Darrell has interviewed some of the biggest names in music, from global rock and pop icons to jazz legends and influential figures in music-related film and TV. Music Matters dives deep into all things music, featuring exclusive conversations with artists, record labels, instrument manufacturers, industry insiders, and more. If it’s part of the music world, it’s part of the conversation!
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Darrell Root Podcasts
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darrell-davis99/subscribe Darrell Davis: Black and Green seeks to draw on my experience growing up in the Civil Rights/Human Rights movement. Using that experience, we hope to move toward real progress for Black people. We will explore bridging the often two separate strategies of protest and economic development. We will draw on the movements of the sixties to help guide us today. BLM, the exploitation of Black voters by the ...
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BaseCamp LIVE will equip you, the parent, educator, or mentor to climb the biggest mountains as you seek to shape young people to become exceptionally prepared, compassionate, and thoughtful human beings. Our guests are thought leaders, culture watchers, and educational experts who are seeing the benefits of a classical Christian education to form students into adults who can think critically, believe with courage, and serve compassionately.
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Moral Questions of Sports: Intersection of Business, Law, and Philosophy
John Camacho and Zack Hamilton
This podcast embraces the sports, business, legal, and moral issues in sports.
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Welcome to our ACORN & LEAF podcast. Tune in as we dive headfirst into the wonderfully woodsy world of log homes! If you've ever found yourself daydreaming about the smell of fresh timber, the crackle of a cozy fire, or whipping up a meal that just tastes better because, well, you're in a log cabin—then you’re in the right place. Each episode, Lynn & others will cover everything from the art of choosing the perfect wood to creating that cabin atmosphere that makes you feel like a lumberjack- ...
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Grammy Nominated Zydeco Legend Corey Ledet Has A New Album "Live in Alaska" And A Great Story
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29:12Grammy Nominated Zydeco Master Corey Ledet On a tour through Russia, Ledet was treated like royalty, complete with his own security detail. Fans rushed to touch the band’s signature zydeco rubboard — the metal, shoulder-slung vest used to scratch out those infectious rhythms. Enthralled by its sound, they nicknamed it the “magic instrument.”Ledet h…
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Helping Children Read Well the Hard Books with Sara Osborne
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46:32Parents often wonder if pushing through difficult books is worth the tears and late nights. In this episode, Davies Owens is joined by Sara Osborne, author of Reading for the Long Run, as she explains why classics feel hard, how to discern real obstacles from attitude or context, and practical steps to move forward with confidence. 🎧 Tune in to hea…
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Viral Indie Artist Elise Trouw Just Dropped A New Single With A New Album To Follow!
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25:29Viral Indie Artist Elise Trouw Just Dropped A New Single With A New Album To Follow In December! Elise Trouw - is a viral indie artist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist known for her mesmerizing live-looping performances and genre-blending sound. Based in California, Elise writes, produces, and performs her own music - fusing pop, rock,…
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Family, Transparency, and AI Friends: Responding to the Latest Tech Changes with Chris McKenna
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44:31Technology is changing faster than families can keep up. From social media to smartphones to the latest wave of AI “companions,” new tools are shaping how children think, connect, and even define friendship. In this episode, Chris McKenna, founder of Protect Young Eyes and a leading voice on digital safety, joins host Davies Owens to unpack what’s …
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Indie Vibes from the Big Easy: Captain Buckles' Latest Drop from this fun rocking band!
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1:02:10About the New Orleans-based group Captain Buckles, a band made up of top A-list musicians who have backed many household names! The majority of tracks on Hurry Up the debut album from "Captain Buckles" are funky, rockin' instrumentals written by guitarist Alexander Mallet: kickin', and organic. Captain Buckles takes risks, grooves and moves with po…
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Truth & Test Tubes: Soul-Building in STEM with Diane Gray
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37:44Can classical schools really prepare students for STEM careers? Many parents wonder if a humanities-rich education leaves room for science and technology. Our guest, Diane Gray, scientist, musician, contractor, tutor, and mother of seven, says yes. After 12 years in biotech R&D, Diane completed a master’s in Classical Studies to explore how classic…
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Schools Need Facilities: A Roof Over Our Heads with Ken Rhinehart
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39:56Davies Owens welcomes Ken Rhinehart, a commercial real-estate veteran and founder of VPA Classical, to demystify how classical schools can find, fund, and secure facilities that actually serve the mission. 🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn: Why facilities shape formation. Leases, landlords, and leaking roofs quietly undermine learning—and enrollment …
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Training Students in the Art of Conversation with Justin Smith
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44:55We live in a culture of soundbites, but Christian parents and educators are called to form young people who listen well, think deeply, and speak with humility and grace. Host Davies Owens sits down with Dr. Justin Smith, Head of School at Little Rock Christian Academy and Herzog Foundation coach, to unpack the Harkness Method (a modern form of Socr…
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The Salt Collective Elevates Their International Sound with a Powerful Second Album!
