BLACKRAPID RADIO - PODCAST (general)

Hopper Stone is a movie stills photographer known for photographing movies like "Captain Phillips," “Ghostbusters”, “Hidden Figures”, and TV shows like "Modern Family." He's also a professional voice actor for audio books. From his Winnebago studio, Ron Henry interviews artists about their creative process and journey.

https://www.blackrapidmedia.com

Follow Hopper Stone

Website – stonefoto.com

Instagram – @hopper_stone

Black Rapid Spotlight on Hopper Stone – https://www.blackrapid.com/blackrapid-spotlight-hopper-stone/ 

Direct download: BR_Podcast_03_Hopper_Stone_Audio.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 7:29pm PDT

Henry Diltz and his friend Rich Horowitz together own the Morrison Hotel Gallery, a fine art music photography art gallery with locations in New York, Maui, Los Angeles, and online. From his Winnebago studio, Ron Henry interviews artists about their creative process and journey.

https://www.blackrapidmedia.com

Follow Henry Diltz & Rich Horowitz

Photography Website – HenryDiltz.com

Gallery Website – MorrisonHotelGallery.com

Henry Diltz Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/henrydiltz/

Morrison Hotel Gallery Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/morrisonhotelgallery/

Original Podcast with Ron Henry, Henry Diltz, and Rich Horowitz

Direct download: BR_Podcast_02_Morrison_Hotel_Gallery_Audio.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:51pm PDT

John Keatley stops by the studio again this time to promote his upcoming workshop "Survival Guide: Teaching Artist's to Thrive in Unfamiliar Terrority". Listen in to get a flavor of the workshop and also get a short history on Keatley's career. 

keatleyphoto.com/survival-guide/

Direct download: 44-Keatley_Workshop.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:34pm PDT

The legendary Steve Manning, filling in for Ron Henry, sits down with MLS Seattle Sounders centerback Zach Scott and BlackRapid Ambassador Jim Bennett. Zach discusses growing up in Hawaii, how he started playing soccer and his successful 2014 season. Jim talks about his interesting family roots, music photography and his approach to capturing images on the sidelines. Most importantly though, our guest host reminisces about dressing up in an eagle suit and crashing the party. 

Direct download: EP_43_-_Zach_Jim_and_Steve.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 11:14am PDT

Dawn Wells, an actress famous for playing Mary Ann Summers from Gilligan's Island joins us for a 20 min cruise and what a pleasure it was! She is traveling around the U.S. promoting her new book, What Would Mary Ann Do? (which we highly recommend everyone going out a grabbing from a local bookstore). Her perspective on today's culture compared to how she grew up was fascinating and her energy was refreshing. 

More about the book:

As the sweet, polite, and thoughtful Mary Ann Summers from Kansas in the hit series Gilligan’s Island, Dawn Wells created an unforgettable and beloved character that still connects with people fifty years from the show’s debut in 1964. As the “good girl” among the group of castaways on a tiny island, she was often positioned against the glamorous and exotic Ginger Grant, played by Tina Louise, prompting many to ask: Are you a Ginger or a Mary Ann?

Part self-help, part memoir, and part humor—with a little classic TV nostalgia for good measure—What Would Mary Ann Do? contains twelve chapters on everything from how Mary Ann would respond to changes in today’s culture to addressing issues confronting single women and mothers. Anecdotal sidebars also describe fascinating facts and compelling memories from the show, as well as some trivia questions to challenge fans and followers. Illustrated with photographs from Wells’s private collection, this book provides inspiring lessons from TV’s favorite good girl.

Direct download: EP_42_-_Dawn_Wells.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:12pm PDT

BlackRapid Radio welcomes Seattle filmmakers, Alder Sherwood and Jeremiah Kaynor of Corvus Eye Productions ("The Divine Marigold's", "All My President's", "Timetravel_o"). Their new project "Do You Shift?" is a documentary film that is seeking "Shapeshifters" in countries and cultures throughout the world. The documentary will explore many aspects of Shapeshifting in history, mythology and pop culture through interviews with people who experience shapeshifting today.

Direct download: Shape_Shifting.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:49pm PDT

Emree’s inspiration is heavily drawn from her northwest background, her passion for health and fitness, and fusing the gap between her love of the outdoors and urban lifestyle. Emree strives to write about the things that are hard to talk about, as the voice of a reflection, or justification. In 2013 Emree signed on with Undeniable Management formed by Robert Knight, Paul Stepanek and Patrick Clifford. She currently splits her time between Nashville, Seattle, and LA as she continues to write and record new material for her album. In this episode you will get an inside to how Nashville works and some spur of the moment live performances by Emree! 

 

 

 

Direct download: EP_38_-_Emree_Franklin.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:55pm PDT

Tony is a third generation photographer it is in his viking blood. He grew up in the studio, his first job was in the studio and now he is 40 and he owns the studio. He lays his hat down in Spokane, WA with his incredible family and his talented studio crew. His bread and butter is product, real estate, and food photography. In addition to being behind the camera he also teaches workshops in the winter and is a staff writer for the photography blog Fstoppers. Check out his site and his work and follow him on all the social platforms!

 

Direct download: EP41_-_Tony_Roslund.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:27pm PDT

  • DJ Kevin Cole the Afternoon Show host and director of programming at KEXP 90.3 FM in Seattle and KEXP.ORG Worldwide join us in the studio, as well as, Carol DuPuis the woman behind the scenes handling account underwriting and business support. Listen in as they discuss the humble beginnings of KEXP, where they discover music, and how KEXP transforms the way radio stations are ran in the future. Also, learn how they launched Vampire Weekend, Monsters of Men, and many other artist's careers in the music industry.
     
