Swoop's World Radio

On Wednesday July 18, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome The Lost Hours to Swoop’s World. Join us as we get to know Art and Brynne and their music! After our interview we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com.   Listen to the show The Lost Hours Art Zavala and Brynne Filer met at Cafe Etc in 2010, started playing music on the sidewalk and decided what they heard was the sound they wanted to make. They began performing in local bars, cafe open mics, bookstores, clubs, fashion shows and private parties around Los Angeles and the Inland Empire. In 2011 they obtained a two month residency at the Viper Room on the infamous Sunset Strip in Los Angeles, a three month residency at local Long Beach coffee shop Sipology, and were briefly in conjunction with a small music label. They have played at venues in San Francisco, Las Vegas and New York and have become involved with local coalitions and organizations such as Green Long Beach and Lights Out. These experiences further strengthened their identity as musicians and in late Feburary of 2012 they came up with the name The Lost Hours and have self produced their first EP to be released this fall. After our interview with The Lost Hours, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more. This week we’ll be tasting Loon Golden Ale by Woodstock Inn Brewery located in Woodstock, New Hampshire. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player. Video chat by Stickam.com View more of the show here.

On Wednesday July 11, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome Alamantra to Swoop's World. Join us as we get to know Alamantra and their music! After our interview we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Alamantra Alamantra is a seasoned live band that plays originals and covers. Their music ranges from classic blues — to classic rock --to free-form improvisations. Alamantra blends these genres while sprinkling in shades of jazz, reggae and alt. country along the way.The band strives to make each song a unique experience shared with the audience. Listen to the show Alamantra’s sound is composed of the psychedelic-drenched blues-driven guitar-weaves of Steve Casteel and Bobby Shiflett that flow up from pockets of groove mad by bassist-vocalist, Rick Glaze and drummer, Brandon Allison. Originally formed in Birmingham Alabama in 2000, as a vehicle for an extensive collection of music from songwriter/guitarist Bobby Shiflett, Alamantra’s musical journey has taken it through a long, sometimes agonizing, enriching process of musical development. The original lineup featured Bobby Shiflett: Guitar, Keyboards & Vocals; Ken Shiflett: Drums; Andrew Reid: Bass & Vocals. These three had worked together in various projects since 1993. Over the past decade numerous other musicians and artists have shared their talents with Alamantra as well; and each has added his or her special, sustaining influence in the music. Alamantra’s latest effort, “Workingman’s Bread,”  is a culmination of musical energies that combine the band with some of the best talent in the Magic City. In addition to the four core members of Alamantra, “Workingman’s Bread” also features the vocal talents of Kenneth Robinson (Jive Mob, George Clinton, Smokey Robinson), vocalist/rapper Carlito Jackson (Jive Mob, Deep End), Royal and Toulouse chanteuse, Milyn Satterfield, pedal steel wunderkind, Pete Nice (Electroliner, The Saturdays and nephew of the late, great Kurt Vonnegut), guitar virtuoso Tim Boykin (Carnival Season, Barking Tribe, Shame Idols, Topper Price etc), Joel Smith (Happy Lemmy), keyboard wizard, Derek Nolin and MANY others. Thanks to the brilliant production of Brad Timko, the result is a masterful creation of unique, stylistic original music that puts forth the very best of what Birmingham has to offer. After our interview with Alamantra, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more. This week we’ll be tasting Deep South Pale Ale by Lazy Magnolia Brewing Co. located in Kiln, Mississippi. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player. Video chat by Stickam.com View more of the show here.

On Thursday, June 28, 2012, at 11am/PST 2pm/EST on Swoop’s World Primetime, Swoop and Peter welcome Night Views Radio co-host Travis Wettstein to the show.  Join us as we get a chance to chat with Travis again and find out what's been happening at Night Views Radio.  Swoop’s World Primetime is on from 1pm/PST – 2pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Night Views Radio Hosts Robert Saul and Travis Wettstein chat with some of the most well known celebs, musicians, entertainers, comedians, and news-makers. Also we talk about hot button issues in current events, news and entertainment and have experts weigh in. Listen to the show Join us at 1pm/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player. Video chat by Stickam.com View more of the show here.

