My love of music has led me to document music and the musicians. I am fascinated by the creative process behind the songs and performances. These are my conversations with those who live in music. If you have any questions or comments, please email at talkinblues@mac.com. Thanks for listening! Mako
Episodes
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A conversation with Iranian-Canadian music performer, composer and teacher - Hooshyar Khayam - www.hooshyar-khayam.com
Saturday Feb 28, 2026
Saturday Feb 28, 2026
A conversation with Charleston-based producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of Gale Bird, Sean Monahan - http://www.galebird.com
Saturday Feb 21, 2026
Saturday Feb 21, 2026
A conversation with Aki Kumar — the Indian‑born Little Village recording artist, singer‑songwriter, and harmonica player - akikumar.com
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
Saturday Feb 14, 2026
A conversation about Kim Simmonds’ autobiography, “Street Corner Talking” with Debbie Lyons Simmonds (wife and personal manager of Kim Simmonds) and Robert Schaffner (author of “Fleetwood Mac in Chicago - The Legendary Chess Blues Session”). To purchase the book, go to www.savoybrown.com or through other major literary retailers.
Saturday Feb 07, 2026
Saturday Feb 07, 2026
A conversation with the singer, guitarist and songwriter of The Cold Stares, Chris Tapp - www.thecoldstares.com
Saturday Jan 31, 2026
Saturday Jan 31, 2026
A conversation with Music Industry Entrepreneur - founder and president of Linus Entertainment, Geoff Kulawick - truenorthrecords.com stonyplainrecords.com
Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Saturday Jan 24, 2026
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
Saturday Jan 17, 2026
A conversation with interviewer of major blues and jazz artists, Dan "Danny The Hat" McClosky - http://www.dannythehat.com
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
Saturday Jan 10, 2026
A conversation with American Grammy Award nominated blues, soul and Americana singer, songwriter and author - Janiva Magness.
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
Saturday Jan 03, 2026
A conversation with Swiss blues musician and songwriter - Philipp Fankhauser - www.philippfankhauser.com
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
Saturday Dec 27, 2025
A conversation with American singer, author and songwriter - Mitch Ryder (http://www.mitchryder.net)
Saturday Dec 20, 2025
Saturday Dec 20, 2025
A conversation with musician, songwriter, record producer and founding member of Ten Years After - Leo Lyons (Ten Years After, Leo Lyons Kick, Hundred Seventy Split) - www.leolyons.org
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
Saturday Dec 13, 2025
A conversation with Canadian blues musician, multi-instrumentalist, producer and vocalist - Teddy Leonard (Fathead, The Hogtown All-Stars, Erin McCallum).
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
Saturday Dec 06, 2025
A conversation with Danish songwriter, singer and guitarist - Mike Andersen - www.mikeandersen.com
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 29, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 22, 2025
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
Saturday Nov 15, 2025
A conversation with guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, Greg Nagy about his latest album, "Just a Little More Time" - (www.gregnagy.com)
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
Saturday Nov 08, 2025
A conversation with manager, agent, and promoter at Diesel Management - Todd Littlefield.
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
Saturday Nov 01, 2025
A conversation with New England harmonica player, vocalist and songwriter - Ryan Hartt - www.ryanhartt.com
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
Saturday Oct 25, 2025
A conversation with American blues singer and the eldest son of Muddy Waters, Mud Morganfield - www.mudmorganfieldblues.com
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
Saturday Oct 18, 2025
A conversation with singer, songwriter and guitarist - Jack McHale of Delta Fuse from Ireland.
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
Saturday Oct 11, 2025
A conversation with Brant Zwicker (At The Crossroads Blues Radio) about the new Canadian Blues Music Awards. For more information and for submissions, go to www.canadianbluesmusicawards.awardstage.com.
All sumissions, applications, entries and fan votes must be completed by October 31, 2025.
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
Saturday Oct 04, 2025
A conversation with American drummer and songwriter - Scott Devours (The Who, Roger Daltrey, Oleander)
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Saturday Sep 27, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
Saturday Sep 20, 2025
A conversation with Arizona Blues/Rock singer, songwriter and guitarist - Brandon Teskey (Teskey, Under the Sun) - www.teskeyband.com
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
A conversation with Creative Director, Storyteller and Cellist, Daniel Hamin Go - www.danielhamingo.com
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
Saturday Sep 06, 2025
A conversation with American electric blues saxophonist, singer, songwriter and record producer - Terry Hanck (solo artist, Elvin Bishop) - www.terryhanck.net
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
Saturday Aug 30, 2025
A conversation with French-English Canadian singer, guitarist, songwriter and host of the "Sour Notes" podcast, Roxanne Potvin - www.roxannepotvin.com
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
Saturday Aug 23, 2025
A conversation with American electric blues pianist, keyboardist, guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer - Kevin McKendree (solo artist, Lee Roy Parnell, Delbert McClinton, Brian Setzer).
