In this episode, Tim takes you through Issue #141 of The World of Myth Magazine. From a striking cover by Godspower David Patrick to standout fiction, poetry, and art, Tim highlights works by Gabriela Balcom, Stephanie J. Bardy, James Rumpel, Lisa H. Owens, and more. He also touches on David K. Montoya’s soapbox, the 21st anniversary of the magazine, and why reader support matters now more than ever. It’s a lively review full of praise, critique, and encouragement for creators and fans alike.

The World of Myth Bits #343 - The World of Myth's 21st Anniversary

In this Poducer: Chicago Series episode, we sit down with John Rynecki, a DJ, producer, event promoter, and educator whose mission is simple: bring abundance to the dance floor. From growing up across Panama, Puerto Rico, and Germany to finding his creative home in Chicago, John shares how his multicultural upbringing shaped his sound and his vision for a more collaborative, community-driven nightlife.

He talks about his early influences from salsa and Everything But the Girl to Craig David and Rusko at Congress Theater, and how those experiences evolved into his approach to DJing: sets that breathe, connect, and tell stories rather than chase drops. We explore how growing up abroad helped him view music as a universal language, and why he believes Chicago’s scene can thrive through openness and shared purpose rather than competition.

John also shares the story behind co-founding the Chicago Electronic Music Conference (CEMC), an event built to educate, connect, and inspire, and how it aims to elevate dance music to the same cultural status as jazz and blues. He reflects on the realities of leaving a stable tech career to pursue music full-time, the challenges of sustaining creativity in today’s economy, and what “success” really means as a modern artist.

From imagining a city-backed Chicago Electronic Music Week to breaking down how to market independent releases and use data-driven ads effectively, John offers grounded, actionable insights for artists carving their path.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro and welcome to Poducer
01:34 First concerts: Shakira and Rusko at Congress Theater
06:04 Musical influences: Salsa, Everything But the Girl, Craig David
08:45 Early production talk: Reese bass and breakbeat love
12:32 Growing up abroad and third-culture identity
17:09 Chicago as home and finding purpose in house music
23:24 Founding CEMC and building a movement inspired by Amsterdam Dance Event
26:39 The city’s role in preserving house music
31:27 Mainstream vs progressive house and the art of storytelling sets
35:45 CEMC year one: Wins, lessons, and next steps
38:00 How to make dance music a respected art form
40:49 Money talk: The truth about art and survival
45:42 Defining success as an artist
51:33 The idea for a Chicago Electronic Music Week
55:15 Track break: “Sirena” (deep progressive and jazz-house blend)
1:03:27 Jazz-house culture and the future of day events
1:06:26 Smart marketing for independent artists
1:08:35 Most influential sets and final shout-outs

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John Rynecki | Chicago Series — Building Chicago’s Electronic Music Culture & The Vision Behind CEMC

In this Poducer: Chicago Series episode, we sit down with Aria Pedraza, community archivist and founder of the Midwest Rave Culture Archive (MWRCA) — a living digital collection preserving the Midwest’s underground electronic music history. From growing up surrounded by DJs and renegade parties to scanning and cataloging decades of flyers, zines, cassette tapes, and VHS footage, Aria shares how the project began and why documenting rave culture matters now more than ever.

She opens up about the process of digitizing fragile materials, the ethics of archiving a misunderstood subculture, and how Chicago’s DIY spirit continues to shape the city’s dance music identity. Together, we explore the evolution of the Midwest rave scene — from illegal warehouse parties with 24-hour info lines to the influence of modern technology — and discuss how community-driven preservation keeps these stories alive for future generations.

Aria also reflects on her vision for exhibitions, collaborations with museums, and the future of the archive as both a cultural and academic resource. For anyone passionate about house, techno, and the roots of Midwest dance music, this episode captures the heart of a movement determined not to be forgotten.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro and welcome to Poducer
02:14 Aria’s career in aesthetics and how it connects to archiving
03:40 Preserving rave flyers, zines, and VHS footage
06:08 Her first rave experience and family’s role in the culture
10:38 How the Midwest rave scene spread across Chicago, Milwaukee, and beyond
14:39 Decoding rave flyers and what they tell us about the times
15:58 The era of illegal parties and 24-hour info lines
17:18 Designers, sound systems, and the artistry of early flyers
20:33 Archiving ethics: ownership, representation, and cultural preservation
27:37 Tech, scanning, and community-based preservation methods
42:49 Storage, humidity, and the science of keeping history alive
46:02 From analog to digital: when archiving meets art
50:40 Museums, installations, and building legitimacy for rave culture
52:48 House vs. rave: defining the difference in Chicago’s lineage
54:47 The philosophy behind early raves—DIY, defiance, and creativity
58:38 Why archiving matters and how memory keeps scenes alive
1:03:13 What survives: from marble inscriptions to digital decay
1:12:02 How sound evolved from jungle and acid to modern house and techno
1:14:49 The future of MWRCA and the importance of community input
1:20:40 Where to find the archive and how to get involved

