Best Phil Weaver Podcasts (2024)

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Steve Sveum 1:01:49

3h ago1:01:49

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Send us a text Good friend and exceptional music educator Steve Sveum joins us this week for a great conversation about his start in music as well as some very special mentors like Bernie Powers, Ron Carter, and more. We talk Jazz at Lincoln Center, Birch Creek Arts Camp, Essentially Ellington, Snug Harbor, Bacon Happy Hour, and even kitchen remode…

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Dana Wilson 56:20

7d ago56:20

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Send us a text Brilliant composer Dana Wilson is one of a kind! In addition, he is one of the kindest guests we have ever had on the podcast. Dana has written for soloists from the Chicago Symphony and also music for young band. Peter, Phil, and Chris try to keep up with our guest and as expected fall well short in that pursuit. Peter can barely ge…

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Emily Moss 56:49

11d ago56:49

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Send us a text Chris and Peter share stories about their trip to Montana while Phil shares a story about his trombone being seized by TSA. Thankfully Dr. Emily Moss joins us to share her musical journey, the importance of mentorship, and her approach to teaching conducting. We discuss the evolving landscape of music education careers, the challenge…

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James Weaver 57:32

18d ago57:32

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Send us a text Dearest commuter, this week Phil and Peter share the same physical location resulting in noticeable tension during the show. Chris realizes that AI can now do podcasts better than this show (not a high bar). Thankfully, Dr. James Weaver, Director of Performing Arts and Sports for the National Federation of High School State Associati…

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Robert Baca 1:07:40

26d ago1:07:40

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Send us a text Try hard not to confuse this episode with a guide for folks over 50 needing help with their vision. Mercifully, our guest saves our hosts from themselves. Bob Baca is a visionary trumpet player, educator and musical leader. Join us as we hear about hot dish, snowmobiles, middle school bands with recording contracts and more. The podc…

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Lowell Graham 1:06:10

1M ago1:06:10

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Send us a text Warning, Chris brings up the stinger yet again, Phil is back in his closet, and Peter continues to get hounded, no pun intended, by his dog Louie. Thankfully, Colonel Lowell Graham stops by to share his experiences from his time leading the United States Air Force Band to his passion for motorcycles and soundtracks. He emphasizes the…

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Peter Gamwell 59:00

1M ago59:00

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Send us a text Phil is only present for about 10 minutes of this show. Why? You'll just have to listen to find out. Need an even better reason to listen to this week's episode? Gotcha covered! Meet Dr. Peter Gamwell. Peter is an award-winning leader in education and is recognized internationally for his work in advancing creative organizational cul…

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Meagan Bachmayer & Katherine Bergman 54:14

2M ago54:14

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Send us a text Professional wind ensemble, you say? Minnesota Winds has arrived, commuter. This ensemble comes complete with monster musicians, a website second to none and merch that some listeners (Paul Kile) refuse to take off. Listen to the architects of the group Meagan Bachmeyer and Katherine Bergmann talk about not only great performances bu…

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James Stephenson 1:00:08

2M ago1:00:08

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Send us a text This week Jim Stephenson made the unfortunate choice to join us. We talk about his amazing sports career as a youth, how he had to choose between golf or music, and how everything in his life happens by accident. Phil sputters sentence fragrances, Chris gets distracted often, and Peter asks questions that are so long and winding that…

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Sara Knueve & Laura Roeker 1:03:28

2M ago1:03:28

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Send us a text Coming directly from the land of acronyms, our guests this week expanded this podcast's horizons while stretching the hosts' minds (not hard to do). We are thrilled to have you meet two amazing leaders from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction: Dr. Laura Roeker, Director of Teaching and Learning, and Sara Kneuve, Policy Adv…

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Cynthia Johnston Turner 1:08:40

2M ago1:08:40

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Send us a text Yet another episode marred by excessive talking by Peter, poor introductions by Phil and general sleepiness by Chris. Thankfully, our guest compensates for all of our poor hosting. Dr. Cindi Johnson Turner has spent her career successfully guiding musicians at every level – middle schoolers, college students at Cornell University, th…

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Jack Stamp 1:05:39

3M ago1:05:39

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Send us a text Our previous two seasons began with a guest named Scott. This year we start with a Stamp and we couldn't be happier! Jack Stamp stops in to share his journey from being a seventh-grade percussionist to becoming a composer and conductor. He reveals his experiences in the music industry, including his work with various ensembles and pu…

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Season 3 Teaser 10:34

3M ago10:34

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Send us a text Hey Commuters - We are back for another season! This episode is especially bad as it contains no guests! Instead, you can listen to Phil, Peter, and Chris reunite after an eventful summer filled with medical visits, witness relocation programs, and new seasons resolutions. This is definitely an espisode to skip but I guess you've com…