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28:15The International group "The Salt Collective" are releasing the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2023 album debut, Life. Their second full-length release "A Brief History of Blindness" is a widescreen exploration of hope, memory, and resilience that features contributions from Aimee Mann, Mike Mills (R.E.M.), Andy Partridge (XTC), and Matthe…
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Best of BaseCamp Live: Telling Better Stories with Jacob Hess
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32:48By Davies Owens, Jacob Hess
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Classical Femininity: Rooted Womanhood in a Confusing Culture with Hannah Brusven
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47:51What does it mean to be a woman today? Our culture has turned this into a debate, but for many young women—especially in Christian homes and schools—the real struggle comes in sorting through competing voices, conflicting priorities, and a lack of clear role models. In this episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies sits down with his daughter, Hannah Owens,…
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Rediscovering the Creative Call of Christians with Jarrod Richey
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50:16What role do the arts really play in a classical Christian education? For many of us, “art class” growing up felt like a filler - something fun, but hardly central to learning. Music, theater, and visual art were often seen as side activities, not essential to shaping minds and hearts. But as guest Jarrod Richey reminds us, that view couldn’t be fu…
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Christian Education is on the Rise: Why it Matters Now More than Ever with Darrell Jones
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43:14One of the biggest decisions parents make is where their children go to school. With classrooms shaping faith, wisdom, and character, the stakes couldn’t be higher. In this episode of BaseCamp Live with Davies Owens, President of the Stanley M. Herzog Foundation Darrell Jones, shares how one man’s vision has grown into a nationwide movement for Chr…
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Descenes and Discords: Howard Wuelfing on the Washington DC Punk Scene of the 70s & 80s
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53:40Descenes and Discords: An Anthology is the new book release from longtime music publicist, writer, and musician Howard Wuelfing offering a powerful time capsule of the birth and early evolution of punk music through the pages of two influential fanzines: Descenes and Discords. These publications, originally printed and distributed in Washington, D.…
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Big News from The Silver Snails: Fresh Singles + New Album Coming This September!
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29:25The Silver Snails are an independent pop rock music project based in Italy and Portland, OR. Our mission is to open human hearts through sound and light and our goal is to create the world's finest pop rock for a global audience. We debuted our project with 'The 7 Melodies' in 2012 and are now releasing our sophomore album, Speed of Light. The new …
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What Boys Need Today with Fr. Mark Perkins
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41:59What does it take to raise boys into men in today’s culture? Fr. Mark Perkins, chaplain and assistant headmaster at St. Dunstan’s Academy, joins Davies Owens to discuss the urgent challenges facing boys and the bold vision behind launching a farm, trades, and classics boys’ boarding school in the Anglican tradition. Drawing on personal experience a…
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Are We Protecting - or Preparing - Our Kids? with Chuck Evans
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36:39In this episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens welcomes Chuck Evans - longtime leader in classical Christian education and co-author of Wisdom and Eloquence. Nearly 20 years after the book’s original release, Chuck reflects on why he and Robert Littlejohn rewrote the new parent edition, and why the balance between protecting and preparing chil…
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Seattle's own Sweet Water band has a new release and new shows coming up!
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50:09Born in the heart of Seattle's early '90s scene, Sweet Water forged their own path - mixing glam, punk, power pop into something raw, loud, soulful, and unforgettable. While the world was grunge-obsessed, they chased melody and groove, channeling rock's golden age with a high-voltage twist. Their early records were lightning in a bottle. Tracks lik…
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UK based Indie Artist Josh Hight has a new project with a new release from PINES
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23:28Josh Hight's new release "In His Wake" from his project PINES was shaped by grief, disillusionment, and a search for something beyond the visible world. The songs here are intimate and expansive, fusing the weight of lived experience with a sense of mysticism and emotional pull. This is music made from memory, distance, and quiet intensity, possess…
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Why Latin in a Google Translate World with Dr. Chad Kim
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42:55Does Latin Still Matter? Why Parents Should Care About This “Dead” Language Latin is often dismissed as outdated or impractical - especially in an age of Google Translate and global languages like Spanish or Mandarin. So why do classical Christian schools keep it at the center of their curriculum? In this episode, host Davies Owens sits down with D…
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Uniforms: More than Matching Outfits with Joanna Haralson
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44:42Uniforms in schools often stir up debate—are they too rigid, or do they actually cultivate something deeper? In this conversation, host Davies Owens is joined by Joanna Haralson, founder of Uniformee, to explore the real impact of uniforms in classical Christian schools. Uniforms aren’t just about matching outfits. They shape daily habits, reduce d…
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Growing Up Classically: Behind the Scenes with Dr Louis Markos and Son Alex
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54:26Classical Christian education is a generational journey - and in this BaseCamp Live episode, we get a rare, behind-the-scenes glimpse of how a love for the true, good, and beautiful is passed from parent to child. Dr. Louis Markos, professor, author, and longtime advocate for the great books, is joined by his son Alex, now a humanities teacher, to …
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TESLA (band) co-founder and solo artist Frank Hannon has a new solo album and a great perspective after decades of success in the music business!