On Wednesday June 27, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome talented musician Bob Helfant. Join us as we get to know Bob, his music and his extraordinary career. After Bob, we'll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show Bob Helfant Bob has toured extensively and regularly performed at Trax, J.Ps., Brandy's and The Other End in New York City. He has worked with an unusual mix of artists including Paul Shaffer, John Belushi, Elliot Randall, Donovan, Melanie, Peter Tork and recorded a solo album for Ko Tai Records in Canada. For the past four years, he has played his original music with the band, 10:19. Bob also plays regularly around Los Angeles as the guitarist for Zen Boogie. As a songwriter, he is always searching to find the perfect candidate to sing his songs. Bob's newest album, "Moorpark and Whitsett" was recorded at Studio City Sound and is sold by CD Baby. The album features an eclectic mix of some of the great influential names of our time: from Matt Laug to Kristen Toedtman, Lance Morrison, Craig Sharmat to the iconic Del Casher. After our interviews with Bob Helfant, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more. This week we'll be tasting Pig's Ear Brown Ale by Woodstock Inn Brewery located in Woodstock, New Hampshire. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player. Video chat by Stickam.com View more of the show here.

On Thursday, June 21, 2012, at 1pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime, Swoop and Peter welcome singer/songwriter Delaney Simpson to the show.  Join us as we get to know this talented young artist, and her music. Swoop’s World Primetime is on from 1pm/PST – 2pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Delaney Simpson Delaney Simpson is a young new artist from Northern California. A singer/songwriter with a sound and lyrics that could easily be attributed to someone with much more life experience under their belt. Listen to the show Her music consistently attracts audiences of all ages, the young because of her edgy emo style while her lyrics attract an older fan base because her words are mature beyond her age. She is currently in the process of recording new songs and soon to release her next video. Delaney loves to sing and play her original songs and covers wherever and whenever possible. Join us at 1pm/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Wednesday June 20, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome several awesome guests. At 8pm/PST we are happy to have our friends, musicians Deborah Crooks and Kwame Copeland return on the show. Join us as we get to know what they've been up to and enjoy...

On Saturday, June 16, 2012  Swoop’s World  broadcast live from the Old Town Orange Farmers and Artisans Market.  After working through a few tech issues we were happy to get to meet and interview several of the venders, volunteers, and local residents ...

On Wednesday June 13, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome two great guests. At 8pm/PST we welcome author Raymond Jacobs. Join us as we get to know Raymond and learn about his recently released book Gethsemane: An Epic Poem About Us. After our intervi...

