Jack Mangan and Eric Haley visited the Brandenburg Labs booth at NAMMShow 2026 to speak with legendary musical inventor and Internet Hall of Fame Inductee: Dr. Karlheinz Brandenburg, about his latest innovation: Okeanos Pro Headphones. His biggest claim to fame is co-inventing the .mp3 file format. Topics covered: -Augmented Reality Immersive Headphones. The sound changes as you walk around the rood. It’s wild to experience. -Listening to Rush on the Atari 800. -Impact of the .mp3 format. SLAM Bumper: Rich Catino. Full disclosure. The room around us was seriously noisy. Some of the audio is rough. We know. The second half of the video is better. Yes, we did run Noise Reduction. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

53 - The Guy who Invented the MP3

An 8-minute NAMM hallway conversation with Chad Leon, singer and guitarist of the mighty Kings of Thrash . Lyrics reference: Megadeth. SLAM Bumper: Jason McMaster-Be humble-Forming your neuro pathways. -Practice thinking positivelyCamera work: Eric Haley. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

52 - Positive Attitude, Positive Attitude

A 10-minute NAMM hallway conversation with Joel Hoekstra, hyper-talented guitarist with Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Revolution Saints, and numerous other projects, including Joel Hoekstra’s 13. Lyrics reference: Whitesnake. -Making 10 cents an hour.-You’re treated like a king and then you’re a bum and then you’re a king. -Try and look at it logically.  Camera work: Eric Haley. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

51 - Every Day I Move Forward

Iconic singer, Lorraine Lewis (solo artist, ex-Vixen) talks to Support Life And Music hosts Mark Pruett and Jack Mangan about sexuality in Rock n’ Roll, being selective about her band, David Lee Roth, Rikki Rocket, waitressing at Bob’s Big Boy, her OnlyFans page, ways to cope and deal with it all, and much more. Lyrics quote: Lorraine LewisSLAM Bumper: Sam SaltmanI'm not that different. My trajectory has always been sex.I believe in manifesting, I believe in frequency.  drama and arguments before you're getting ready to go on stage - - so not cool.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

50 - Hot Girl Walk

Professor Elemental - “The preeminent Rap (Chap Hop) superstar of the U.K.”SLAM Bumper: 1 minuteLyrics reference: Professor Elemental.-If you've got other orangutans you want to speak to on your presumably orangutan-themed podcast, you just crack on, mate.-What would I be doing today if I felt on top of the world? How would I treat myself?-The business of silliness is really important.-Loneliness plays a huge part in modern society and how sad people get.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

49 - The Business of Silliness

This may be one of the most powerful episodes we’ve done. Chris Hathcock of The Reticent talks to us about their recent album, “please,” which Jack Mangan ranked as a Noteworthy Album of 2025. Chris understands the psychology and reality of music and depression at about five levels deeper than anyone else. Jack is usually pretty stoic, but he gets emotional during the course of this conversation. This one just hits home. Trigger warning: There is frank, open talk about suicide in this episode. If you are aware that you or someone you know may be at risk, call “988” from your phone. You are not alone. You are not without hope. SLAM Bumper: Jason McMasterQuotes: -My first book was just a humor thing, which is extra funny considering how depressing my music is.-The depression may be telling us the truth as it sees it.-When the despair comes, if you can, see if there's a kindness you can dohttps://thereticent.net/homeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

48 - please

Regiment - Tyler Heath Intranced - James-Paul LunaPersekutor - Vlad the InhalerThree of the best NWOTHM vocalists in the game today talk about the challenges and rewards of the musician life. Lyrics Reference: SaxonHost(s):Jack Mangan, and Mark Pruett (The Whiskey Network)Jack’s T-shirt: FenderSLAM Bumper: Bobby BlitzLead quote: People are eating this stuff up. Everybody who's in the room is in the room for a very specific reason, and it's because of the music.Quotes: It used to be not important to me, and I got kind of in some dangerous situations. . . I used to do all kinds of crazy stuff.The front man needs to be, yeah, hydrated, lubed up, and rested.  The main reason I do that, another job, you know, is so I can set aside the time and have the funds to make the tour, to make the recordings of our music and, you know, give the peoples what they want.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

47 - RIP!

