Loose Connection
Conversations about The Music Industry, Pop-Culture, Science and more, uncovering the loose connections that bring us all together
Episodes
21 episodes since 2022
Finding Strength in Vulnerability
Mental well-being isn't just a trend—it's a multifaceted voyage of self-discovery and comprehension. Join us as we bring back author Phillip Kriz and continue to unravel our ongoing mental health journeys, seeking not just answers, but un...
April 19, 2024
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1:09:41
Mental Health and Personal Growth
Navigating life's turbulent waters often requires us to pause and reassess the sails of our mental well-being. That's precisely the voyage we undertake in this episode, where the aftermath of a podcast departure and other life circumstances set...
April 11, 2024
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1:00:30
Téja Veal - Harmonizing Diversity: Beyond the Bass Guitar
Since Téja picked up the bass guitar, she's lit up stages playing with artists such as Musiq Soulchild, Janelle Monáe, JID, Lil Yachty, and more. We talk about her musical journey rooted in big-band jazz and “old-school soul” as well as ...
February 23, 2024
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1:28:47
Phillip J Kriz - The Roadie Cartel
In this episode, we're thrilled to have Phillip J Kriz join us as we explore his debut crime thriller fiction novel, "The Roadie Cartel," and his remarkable journey from life on the road as a touring audio e...
February 13, 2024
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1:34:13
Detrick Lowman - The Roots Drum Tech, PM - Late Night With Seth Meyers
Detrick Lowman's journey in the music industry spans from the iconic Black Lily club in Philadelphia, where he collaborated with The Roots and Questlove, to monumental events like Lady Gaga's Superbowl performance, his integral role at Late Nig...
February 06, 2024
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1:47:22
Chad Olech, Fall Out Boy - FOH / PM & Meme Lord
It only took 11 guests to get back to Chris and Kyle’s roots of the audio and touring profession. A guest from our previous podcast, and a friend from way back, Chad Olech goes through his lessons and intersects of the entertainment touri...
January 30, 2024
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1:31:50
Brian Diaz - Road Tales with a Bass Guitar Tech and Photographer
Have you ever wondered what it's like to travel the world as a vital part of the music that moves millions? This episode brings you stories from the road with Brian Diaz, affectionately known as Diaz, whose life as a seasoned bass guitar ...
January 21, 2024
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1:48:09
2024 Loose Connection Kickoff
2024 is here and we are back recording new episodes. We briefly catch up on what we did during the downtime like all the Soccer Kyle coached and the genealogy work that Chris dug into. New full interview episodes coming soon. The L...
January 10, 2024
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33:58
Matt Carter - Emery, Unlocking a New Perspective
In episode 9, Matt Carter from the band Emery joins us and he takes us behind the scenes, sharing his recent experience of mixing at a club show—an intriguing departure from his usual position on stage with a guitar in hand.Delving into ...
November 22, 2023
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1:29:22
Kevin Cleary - ESPN Specialist, The Art Of Serving The Sports Fan
Kevin Cleary joins us in episode 8 to talk about the art of serving the sports fan through invoking the emotion, not only of the competition itself but also the story behind the athletes and sporting events. As a specialist at ESPN, Kevin holds...
November 09, 2023
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1:11:32
Ghost Hunt Nation - Halloween 2023
Some experiences are unexplainable. Have you had something happen that has had you question or think there is something out there? We have said from the beginning of Loose Connection, that there is some truth to every conspiracy. In this episod...
October 31, 2023
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50:09
James Wightman - Filmmaker, Album Cycle Creative Director
In Episode 6, we're excited to have James Wightman, a Music Video Filmmaker. His passion for music has evolved into creating art and music videos for bands such as Emery, The Classic Crime, and more. Explore the dynamic world of music and lyric...
October 27, 2023
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1:23:20
Exploring Our Impact: Childhood Adventures, AI Art, and Ethical Dilemmas
What happens when we take a break from guest interviews and just riff with each other? We find ourselves discussing the powerful impact our podcast episodes have had on us, not to mention the incredible guests we've been honored to chat with. T...
June 09, 2023
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54:43
Ryan Siegel - MAX, Party Pupils : Musical Swiss-Army Knife
Ryan Siegl joins us on episode 5 to talk about his wide-ranging music career which started by laying down sample replay tracks for Redman, EPMD and Erick Sermon at the age of 16. We get into what role AI (Artificial intelligence) has and or wil...
March 21, 2023
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1:24:54
Jeremy Willet - Poverty, Child Adoption & Sponsorship
Jeremy Willet joins us to talk about his journey of being in a touring band for over 13 years, and how that led him into a life dedicated to "the least of these". He is a husband and adoptive dad to his son and daughter from Africa wh...
March 03, 2023
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1:22:29
Jeff Hawley - Philosophy, What is Knowledge?
Jeff Hawley Joins us to talk about Philosophy and dig into what is knowledge. He breaks down some philosophical topics such as religion, Emotivism, The Vienna Circle movement, the Verification Principle, the intersection of physics and philosop...
February 24, 2023
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1:22:17
Joe "Soulman" Valiente - Phunk Junkeez
Joe "Soulman" Valiente from the band Phunk Junkeez joins us on Episode 2. He talks about playing illegal warehouse raves and clubs in the 90's around the Phoenix area, to giving Kyle his first break touring with some fun road stories. We get in...
February 16, 2023
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1:17:30
Fred Mascherino, Taking Back Sunday / The Color Fred
Fred Mascherino of The Color Fred and Taking Back Sunday join us on episode one of Loose Connection. We talked about the death of Emo, what started to change, and how that affected Fred's path. He also talked about recently starting his own rec...
February 07, 2023
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1:22:44
Karma and Conspiracy Theories
Does Karma exist and what conspiracy theories do you believe? Kyle gives an update on his birth father after they talked about finding his birth parents recently on the brainstorming episode. Kyle and Chris briefly discuss this and what's brewi...
January 10, 2023
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