This conversation is with Blake Elkin, owner of State 48 Water. Blake discussed his background, explaining that he originally came from the Bay Area in California before moving to Arizona in 2012. He shared how he started State 48 Water through helping friends with water treatment in their homes, leveraging his previous experience working for a corporate water treatment company. Blake also mentioned his service in the Air National Guard, where he has served for 16.5 years, and recently re-enlisted for another three-year term. He explained how his National Guard duties work with running the business, involving weekend training and annual training periods that allow him to manage the company. The conversation also covered UFC fighting, movies like Rockstar, and personal stories about family and pets, with the business owner's dog making several appearances during the recording.

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In this episode of Drumming Up Conversation Justin and Andrea Wood discussed their recent weekend activities, including attending a Catholic church service for Justin's mother's confirmation and a family gathering. They shared their experiences and observations about the lengthy and unusual church service, which lasted four hours. The conversation then shifted to the passing of Justin's grandmother, who was 97 years old, and their thoughts on the assisted living facility's handling of the situation, particularly regarding the timing for clearing out her room. They also discussed upcoming events, including WrestleMania and Andrea's birthday, as well as plans for a documentary shoot with friends. The episode concluded with a reminder about supporting the podcast through listening and sharing, and information about the band Temporal Displacement's new remastered music.

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The podcast Drumming Up Conversation hosted by Justin and Andrea Wood, featured a repeat guest Peter Veunnasack to discuss the 2001 movie "Rockstar." The conversation centered on the film's portrayal of the music industry, particularly focusing on Mark Wahlberg's performance as a musician who gets the opportunity to replace a band member and join a fictional band called Steel Dragon. The hosts and guest discussed the movie's accurate depiction of 1980s music culture, the real musicians who appeared in the film, and how the movie's release coincidentally occurred just before 9/11, which likely impacted its box office performance. The discussion also touched on the technical aspects of filming concert scenes and the film's connection to actual music industry dynamics.

Peter and Drumming discussed the 2001 movie Rockstar, which is based on a real-life misunderstanding within the band Judas Priest. They explored how the movie's plot mirrors a situation where band members assumed each other was leaving, leading to a decade-long breakup. Peter noted the movie's similarities to other films like Wedding Singer and Wayne's World, and they discussed the real band Steel Dragon that was formed for the movie. The conversation also touched on the movie's soundtrack, with Peter sharing his appreciation for 80s music and mentioning how he introduced his children to songs from that era.

Peter and Drumming discussed nostalgia around 1980s and 1990s communication technologies, including pagers, phone blocking codes, and payphone hacks. They reflected on the casting of Jennifer Aniston in a recent movie, with Drumming praising her performance and suggesting her limited availability due to Friends might explain her limited screen time. The conversation also touched on Brad Pitt's role in Interview with the Vampire and speculation about whether he had done musicals before.

Peter and Drumming discussed their shared fascination with music and drumming, drawing parallels to the movie A Star Is Born. Peter shared his regret about not pursuing percussion in school due to shyness, while Drumming described the unique thrill of performing live music and the challenges of managing the time between shows. They also talked about their families' involvement in music, with Drumming highlighting his son Justin's exceptional ability to replicate complex drum patterns. The conversation concluded with a discussion about video game drumming experiences and the unique aspects of playing

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They mentioned they are on various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and encouraged listeners to subscribe and share the content. The conversation included some technical difficulties with equipment positioning and renaming, and there was a brief interruption due to someone coming by.

They discussed their observations about documentary formatting, questioning why some documentaries are cut off mid-story without clear indication of additional parts. They then shared details about a recent Ghost tour experience with a group including Karen, Corey, Brad, Tabitha, Alex, and others, noting that Matt performed well despite voice issues. They also mentioned they successfully obtained a refund from Vivid Seats due to ticket issues and recommended against using that platform.

The discussion focused on movie and TV role preferences, with them expressing dissatisfaction with certain casting choices, particularly Kristen Stewart's performance as Bella in Twilight and the portrayal of Frodo in Lord of the Rings. They expressed interest in playing antagonist roles, specifically mentioning a desire to play a rival sensei or one of Terry Silver's henchmen in Cobra Kai. The conversation concluded with a brief mention of Bill Hynes and ThinkLoud Studios.

The group played a music trivia game focused on album discographies, starting with Motley Crue and Dream Theater. They discussed the correct order of Motley Crue's albums and the years they were released, with particular attention to Dream Theater's studio albums from 1989 onwards. The conversation then shifted to a different artist's discography, though the specific artist was not clearly identified in the transcript.

They led a music trivia session focused on Rush and Guns N' Roses albums, testing knowledge of both band discographies. The session covered Rush albums from 1974 to 2012. The discussion then shifted to Guns N' Roses, covering albums including "Appetite for Destruction," "Use Your Illusion I and II," and "Chinese Democracy." The session ended with them considering a potential third band topic but decided to conclude the trivia session.

The hosts also announced new releases from the band Temporal Displacement, including an EP and two remastered albums coming out soon.

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Hosts Enjoy Wrestling and Cooking

Justin and Andrea discussed their recent activities, including hosting their cousin Dan from Connecticut and attending a Phoenix Championship wrestling event on Saturday. They enjoyed the wrestling match and plan to attend future events when scheduled. The pair also spent Sunday cooking for a family gathering and showing Dan and his guests their new house, including the drum room and podcast studio. They noted that their previous guest, Jyn, has been actively posting and tagging them on social media, which they are grateful for.

Spring Training and Scheduling Conflicts

The hosts discussed their plans to take Friday off for a spring training game and ghost tour, though the baseball game was rescheduled to 6:10 PM due to pansy ass snowbirds. They also discussed workplace issues involving the kid who is working excessive hours at her job and considering quitting due to burnout.

