ApplauseCast

TRIO - jazz trio - Interview

ApplauseCast Productions — Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:39:15 GMT

Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge interview the San Francisco Bay-Area jazz group TRIO with pianist, composer and arranger Denny Berthiaume, bassist Mickey McPhillips, and drummer Rob Gibson. Simply named TRIO, these three musicians, through their complex and exacting music, expand the definition of what is considered 'doable' by a jazz ensemble made up of only three players. Collectively, they have performed with such jazz notables as Rosemary Clooney, Bud Shank, Carl Saunders and Pete Christlieb to name just a few. And two of TRIO's members helped form the seventies jazz group SOLAR PLEXSUS. www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.dennyberthiaume.com

The Joint Chiefs Band - Interview and JazzTrack

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 21:38:42 GMT

Stephen Marra interviews The Joint Chiefs Band. Conceived in 1990,the Joint Chiefs Band have built a loyal following in the Bay Area blending influences of funk, jazz, blues and R&B. The band also shares with us a JazzTrack from their CD. Hosted by Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge Produced by Black Magic Pictures www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.thejointchiefsband.com

Jimmy Petterson, author, ski journalist - Interview

ApplauseCast Productions — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 20:40:45 GMT

Stephen Marra interviews world traveler, ski journalist Jimmy Petterson as he discusses his career as a ski journalist and his journeys to nearly 200 ski areas in 47 countries, and his latest book SKIING AROUND THE WORLD - 30 YEARS IN SEARCH OF THE ULTIMATE SKI DESCENT. www.applausecast.com www.skiingaroundtheworld.net

Bud Shank Quartet performs CAROUSELS

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:22:50 GMT

The Bud Shank Quartet performs CAROUSELS by Bud Shank at the 17th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival. www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.budshankalto.com

Bud Shank Quartet performs STARDUSTER

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:21:09 GMT

The Bud Shank Quartet performs STARDUSTER by Bud Shank dedicated to Artie Shaw at the 17th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival. www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.budshankalto.com

Bud Shank Quartet performs a medley for Bill Evans

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:19:36 GMT

The Bud Shank Quartet performs a medley dedicated to Bill Evans at the 17th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival. www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.budshankalto.com

Bud Shank Quartet - HELEN'S SONG

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 22:17:28 GMT

The Bud Shank Quartet performs George Cables' HELEN'S SONG at the 17th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival. www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.budshankalto.com www.georgecables.com

Bud Shank Quartet - JEMMA'S EYES

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 21:59:42 GMT

The Bud Shank Quartet performs Bill May's JEMMA'S EYES at the 17th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival. www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.budshankalto.com

Bud Shank Quartet - WHERE OR WHEN

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 21:58:02 GMT

The Bud Shank Quartet performs Rogers and Hart's WHERE OR WHEN at the 17th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival. www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.budshankalto.com

Bud Shank Quartet - Introduced by Geoff Roach

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 21:53:17 GMT

Geoff Roach, Executive Director of the San Jose Jazz Society, introduces the Bud Shank Quartet at the 17th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival. And asks Ken Posten of the Los Angeles Jazz Institute to say a few words about jazz in the Los Angeles area. www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.budshankalto.com www.lajazzinstitute.org

Bud Shank Quartet plays The Touch of Your Lips

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 21:38:17 GMT

The Bud Shank Quartet performs Ray Noble's THE TOUCH OF YOUR LIPS at the 17th Annual San Jose Jazz Festival. www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.budshankalto.com

Dave Eshelman, jazz trombonist, arranger, composer - Interview and JazzTrack

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 31 Aug 2006 21:12:12 GMT

Bill Hedge interviews jazz trombonist, composer and arranger, and head of the jazz program at California State University of the East Bay, Dave Eshelman. He talks about his beginnings in music, his life as a composer and arranger, and we take a JazzTrack from his CD, MYSTIQUE featuring performances by guitarist John Abercrombie, drummer Peter Erskine, and bassist John Patitucci. Hosted and Produced by William Hedge Original Music by David Eshelman www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.jazzgarden.com

Terry Disley, Pianist - On The Road #4

ApplauseCast Productions — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:31:01 GMT

Stephen Marra interviews Terry Disley, jazz pianist and composer, on tour with Acoustic Alchemy.

