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Join host Mike Jones as he discusses music in the lives of creative and interesting people! Mike talks 1-on-1 with the various people he has met as a jazz pianist and music director for Penn & Teller.
Music plays a part in how creative people are inspired, whether someone is an accomplished musician or just listened to their favorite album on repeat in school. With humor and curiosity, Mike talks music with some fascinating people!
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Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
This week I talked with Todd McCaffrey. He is a fantasy and science fiction author and an AI enthusiast. Todd took a break from packing up to move to Ireland to get a degree in Cyber Psychology to talk with me. We discuss his upbringing and how he got into writing along with his mom, Anne McCaffrey.
Over the years he has served in the military, been a computer programmer, become a pilot, written almost 100 books, and so much more. He has helped continue the fantasy series his mom started, The Dragonriders of Pern, and written several of his own. I hope you enjoy my talk with Todd McCaffrey!
Todd McCaffrey's website
Rocket City Boys - the book that inspired Todd to study Cyber Psychology
Anne McCaffrey on the Pern Fandom Wiki
Dragonriders of Pern series
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
This week on The Stereo Image, I talk with Dara Gottfried. You might know her as the wife of Gilbert Gottfried but she has had a really cool and fascinating career as a music executive before even meeting Gilbert. We talk about the music industry in the 90's and how it's so different from today. We also talk about Gilbert and how much of a genius he was.
I hope you enjoy this episode of The Stereo Image! Follow us on Instagram or Blue Sky for lots more!
Links to topics discussed in this episode:
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
Arlene Gottfried's Photography
Matchbox 20
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
Thursday Jun 05, 2025
This week, I am joined by Bill Prady. You may know some of his work: The Big Bang Theory and even the Muppets. Bill is a friend from way back. We discuss his recent foray into saxophone playing. I've heard him and he's really good.
We also discuss listening to music really getting into and enjoying the sound. I had a great time chatting with him and I think you'll enjoy him too.
More information from this episode:
Ray Brown counting in Lined with a Groove with a phone ring
Betty Buckley (Wikipedia)
Christian Jacob (Wikipedia)
Marantz receivers
Ron Carter (Wikipedia)
More about Bill Prady:
Bill Prady on IMDB
Bill Prady on Wikipedia
Bill Prady on Instagram
The Stereo Image
Join host, Mike Jones, as he discusses how music fits into the lives of creative and interesting people. Every week, Mike sits down with a different guest to discuss what music they love and how it influences them. Each guest is notable in their own right but not necessarily for their music. We discuss what music has meant to them and their endeavors.