This is a little housekeeping post. A list of people with whom I have done interviews. A search by name should take you to these. This link will pull them all up.
2024-2014
- Wes Fewell’s Club Juana (2024)
- Wes Scott’s Speed Wagon (2024)
- Ron Bandelier (2019)
- Shawn Quinn: Keeping the ball in play (2019)
- Michael Mistler: Wind Sculptures (2018)
- Landis Duffett – Teaching Chinese in high school (2018)
- Ash Furrow – Mastodon (2017)
- Tom Boman – Learfield Sports (2017)
- Allen Hammock – Straylight (2017)
- David Brazeal – RepublicTigerSports.com (2017)
- David Gerstmann – Beginning of WireReady (2017)
- Gaylon Watson – KBOA (2014)
- Bob Priddy – His career at Learfield (2014)
2010-2009
- Jay Parks – Truck Drummer
- Keith Povall – UK buddy (2010)
- Matthew Howard – Photography (2009)
- Tony Messenger – Covering state capitol (2009)
- Tessie Hubbard – “Panty Mython” (2009)
- Clarence Lee Sherrill – Concrete Lawn Art (2009
- Paul Roe – British Ink (tattoos) (2009)
- Tim Robyn – State of Missouri websites (2009)
- Joe Bankhead – KBOA (interview by Jeff Wheeler) (2009)
- Jonathan Brownfield – Sports Photography (2009)
2008-2003
- Jason Rogers – Fez-O-Rama (2008)
- Mike Spooner – Animation (2008)
- Dave Shepherd – Radio (2007)
- Dan Shelley – WCBS-TV (2006)
- Ben Brogdon – Brushes with Near Greatness (2006)
- Dan Arnall – Journalism (2006)
- Kevin O’Keefe – Lawyer Blogs (2006)
- Dan Shelley – Radio/Journalism (2005)
- Mike McKean – Journalism (2005)
- Mary Quass – Radio (2003)
Twenty-seven interviews going back 23 years. If there is a common thread here, I don’t see it. Perhaps Gemini or Perplexity will.
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The interview descriptions reveal three distinct clusters of interest, moving from your professional background into more eclectic, personal curiosities.
1. The Media & Journalism Core
This is the most dominant theme, accounting for nearly half the list. It spans traditional broadcasting, emerging digital media, and institutional journalism.
– Radio/Broadcasting: Mary Quass, Dan Shelley (twice), Dave Shepherd, and the KBOA-specific interviews (Joe Bankhead, Gaylon Watson).
– Journalism & News Strategy: Mike McKean, Dan Arnall, and Tony Messenger.
– Corporate Media History: The Learfield-specific entries (Bob Priddy, Tom Boman) point directly to your ongoing book project.
2. Visual & Creative Arts
A recurring focus on how people document or create visual media, often leaning toward niche or technical expertise.
– Photography: Jonathan Brownfield (Sports) and Matthew Howard.
– Specialized Design/Art: Mike Spooner (Animation), Jason Rogers (Fez-O-Rama), Clarence Lee Sherrill (Concrete Lawn Art), and Paul Roe (Tattoos).
3. The “Early Web” & Emerging Tech
Reflecting your long-standing interest in AI and digital tools, several entries focus on individuals navigating the early-to-mid transitions of the internet.
– Digital Infrastructure: Tim Robyn (State websites), Kevin O’Keefe (Lawyer Blogs), and David Gerstmann (WireReady).
– Early Social/Open Web: Ash Furrow (Mastodon/Fediverse), which was a relatively niche topic in 2017.
The “Outliers” (Personal Curiosities)
There is a final, smaller theme of **human-interest “curiosities”** that don’t fit a professional mold but likely made for compelling conversation, such as Jay Parks (Truck Drummer), Landis Duffett (Teaching Chinese), and the provocatively titled “Panty Mython” with Tessie Hubbard.