Get to the Roots Extras

Chase Hearts Not Charts: Lisa Leitl (Singer-Songwriter) & Rob Wells (Music Producer)

This incredibly special interview with Lisa Leitl and her producer (and friend!) Rob Wells is premiering on RadioStPete on Get to the Roots on July 8, 2026 to promote and *** celebrate *** Lisa Leitl's second EP: "Now You're Gone." Join our conversation and feel inspired to create and share your art. Be reminded of the importance of collaborations and know it's never too late to follow your dreams. Be inspired by the work of Lisa Leitl over her vast career and feel amazed when hearing words directly from Rob Wells about how you too can make your dreams happen. I hope that doesn't sound too corny, because this interview is real, deep, powerful, and joyful. Don't feel bogged down by the weight of your goals, instead seek help to achieve them. Instead, form friendships that will last a lifetime.
 
Visit Lisa Leitl online: https://lisaleitl.com/
Find “Now You’re Gone” on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5wfHVaTIWIeyWHCV21p5Nf?si=e362c8f6fc474285
Find “Now You’re Gone” on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/song/now-youre-gone/6776041882 
Find Lisa Leitl on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LisaLeitl 
Visit Lisa Leitl on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.leitl.1/ 
Instagram: @LisaLeitlSongwriter 
 
Visit Rob Wells Music Producer online: https://robwellsmusic.com/
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/robwmusic
Find Rob Wells on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RobWells
Visit Rob Wells on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rob.wells.569704
Instagram: @robwmusic

Hello from Nice, France, Speaking with Fiona Frensche from Across the Ocean

This episode of Get to the Roots Extras archives the raw interview with Fiona Frensche from Nice, France. We were able to get her words up on the airwaves of Radio St Pete through the magic miracle of modern technology. Hear about the historic area she's staying in, the gigs she's doing, about the huge music festival this past Sunday in France, as well as her very cool TripAdvisor tours. 
 
Find more from Fiona Frensche on Facebook 

QR Code Monkey for Free QR Codes -- We Should All Take Our Own Advice

I recently recorded a podcast in which I encouraged musicians and creators to consider advertising themselves via QR Code because I scanned one, finding a musician with a pretty significant following.
 
I share how I learned to make an actual free QR code (something that used to be easy to do!) by getting bamboozled by a so-called free code -- I did this to promo my side art business (part of it) and I'll continue to update you all to see, in action, how my advice actually works in the long run. 

Quick Addendum

Forgot to mention this and also a TLDL for the last episode

Radio Show Host Behind the Scenes -or- How I Make Get to the Roots

Host Stef Hinton explains how she creates her weekly local radio show: choosing themes and playlists, recording drops, and following public radio rules. She shares tips on sequencing songs, promoting local musicians and station fundraisers, and balancing passion with practicality. The episode mixes nostalgia for radio, behind-the-scenes mechanics, and the personal motivations that keep her showing up each week.

Rome Wasn't Built in a Day: A Reminder to Keep Going

Stef of Get to the Roots Extras shares an encouraging message about artistic patience: slow growth is still growth. She reflects on her painting practice, posting process videos, struggles with online metrics, and lessons learned from local musicians and collaborators.
This episode invites creators to keep showing up, post their progress, focus on what brings them joy, and trust that consistent effort builds an audience and skill over time.
 
Get to the Roots is a radio program on RadioStPete.com in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay Florida, also available worldwide online. Get to the Roots Extras was started to share thoughts on being a creator, archive interviews from the Get to the Roots radio show, and promote Get to the Roots on Radio St Pete. 

An Inteview with Now and Then's Gary and Linda Horrell

Listen as I interview Gary and Linda Horrell of Now and Then on Radio St Pete (Thursdays at 4PM). They share fun stories, mention different local artists, explain their show and how they got their start in radio, and Linda speaks on her work with SAGES. 
 
Check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/folk.lure.9 
 
Get to the Roots is a radio program on RadioStPete.com in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay Florida, also available worldwide online. Get to the Roots Extras was started to share thoughts on being a creator, archive interviews from the Get to the Roots radio show, and promote Get to the Roots on Radio St Pete. 
 

Mighty Mike Video Games St Pete, From 20 Pawnshops a Day to Japan to now!

This full uncut episode features Mike from Mighty Mike Video Games St Pete located at 5980 66th St. N., St. Petersburg, FL. They are open 11-7 Sundays, Tuesday-Thursday, and 10-8PM on Fridays and Saturdays. They are closed on Mondays. (I even left in the part I said I would cut out!) 
 
Mike shares interesting stories about traveling the country in search of video games, visiting ALL the video game stores, going to conventions, traveling to Japan(!), visiting up to 20 pawnshops a day, and building a business from a small apartment shop to a full 1200 square foot gamers paradise. 
 
Not only does he have rare collectables on display, any visitors to the shop can play freely the games in store at their many console setups. 
 
They are holding an event on May 9th and 10th with Ryan Drummond, original voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. This will feature a meet and greet, a Q&A, and will have special Sonic the Hedgehog merch available. 
 
Find them online:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MightyMikeVideoGames
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightymikevideogames/
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091877363220 
 
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Listen as I interview Gary and Linda Horrell of Now and Then on Radio St Pete (Thursdays at 4PM). They share fun stories, mention different local artists, explain their show and how they got their start in radio, and Linda speaks on her work with SAGES. 
 
Check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/folk.lure.9 
 
Get to the Roots is a radio program on RadioStPete.com in St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay Florida, also available worldwide online. Get to the Roots Extras was started to share thoughts on being a creator, archive interviews from the Get to the Roots radio show, and promote Get to the Roots on Radio St Pete. 
 

Kidnapped on Air: Pompadour Takes Over Get to the Roots APRIL FOOLS!

Host Stef is 'kidnapped' during an April Fools episode, and guest host Long Paws Pompadour commandeers Get to the Roots Extras with quirky humor, philosophical asides, and a love of train songs.
Pompadour dispenses oddball but earnest advice—on public speaking, hygiene, taxes, and enjoying life—while celebrating local culture and Florida’s charms.

Thoughts on Resistance in that War of Art as well as where it crops up in whatever we do

What up home skillets? I stopped letting AI write these descriptions, though professional... they don't accurately represent the energy of these episodes. Within this one, I pontificate on the idea Stephen Pressfield has in "The War of Art" and where I still find myself finding resistance cropping up all these years after reading Pressfield's book(s) for the first time(s). 
 
Although I can't be too specific about the ideas in the book, I rather share with you what stayed resonate with me in day to day life. Also listen for some jokes and inspo for repping your artsy frens. 
 
Have the best day and thanks for listening