Terry Disley, Pianist - On The Road #3

ApplauseCast Productions — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:21:14 GMT

Stephen Marra interviews jazz pianist and composer Terry Disley, from London, as he tours with Acoustic Alchemy.

Hans Doerrscheidt, Saxophonist - Interview and JazzTrack

ApplauseCast Productions — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 19:43:49 GMT

Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge interview jazz alto sax player, and Uni Big Band Siegen (2004-2005) leader Hans Christian Doerrscheidt. Out of Siegen, Germany, Hans Doerrscheidt shares with us his beginnings in jazz, growing up in a divided Europe, impressions of the vibrant jazz scene in Germany, and plays for us a JazzTrack from his own home brewed recordings. Hans Doerrscheidt is a guest player with the jazz octet Octobop whenever he's in the Bay Area. Hosted by Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge Produced by Bill Hedge www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.bigband.uni-siegen.de

Terry Disley, Pianist - On The Road #2

ApplauseCast Productions — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 19:35:55 GMT

Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast interviews jazz pianist Terry Disley on tour with Acoustic Alchemy.

David Yeadon, author - Reading and Interview

ApplauseCast Productions — Wed, 23 Aug 2006 01:17:15 GMT

Larry Habegger and Stephen Marra interview author, illustrator, journalist, and photographer David Yeadon. A native of Yorkshire, England, David Yeadon has worked as an author, illustrator, journalist, and photographer for more than twenty-five years. An author of more than twenty travel books, Yeadon has specialized in hidden corner and back road exploration. In THE BACK OF BEYOND: TRAVELS TO THE WILD PLACES OF EARTH, and its sequel, LOST WORLDS: EXPLORING THE EARTH'S REMOTE PLACES, he describes his worldwide search for the hidden, the remote, the unusual, and the exotic. He is also a regular travel correspondent for National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, The Washington Post, The New York Times, and many other major travel magazines, with over 200 published features since 1985. In 1993, he received the Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) Lowell Thomas Gold and Silver Medals for best travel book and best foreign travel feature. Currently, he writes the 'Hidden America' column for National Geographic Travel. Hosted by Stephen Marra and Larry Habegger Produced by William Hedge www.applausecast.com www.travelerstales.com www.travelerstales.com/catalog/wow/author.html

Ed Johnson, guitarist, singer, composer - Interview and JazzTrack

ApplauseCast Productions — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 19:32:06 GMT

Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge interview guitarist, arranger, singer and composer of Brazilian-inspired jazz Ed Johnson as he discusses his beginnings in music, his move into Brazilian jazz, the inspiration behind is compositions, and the work behind his soon-to-be-released CD. His writing has been featured on albums by such jazz artists as Sharp 9, Lissy Abrahan and Nate Pruitt and he has been a finalist in the Latin Jazz Category at the Indy Music Awards. Join us now at the offices of the San Jose Jazz Society as we welcome Ed Johnson and take two JazzTracks from his soon-to-be-release CD, THE OTHER ROAD. www.applausecast.com www.edbjohnson.com www.sanjosejazz.org

Geoff Roach, band leader, arranger - Octobop

ApplauseCast Productions — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 01:07:58 GMT

Bill Hedge interviews jazz baritone sax player, arranger, leader of the jazz octet Octobop, and Executive Director of the San Jose Jazz Society, Geoff Roach. Produced and Hosted by William Hedge www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.octobop.com

Jeff Massanari, guitarist - Interview and JazzTrack

ApplauseCast Productions — Sun, 06 Aug 2006 02:12:41 GMT

Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge interview jazz guitarist, composer, producer Jeff Massanari. The three discuss his beginnings in music and jazz, his jazz experiences in Japan, and his life as a working musician. They also take two JazzTrack's from Jeff Massanari's CD GROOVEWORK. Join us now from the offices of the San Jose Jazz Society in conversation with Jeff Massanari. Hosted by Stephen Marra Produced by William Hedge www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.jeffmassanari.com

