Pickathon Podcast

Zale Schoenborn
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Pickathon Podcast: go into the mind of Pickathon with founder Zale Schoenborn as he talks with the contemporary rising stars and deep cuts of almost every music genre you can imagine along with the inside scoop for the past, present, and future of all things Pickathon.

  1. 01/21/2025

    Ep. 44 - The Next 25 Years of Pickathon...You Decide!

    Zale sits down with Matt Wagner, Executive Director of Creative Neighborhoods. They discuss the challenges facing Pickathon, how we've been working on these issues for years, and why audience feedback is so critical in shaping a sustainable future for the festival. -Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there's exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. -Be sure to check out the Showdown Saloon in Portland, Oregon, for great music and events curated by Pickathon seven days a week!  Keep up-to-date on the schedule at www.showdownpdx.com   -Thank you all for listening!

    48 min

  2. 07/30/2024

    Ep. 43 - A Festival Founder Special, with Phil Pirrone of JJUUJJUU

    On this week's episode of the Pickathon podcast: Zale and his good buddy Phil Pirone, co-founder of the band JJUUJJUU, as well as the fabulous music festival Desert Daze, share stories of festival nightmares and miracles, as well as the dedication it takes to conduct a music festival with passion and love for the art, no matter the adversity. Be sure to check out JUUJUU's latest release, Up To You, as well as the rest of their fantastic catalogue wherever you collect your ear worms!   -Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!    -And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there's exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.   -Thank you all for listening!

    55 min

  3. 07/24/2024

    Ep. 42 - The Power of 10%, with Erin Rae

    On this week's episode of the Pickathon podcast: We're just 8 days away from Pickathon, and at the top, Zale talks about all the creative design plots and neighborhood schematics that are going to be showcased this year. He is then joined by le plus talentueux, Erin Rae, who discusses the influential creatives that dawned from Tennessee and the regions alike, her innate drive to be unique in the musical landscape, and the myriad of talented folks that have helped her fulfill her musical passion along the way. Be sure to check out Erin Rae's latest single, On Her Side, and the rest of her catalogue of great music wherever you collect your earworms. . Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! . And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there's exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. . Thank you all for listening!

    51 min

  4. 07/10/2024

    Ep. 41 - Constructive Creativity, with Madeline Link of PACKS

    This week on the Pickathon podcast: at the top, Zale reveals some exciting news about a new endeavor coming down the Pickathon pipeline! Zale is then joined by esteemed rock-n-roller, Madeline Link of the hit new rock band, Packs, where they discuss the means to help the music community through outreach, and mentorships to build upon the next generation's dreams and creative endeavors. Be sure to check out PACKS's latest album, Melt the Honey, wherever you collect your earworms. -Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on! -And check out our Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there's exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. -Thank you all for listening!

    56 min

  5. 07/04/2024

    Ep. 40 - Beats and Basketball, with Julia Steiner of Ratboys

    On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale talks a little bit about the work going into designing and constructing the art installations around Pickathon this year. Exciting stuff! Zale is then joined by the crazy talented Julia Steiner, of Ratboys, where they talk about everything from basketball, to the unsung Chicago music scene, to all the excitement of DIY band management and production. Be sure check out Ratboy's music wherever you collect your ear worms.    - Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!    -And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there's exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.   -Thank you all for listening!

    1h 11m

  6. 05/23/2024

    Ep. 38 - Settle No More, with Adi Oasis

    This week on the Pickathon podcast: at the top, Zale talks about how much "vibe" plays an important factor into developing the festival. Zale is then joined by the soulful strut of Adi Oasis as she talks about how music has shaped her world, how the industry is reshaping the world of the artist, finding your artistic identity, and how important it is yo never settle for less than what you want from your work. Be sure to check out Adi Oasis's latest release, the deluxe edition of Lotus Glow, wherever you collect your ear worms! Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!  And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there's exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers. Thank you all for listening!

    50 min

  7. 05/15/2024

    Ep. 38 - DIY Success, with Searows

    This week on the Pickathon Podcast: at the top, Zale talks about the humble origins and goals of the Pickathon festival. Zale is then joined by the one and only Alec Duckart of the hit band, Searows, where they discuss Alec's humble origins, how it feels to be thrust into fame while staying true to your authentic self, and the meaning of finding success on your own terms. Be sure to check out the work of Searows wherever you collect your ear worms. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!    And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there's exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.    Thank you all for listening!

    45 min

  8. 05/09/2024

    Ep. 37 - Synthesis and Originality, with Jake Kohn

    On this week's episode of the Pickathon Podcast: Zale and his guest, Jake Kohn, soon to be a voice of his generation, spare no time getting down to the nitty gritty about growing up in the eastern United States, the influences that shaped Jake's sound, how he found success at such an early age, and what it means to synthesize the greats while developing an original sound of your own. Be sure to check out the music of Jake Kohn wherever you collect your earworms. Please remember to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasting on!    And check out the Pickathon Patreon page at: https://www.patreon.com/Pickathon where there's exclusive content meant for the true music lovers, and independent festival goers.    Thank you all for listening!

    36 min
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Pickathon Podcast: go into the mind of Pickathon with founder Zale Schoenborn as he talks with the contemporary rising stars and deep cuts of almost every music genre you can imagine along with the inside scoop for the past, present, and future of all things Pickathon.

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  • Creator
    Zale Schoenborn
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2023
  • Show Website
    Pickathon Podcast