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Stereo Embers: The Podcast

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Songwriting
Punk Rock
San Francisco
California
Nashville
Covid-19
Creativity
Kasey Chambers
Los Angeles
Rock and Roll
Silkworm
Cat Ridgeway
The Ruffians
Seattle
Music Collaboration
Ireland
Vashti Bunyan
Folk Music

Hosted by Alex Green, Stereo Embers: The Podcast is a weekly podcast airing exclusively on Bombshell Radio (www.bombshellradio.com) that features interviews with musicians, authors, artists and actors talking about the current creative moment in their lives. A professor at St. Mary's College of California, Alex is the Editor-In-Chief of Stereo Embers Magazine (www.stereoembersmagazine.com), the au... more

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"We Were Made For These Times" It's been 40 years since the Grammy-Award winning band the Klezmatics formed in the East Villag. In the same way the Pogues fused Irish folk with punk rock, the New York klezmer outfit have grafted centuries-old Yiddish... more

"Parallel Universe" When I was working in college radio it seemed like Hypnolovewheel was putting out a record every year. And it felt that way because they pretty much were. Although they'd put out two records in the eighties, in the '90s the Long I... more

"On 2 U" It's hard to imagine a band working today that captures the grit and the glamor of Los Angeles better than Starcrawler. Formed in 2015 by teenage classmates, the young band tore out of the gates with an aggressive blend of crunchy punk and d... more

"Real Life Evolution" With close to ten brilliant albums under her belt, including Real Life, To Survive and The Classic, it's hard to think of a more critically-acclaimed artist in recent memory than singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joan ... more

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Lorin Sklamberg
Vocalist, accordionist, pianist, guitarist of The Klezmatics
The Klezmatics
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0509: Lorin Sklamberg (The Klezmatics)
Henri Cash
Guitarist of Starcrawler, multi-project musician
Starcrawler
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0507: Henri Cash (Starcrawler)
Joan As Policewoman
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist known for Real Life Evolution and other works
Joan Wasser
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0506: Joan As Policewoman
Bob Bert
Musician drummer associated with Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, The Chrome Cranks
Various bands including Sonic Youth, Pussy Galore, The Chrome Cranks
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0505: Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Jon Spencer)
Jon Lampley
Musician, horn player, former Late Show house band member
The Late Show With Stephen Colbert / 100 Tones / OAR
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0504: Jon Lampley ("The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, O.A.R.)
Amelia Fletcher
Singer-keyboardist, also affiliated with The Wedding Present, The Pooh Sticks
Heavenly
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0503: Amelia, Cathy, Ian, Rob and Peter of Heavenly
Cathy Rogers
Trained educational neuroscientist, TV presenter
Heavenly
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0503: Amelia, Cathy, Ian, Rob and Peter of Heavenly
Peter Monchiloff
Guitarist, previously in Would Be Goods, Scarlet's Well, etc.
Heavenly
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0503: Amelia, Cathy, Ian, Rob and Peter of Heavenly
Ian Button
Drummer, former Thrashing Doves member, producer/mixer
Heavenly
Episode: Stereo Embers The Podcast 0503: Amelia, Cathy, Ian, Rob and Peter of Heavenly

Host

Alex Green
Host of stereo embeddings-style interviews; editor-in-chief of a music and arts publication; experienced moderator and interviewer with a deep knowledge of contemporary music and cultural trends

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • The Nick Heyward interview was bliss!

    What a profound & beautiful chat with Nick. Looking forward to listening again & to some other episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lahelia
    Australiaa year ago
  • More than music!!

    This podcast is so much more than just a music podcast. Stereo Embers hits the full spectrum of talented creatives—authors, musicians, actors, and artists. Alex Green delivers an interview week after week with clever wit and ease. It is rare that you get to experience an interview that feels like you’re witnessing a creative camaraderie forming. Don’t sleep on this podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sukisioux
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Funny witty host! Always a pleasure to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anubi12
    United States3 years ago
  • Fun and fascinating show about creativity

    Warm, wise, and witty host; creative and excited guests: this show delivers up terrific conversations about the artistic process and life as a musician, writer, or other kind of artist week after week. Don’t miss it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatieBro
    United States4 years ago
  • Terrific podcast!

    I love learning about different people’s creative processes from this show. And Alex brings the best out of his guests with his warmth, knowledge, and enthusiasm. Great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MomKaw1
    United States4 years ago

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Broad range of guests and topics keeps conversations fresh and engaging.
Insightful, warm interviewing that brings out deep storytelling in guests.

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Stereo Embers The Podcast 0508: Dan Cuddy (Hypnolovewheel)
Q: What led you to pursue a life in music after NYU and high school bands?
Dan describes a natural pull toward creative expression that stayed with him, even as he explored other projects and opportunities, ultimately keeping music as a central thread.
Stereo Embers The Podcast 0505: Bob Bert (Sonic Youth, Jon Spencer)
Q: What was the note when Sonic Youth told you you were no longer in the band?
The decision was framed as a chemistry issue rather than a performance one; I was told the chemistry wasn't right, and though I didn't feel that, I eventually understood their point, and later I was invited back for a later tour.
Stereo Embers The Podcast 0506: Joan As Policewoman
Q: How do you manage deadlines with your creative work?
Deadlines help provide a necessary push and structure, but you can still work steadily even without one; the pressure often clarifies what should be finished and what can be set aside.
Stereo Embers The Podcast 0506: Joan As Policewoman
Q: What does travel do for your creative process?
Travel disrupts routine but also creates time to reflect and consume new inputs; I review songs, read, and listen to music whenever possible, turning downtime into productive reflection.
Stereo Embers The Podcast 0502: Lost Leaders' Byron Isaacs (Lumineers) and Peter Cole (Lava Baby)
Q: How do you maintain collaboration when you each bring strong ideas to a song?
They emphasize a 50-50 approach where ideas are shared, but the final shape often comes from a synthesis of both inputs, with each artist respecting the other's strengths and not taking critiques personally.

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A thoughtful interview-focused series that center-stage creatives across music, writing, performance, and film. Each episode blends intimate storytelling with craft-focused insights, exploring how artists navigate long careers, sustain creativity, and balance art with practical realities. Guests range from indie musicians and legendary performers to writers and visual artists, yielding deeply personal conversations that cover process, collaboration, resilience, and the evolving cultural landscape. The show stands out for its warmly informed hosting, long-form depth, and a willingness to explore both artistic philosophy and behind-the-scenes realities in a single, cohesive chat.

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Recent guests on Stereo Embers: The Podcast include:

1. Lorin Sklamberg
2. Henri Cash
3. Joan As Policewoman
4. Bob Bert
5. Jon Lampley
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7. Cathy Rogers
8. Peter Monchiloff

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