The Wally Opus Podcast

Ep. 23 - UCLA Radio x Wally Opus with Spillway and more...

Wally Opus, LLC — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 21:01:13 -0600

Wes and the Spillway bros join DJ adderall spritz (label-friend, Chloe Gonzales) live on UCLA Radio to talk about the music they're making across multiple projects for the growing roster and network of the Indiana-based label, Wally Opus. NY-based alt country singer/songwriter, Leo Lovechild (friend of Spillway / repped by Wally) calls in and shares a special early listen of his new song out on Feb.14, "Roses".

Hosted and created by label founder, Wesley Luttrell, The Wally Opus Podcast is focused on discovering extraordinary insights through ordinary conversation. The show consists of solo-discussions by Wes about music and entrepreneurship and how those two loves of his meet in the Perfectly Imperfect label from Southern Indiana AS WELL AS interviews with guests ranging from recording artists to entrepreneurs to painters and the occasional real estate agent.

Follow UCLA Radio - https://www.instagram.com/uclaradio/
Follow DJ adderall spritz / Chloe G - https://linktr.ee/girlcowchloe

Check out our label / mgmt company and the artists featured on this episode:
website - https://wallyopus.com/
Spillway - https://linktr.ee/spillwayband
Cathryn Lovett - https://linktr.ee/cathrynlovett
Leo Lovechild - https://linktr.ee/leolovechildmusic
Jax Fleming - https://linktr.ee/jax_fleming

Ep.22 - Wiley x Wally - Sharing Our Label's Story with Maren Logan of Purdue University's Wiley Radio

Wally Opus, LLC — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:16:56 -0500

I love any chance I get to talk about our artist, their music, and the story of our label with people who are genuinely interested. So when Maren Logan of Purdue University's student led Wiley Radio station asked to interview me about the label and our playlist collaboration, Bootgaze Bootleg, I jumped on it! Released on the label's 4th birthday, this recording is one of the more complete renditions of the Wally Opus story; past, present, and future. Thank you for listening. - Wes from Wally Opus

The official Wiley x Wally Opus "Bootgaze Bootleg" Playlist Collaboration: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1rFGrjXcvXQAKqlSTnCiIE?si=440e7df0881c43c8
Follow Wiley Radio - https://www.instagram.com/wileyradio/

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Wally Opus Shop - https://wallyopus.com/collections
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Wally Opus Release Companion Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gW8pkW...
Wally Opus Music Production and Promotion Services - Email wesley@wallyopus.com to learn more.

Ep.21 - A Visit to UCLA Radio (Chloe G Interviewing Wes from Wally Opus)

Wally Opus, LLC — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:17:38 -0500

On a recent trip to sunny California, we stopped by the studios of UCLA Radio to do an interview with our label's friend/ West Coast Coordinator, Chloe Gonzales. We talk founding Wally and Nectar podcasts, where the Swirl came from, and how we came to be friends with the infamous DJ Caprisun. Thank you for listening. - Wes from Wally Opus

Ghost Prom's "My Buddy": https://open.spotify.com/track/4suiZu0MZocLS8g05iRGxD?si=79d562d92ee94d6a
The official UCLA x Wally Opus Indie T'wang Playlist Collaboration: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7hrRfAF5YjjfFkLE7saHZn?si=4e2652467af144b7
Follow UCLA Radio - https://www.instagram.com/uclaradio/

Ep.20 - Wholesome is the New Punk (Reintroducing Wally Opus)

Wally Opus, LLC — Sat, 16 Mar 2024 10:06:26 -0500

It's a been over a year since the last release of The Wally Opus Podcast, so I thought it'd be nice to do a re-introduction as well as try out a new format I've been working on with help from a few friends. - Wes from Wally Opus

Ghost Prom's New Song - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/gho...
Ghost Prom - https://www.ghostprom.com/shows
Wally Opus Release Companion Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gW8pkW...

Tickets for The Chugs in STL on 3/23 - https://sinkholerecords.com/event/the...
The Chugs make music exclusively about Hamm's Beer. - https://thechugsband.com/
Hamm's Beer - http://hammsbeer.com/

Watch vids from Wally Opus - @wallyopusrecords3752
Wally Opus Shop - https://wallyopus.com/collections
All things Wally - https://linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords
Wally Opus Music Production and Promotion Services - Email wesley@wallyopus.com to learn more.

Ep.19 - Cooper - 2022 in Review

Wes Luttrell / Wally Opus — Fri, 30 Dec 2022 09:11:40 -0600

Returning to the podcast is Cooper, an American visual artist who was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. As a snowstorm moved in, we caught up over a few beers reflecting on his sold out show in London, what it takes to be an artist, and what’s to come in 2023, including a special announcement regarding his next major gallery show.

