Drumming Up Conversation
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Episode 238: Actress Em Genovese & Filmmaker Justin Sulham
This was an episode of Drumming Up Conversation podcast featuring Justin Sulham from Slashville Studios and actress Em Genovese. The hosts discussed their upcoming appearance at Creepy Con in Flagstaff and shared personal stories about filmmaking backgrounds. Justin Sulham explained how he founded Slashville Studios after experiencing issues with clients confusing his horror work with his commercial work, and shared a detailed story about a disappointing documentary project that was stolen from him early in his career. EM. Genovese discussed her transition from theater to film, including her experience performing in "Wait Until Dark" and studying opera in college. The conversation also covered their musical backgrounds, with Justin learning piano to score his own films and Em Genovese singing since childhood, and they shared personal experiences with mental health and how creative pursuits helped them through difficult times. Em also talks about her love of cooking and baking. Make sure to follow everything they're doing with the links below: https://www.slashvillestudios.com https://www.instagram.com/emgenovese https://www.instagram.com/let.em.eat.cake_ Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!
Episode 237: David Deane Haskell, Drummer and Writer From Japan
This was an episode of the podcast Drumming Up Conversation where hosts Justin and Andrea Wood interviewed David Deane Haskell, a drummer and writer currently living in Japan. David explained how he discovered the podcast through AI assistance using Claude Code, and shared his unique background starting with marching drums in competitive groups like the Blue Devils, followed by 10 years performing at Tokyo Disneyland, and recent coaching clinics in Indonesia. The conversation covered David's musical influences including Queensryche, Metallica, and Van Halen, his decision to pursue marching drums over drum set, and his experiences with orchestral percussion including playing Handel's Messiah. The hosts also discussed their own drumming backgrounds and experiences, with Justin having played since age 6, while Andrea had wanted to play drums in school but never pursued it. The discussion touched on various topics including concert experiences, the cost of live music in different countries, and the challenges of apartment living while playing drums. Check out everything David is up to at the link below: https://daviddeanehaskell.com Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!
Episode 236: Dave Shelton, Writer, Cartoonist, Filmmaker
This episode of Drumming Up Conversation features guest Dave Shelton, a writer, cartoonist, filmmaker, and musician who discussed his extensive career in entertainment and creative projects. Dave shared his background working at National Lampoon, writing for shows like "Everybody Loves Raymond," and creating characters including "Toon Groupies" and "Bitchy the Clown." He explained how he moved from New Jersey to West Virginia and his current life in a small town where he lives in a senior citizen complex. The conversation covered his work on various projects including music for the Special Olympics, his character Bitchy the Clown who has gained popularity and now appears on Cameo, and his upcoming involvement with the Flagstaff Creepy Con where he will participate in panels, meet and greets, and signings. Dave also discussed his friendship with wrestler Nikita Lyons, his experience working with celebrities like Paul Reubens and George Clooney, and his various creative endeavors including developing a "Bitchy the Clown" Trash cologne and working on merchandise opportunities. Make sure to go to the link below to find all the incredible things he's done and is working on now: https://snuggybear.com Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!
Episode 235: Psychic Medium Kelly Kristin
The Drumming Up Conversation podcast had a conversation with psychic medium Kelly Kristin, who shared her journey from teaching for 30 years to discovering her psychic abilities in her late 40s. Kelly discussed her case file method for psychic investigation, which helps families and law enforcement solve cases involving missing persons, unsolved deaths, and missing animals. She described a successful recent case where she helped locate a missing brother in a canal after 3 months of searching. The conversation covered Kelly's background working with juvenile offenders, her training in hard conversations about grief and loss, and her work with law enforcement teams. They discussed common misconceptions about psychic abilities, including people claiming to know information before meetings and questions about aura readings and paranormal experiences. Kelly shared her upcoming plans to speak and conduct readings at the Flagstaff Creepy Con event, and the hosts discussed their own experiences with psychic phenomena and antique stores. Make sure to check out everything she is up to with the link below: https://www.mediumkellykristin.com Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. s Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!
Episode 234: Jared Owner of Salce in Queen Creek Arizona
This is a conversation with Jared, owner of Salce hot sauce company in Queen Creek, Arizona, discussing his business journey and experiences. Jared explained how he transitioned from a 10-year career in video game design at companies like Saints Row and Disney to starting a hot sauce business with his wife in 2019. The couple began making hot sauce as a hobby, starting with a pineapple jalapeno recipe, and grew the business during COVID-19 when demand increased. Jared detailed the challenges of obtaining a commercial kitchen license and constructing a dedicated space on his residential property, which took eight months and required working with a contractor who obtained his commercial license during the process. He described their current product lineup including pineapple jalapeno, habanero, raspberry chipotle, and watermelon Fresno sauces. The conversation also covered Jared's gardening experiences in Arizona, including challenges with sun exposure and monsoon weather, and his positive experiences working with the Queen Creek community and local farming operations. Make sure to purchase their amazing products at the link below: https://www.getsalce.com Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!
