Words x Music with Jim Reilly

Jim Reilly
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Conversations about creativity, process, and the stories that shape a life’s work. For over 25 years, author, musician, and educator Jim Reilly has connected with musicians, artists, and other creators and shared their stories in books, magazines, radio, and online. Words X Music is a long-form conversation series exploring creative lives from the inside out. Through conversations with musicians, writers, artists, and makers, the podcast looks beyond accomplishment toward process, meaning, and the shape of a life built in creativity.

  1. Jun 6

    Peter Case: The Sound of a Life Lived Live

    Join me for a conversation with Peter Case on his new live album, the power of capturing a moment, and why authenticity matters more than ever. From punk clubs to solo stages, this is a deep dive into music, storytelling, and the long road of a true artist.

    55 min

  2. May 27

    Tom Kennedy - The Summit: Craft, Conversation, and the Long Game of Jazz

    In this episode, bassist Tom Kennedy shares the story behind his new album The Summit, how it came together, what he was chasing, and why he’s leaning back into a more jazz-driven sound. It’s a laid-back conversation about writing, recording, touring, and the kind of musical chemistry where you just know where the other person is going, even when you’re not in the same room.

    46 min

  3. 12/12/2025

    Ned Steinberger & Patrick Sankuer: Two minds, two hearts, a pair of amazing guitars and basses

    The story behind all the writing I've done and these podcasts is creativity and how that creativity lives in the world. No one embodies the creative impulse better than Ned Steinberger and Patrick Sankuer. Patrick and Ned have collaborated on the latest project from NS Design: the FIN guitars and basses. The FINs are the culmination of Ned's vision, which began nearly 50 years ago. His and Patrick's collaboration shows how creativity and passion can fuel dreams and turn them into realities. For me, the surprise came when I realized just how similar Ned's and Patrick's stories are. And once again, as I keep finding while I explore creativity through music and the relationship between the two, how, once again, what on the surface may seem like an unlikely pairing couldn't be any more perfect.

    58 min

  4. 07/17/2024

    Stuart Spector - The master bass luthier takes on a whole new world

    What do you do after being one of the most important and influential bass guitar luthiers for over 40 years? You retire and start a new business building acoustic guitars, of course. Join me as I talk with the one and only Stuart Spector about inspiration, innovation, and the never-ending quest to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. If you’re looking for inspiration, you need look no further than this conversation with Stuart. I hope you enjoy.

    35 min

  5. 05/07/2024

    Mohini Dey - Rising to the top of the Bass World on Her Own Terms

    Inspirational, innovative, creative, bassist Mohini Dey Hartsuch is at the top of her game. She’s gone from being a child prodigy in India to one of the most in-demand players in the world. Her own music breaks down boundaries and barriers and mixes rock, prog, funk, jazz, and world music. With others, there really are no boundaries tohow she can serve the music. It didn’t come easy, though. Mohini put in the work andcontinues to work incredibly hard to push her craft forward. Join us as we get philosophical on achieving success, dive deep into the universality of music, the power and importance of social media, and, of course, the obligatory gear talk.

    56 min

  6. 04/11/2024

    Nick Cañas - From South Texas Broadcasting to the World

    Texas guitarist and bassist Nick Cañas has done everything right. He's got killer chops, and through thoughtfully produced and engaging online content creation, he has masterfully caught the eyes and ears of progressive music fans, gear enthusiasts, and the businesses whose gear he uses. It's the blueprint for staying creative in today's ever-changing musical landscape. Join us as we discuss creativity and inspiration and add a healthy dose of the story behind his connection to NS Design and Ned Steinberger's continuing innovations.

    39 min

  7. 02/25/2024

    Joey Lauricella - The Fodera Story Continues

    Join me as I finally managed to nail down Joey Lauricella at the 2024 NAMM show for the rest of the Fodera Guitars story. Feel free to go back and listen to my episode with Vinny Fodera first, although that's not mandatory. Joey and Vinny have been making some of the world's most respected and influential instruments for over 40 years now. After talking with Vinny, I thought the secret to their success was the connection between the builder and the player. While that's definitely true, after talking with Joey, it's clear that there's so much more to the secret of Fodera's success. As an added bonus, Mike Bendy, Fodera's director of sales and marketing and a killer Fodera artist in his own right, joined us and added his perspective as one of those taking Fodera forward to the next generation of players.

    38 min
  8. Jon Liebman - The Founder and First Bassman Takes his Turn in Front of the Mic

    01/19/2024

    Jon Liebman - The Founder and First Bassman Takes his Turn in Front of the Mic

    Jon Liebman is one of the bass world's foremost bass educators, authors, content creators, and an outstanding player in his own right. After publishing over 800 interviews with a who's who of the music elite, it was time to point the microphone and share his story. And what a story! From growing up with a backstage pass to the birth of rock and roll radio, to a very impressive education and playing career, to creating the website For Bass Players Only, the story twists and turns and lands in some pretty inspiring places. I hope you enjoy. PS, You can find links to Jon's website and a special link to the new Free Bass Course mentioned in the episode on my site: www.jimreilly.ca/liebman.

    1h 25m
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Conversations about creativity, process, and the stories that shape a life’s work. For over 25 years, author, musician, and educator Jim Reilly has connected with musicians, artists, and other creators and shared their stories in books, magazines, radio, and online. Words X Music is a long-form conversation series exploring creative lives from the inside out. Through conversations with musicians, writers, artists, and makers, the podcast looks beyond accomplishment toward process, meaning, and the shape of a life built in creativity.

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