The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records.

Follow Cooper and his Art: https://www.instagram.com/iam.cooper/

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: https://linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded December 22, 2022.

Ep. 18 - Ryan Ford - Bear Fruit Founder

Wes Luttrell / Wally Opus — Fri, 23 Dec 2022 07:21:13 -0600

Ryan Ford is an entrepreneur originally from Southern Indiana. In March of 2022, he and his wife Lexi founded Bear Fruit Bowls and Coffee in Pensacola Beach, Florida, where they make fresh delicious açaí bowls and pour gourmet coffee.

The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records.

Follow Ryan and his company: https://www.instagram.com/bearfruitbowlsfl/

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Recorded December 20, 2022.

Ep.17 - Darin Harger - AMP Drummer / Fuchsia Fest Founder

Wes Luttrell / Wally Opus — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 11:03:24 -0600

Darin Harger is the drummer and a founding member of one of Southern Indiana’s top post hardcore bands, A Modest Proposal. Formed in 2017, AMP has released one album, one EP, and three singles, of which one, “Arson”, has garnered nearly 18,000 Spotify streams to date. The band has spent the past six months on multiple tour runs around the Midwest, sharing one of those tours with Nashville-based band, Khamsin, of which Darin is also the drummer. In August of 2021, Darin launched the Evansville-based, Fuchsia Fest, an annual music and arts festival dedicated to hosting bands and visual artists from around Southern Indiana. In addition to doing music, Darin shoots photography on film, which he sells online.

The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records.

Follow Darin and his projects: https://www.instagram.com/darin.harger/

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded December 14, 2022.

Ep.16 - Sam Hahn - A New Country Voice

Wes Luttrell / Wally Opus — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:36:41 -0600

Sam Hahn is a Country singer and songwriter from Southern Indiana. Co-written with our mutual buddy Daniel Williams and recorded/produced by Sean Rogers of Hey World Productions in Nashville,TN, Sam’s debut single, “Hell of a Ride,'' hit streaming platforms on August 5, 2022.

The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records.

Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samhahn_/

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded December 1, 2022.

Ep.15 - Jorren Locher - Owner & Operator of JRL Local

Wes Luttrell / Wally Opus — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 10:12:57 -0600

Jorren (Royce) Locher is owner and operator of JRL Local, one of Southern Indiana’s top multimedia companies specializing in Video Production, Commercial Photography, and Audio/Video Podcast creation. Located right here in Evansville, Indiana, Jorren and his team have been servicing the tristate area since 2019 working with such local brands as JP Marine, Evansville Rescue Mission, Mr. Fence, the Evansville Fire Department, Edge AutoSports, and Visit Evansville, to name a few. For the past several years, Jorren has hosted JRL’s “Local Business Take Over”, an effort to show off local businesses and to promote experiences around Southern Indiana. Jorren is also a member of 100 Guys Who Care, a fundraising initiative that gives away $10,000 per quarter to non-profit organizations around the tristate.

The Wally Opus Podcast is created and hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records.

Follow JRL: https://www.facebook.com/JRLLocal

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded November 21, 2022.

Announcement! - The Wally Opus Podcast

Wes Luttrell / Wally Opus — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 09:34:20 -0600

I've decided to lay to rest the theme/brand/name, "Mining In The Foothills", and have renamed the podcast, The Wally Opus Podcast. Nothing about the show's format will change; only the name. I'll continue interviewing Doers (artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, badass folks) from around the Midwest with hopes of inspiring you or entertaining you or perhaps teaching you something about something cool. Please share the show with others who think will enjoy it and thank you so much for choosing to listen. - Wes From Wally Opus

Follow the Show: https://www.instagram.com/wopodcast/

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Ep.14 - Hannah Evelyn - Indie Rock Songstress

MITF / Wally Opus — Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:28:38 -0600

Hannah Evelyn is the lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of one of Southern Indiana’s top Indie Rock bands, The Hannah Evelyn Trio. Hannah’s first album, Exposed Floors, hit streaming platforms in October of 2019, followed by two, five-song EP’s released in October 2020 and October 2021, both of which were recorded with Steve Tyner at Black Cat Recording. Over the past three years, Hannah and her bandmates, drummer Benji Koelling and bassist Jared Majors-Manley, have played shows across the Tri-State including sets at Parksfest and at venues like the Civic Theatre, Bokeh Lounge, and StageTwo@321. Hannah is currently working on her 4th studio record.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Hannah: https://www.instagram.com/hannah.evelyn.music/

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded November 16, 2022.

