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Famous Interviews & Neon Jazz with Joe Dimino

The Famous Interviews and Neon Jazz Podcast features a wide range of artists, musicians, writers, creatives and business folks from around the globe. The host is Joe Dimino and the aim is to engage in a welcoming environment to provide keen insights into people that make this world a grand place to live in. Tune in.

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Veteran Philadelphia-based Jazz Drummer Tom Cohen

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2025/11/10

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with veteran Philadelphia-based Jazz Drummer Tom Cohen. We talk about his brand-new 2025 album Embraccable Brazil and a life fully devoted to jazz. This marks his sixth album as a leader — a heartfelt tribute to his lifelong passion for bossa nova.Tom’s love of Brazilian music began in childhood, listening to Sergio Mendes and Brasil ’66 records his parents played. Over the years, he’s performed Brazilian and Latin jazz with a wide range of

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Vocalist Marisa Balistreri and Guitarist Stefan Hall

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2025/11/09

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vocalist Marisa Balistreri and Guitarist Stefan Hall from Madison, Wisconsin. We dive into their debut single from the upcoming album Curve Veloci — Italian for “Fast Curves.” The song is an upbeat twelve-bar jazz blues written by Stefan Hall, with Italian lyrics by Marisa Balistreri.A former professional opera singer, Marisa spent years in Italy and New York City refining her craft before returning home to Wisconsin. Stefan, a seasoned

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Toronto-based Jazz Pianist Anthony D'Alessandro on...

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2025/11/08

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-based Jazz Pianist Anthony D'Alessandro on his 2025 album City Lights. We dive into this powerful sophomore release — a vibrant, original jazz project inspired by the many cities that have shaped Anthony’s musical journey. City Lights features an exceptional lineup including trumpeter Summer Camargo, NYC-based rising star tenor saxophonist Jacob Chung, bassist Jonathan Chapman, JUNO-winning drummer Ernesto Cervini, and vocal

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Jazz Bassist, Composer & Recording Engineer Mike Pope

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2025/11/08

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Bassist, Composer & Recording Engineer Mike Pope. We dive into his new 2025 album The Parts You Keep and a life well-lived in music. The album reflects on pivotal moments from his 30-year career and the deep emotional ties that connect life and art. One special highlight — Mike traveled to Atlanta to record his 85-year-old mother, an accomplished classical pianist, for the moving closing track “The Parts You Keep.”Born in

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Vancouver-based Jazz Pianist, Drummer & Composer Neil...

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2025/11/07

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Vancouver-based Jazz Pianist, Drummer & Composer Neil Gray. We dig into his brand-new 2025 album In the Streets — released on Halloween 2025 — featuring Cory Weeds, Bruno Hubert, and Julian Borkowski. The record is described as a love letter to Vancouver, capturing the city’s vibrant and soulful energy. A 15-year veteran of the Western Canadian music scene, Neil has played across genres including funk, country, blues, R&B,

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4th Generation Family Business Leader of PNW Home...

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2025/11/07

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series! On this episode, we talk with 4th Generation Family Business Leader of PNW Home Furnishings Retail Stores, Jake Cross. His family’s company, Seldens, has been serving the Pacific Northwest for over 80 years. Born into a legacy of craftsmanship and customer care, Jake’s journey began long before he officially joined the business. Today, he helps guide Seldens into a new era—bridging tradition and innovation. Under his

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Recovering Corporate Executive & Author of Paranormal...

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2025/11/07

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Recovering Corporate Executive & Author of Paranormal Women’s Fiction Kirsten Marion. She wrote her first book at eight years old, inspired by her love of fantasy, and later earned a degree in English Literature. After a long career in finance and accounting, retirement gave her the freedom to fully embrace her passion for writing. Now based in Canada, Kirsten has published three middle grade

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Australia-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator...

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2025/11/06

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Australia-based Jazz Guitarist, Composer & Educator Nick Freer. We caught up with him to discuss his new 2025 jazz trio album "Apperceptions", featuring Justin Humphries on drums and Anton Davidyants on bass. Nick’s music bridges the boundaries between contemporary and traditional jazz while exploring experimental soundscapes. Known for his expressive performances and innovative guitar approach, Nick continues to push the limits of

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Internationally Acclaimed Reiki Master, Psychic...

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2025/11/06

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series! On this episode, we talk with Internationally Acclaimed Reiki Master, Psychic Counselor & Bestselling Author Lisa Campion. With over 30 years of experience, Lisa has taught Reiki and conducted over 15,000 individual sessions. As a professional psychic for more than two decades, she blends intuition, energy healing, and therapeutic guidance to help people connect deeply with their soul and true essence. From her base in

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Founder & Lead Photographer of Studio 13 Lesle Lane

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2025/11/06

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Founder & Lead Photographer of Studio 13, Lesle Lane .. A visionary entrepreneur, third-generation photographer, and former professional ice skater, Lesle knows what it means to perform under pressure and create excellence. As CEO of Studio 13, she has transformed her family’s traditional photography business into a modern, agile brand designed for the gig economy. Leading a team of

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Montréal-based Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Guitarist...

