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Sullivan's Unheard Voices
Our podcast is going to be a little different. We are going to elevate the voices of the unheard. We're going to talk to people that have been through it, and lived to tell the story. We're going to talk to people with disabilities, domestic violence survivors, victims of systemic oppression, but instead of focusing on the trauma we're going to focus on how they got through it. The hope is you will learn how to get through it too. If you've ever been beat up, cast aside, discriminated against…
Episodes
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Sullivan's Backstage Pass: Jason Ticker custom guitar pedals
Jason Tucker makes custom guitar pedals. He explores the intersection of music, community, and the art of pedal design. The speaker shares their journey back…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 135: Shawn Sullivan
Shawn Sullivan opens up about his powerful journey living with both physical and cognitive disabilities—a story marked by resilience, struggle, and…
Sullivan's Unheard VoicesSullivan's Backstage Pass: Nikki Jones
Nikki Jones is a blues musician and co-leader of the Logan Jones Band and the Nikki Jones Band. The Nikki Jones Band was a semi-finalist in the International…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 134: Special Olympics with Elijah and Brian
This conversation explores the significance of the Special Olympics, highlighting personal stories, coaching philosophies, and the community's role in…
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Sullivan's Backstage Pass: Timmer Blakely
In this engaging conversation, Timmer explores the intricacies of blues music, the importance of community, and the journey of musicians. They discuss the…
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Episode 135: Moonlit Madness
In this episode of Sullivan's Unheard Voices, host Sullivan engages with the cast of the band Moonlit Madness, including Tony, Deidre, and Corey. They share…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 44: Loren Christian
Meet Loren Christian. Retired carpenter, survivor and friend. We talk about the impact of a marijuana conviction and the experience of construction and…
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Episode 133: Divinus
The conversation delves into the performing side of hip hop shows, the influence of music theory and style development, the impact of personal experiences on…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 132: Lauren Zavrel and Shawn Nelson - the prison episode
Meet Lauren and Shawn from the Rebel Academy. The Rebel Academy was founded by Dr. Lauren Zavrel, a former GED instructor with 15 years of experience teaching…
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Episode 131: Carina Martinez and Carma Nails
Carina Martinez is the owner/operator of Carma Nails, a boutique salon in Salem, OR. Carina talks about the transition to a owning nail salon, the challenges…
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Episode 130: Vince Clifton
In this conversation, Vince Clifton discusses the importance of creating a supportive environment for musicians, the evolution of music production, and the…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 129: Jim Tucker and Bullfrog Music
In this engaging conversation, Jim shares his journey through music, from his childhood experiences with his father's guitar playing to his current role as a…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 128: Santiago-Martín Chalchihuicueyatl Ortega
In this engaging conversation, Santiago shares his musical journey, from his early influences to his experiences on stage. He discusses the emotional…
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Episode 127: Meagan Hope
Meagan Hope explores the intricacies of Meagan's unique musical niche, her songwriting process, and the emotional connections that music creates. She discusses…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 127: Randy Knowles
Randy explores his journey through musician from early influences to the challenges of the modern music industry. They discuss the importance of community, the…
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Episode 126: Lyrizone
Lyrizone discusses his unique approach to music creation, blending storytelling with soundscapes. He emphasizes the importance of collaboration, community, and…
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Episode 125: Brenda Davies
Brenda is a licensed psilocybin facilitator in Oregon. She began her journey into the world of mental health and healing in 2020 while pursuing a Bachelor’s…
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Episode 124: Aquiles Montas
Aquiles Montas shares his journey as a musician in Portland, emphasizing the importance of connecting with the audience and promoting Caribbean culture through…
Sullivan's Unheard VoicesEpisode 123: Lilla
Lilla shares her musical journey, from her early influences and passion for songwriting to her experiences in the music industry. She discusses the importance…
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Episode 122: Mandy McNeery
Summary In this conversation, Mandy McNeely, a professor and expert in victimology and domestic violence, discusses the complexities of abusive relationships…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 121: Joseph Konty
In 1998 Joseph started his music and art career in Eastern Oregon moving operations to Portland, OR in 2002. His father and mother personally managed their…
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Episode 120: Juli Ray Joy
Juli Ray Joy highlights the power of community support and participation, emphasizing how collective care is essential in today’s challenging economic climate…
Sullivan's Unheard VoicesEpisode 119: Geminii Dragon and Linwood Taylor
In this engaging conversation, Geminii Dragon and Linwood Taylor share insights into their unique sound, musical beginnings, and the creative process behind…
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Episode 118: Abby Roadkill and Mister P
Meet Abby Roadkill and Mister P, founding members of Abby Roadkill, Tacoma's own punk rock drag queen. Abby and Mister P delve into their musical journeys…
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Episode 117: Cameron and Vanessa Knight, the magic wand makers
Cameron and Vanessa are the co-owners Knightly Wonders located in the Portland Saturday Market. Cameron and Vanessa share their journey of creating unique…
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Episode 116: Benjamin and Heidi Beth Sadler
Heidi and Benjamin Sadler are the founding members of Chasing Ebenezer and share their musical journeys, discussing their experiences with the violin and…
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Episode 115: Daphne Lane and the Transplaining Podcast
Meet Daphne Lane, host of the Transplaining Podcast. This conversation explores the themes of community support and discrimination, the interpretation of…
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Episode 114: Dave Wentz
Dave Wentz shares his musical journey, from his early influences and experiences with songwriting to the challenges of performing and navigating the music…
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Episode 113: Thunder Road
Meet the members of Thunder Road (David McGraw, Dan P Thompson and Leah Hankins) as they share their musical journeys, discussing their early influences, the…
