Best Aaron McHugh Podcasts (2025)

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Jonathan McHugh: From College Radio to Music Supervision — Mixing Sound, Film, and the Next Generation - High Sierra Music Festival (Part 4) 30:36

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In this episode of Tales From The Green Room, recorded backstage at the 2025 High Sierra Music Festival, the hosts sit down with veteran film producer, director, and music supervisor, Jonathan McHugh. Jonathan shares his experiences growing up in New Orleans, starting in college radio at WTUL, and his journey through the music and film industries l…

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Karina Rykman: Joy Rides, Bass Lines, and Finding Her Voice Within Improv Vibes - High Sierra Music Festival (Part 3) 40:08

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In this episode of Tales From The Green Room, recorded backstage at the 2025 High Sierra Music Festival, host Dennis Strazulo sits down with hardcore New Yorker and bad-ass bass player, Karina Rykman. Karina shares her experiences growing up in a highly intellectual family, her early start in punk bands at the age of 12, and her journey through var…

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Amy Helm – Legacy, Recovery, and the Midnight Ramble - High Sierra Music Festival (Part 3) 40:31

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Fresh from bringing the spirit of the Midnight Ramble to the High Sierra Music Festival stage, Amy Helm sits down with the hosts for a moving and unflinching conversation about family, recovery, and carrying forward a legacy. Recorded backstage among the festival magic, this episode blends raw honesty with deep musical history. Listen to Amy open u…

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Chaparelle - "Eroticana": Finding a Lane, Creating a World - High Sierra Music Festival (Part 2) 28:18

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In this episode of Tales From the Green Room, the hosts welcome Chaparelle, the Texas-based pop, folk and classic-country band created by Zella Day, Jesse Woods, and Beau Bedford. The trio discuss their unique musical lane, inspired by a blend of romance, personal experiences, and a mutual affinity for original music, which has earned them a dedica…

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Andy Frasco's Evolution & Festival Tales - High Sierra Music Festival (Part 1) 29:09

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Fresh off a wild set at the legendary High Sierra Music Festival, Andy Frasco - bandleader, podcaster, and all-around force of nature - kicks back with the hosts for a candid, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation recorded right on the Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds. Andy opens up about: The magic of High Sierra and why community and family matte…

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Joe Marcinek w/ Rick King (Dead Funk Summit) + Jeremy Hoenig (Melvin Seals & JGB) - Behind The Scenes at JazzFest (Part 4) 48:49

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In this episode, Tales From The Green Room presents their conversations with Joe Marcinek and Jeremy Hoenig recorded before their respective performances during Jazz Fest 2025 in New Orleans – featuring two musicians swimming in the same music circles in the San Francisco Bay Area and nationally - and both connected with Melvin Seals! Marcinek join…

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Sunshine Garcia Becker: The Evolution of "American Beauties" and Women in Music 32:50

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In this episode, hosts Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson explore the journey of Sunshine Garcia Becker (Furthur, Sunshine Garcia Band) on her mission to curate an all-female Grateful Dead tribute band, with the purpose of expanding the involvement of women as key players in the live music scene. Sunshine is joined on the show by drummer Anna Elva (Sm…

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"Danny's Live Dead" - Curating Chemistry and Community with Danny Luehring 48:29

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In this episode of Tales From The Green Room - mixed with joyous reflection, levity, and emotion - drummer extraordinaire Danny Luehring discusses the origins and evolution of Danny's Live Dead, a weekly Grateful Dead show hosted by him every Wednesday at Peri’s Tavern in Fairfax, California. Danny shares insights into how the show started after th…

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Zachary Richard - Canadian Star, Louisiana Native - on Music, Cajun Culture, and Heritage - Behind The Scenes at JazzFest (Part 3) 38:26

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In this episode of 'Tales from the Green Room,' the hosts engage in an enlightening conversation - and history lesson - with singer-songwriter, Cajun culture activists, and International recording artist, Zachary Richard. Richard first reflects on his deep ties with Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA - playing and hanging with Huey Lewis and …

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Field Report-Let's Keep Destroying the Programs (Unedited) 6:23

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Destroying the programs that do not serve us to pursue purpose and happiness.

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Field Report-Abundance (Unedited) 6:50

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A mindset of abundance isn't so easy to find.

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A Deep Dive with Holly Bowling: From Classical Roots to Jam Band Sensation 50:38

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Super-creative, virtuoso pianist, Holly Bowling joins the show in the first-ever podcast recorded in The Green Room at Garcia’s Chicago. Holly shares the etiology of her genre-crossing and improvisational style in between her two incredible debut appearances at this spectacular venue - playing the music of Phish and The Grateful Dead on solo piano!…

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How to Know Where You Are: Navigation Lesson from Pathfinder 26:04

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A navigation lesson recorded in the Colorado wilderness featuring renowned guide "Pathfinder" Dave Eitemiller. A video of this experience is here.