     
     
Direct download: EP40_-_Kevin_Cole_KEXP.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:30pm PDT

Blackrapid's founder Ron Henry faced a hard truth late 2013 when he was diagnosed with Cancer.  This is about his journey through the process from start to finish. He kept it private for almost a year and this is the first time he has gone public. This is Part 2 which explains the whole radiation process.
 
"This may have been one of the hardest things in my life that I have had to deal with. I want to thank the team of doctors at the UW Hospital in Seattle who worked with us and the loving support of friends and family, I couldn't have done this with out you".  
 
-Ron
Direct download: Ron_Battles-part_2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:45pm PDT

Blackrapid's founder Ron Henry faced a hard truth late 2013 when he was diagnosed with Cancer.  This is about his journey through the process from start to finish. He kept it private for almost a year and this is the first time he has gone public. This is Part 1 which takes us from diagnosis to post surgery.
 
Notes from Ron:
"In the mirror of the hospital's waiting room.. I see an old lady sitting in a wheel chair, her daughter waits with her. I see the sadness of the caregiving daughter who has taken her mothers sickly energy and begins to look similar in body posture and frumpiness of not caring anymore. Her life was to keep her mother alive. 

It was pretty much silent as they sat together with no conversation except for when the daughter wanted to go to the rest room and leave her for a minute. She told her three times I will be back you'll be ok. Then she left and was back as if she hurried her break not to be gone long. Her mother sat silent when she returned as if she really never knew her daughter left. 

I see myself in the mirror with dated floral furniture and a 20 year old photo of Seattle as if this was to keep my spirits high and my mind off of this why i was there - 

I can smell the dying mother from the far corner of the room where I stood. I was hoping soon she would be wheeled away to see the doctor so I can take a normal breath again. This is not me in the mirror I manifest cool things and great adventures. I have no more holes in my belt to cinch it any tighter. This is a day to be in the sun that shines through the dirty 18th floor window with its grand view of the city. I have my dog that brings me happiness staying with a friend in Bellevue so I can talk about how to beat this thing. I feel this is not me- this is not my story. When i finally wrap my head around this - It will not be the end - it will be a chapter and short chapter at best."

Direct download: Ron_Battles-part_1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:42pm PDT

Highly prolific and talented music photographer Henry Diltz stopped by our studio to promote his new book and chat about his fantastical life. He has been said to be the "best photographer you've never heard of." Diltz just stumbled upon this profession by taking photos of all of his friends who just so happened to be Joni Mitchell, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and others living in Laurel Canyon, Los Angeles. You will find yourself shaking your head as he nonchalantly tells you the story of how he got the shot of The Doors' "Morrison Hotel" and James Taylor's "Sweet Baby James" album covers.  Henry watched and documented Woodstock being built from the ground up. He now is a co-founder of The Morrison Hotel Gallery which started in 2001 by record company exec and producer Peter Blachley, music industry professional Richard Horowitz (who joins this podcast) and Diltz. The Gallery represents world renowned photographers, and has now grown to become the place to purchase fine art music photography. Each account would be a disservice to summarize here; listen for yourself to this simply amazing man's stories. 

henrydiltz.com

morrisonhotelgallery.com

 

Direct download: EP36_-_HENRY_DILTZ.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:13am PDT

John Keatley and Taylor Reed are the brains behind Keatley Photo. They join Ron fresh off a huge music video with Fences feat. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis for the song "Arrows" as well as a huge Instagram campaign for HotelsTonight. These two stay busy and have the portfolio to prove it. John has photographed some of the biggest celebrities and names out there including notables Annie Leibovitz, Sarah Palin, and Bill Gates. He is known for putting his subjects completely at ease with his sense of humor and down-to-earth outlook. His celebrity portraits and advertising campaigns are balanced with his wide range of personal projects as well as his work on international awareness campaigns, such as a recent trip to Liberia to work on a clean water initiative.  John’s work is regularly recognized for awards, including American Photography, the PDN, and Communication Arts Photography Annuals.

Direct download: EP39_-_John_Keatley_and_Taylor_Reed_-_81414_4.02_PM.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:30pm PDT

One of PDN's 30 new and emerging photographers to watch, Jenny Riffle captures extremely interesting images. Medium format and 35mm are her tools and she knows how to use them. Explore her images and her wonderful take on photography in this lovely podcast.

Direct download: EP34_-_Jenny_Riffle.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 5:28pm PDT

Ron meets widely published photographer, illustrator, and instructor David Julian in the Podcast room for some interesting talk about his approach and aesthetic. David has created art for nationwide clients and for galleries, institutions and collectors. His love for nature, psychology and science is evident in diverse works that blend beauty, mystery and imagination. 

 

 

Direct download: EP32_-_David_Julian.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 1:24pm PDT

Beth Barrett, Director of Programing for the largest US film festival SIFF (Seattle International Film Festival) - with over 150,000 attendees per year, SIFF is a leading showcase for up and coming filmmakers, riveting documentaries, and art film from across the globe. Learn what it takes to put on this HUGE 25 day event and how it's changing the face of cinema, plus BlackRapid Media's studio director Bradley fills in for Ron on this special 30th episode! 

Direct download: EP30_-_SIFF_MASTER_v1.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 3:21am PDT

Ron talks with Shoot Sac's leading lady about her startup experience, making your marketing work, secrets of production, and how to get your ideas off the ground!

This is a must listen for any aspiring business owner!

Direct download: EP09_ShootSac_MASTER_v1.m4a
Category:general -- posted at: 2:52pm PDT

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