As the socio-political landscape of the United States changes, the media that comes out is indicative of the artist’s views change to correlate with the discontent of the general public. Today on talking out of harmony, we sit down and talk to author, philanthropist and entrepreneur, Chris A. Piazza of the book Echoes of Dissonance, a recollection of the recent renaissance made and how societal infrastructures and modern issues have dictated said renaissance to flourish in the modern day. Along with discussing four contributing factors that have allowed him to pave away for himself amidst the ever-shifting world we currently live in.
Here are some of Chris's current playlists:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3pfSS9NdNiCJgKofVQDBmt?si=8dfa69bf73384185
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4opGyqbfNZAXgfcNjzOjwr?si=e87600cd41da4312
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1LXAk4mdYWtpnLbLrmdUF4?si=0bff647097784c75
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Wl5kGV8X2JQF4tHd8MsqD?si=093c5fdb17294221
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2wciIhTPekeae1UCIdMhzU?si=f56e46b4b02f4ddc
What a person experiences in their life is often passed down as a lesson to the people they interact with later on in their story. Today, Talking Out Of Harmony returns to sit down and have a chat with Aaron Melnick (Nuclae, Inmates, Intergrity) to discuss the release of his new book, Bringing Out The Beast , how he found music in his upbringing from an early age, all the way to how he found a passion in teaching science at a local high school in Cleveland.
Friendship travels deep, it travels far and it always find a way to rear its welcoming presence when you need it the most. Depending on what road life goes down. Our guests today, Shaun Filley, Jimmy Rose and Noel Sullivan will tell the same thing. Jimmy and Shaun grew up together in Parma, Ohio growing a bond through music eventually starting their first band together, puncture wound, soon more bands followed and the two found themselves in California where they crossed paths with Noel Sullivan, the eventual drummer of annihilation time . The trio soon were on the road and saw the world together forming an unbreakable bond which they have carried with eachother all of these years and are here to share that bond with us today, on a very special episode of talking out of harmony
Episode Apple playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/season-2-ep-10-tooh-jimmy-shaun-noels-playlist/pl.u-DdANGWqsg4bE52
Episode Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3q8xKiiqmTkm24WvIDFryp?si=qBL2orufQjaOcarhuZ9b7Q
"Trailblazer" is an overused word in today's day and age; however, if an individual kicks down doors and leaves things better than they found them, the term is befitting. No one exemplifies that term more than Mary Kay Cabot. A last-minute decision defined the rest of her life and etched her name in history, providing women in her male-dominated profession a place to call home. In her 30th season, she has done and seen it all, from headbanging with Bill Belichick to her son putting Baker Mayfield in his place. Join us as we embark on this journey with her and look towards the future.
On this episode of Talking Out of Harmony, we sit down with Paul Schlacter, owner of Now That’s Class, member of various bands and now full time resident of Puerto Rico. We discuss his life coming up to being an anchor in the Cleveland punk scene, which include his time in New York, the bands he’s been in, and his life after providing kids a place to enjoy their favorite music. Put on your gold chain and listen to another installment of Talking Out Of Harmony.
Paul's Apple Playlist:
Paul's Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jc6DLzQuVLlzxpqB3LWQH?si=1b3Ok-1uSQWeaJRinYNqXw
Today is special day for us, it marks one year since we started this journey together and in gratitude Matt, Dan and jack are picking up where they left off a year ago with a year in review and what’s to come, thank you for taking the journey with us and thank you for your constant support, we can’t wait to see where the next year takes us and beyond that. Happy 2023!
A Year In the Life Spotify Playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0z0LGt8WUApyr7DrIXNZ7Y?si=PSTvli57TCKcGcNZpPmh0w
A Year In the Life Apple Playlist:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tooh-season-2-episode-6-playlist/pl.u-9N9LzqNIoMbGYJ
Ringing out the new year with one last go around, the boys sit down and talk with a man who’s story of one’s passions leading to a life’s long worth of fulfillment. That man is Bill Guenztler and for 15 years he was responsible for putting together Cleveland’s Film Festival. This was not thought to be possible till Bill found a mentor while attending Cleveland State University and in need of an internship. These days Bill can be found still distributing art to the world from talented directors but at the leisure of his home as he has taken up a role in a company dedicated to getting artists the exposure their art deserves. Bill’s story is a story of going with your gut and finding yourself in a situation your younger self didn’t think was attainable, live his story with us in the final episode of the year. Happy Jordan year, thank you for your support, much love
Bill's Spotify Playlist
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sZVVwsRBHt7b1IcItvCsB?si=__kMAW1wS0Wd2uNU9pTozw
Bill's Apple Playlist
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bills-top-15/pl.u-55D66y2cb3Wrj
On this episode of talking out of Harmony we interview Roger James Moore, Matt and Jack's grandfather and Dan’s dad. We call him Papa Roger. Roger loves history. He is our family historian and has passed on our history through stories over the years; stories he heard first hand from his father growing up when they would sit out in the garage and a young, curious Roger would listen. This year we bought a subscription to Storyworth, a weekly service that sends a question to Roger about his life. At the end of a year, the stories are bound together into a book to preserve them for future generations. We’ve been working on this project with him for about three months, and wanted to bring one of the writing sessions to Talking Out of Harmony. Every family has stories to tell. We hope sharing ours will prompt some questions for your family members. Happy Holidays! Don't forget to check out Papa Roger's handpicked playlist!