Wally Schnalle, drummer - Interview and JazzTrack

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 18:46:10 GMT

Bill Hedge of ApplauseCast interviews jazz drummer, composer and editor for DRUM MAGAZINE, Wally Schnalle. Defying genre Schnalle allows the world around him to inform his compositions and his playing, enabling his energetic and eclectic music to explore the interplay and overlap between genres, time signature and sound itself. Schnalle says, 'While there are artists who find comfort in - and become very talented at adhering to - a certain convention, style or era of music, I find those boundaries frustrating.' Join Bill Hedge in the offices of the San Jose Jazz Society as he interviews Wally Schnalle and takes a JazzTrack from his CD, THE SUIT. www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.itrhymes.com

Terry Disley, Pianist - On The Road

ApplauseCast Productions — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 20:16:13 GMT

Steve Marra interviews jazz pianist and composer Terry Disley as he tours with the British new-age jazz group Acoustic Alchemy as they perform across the U.S. and Europe. Terry Disley has performed or recorded with Bob Dylan, Sir Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Mick Jagger, Brian Wilson, Van Morrison, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Tom Jones and Bon Jovi. A valued session musician, he has been recorded on over thirty CDs, featured on soundtracks for the movies 'Beautiful Girls' starring Matt Dilon and Uma Thurman, 'The Ref', 'Showgirls' and 'Crime Time' along with Marianne Faithful. His composition 'The Beautiful Game', written for Acoustic Alchemy, was a top-ten hit for 16 weeks and resulted in a top-twenty placement in the 'Best Contemporary Jazz Album of 2000' by Billboard Magazine. Join Steve Marra in conversation - and on tour - with Terry Disley. www.applausecast.com www.terrydisley.com

Marina Garza, Latin Jazz Trumpet - Interview

ApplauseCast Productions — Wed, 19 Jul 2006 21:50:46 GMT

Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge interview Marina Garza, Latin-Jazz performer, arranger-composer, and bandleader of Orquesta d'Soul. Join them as they discuss Marina Garza's beginnings in jazz, her process for composition and arranging, and technology's impact on the music composition process itself. Hosted by Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge Produced by William Hedge Music by Orquesta d'Soul recorded, live, in rehearsal at ODS's rehearsal studios in San Francisco www.applausecast.com www.odslive.com www.sanjosejazz.org

Jennifer Lee, Jazz Vocalist - Interview and JazzTrack

ApplauseCast Productions — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 18:36:50 GMT

Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge of ApplauseCast interview Jennifer Lee, jazz vocalist, about her work as a musician, the origins of her life in jazz, and early and current influences on her music. We also hear her commentary as we take a JazzTrack from her latest CD, 'J-Walkin''. Join us now from the offices of the San Jose Jazz Society with Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge in conversation with jazz vocalist, Jennifer Lee. www.applausecast.com www.jennifer-lee.net www.sanjosejazz.org

Lace Music - What Makes an Electric Guitar Sound

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 19:45:29 GMT

Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Brad Whitford (Aerosmith) have one thing in common - they all use guitar pick-ups engineered, designed and manufactured by Lace Music. Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast interviews brothers Don and Jeff Lace of Lace Music, the engineers, designers and manufacturers of electric guitar pick-ups at the heart of the sound of such modern guitar legends as Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, and Bob Dylan. Join us now as Stephen Marra, Don Lace and Jeff Lace discuss the long history behind Lace Music, some of the 'secrets' of translating the idioms and slang of the modern guitarist into engineering roadmap, and the challenges of creating the sound at the very heart of music today. www.applausecast.com www.lacemusic.com Produced by William Hedge Hosted by Stephen Marra Original Opening Music by Essra Mohawk, YOUR NOT ALONE, 'Your Not Alone' Original Closing Music by Guy Walker, DRIVE SAFE, 'Hyper Drive'

Le Boeuf Brothers - Interview and JazzTrack

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 16:54:24 GMT

Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge of ApplauseCast interview Pascal and Remy Le Boeuf, the young, award-winning jazz piano and saxophone duo that includes their thoughts on jazz composition, the challenges of getting their start in jazz, and the synergies of being twins in the world of music. We also cut a JazzTrack with them as they comment on three original jazz compositions 'Song for Briana', 'Casa Zimbabwe' and 'Hip Replacement'. Join us now from the offices of the San Jose Jazz Society in conversation with the Pascal and Remy Le Boeuf. www.applausecast.com www.lbjazz.com www.sanjosejazz.org