On Thursday, June 7, 2012, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime, Swoop and Peter welcome  Stella Ursua to the show. Stella is the founder of the Southern CA Green Economic Council  and President of Green Education, Inc.  Join us as Stella provides us with a glimpse of existing and up and coming green industries, organizations and green jobs. Swoop’s World Primetime is on from 12pm/PST – 1pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Stella Ursua was elected President of Green Education, Inc. in June 2012. President/Dean of Instruction at North American School of Green Technology, Stella has approximately 20 years of successful experience in Leadership & Employee Development, Instructional Design, Human Resources and Workforce Development. Stella led the training function for several Fortune 500 companies, designing and launching business process improvement projects, management and employee development curriculums, and designing the processes required to foster continuous performance improvement and world class service. Listen to the show Stella and her partner, Marcia Tolentino, are currently launching North American School of Green Technology, at Hancock University in Long Beach, CA. Solar installation, Energy Efficiency Retrofitting, Building Performance Analyst and Green Facilities Management programs are some of the courses to be offered via the School of Green Technology. Stella and Marcia are committed to providing individuals with the knowledge, skills and abilities with which to successfully launch careers in rapidly growing green industries. Formerly the Executive Director at Green Career Institute, Stella’s focus has always been about connecting young adults, veterans, women and unemployed/underemployed individuals with skills-based and world class green industry training programs. Approximately 1500 students were trained in the solar installation, design, sales and estimation process; many of these same students are either now working for solar power companies or, started their own company as a result of completing this training. Prior to this, Stella created/launched the first green jobs training/placement program for a national veterans organization and was successful in providing 45 veterans and recently returned Iraq & Afghanistan veterans with access to green industry skills and knowledge with which to enter the solar power, energy efficiency and green building arenas. Stella received her B.A. in Organizational Management at the University of La Verne, and completed her LEED Green Associate Accreditation with the US Green Building Council. She also completed certification in Green and Sustainable Building at CSULB. Stella was recently selected to serve as a USGBC Regional Students Chair for the Center for Green Schools. She also launched the Southern CA Green Economic Council. Stella is committed to creating good green jobs and education here in the Southern California via Green Education Inc. Join us at 12pm/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Wednesday June 6, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome two great guests. At 8pm/PST we welcome wine educator Ian Blackburn of LearnAboutWine.com After our interview with Ian, We are honored to welcome singer, artist and poet Exene Cervenka singer and co-founder of the legendary Los Angeles punk rock band, X. After Ian and Exene, We will, of course, have our Brewskis beer tasting segment, and TBones Timeout, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Ian Blackburn Master of Wine Student and innovative wine industry spokesperson, Ian Blackburn drinks wine for a living. Since it was established in 1995, Ian Blackburn has worked on building Learn About Wine into the leading source for wine education and events in Southern California. LearnAboutWine was the first business of its kind: a wine education and event website dedicated to the education, service, and enjoyment of wine. Listen to the show Ian’s passion for wine and entertaining makes him one of the top spokespersons in the United States; he was trained as an educational Ambassador for the Napa Valley Vintners and the Region of Champagne, France. Ian’s expertise and entertaining ways can be heard regularly on Los Angeles radio airwaves like KCRW, KLOS, KROQ, INDIE 103.1, 98.7 and Ian even appeared as an expert on ABC’s “The Bachelor.” Creating wine lifestyle events in order to get more people involved in the enjoyment and appreciation of wine is Ian’s forte. Commissioned by Wiley Publications to write The Pleasure of Wine in 2004, Ian is currently studying for his Masters of Wine and working on his second book at his home office in Downtown Los Angeles Exene Cervenka A true renaissance woman, Exene is a singer, artist and poet whose work traverses virtually every aspect of those disciplines. She is known for her work as singer for the legendary punk band X as well as The Knitters and The Original Sinners. Best known as the singer for X, one of the leaders of the late-'70s/early-'80s California punk explosion, Exene Cervenka has also issued solo albums, launched several side bands, and penned books. Although Cervenka has been closely associated with California, she grew up primarily in Tallahassee, FL, before relocating to Santa Monica, CA, during the summer of 1976. Through a local poetry workshop, Cervenka met John Doe, and the seeds of what would eventually become X were planted. With both sharing vocal duties (and Doe doubling on bass), Doe's friend Billy Zoom supplied guitar in a Duane Eddy style and was soon followed by the arrival of drummer D.J. Bonebrake, resulting in the birth of X in 1977. “I remember one night at the Masque, saying to myself at the age of 22… I just paused for a moment in the middle of my drinking and thought, ‘This is an amazing thing, you’re really lucky to be here right now.’ I realized in that moment how special it all was.” –Exene Cervenka, Jan. 2008 After our interviews with Ian Blackburn and Exene Cervenka, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player. Video chat by Stickam.com Video chat by Stickam.com View more of the show here.

On Thursday, May 31, 2012, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime Swoop and Peter discuss bicycling in southern California. Peter has just completed the soon to be released Where to Bike Orange County. In addition he has many years of experience biking in Long Beach and throughout Southern California. Join us as Peter gives his take on biking safety, equipment, and where to ride. Swoop’s World Primetime is on from 12pm/PST – 1pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Join us at 12pm/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Listen to the show Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player. Video chat by Stickam.com View more of the show here.