Aria Pedraza | Chicago Series — Preserving the Midwest’s Rave Legacy & The Story Behind MWRCA

Holiday magic is coming to Hollywood!
Today on Let’s Just Talk! we’re joined by John Goodwin, President and Publisher of Galaxy Press, and Emily Goodwin, Vice President of Public Affairs for Author Services, Inc. Together, they give us an inside look at the 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots.
On November 30, 2025, the streets of Hollywood will light up with:
Celebrity appearances
Award-winning marching bands
Four-story character balloons
Iconic movie cars and colorful floats
And of course… Santa and his reindeer!
Hosted by Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, and co-host Elizabeth Stanton, the parade will be taped and broadcast nationally on The CW on December 12 from 8–10 PM.
John and Emily also share exciting news about the 2026 Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests, offering incredible opportunities for aspiring creatives to have their work recognized worldwide.

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✨ Holiday magic is coming to Hollywood!

Today on Let’s Just Talk! we’re joined by John Goodwin, President and Publisher of Galaxy Press, and Emily Goodwin, Vice President of Public Affairs for Author Services, Inc. Together, they give us an inside look at the 93rd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade, supporting Marine Toys for Tots.

On November 30, 2025, the streets of Hollywood will light up with:

 🎭 Celebrity appearances

 🎺 Award-winning marching bands

 🎈 Four-story character balloons

 🚗 Iconic movie cars and colorful floats

 🎅 And of course… Santa and his reindeer!

Hosted by Erik Estrada, Laura McKenzie, and co-host Elizabeth Stanton, the parade will be taped and broadcast nationally on The CW on December 12 from 8–10 PM.

John and Emily also share exciting news about the 2026 Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contests, offering incredible opportunities for aspiring creatives to have their work recognized worldwide.

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⭐️ ОСНОВНОЙ ЖАНР: Warm Indie-Folk / Acoustic Singer-Songwriter / Creative Manifesto

📀 О ТРЕКЕ: Светлый манифест цифрового творчества и вдохновения. Искренний гимн сообществу Suno и всем, кто нашёл радость в ежедневном созидании. Песня рассуждает о магии мгновенного творчества, где каждый может стать музыкантом, о будущем, где AI помогает воплощать любые фантазии, и о главном — о людях, которые вдохновляют друг друга творить. Философская лирика переплетается с игривыми образами, создавая тёплое, очень человечное высказывание о свободе самовыражения...

🎹 ЗВУК: Камерная акустическая аранжировка в темпе 80 BPM. Мягкий фингерстайл на акустической гитаре с естественными обертонами дерева, лёгкие щётки по перкуссии создают интимную атмосферу домашней студии. Close-mic запись вокала захватывает каждое дыхание и интонацию — честный, человечный тон без автотюна и обработки. Тонкий room ambience добавляет ощущение присутствия. Мелодические фразы текут органично, как живая речь, превращённая в песню. Теплота аналогового звука, естественные паузы, эмоциональная искренность...

💛 ОСОБЕННОСТИ ТРЕКА:
- Манифест о творчестве в эпоху AI
- Посвящение сообществу Suno
- Философия о свободе творить себя
- Intimate acoustic production
- Искренняя поэтическая лирика
- Органичная эмоциональность
- Атмосфера дружеского круга

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© Автор лирики: Вячеслав Тюменцев  
© Аранжировка: NEVERCOMEBACK

🎵 Для всех, кто творит каждый день. Для тех, кто нашёл свой голос. Для сообщества мечтателей и создателей. Для моментов, когда хочется верить в чудо творчества...

℗ & © NEVERCOMEBACK

🏷 ТЕГИ:

#warmfolk #indiefolk #acousticmusic #singersongwriter #creativemanifesto #sunoai #aimusic #inspirational #heartfelt #fingerstyle #intimatevocal #russianfolk #storytelling #acousticguitar #creativecommunity #manifestosong #organicsound #folkmusic #80bpm #closemic #naturalvocal #acousticballad #indiepop #folkpop #aicreativity #creativity #inspiration #positivity #philosophy #artists

📒 ТЕКСТ:

⬜️ RUS ⬜️⬜️⬜️

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За что мы любим Suno? За азарт!
Что можем каждый день творить реальность,
Не думая, насколько музыкален
И профессионален наш талант.

