PODCAST NETWORK (TAM Pod/Videocasts)

Welcome to the MTM Podcast Network conversations curated by Mount Tam Media which is a platform which gathers and shares, curated, collected intelligence that unites us, gives hope, elevates creativity and regenerates our brains, hearts and souls. Our podcast series are one of many hubs where we create the space for multiple perspectives and real collaboration to reside and thrive. We create models which can be distributed and replicated globally as we evolve toward bridging and weaving all of our communities together as one. Hosts Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson lead a team of co-hosts on a journey to explore “Tales From The Green Room”, “The Women Are Smarter”, and “The Other Side Of The Mountain”. Their goal is to gain unique perspectives from a variety of individuals, both well-known and lesser-known, by catching them in their most relaxed and candid state. The shows feature unplanned, often entertaining conversations, captivating stories, and valuable life lessons for listeners.

Meet
Our Hosts

Tami Larson

Tami Larson

Host of Mount Tam Media Podcast Network and Founder of Mount Tam Media

Dennis Strazulo

Chief Editor / Moderator

Tales from the Green Room

We take our listeners behind the scenes, to the exclusive confines of the greenroom at venues across the country. With barriers down, stories flow freely, particularly when engaging in lively conversations with musicians, actors, and their crews while adrenalin is flowing and scripts aren’t allowed.

Chatting with Brenden of The Latin Dead Tales from the Green Room

An inspirational conversation with Brenden Tacon, creator of the Latin Dead – the ambitious 11-piece band fusing the music of the Grateful Dead with Latin Jazz. Brenden details the 3+ year journey of making his dream a reality, the involvement of Dead music aficionado John Kadlecik with Latin legends and Grammy award winners, Oscar Hernandez and Peter Nadar, leading to their sold out performance at Sweetwater Music Hall amidst their mini-West Coast tour…with promises of more to come!Show Notes  Episode Links? tami@mttammedia.com https://www.latindead.com/ https://skullandroses.com/box-office/ https://www.johnkmusic.net/ https://www.spanishharlemorchestra.com/ https://mttammedia.com/podcast-2/

Chatting with Luther Dickinson & Jason Crosby Tales from the Green Room

A chat with Luther Dickinson of North Mississippi Allstars from the Greenroom at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA, reflecting on his first performance at that storied venue and the genesis of his entry into the world of Grateful Dead music; paired with our sit-down with Jason Crosby, musing about playing in the scene and his new record, “Gilder.” Luther and Jason have played countless shows together with Phil Lesh & Friends, making for an episode of complimentary talent and experiences. Episode Links https://www.nmallstars.com/tour https://jasoncrosby.com/ http://newwst.com/setsailwe https://skullandroses.com/box-office/ https://sweetwatermusichall.com/event/jason-crosby-solo-piano/sweetwater-music-hall/mill-valley-california/ https://blue-rose-music.myshopify.com/collections/jason-crosby https://mttammedia.com/podcast-2/

Pink Talking Fish Interview Tales from the Green Room

A playful, lively, and informative conversation with all members of Pink Talking Fish (Eric Gould, Zack Burwick, Cal Kehoe, Richard James) moments before their recent performance at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA. The boys delve into some of their favorite stories, including playing with George Porter, Jr, performing Phish kids shows, their history with Berklee School of Music, and other fun antics. http://www.pinktalkingfish.com/tour.html https://www.neighbortunes.com/ https://mttammedia.com/podcast-2/

Chatting with Jay Lane, Samson Grisman & Dave Ellis in Sweetwater Music Hall Tales from the Green Room

Tales From The Green Room host, Dennis Strazulo, and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson visit with Wolf Bros./Dead & Co. drummer Jay Lane, Samson Grisman (son of David Grisman), and renowned sax player, Dave Ellis in Sweetwater Music Hall’s green room as they share their memorable moments at the venue celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Lane and Ellis recount their early years playing with Bob Weir’s Ratdog, and all three guests talk about first meeting Weir and the connections influencing their musical journeys.https://bobweir.net/bobby-weir-wolf-bros-2023-winter-tour/https://www.samgrismanproject.net/http://www.davellis.com/bio.html

