I encourage you to make regular visit ...