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
062: Scott Flynn-Author & CEO
Scott Flynn is the author of the memoir My Life... Don't Try This At Home - a collection of 55 funny short stories. Scott is a husband, stepdad, mentor, entrepreneur, artist, and philan…
(RC01): Recovery Collective Intro & Overview
The debut of (15 total) "Recovery Collective" radio & podcast episodes originally aired on the Tan Talk Radio Network in the Clearwater/Tampa, FL area in 2018-2019. Tom Leu talks about …
061: Highlights & Hits
"Highlights & Hits" episode #061 features the debut of the show's engineer, producer, and co-host, Christian Leu's new weekly segment... this one about the particulars of the popular Wo…
060: Richie Kotzen from The Winery Dogs
Sound Matters episode #060 features Tom's conversation with singer/songwriter, guitarist, and producer, Richie Kotzen from The Winery Dogs, Mr. Big, and Poison. In addition to his high …
059: Wolf Hoffman from Accept
Sound Matters episode #059 features Tom's conversation with Wolf Hoffman from the great German heavy metal band Accept. Wolf and Tom cover a lot of ground from Accept's latest live and …
058: Ronni LeTekro from TNT
Sound Matters episode #058 features Tom's conversation with perhaps one of the most underrated guitarists in rock music over the past 30+ years. Ronni LeTekro is a founding member of No…
057: Jeanne Robertson-Professional Speaker & Humorist
Sound Matters episode #057 features Jeanne Robertson... a professional speaker and humorist for over five decades. With no signs of slowing down, Jeanne fills venues around the country …
056: Theron Moore-Author
Being from the Midwest, northern IL/southern WI, specifically, and playing in rock bands myself for over 30 years, I know quite a bit about the local and regional music scene from that …
055: Highlights & Hits
"Highlights & Hits" episode #055 features a triple-header of guests with Tom returning live in the WROK studios in Rockford, IL. First up is Tom's interview with Rob and Matt from the b…
054: Joel Moutray from the Empower_Good Podcast
I came across Joel Moutray from The empower_good Podcast via the great expanse known as the internet, and was really taken by his passion and enthusiasm for putting and positivity out i…
053: Phillip Ryan Block-Entrepreneur from Independent Ear #2
The 2nd conversation with serial entrepreneur Phillip Ryan Block from Independent Ear Productions, Block Media Group, and additionally now... The Open Heart Collective.
Inside the Interv…
052: Michael Sweet from Stryper #4
The 4th in-depth conversation with Michael Sweet from Stryper about the band's latest release, God Damn Evil, the inevitable controversy the band has always endured, social media's pros…
051: Highlights & Hits
"Highlights & Hits" episode #051 features a double-header of guests. First up is Tom's interview with the Phantom Regiment's Kyle Jacobson talking about the acclaimed drum and bugle cor…
050: Riley O'Neil from 1440 WROK #1
Episode #050 features Tom's commentary about the milestone 50the episode of the Sound Matters show. Tom reflects back on the show's evolution since its debut in January of 2017, and exp…
Interview: Tom Leu on the Empower_Good Podcast
Tom's guest appearance and conversation with Joel Moutray on the Empower_Good Podcast.
Connect with Joel Moutray:
Website: www.empowergood.org
Instagram: www.instagram.com/empower_good
Co…
049: Jim Florentine-Comedian & "That Metal Show" Host
Episode #049 features Tom's interview with comedian, actor, author, radio and television personality, Jim Florentine. Jim is best known for co-hosting "That Metal Show" on VH1 Classic, …
Interview: Tom Leu on the Open Heart Collective
Tom's guest appearance and conversation with Phillip Ryan Block on the Open Heart Collective webcast.
Connect with Phillip Ryan Block:
Website: www.independentear.com
Facebook Page: www.fa…
048: Highlights & Hits
"Highlights & Hits" episode #048 features Tom's commentary and insights about the 25th anniversary of the Beavis & Butthead MTV show, and excerpts from This Week In Music History. Show …
047: Highlights & Hits
"Highlights & Hits" episode #047 features Tom's commentary and insights about musicians, celebrities, and entertainers weighing-in on politics, music spotlights of The Doobie Brothers a…
046: Highlights & Hits
"Highlights & Hits" episode #046 features Tom's commentary and insights about the evolution of the three core Sound Matters Radio subject-matter topics going into 2018: Music, Communica…