Papa Roger's Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/dad-papa-roger-moores-playlist-season-2-episode-4-of-tooh/pl.u-DdAN2yosg4bE52
Papa Roger's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36WeqLoQ1EGzi1sJ10YOoy?si=MAlBO540SeuJdZj-le8-iA
Today on Talking Out of Harmony, we have a familiar voice with some new friends, that’s right Big Dan is back and he’s brought a crew along with him, the gentlemen of GRAIN. Grain's members were Brian Strazek, Dean Eshelman, Jay Kuebler, Brian Noga and Ryan Rinella. We talk about the history of the band, where they came from beforehand and how their US tour proved to be a pivotal moment in all of their lives, as they moved onto different endeavors. We also talked about GRAIN's music getting reissued soon via Solid Brass Records. So tune in as we bring you our first multi person interview with the fourth member of our team.
Grain was from Cleveland, Ohio. They released a self-titled 7” on Forfeit Records in 1994, a 7” entitled “Trials and Tribulations” on City of Romance in 1995 and a split 7” with Harriet the Spy on FKG! Records in 1994. Also, the songs “Void” and “Untitled” were on the “Hand Made Words” compilation LP, released by Toyland Records in 1995, and the song “Springboy” Board Games To Keep Your Mind Off the Punk Struggle Compilation 12”, released by Donut Friends in 1995
Grain's TOOH Apple playlist:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/grains-playlist-season-2-episode-3-of-tooh/pl.u-d2b08vLFdx6KE5
Grain's TOOH Spotify playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4O3qUzQT8tBckInoyb3K7S?si=LKHamvc7T0OQo3ABuXiDzQ
As he will tell you the local music scene is like an ant colony and no ant has carried as much weight as Chris Smith. Today, the boys sit down and discuss Chris’ upbringing in Cleveland Heights, his role in bands ranging from False Hope, Integrity all the way to Keelhaul and his current role in the colony at the Gotta Groove record pressing plant, where for over ten years he has helped revitalize what would have been considered a dead way to consume art. Sit back relax and enjoy as we bring you the story of a good friend and a man who has stayed true to doing what he loves for his entire life! We give you the story of Chris Smith right here on Talking Out of Harmony.
Check out Chris's playlists:
Apple:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/chris-smiths-playlist-season-2-episode-2-of-tooh/pl.u-JPAZzMJIJMed5k
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/010m6GiOMjS5wp2atPBzGo?si=80R3OzeUSbqhoWxp89yKew
Today, Talking Out of Harmony ushers in a new era, a new season and what better way to bring in season 2 than with our guest and friend , Nina Buitrago. We talk with Nina about her upbringing in New York, what drew her into the local music scene, her introduction into what would become her passion in BMX, and her worldly travels. Join us as we usher in a new era of this podcast and there’s no one better to help carry the flag other than Nina.
Check out Nina's TOOH playlist, Nina B Hits Shuffle, on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/00HezVuAbZI4Ssk2ETbSZI?si=MgJBoe-TSsa1L8E4Yr8aFA&nd=1
Check out Nina's TOOH playlist, Nina B Hits Shuffle, on Apple:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nina-b-hits-shuffle-tooh-season2-episode-1/pl.u-76oNPvBsZArLzj
Today on Episode 10 of Talking Out of Harmony, we SPEAK IN TONGUES with our friend “Big” Dan Santovin. We discuss his upbringing in Garfield Heights, Ohio, his introduction into skateboarding, the foundations of what would become Cleveland’s go to DIY space in the mid to late 90s, and his work afterwards which has lead him on trails in Arizona and back to academia. The journey Dan has been on is an inspiring and an insightful one and we are excited to give him the floor to be able to discuss it, so without a doubt tune in.Big Dan's Spotify playlist:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5AtQFN6WwuwR5Au9KwOYxI?si=gIM-US3XTJKIB77us7zV7Q
Big Dan's Apple playlist:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/big-dan-speak-in-tongues-tooh-episode-10/pl.u-38oW9q5sql7654
On this episode of talking out of Harmony Matt, Jack, Dan, and John FitzGerald interview Roger Moore and Michael FitzGerald about our great, great, great uncle Orlie Earnest Moore. Since we were kids, we’ve heard stories about Orlie Earnest who served as a second division Marine during World War I. At just 19 years old Orlie was sent off to fight German forces invading France. Orlie was one of the Marines who fell during a counterattack to protect Paris near the town of Vierzy when he was killed in action on July 19th, 1918. To our family Orlie’s story symbolizes bravery, adventure, and sacrifice which is why his name is still carried on within our family to this day. A few months ago, Michael had an opportunity to travel to France to visit Orlie’s grave at the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery. After over 100 years of waiting, Michael became the first of our family to visit Orlie in his final resting place. The following conversation is our family's story. Be sure to listen to the end to hear a special song from Michael titled, "Orlie Boy." The lyrics to "Orlie Boy" and the playlist for episode 9 below.
