web02.fireside.fm Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:13:11 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) omo - Episodes Tagged with “Omo” https://www.omopod.com/tags/omo Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 We cover the lives of violin makers, their best parts and worst parts, yesterday and today. Historical stories, interviews with experts and makers in the field. Omobono Stradivari was the least liked son of his father, Antonio, he was remembered in Antonio's will as a screw up. He is our north star. We are all part of this. We all belong exactly here. en-us episodic The Romance & Reality of violin makers for Luthiers, by Luthiers We cover the lives of violin makers, their best parts and worst parts, yesterday and today. Historical stories, interviews with experts and makers in the field. Omobono Stradivari was the least liked son of his father, Antonio, he was remembered in Antonio's will as a screw up. He is our north star. We are all part of this. We all belong exactly here. no violin, luthier, orchestra, viola, cello, bass, violin maker, violin making for Luthiers, by Luthiers mailomopod@gmail.com Episode 46: The Experts: Tools and Resources https://www.omopod.com/46 655ed1ce-c727-4d1c-a272-0e11d280221a Wed, 22 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 4 for Luthiers, by Luthiers On Rozie and Brandon's continuing search to understand experts in the identification field, in this episode we explore the tools and resources of the trade. From blacklights to libraries, dendrochronology to databases, we consult with Christopher Reuning, Claire Givens, and Benjamin Hebbert. 59:41 no On Rozie and Brandon's continuing search to understand experts in the identification field, in this episode we explore the tools and resources of the trade. From blacklights to libraries, dendrochronology to databases, we consult with Christopher Reuning, Claire Givens, and Benjamin Hebbert. This episode sponsored by Hancrafted Market (https://handcrafted.market/) and Learning Trade Secrets (https://www.learningtradesecrets.com/). Special Guests: Benjamin Hebbert, Brandon Godman, Christopher Reuning, and Claire Givens. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, identification, violin making, Omo, italian violins, dendrochronology, library, christopher reuning, benjamin hebbert, claire givens, antiques roadshow, violin identification On Rozie and Brandon's continuing search to understand experts in the identification field, in this episode we explore the tools and resources of the trade. From blacklights to libraries, dendrochronology to databases, we consult with Christopher Reuning, Claire Givens, and Benjamin Hebbert.

This episode sponsored by Hancrafted Market and Learning Trade Secrets.

Special Guests: Benjamin Hebbert, Brandon Godman, Christopher Reuning, and Claire Givens.

]]> On Rozie and Brandon's continuing search to understand experts in the identification field, in this episode we explore the tools and resources of the trade. From blacklights to libraries, dendrochronology to databases, we consult with Christopher Reuning, Claire Givens, and Benjamin Hebbert.

This episode sponsored by Hancrafted Market and Learning Trade Secrets.

Special Guests: Benjamin Hebbert, Brandon Godman, Christopher Reuning, and Claire Givens.

]]> Episode 38: Women in Lutherie: The Movement https://www.omopod.com/38 ac3be620-a855-4885-9be6-10e0437ecaf6 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 3 for Luthiers, by Luthiers What's next for Women at the workbench? Join Rozie as she interviews Jeemin Kim and Jennifer Creadick, co founders of the nonprofit organization (and all around amazing gathering of women) - Women in Lutherie. We discuss long standing issues in this field and how the WIL group is pushing the needle forward to create a more equitable space for women in this field. 49:05 no What's next for Women at the workbench? Join Rozie as she interviews Jeemin Kim and Jennifer Creadick, co founders of the nonprofit organization (and all around amazing gathering of women) - Women in Lutherie. We discuss long standing issues in this field and how the WIL group is pushing the needle forward to create a more equitable space for women in this field. Special Guests: Jeemin Kim and Jennifer Creadick. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, Omo, women in lutherie, women at the workbench, equity, womens rights What's next for Women at the workbench? Join Rozie as she interviews Jeemin Kim and Jennifer Creadick, co founders of the nonprofit organization (and all around amazing gathering of women) - Women in Lutherie. We discuss long standing issues in this field and how the WIL group is pushing the needle forward to create a more equitable space for women in this field.

Special Guests: Jeemin Kim and Jennifer Creadick.

