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Thinking Out Loud w/Friends of SoundBrokerAnother in an ongoing series of reflections of life as recorded by Jan Landy mostly while driving in my car from where I am to where I am going.. Author: Jan Landy
Another in an ongoing series of reflections of life as recorded by Jan Landy mostly while driving in my car from where I am to where I am going. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Show 306: Thinking Out Loud w/Friends of SoundBroker
Episode 306
Thursday, 9 April, 2026
Join our Thinking Out Loud w/ Friends of SoundBroker Zoomcast show hosted by Jan Landy and his knowledgeable affable panel of friends and colleagues for an entertaining robust discussion offering opinions on anything related to a working professional life in general.Our ZoomCast isn’t just a fountain of knowledge; it’s also a opportunity to laugh. Think of it as therapy, but with more jokes and fewer couches. Join us and share your thoughts. Stay updated on life and world events, and enjoy multiple good chuckles along the way. 😄Offer your support and opinions. We ZoomCast STREAM LIVE ON FACEBOOK, LINKEDIN, AND YOUTUBE every Wednesday at 5 PM - Pacific (UTC-7)/ 8 PM EDT Topics Discussed (04/08/2026): NASA, and David's recent cruise featuring 60s and 70s music performers. The conversation covered political developments, AI technology including ChatGPT and Cloak services for privacy protection, and extensive discussion about tribute bands and music cruises. Participants shared experiences with spam calls and scams, discussed the relationship between NASA and SpaceX, and explored the concept of AI-generated music. The meeting also included updates about eagle nest cameras in Big Bear and various personal anecdotes about travel and technology experiences.The group discussed live eagle cam footage of Jackie and Shadow's eaglets in Big Bear, with Ken sharing YouTube links to the nest. David shared details about his recent experience on a Celebrity Cruises ship called the Silhouette, which featured 60s flower power music with tribute bands and original artists performing. The conversation concluded with a discussion about AI-generated music, including Spotify's efforts to detect and deprioritize AI songs in their rankings.The group discussed the validity and authenticity of tribute bands, using examples like Foreigner and Queen to explore the topic. They noted that while tribute bands feature professional musicians, they often lack original members, leading to debates about their legitimacy. The conversation highlighted that bands like Foreigner and Queen are now run by original members like Mick Jones, who own the business rights, though they no longer tour with the original lineup. The discussion concluded with examples of other successful tribute bands and the phenomenon of musicians like Jason Bonham continuing their parents' musical legacies.