On Wednesday May 30, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we are happy to have two outstanding guests. At 8pm/PST we welcome the return of singer/songwriter Steve Delamater.  After our interview with Steve, We are honored to welcome six-time member of the U.S. National Team and U.S. Paralympic Team member Angela Madsen to the show. After Steve and Angela, We will, of course, have our Brewskis beer tasting segment followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Steve Delamater Steve Delamater is from Pasadena, Ca. and started playing guitar when he was 13 years old. “I started writing songs and riffs about a year later,” says Steve. In high school he was influenced by a variety of artists including Brian Eno, the Pixies, and Tom Waits. Listen to the show “When I started as a musician I thought of myself mainly as a guitarist, but soon I began singing and writing real songs; some more intricate, some nostalgic, and some just plain goofy. I’ve played at several wine bars and coffee shops in the LA area – my favorite of which being the Coffee Gallery in Altadena, CA., where I got my start as a performer.” Angela Madsen My Name is Angela Madsen and I am an accomplished ocean rower with 6 Guinness World Records for rowing oceans. I am going to row a solo ocean rowing boat with no support boat from California to Hawaii.  What this means is that I will stay on my little boat the entire time, no one will give me any food or water, I will have to have enough provisions on board to sustain my life for as long as the journey takes.  I will row as many hours a day as I possibly can and will try not to drift too far off course while I sleep.  It begins with the idea followed by logistical planning, purchase, the shipping and outfitting of a solo rowing boat; I will start this rowing expedition Memorial Day weekend, May 31, 2013 from Rainbow Harbor in Long Beach, California or other suitable coastal location and will be rowing approximately 2,500 miles to Honolulu, Hawaii. It is a tribute row to Veterans of all services and to Spirited Adventurer and friend Orlando Rogers who was tragically killed in a plane crash on May 15th 2011. He was 26 years of age and was a Royal Marine. Orlando was very supportive of me and all of my projects and he was very excited about my intentions to do a solo row so as I make my plans I think it would be fitting to make my row a tribute to honor his memory. He wanted and planned on being there for me as he was on the Circumnavigation of Great Britain. Though it will not be the same, he will be there with me for every rowing stroke and every nautical mile. Orlando was a very special and amazing person. The name of my boat shall be The Spirit of Orlando. Through creation of a pledge page and donate button I will be raising money for a veterans charity that is yet to be determined. It is an ambitious plan but I am a paraplegic who rows across oceans. It seems rather normal to me. I am open to connections made through social media and networking to find partners or sponsors for this event so please share my story, my contact info, have a fundraiser for my project 2013 Para Solo Row. Angela recently set a world record in the shot put at the Desert Challenge Games in Mesa, Arizona and will also be competing in the Paralympics in London this summer. After our interviews with Steve Delamater and Angela Madsen, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website.

On Thursday, May 24, 2012, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime Swoop and Peter discuss news of the day. Swoop’s World Primetime is on from 12pm/PST – 1pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Join us at 12pm/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Listen to the show If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player. Video chat by Stickam.com View more of the show here.

On Wednesday May 23, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we are happy to welcome Orange County based band Haster to Swoop’s World Late Night. Haster will be in studio and we'll get the chance to meet theses amazing guys and check out their music. We may even be able to entice them into a live performance. After our interview with Haster, we’ll have our Brewskis beer tasting segment. This week we have a special treat, as we'll be tasting beer provided by a couple of our listeners. So a major shoutout to "VAK"!! Then we'll be joined by Jenn Lew, co-host of The Jake Pentland show. Jenn will add her take no prisoner's opinions to our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. You'll be in for another fun-filled night. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show Haster started in April of 2010 when Brian Tew and David Heida were introduced by a mutual friend. From there, Brian and David began writing the ideas that would later turn into songs. After figuring out a style and sound they wanted to create, they began the hunt for a singer when they put an ad out on Craigslist. In November, Jarret Stockmar replied to the ad and the core members of Haster were solidified. Jarret put his amazing vocals over the musical ideas David and Brian had been working on and those songs later became their debut E.P "Searching" that was released in May 2011. Later Bobby McCool replied to a craigslist ad, and joined the band shortly after the release of "Searching". After playing over 30 shows in 2011, Haster is planning on destroying the music scene in 2012 by putting on awesome shows for old and new to come fans. After our interview with Haster, we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting that is being sponsored this week by a couple of our listeners known affectionately as "VAK," sports talk, rants and more. This week we’ll be tasting Old Rasputin Imperial Stout by North Coast Brewing Company. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player. Video chat by Stickam.com View more of the show here.

On Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 12pm/PST on Swoop’s World Primetime We welcome the band BlackDogHat. The boys will be calling in from the U.K. Tune in as we get to know BlackDogHat and their music. Swoop’s World Primetime is on from 12pm/PST 3pm/EST 8pm/U.K. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com. BlackDogHat came together through the urge to create. Although from London and Athens and with different cultural backgrounds, they had common ground, that of story telling through words, sounds and images. Their music does this and each song paints a picture from soft melodies to rocky ballads. One half of the band, John Sage is Essex born-and-bred. The other half, Matt Gkikas is Greek... and a seaside childhood is one more thing they have in common. Listen to the show The band formed in September 2007 when the two realised that their common passion for music, their background in bands and musical theatre and their similar outlook on the creative process could lead them to something worth pursuing and sharing with as many people as possible. Their style of music is edgy, haunting, melodic with dark undertones, punchy and different. Join us at 12pm/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.