]]> What's next for Women at the workbench? Join Rozie as she interviews Jeemin Kim and Jennifer Creadick, co founders of the nonprofit organization (and all around amazing gathering of women) - Women in Lutherie. We discuss long standing issues in this field and how the WIL group is pushing the needle forward to create a more equitable space for women in this field.

Special Guests: Jeemin Kim and Jennifer Creadick.

]]> Episode 37: Take Care of Your Butts: Cameron Robertson https://www.omopod.com/37 f07f1888-d87f-4593-a06a-845293baeb9f Wed, 11 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 3 for Luthiers, by Luthiers Cameron has invested countless hours in finding workbench repair hacks, so that he and and other luthiers can have longer careers without sacrificing their bodies to repetitive stress injuries. Chris and Rozie go over several of his discoveries. Coda with Rob Wood, on exercises every luthier should be doing. 49:14 no Cameron has invested countless hours in finding workbench repair hacks, so that he and and other luthiers can have longer careers without sacrificing their bodies to repetitive stress injuries. Chris and Rozie go over several of his discoveries. Coda with Rob Wood, on exercises every luthier should be doing. Special Guest: Cameron Robertson. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, violin making, Omo, violin restoration, violin repair, workbench, repetitive stress injury, long term health, woodworking health, workshop safety, occupational therapy Cameron has invested countless hours in finding workbench repair hacks, so that he and and other luthiers can have longer careers without sacrificing their bodies to repetitive stress injuries. Chris and Rozie go over several of his discoveries. Coda with Rob Wood, on exercises every luthier should be doing.

Special Guest: Cameron Robertson.

]]> Cameron has invested countless hours in finding workbench repair hacks, so that he and and other luthiers can have longer careers without sacrificing their bodies to repetitive stress injuries. Chris and Rozie go over several of his discoveries. Coda with Rob Wood, on exercises every luthier should be doing.

Special Guest: Cameron Robertson.

]]> Episode 35: Christopher Reuning: Violins of Good Taste https://www.omopod.com/35 efb1d4b6-550b-44c0-b298-3452f3011ee3 Wed, 23 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 3 for Luthiers, by Luthiers With influence far and wide across many levels of the violin industry, Christoper Reuning joins Chris and Rozie to discuss the many turns his career path has taken. 52:50 no With influence far and wide across many levels of the violin industry, Christoper Reuning joins Chris and Rozie to discuss the many turns his career path has taken. Special Guest: Christopher Reuning. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, violin making, Omo, Reuning & Sons, Christopher Reuning, Violin society of America, international violin trade, fine violin sales, carriage house, tarisio, violin auction, violin auctions With influence far and wide across many levels of the violin industry, Christoper Reuning joins Chris and Rozie to discuss the many turns his career path has taken.

Special Guest: Christopher Reuning.

]]> With influence far and wide across many levels of the violin industry, Christoper Reuning joins Chris and Rozie to discuss the many turns his career path has taken.

Special Guest: Christopher Reuning.

]]> Episode 33: Cajun flavor with Anya Burgess https://www.omopod.com/33 2cbfb585-492e-48af-afbe-e1bdf2215731 Wed, 14 Apr 2021 03:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 2 for Luthiers, by Luthiers Anya shares with Chris and Rozie the history of Lafayette, Louisiana, and it's unique Cajun heartbeat, and the unique challenges of doing luthier work in swampland. 46:29 no Anya shares with Chris and Rozie the history of Lafayette, Louisiana, and it's unique Cajun heartbeat, and the unique challenges of doing luthier work in swampland. Special Guest: Anya Burgess. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, american made, violin making, Omo, lafayette, cajun, zydeco, sola, magnolia sisters, bonsoir catan, sola violins Anya shares with Chris and Rozie the history of Lafayette, Louisiana, and it's unique Cajun heartbeat, and the unique challenges of doing luthier work in swampland.

Special Guest: Anya Burgess.

]]> Anya shares with Chris and Rozie the history of Lafayette, Louisiana, and it's unique Cajun heartbeat, and the unique challenges of doing luthier work in swampland.

Special Guest: Anya Burgess.

