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Tom Kranz
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Tom Kranz uncovers the ways in which authors, artists and musicians find their creativity, especially those who find it later in life or hidden under layers of denial. Artists, writers and musicians aren't necessarily born that way. Or, maybe they are and just don't know it.

  1. Bandstand Bravado and Musical Mischief

    JAN 21

    Bandstand Bravado and Musical Mischief

    Seattle Jazz Hall of Famer Bill Anschell's 30-year career encompassed prog rock, jazz, and electronic music. Now he's added a book to his artistic accomplishments, "Benched: Jazz Stories." Join me for this conversation with Bill, including samples of his music and readings from his book.

    41 min
  2. Holiday Episode 2025

    12/09/2025

    Holiday Episode 2025

    Celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah with four guests from 2025 contributing their music and written word with a holiday theme.:00 - Nu-Blu with Carolyn and Daniel Routh11:03 - Charles Wiedenmann, holiday stories11:30 - Dr. Hankus Netsky on Hanukkah music29:38 - Sudi "Rick" Karatas, west coast Christmas

    41 min
  3. A Musical Melting Pot: Dr. Hankus Netsky

    11/07/2025

    A Musical Melting Pot: Dr. Hankus Netsky

    Dr. Hankus Netsky has devoted his life to researching, documenting, and performing Klezmer music. It is traditional Jewish music with roots in Eastern Europe, introduced to the United States in the 20th century. Klezmer was a signature element of Yiddish theater in New York and Philadelphia and is a mainstay of many Jewish celebrations. Dr. Netsky talks about his own history as a kid in a predominantly black Philadelphia neighborhood, where he played in jazz and blues bands before beginning the search for his own musical roots. His book, Klezmer: Music and Community in 20th Century Jewish Philadelphia, is available on Amazon

    39 min
  4. An Easier to Read Bible

    10/25/2025

    An Easier to Read Bible

    Dan Parr's faith came to him early, but it took him a while to go with it. He became a believer in earnest after reading the Bible. Today, Dan is a successful voice artist who has gone through the Bible, line by line, and rewritten it in everyday, easier-to-read English. He hopes it'll bring more people to God, especially Gen Z-ers.

    29 min
  5. Writing True Stories, Carefully.

    10/09/2025

    Writing True Stories, Carefully.

    Author Susen Edwards wrote a memoir on behalf of a woman whose troubled life took her into and out of three bad marriages, addiction, a Kenyan prison, and the global drug trade. As an author, Susen was committed to writing a true account of the subject's life while being careful not to invade the privacy of some of the principals. A fascinating tale of a true story written by a skillful writer who endured the same emotional roller coaster as her subject.

    34 min
  6. International Podcast Day 2025

    09/30/2025

    International Podcast Day 2025

    Podcasts have come a long way since the early 2000s. There's a podcast for every interest and many come in video form. It's easier than ever to do your own podcast for very little money. Tom Kranz has it all in this episode celebrating International Podcast Day 2025.

    6 min
  7. Kid Curry, Then and Now

    09/13/2025

    Kid Curry, Then and Now

    Kim Curry spent 30 years as a Top 40 radio DJ in markets across America, mostly in Miami at Power 96 and Y100. His air persona, Kid Curry, was synonymous with radio stardom of the 70s, 80s and 90s. Then, things changed forever with a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis at age 50. But life goes on and the Kid is still in charge.

    35 min
  8. Staying True to the Mission When the Mission is Attacked

    09/07/2025

    Staying True to the Mission When the Mission is Attacked

    During his 25 years working for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Deric Gilliard dealt with a lot of change under five different presidents. But it was his four years with the first Trump administration that threw the most obstacles in the path of his agency's mission to promote the health and welfare of Americans. His book The Longest Four Years of My Life examines his career in detail.

    44 min
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Tom Kranz uncovers the ways in which authors, artists and musicians find their creativity, especially those who find it later in life or hidden under layers of denial. Artists, writers and musicians aren't necessarily born that way. Or, maybe they are and just don't know it.

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  • Creator
    Tom Kranz
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Type.Tune.Tint.
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