Ep.13 - Marcus Hoh - Singer, Songwriter, Sunny Boy

MITF / Wally Opus — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 07:47:22 -0600

From the archives, an interview I did in August of 2021 with a Folk-flavored, Beatles-esq, singer/songwriter, Marcus Hoh. I caught Marcus right before he moved to Michigan last year to attend college and had a great talk with him about his inspirations, his songwriting, and even got a live performance at the end of the episode. His new single “This Weather” hit platforms last week.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Marcus: https://www.instagram.com/marcus.hoh/

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded August, 2021.

Ep.12 - Chris Schmitt - mid . west . vintage

MITF / Wally Opus — Fri, 11 Nov 2022 10:08:34 -0600

Christ Schmitt is the owner and operator of Midwest Vintage, an apparel curatortion brand that finds and sells unique and sometimes rare vintage clothing items. Chris has garnered over 90 five-star reviews on Depop and also sells his findings to local vintage clothing shops around the Midwest.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Chris and his brand: https://www.instagram.com/mid.west.vintage/

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded on November 10, 2022.

Ep.11 -Sam Kuban - The Man Behind the Swampy Eyes

MITF / Wally Opus — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 10:15:22 -0500

Sam Kuban is the lead singer, guitar player, bass player, drummer and the founding member of one of Southern Indiana’s strangest folk projects, Swamp Eyes. Hitting all platforms on December 9, 2022, Sam’s first full-length Swamp Eyes album titled, “Something’s In The Hall”, is a direct emotional response to navigating the intense fear surrounding an unforeseen diagnosis and its complications from a parental perspective. When not being all things Swamp Eyes, Sam is the drummer and lead singer in the surf rock Hamm’s beer-band, The Chugs. He is also the founder of Dead Ends Entertainment, a company specializing in novelty games, books, and apparel. In 2018, Sam made his big screen debut as Big Aviators in the hit thriller, Bullitt County. Sam also serves as an editor for Melodic Virtue, a publishing company that specializes in limited series coffee table books about influential punk rock bands, and is a founder of Dareaoke, a phone app for daring people to sing Karaoke. Sam lives in Evansville, Indiana with his wife, two daughters, and two dogs.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Swamp Eyes: instagram.com/swampeyesmusic/

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded on November 3, 2022.

Ep.10 - Jaxon Fleming - Lead Singer of Atlas of The Dogs

MITF / Wally Opus — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:39:27 -0500

Jaxon Fleming is the lead singer and founding member of one of Southern Indiana’s hottest up and coming rock bands, Atlas of The Dogs. Hailed by News4U Magazine as “one of the tri-state’s most dynamic frontmen”, Jaxon spearheaded his band’s debut release, a 7-track EP titled “Rising // Falling” before diving fully in as a collaborator with his bandmates on their second release, a Wally Opus-produced single titled, “Miss Cocaine”. Kicking off this past summer, Jax and his bandmates have been on the Dog Eat Dog Tour playing shows around the Midwest in cities such as Indy, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Evansville. Atlas of The Dogs is currently preparing for the release of their second Wally Opus-produced single, a pop-infused rock ballad turned anthem titled, “Running”, which is set to hit all streaming platforms later this year.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Jax and Atlas: instagram.com/atlasofthedogs/

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Recorded on October 21, 2022.

Ep.9 - Flesh Hole - Your Local Hardcore Punk Band

MITF / Wally Opus — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:44:15 -0500

Flesh Hole is a Hardcore Punk Band from Evansville, Indiana, who's been "shoving the scene in all the right places" since 2018. Comprised of Mason Bradley (drums), Bryson Pace (vocals), Derek Hardin (guitar), and Cameron Wolf (bass), Flesh Hole released their Ron Pease-produced debut album, "Momo Chug", on October 21, 2020. This episode was recorded on September 9, 2021.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Flesh Hole: instagram.com/fleshholeofficial/

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Ep.8 - Thomas Bernardin - An Honest Filmmaker

MITF / Wally Opus — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:33:54 -0500

Thomas Berdardin is a filmmaker from Southern Indiana with over 15 years of experience in film and video production. He has made films for brands like B-Fit (Formerly Bob’s Gym), The Tidy Home, and The Boys and Girls Club; and told the cinematic stories of artists like Lash Larue, Christa Wells, The Strangers, and, most recently, Cooper. Thomas is currently directing and spearheading a crowd-funded IndieFilm titled, Factors, which is being shot on 16mm film and is set for release later this year.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Thomas: instagram.com/thomasbernardin

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded on October 7, 2022.