]]> Episode 30: Sell It To Me https://www.omopod.com/30 71eacd1f-94f2-43a2-acc4-c674b2ebdeac Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 2 for Luthiers, by Luthiers How does a modern maker make money? What's the options for selling and how does one make it work? Chris Jacoby shares his years of experience making and selling, what has worked and what hasn't. We share lines we've used to make sales, and continue our segment: Two Truths and A Lie. 56:00 yes How does a modern maker make money? What's the options for selling and how does one make it work? Chris Jacoby shares his years of experience making and selling, what has worked and what hasn't. We share lines we've used to make sales, and continue our segment: Two Truths and A Lie. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, american made, made in the americas, violin making, Omo, selling violins, two truths and a lie, Chris Jacoby How does a modern maker make money? What's the options for selling and how does one make it work? Chris Jacoby shares his years of experience making and selling, what has worked and what hasn't. We share lines we've used to make sales, and continue our segment: Two Truths and A Lie.

]]> How does a modern maker make money? What's the options for selling and how does one make it work? Chris Jacoby shares his years of experience making and selling, what has worked and what hasn't. We share lines we've used to make sales, and continue our segment: Two Truths and A Lie.

]]> Episode 27: Made in the Americas, part 2 https://www.omopod.com/27 b1e2f585-c65e-4b80-92aa-4afe0d0be026 Wed, 01 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 2 for Luthiers, by Luthiers But how did violin making come to Mexico and South America? When European instrument making met indigenous American hands, what sprang from this? Join Rozie & Jerry for an interview with Jaime Gabriel, Mexican luthier and recent transplant to the states. 51:00 no But how did violin making come to Mexico and South America? When European instrument making met indigenous American hands, what sprang from this? Join Rozie & Jerry for an interview with Jaime Gabriel, Mexican luthier and recent transplant to the states. Special Guest: Jaime Gabriel. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, american made, made in the americas, mexican violins, mexican luthier, south american history, south american instruments, violin making, Omo But how did violin making come to Mexico and South America? When European instrument making met indigenous American hands, what sprang from this? Join Rozie & Jerry for an interview with Jaime Gabriel, Mexican luthier and recent transplant to the states.

Special Guest: Jaime Gabriel.

]]> But how did violin making come to Mexico and South America? When European instrument making met indigenous American hands, what sprang from this? Join Rozie & Jerry for an interview with Jaime Gabriel, Mexican luthier and recent transplant to the states.

Special Guest: Jaime Gabriel.

]]> Episode 26: Made in the Americas https://www.omopod.com/26 21afd729-25ea-4ace-a3a9-ae45a96aee89 Sun, 07 Jun 2020 12:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 2 for Luthiers, by Luthiers Join us, Omosapiens, as we explore violin making in the greater continent, not just the states. Ben Hebbert chats with Rozie about some earliest known American Makers, and later luthier Damien Stoppani pauses his travels to tell us about Lutheria Sobre Ruedas - Luthiery On Wheels, and his travels along the continent in his bus. 53:30 no Join us, Omosapiens, as we explore violin making in the greater continent, not just the states. Ben Hebbert chats with Rozie about some earliest known American Makers, and later luthier Damien Stoppani pauses his travels to tell us about Lutheria Sobre Ruedas - Luthiery On Wheels, and his travels along the continent in his bus. Special Guest: Damien Stoppani. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, american made, made in the americas, lutheria sobre ruedas, luthiery on wheels, travel, violin making, Omo Join us, Omosapiens, as we explore violin making in the greater continent, not just the states. Ben Hebbert chats with Rozie about some earliest known American Makers, and later luthier Damien Stoppani pauses his travels to tell us about Lutheria Sobre Ruedas - Luthiery On Wheels, and his travels along the continent in his bus.

Special Guest: Damien Stoppani.

]]> Join us, Omosapiens, as we explore violin making in the greater continent, not just the states. Ben Hebbert chats with Rozie about some earliest known American Makers, and later luthier Damien Stoppani pauses his travels to tell us about Lutheria Sobre Ruedas - Luthiery On Wheels, and his travels along the continent in his bus.

Special Guest: Damien Stoppani.