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
Saturday Aug 16, 2025
This week on Talkin' Blues, a conversation with Alligator recording artist, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter - D. K. Harrell - The Official Site of Award-winning Blues Artist D.K. Harrell
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
Saturday Aug 09, 2025
A conversation with the Executive Director of Performing Arts at Canada's Royal Conservatory of Music - Mervon Mehta - www.rcmusic.com/bios/mervon-mehta.
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
Saturday Aug 02, 2025
A conversation with New England bassist, Mike Law - (Darrell Nulisch, Jerry Portnoy, Mud Morganfield Ryan Hartt).
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
Saturday Jul 26, 2025
A conversation with the founder and artistic director of the Orangeville Blues and Jazz Festival, artist and musician, Larry Kurtz - www.larrykurtz.ca
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
Saturday Jul 19, 2025
A conversation with the president of Nola Blue Records, Sallie Bengtson - www.nola-blue.com.
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
A conversation with American blues rock singer, guitarist and songwriter - Sean Chambers (solo artist, Hubert Sumlin) - www.seanchambers.com
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
A conversation with American country music artist, singer/songwriter and motivational speaker - MIchael Peterson ("From Here to Eternity", "Drink, Swear, Steal and LIe" and "Too Good to be True") - michaelpetersonmusic.com
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
Saturday Jun 28, 2025
A conversation with a multi-instrumentalist blues musician from Lawrence, Kansas - Brody Buster - brodybustermusic.com
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
Saturday Jun 21, 2025
A conversation with drummer, producer, songwriter, motivational speaker and entrepreneur - Derrick D'MAR Martin - (Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, solo artist, Little Richard) - www.dmarmusic.com/
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
Saturday Jun 14, 2025
A conversation with American blues harmonica musician and author, Jerry Portnoy - (Muddy Waters, Eric Clapton, The Legendary Blues Band) - www.jerryportnoy.com
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
Saturday Jun 07, 2025
A conversation with American hard rock guitarist and songwriter - Doug Aldrich (Dead Daisies, Whitesnake, Dio, Lion) - thedeaddaisies.com
Saturday May 31, 2025
Saturday May 31, 2025
A conversation with English singer-songwriter and guitarist - Dave Mason (solo artist, Traffic, Fleetwood Mac). Last year, Dave released his memoir, "Only You Know and I know" and he recently released his first blues album entitled "A Shade of Blues".
Saturday May 24, 2025
Saturday May 24, 2025
A conversation with drummer, percussionist, singer and songwriter - Geoff Arsenault - www.geoffarsenault.ca
Saturday May 17, 2025
Saturday May 17, 2025
A conversation with the founder and artistic director of Groove Now Festival in Basel, Switzerland - Patrick Kaiser - www.groovenow.ch
Saturday May 03, 2025
Saturday May 03, 2025
This week on Talkin' Blues, a conversation with Blues/blues rock guitarist, singer and songwriter - Hadden Sayers (solo artist, Boom Chank, Ruthie Foster Band) - http://www.haddensayers.com
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
Saturday Apr 26, 2025
A conversation with Brooklyn-based musician, producer and poet, Reed Turchi - www.reedturchi.com
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
Saturday Apr 19, 2025
A conversation with singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer and producer - Steve Postell (solo artist, The Immediate Family, Our House) - https://stevepostell.com/
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
Saturday Apr 12, 2025
A conversation with Vermont soul and blues singer, songwriter and guitarist, Dave Keller - www.davekeller.com
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
Saturday Apr 05, 2025
A conversation with Irish guitarist, vocalist and songwriter - Barry McCabe (solo artist, Albatross) - www.barrymccabe.com
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
A conversation with American electric blues and rock blues guitarist, Kid Ramos (solo artist, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The Mannish Boys, The Proven Ones).
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
Saturday Mar 22, 2025
A conversation with blues, rock and "garage cabaret" pianist, producer and composer - Johnny Iguana (solo artist, The Claudettes, Junior Wells) - johnnyiguana.com