Famed Rock & Roll Photographer Jay Blakesberg Tales from the Green Room

Welcome to Tales from the Green Room – Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media.Buckle up and listen in, as host Dennis Strazulo and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson, dig up conversations with artists – before and after shows – in the exclusive confines of the green room. Barriers are down with stories abound! Tales from the Greenroom Special Edition (Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary Series) Mount Tam Media is thrilled to launch its Tales From the Green Room Podcast with a special series of episodes celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. The roster of artists that have crowded onto the club's little stages, first at the original Sweetwater location two blocks away, and now at the new location which opened in 2013, reads like a Who's Who of roots & rock music: Bob Weir, Aaron Neville, Big Mama Thornton, Carlos Santana, Elvis Costello, Etta James, Greg Allman, Van Morrison… the list of musical luminaries is endless. In the 80's, the Times of London hailed Sweetwater as one of the best nightclubs in America and the legacy continues!  Mount Tam Media has been granted special access to Sweetwater’s green room during the venue’s 50th anniversary year to interview musicians, photographers, managers and the like, and capture their favorite moments and memories, preserving the untold secrets of what has graced these hallowed walls for half a century, before they are lost forever. Episode 1: Famed Rock & Roll Photographer Jay Blakesberg It is only fitting this series is kicked-off by presenting an interview with a person who is just as home in green rooms as  most musicians – famed rock and roll photographer, Jay Blakesberg. Join the podcast as Jay recounts the events of many great Sweetwater moments, but one in particular in 1989 you absolutely don’t want to miss. Find Jay at(http://www.blakesberg.com)(http://www.rockoutbooks.com)(http://www.retrophotoarchive.com) Check out the complete list of other podcasts from Mount Tam Media, including "The Women Are Smarter" series at http://www.mounttammedia.com

Mount Tam Media Presents : Tales from the Green Room – Sweetwater Music Hall Tales from the Green Room

Mount Tam Media is thrilled to launch its Tales From the Green Room Podcast with a special season of episodes celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, California. The roster of artists that have crowded onto the club's little stages, first at the original Sweetwater location two blocks away, and now at the new location which opened in 2013, reads like a Who's Who of roots & rock music: Bob Weir, Aaron Neville, Big Mama Thornton, Carlos Santana, Elvis Costello, Etta James, Greg Allman, Van Morrison… the list of musical luminaries is endless. In the 80's, the Times of London hailed Sweetwater as one of the best nightclubs in America and the legacy continues! Mount Tam Media has been granted special access to Sweetwater’s green room during the venue’s 50th anniversary year to interview musicians, photographers, managers and the like, and capture their favorite moments and memories, preserving the untold secrets of what has graced these hallowed walls for half a century, before they are lost forever.

The Women Are Smarter

We explore the lives of women considered to be “modern-day pioneers”. Our goal is to uncover what motivated them to overcome obstacles, shatter glass ceilings, confront and overcome adversaries, and shape the future for women yet to come. We hope that their stories will ignite the same determination and passion within our listeners.

Katie Fox : Entrepreneur, Seasoned Risk-Taker and Co-Founder of Blooming Footprint Productions, The Women Are Smarter

Katie Fox shares challenges faced and overwhelming success achieved as a PR and Event Promoter in the music world by finding ways to navigate her way to the top of a male dominated industry. We spoke with Katie in anticipation of her next big festival gigs, Skull and Roses, April 19-23 in Ventura CA and SONIC BLOOM in Colorado, June 15-18. https://www.bloomingfootprint.com/ https://skullandroses.com/box-office/ https://sonicbloomfestival.com/ https://mttammedia.com/podcast-2/

Tiffany Shlain : Filmmaker, Author, Game Changer and The Founder of Webby Awards The Women Are Smarter

To see the HUMAN NATURE Exhibition, find out upcoming art tours in person and online and how to RSVP please go here->(https://www.tiffanyshlain.com/humannature)Website : (https://www.tiffanyshlain.com/)Instagram :(https://www.instagram.com/tiffanyshlain/)YouTube : (https://www.youtube.com/user/connectedthefilm)Twitter : (https://twitter.com/tiffanyshlain)Campsite : (https://campsite.bio/tiffanyshlain)Human Nature : (https://www.tiffanyshlain.com/humannature)Hashtags:#HumanNatureExhibition#TiffanyShlain#Artshows#Artists

Candid Conversation with Tamara Klamner and Biasha Mitchell The Women Are Smarter

A candid discussion with Concert Producers, Tamara Klamner and Biasha Mitchell at the Days Between Festival 2022 

Lively Roundtable Discussion with Lisa Malsberger, Halina Janusz, Sunshine Garcia Becker and Lisa Mackey The Women Are Smarter

An insightful and lively roundtable discussion with Lisa Malsberger, Halina Janusz, Sunshine Garcia Becker and Lisa Mackey at the Days Between Festival about woman navigating their way to equality in the music industry

Journey of Female Artists in the Music Industry with Sunshine Becker, Halina Janusz, and Lisa Marlsberger

This episode of “The Women Are Smarter” podcast by Mt. Tam Media was recorded at The Days Between Music festival at the Black Oak Ranch in Laytonville, California on August 6th and 7th, 2022. Host Dennis Strazulo sat down with Lisa Mackey (Dark Star Orchestra), Sunshine Becker (Sunshine Garcia Band), Halina Janusz and Lisa Marlsberger (Jerry’s Middle Finger) to discuss their journeys as female artists rising in the music industry, and new challenges imposed by women’s rights being compromised in light of the recent Roe v. Wade decision. Intro song, “Change The World,” by Anna Jae. Thanks to Angeline Saris, Stefanie Schwartz, Josh Cannan, and Matt McDavid for their pre and post-production contributions.