]]> Episode 25: That Baroque Life https://www.omopod.com/25 7843b354-3a23-468c-b540-e556e7d60911 Wed, 06 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 2 for Luthiers, by Luthiers Join Chris, Jerry, and Rozie as they explore baroque style from both a luthiers perspective as well as a player's perspective. Special guests Sarah Peck walks us through her relationships with clients seeking to play in the baroque style, followed by an interview with Juliana Soltis, touring professional baroque cellist, exploring the different colors of sound created in this unique time period. 45:48 no Join Chris, Jerry, and Rozie as they explore baroque style from both a luthiers perspective as well as a player's perspective. Special guests Sarah Peck walks us through her relationships with clients seeking to play in the baroque style, followed by an interview with Juliana Soltis, touring professional baroque cellist, exploring the different colors of sound created in this unique time period. Special Guests: Juliana Soltis and Sarah Peck. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, Omo, violin making, baroque, baroque period, baroque music, baroque cello, baroque violin set up, Sarah Peck, Juliana Soltis, bach cello suites, musician, cellist Join Chris, Jerry, and Rozie as they explore baroque style from both a luthiers perspective as well as a player's perspective. Special guests Sarah Peck walks us through her relationships with clients seeking to play in the baroque style, followed by an interview with Juliana Soltis, touring professional baroque cellist, exploring the different colors of sound created in this unique time period.

Special Guests: Juliana Soltis and Sarah Peck.

]]> Join Chris, Jerry, and Rozie as they explore baroque style from both a luthiers perspective as well as a player's perspective. Special guests Sarah Peck walks us through her relationships with clients seeking to play in the baroque style, followed by an interview with Juliana Soltis, touring professional baroque cellist, exploring the different colors of sound created in this unique time period.

Special Guests: Juliana Soltis and Sarah Peck.

]]> Episode 24: How Are You Coping https://www.omopod.com/24 6d14597f-d203-47e5-a051-14c40b22aa4b Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 2 for Luthiers, by Luthiers Across the globe, shops are closed, and work for musicians is difficult to find. Listeners contribute: how are we coping? Hosts Rozie, Chris, and Jerry update us. 42:18 no Across the globe, shops are closed, and work for musicians is difficult to find. Listeners contribute: how are we coping? Hosts Rozie, Chris, and Jerry update us. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, violin making, covid-19, corona, Omo, coping, stay safe Across the globe, shops are closed, and work for musicians is difficult to find. Listeners contribute: how are we coping? Hosts Rozie, Chris, and Jerry update us.

]]> Across the globe, shops are closed, and work for musicians is difficult to find. Listeners contribute: how are we coping? Hosts Rozie, Chris, and Jerry update us.

]]> Episode 23: Well This is No Joke https://www.omopod.com/23 0bab609a-a563-4a22-8afc-7a81a6b75919 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 2 for Luthiers, by Luthiers Chris and Rozie chat with Ben Hebbert about the state of our industry, facing Covid-19 pressures. 32:43 no Chris and Rozie chat with Ben Hebbert about the state of our industry, facing Covid-19 pressures. Special Guest: Benjamin Hebbert. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, covid-19, corona, plagues, safety, Omo Chris and Rozie chat with Ben Hebbert about the state of our industry, facing Covid-19 pressures.

Special Guest: Benjamin Hebbert.

]]> Chris and Rozie chat with Ben Hebbert about the state of our industry, facing Covid-19 pressures.

Special Guest: Benjamin Hebbert.

]]> Episode 20: Pablo's Adventure a.k.a. Never trust Steve Sincere https://www.omopod.com/20 31ca26fb-bafb-442e-b566-609f385c64b6 Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 for Luthiers, by Luthiers full 2 for Luthiers, by Luthiers In the summer of 2015 a violin theft ring was operating in in the south eastern United States. Hear the story of how the arrest unfolded in Pablo Alfaro's shop. 43:30 no In the summer of 2015 a violin theft ring was operating in in the south eastern United States. Hear the story of how the arrest unfolded in Pablo Alfaro's shop. Special Guest: Pablo Alfaro. violin, viola, cello, luthier, violin shop, theft, theft ring, violin theft, landofi, steve sincere, Omo In the summer of 2015 a violin theft ring was operating in in the south eastern United States. Hear the story of how the arrest unfolded in Pablo Alfaro's shop.

Special Guest: Pablo Alfaro.

]]> In the summer of 2015 a violin theft ring was operating in in the south eastern United States. Hear the story of how the arrest unfolded in Pablo Alfaro's shop.

Special Guest: Pablo Alfaro.

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