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Frank X. Gallagher-Vibe Merchant

Meet Frank X. Gallaher-Great Sound, Good Food [www.amusingspodcast.com] www.amustingspodcast.com “The word ‘career’ is not in my vocabulary,” says Frank Gallagher, VibeAgent and live sound engineer for some of the greatest bands in history— Talking Heads, Simple Minds, B-52s, to name a few. Frank has also mastered the art of name-dropping without name-dropping, and you’ll hear more than a few of his run-ins with your music idols during this episode. These hosts are thrilled to befriend the best cookie chef, we know. And if you want more Frank—and trust us, you will— check out his podcast, Sound ManConfidential, [www.soundmanconfidential.com] where he hosts the artists that make up your favorite playlist.

Meet Rodney Fong - Waxing On The Bay

www.amusingspodcast.com [www.amusingspodcast.com] San Francisco Chamber of Commerce CEO Rodney Fong shares his unique journey from growing up in the bowels of a wax museum to shaping San Francisco's tourism and hospitality industry. Rodney recounts a charming childhood, including the job of counting seashells, accounting as homework, and a Christmas Day tradition of selecting new wax figures to be made. The group talks about hospitality rewards, the craft of a well-done job, and the participation it takes to create thriving communities. We found the real heart of the Bay Area, and you will love listening in. Let's take a trip to the city by the bay.

Meet Mike Windish: Begin on the UPBEAT

www.amusingspodcast.com [www.amusingspodcast.com] https://www.windishentertainment.com/ [https://www.windishentertainment.com/] Begin on the UPBEAT: Adrea drums up another maestro of a guest in Mike Windish, a renowned Teacher, Musician, Performer, Producer, Entrepreneur, and Human Connector in the entertainment production industry. Mike is the driving force behind Windish Entertainment and is on a mission to unite people through his shows. In this episode, he enlightens us about the profound connection between the human element and entertainment and how to outsmart your blind spots to strengthen the central audience relationship. Mike produces amazing shows in markets worldwide and cares about training and developing entertainment talent and potential by focusing on human patterns -crescendoing into shows that reach audiences at the gut level. Music class is in, so let’s begin on the upbeat!

Meet Susie Singer Carter - Care Into The Future

Care Into The Future https://amusingspodcast.com/#meet-sussie-singer-carter [https://amusingspodcast.com/#meet-sussie-singer-carter] Susie Singer Carter has created multilevel successes, including Writer/Director/Producer,/Actress, and mostly cares about how to show us the future. To name a few achievements, Sussie has produced the Oscar Qualified short film, "MY MOM AND THE GIRL," written and produced "BRATZ," and produced "SOUL SURFER." In this interview, we heard about her most recent project, the documentary "NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE," where Sussie uses her skills, talents, and soul to show us the future of aging care. Bravely sharing about her mother and her discovery and learning journey, Sussie requires us to look into the current systemic elder care crises and face our own future of care. This conversation surrounding aging and care is essential, complex, honest, and way more supportive with friends; join us as we celebrate all that comes with being human together.

Meet Samme Chittum - Integrity Has Grit

www.amusingspodcast.com [www.amusingspodcast.com] Integrity Has Grit: It’s a page-turner or whatever the equivalent podcast analogy is to meet SammeChittum. , Samme is a distinguished writer, editor, and publisher with over four decades of experience in print journalism. She is a Columbia University graduate and was awarded a Pulitzer Traveling Fellowship. She holds master's and Ph.D. degrees in English literature and writing. Samme has reported major media outlets like the New York Times and deep-dived into a book series on air disasters for the Smithsonian. Samme is most excited about becoming a publisher with her passion project as the first venture in the republication of her mother, Ida Chittum's book "Tales of Terror” and more. We love every word, and you will, too!