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NOLA's River Eckert, Jake Eckert & Shaggy Davis (ft. Luther Dickinson) - Musical Legacy and Culinary Traditions -Behind The Scenes at JazzFest (Part2) 50:29

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In this engaging episode restaurateur, music promoter, and local legend Chris 'Shaggy' Davis welcomes Tales From The Green Room and listeners to Day 2 of the 10th annual NOLA Crawfish Festival, a celebration that marries New Orleans' rich musical heritage with its vibrant culinary culture held at The Broadside New Orleans. The episode features an i…

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Field Report-Liminal (Unedited) 7:14

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A state or a phase of transition, on the threshold of something new.

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Field Report-Learning to Love the Question (Unedited) 10:04

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Rilke says, "Live the questions now. Perhaps you will then gradually, without noticing it, live along some distant day into the answer."

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"The Rumble" with Guest Co-Host, Wally Ingram - Behind The Scenes at JazzFest (Part 1) 1:16:52

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Join hosts Tami Larson and Dennis Strazulo as they dive into the vibrant atmosphere of JazzFest 2025, with this episode recorded at The Broadside in New Orleans during the 10th Annual Crawfish Festival. In this episode, the first of several generated from JazzFest, the focus is on the experiences of the captivating, modern New Orleans funk band, Th…

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Field Report-Sustained Peak Performance (Unedited) 14:18

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On the road to impossible, how to sustain our ability to create impact and performance.

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Field Report-Usefulness (Unedited) 6:04

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Confusing our worth our usefulness.

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Field Report-Prayers (Unedited) 3:58

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The words we speak are our prayers.

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I Am From-Sabbath Poem 6:08

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Inspired from George Ella Lyon's "How to write a poem" exploring the question, where am I from?

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Field Report-Exuberant Joy Via Ferrata (Unedited) 1:51

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Finding ecstatic joy in life's adventures.

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Inside Spafford: Name Origins, Musical Journey, and Growing Legacy 40:24

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In this episode of 'Tales from the Green Room,' we welcome the band Spafford in the green room at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA to discuss their origins, musical influences, and journey. The conversation covers the genesis of their unique band name, evolving from 'Officious Tortfeasor' to 'Spafford,' inspired by a close friend. Members, …

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Field Report-Snowmass Peak Zone 2 Living (Unedited) 8:38

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Updates on the thorns, buds, and roses of life.

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Field Report-Metabolizing Endings (Unedited) 7:31

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Creekside thoughts about endings and new beginnings in corporate and personal life - inspired by Dr. Henry Cloud's book "Necessary Endings." Intentionally saying goodbye or hello to metabolize an ending and keep moving forward.

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Field Report-Fly Fishing Storytelling (Unedited) 2:56

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An invitation into spacious places of friendship.

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Tommy Castro And The Painkillers 24:00

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Celebrating 50 Years+ of Sweetwater Music Hall with Tommy Castro! Tales From The Green Room redux! In Mount Tam Media's first drop of it's “one from the vault” series of never released episodes -recorded during Sweetwater Music Hall's 50th Anniversary celebration in Nov. 2022 - host Dennis Strazulo sits down with legendary blues musician, Tommy Cas…

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Bending the Map-Refusing to Face Reality 26:35

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A life principle learned in the field. We had to choose between insisting the trail still existed and following our original plan, or admitting that our maps and the terrain were inaccurate.

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Field Report-Bagpipes and Goodbyes (Unedited) 6:15

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I reflect on a cherished memory of a dear friend and the moving farewell during his funeral as bagpipes played Amazing Grace.

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Max Flansburg and Chris English (Sam Grisman Project) Backstage at Terrapin Sunday Daydream Vol. 4 37:51

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By Mount Tam Media

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Field Report-Sabbath Poems Pikes Peak (Unedited) 3:41

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Inspired by Wendell Berry's Sabbath series, this is my take on a Sabbath Poem with reflections, outdoor exploration, and meaningful connection.

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Field Report-The Monk in Me (Unedited) 3:40

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I'm built for a monastic life but navigate the corporate world, a challenging balance to thrive in.

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Field Report-Super Better (Unedited) 8:03

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Becoming Super Better while I'm kind to myself in my corporate life.

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Field Report-The Integrated Life (Unedited) 8:24

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Warren Bennis said, "Becoming a leader is synonymous with becoming yourself. It is precisely that simple and it is also that difficult."

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Field Report-When You Feel Destabilized (Unedited) 7:42

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How do we keep our heart forward? How do we stay grounded and centered?

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Field Report-I Choose a Life (Unedited) 6:22

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The life I choose was an impossible dream a decade ago.

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In this very special episode of Tales from the Green Room - recorded backstage at Terrapin Crossroads’ Sunday Daydream Vol. 3 in San Rafael, CA on July 21, 2024, on what turned out to be the late Phil Lesh’s final performance - hosts Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson sit down with legendary musician Stanley Jordan, Greg Loiacono (Greg Loiacano and St…