Episode 233: "Desert Milf" Addyson James In Studio
This was a podcast conversation with Addyson James, also known as "Desert MILF," where she discussed her career transition from being a U.S. Navy helicopter mechanic to becoming an adult film performer at age 43. Addison shared her concerns about safety and regulation issues in the adult industry, including the lack of background checks for performers and the prevalence of convicted sex offenders working in the field. She explained the industry's health protocols, including mandatory STD testing every 14 days through approved facilities, and discussed the challenges of being a content creator on platforms like OnlyFans, where she makes approximately $12,000-13,000 annually. Addyson also addressed the importance of safety measures for new performers entering the industry and shared her perspective on strip clubs as a safer environment for women compared to other settings. Make sure to follow and subscribe to her. Find her at all the links below: https://www.meetaddyson.com https://x.com/AddysonJames?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/theaddysonjames https://onlyfans.com/addysonjames https://www.sextpanther.com/addysonjames Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!
Episode 232: Brad and Karen In Studio Part 2
This was a podcast conversation with Brad and Karen, where they discussed their backgrounds, relationship, and shared love of baseball. Brad grew up in the Philippines and various US states including Ohio and Arizona, while Karen was raised in Chicago and moved to Arizona in junior high. They met playing softball through Karen's brother's church team, with Brad eventually asked out Karen. The couple discussed their courtship before getting married in 1993, with Brad proposing at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale. They shared extensive conversations about baseball, including their experiences attending games, stadium tours they've taken, and baseball superstitions they've encountered. The discussion covered their favorite teams (Diamondbacks for Brad, Cubs for Karen), stadium visits including Toronto and various Cactus League games, and their plans for future baseball trips including upcoming visits to Dodger Stadium and Giants games. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!
Episode 231: Brad and Karen In Studio Part 1
This was a podcast conversation with Brad and Karen, where they discussed their backgrounds, relationship, and shared love of baseball. Brad grew up in the Philippines and various US states including Ohio and Arizona, while Karen was raised in Chicago and moved to Arizona in junior high. They met playing softball through Karen's brother's church team, with Brad eventually asked out Karen. The couple discussed their courtship before getting married in 1993, with Brad proposing at the Camelback Inn in Scottsdale. They shared extensive conversations about baseball, including their experiences attending games, stadium tours they've taken, and baseball superstitions they've encountered. The discussion covered their favorite teams (Diamondbacks for Brad, Cubs for Karen), stadium visits including Toronto and various Cactus League games, and their plans for future baseball trips including upcoming visits to Dodger Stadium and Giants games. Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!Episode 230: Timm Tantrum Cheney
This was a conversation between Drumming Up Conversation and Tim Tantrum Cheney, a guitarist and vocalist discussing their musical journey and collaboration in various bands. Tim shared how he started playing guitar at age 14 after being introduced to KISS, eventually transitioning to both guitar and vocals in different bands. He discussed his experience playing drums for the first time at the Whiskey-A-Go-Go when the regular drummer became injured just 24 hours before a show. The conversation covered their time together in Snake City Playboys, a three-piece band that recorded the song "Thin Ice," and their approach to creating full sound despite having fewer members. They also discussed their work in other bands including Psycho Gypsy and Hair Force One, an 80s cover band Tim formed while living in Colorado. The interview touched on various musical influences including KISS, Sebastian Bach, and Rush, as well as their experiences playing live shows and the challenges of being a three-piece band. Find Tim on Facebook with the link below: https://www.facebook.com/timothy.cheney.125 Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!Episode 229: Top 10 Rock Intros With Matt and Chloe
In this episode Drumming Up Conversation is joined by Fear Frontier's own Matt and Chloe where they discuss and share their favorite rock song intros as part of a new episode concept. The conversation began with establishing rules for the list, which evolved from strictly metal intros with no vocals for the first minute to more flexible parameters allowing for rock songs and longer intros. Each host took turns sharing their top song picks. The discussion included personal stories behind the song choices, with Matt sharing a memorable Metallica concert experience and Chloe connecting her Dream Theater pick to a horror convention trip. The hosts also discussed the challenge of creating ordered lists versus top 10 rankings. Make sure to check out everything Fear Frontier and to get tickets to the ghost tours with the link below: https://www.fearfrontier.net Find us @ https://linktr.ee/drummingupconversation?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=99124593-05a2-451b-8447-ffa655f4ce6c This episode is sponsored by Naked Fig Soap visit the website @ https://www.nakedfigsoap.com and enter code DRUMMINGUP for 20% off at check out. Podcast Art by Paul Voorhees @ Voorhees Arts. Find him on Facebook at Facebook.com/Voorheesarts and on Instagram @ Voorheesarts Show email: drummingupconversation@gmail.com Find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube @ Drummingupconversation and on Twitter or X @ Drumconversing Intro and outro music by Temporal Displacement. Find them on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/6LHjJWSRRzLllZREpEEqvs?si=s1S1RZaMTDayHAAaRu-DBg or wherever you stream your music. Their new concept album The Spartacus War is out now!