Ryah Deines, Ray Van Horn, Jr., Bert Edens, and Mark PruettFor every Stephen King, for every Rush, there's maybe 10 that will be really lucky if they can make a living wage.I think all of us go through these moments where we're on top of the world, we're in possession of our full confidence, and then we're on the flip side.Fixing food for other people is absolutely my love language.What's an influence that we would never expect in your life?Be creative and do it now, you know, and live the consequences, or live the experience, because you just never know what's going to happen tomorrow.https://roadslessertraveled.com/https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/55207422.R_D_Rivershttps://bert-edens.com/https://whiskeynetwork.net/https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

37 - That Different Kind of Enlightenment

Bobby Blitz of OverkillSLAM Bumpers: Doro Pesch Quotes from this episode: it's almost like the secret silent killer, isn't it? I'm grateful to be able to have lived my life in Levi's and motorcycle boots.I was drinking with Pete Steele. I mean, what do you think's gonna happen? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

46 - Blitz

Keith Roth! Satellite radio listeners hear his distinctive raspy voice on SiruisXM’s Ozzy’s Boneyard and Hair Nation, but he’s also a musician who’s worked with too many projects to list, including David Johansen, Bon Jovi, The Ramones, The Dictators, and Frankenstein 3000.  Lyrics Reference: The Rolling Stones SLAM bumper: Burton C. Bell and David EllefsonThree Episode Quotes: There you go, let's put that on a poster and sell it.Kids mature a lot quicker in New York. It's just because of a product of surroundings, but it's the greatest city in the world. I get on that treadmill, and by the time I get off it, it is therapeutic.https://www.siriusxm.com/hosts/keith-rothThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

45 - The Keith Roth Workout

Michael Brandvold and Evo Terra return to discuss the pros and cons of music streaming for fans, musicians, performers, and everyone else. Lyrics Reference: Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers SLAM Bumper: Sam SaltmanQuotes: -I still buy vinyl, but here's the thing. I don't buy vinyl to actually listen to vinyl. I buy vinyl from artists I love to support the artist. -You can take steps on your own, on your own website, to make it super convenient and dirt cheap for the listener to download your stuff. https://michaelbrandvold.com/ https://simpler.media/ https://www.supportlifeandmusic.org/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

44 - It's Just Too Damn Easy

Monique Powell, iconic singer of Save Ferris, who were one of the absolute best of the 90s Ska bands, and are still delivering good times and great music today.   “I believe that every person that buys a ticket to a Save Ferris show is precious, and deserves our love and respect.”“I cared immensely about them, but they didn't care about me.”“You make your own waffles in the morning.”This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

43 - It Means Everything

Two of the world’s top media strategists and thinkers join hosts Jack Mangan and Dr. Sheila Unwin: Ariel Hyatt of CyberPR and Megan Matousek of Loco+. Lyrics reference: PrinceSLAM Bumper: 10 voices in 1 minute“He was one of the… he still is one of the most dynamic and sexy performers I've ever seen.”“How can you start a movement, even if it's only 20 people, in your dining room listening to your album?”“They all have their own beautiful art and skill, and they're not getting seen because of the algorithms.”“I worked for George Lucas. . . and George Lucas was the innovator of ownership and IP.”CyberPRLoco+This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

42 - And Then We Can Just Focus on Art

Mark Farner of Grand Funk RailroadMark Farner of Grand Funk RailroadLyrics Reference: Grand Funk RailroadBumper: Brian PulidoThe most incredible first-hand Jimi Hendrix story I’ve ever heard.“Come over here and put your hand on the television set.”“That's what's the matter with the world, is corporations.”“When I died, Dude, I was in heaven.”LINKS TBDThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