The Other Side Of The Mountain

We delve into the lives of individuals who have undergone exceptional, sometimes heroic and other times painful experiences and have discovered inner peace by embracing new, unconventional perspectives and an expanded understanding of the world. They all have one thing in common-the live-they live “Outside the Box” These discussions aim to assist individuals in breaking free from the restrictive ideas and conventions we often find ourselves confined to. Change does not have to be a drastic, life-altering event.”

Isabella Welch : Fashion Model and Resiliency Advocate The Other Side of The Mountain

Welcome to The Other Side of The Mountain as we delve into the lives of individuals who have undergone exceptional, sometimes heroic and other times painful experiences and have discovered inner peace by embracing new, unconventional perspectives and an expanded understanding of the world. They all have one thing in common-the live-they live “Outside the Box” These discussions aim to assist individuals in breaking free from the restrictive ideas and conventions we often find ourselves confined to. Change does not have to be a drastic, life-altering event.”Isabella Welch :  (https://linktr.ee/isabellawelch)Isabella feature within the Mill Valley Living Magazine : (https://issuu.com/ladytammedia/docs/nov2022)Shake My Beauty : (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lht7umaDRWw)Host : Tami Larson / Founder of Mount Tam Media (https://mounttammedia.com)Co-host : Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz :  (https://linktr.ee/stefanieschwartzartist)Introducing Mount Tam Media Podcast LineupTales from the Green Room, Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media.   (https://greenroom.transistor.fm/subscribe)(https://link.chtbl.com/greenroom)The Women are Smarter, Exploring the journey of inspirational women in the music and film industry and other owned and/or operated businesses and non-profits, as their upward empowerment trajectory hits a crossroads with Roe V Wade.  (https://link.chtbl.com/WomenAreSmarter)(https://womenaresmarter.transistor.fm/)

Introducing Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz : Talented Multidisciplinary Artist & Co-Host of The Other Side of The Mountain The Other Side of The Mountain

Welcome to The Other Side of The Mountain as we delve into the lives of individuals who have undergone exceptional, sometimes heroic and other times painful experiences and have discovered inner peace by embracing new, unconventional perspectives and an expanded understanding of the world. They all have one thing in common-the live-they live “Outside the Box” These discussions aim to assist individuals in breaking free from the restrictive ideas and conventions we often find ourselves confined to. Change does not have to be a drastic, life-altering event.”Introducing Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz : Talented Multidisciplinary Artist & Co-Host of The Other Side of The MountainMount Tam Media (https://mounttammedia.com)Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz (https://linktr.ee/stefanieschwartzartist)Mentioned Music VideoSymphony of Science – 'We Are All Connected' (ft. Sagan, Feynman, deGrasse Tyson & Bill Nye)(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XGK84Poeynk&t=5s)*reference to a comment about legally Blind people seeing light(https://www.acbvi.org) What do blind people actually see? The answer might surprise you! Most people associate blindness or visual impairment with total darkness. In truth, some 85 percent of people who are legally blind do have some remaining vision and perceive light.Introducing Mount Tam Media Podcast LineupTales from the Green Room, Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media.   (https://greenroom.transistor.fm/subscribe)(https://link.chtbl.com/greenroom)The Women are Smarter, Exploring the journey of inspirational women in the music and film industry and other owned and/or operated businesses and non-profits, as their upward empowerment trajectory hits a crossroads with Roe V Wade.  (https://link.chtbl.com/WomenAreSmarter)(https://womenaresmarter.transistor.fm/)

Welcome to The Other Side of The Mountain The Other Side of The Mountain

Welcome to The Other Side of The Mountain as we delve into the lives of individuals who have undergone exceptional, sometimes heroic and other times painful experiences and have discovered inner peace by embracing new, unconventional perspectives and an expanded understanding of the world. They all have one thing in common-the live-they live “Outside the Box” These discussions aim to assist individuals in breaking free from the restrictive ideas and conventions we often find ourselves confined to. Change does not have to be a drastic, life-altering event.”Introducing Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz : Talented Multidisciplinary Artist & Co-Host of The Other Side of The MountainMount Tam Media (https://mounttammedia.com)Stefanie Atkinson Schwartz (https://linktr.ee/stefanieschwartzartist)Introducing Mount Tam Media Podcast LineupTales from the Green Room, Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media.   (https://greenroom.transistor.fm/subscribe)(https://link.chtbl.com/greenroom)The Women are Smarter, Exploring the journey of inspirational women in the music and film industry and other owned and/or operated businesses and non-profits, as their upward empowerment trajectory hits a crossroads with Roe V Wade.  (https://link.chtbl.com/WomenAreSmarter)(https://womenaresmarter.transistor.fm/)

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