Kristen Strom - Interview and JazzTrack

ApplauseCast Productions — Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:11:31 GMT

Bill Hedge of ApplauseCast interviews jazz saxophonist and flautist, Kristen Strom. She has performed with many well-known artists, including the Temptations, Natalie Cole, The Four Tops, Manhattan Transfer, Roberta Flack, Johnny Mathis, Jimmy Heath, Steve Turre, Kevin Mahogany, Jon Faddis, Michel LeGrand, the San Jose Symphony, and the San Francisco Production of "Beach Blanket Babylon". Besides her solo album, "Intention", she has recorded with various jazz and pop artists, including the jazz group Burning Bridges, jazz artists Ed Johnson, Wally Schnalle, John Worley, Tim Volpicella, Jennifer Scott and Gail Dobson as well as on four albums with The Nuclear Whales Saxophone Orchestra. Join us now with Bill Hedge of ApplauseCast at the offices of the San Jose Jazz Society in conversation with Kristen Strom. Produced by William Hedge Hosted by William Hedge www.applausecast.com www.sanjosejazz.org www.kristenstrom.com

Kat Parra, Jazz Vocalist - Interview

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 15 Jun 2006 02:42:26 GMT

Bill Hedge of ApplauseCast interviews Latin Jazz vocalist Kat Parra on the occasion of the release of her debut album, BIRDS IN FLIGHT. She discusses her beginnings in Jazz, concert trips to Chile and recording dates in Cuba. Her music is an eclectic mix of Afro-Cuba, Brazilian, South Asian, and Spanish Sephardic influences. We’ll also be taking a JazzTrack of two songs found on her CD, BIRDS IN FLIGHT, featuring John Worley, Jr. on trumpet, Michael Spiro on percussion with producer Wayne Wallace on trombone. Produced by William Hedge Music Arrangements by Wayne Wallace with vocals by Kat Parra Sound Engineer Steve Hopkins www.applausecast.com www.katparra.com

Jack Bowen, Author - Interview

ApplauseCast Productions — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 16:33:26 GMT

Stephen Marra and William Hedge of ApplauseCast interview philosophy professor, high school water polo coach, and novelist Jack Bowen. On the occasion of the release of his first novel THE DREAM WEAVER: ONE BOY’S JOURNEY THROUGH THE LANDSCAPE OF REALITY, Jack Bowen discusses the writing process, finding his literary ‘voice’, and the challenges and rewards of a life as a high school athletic coach, philosophy professor, author and novelist. Hosted by Stephen Marra and William Hedge Produced and Music by William Hedge Sound Editing by Ian Francisco

Tony Lindsay - Interview

ApplauseCast Productions — Sat, 03 Jun 2006 05:37:23 GMT

Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast interviews 11-time Grammy Award winner, lead singer for Santana, Tony Lindsay. Tony has performed and recorded with such music industry legends as Aretha Franklin, Al Jarreau, and Lou Rawls. Join us at Sienna Digital located at the Annex Recording Studios in Menlo Park, California as Tony Lindsay discusses his musical career with Santana, his life as a working musician, and shares insights into his own creative process and his latest of three CD s entitled TONY LINDSAY. Hosted by Stephen Marra Produced by William Hedge Recorded at Sienna Digital located at the Annex, Menlo Park, California www.applausecast.com www.tonylindsay.com www.siennadigital.com www.annexdigital.com

Tony Lindsay - CD Release Interview

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 25 May 2006 04:37:21 GMT

Bill Hedge of ApplauseCast interviews, Tony Lindsay, eleven-time Grammy award winner, producer, song writer, and singer with Santana. Having performed and recorded with music legends such as Aretha Franklin, Al Jarreau, and Lou Rawls, Tony is just now releasing his third CD entitled TONY LINDSAY. He discusses the creative process behind his work, his early days in the music business, and we take a “director’s cut” of a track from his CD. Produced and Hosted by William Hedge Original Music by Tony Lindsay www.applausecast.com www.tonylindsay.com