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 10: Asylum Venture’s John Wu on Harnessing the Power of Crypto Twitter (X) 38:03

4M ago38:03

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Asylum Ventures Investor Jon Wu joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss all things investing, marketing, and thought leadership on X! They cover how to shift your marketing strategies as market sentiment changes, the impor…

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 9: Bringing Math to Market with Aztec Protocol CMO Claire Kart 43:52

5M ago43:52

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Aztec Protocol CMO Claire Kart joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss her journey from fintech to web3 marketing, how traditional marketing differs from web3, her efforts in harnessing the power of community to drive resu…

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 8: The Art of Media Relations with Co-Founder of Opening Bell Daily Phil Rosen 24:27

5M ago24:27

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Award-winning journalist, author, Co-Founder of Opening Bell Daily, and Founder of Journalists Club Phil Rosen joins Melrose PR COO Kili Wall this week to discuss his transition out of Business Insider, the inspiration behind Opening Bell…

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Live From The Festival 6:07

5M ago6:07

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Send us a text The Season 2 Finale is here! As you will hear, we end the season with more of a whimper than a bang. Regardless, thank you for sticking with us through another season. We are tremendously grateful to all of our guests this past season as well as our six listeners. Have a great summer! We look forward to subjecting you to more mind nu…

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Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin 1:06:56

6M ago1:06:56

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Send us a text Our final guest of season 2 is Lt. Col. Ryan Nowlin, the 29th Director of "The President's Own" United States Marine Band! Our conversation covers Ryan's career path from public school music teacher to staff arranger and now Director of "The President's Own." We learn more about his work in this role as well as collaborations with Be…

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 7: The Defiant Founder and CEO Camila Russo On Trailblazing DeFi Reporting 33:06

6M ago33:06

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. The Defiant Founder + CEO Camila Russo joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to discuss her journey from reporting at Bloomberg to founding The Defiant, the inspiration behind her book ‘The Infinite Machine’, the types of guests an…

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Christine & Tim Baumann 54:36

6M ago54:36

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Send us a text In this episode, we talk to Peter about his trip to Panama. No, it is not part of the witness protection program...well, not this time. Our guests, Tim and Christine Baumann share with us their amazing journey in music education (and the planet). They talk about their experiences teaching music in Hong Kong and their roles as co-dire…

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Jeff Ball 1:03:08

6M ago1:03:08

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Send us a text In this episode, Phil turns 50. Don’t worry, his status with AARP doesn’t affect his podcasting ability. Thankfully, Jeff Ball stops by for a chat. Jeff is the Director of Bands and Coordinator of Performing Arts at the Grand Street Campus (GSC) High Schools in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. He is also the Founder, Artist…

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 6: Crypto Beyond Bloomberg: From Traditional Reporting To Decential Media With Matt Leising 38:29

6M ago38:29

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Co-Founder and Editor in Chief at Decential Media Matt Leising joins Melrose PR CEO Kelley Weaver this week to chat through his journey from Bloomberg to founding his own media company Decential Media, how Web3 tech is disrupting the ente…

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Josh Becker 1:06:07

6M ago1:06:07

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Send us a text Dr. Josh Becker, a trombone player and elementary school teacher, shares his experiences and insights. He teaches fifth grade and coordinates the elementary band program in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District in Minnesota. He also runs an instrument donation program, providing instruments to students who cannot afford th…

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John Mackey 1:21:33

7M ago1:21:33

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Send us a text This week's guest is John Mackey. It is worth the listen even with the three hosts still involved. Yet, it is important to note an interesting development - the software we use to produce this podcast now offers AI episode summary and "takeaways". This week's takeaways were too good not to share: Takeaways Sometimes it's necessary to…

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 5: DL News Asia Correspondent Callan Quinn on Key Differences in APAC Reporting + Interviewing 23:17

7M ago23:17

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. This week, Kelley Weaver, CEO at Melrose PR, sits down with DL News Asia Correspondent Callan Quinn to discuss reporting on the APAC landscape, how interviews differ in the West, trends she’s seeing across Asia, and much more! To stay up-…

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Jon & Sara Baumann 59:01

7M ago59:01

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Send us a text If you can make it through today's banter which covers hockey skate sharpening, lawn care, tea parties, and changing a tires, you are in for a treat. Today we welcome the "Mandan Dynasty" Jon & Sara Baumann. John and Sarah Bauman, are music educators from Mandan, North Dakota, known for their contributions to the All State Band Progr…

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Shortest Show Ever! 0:50

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Send us a text Shortest Show Ever!! You are welcome! See you next week with TWO fabulous guests! Support the showBy Chris Gleason, Peter Haberman & Phil Ostrander

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 4: 10 to 1 Public Relations President and Founder Josh Weiss on the Art of Storytelling 45:19