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Episode 112: Three of Us Band
In this engaging conversation, the members of the Three of Us Band share their musical journeys, the importance of support within the music community, and the…
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Episode 111: Nikki Jones Band
Meet the Nikki Jones Band on their journey to Memphis. Nikki Jones is the lead singer. Brandon Logan on vocals and guitar. Kevin Kelley on Bass and vocals…
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Episode 109: Quincy Ayers
Quincy Ayers operates an intimate music venue in Salem. Quincy tells his journey of an individual who transitioned from a novice in the entertainment industry…
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Episode 110: Shawn Sullivan
Ish Phoenix, a musician in The Raven Kings, interviews the host Shawn Sullivan. Shawn shares his journey from a traumatic childhood to discovering his autism…
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Episode 108: Stephy and Shawn
Shawn and Stephy discuss the importance of community, kindness, and personal growth through various experiences in live music, education, and personal…
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Episode 107: Grayson Quinn
Grayson Quinn shares his journey into music, discussing the challenges and realities of songwriting, the importance of emotional connection in music, and the…
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Episode 106: Justus St. Clair
Justus St. Clair shares his musical journey, from early interactions with music to the challenges of live performances. He discusses the importance of…
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Episode 105: Steve Kerin
Steve Kerin is an amazing pianist who is in several Portland-based bands. In this interview he shares his musical journey from childhood to becoming a…
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Episode 104: Nick Salzman
Nick Salzman is a tattoo artist and spirit release therapist. In this interview he shares his journey into the paranormal realm, detailing his early…
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Episode 103: Buddy Paprock
Buddy explores the profound impact of music on personal growth, emotional expression, and community connection. They discuss the journey of songwriting, the…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 102: Jason Conrad and Elijah Schwartz
Jason Conrad is the owner of the Salem Capitals and Elijah Schwartz is a coach and recently won a gold metal for basketball in the Special Olympics. Jason…
Sullivan's Unheard VoicesSullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 101: Chad Rupp
Chad Rupp explores the essence of musicianship, the importance of community, and the journey of personal growth through music. He discusses the significance of…
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Episode 100: Ted Morrison
Ted Morrison is the bass player for the Raven Kings and real estate agent. Ted shares his journey through the world of rock music, his transition from guitar…
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Episode 99: Joanna Bewley
Joanna Bewley is a musician, real estate agent and a survivor of domestic violence. She shares her lifelong journey with music, starting from her early…
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Episode 98: Chance Santrizos and Richard Smith (Dick Savage)
Chance and Dick from the band Watch Party share their musical journey, discussing their origins, the creative process behind their songs, and the dynamics of…
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Episode 97: Walter Brown
Walter Brown is a member of band Theft of Reason, and founding member of new project called House of Nix. Walter discusses the profound impact of music on…
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Episode 96: Sherri Lynn
Sherri Lynn shares her musical journey, from her early beginnings singing alongside her musician father to her return to the stage after a long hiatus with her…
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Live from Silverton Pride: Compass Perinatal Family and Community Support
This conversation at Silverton Pride highlights the importance of doulas and other community support through organizations like Compass Perinatal. Bethany…
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Episode 95: Scott Hannah AKA Agent Drama
Scott, also formerly known as Agent Drama, shares his unique journey in music, from his early aspirations to sing like Ronnie James from Dio to his experiences…
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Episode 94: Jeremy Wayne Mckern
Jeremy shares his unique journey as a musician, detailing how his love for music began in childhood and was reignited during the COVID pandemic. He discusses…
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Episode 93: Kelly and Thrash Course
Kelly is the lead singer of Thrash Course, a metal band located in Portland, OR, discusses the intricacies of metal music, from vocal techniques to the…
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Episode 92: Al Maier and the Zendrum
Al Maier shares his unique journey as a drummer and Zendrum player, discussing how he got started, the technical aspects of the Zendrum, and the importance of…
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Episode 91: Rick Rox
Rick Rox is a seasoned musician with a rich history in music. Rick explores his journey from picking up a bass guitar at a young age to navigating the…
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Episode 90: D. D. Meier
D. D. Meier, an author, shares her journey into writing, inspired by her mother's storytelling. She discusses her writing process, the challenges of…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 89: Mary Stade
Mary Stade is the head coach of the Willamette Valley Jaguars, your friendly neighborhood professional basketball team right here in Willamette Valley, Oregon…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 88: Joey James
Joey James, a country musician, shares his journey from a dairy farm to the stage, the inspiration behind his music, and the creative process of songwriting…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 87: Frenchie Moe
Frenchie Moe is a talented blues musician and she talks about her journey in music, her inspirations, and the challenges she faces as a female artist in the…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 86: Lisa Wright
Lisa Wright is an attorney and musician. In this interview Lisa discusses the complexities of criminal law, the presumption of innocence, the impact of charges…
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Episode 85: Steimy Stein
In this conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Steimy, an amazing sound engineer from the Salem area, discussing the intricacies of live sound engineering…
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Sullivan's Unheard Voices Episode 84: Chris Wilson
Shawn Sullivan and Chris Wilson delve into the complexities of poverty in America, discussing its multifaceted nature beyond mere financial constraints. They…
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Episode 83: Hobbies Puppets Podcast
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sullivan interviews Hobbies Puppets, who shares the inspiring story behind his puppet podcast. The discussion covers…