Big Phat Pod

Vangie Gunn-Goodwin
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The Big Phat Pod is ALL about the great Gordon Goodwin- His Music, His Life, His Compositions, The Phat Band, His Friendships and so Much More! With great interviews from world class musicians, long time friends, and family, get to know the mind, the heart and brilliance of Gordon. We are here to honor His Life, His Legacy and the Incredible Music of Gordon Goodwin. You won't want to miss one episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 4h ago

    Production Part 1 with Talley Sherwood and Ryan Mowrey!

    Production: Part 1! Ever wonder what it takes to capture that massive Phat Band sound? We go behind the scenes with recording engineer Talley Sherwood and live mixing wizard Ryan Mowrey to talk all things production—from recording the band in the studio to making it sound HUGE live, and everything in between. There was SO much great stuff we had to make it a two-parter! Tech heads, this one’s for you, but also if you’ve ever wondered how all that Phatness comes together, you’re going to dig it! Talley Sherwood https://talleysherwood.com/ Ryan Mowrey: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mowrey/ Maria Villar: https://www.mariavillardesign.com/ Vangie Gunn-Goodwin: https://www.vangie.me/ Andrew Kesler: https://andrewkesler.com/ Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: https://www.bigphatband.com/ Big Phat Pod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigphatpod?si=FNAE0yBQkKB84PWm Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Stay shiny, stay Phat, and keep moving forward. All things Gordon Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band! Let Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler tell you all about it! Full episodes every Monday. Head to social media to share your favorite moments and to stay up to date with the Phat Band tours, new releases and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigphatpod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigPhatPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordon.goodwin.161?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigphatband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Rate, review and follow The Big Phat Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartradio or wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Production Part 1 with Talley Sherwood and Ryan Mowrey!

  2. Aug 24

    A Taste of Honey with Herb Alpert, Wayne Bergeron and Andy Waddell

    This week on The Big Phat Pod, we dive into  A Taste of Honey  the iconic song made famous by the legendary Herb Alpert and reimagined in a way only Gordon Goodwin could. Vangie had the INCREDIBLE privilege of sitting down with Herb himself to talk about Gordon, the music, and this very special new version. Then Andrew and Vangie also catch up with Wayne Bergeron about capturing that unmistakable Herb Alpert sound while giving it the full Gordon treatment, and lastly Andy Waddell takes us inside his absolutely BURNING guitar solo. An iconic song, a legendary guest, incredible musicians…and Gordon’s fingerprints all over it. This is a very special one. Herb Alpert: https://herbalpert.com/ Wayne Bergeron: https://www.waynebergeron.com/ Andy Waddell: http://www.andywaddellmusic.com/ Vangie Gunn-Goodwin: https://www.vangie.me/ Andrew Kesler: https://andrewkesler.com/ Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: https://www.bigphatband.com/ Big Phat Pod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigphatpod?si=FNAE0yBQkKB84PWm Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Stay shiny, stay Phat, and keep moving forward. All things Gordon Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band! Let Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler tell you all about it! Full episodes every Monday. Head to social media to share your favorite moments and to stay up to date with the Phat Band tours, new releases and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigphatpod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigPhatPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordon.goodwin.161?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigphatband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Rate, review and follow The Big Phat Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartradio or wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    A Taste of Honey with Herb Alpert, Wayne Bergeron and Andy Waddell

  3. Aug 17

    SHINE! Part 2 with Andy Waddell, Aria Gunn and David Loucks!

    SHINE! — Part 2 The story of SHINE! continues, and this time it gets personal. Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler sit down with guitarist Andy Waddell to talk about his absolutely burning solo and the story of how he became part of the Phat Band family. Then we turn to the incredible voices behind the track, Aria Gunn and David Loucks, two extraordinary vocalists who bring SHINE! to life with Vangie on all of the background vocals which are a very important part of this song's success. Aria also shares memories of her beautiful relationship with her stepdad, Gordon, and the very special bond they formed through their shared love of jazz and music. Get ready for some tears all around. This one has the groove, the musicianship and plenty of laughs—but it also has a whole lot of heart. An emotional and very special conclusion to our two-part journey inside SHINE! Andy Waddell: https://www.andywaddellmusic.com/ David Michael Loucks: https://www.davidloucksmusic.com/ Aria Gunn: https://www.instagram.com/aria_gunn/ Vangie Gunn-Goodwin: https://www.vangie.me/ Andrew Kesler: https://andrewkesler.com/ Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: https://www.bigphatband.com/ Big Phat Pod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigphatpod?si=FNAE0yBQkKB84PWm Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Stay shiny, stay Phat, and keep moving forward. All things Gordon Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band! Let Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler tell you all about it! Full episodes every Monday. Head to social media to share your favorite moments and to stay up to date with the Phat Band tours, new releases and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigphatpod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigPhatPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordon.goodwin.161?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigphatband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Rate, review and follow The Big Phat Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartradio or wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    SHINE! Part 2 with Andy Waddell, Aria Gunn and David Loucks!