Logistics and Personal Updates

They also discussed logistics around staying at a relative's house in Chandler, which will make commuting easier and avoid long drives. They expressed feeling overwhelmed by recent changes to their plans and the need to prepare for travel with their dog. They also shared personal news about family losses, including their brother's death last month and their sister-in-law's recent passing, and expressed frustration about inappropriate social media behavior regarding the deathbed photo. The conversation concluded with Drumming expressing interest in attending a WWE event to experience a more professional production after seeing a local in-house event.

Podcast Plans and Recent Activities

They discussed recent activities, including recovering from a busy weekend and falling on a walking pad, which resulted in minor injuries. They shared their preference for attending a ghost tour over a spring training baseball game, citing cost and personal interest as reasons. The conversation also touched on upcoming plans, including potential future shows and the possibility of having Jyn as a guest again next month. The podcast's intro and outro music was credited to Justin's prog metal band Temporal Displacement.

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The meeting was an in-depth conversation with Jyn Yates, a drummer with 45 years of experience. Jyn shared her life story, including her early exposure to drums through her father, her career in news media, and her transition to full-time drum instruction. She discussed her recent spinal cord injury and how it changed her approach to drumming, including adapting to new physical limitations and exploring music therapy. Jyn also highlighted her role in the book "Women Drummers: A History" and her ongoing efforts to promote music education, particularly for children with disabilities. Jyn shared her experience of suffering a severe spinal cord injury while drumming, which resulted in partial paralysis and loss of sensation in her limbs. Despite the challenges, she continued playing drums with modified techniques and therapy, and has since pursued music therapy as a field of study. Jyn also discussed receiving support from the drumming community, including a donation from Paiste Cymbal Company, and how the injury led her to prioritize safety and focus on teaching online. She discussed how the injury brought her closer to family in Kentucky and Nashville, and how she's been able to continue drumming despite the challenges, studying with Jim Riley who has helped her improve. Jyn mentioned writing an original song called "Metal Neck Mofo" inspired by her experience, which features the metal cage in the album cover, and she noted that she will always have the metal implant in her spine. She discussed her influences, including female drummers like Viola Smith and Sheila E, and her desire to bring drummers to the forefront of performances. Jyn also mentioned her work teaching drums to children with disabilities, noting significant improvements in their confidence and skills. She concluded by sharing her experience being featured on the cover of the book "Women Drummers: A History," written by Angela Smith, which compared her to a younger Viola Smith. Jyn shared her passion for drumming, discussing her family's vintage Ludwig drum collection and her personal 70s Black Panther kit. She explained how her father, a drummer and vintage collector, influenced her early interest in drums and taught her the 5-stroke roll from age three. Jyn also highlighted influential female drummers including Karen Carpenter, Sheila E, and Sydney Black Manson, Jyn also explained how they learned to play by listening to music on tapes and CDs, particularly influenced by their father's love for music.

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The hosts discussed audio issues from their previous episode and confirmed everything was working properly for the current recording. They introduced the podcast and provided contact and platform information. The main topic was the announcement that Twisted Sister has a new singer, with Sebastian Bach taking over the role. The hosts mentioned reaching out to Joey Cassata, the band's new drummer, to catch up and discuss his experience with the band. They also briefly mentioned receiving an Italian wine as a gift from friends.

In this episode of Drumming Up Conversation, Justin, Andrea, and the kid discussed underrated bands that haven't received significant radio play. They each shared five bands they consider underrated, including Cake, Helmet, Tremonti, The Used, Saxon, Rathchild America, HIM, The Fix, King Diamond, Social Distortion, and The Violent Femmes. They also briefly discussed Courtney Love and Hole, as well as Symphony X. The conversation touched on various personal topics, including a Great Dane adoption, drumming performances, and health issues. The episode concluded with a discussion about celebrity deaths and the name Bruce.

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Justin and Andrea discussed Ed K. singer of Live receiving a cease and desist letter regarding the use of the band name, which was a "big win" for True Live fans. They also talked about the death of actor Robert Duvall, noting his roles in The Godfather 1 & 2, Gone in 60 Seconds, and Apocalypse Now, as well as his professional tango dancing.

The discussion focused on several cursed movies and their associated tragedies. The participants discussed the Omen, Poltergeist, The Crow, and an unfinished film called Atook, highlighting various on-set accidents, actor deaths, and other eerie occurrences. They noted connections between the Lee family and The Crow, as well as the curious fate of the Atook project, which was never made due to a string of unfortunate events involving its potential cast members.

The discussion focused on the tragic and toxic conditions during the filming of "The Wizard of Oz," highlighting several accidents and health issues. Buddy Ebsen, the original Tin Man, was hospitalized after inhaling aluminum powder, while Jack Haley, his replacement, suffered an eye infection.

They discussed the feud between Tippi Hedren and Alfred Hitchcock, where Hedren alleged severe sexual harassment, obsession, and professional sabotage. She detailed Hitchcock's controlling behavior, including forcing Hedren to shoot a traumatic scene in The Birds and preventing her from working with other directors. Drumming also mentioned that Hedren now runs a big cat sanctuary in California.

The discussion primarily focused on Pat McAfee's career trajectory, including his upcoming role in the TV show Tulsa King and his successful transition from football to media. The conversation also touched on the success of other figures like Jake Paul and Gina Carano, emphasizing themes of self-making and perseverance despite online negativity. The hosts mentioned upcoming events, including a pouring event and a wrestling-themed gathering, and reflected on their own podcast's growth and improvement over time.