Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino

Thursday, July 2, 2026

Todd Mosby & Jeff Weber Interview | American Heartland (2026) | Missouri-Inspired Jazz Masterpiece

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed St. Louis-based guitarist, composer, and recording artist Todd Mosby and Grammy Award-winning producer Jeff Weber.

On this episode, we take a deep dive into the ambitious and inspiring 2026 album American Heartland, a musical journey designed to capture the soul, spirit, beauty, and character of Missouri through a remarkable blend of contemporary jazz, folk, New Age, acoustic guitar, blues, and jazz-rock influences.

Created with a vision of assembling world-class musicians to tell a uniquely American story, American Heartland features an extraordinary cast of legendary performers, including Vinnie Colaiuta, Tom Scott, Leland Sklar, Luis Conte, and many others. The project was recorded primarily at the iconic Village Studios and mastered at the legendary Bernie Grundman Studios, ensuring world-class sound from start to finish.

The album also features the contributions of associate producer and score supervisor Michael Clark, helping shape a deeply cinematic and emotionally resonant listening experience that celebrates the landscapes, culture, and spirit of the American Midwest.

In this conversation, Todd and Jeff discuss the inspiration behind American Heartland, the creative process, working with elite musicians, recording sessions in Los Angeles, Missouri's musical legacy, contemporary instrumental music, jazz fusion, production techniques, and the power of music to tell regional stories.

This is a fascinating discussion about artistry, collaboration, and creating music that honors place, heritage, and human connection.

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Adee Azrad Interview | Hypnosis, Subconscious Reprogramming, Neuroscience & Personal Transformation

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with transformational hypnotist, subconscious reprogramming expert, and founder of Braingazim, Adee Azrad.

Adee specializes in helping people identify and transform deeply rooted subconscious patterns that may influence confidence, relationships, emotional well-being, and personal growth. Through a combination of hypnosis, neuroscience-informed techniques, nervous system regulation, and subconscious reprogramming, she works with clients to examine limiting beliefs and develop healthier thought and behavior patterns.

After overcoming significant personal challenges in her own life, Adee became passionate about helping others reconnect with their inner strengths and create meaningful, lasting change. Her work blends modern neuroscience with practical approaches to mindset and self-development, offering individuals tools to better understand themselves and move forward with greater clarity and resilience.

In this conversation, we explore hypnosis, subconscious beliefs, emotional patterns, nervous system regulation, confidence, mindset, personal transformation, healing, self-awareness, resilience, and what it takes to create sustainable change from the inside out.

Whether you're interested in psychology, personal development, mindset, neuroscience, coaching, or hypnosis, this is a fascinating discussion filled with practical insights and inspiring stories.

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Ted Chubb Interview | Live at the Statuary – Jersey City (2026) | Jazz Trumpeter, Composer & Educator

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed New Jersey-based jazz trumpeter, composer, educator, and bandleader Ted Chubb.

On this episode, we dive into his outstanding 2026 live album, Live at the Statuary – Jersey City, and explore a remarkable career devoted to performance, education, and building a thriving jazz community.

For more than two decades, Ted Chubb has been a driving force in the Jersey City jazz scene. As a bandleader, composer, artistic director, educator at Princeton University, and co-owner of The Statuary, he has helped create a vibrant home for live jazz while mentoring the next generation of musicians.

Born in Ashtabula, Ohio, Ted grew up in a deeply musical family where piano-centered gatherings sparked his love for music. His artistic path was forever changed after discovering Miles Davis' 'Round About Midnight and Lee Morgan with Art Blakey on A Night in Tunisia. Those legendary recordings helped shape the melodic, bebop, and blues-rooted style that defines his playing today.

During our conversation, we discuss the making of Live at the Statuary – Jersey City, the importance of live performance, jazz education, building community through music, balancing teaching and performing, the influence of jazz legends, improvisation, and the enduring power of straight-ahead jazz.

If you love modern jazz, hard bop, live recordings, or discovering today's leading trumpet voices, this is an interview you won't want to miss.

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Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Lisa Renee Pitts Interview | A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical Comes to Kansas City July 2026

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Lisa Renee Pitts, cast member of the hit Broadway national tour, A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical.

As the acclaimed production prepares for its Kansas City engagement at Starlight Theatre from July 7–12, 2026, Lisa shares her remarkable journey from her Brooklyn roots to performing in one of America's most celebrated musical productions. Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise tells the inspiring true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became one of the biggest recording artists and performers in music history.