  4. Aug 10

    SHINE! Part 1 with Ray Brinker and the Rhythm Guys!

    We're kicking off a special two-part look at SHINE!—one of the most personal and uplifting songs from 25 Years of Phatness. Featuring powerhouse vocals by Vangie Gunn-Goodwin along with BGV's by Aria Gunn and David Michael Loucks. Co-written by Gordon Goodwin, Vangie Gunn-Goodwin, and Donna Elaine Miller, SHINE! is a celebration of joy, purpose, and unapologetically being yourself. With a funky groove inspired by the spirit of Earth, Wind & Fire and Gordon's signature brilliance, this infectious chart is packed with energy, heart, and soul. In Part One, Vangie and Andrew Kesler take listeners back to the origin of the song, sharing how SHINE! came to life and why it became such a meaningful part of the album. You'll also hear an incredible conversation with the Big Phat Band rhythm section as they discuss the groove, the feel, and the musical magic that drives this high-energy chart. Filled with laughter, inspiration, and plenty of behind-the-scenes stories, this episode is a celebration of the music, the musicians, and the joy that SHINE! was meant to bring. Because sometimes...the best thing you can do is simply SHINE! Kevin Axt: https://www.bigphatband.com/members/rhythm/kevin-axt Ray Brinker: https://www.raybrinker.com/bio Joey DeLeon: https://www.bigphatband.com/members/rhythm/joey-deleon Quinn Johnson: https://www.instagram.com/quinnj_music/ Vangie Gunn-Goodwin: https://www.vangie.me/ Andrew Kesler: https://andrewkesler.com/ Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: https://www.bigphatband.com/ Big Phat Pod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigphatpod?si=FNAE0yBQkKB84PWm Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Stay shiny, stay Phat, and keep moving forward. All things Gordon Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band! Let Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler tell you all about it! Full episodes every Monday. Head to social media to share your favorite moments and to stay up to date with the Phat Band tours, new releases and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigphatpod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigPhatPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordon.goodwin.161?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigphatband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Rate, review and follow The Big Phat Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartradio or wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    SHINE! Part 1 with Ray Brinker and the Rhythm Guys!

  5. Aug 3

    Phat Tracks Vault with Gordon Goodwin 1

    Welcome to the Phat Tracks Vault with Gordon Goodwin—a special series from The Big Phat Pod. For this episode, we're stepping back in time and turning the microphone over to Gordon. Originally broadcast on his beloved radio show, Phat Tracks, this classic episode captures Gordon exactly as so many fans remember him: sharing great music, incredible stories, and his unmistakable passion for big band jazz. Whether you were a longtime listener of the original radio show or you're discovering it for the very first time, the Phat Tracks Vault is your chance to experience Gordon's wit, wisdom, and love of music just as he shared it on the air. So sit back, turn it up, and enjoy this journey into the vault. There are many more to come. Vangie Gunn-Goodwin: https://www.vangie.me/ Andrew Kesler: https://andrewkesler.com/ Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: https://www.bigphatband.com/ Big Phat Pod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigphatpod?si=FNAE0yBQkKB84PWm Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Stay shiny, stay Phat, and keep moving forward. All things Gordon Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band! Let Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler tell you all about it! Full episodes every Monday. Head to social media to share your favorite moments and to stay up to date with the Phat Band tours, new releases and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigphatpod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigPhatPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordon.goodwin.161?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigphatband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Rate, review and follow The Big Phat Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartradio or wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Phat Tracks Vault with Gordon Goodwin 1

  6. Jul 27

    Change Is Good with Wayne Bergeron, Fletcher Sheridan and David Loucks

    In this episode of The Big Phat Pod, we explore one of Gordon's most heartfelt compositions,  Change is Good Featuring the lush vocal artistry of Fletcher Sheridan, David Loucks, Alvin Chea of Take 6, and Vangie Gunn-Goodwin, this beautiful ballad is rich with emotion, intricate harmonies, and breathtaking musicianship. We also reflect and talk about Gordon's final recorded piano solo—a deeply personal performance that now feels like a love letter, showcasing his extraordinary touch, mastery of the piano, impeccable taste, and unmistakable voice at the piano. There are lots of recorded videos from both the piano and vocal sessions on this episode that you will love. Bittersweet, beautiful, and deeply moving, this episode celebrates a piece of music that reminds us that while change can be difficult, it can also lead us to grace, growth, and hope. Both Emotional and filled with humor this episode reveals so much of how Gordon brought his brilliance to life. David Michael Loucks: https://www.davidloucksmusic.com/ Fletcher Sheridan: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0792165/ Alvin Chea: https://take6.com/ Vangie Gunn-Goodwin: https://www.vangie.me/ Andrew Kesler: https://andrewkesler.com/ Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: https://www.bigphatband.com/ Big Phat Pod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigphatpod?si=FNAE0yBQkKB84PWm Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Stay shiny, stay Phat, and keep moving forward. All things Gordon Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band! Let Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler tell you all about it! Full episodes every Monday. Head to social media to share your favorite moments and to stay up to date with the Phat Band tours, new releases and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigphatpod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigPhatPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordon.goodwin.161?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigphatband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Rate, review and follow The Big Phat Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartradio or wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Change Is Good with Wayne Bergeron, Fletcher Sheridan and David Loucks

