- Show 335: Wed 28 October at 4:45PM This was a special episode of "Thinking Out Loud with Friends" where Jan invited Our featured guest is Brian J. McEvilly, RHU a Medicare specialist, to discuss the annual enrollment period for Medicare. Brian explained that the enrollment period runs from October 15th to December 7th each year, allowing current Medicare beneficiaries to change their plans, including prescription drug plans (Part D). The discussion covered how Medicare works, with Part A covering hospital costs and Part B covering doctor visits, while supplement plans and Medicare Advantage plans are available for additional coverage. Brian clarified that […]
- Show 334: Join me on Wed 21 October at 4:45PM when I host our 334th consecutive "Thinking Out Loud With Friends" Zoom video podcast. "Everyday is Saturday For Me" Jan Landy and his knowledgeable, affable panel of friends and colleagues for a no-filter discussion on life. Our ZoomCast isn’t just a fountain of industry knowledge; it’s also an opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Stay updated on life and world events, share your thoughts, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.📍 Where: Zoom Streaming live on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedInRemember […]
- Show 333: Join Jan Landy and his knowledgeable, affable panel of friends and colleagues for a no-filter discussion on life. Our ZoomCast isn’t just a fountain of industry knowledge; it’s also an opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Stay updated on life and world events, share your thoughts, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way.📅 When: Wednesday September 23rd at 4:45 PM Pacific (UTC-7) / 7:45 PM Eastern📍 Where: Zoom Streaming live on YouTube, Facebook, and LinkedInRemember to share this with your friends and see you on the show, – […]
- Hi everybody, Sorry this was a late post, but I was in Japan, and I brought my iPad. Because I brought my iPad, I wasn't able to do the kind of posting that I was hoping to do. Show 332 is a little bit late getting up, but it was originally recorded on October 7. Please enjoy. Show 332: Join Jan Landy and his knowledgeable, affable panel of friends and colleagues for a no-filter discussion on life. Our ZoomCast isn’t just a fountain of industry knowledge; it’s also an opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes […]
- Thank you for listening to Show 331: Join Jan Landy and his knowledgeable, affable panel of friends and colleagues for a no-filter discussion on life. On this episode of Thinking Out Loud with Friends, the panel dives into a mix of audio industry updates and technical discussions. We kick off with a call to action for viewers to vote for Curt Hare and Point Source Audio for the regional Hometown Hero Award. The conversation shifts into high gear as Curt shares details about his newly acquired Gamble console, which he's modifying with a quad panner to rebuild the Dark Star […]
- Episode 330 of "Thinking Out Loud with Friends" was packed with great stories, starting with some wild behind-the-scenes entertainment industry tales. Christopher shared his experiences rising through the William Morris Agency, while Jan recounted the dramatic fallout of coordinating a charity event with Lee Iacocca and Joan Rivers. The panel also geeked out over the insane $9.5 million auction price of Jerry Garcia's "Tiger" guitar and debated the rising costs of technology, including using Mac Minis as home servers.Beyond the industry talk, the crew swapped travel and tech tips, from using ChatGPT to plan Hawaiian volcano tours to Jan's upcoming […]
- Show 329: Join Jan Landy and his knowledgeable, affable panel of friends and colleagues for a no-filter discussion on life on "Thinking Out Loud with Friends". The meeting was a laid-back catch-up among audio pros, blending personal updates with broader news. The crew touched on everything from the Federal Reserve and cloud storage to weather updates, Jan's retirement in Thailand, and his upcoming trip to Japan. They also welcomed back Ed, introduced Greg Kirkland, and shared some laughs over everyday life anecdotes and health tips.On the industry front, the group dove deep into audio tech, comparing mixing consoles like the M32, […]
- Show 328: Join Mark Meding, Managing Director, North America, CODA Audio USA, for our "Straight From the Source" segment on Show 328 of Thinking Out Loud with Friends — he'll be taking your questions on the Space by CODA and the full CODA product line.September 9th at 4:45 PM Pacific (UTC-7) / 7:45 PM EasternJoin Jan Landy and his knowledgeable, affable panel of friends and colleagues for a no-filter discussion on life. Our ZoomCast isn’t just a fountain of industry knowledge; it’s also an opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Stay […]
- Welcome to episode 327 of Thinking Out Loud with Friends! In this session, the panel dives deep into practical pro audio and live production topics, breaking down preferred microphone cables—including industry favorites from Belden and Mogami—along with essential cable management and field testing workflows. We also compare notes on in-ear monitors and custom ear molds across brands like JH Audio, Future Sonics, and Sensaphonics, while debating sample rates and personal equipment choices for studio and stage environments.Beyond the tech talk, the crew catches up on current events, personal health updates, and what it takes to maintain an active lifestyle over […]
- This week on Thinking Out Loud with Friends meeting was an informal discussion among audio professionals covering a wide range of topics. Jan, Fred, Chris, Wayne, Ken, and others talked about their current setups, including Mac vs PC, camera and lighting issues, and various audio interfaces and plugins like Waves, Cedar, and D-Feedback. They discussed the pros and cons of different audio consoles, with Ken Porter sharing his experience with DiGiCo, SSL, Yamaha, and other brands, and mentioning the demand for certain models. The group also shared personal updates, travel plans, and stories about industry figures like Dolly Parton, Larry […]