Tony Lindsay - CD Release Party (1 of 3)

ApplauseCast Productions — Wed, 24 May 2006 18:20:15 GMT

ApplauseCast presents 11-time Grammy Award winner, lead singer for Santana, Tony Lindsay in concert at the CD release party of his third album entitled TONY LINDSAY. He has performed or recorded with such music industry legends as Aretha Franklin, Al Jarreau, and Lou Rawls. Listen to this podcast, recorded live at the Little Fox Theatre in Redwood City, as Tony Lindsay performs songs from his new CD. www.applausecast.com www.tonylindsay.com www.foxdream.com

826 Valencia - Travel Writer's Panel (1 of 5)

ApplauseCast Productions — Sat, 20 May 2006 18:40:23 GMT

ApplauseCast, in association with 826 Valencia, presents a panel discussion with five distinguished travel writers. Leigh Lehman of 826 Valencia introduces the event. Don George - Global Travel Editor at Lonely Planet - moderates. Panelists include: Don George - Global Travel Editor, Lonely Planet Amanda Jones - writer, photographer John Flynn - Executive Travel Editor, San Francisco Chronicle Larry Habegger - co-founder and Executive Editor, Travelers' Tales Elaine Lee - freelance writer, author of GO GIRL: THE BLACK WOMAN'S BOOK OF TRAVEL AND ADVENTURE www.applausecast.com www.826valencia.com www.lonelyplanet.com/columns/cult_of_don.htm www.sfchron.com www.amandajonestravel.com www.travelerstales.com www.ugogirl.com

826 Valencia - Travel Writer's Panel (2 of 5)

ApplauseCast Productions — Sat, 20 May 2006 18:26:58 GMT

826 Valencia - Travel Writer's Panel (3 of 5)

ApplauseCast Productions — Sat, 20 May 2006 18:16:43 GMT

826 Valencia - Travel Writer's Panel (4 of 5)

ApplauseCast Productions — Sat, 20 May 2006 18:06:07 GMT

826 Valencia - Travel Writer's Panel (5 of 5)

ApplauseCast Productions — Sat, 20 May 2006 17:59:19 GMT

Tim Cahill - Reading

ApplauseCast Productions — Fri, 12 May 2006 18:34:59 GMT

Listen to ApplauseCast's reading with Tim Cahill hosted by Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast, Larry Habegger of Travelers' Tales and produced by William Hedge. Tim Cahill - travel, adventure and humor writer - tells us what happens to a writer if he dares to attain bliss.

Tim Cahill - Interview

ApplauseCast Productions — Fri, 12 May 2006 15:19:41 GMT

Listen to a great interview with Tim Cahill - writer of travel, adventure and humor books, articles and essays - discusses his early years at Rolling Stone Magazine and Outside Magazine, his writing process and technique, and the risks and rewards of a life dedicated to documenting the world's most unreachable people and places. Some of Tim Cahill's books: - A WOLVERINE IS EATING MY LEG - PASS THE BUTTERWORMS: REMOTE JOURNEYS ODDLY RENDERED - LOST IN MY OWN BACKYARD: A WALK IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK - HOLD THE ENLIGHTMENT, MORE TRAVEL, LESS BLISS - ROAD FEVER - NOT SO FUNNY WHEN IT HAPPENED: THE BEST OF TRAVEL HUMOR AND MISADVENTURE - published by Travelers' Tales www.applausecast.com www.travelerstales.com http://outside.away.com/outside/features/literary-all-stars_4.html Produced by William Hedge Hosted by Larry Habegger and Stephen Marra Music by William Hedge

John Worley, Jr. - Interview and JazzTrack (part 2 of 2)

ApplauseCast Productions — Mon, 08 May 2006 06:11:29 GMT

Tonight's JazzTrack is with the trumpet player and flugelhornest John Worley, Jr. This is the second of two interviews hosted by Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge of ApplauseCast. We'll be discussing his life as a working musician, composer, recording artist and teach as well as taking a director's cut from his CD "WorlView". John Worley will be performing in San Jose Jazz Society's Summer Jazz Series at Santana Row on Tuesday, May 9th, 2006. Produced by William Hedge Hosted by Stephen Marra and William Hedge Original Music by John L. Worley, Jr. www.applausecast.com www.johnworley.com www.sanjosejazz.org

