The Stereo Image

Today Mike talks with Katrine Spang-Hanssen. She is a great juggler and drummer, a funny conversationalist, a lovely person, and one half of Comedy Industries.

Mike and Katrine discuss their love of …

Jonesy and Michael Close explore the intertwined worlds of music and magic, delving into Michael's early influences, his journey into both fields, and the challenges he faced as a performer in Las V…

Our guest this week is the indomitable actor, Dean Cameron!  You may have seen him in Summer School, Ski School, or the TV show for Fast Times at Ridgemont High.  Or you've seen him in one of his num…

Welcome to Part 2 of Mike's talk with Hank O'Neal.  In Part 1 we discussed the creation of Chiaroscuro Records and Hank's work on the jazz cruises.  In this part Hank shares more stories from the jaz…

This week we present part 1 of Mike's chat with Hank O'Neal.  In this first part, Hank shares his journey through the world of jazz music, detailing the founding and evolution of Chiaroscuro Records,…

This week, Jonesy and Jon Bates explore the profound impact of music on personal experiences, the cultural shifts of the 1960s, and the journey of navigating a career in the music industry. Jon share…

In this conversation, Eric Montzka shares his journey as a drummer in the Chicago music scene, discussing his early influences, professional experiences, and the evolution of live music. He reflects …

This week I talked with Todd McCaffrey.  He is a fantasy and science fiction author and an AI enthusiast.  Todd took a break from packing up to move to Ireland to get a degree in Cyber Psychology to …

This week on The Stereo Image, I talk with Dara Gottfried.  You might know her as the wife of Gilbert Gottfried but she has had a really cool and fascinating career as a music executive before even m…

This week, I am joined by Bill Prady.  You may know some of his work:  The Big Bang Theory and even the Muppets.  Bill is a friend from way back.  We discuss his recent foray into saxophone playing. …

David Silverman is a fantastic artist and animator.  You might have heard of the show he works on: The Simpsons.  But he's also a fantastic tuba player and a fount of knowledge about classical music.…

This week, Mike talks with Dave Jemilo!  Dave owns the fabulous Green Mill in Chicago - the oldest jazz club in the US.  Dave is not known as a musician but he got his start with his friends in eleme…

This week, Mike talks with Matt Donnelly.  He is hilarious to chat with.  He is an accomplished improv actor, stage magician/mentalist, a writer on Penn & Teller's Fool Us, and! he has a really fun p…

This week's episode is a little different.  Back when we were first discussing the idea of a podcast, Russ agreed to talk with Mike as a test run.  He was so much fun that we wanted to release it!

Mi…

In this conversation, John Kiehl shares his journey from a childhood surrounded by music to his experiences in education and the pivotal moments that shaped his musical identity. He reflects on the i…

In this conversation, Mike Jones and Neil Tesser explore the rich history of jazz, its personal significance in Tesser's life, and the evolution of jazz radio and clubs in Chicago. Tesser shares his …

Mike and Andy have known each other for around 40 years - from their days working at Soundtrack Recording Studio.  Mike as a session pianist and Andy as a recording engineer.  They met up again when …

Welcome to The Stereo Image!  Host Mike Jones talks with creative and interesting people about how music fits into their lives.  As the music director for Penn & Teller for over 20 years, Mike has me…