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Independent Minded

Independent Minded

Written by: Ron Scalzo
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Independent Minded is a podcast where DIY music professionals, indie artists, and pop culture icons tell their origin stories, talk about inspirations, commitment to craft, and struggles and triumphs in the entertainment biz. Hosted and produced by Ron Scalzo, an indie musician with an independent record label of his own, Bald Freak Music.

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Episodes
  • ELEVEN: Winged Wheel, Ken Park, Holy Fuck

    ELEVEN: Winged Wheel, Ken Park, Holy Fuck
    Jan 28 2026

    #174. Winged Wheel see poseurs every day, Ken Park makes the most of a spur-of-the-moment smartphone recording, Holy Fuck reconvenes to resurrect a decade-old jam.

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    56 mins
  • The Whispering Tree

    The Whispering Tree
    Jan 13 2026

    #173. New York folk duo The Whispering Tree talk with Ron about the warm embrace of the Hudson Valley's artistic community, being rescued by Musician Treatment Foundation, abandoning the digital world, burying the Bones of Better Days.

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    27 mins
  • ELEVEN: Foy Vance, Pauline Andres, The Tea Club

    ELEVEN: Foy Vance, Pauline Andres, The Tea Club
    Dec 31 2025

    #172. Foy Vance meditates on fatherhood, Pauline Andres sweetens December, The Tea Club experiences a demonic attack. Ron pays tribute to amazing human & one-time podcast guest Rob Reiner.

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    53 mins
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