John Worley, Jr. - Interview and JazzTrack (part 1 of 2)

ApplauseCast Productions — Mon, 08 May 2006 05:35:16 GMT

Tonight's JazzTrack is with the trumpet player and flugelhornest John Worley, Jr. Co-hosted by Stephen Marra and Bill Hedge of ApplauseCast, we'll be discussing his life as a working musician, composer, recording artist and teacher as well as taking a director's cut from his CD "WorlView". John Worley will be performing in San Jazz Society's Summer Jazz Series at Santana Row on Tuesday May 9th, 2006. Produced by William Hedge Hosted by Stephen Marra and William Hedge Original Music by John L. Worley, Jr. www.applausecast.com www.johnworley.com www.sanjosejazz.org

Simon Winchester - Interview Part 1 of 2

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:10:54 GMT

Part1: Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast and Larry Habegger of Travelers' Tales interview author Simon Winchester on a wide-range of subjects including his career in writing, plate tectonics and geology, writing discipline, research and process, and anecdotes collected during his worldwide travels. Simon Winchester is the author of some twenty books including the best seller KRAKATOA, THE MAP THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, OUTPOSTS, THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN, KOREA and THE MEANING OF EVERYTHING. His most recent book, A CRACK IN THE EDGE OF THE WORLD - AMERICA AND THE GREAT CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE OF 1906, is the subject of an on-line excerpt reading available online at www.applausecast.com. www.applausecast.com www.simonwinchester.com www.travelerstales.com

Simon Winchester - Interview Part 2 of 2

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:22:54 GMT

Part 2: Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast and Larry Habegger of Travelers' Tales interview author Simon Winchester on a wide-range of subjects including his career in writing, plate tectonics and geology, writing discipline, research and process, and anecdotes collected during his worldwide travels. Simon Winchester is the author of some twenty books including the best seller KRAKATOA, THE MAP THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, OUTPOSTS, THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN, KOREA and THE MEANING OF EVERYTHING. His most recent book, A CRACK IN THE EDGE OF THE WORLD - AMERICA AND THE GREAT CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE OF 1906, is the subject of an on-line excerpt reading available online at www.applausecast.com. www.applausecast.com www.simonwinchester.com www.travelerstales.com

Simon Winchester - Reading from "A Crack in The Edge of The World"

ApplauseCast Productions — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 22:38:34 GMT

On the anniversary of the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906, ApplauseCast presents Simon Winchester reading from his latest book, A CRACK IN THE EDGE OF THE WORLD: AMERICA AND THE GREAT CALIFORNIA EARTHQUAKE OF 1906. Simon Winchester has written a score of best selling books including KARATOA, THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN, THE MAP THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, KOREA, OUTPOSTS, and THE MEANING OF EVERYTHING. Stay tuned for ApplauseCast's upcoming two-part interview with Siimon Winchester hosted by Larry Habegger of Traveler's Tales and Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast. Produced and Introduced by William Hedge www.applausecast.com www.travelerstales.com www.simonwinchester.com

Jody Poe - Publisher - New Media and the Sierra Sun

ApplauseCast Productions — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 23:23:50 GMT

Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast interviews Jody Poe, Publisher of the Sierra Sun Newspaper. They discuss newspaper publishing in the Lake Tahoe, California area and the impact that new media - podcasting, blogging, satellite radio - is having on news and lifestyle media. www.applausecast.com www.sierrasun.com Host - Stephen Marra Producer - William Hedge Original Music - William Hedge

Third-Graders Talk About the Ohlone Native Americans

ApplauseCast Productions — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 18:33:16 GMT

ApplauseCast presents the third graders of Ormondale School in Portola Valley, California. They present to us their reports on the Ohlone Native American culture, tools, hunting techniques and culinary arts. This is just a sample of what they've done - more to come! Hosted by Stephen Marra Produced by William Hedge Original Music by William Hedge

