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Recorded in December 2025, psychotherapist and founder of the Music Industry Therapist Collective, Tamsin Embleton talks about common mental health struggles in the industry while touring and how her collective is innovating to support the tour community while on the road. Her book, "Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual", acts as a tool for those who live life on the road to help them navigate the impact the lifestyle can have on oneself and their loved ones.

On this episode of One and Dunn, filmed live at NAMM 2026, we sit down with recording engineer & mixer Denis Kosiak to discuss what it's like working with A-list artists such as Khalid & Pusha T, the importance of building strong rapport and relationships, and how Denis grew as an engineer and learned from the best at Record Plant.

NAMM CEO and President John Mlynczak is not done with us and you! He stops by to give us an update on all things new at NAMM 2026, what to expect, and how they're growing by listening to what the industry needs and wants. NAMM 2026: January 20 - 24th at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Do you have your badge yet? Sign up at www.namm.org now! Hope to see you there!

Gredel Berrios - Executive Director of Facility Operations & Client Services - Post Production Sound at Sony Pictures Entertainment. We chat about updating Sony's historic Anthony Quinn Stage and William Holden Theater, hospitality to keep clients happy & returning, as well as improving all gender & cultural representation within the post-audio world.

NAMM's President & CEO John Mlynczak once again joins One and Dunn to give the community a preview of what to expect during NAMM Week 2025. The show is back and bigger than ever, and John shares a look into the growing presence of exhibitor brand experiences, the new Creator Lounge, and the artists getting ready to grace the many stages of NAMM. To John, one thing top of mind this year as the industry continues to evolve is unity through music, as the industry prepares to come together for its biggest annual gathering. It's a must-listen while making your plans for NAMM next week. NOTE - this podcast was recorded in October before the current LA wildfires, so you'll hear no mention of it in the podcast. We want to uplift the NAMM Foundation's 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund, which has pledged $50,000 to support NAMM Members, music programs, and music professionals affected by the disaster. You can learn more and donate to further the impact here: https://donate.nammfoundation.org/give/655087/#!/donation/checkout

We're re-releasing a One and Dunn favorite, 2022's Episode 14 with Josh Gudwin to celebrate the Holidays! Relive Karen and Josh's conversation about his time in the military, camping trips to decompress, why his work and bond with Justin Bieber is something special, what he looks for in an assistant, and that magic moment when he knows a mix is just right. It's a wide-ranging hang that we're happy to revisit.

KMD Pro's great friend Front of House Engineer Ken "Pooch" Van Druten joins us once again for an open and powerful conversation, catching up on what it's like touring in a post-pandemic industry - what's changed, what hasn't, and what's next for people on the road or looking to work in live. Pooch also shares what it's like mixing different genres, why he thinks Travis Scott is this generation's punk music, and what gets him excited about teaching the next generation of live sound engineers.

This month on One and Dunn we're catching up with longtime KMD Productions collaborator, Kimberly Jimenez, SVP of Sony Pictures Entertainment. We dig into her long history in the business, reflecting on why working your way from the ground up is a great way to know exactly how to run the show one day, and try to answer the question - "If you don't love watching Denzel, what is wrong with you?" Kimberly gives us a look into the world of Film and TV Sound Design and Audio Post and shares why being a musician or recording engineer lends itself well to moving into that line of work.

Growing up around his father’s audio recording truck, Le Mobile, Ian Charbonneau learned early that there's a special magic to recordings made live and in the field. Today in his work as an engineer, producer, and broadcasting consultant for his company, The Recording Project, he’s perfected the fly pack, traveling to capture the magic of live shows for artists like Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, The Rolling Stones, and most recently, Melissa Etheridge’s powerful live album recorded in a women’s prison, I’m Not Broken. Join us as we talk about his passion for audio, the live experience, and a great cup of sake.

Listen with us as we sit down with Musical Director, Producer, Musician, Derek Dixie. He has worked with artists such as Beyonce, Chloe Bailey, and Halle Bailey. Authenticity and bringing a balanced intention to any interaction and relationship is important to Derek. He carries this mindset in life and career, creating a safe space for artists to express themselves fully. Derek shares with us his career path, what has shaped him along the way, and diving deeper into developing honest relationships inside & outside the studio.

We circle back with NAMM President/CEO, John Mlynczak. Last time we spoke, John was just days into the new role. Here we catch up on how he’s grabbed the reins and all things new at NAMM this year. Burning questions like: Do I have to be a member to attend? Can I get in free? Why should I go? Can I get a discount on Disneyland tickets? Find out now and sign up to attend NAMM, January 25th - 28th at the Anaheim Convention Center!

This week on One and Dunn, get to know Ebonie Smith! Ebonie is a music producer, audio engineer and singer-songwriter, as well as the founder of Gender Amplified, an organization that celebrates and supports women and girls in music production and audio engineering. She's a force to be reckoned with in the industry and a wealth of wisdom about life balance, the art of empowering others, and the power of the producer’s vision in creating the perfect environment for a track to come to life.  Keep up with Ebonie Smith: http://www.eboniesmith.com/ Learn more about Gender Amplified: https://genderamplified.org/

You may know John Mlynczak from roles at Hal Leaonard and PreSonus; as of May 1, he’s the new CEO & President of NAMM. John joins us for his first official podcast interview in the role and shares his journey finding his way in the music industry, from teacher to gigging trumpet player to the business, and how these turning points that take us in new directions are the most powerful points of all.

Billboard Top Music Lawyer, Rachel Stilwell, joins us for our first episode highlighting music law! Rachel has her own practice, Stilwell Law, which focuses on entertainment, intellectual property, licensing, and commercial transactions. Rachel represents artists, creators & producers of music, film & television in transactions with content providers & distributors. In this episode we dive into production deals, sampling, when it’s time to reach out to a lawyer, best resources for those when the money isn’t there to hire a lawyer, and of course we get to know a little about herself too. Tune in!

“F*ck fear! There’s no death penalty for using the wrong compressor” - Frank Filipetti What does System of a Down, GML, George Strait, “SexyBack”, Acura’s ELS surround system, Neil Young, and Tony Award-winning musical Aida have in common? An amazing super-group of multi-GRAMMY winning & nominated Engineers, Mixers, and Producers, that’s what! In this special episode we sit down with Sylvia Massy, George Massenburg, Chuck Ainlay, Jimmy Douglass, Elliot Scheiner, Niko Bolas, and Frank Filipetti to discuss what METAlliance is & why it’s important, the art of engineering, and their upcoming “In Session” event at Blackbird Studio in Nashville at the end of January.