41 - I’m Your Captain

Another author panel! Three incredible Southwest authors talk music, creativity, overcoming the battles, persistence, and other great stuff. Featuring: S.C. Mendes, Jenn Czep, David Lee SummersLyrics reference: Iron Maiden“It's not a cult. It's not a cult.”“Bill and Ted. . . were Wyld Stallyns. . . they had the video they were making, they had cool-looking instruments, they had a logo, but they didn't know how to play, and they probably weren't gonna get Eddie Van Halen to join them.”“I'm just gonna sit here and teach myself the accordion and put out an album of my hot accordion licks.”A spectacular recording SNAFU occurs. We intentionally kept some of it in the episode.http://www.davidleesummers.com/index.htmlhttps://www.bloodgutsandstory.com/www.easalle.comThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

40 - Why It’s Called Culture

Darryl McDaniels, best known as DMC of Run-DMC joins Jack Mangan to talk about his career, his life, and his struggles with depression and alcoholism. Check out his amazing book, “Ten Ways to Not Commit Suicide.”  Lyrics Reference: Run-DMC“The more you front like you're strong and you got it together, your f***ing strength stays back, because they know you lying”“I'm living proof you can beat and defeat whatever it is that you're going through.”“Don’t be Charlie.” Your emotions are yours to have.https://thekingdmc.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

39 - The King of Rock

Alysen Rowse, author of “We've Got Tonight, The Life and Times of Notorious Groupie, Alysen Rowse,” joins us to talk about life, death, sex, drugs, fun, dangers, highs, and lows in the music world. Lyrics reference: Van HalenYou need the groupies, you need the laughter back. Without them, rock and roll is boring.“And if you feel unsafe, you know, the road is a family. You call the tour manager.”“It’s because the corporate world has taken over. And when that happens, the Rock and Roll dies.” Alycen was with John Entwistle when he died. She talks about that awful situation and the aftermath. Many, many musician names are recalled - - from Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Metal, Grunge. . . “Did you say ‘Dave Gahan?’”“Not every band can hold the egos together.”Alycen Rowse LinktreeThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

38 - Don’t Ignore the Groupies

This week's summit: the immortal author, publicist, musician, music expert, activist, DJ, badass: Nathan Carson of Nanotear. Topics and quotes: Any art that I appreciate, I like knowing where it comes from and what those people's influences are, and so I think it's just a natural curiosity for me to trace all those roots Hole in the Sky, to me, is very much a better Black Sabbath song.You've got people saying, “Well, concerts should be free, or $5. I grew up going to $5 shows, why isn't it $5?” You can see I've got a pretty good, scar across my neck. It looks like I came out of a Highlander movie, successfully. I didn't want to have to wrap up my affairs and sell my records and finish my novel in 6 months. Making a list, or making a call, or making a plan.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

36 - I Want to Have More Time to Live

Lyrics reference: KornTopics and Quotes:You have to speak a very, very great language, very intellectual, to sing in French.I needed to tell many things that I kept very… for a long, very long time, inside my body, inside myself, my brain.Try to understand that no one will come to knock to your door to save you.Because many people can't understand that, and they don't want to understand, because maybe they're afraid, we don't know.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

35 - Somebody Will Hear You

All-Star panel: Kevin J. Anderson (Bestselling novelist behind the Terra Incognita trilogy, plus the Clockwork Angels series with Neil Peart of RUSH, and numerous other titles in major franchises, including Dune and Star Wars). Michael Sadler - Founding member of iconic prog band: Saga. Bob Madsen - of The Highlander Company Records, also known for “flippity-flappity bass” Lyrics reference: Rush Quotes: -The record business is broken. We don't know what we're doing. -I really know how to write books, but I don't play any instruments. -I'm quite willing to sing outside of my comfort zone, as it were, with Saga. In fact, I invite it, because I really enjoy doing that and expanding my range. https://wordfirepress.com/collections/terra-incognita https://sagagen.com/ https://thehighlanderco.com/This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

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