  7. Jul 20

    Glitch In The Simulation with Dan Kaneyuki, Ryan Mowrey, and the Sax Guys!

    In this episode of The Big Phat Pod, we dive into Glitch in the Simulation, one of Gordon's most innovative compositions. Hear Danny Kaneyuki break down his blazing soprano sax solo, the sax section reveal how they mastered the song's intricate and unforgettable opening, and our phenomenal sound and tech guru, Ryan Mowrey, share how modern programming and technology helped shape the track's cutting-edge sound. It's a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity, precision, and collaboration that make this chart unlike any other. Danny Kaneyuki: http://www.dankaneyuki.com/ Jay Mason: https://www.bigphatband.com/members/saxophones/jay-mason Anibal Seminario: https://anibalseminario.com/press Brett McDonald: https://www.brettmcdonaldmusic.com/ Ryan Mowrey: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.mowrey/ Vangie Gunn-Goodwin: https://www.vangie.me/ Andrew Kesler: https://andrewkesler.com/ Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: https://www.bigphatband.com/ Big Phat Pod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigphatpod?si=FNAE0yBQkKB84PWm Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Stay shiny, stay Phat, and keep moving forward. All things Gordon Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band! Let Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler tell you all about it! Full episodes every Monday. Head to social media to share your favorite moments and to stay up to date with the Phat Band tours, new releases and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigphatpod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigPhatPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordon.goodwin.161?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigphatband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Rate, review and follow The Big Phat Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartradio or wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Glitch In The Simulation with Dan Kaneyuki, Ryan Mowrey, and the Sax Guys!

  8. Jul 13

    Hunting Wabbits 25 PT 2- with the Sax Guys, and Brian Kilgore

    The story continues! There was simply too much to say about "Hunting Wabbits 25" to fit into one episode! In Part 2, Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler take an even deeper dive into one of Gordon Goodwin's most iconic compositions. Hear from the Big Phat Band saxophone section as they break down the legendary opening soli that has challenged and thrilled audiences and musicians alike for years. Then, go behind the scenes with first-call percussionist Brian Kilgore, who shares how the addition of timpani and orchestral percussion helped transform this new recording into an even more cinematic experience. From intricate ensemble writing to world-class musicianship, discover why Hunting Wabbits 25 continues to be one of the most celebrated charts in the Big Phat Band catalog—and why this reimagined version takes it to an exciting new level. Brian Kilgore: https://briankilgoremusic.com/Brian_Kilgore_Music/Home.html Brian Scanlon: https://www.brianscanlonmusic.com/ Alex Hahn: https://www.alexhahnmusic.com/ Danny Kaneyuki: http://www.dankaneyuki.com/ Jay Mason: https://www.bigphatband.com/members/saxophones/jay-mason Anibal Seminario: https://anibalseminario.com/press Brett McDonald: https://www.brettmcdonaldmusic.com/ Vangie Gunn-Goodwin: https://www.vangie.me/ Andrew Kesler: https://andrewkesler.com/ Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band: https://www.bigphatband.com/ Big Phat Pod YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bigphatpod?si=FNAE0yBQkKB84PWm Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Stay shiny, stay Phat, and keep moving forward. All things Gordon Goodwin and Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band! Let Vangie Gunn-Goodwin and Andrew Kesler tell you all about it! Full episodes every Monday. Head to social media to share your favorite moments and to stay up to date with the Phat Band tours, new releases and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigphatpod/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BigPhatPod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gordon.goodwin.161?mibextid=wwXIfr TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bigphatband?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Rate, review and follow The Big Phat Pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, IHeartradio or wherever you like to listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Hunting Wabbits 25 PT 2- with the Sax Guys, and Brian Kilgore
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The Big Phat Pod is ALL about the great Gordon Goodwin- His Music, His Life, His Compositions, The Phat Band, His Friendships and so Much More! With great interviews from world class musicians, long time friends, and family, get to know the mind, the heart and brilliance of Gordon. We are here to honor His Life, His Legacy and the Incredible Music of Gordon Goodwin. You won't want to miss one episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Vangie Gunn-Goodwin
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Vangie Gunn-Goodwin
  • Show Website
    Big Phat Pod

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