"ORLIE BOY"
Found their bodies in the mountain;
We ran away from the fight.
I caught you in the evening,
Shivering with fright.
You said “Stay close to me brother”
We’re gonna make it through the night.
Cigarettes by the morning fire;
I’ll never turn back, though my knuckles white,
As guns rings off in the distance;
Shooting shivers down my spine.
You said “Stay close to me brother”
We’re gonna make it through the night.
In this field, I may come to rest.
God, Family, and A Soldiers Death.
I hope you died quick,
I hope you died clean;
Orlie Boy, you were only 19.
You said “Stay close to me brother”
We’re gonna make it through the night.
Episode 9 playlist:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-orlie-earnest-moore-story-tooh-episode-9/pl.u-e98lMm5HegY5q3
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7tc2TsFCx2cASPiTTg6Vwm?si=yqNYhCNWT9WKbKTrmwi_Pg
On this episode of Talking Out Of Harmony, we sit down and conduct an interview with Charles Abou-Chebl of My Mind’s Eye Record shop in Lakewood, Ohio. From an early time we discuss everything from Charles’ childhood in Lebanon, his arrival in America, and finally to him owning one of the most reputable record stores out there.
Here is Episode 8’s playlist curated by Charles, over 5 hours of hits!🔥
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7kwQHePloMIRD41mMlOk1i?si=7tjdxN_WTEOYkU8Uaegr6g
Well they’re gonna try to sell you silver, but baby we got gold right here! Tune into this episode of Talking Out of Harmony, as we interview Bruce Springsteen impersonator, entomologist, and most importantly Jack’s Dad, John FitzGerald. The boys talk to John about spirituality, John’s importance on faith and its correlation to music, and how he formed the crowd favorite Bruce Springsteen impersonation act that would take the stage at The Flash Gordon Nightclub in 1985. So, don’t go spending all of your money on a Saturday night when we got your two cents right here.
Episode 7 playlists curated by John:
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/pink-cadillac-playlist/pl.u-e98lM6pHegY5q3
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0u5mSz8oLM8EU8mt5xlKD1?si=Mf7M9NpMRUmxc-YG8ErecA
Today on Talking Out of Harmony, the saga continues, as we wrap up the interview with our friend Shaun Filley. We continue through his time in California playing for Annihilation Time, and creating album cover that would become synonymous with the band in years to come and how he eventually would go onto progress to the present and future to help up and coming artist with the same mentorship and friendship he was afforded with his new graphic shop Insideoutside.
TOOH Episode 6 Playlist by Shaun Filley
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tooh-episode-5-playlist-dj-shaun-filley/pl.u-aZb0gGZCzl8D45
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4puSEBmOSbx4KMpbAp04gP?si=p_wm3UjeRCqwLU7AbsQOzw
You can often see the maturity of an artist through the progression of their work and today’s guest is no different. Today on Talking Out Of Harmony, Matt, Jack and Dan interview Shaun Filley, a ceiling fan punching, elbow dropping legend of Cleveland. Sit back and relax as you enjoy part one of what turned out to be a two part interview, where the guys talk about Shaun’s up bringing to his formative years and finally where his life sits now, with a print store opening up a Print Shop in Old Brooklyn. Buy the ticket and take the ride on this two part interview.
TOOH Episode 5 Playlist by Shaun Filley
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tooh-episode-5-playlist-dj-shaun-filley/pl.u-aZb0gGZCzl8D45
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4puSEBmOSbx4KMpbAp04gP?si=p_wm3UjeRCqwLU7AbsQOzw
The boys are back and they’re shooting from the hip in a brand new episode of the TOoH. Dan, Jack, and Matt bring to the most off the cuff episode yet.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talking.outof.harmony/
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6oJmUodTrEUPOOGxxwFN35?si=DdMi8d4kRE-Cio08qCzZwg
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/tooh-episode-4-playlist/pl.u-aZb00R5tzl8D45
You can say a lot of things about Charles Bukowski, but you can’t call him a quitter. A man who did not achieve notoriety till his early 50s, Bukowski saw most of his life working menial jobs, but his mind never strayed away from the course of his destiny. Bukowski’s passion had never been more evident than in his poem, “The Laughing Heart”, where he simply said “your life is your life.” Join us in this week’s episode of “Talking Out Of Harmony”, as we discuss our personal inflections of the poem that include fate, living your life your way, and the importance of family. Don’t let your life get beat into dank submission by another podcast when we got what you need right here.
What we are listening to this week!
https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/the-tooh-jukebox-episode-3/pl.u-V9D77xaHPKZVJD
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4JZaa2nT3S7CueVjBddR4N?si=QaXLaAhXRYGyZUFPzasItw
