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Lost in the Groove

Hosted by Dave Lennon, Lost in the Groove is a podcast for artists, creatives, and curious minds. It’s a space for exploring the ideas, stories, and passions that push us forward, and for having honest, human conversations that go wherever they need to. Whether you"re winding down after work, cooking dinner, or just looking for something real to tune into. Lost in the Groove is your go-to for thoughtful dialogue, creative energy, and finding the jive in each conversation.

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#260 - Interview with podcaster Cody Johnston aka The...

Lost in the Groove ·

2025/11/18

Cody Johnston, better known as "The Weird Canadian", doesn’t just talk tech; he lives it. From quitting a cushy government job to building custom AI-driven business tools. Cody’s mission is clear: take technology out of the corporations’ hands and give it back to creators. We go deep into the truth behind AI, censorship, and the digital future no one’s ready for. Where small creators, not big media, will drive the next wave of innovation.This conversation stretches from nuclear power to 9/11

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01:14:47

#259 - Interview with music writer Allen Halas

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2025/11/11

Allen Halas is the kind of creator who doesn’t wait for permission. As the founder of Breaking and Entering Milwaukee and host of Hustling Sideways. He’s been documenting the local music scene while building a platform. That lifts new artists out of the noise. We talk about the Midwest’s overlooked creative heartbeat. From Milwaukee’s DIY grind to the quiet evolution happening in hip hop, punk, and indie rock.This conversation hits everything from the collapse of industrial America. To AI’s role in

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01:15:37

#258 - Interview with author Jood Lanette

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2025/11/07

Jood Lanette isn’t just an author, there a survivor of reinvention. Raised in a world that demanded conformity, Jood walked away from religion. Rediscovered there identity as a queer creative, and learned to live by there own rhythm. There writing, including The Timeless Pendant, carries the echoes of that journey. A fusion of pain, hope, and self-acceptance.We get into the messiness of life, family, faith, queerness, and mental health. The hard truth about starting over. Jood speaks about learning

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01:00:16

#257 - Interview with artist Sasha Mereu

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2025/11/04

Sasha Mereu has lived more lives than most artists dream of. Broadway performer, magician, visual artist, and guitarist for the punk band United Defiance. From working FedEx night shifts to conjuring illusions on stage. Sasha’s story is about the balance between creative drive, and real-world grind.We get into everything: the collapse of ticket prices and concert culture. The difference between East Coast honesty and West Coast polish. Why art feels more alive when it’s imperfect? Sasha and I dive

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#256 - Interview with author J.F Monroe

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2025/10/28

J.F. Monroe writes fantasy that cuts through the noise,sharp dialogue, tight pacing. When characters that actually feel human; even when they’re not. We talked about The Legendary Guardians, her fast-moving fantasy series. Built on character depth over endless world-building. She opens up about writing from New York grit, balancing motherhood and authorship. Learning how to publish on her own terms.The conversation moves from Lord of the Rings, and Stephen King. To nostalgia, film, and how

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01:22:29

#255 - Interview with author Chancellor Jackson

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2025/10/21

Chancellor Jackson’s story starts with a dream and takes a hard left turn. A former athlete who found himself locked up in China after a random drug test. Chancellor turned one of the darkest moments of his life into a global bestseller, 14 Days in Beijing. What began as survival became storytelling, and what began as trauma became therapy.We talk about redefining identity after sports, writing as a form of healing. How self-publishing cracked open doors the traditional industry refused to

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01:10:21

#254 - Interview with mixed-media artist Ama Agyemang

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2025/10/14

New York grit meets artistic flow. Ama Agyemang opens up about leaving behind civil engineering. Finding tattooing through sheer persistence. What it really takes to survive as an artist in Brooklyn. From drawing at a Blink Fitness front desk to tattooing on fake skin. Even their own body, Ama built a portfolio the hard way and that grit is what got them through the door.We dive deep into hustle culture, what it means to stand out as a New Yorker in Texas. Why tattooing is more than ink it’s

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01:26:10

#253 - Interview with author Danielle Orsino

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2025/10/07

Danielle Orsino didn’t set out to become a fantasy author it started in a hospital room. Telling stories to distract a patient during IV therapy. Those small tales grew into The Birth of the Fae. A series that now has her dubbed the “New Fabio of Fantasy,” gracing her own covers in full cosplay. Danielle is one of the few authors to embody her characters not just on the page. But in real life, bringing readers into her world. Through performance, martial arts precision, and fearless creativity.In

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01:08:50

#252 - Interview with band duo Hecojeni

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2025/10/03

Hecojeni doesn’t dress their music up for the algorithm. No polish, no autotune just raw takes, jagged edges. The kind of lyrics that hit harder because they’re unfiltered. In our conversation, we dive into the making of The Human Race. A song that channels frustration, burnout. Seeing resilience into something both fragile and fierce.We talk about writing songs that feel like postcards from heartbreak. The difference between showing off and showing up. Why imperfection can be its own kind of

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01:10:31

#251 - Interview with media producer Dan Shinder

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2025/09/30

What if you could build a global audience of over a million people. Without spending a dime on ads, SEO, or boosting posts? That’s exactly what Dan Shinder did with Drum Talk TV. Since 2013, he’s reached more than 100 million people a year across 130 countries. Dan's done it with nothing more than content. Community, and a refusal to play by conventional marketing rules.In this conversation, Dan breaks down the “secret sauce” behind his success. His storytelling, social energy, and building the

