Independent Minded

Independent Minded is a podcast where DIY music professionals, indie artists, and pop culture icons tell their origin stories, talk about inspirations, commitment to craft, and struggles and triumphs in the entertainment biz. Hosted and produced by Ron Scalzo, an indie musician with an independent record label of his own, Bald Freak Music.

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Episodes

Nicholas Megalis returns!

#12. Ron talks with Vine superstar and author Nicholas Megalis about his new book, Mega Weird , collaborating with his illustrator Dad, and what it means to be a leader of a cult of weirdos. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 07, 2015•33 min•Ep. 12

Luke Rathborne

#11. Ron talks with New York City alternative rocker Luke Rathborne about starting his own record label, having Deepak Chopra as a fan, and his latest album, Soft . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 05, 2015•24 min•Ep. 11

Putzel

#10. Ron talks with composer Jonathan “JB” Benedict, director Jason Chaet, and producer Allegra Cohen about film scoring, Jones Street Station, and making the new independent film, Putzel . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

May 01, 2015•26 min•Ep. 10

Pilot Touhill

#9. Ron talks with Southern California reggae rock act Pilot Touhill about his New York origins, how losing his father changed his life, and his new EP, Keeping Secrets . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 25, 2015•22 min•Ep. 9

Of The United

#8. Ron talks with Matt Phillips and Will Parker of pop/rock act Of The United about the Nashville music scene in Nashville, finding an audience in Beirut, and a devastating car accident. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 22, 2015•30 min•Ep. 8

Lonna Marie

#7. Ron talks with singer/songwriter Lonna Marie about adjusting to life in Los Angeles, and the art of ukulele playing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 22, 2015•20 min•Ep. 7

Nicholas Megalis

#6. Ron talks with Vine superstar Nicholas Megalis about his newfound fame, the art of Vining, and his musical ambitions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 22, 2015•38 min•Ep. 6

"Weird" Al Yankovic

#5. Ron talks with "Weird Al" Yankovic about his new children's book, his relationship with his daughter, and his legendary status. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 22, 2015•10 min•Ep. 5

Daniel G. Harmann

#4. Ron talks with Seattle singer/songwriter Daniel G. Harmann about forming The Trouble Starts, visiting New York City, and showing support for fellow indie artists. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 22, 2015•20 min•Ep. 4

Play Date

#3. Ron talks with Shanti Wintergate and Greg Attonito of Play Date about making children's music, unexpected romance, and collaborating as a couple. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 22, 2015•22 min•Ep. 3

Jess Furman

#2. Ron talks with LA-based singer/songwriter Jess Furman about being a Manhattan waitress, moving across the country, and licensing her music for TV and film. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 22, 2015•19 min•Ep. 2

Burlap To Cashmere

#1. Ron talks with folk rock band Burlap To Cashmere about conquering the Christian music scene, their Greek roots, working with major labels, and building their Brooklyn home studio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 22, 2015•25 min•Ep. 1

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