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37:10Frank Hannon Releases New All-Guitar Instrumental music with a single titled "Walk in the Rain" as the first preview of the full length album titled "Reflections" due for release this coming May 2025. Renowned for his soulful playing and electrifying guitar solos, Frank Hannon-legendary guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of Tesla-returns with a …
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Beyond the Test: Real Education vs. College Board Checklists with Sarah Novlan
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37:11What happens when the tests no longer reflect the education? In this episode, Davies Owens sits down with Sarah Novlan, Chief Academic Officer at Hill Country Christian School and a doctoral candidate studying the Harkness Seminar model, to explore why the once-revered AP program is falling short in today’s classical Christian schools. Together, th…
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Singer-Songwriter Rebecca Pidgeon Returns to Her Roots with a New Intimate, unplugged style album!
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22:50Well known indie artist Rebecca Pidgeon conceived of her upcoming release "Unillusion" (August 29th release)as a more relaxed and intimate recording from the start to contrast with the intricate, polished, layered sound of her most recent albums. When she discussed her ideas with Perdomo, he had her look at episodes of MTV Unplugged series and Rebe…
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Guitarist and songwriter Jamie James has a new solo album out and a long history of playing with some legendary musical artists.
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33:06Jamie James is a songwriter and musician who has been making music his whole life, and this Spring, he released his debut solo album, Straight Up, recorded with some longtime bandmates. James has always been into the blues and blues rock, and he's known for his work with Dennis Quaid & The Sharks, longtime collaborations with the late Harry Dean St…
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Shaping Head, Heart, and Hands: A Better Way to Measure Formation with Katherine Schultz
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45:56How do we know if our students are truly being formed - not just informed? In this powerful episode of BaseCamp Live, host Davies Owens is joined by educator and researcher Katherine Schultz to explore one of the most pressing questions in Christian education: how do we assess and support the formation of a child’s beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes…
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19 year old NYC based artist Asha Maclean currently has a viral hit with her latest release "Yoga" we catch up with her for this Music Matters chat!
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13:30Asha Maclean is a 19 year old singer, songwriter, and dancer who first gained recognition while posting videos of herself dancing and covering popular songs online. She was born and raised in New York City, where she developed a strong passion for hip-hop, rao, and pop music along with its culture. Her love of music also inspired her role as part o…
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Habits That Last: Building Rhythms for a Lifetime of Learning with Joanna Hensley
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42:41What if the key to raising thoughtful, balanced, and flourishing kids isn't found in big moments - but in the quiet rhythms of daily life? In this episode, Davies Owens welcomes back Joanna Hensley, head of lower school at Wilson Hill Academy, pastor’s wife, and homeschool mom of six. With wisdom rooted in classical Christian education and a deep l…
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Summer Flashback: How the Great Books Impact Modern Life with A.J. Hanenburg and Graeme Donaldson
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49:56In this lively and thought-provoking Summer Flashback episode of BaseCamp Live, Davies Owens is joined by AJ and Graeme - hosts of the Classical Stuff You Should Know podcast - for a conversation that’s anything but dry. With humor and deep insight, they explore the enduring value of the Great Books and why these ancient texts still matter in today…
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The A.D.A.M. Music Project has a new single out, a new music video, and they are hitting the road this summer!
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25:27AMP (A.D.A.M. Music Project) was founded by Adam DeGraide with the idea that collaboration is the one of the best ways to make music, AMP was born. The BAND is unique because it features many different singers and musicians from all walks of life. The songs are inspired by video game characters from games both new and old. Check out their latest si…
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Seal the Deal: Energy Smarts with Paul Peebles
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43:45Send us a text Lynn and Lacey welcome back the one and only Paul Peebles from Sashco for another jam-packed (and caulk-filled) conversation you won’t want to miss. This time, they’re cracking open the world of log home energy efficiency—from air leaks and R-values to the power of the perfect sealant. But don’t worry—this episode isn’t just brains a…
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