7M ago45:19

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Kelley Weaver, CEO at Melrose PR, sits down with PR mogul Josh Weiss, President and Founder of 10 to 1 Public Relations to discuss his approach to comms strategy and media relations, the “10 to 1” magic, how he’s built out his firm + nich…

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Erin Gleason 1:06:24

7M ago1:06:24

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Send us a text Well they said it would never happen --Erin Gleason, fabulous music educator, flautist, and spouse of Chris, in a moment of weakness or sympathy, joins us on the show. In an episode that could be subtitled, "tell us what you really think", Erin gives us her honest opinion of the show, grills, clutter, bad banter, and band-o-ramas. In…

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Choose Your Own ArtLess 1:09:59

8M ago1:09:59

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Send us a text After a well-deserved break from us, we are back to interrupt your life with more mind-numbing banter. This week, we have no guests……but wait….before you hit the delete button consider listening to this episode featuring some of our favorite moments over the past two years. As you will hear in our pre-banter banter, we hesitate to ca…

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 3: Unlocking Web3 Talent with Founder of Up Top Search Founder Dan Eskow 50:13

8M ago50:13

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Alongside the market, we’re so back!! Kelley Weaver, CEO at Melrose PR, sits down with the legendary Founder of Up Top Search, Dan Eskow, to dive into all things hiring in the crypto landscape, effective networking, how he utilizes his po…

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 2: Coinbound CEO Ty Smith on Marketing Magic + Resilience 36:07

8M ago36:07

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Welcome back to season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. Alongside the market, we’re so back!! Kelley Weaver, CEO at Melrose PR, sits down with Ty Smith, CEO of Coinbound to discuss all things marketing and PR for Web3 projects, why you shouldn’t sleep on SEO, biggest marketing mistakes, and so…

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Michael Sweeney 59:57

8M ago59:57

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Send us a text Here to celebrate St. Patrick's Day is our favorite Irish loving composer, Michael Sweeney! Even our below average banter session didn't sway Michael from sharing a wonderful hour looking back at his start as a musician and composer. We get his perspective on what has changed in composition over the course of his career and learn mor…

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Shauna Pickens 56:43

9M ago56:43

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Send us a text In this episode of Beyond Artless, we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Shauna Pickens, an esteemed educator/conductor, trombonist, and Professor at Texas Tech University. Once we get the trombone jokes out of the way, we learn a lot from Dr. Pickens about her later journey through music education, teaching in a low SES school, mentor…

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Proof-of-PR Season 2 Episode 1: Blockworks Opinion Editor on the Key Ingredients to a Strong Op-Ed + How She Sources Content 26:41

9M ago26:41

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Welcome to Season 2 of Proof-of-PR, your passport into the world of Public Relations for Bitcoin and Web3. We’re so excited to be back! Nikki Brown, Chief Strategy Officer at Melrose PR, kicks off our first episode of season 2 with Molly Jane Zuckerman, Opinion Editor at Blockworks. They dive into what it takes to break into the opinion section at …

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Pete Winslow 1:02:20

9M ago1:02:20

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Send us a text The competition for dullest pre-guest banter continues on. Following closely behind pre-guest banter is dull post-guest banter. Thankfully, we’re able to steal Peter away from his tour for a few minutes. Chris and Phil have nothing important to be stolen away from. Our guest this week is clearly the most comfortable commentator we ha…

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Kelly Bell 53:59

9M ago53:59

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Send us a text Ever wonder who organizes that big get-together during the holidays? No, I’m not talking about your family’s holiday bash at your Uncle Louie’s house. I’m talking about the Midwest Clinic in Chicago. Kelly Bell is the Executive Director of the Midwest Clinic. She joins us for a wonderful chat about the inner workings of the Clinic, h…

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Paul Kile 1:03:28

9M ago1:03:28

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Send us a text In celebration of the Minnesota Music Educators Association (MMEA) Conference this past week, we are pleased to have the fantastic Minnesota music educator Paul Kile with us. Paul shares his upbringing, including the LaCrosse Boys Choir, cymbals, and a skiff (you'll just have to listen). We talk about his amazing work teaching high s…

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Russel Mikkelson 1:02:02

9M ago1:02:02

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Send us a text Commuters who have been with us since the beginning have grown to appreciate the “homespun” nature of the podcast. Well, maybe not appreciate, but gently tolerate? Phil learns the value of restarting his laptop and pays the price by offering very little for the first half of the episode (shut out). We learn about Ferryville, Wisconsi…

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Mike George 1:04:31

10M ago1:04:31

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Send us a text Mike George is a legendary figure in the arts education community in Wisconsin and beyond. His leadership has impacted thousands of people over his highly successful career. What an honor to spend an hour with Mike as he shares his childhood experiences and passion for music, discussing his teaching career, involvement in polka bands…

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