Sound Matters with Tom Leu
The SOUND MATTERS show features in-depth commentary and conversations with compelling artists, musicians, songwriters, composers, photographers, filmmakers, and entrepreneurs. Hosted by TOM LEU -- a music and media veteran, professional speaker, published photographer, composer and producer -- SOUND MATTERS uncovers the stories behind the artists, songs and sounds that inspire, challenge, and move us. Tom dives deep into the creative process, philosophical approaches, and unique perspectives of guests, along with providing cutting-edge commentary on important current and historical events in music, culture and entertainment.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 330
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
(SMx): Master Plan from Rockford, IL
Sound Matters Xtra… bonus episodes featuring additional interviews, “sound matters”-related commentary, and other assorted short segments and audio ear candy. This one features Tom's co…
(RC10): Dr. Howard Wetsman, MD-Addictionologist on Recovery Collective
Dr. Howard Wetsman is an addiction psychiatrist, scientist, and author living in New Orleans. Howard, as he likes to be called, has a long history of treating addiction within multiple …
(tS01): the shiFt
"the shiFt"... Debut talk shiFt episode introducing the series intent, style, and 4 key principles: 1) Challenge what's possible. 2) Choose new paths. 3) Change yourself. 4) Change the …
071: Miljenko Matijevic from Steelheart
Sound Matters episode #071 features Tom's conversation with Miljenko (Milly) Matijevic, the powerful voice and frontman of Steelheart. Milly and Tom discuss the band's new live album Ro…
070: K.K. Downing from Judas Priest
Sound Matters episode #070 features Tom's in-depth conversation with the legendary K.K. Downing, formerly of Judas Priest. Tom and K.K. dive into his great book Heavy Duty, Days and Nig…
069: Chad Cherry from The Last Vegas #2
Sound Matters episode #069 features Tom's latest conversation with vocalist and frontman for The Last Vegas, and The Claws, Chad Cherry. Chad is not only one of the coolest rockers I kn…
068: Vicky Hamilton-Author
Sound Matters episode #068 features Tom's great conversation with music industry executive, Grammy winner, and author of the compelling memoir, Appetite for Dysfunction, Vicky Hamilton.…
(RC09): Stewart Michaelson from Join the Nation Network on Recovery Collective
Stewart Michaelson is the founder of Join the Nation Network, and is a sobriety advocate, motivational speaker, and coach. Having spent the better part of a decade in public life, Stewa…
067: Highlights & Hits
"Highlights & Hits" featured on episode #067:
02:18-04:00 - Shout out to Christian Leu on his new job in television production, in addition to working in radio...
07:31-20:05 - Jro Rosta…
(RC08): Amy Dresner-Author of "My Fair Junkie" on Recovery Collective
Amy Dresner is a former professional stand-up comic, having appeared at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory, and The Improv. Amy has been a contributing editor and writer for several pu…
066: Highlights & Hits
"Highlights & Hits" featured on episode #066:
03:41-18:10 - Tom and Christian discuss the current "diss track" feud, and marketing implications between rappers MGK and Eminem...
20:20-23…
(RC07): Lara Ann Frazier-Writer & Recovery Advocate on Recovery Collective
Lara Frazier is well-known in the digital recovery space as a speaker and truth-teller, a sobriety warrior, an innovator, and a writer. She is a fierce believer in the power of owning o…
065: Drama Queen from Rockford, IL
On Sound Matters episode #065, Tom hosts the return of Matt Vogt and Rob Pace from Rockford's Drama Queen talking about their CD release party and debut gig, plus much more...
"On behalf…
(RC06): Wesley Geer from Rock to Recovery on Recovery Collective
Wesley Geer has been a professional musician for over 20 years. He first found success as the founding member of Jive Records artist Hed P.E. as a guitarist, songwriter and producer. Af…
(RC05): Kevin Polky from Shatter Our Silence on Recovery Collective
Kevin Polky from Shatter Our Silence is a former champion bodybuilder and now a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified School Social Worker, ex…
064: Chip Z'Nuff from Enuff Z'Nuff #1
Sound Matters episode #064 features Tom's great conversation with Chicago's Enuff Z'Nuff founder, bassist, and now lead singer, Chip Z'Nuff. Chip talks candidly about the music business…
(RC04): Tawny Lara from SobrieTEA Party on Recovery Collective
Tawny M. Lara is an entrepreneur, writer, and public speaker. She’s the founder of SobrieTea Party and Readings on Recovery, co-host of Recovery Rocks podcast, and an award-winning film…
063: Highlights & Hits
"Highlights & Hits" featured on episode #063:
06:34-11:59 - Tom and Christian discuss the headline news regarding pop star's Demi Lovato's recent addiction relapse and hospitalization..…
(RC03): Kristin Casey-Author of "Rock Monster: My Life with Joe Walsh" on Recovery Collective
This is a fascinating and in-depth conversation with author, Kristin Casey. Kristin is a recovered alcoholic and addict who’s rigorously inventoried her every resentment and relinquishe…
(RC02): Austin Cooper from Sober-Evolution on Recovery Collective
The first guest on "Recovery Collective" is Austin F. Cooper - the founder of the Sober-Evolution recovery community. Sober-Evolution launched on Instagram in 2016 and quickly began hel…