Packed with timeless classics including "Sweet Caroline," "America," "Cracklin' Rosie," "Song Sung Blue," "I Am... I Said," and many more, the production celebrates the life, music, and enduring legacy of Neil Diamond through unforgettable performances and spectacular staging.

During our conversation, Lisa talks about joining the national touring cast, growing up in Brooklyn, meeting Neil Diamond after a performance, life on the road, performing for audiences across America, bringing the show to Kansas City, and what makes this musical resonate with fans of every generation.

Recorded while the tour was making a stop in Hershey, Pennsylvania, this interview offers an inside look at one of Broadway's biggest touring productions before it arrives in Kansas City.

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Doug Johnston Interview | Choosing Emotions, Lexicography, Psychology & Defining 272 Human Emotions

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with author, expert lexicographer, former corporate executive, litigation consulting expert, and world champion sailor Doug Johnston.

Doug joins us to discuss his groundbreaking book, Choosing Emotions, the culmination of nine years of interdisciplinary research into one of humanity's most enduring questions: What exactly are emotions?

Drawing from more than 3,000 years of recorded thought, Choosing Emotions presents the first comprehensive cross-disciplinary reference defining 272 everyday emotional states. The work synthesizes ideas from philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, science, literature, art, and spiritual traditions to create an entirely new way of understanding the emotional landscape of human experience.

Before becoming an author, Doug built a distinguished career in banking, private equity, and litigation consulting while also earning recognition as a world champion sailor. His unique background gives him a practical and analytical perspective on motivation, decision-making, communication, and emotional intelligence.

In this fascinating conversation, we explore the origins of Choosing Emotions, why emotional vocabulary matters, how language shapes human behavior, emotional intelligence, psychology, philosophy, neuroscience, personal growth, and what understanding emotions can teach us about ourselves and others.

Whether you're interested in psychology, leadership, self-improvement, communication, linguistics, or human behavior, this is a conversation filled with insight and practical wisdom.

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Andrew Ingkavet Interview | Former MTV VJ, Musicolor Method, Superpowers Through Music & Music Education

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with former MTV VJ, music education innovator, author, entrepreneur, and founder of the Musicolor Method, Andrew Ingkavet.

Andrew is the visionary behind a revolutionary approach to music education that has transformed the lives of thousands of children around the world. After beginning his career in music and television as an MTV VJ, he followed his passion by building one of the world's most innovative music education programs, helping children develop confidence, creativity, resilience, and lifelong learning skills through music.

His upcoming book, Superpowers Through Music, explores how music education goes far beyond learning an instrument. It demonstrates how music helps children build focus, emotional intelligence, problem-solving abilities, confidence, and the adaptability needed to thrive in today's rapidly changing world.

Andrew's work has been especially impactful for neurodivergent learners, homeschool families, and students who benefit from creative, personalized learning environments. Through the Musicolor Method, he has reimagined how music can become a powerful tool for cognitive development, emotional growth, and academic success.

In this conversation, we discuss his fascinating journey from aspiring rock star to MTV personality, the founding of the Musicolor Method, entrepreneurship, innovative education, child development, creativity, homeschooling, neurodiversity, leadership, and the lifelong impact of music.

This is an inspiring conversation for parents, educators, musicians, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in unlocking human potential through creativity.

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Jussi Lampela Interview | Common Ground (2026), Finnish Jazz Composer, Ambient Jazz & Electronica

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed Finland-based composer, arranger, and bandleader Jussi Lampela.

On this episode, we dive into his outstanding 2026 album, Common Ground, an immersive musical journey that blends contemporary jazz, ambient music, and electronica into a rich and cinematic listening experience. The album showcases Lampela's unique compositional voice, seamlessly combining atmospheric textures, sophisticated jazz harmony, orchestral sensibilities, and modern production.

Known for his work across film, television, and the concert stage, Jussi has built an impressive career composing, orchestrating, and arranging music for ensembles of every size—from intimate duos to full symphony orchestras. His ability to move effortlessly between genres has made him one of Finland's most versatile and innovative musical creators.

During our conversation, we discuss the inspiration behind Common Ground, composing for jazz ensembles, writing for film and television, orchestration, arranging, the European jazz scene, ambient music, electronica, creativity, and how today's musical landscape encourages artists to blur traditional genre boundaries.

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