A Very Special Show

01/11/2023

Season 2, Episode 1 is now available!

Featuring: Sam Miller Comedy

Wide-ranging interviews with artists discussing their struggles and successes.

01/11/2023

AVAILABLE NOW:
Season 2, Episode 1
Sam Miller Comedy
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01/10/2023

Season 2 of A Very Special Show premieres TOMORROW!
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Looking back to Season 1, Xavier Lecouturier joined us to hash out what it takes to become a jazz musician in an ever changing creative landscape. Check it out!

Season 1, Episode 14: Our guest this week is jazz musician and band leader, Xavier Lecouturier! Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM. Theme Song:

01/06/2023

Season 2 of A Very Special Show begins next Wed, Jan 11th!
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Looking back to Season 1, Derik Nelson joined us to share his passion for music, which is a way he expresses his love to and for the world. Check it out!

Season 1, Episode 13: Our guest this week is the young singer, songwriter, and music mentor, Derik Nelson! Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM. Theme Song:

01/04/2023

Season 2 of A Very Special Show begins next Wed, Jan 11th!
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Looking back to Season 1, Dr Quinton Morris joined us to promote his message of accessibility and connection in a world challenged by both. Check it out!

Season 1, Episode 12: Our guest this week is a world renowned violinist, professor at Seattle University, and co-chair of the Seattle Arts Commission: Dr Quinton Morris! Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM. Theme Song:

01/02/2023

Season 2 of A Very Special Show begins next Wed, Jan 11th!
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Looking back to Season 1, Mark Siano joined us to discuss how the pandemic affected his work and ways he coped with the loss of income and creative expression. Check it out!

Season 1, Episode 11: Our guest this week has had work featured in multiple venues around Seattle. He's a composer, musician, comedian, and all around talented performer: it's Mark Siano! Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM....

12/30/2022

As we prepare to release new episodes in January 2023, we look back to Season One. Julia Francis is one of the kindest, clearest voices for peace and love in the world today. Her music can rock the house and sooth the soul all at once. Check it out!

Season 1, Episode 10: Our guest this week is the brassy, bold, boisterous Seattle singer/songwriter, Julia Francis. Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM. Theme Song:

12/28/2022

As we prepare to release new episodes in January 2023, we look back to Season One. The Pine Hearts is a trio of truly kind guys from Olympia, WA. They wailing and whoop their way across the country, picking their banjos on stages big and small. Check it out!

Season 1, Episode 9: Our guests this week are the bluegrass trio from Olympia, WA, The Pine Hearts. Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM. Theme Song:

12/26/2022

As we prepare to release new episodes in January 2023, we look back to Season One. Leeni Ramadan of the band Prom Queen joined us to discuss the challenges and struggles she faces in her creative life. Check it out!

Season 1, Episode 8: Our guest this week is Leeni Ramadan, lead-singer of the massively popular DoomWop band, Prom Queen. Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM. Theme Song:

12/23/2022

The Pine Hearts graciously performed live on our YouTube channel in Season 1. We're looking forward to releasing more spectacular live performances in 2023.

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12/22/2022

As we prepare to release new episodes in January 2023, we look back to Season One. In 1986, Bruce Pavitt founded Sub Pop Records alongside his friend Jonathan Poneman. We were honored to get this chance to dive deep with Pavitt, a giant in the music industry. Check it out!

Season 1, Episode 7: Our guest this week is Sub Pop Records founder, Bruce Pavitt. To learn more about Bruce Pavitt's past and future projects, visit his website. Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM. Theme Song:

12/20/2022

As we prepare to release new episodes in January 2023, we look back to Season One. Mari Nelson is one of the most recognizable names in Seattle theater. She is always a ray of sunshine and a powerful, graceful presence. Check it out!

Season 1, Episode 6: Our guest this week is Mari Nelson, Broadway actress and Gregory Award winner. Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM. Theme Song:

12/20/2022

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Through a series of wide-ranging interviews with creative professionals, we explore stories of struggle and success.

12/08/2022

As we prepare to release new episodes in January 2023, we look back to Season One. Zach Weintraub's films are as fascinating as they are engaging. We were proud to look back at his body of work in this episode. Check it out!

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Season 1, Episode 5: Our guest this week is Zach Weintraub, feature film maker and Stranger magazine Genius Award nominee. Find his film work in the Newhard Entertainment archives. Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM. Theme....

12/06/2022

As we prepare to release new episodes in January 2023, we look back to Season One. It was an honor to have the inimitable Stephanie Anne Johnson in for Episode Three. Check it out!

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Season 1, Episode 3: Our guest this week is Stephanie Anne Johnson, finalist on NBC's The Voice and lead singer of Stephanie Anne Johnson and the Hidogs. Listen to Stephanie Anne Johnson's music here. Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution....

12/01/2022

As we prepare to release new episodes in January 2023, we look back to Season One. We were enamored with Victor Janusz after our detailed interview in early 2020. Check it out!

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Season 1, Episode 2: This week, professional jazz musician and legendary Seattle pianist, Victor Janusz! Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this show with a financial contribution on Anchor FM. Theme Song:

11/29/2022

As we prepare to release new episodes in January 2023, we look back to Season One. It all started with friend-of-the-show, rapper Sir Jalen Charles. Check it out!

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Season 1, Episode 1: Our guest this week is rapper and all-around performer, Sir Jalen Charles. Sir Jalen discusses his struggles convincing people of the value of his creative work and with being a black performer in the world today. Visit our website for more info about the podcast. Support this s...

11/25/2022

We're returning with new episodes Jan 2023! Catch up on previous episodes here:

Through a series of wide-ranging interviews with creative professionals, we explore stories of struggle and success.