И всё, что вытекло из-под пера,
Мгновенно разлетается по свету,
А нам самим — милее песни нету,
Чем та, что сочинили мы вчера!

А новый день приносит сто идей,
Приходит в голову мелодия для песни
Так жить невероятно интересней 
Среди таких же творческих людей!

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Давай творить! Из сердца льётся свет!
И каждый миг — как чудо как ответ.
Ты сам — поток, текущий изнутри
Найди себя! Люби! Живи! Твори!

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Вообразите, если жизнь, да сочинить:
С утра встаёшь, закинешь промпт в ИИшку
Пока на кухне жарится яишка,
Уже струится принтерная нить

Печатает придуманный наряд -
Твой, только твой — других на свете нету
И каждый день прекрасен, словно летом
Цветы, что с нами ароматом говорят

Экспромт-машина и экспромт-дела,
Придумываешь каждую насущность!
А сам ты — то что есть — душа и сущность,
Одно лишь не меняется — друзья

Смотреть на них, как будто пить нектар!
Они импровизируют, сияя,
Друг друга ежедневно удивляя
Себя являя, свой глубинный дар.

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Да что одежда, макияж и грим
Текущему согласно настроенью,
На тот момент, синхронно устроенью
Лицо и тело себе тоже сотворим!

Вчера ты был как мудрый звездочёт,
Сегодня хрупкой девочкой гуляешь
А завтра... rто про завтра точно знает,
Что в голову весёлую взбредёт?

Котом вон стану, целый день лежать,
Мурлыкать и смотреть в окно на небо,
И молоко лакать. О! мне бы, мне бы, мне бы
Крылатой птицей в небесах летать!

🥳 [Chorus]

🥳 [Bridge]

Взгляните глубже — мы же творческий поток!
И не обязаны грустить, ворчать, сердиться
Раз можешь сотворить себе ресницы,
То настроенье ты придумать тоже б смог

Ты просто бог в своём чудесном мире!
Он весь устроен и снаружи внутри
По меркам сердца! Это просто: раз - два - три!
Ты радостен и весел. Три-четыре

Три-четыре:

🥳 [Chorus]

🎵

🥳 Давай творить!

In this episode, Tim powers through a rough week of feeling awful to bring listeners another deep dive into the magazine’s past with his review of Issue 92 from January 2021. Between weather swings in South Australia, a newly replaced backyard pool, and housekeeping updates for the current December submissions, he walks through each section of the issue with his usual mix of clear insight and personal reflection. He highlights standout drabbles, fantasy pieces, horror entries, science fiction, poetry, art, and multiple reviews, giving credit to returning contributors and celebrating the evolution of their work. It is a steady, thoughtful episode that keeps the tradition going even on Tim’s worst days.

The World of Myth Bits #350 - Blast From the Past Part Thirty-nine

🟧 Все песни на канале - авторские, на стихи Вячеслава Тюменцева 🌈Палитра музыкальных настроений от нежной акустики и романса до вдохновенного альт-рока и мерцания EDM 🤖 Музыка создана с участием Suno AI Pro 

🟪 All songs on the channel are original, with lyrics by Vyacheslav Tyumentsev. 🌈A palette of musical moods from gentle acoustics and romance to inspired alt-rock and shimmering EDM. 🤖 Music created with Suno AI Pro.

🟧 Романтик и поэт в вечном поиске себя 😍 Саморефлексивная поэзия 👀 Все тексты автора 📝 Все истории подлинные ✅ Всё вдохновение свыше 🙏 

🟪 A romantic and poet in constant search of himself. 😍 Self-reflective poetry. 👀 All lyrics by the author. 📝 All stories are true. ✅ All inspiration comes from above. 🙏

🟧 RUS / ENG версии - для тех, кто слышит между строк 🎹 Искренние тексты, реальные истории и песни, которые задевают за живое 📆 Несколько новых треков — каждую неделю ❤️👍 Подписывайтесь — пусть в вашей ленте будет больше света и музыки. ✨🎶

🟪 RUS / ENG versions - for those who hear between the lines. 🎹 Sincere lyrics, real stories, and songs that touch a soul. 📆 Several new tracks every week. ❤️👍 Subscribe - let your feed be filled with more light and music. ✨🎶

Kathryn Raaker hosts a nationally syndicated magazine format radio program on AM/FM, Internet streaming, and on her free iTunes App. The show features topics for today’s audience. Whether it is a guest talking about the newest technology, politics, health, or other topics, it is all about informing her listeners. Kathryn has been in broadcasting for almost 30 years and is featured on the Wilkins Radio Networks, Fairfax Radio Network, W4Cy & W4Vet Networks, and WVFR AM out of Pittsburg. So tune into "Let’s Just Talk! Radio" to be informed and entertained!

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