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2025/11/06

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Montréal-based Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Guitarist Saku Mantere on his evocative 2025 album Divine Apology .. This poetic and immersive project journeys through purgatory, memory, and longing with lyrical and philosophical depth. Drawing inspiration from poet Norman Cristofoli’s metaphysical play The Pub, the album explores the liminal spaces of the human experience—where souls reflect and seek meaning. Each composition unfolds as a

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Broadway Star, Musician, Author & Dad Troy Horne

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2025/11/05

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Broadway Star, Musician, Author & Dad Troy Horne — a multi-talented creative with an extraordinary story. Troy is a three-time best-selling author, former Star Search contestant, and a competitor on NBC’s The Sing-Off. He’s opened for legends like Steve Miller and Gov’t Mule, and lit up Broadway as Tom Collins in RENT. As a self-published author, he’s sold more than 287,000 copies of his

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Music Industry Professional Turned Marketing...

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2025/11/05

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Music Industry Professional Turned Marketing Strategist Dan Charles, the founder of Codarity — a marketing agency specializing in the events industry.After scaling live shows from 60-person venues to 3,000+ capacity events, Dan uncovered why so many event businesses face the feast-or-famine cycle. In response, he created the Evergreen Event Profit System, a proven framework that helps event

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Former Athlete, Founder of AllTales, Husband & Father...

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2025/11/05

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Former Athlete, Entrepreneur, Husband & Father Peyton Wilfley, the Founder & CEO of AllTales.com — a groundbreaking, next-generation self-publishing platform. Through AllTales, Peyton is reshaping the future of storytelling by: 1️⃣ Bringing together all book creation tools in one intuitive space. 2️⃣ Setting new ethical standards for AI use in storytelling. 3️⃣ Making storytelling

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Netherlands-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Zack Lober

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2025/11/04

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Netherlands-based Jazz Bassist & Composer Zack Lober. We caught up with him from his base in Utrecht to talk about his new 2025 album So We Could Live and his lifelong journey in jazz.A native of Montreal, Canada, with creative chapters in New York City and Boston, Zack has built an impressive career performing with leading artists like David Binney, Henry Threadgill, Seamus Blake, Butch Morris, and many more. He has toured

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Freelance Writer Alex Mell-Taylor

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2025/11/04

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Freelance Writer, Editor, and Creator Alex Mell-Taylor — a bold and insightful voice reporting from the digital frontlines of pop culture and politics.Alex is a trans, nonbinary writer whose work often brings an intersectional and queer perspective to modern storytelling. Their blog, Alex Has Opinions, has reached hundreds of thousands of readers and continues to grow daily with sharp takes on

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Founder & CEO of Lapis AI Consults Olga Topchaya

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2025/11/03

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Founder & CEO of Lapis AI Consults, Olga Topchaya — a visionary entrepreneur helping mid-sized businesses unlock real value with custom AI solutions. Olga’s work is all about cutting wasted time and costs through practical, business-driven automation. Her AI assistants have reduced $15 support tickets to mere pennies and freed teams from the busywork that slows growth. With more than a decade

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Artist, Comedian, & Filmmaker Cameron Smith

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2025/11/03

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Artist, Comedian, and Filmmaker Cameron Smith — a boundary-pushing creative voice whose work spans film, music, and live performance. Cameron’s art is all about experimentation, authenticity, and emotional truth. His latest project, The Loneliest Boy on Earth, is a bold blend of documentary and narrative filmmaking, exploring themes of relationships, identity, and self-transformation through a

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Toronto-born, Ohio-based Jazz Saxophonist Pete Mills

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2025/11/02

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Toronto-born, Ohio-based Jazz Saxophonist Pete Mills. We dive into his brand-new 2025 album For the Record and his rich journey through the world of jazz. On this soulful and high-energy project, Pete delivers a love letter to the classic tenor saxophone and Hammond B3 organ quartet sound. With deep roots now planted in the Midwest, he draws inspiration from the vibrant Columbus, Ohio jazz legacy — a city long celebrated for its

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International Best-Selling Author JD Barker

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2025/11/01

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with International Best-Selling Author JD Barker — a celebrated American writer with an extraordinary journey.Before becoming a full-time author, JD found success in the finance world, but in his 20s, he discovered he was on the autism spectrum — a revelation that reshaped his path. At 43, he published his first book, proving that it’s never too late to chase your dreams.Now recognized worldwide, JD

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