Travelers' Tales - The Impact of New Media on Travel Publishing

ApplauseCast Productions — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 22:08:26 GMT

Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast hosts a roundtable discussion with travel publishers James O'Reilly and Larry Habegger of Travelers' Tales and travel writer Ken Matusow. They discuss the impact of the "New Media" on travel publishing and Travelers' Tales plans for incorporation of new media into its offerings. Host - Steve Marra Producer - William Hedge Original Music - William Hedge

Qigong - Introduction and Practice (Part2)

ApplauseCast Productions — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:34:22 GMT

Part 2 Tonight’s ApplauseCast interview is with the Vice President of the Qigong Institute, Tom Rogers. After nearly two decades The Qigong Institute’s charter continues to be the support of education and research into the immediate and long-term health benefits of Qigong, the 5000 year-old movement-meditation practice from China. We join the interview with Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast as recorded in Tom Rogers’ home on the San Francisco Peninsula. www.qigonginstitute.org www.applausecast.com Host - Stephen Marra Producer - William Hedge Original Music - William Hedge Updated on April 9, 2006, 9:26am PDT (2.4)

Qigong - Introduction and Practice (Part1)

ApplauseCast Productions — Fri, 17 Mar 2006 04:32:57 GMT

Part 1 Tonight’s ApplauseCast interview is with the Vice President of the Qigong Institute, Tom Rogers. After nearly two decades The Qigong Institute’s charter continues to be the support of education and research into the immediate and long-term health benefits of Qigong, the 5000 year-old movement-meditation practice from China. We join the interview with Stephen Marra of ApplauseCast as recorded in Tom Rogers’ home on the San Francisco Peninsula. www.qigonginstitute.org www.applausecast.com Host - Stephen Marra Producer - William Hedge Original Music - William Hedge updated April 9, 2006, 9:11am PDT (1.4)

Linda Gass - Los Altos artist

ApplauseCast Productions — Fri, 24 Feb 2006 01:54:12 GMT

Linda Gass is interviewed by Steve Marra of ApplauseCast. An artist who uses multi-layered quilts to illuminate issues of water management in a state that descends into drought nearly six months out of every year. Linda Gass introduces three new pieces that illustrate the past, present, and - through restoration - the future of saltwater marshes in the San Francisco Bay. Linda's work can be found on her website (www.lindagass.com). Interviewer: Stephen Marra Producer: William Hedge Original Music: William Hedge

Rolling Stones Concert Review - SBC Park, San Francisco

ApplauseCast Productions — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 20:20:23 GMT

Rick Chavez of KRON interviews Steve Marra of ApplauseCast about the recent Rolling Stone Concert held in SBC Park, San Francisco.

St. Jerome

ApplauseCast Productions — Sun, 19 Feb 2006 02:51:43 GMT

Beat generation recast. Imagine yourself in a coffeehouse, before lattes and mochas. 1955-fast-forward to now.

FatLens - Best Ticket For the Best Price - Interview with Rob Ulveling

ApplauseCast Productions — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 00:04:23 GMT

Steve Marra of ApplauseCast interviews Rob Ulveling of Fatlens. They discuss Fatlens.com (www.fatlens.com), the does and don'ts of event ticket purchase over the Internet, the challenges of finding the best price for the best ticket on the web, and the difference between finding "dress shirts" and "dresses and shirts" using today's shopping assistant search engines.

Exeros - Interview with Piyush Gupta, CEO

ApplauseCast Productions — Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:38:02 GMT

ApplauseCast Business interviews Piyush Gupta, CEO of Exeros (www.exeros.com) within the software data integration space.

Pullen Realty Group - Part 2 of 2

ApplauseCast Productions — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:53:08 GMT

ApplauseCast Business interviews Nick Pullen of Pullen Realty Group (www.pullenrealtygroup.com). The real estate market in the Lake Tahoe/Truckee, California area is discussed.

Pullen Realty Group - Part 1 of 2

ApplauseCast Productions — Mon, 30 Jan 2006 20:31:24 GMT

Applause Cast Business interviews Nick Pullen of Pullen Realty Group (www.pullenrealtygroup.com). The real estate market in the Lake Tahoe and Truckee, California areas are discussed.