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Independent Minded

by Ron Scalzo

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…

184 episodes

Podcast overview

About this podcast

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.

Episodes184total
Frequencyabout 1.4 episode per monthCalculated from 184 episodes published between Apr 2015 and Jun 2026.
Categories / tags
MusicMusic InterviewsArtsPerforming ArtsBusinessEntrepreneurshipPodcastEnglish

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How often does Independent Minded release episodes?

Independent Minded publishes about 1.4 episode per month, based on episode dates available in the RSS feed.

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All older episodes of Independent Minded are available on this page, sorted from newest to oldest.

How many episodes of Independent Minded are available?

184 episodes of Independent Minded are listed on this page.

Episodes

Latest first
Ep. 104Sep 13, 201943m 31s
Baroness

#104. Ron talks with John Dyer Baizley of Georgia heavy metal band Baroness about cutoff t-shirts, critical acclaim, giving the fans their...

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Ep. 103Aug 29, 201934m 37s
JJ Wilde

#103. Ron talks with Canadian indie rocker JJ Wilde about why rock isn't dead, tour lessons, car dealerships, and the best burger she ever...

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Ep. 102Aug 14, 201946m 51s
Torche

#102. Ron talks with Jonathan Nunez of Miami hard rock band Torche about self-producing albums, moving air, making his own amps, chasing a...

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Ep. 101Jul 30, 201933m 39s
Fruit Bats

#101. Ron talks with Eric D. Johnson of indie folk band Fruit Bats about his middle initial, his lost solo album, and making clever music...

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Ep. 100Jul 15, 201950m 17s
Bob Boilen

#100. Ron talks with Bob Boilen, creator and host of NPR's All Songs Considered and musician in experimental rock act Danger Painters,...

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Ep. 99Jun 28, 201933m 55s
Fury

#99. Ron talks with Jeremy Stith of California hardcore band Fury about failed entertainment, Weird Al, skipping social media, getting...

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Ep. 98Jun 17, 201934m 54s
Sinkane

#98. Ron talks with Sudanese-American indie musician Sinkane about getting sober, taking center stage, fancy hats, and the quest for...

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Ep. 97May 21, 201926m 44s
Dub Trio

#97. Ron talks with Brooklyn dub rock heavyweights Dub Trio about reunions, vintage drums, Ethiopian food, being 66.66% Canadian, and The...

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Ep. 96Apr 29, 201929m 44s
Frances Cone

#96. Ron talks with Christina Cone of Nashville-based indie pop band Frances Cone about sound checks, patience, Brooklyn, marrying her band...

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Ep. 95Apr 15, 201933m 58s
Failure

#95. Ron talks with Ken Andrews of Los Angeles alternative rock band Failure about comebacks, The Cure, college radio, frogs, Nirvana, and...

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Ep. 94Mar 28, 201942m 22s
Theodore

#94. Ron talks with Greek songwriter and composer Theodore about getting lost, taking risks, Buster Keaton, The Doors, and multiple...

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Ep. 93Mar 14, 201936m 25s
Citizen Cope

#93. Ron talks with trailblazing independent artist Citizen Cope about enlightenment, scalping tickets, Beastie Boys, growing a team, and...

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Ep. 92Mar 1, 201931m 59s
Brothertiger

#92. Ron talks with John Jagos of Brooklyn electronic project Brothertiger about Tears For Fears, The Jungle Book, The Toledo Mud Hens,...

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Ep. 91Feb 14, 201928m 26s
Social Station

#91. Ron talks with Paul Todd of Washington DC post-punk act Social Station about feeding his passion, our Brooklyn high school band,...

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Ep. 90Jan 31, 201928m 38s
Astronoid

#90. Ron talks with Brett Boland of Boston dream thrash band Astronoid about bands with too many albums, mid-tempo Metallica, and the...

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Ep. 89Jan 15, 201930m 59s
DeVotchKa

#89. Ron talks with Nick Urata of gypsy rock band DeVotchKa about underwater villages, vintage suits, leaving dogs behind, Little Miss...

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Ep. 88Dec 21, 201834m 32s
Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart

#88. Ron talks with New York Americana band Rebecca Haviland and Whiskey Heart about bright city lights, love connections, self-promotion,...

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Ep. 87Dec 12, 201832m 53s
Lissie

#87. Ron talks with Illinois singer/songwriter Lissie about leaving Los Angeles, Little Orphan Annie, Stairway To Heaven, getting arrested,...

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Ep. 86Nov 28, 201827m 43s
Black Joe Lewis

#86. Ron talks with Austin, Texas blues rock guitarist Black Joe Lewis about half-price oysters, Comic Book Guy, homemade bongs, the Dallas...

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Ep. 85Nov 14, 201836m 36s
Our Lady Peace

#85. Ron talks with Raine Maida of Canadian rock band Our Lady Peace about the band's 25 year history, changing his name, collaborating...

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