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SlackChat: Conversations with Inspired People
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Interviews with artists, musicians, entrepreneurs and your neighbors. Everyone has a story!

  1. Adam Rohlke

    08/08/2025

    Adam Rohlke

    Jake interviews Adam Rohlke, resident of Columbia, MO., and explores his career as a sound engineer for live musical performances at the Blue Note and ultimately for musical groups going on tour such as Wilco.  Listen to his story as he describes how he learned his craft from local sound experts and how that evolved into an opportunity to work with Wilco while on tour in the United States and Europe.  He also discusses his experiences working for local marijuana dispensaries in Columbia.

    1h 55m

  2. 01/19/2025

    Steve Sweitzer

    Jake interviews Steve Sweitzer, a former resident of Columbia, Missouri, now living in Laguna Beach, California.  Listen to his story as he describes growing up in Audrain County, Missouri, on a farm where his interest in art started at a young age.  He describes studying art and ultimately establishing a career in marketing production and working around the United States and London.  Later he and his wife put their careers on hold and travelled with their daughter to over 60 countries over a two year period.  He is now in the process of publishing a book of photography based on that experience and is still involved in creative endeavors.  Take a listen and enjoy the ride.

    1h 36m
  3. Jina Yoo

    10/07/2024

    Jina Yoo

    Jake interviews Jina Yoo, owner of Jina Yoo's Asian Bistro and Le Bao Asian Eatery in Columbia, Missouri.  She tells us about growing up in South Korea, studying music in college and graduate school in the United States, and ultimately opening her successful restaurants.  It's a fascinating story - check it out.

    1h 17m
  4. Tony Lotven

    07/05/2024

    Tony Lotven

    Our next interview is with Tony Lotven.  He's a long time musician originally from Springfield, Missouri.  He tells us about his musical path to Columbia and various groups and players he met along the way.  Plus he describes various businesses he was part of at the same time.  Check it out!

    1h 34m
  5. Will West

    06/22/2024

    Will West

    Jake interviews Will West, owner of Will West Music and Sound in Jefferson City, Missouri, which is an outstanding music store serving mid-Missouri and beyond. Listen to his story as he discusses growing up in Eastern Arkansas where his interest in music started at an early age with his parents' influence.  His path led him to serve in the military and then to Nashville where he continued his music journey for years.  Ultimately he describes how he came to Jefferson City and started his shop.  Great story - check it out!

    1h 17m
  6. Matt Marshall

    04/12/2024

    Matt Marshall

    Our next interview is with Matt Marshall, owner of Bluescentric, which produces quality soul, rock n roll, jazz, bluegrass, and blues music themed t-shirts and other related merch.  He also owns B Side Records, which sells vintage vinyl records.  Listen to his story as he describes growing up in Columbia, Missouri, and his path that led him to create a business that combines design, art, and his love of music.

    1h 39m
  7. Lisa Bartlett

    03/18/2024

    Lisa Bartlett

    Jake talks with Lisa Bartlett, artist and owner of Artlandish Gallery in Columbia, Missouri.  She's been around Columbia, Missouri since the 80's and has a lot to say about the Columbia art scene.  Check it out!

    1h 30m
  8. Tracy Lane

    08/13/2023

    Tracy Lane

    Jake talks with Tracy Lane, co-owner and producer of the Treeline Music Fest (f/k/a Roots N Blues), about her love of music and the serious challenges women face working in the music industry.  After heading to LA straight outta her rural Missouri high school, she eventually made her way back to Columbia where she worked for Richard King at the Blue Note.  After a stint in Oklahoma City, she returned to work for True False and the Roots N Blues Festival.  Tracy and co-owner Shay Jasper eventually purchased Roots N Blues and, after a challenging delay due to the COVID pandemic, they put on an historic female led lineup at Roots N Blues in 2021.  Check out Tracy Lane's inspiring story and get ready for the amazingly diverse lineup of artists at Treeline Music Fest 2023!

    1h 24m
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Interviews with artists, musicians, entrepreneurs and your neighbors. Everyone has a story!

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  • Creator
    SlackChat: Conversations with Inspired People
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jake McMahon and Alan Thompson
  • Show Website
    SlackChat