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01:22:29

#250 - Interview with coach Shane Lang

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2025/09/23

Shane Lang doesn’t believe in fixing people he believes in redesigning how we see them. As the coach behind Divergent by Design. Shane works with kids, teens, parents, and adults navigating learning disabilities and autism. Helping them lean into who they are instead of fighting to fit a mold.We get into the cracks of the education system, the stigma baked into labels. The ways creativity can become a survival tool. Shane talks about what it means to approach neurodivergence without shame. Why

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#249 - Interview with author Cathelina Duvert

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2025/09/16

This week, we’re joined by Cathelina Duvert—teacher, blogger, and author of The Box. A novel rooted in her own journey through depression and healing. We dive into the emotional truths behind her fiction, how writing became her therapy.Why her blog Cathy’s Cross offers more than just hope, it’s a strategy for survival. Whether you’re navigating your own mental health or want to understand it better. Cathelina brings real talk, warmth, and insight to the conversation.Where to Find the Guest? 🌐

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#248 - Interview with music producer David Mysliwiec

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2025/09/09

In this episode, I sit down with David Mysliwiec, the founder and CEO of The Upstate Sound. A Grammy-winning label, publisher, and artist collective based in Nashville. From bootstrapping beats in Western Mass to building a full-stack music company. With its own Codex, David shares the raw story behind launching a brand that’s more than a label it’s a mission. We talked music ownership, turning interns into execs. Seeing why raising your own flag matters more than chasing industry trends. Whether

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01:25:58

#247 - Interview with author Jenna Udenberg

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2025/09/02

In this heartfelt and inspiring conversation, Dave sits down with Jenna Udenberg. A talented author, a serious disability advocate. Founder of Above & Beyond With U. From her Northshore roots to becoming a Bush Fellow community leader. Jenna shares the challenges and triumphs of living life from a seated perspective. Diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis at 7. She’s spent decades advocating for accessibility that goes beyond the checklist and stories. that go beyond the surface we

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01:25:58

#246 - Interview music producer with Brennan Jasso

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2025/08/26

In a region where reggaeton reigns and the Latin music scene sets the tone. Brennan Jasso aka Brennan and the Sun dares to be different. Blending the glam edge of David Bowie with the sensual soul of Prince, and adding a vibrant dash of Latin spice. Brennan’s music carves its own lane in a landscape that rarely rewards creative risk.This episode isn’t just about the music it’s about resistance. We talk about what it means to be an artist in South Florida. Where diversity in sound isn’t always

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#245 - Interview with podcaster Anonymous Andrew

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2025/08/19

What happens when sobriety, betrayal, and cult recovery collide? In this episode, I sit down with Anonymous Andrew. IT pro by day, cult investigator by night. The raw, unfiltered voice behind Digital Dating with Anonymous Andrew and Cultimatum. From surviving toxic relationships, and escaping emotional manipulation. To launching a multi-show podcast network. Andrew shares the hard-won lessons that reshaped his life. We dive into the dark side of online dating, the psychology of gaslighting. Seeing

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01:31:48

#244 - Interview with author Jordan Keller

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2025/08/12

Cincinnati-based science fiction author Jordan S. Keller. Joins the pod to talk about the stories that shape us, the grief that drives us. The real power of finding your voice through chaos. We dive into her new release, "Failing Gravity" a cyberpunk love letter to the metal album The Death of Peace of Mind. Also, the quiet unexpected moments that helped it take shape.From Dungeons & Dragons to writing her way through the loss of her father. Jordan opens up about her creative process, nerdy

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#243 - Interview with podcaster Ashe Woodward

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2025/08/05

Horror author and high school teacher Ashe Woodward. Joins the pod for a brilliant, genre-loving ride through indie film. The writing trauma, and the power of monsters. We talked about why horror is having a renaissance. How creepy stories help kids process real-life fears. Seeing how the horror genre remains one of the most inclusive, and creative outlets. Also, emotionally honest spaces in storytelling.Ashe breaks down the problem with glossed-over cinema. The joys of Canadian horror community

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01:44:11

#242 - Interview with film maker Jaze Bordeaux

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2025/07/29

Award-winning filmmaker and executive producer Jaze Bordeaux of Universe Picutres. Joins the pod for a free-flowing deep dive into cinema. Also, consciousness, and the collapse of old systems. From his breakout indie film EFC. To his upcoming projects Let Go and Genesis. Jaze shares the unfiltered truth about creative persistence, storytelling as leadership. Seeing why artists need to stop chasing algorithms, and start creating legacies.We talk about movies as shared experiences. The insanity of

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01:21:57

#241 - Interview with documentary film maker Neil Laird

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2025/07/22

Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker and author Neil Laird joins the pod. For a brutally honest, time-bending conversation about truth, and mythology. Finding the stories that shape us. After producing over 1,000 hours of ancient history shows. For networks like BBC, PBS, and History Channel. Neil has written the "Prime Time Travelers book series." Satirical, time-travel fiction that skewers everything from fake TV drama. To how badly we rewrite history, especially around same-sex love.We talked

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