Ep.7 - Kody Jones - The Man with a Camera

MITF / Wally Opus — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 06:21:23 -0500

Kody Jones is a photographer from Southern Indiana who specializes in photographing live Hip Hop and Rock n Roll shows. Kody is the official photographer for The Strangers, but has photographed for acts like Atlas of The Dogs, The Criticals, City Morgue, CuJo, and, of course, The Strangers. Kody's latest gig was capturing The Strangers main stage performance at the 2022 Louder Than Life Festival, which took place on Sunday, Sept. 25. In August of 2022, Kody launched the Nobody Collective, an independent clothing brand.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Kody: instagram.com/thekodyjones

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded on September 29, 2022.

Ep.6 - Kadin Rea - Bass Guitarist of The Strangers

MITF / Wally Opus — Fri, 30 Sep 2022 07:06:50 -0500

Kadin Rea is the bass guitarist, and like two of my previous podcast guests Rylan Cox and Lucas Washington, is another founding member of Southern Indiana’s Rock n Roll sensation, The Strangers. In the past six months, Kadin and his bandmates have released their debut album, toured around the MIdwest playing shows in cities like Nashville, Cincinnati, and Indy, released a mini documentary, and, most recently, won the DWPresents Battle for the Big Stage, which landed them a gig at the legendary Troubadour in Los Angeles, California. From there, The Strangers were granted a slot playing the Main Stage at the 2022 Louder Than Life music festival, which took place on Sunday, September 25th in Louisville, Kentucky. For the past four years, Kadin has also been a live sound engineer for the Hoosier Celebration Theater, mixing the audio of daily theatrical shows taking place at Holiday World and Splashin' Safari in Santa Claus, Indiana. This past May, Kadin graduated from Heritage Hills High School and currently resides with his family, who also lives in Santa Claus, Indiana.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Kadin: instagram.com/kadin_rea

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Recorded on September 21, 2022.

Ep.5 - Cooper - A Mighty Fine Artist

MITF / Wally Opus — Fri, 23 Sep 2022 06:14:08 -0500

Cooper is a fine artist aiming to “reimagining the genre of still life, bringing a fresh new style to represent the beauty of nature.” He has collaborated on projects with global brands such as Puma, WeTransfer, Adidas, and the Dew Tour, to name only a few, and with recording artists such as Whethan, Para Doc, and J. Quiles. Cooper is currently represented as a fine artist by the Maddox Gallery, a London-based art brokerage that owns renowned galleries in London, LA, and Switzerland. The week this show was recorded, Cooper had just wrapped up a year's worth of painting 31 new works for his first London show with Maddox scheduled to take place on October 13, 2022.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Cooper: instagram.com/iam.cooper/

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded on September 16, 2022.

Ep.4 - Lucas Washington - Lead Singer of The Strangers

MITF / Wally Opus — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:27:46 -0500

Lucas Washington is the lead singer and, like Rylan Cox from my first episode, is another founding member of Southern Indiana’s most exciting, most happenin’, and most Rock n Roll band, The Strangers. Lucas drops in to tell me about his band's unforgettable show at the Troubadour and how they're now preparing for a show at his personal DREAM VENUE, the Main Stage at Louder Than Life.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow Lucas and The Strangers: https://linktr.ee/Thestrangersmedia

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded on September 7, 2022.

Ep. 3 - Brian Day and Thomas Grimm - Evansville’s Top Podcasters

MITF / Wally Opus — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:04:10 -0500

Brian Day and Thomas Grimm are the hosts of Southern Indiana’s most outrageous, most exciting, and most popular podcast, The Days Grimm Podcast (LLC). Launched in December of 2020, The Days Grimm is a comfortable, relaxed space where Brain and Thomas interview local business owners, artists, bands, and other interesting folks who simply have an inspiring story to tell. To date, the duo has released 88 episodes, which air weekly and can be found on all podcast streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and, in full video, on Youtube.

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Watch the Days Grimm Podcast: www.youtube.com/c/TheDaysGrimm

Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords

Recorded on September 2, 2022.

Ep.2 - Chloe Luttrell - Wife, Mom, and Agent

MITF / Wally Opus — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:59:38 -0500

Chloe Luttrell is a sophomore real estate agent at Southwest Indiana’s top real estate brokerage (based on units sold), Dauby Real Estate. In the Spring of 2020, just as Covid crept its way into American life, Chloe left her job fundraising in nonprofits to pursue a career in real estate, and has cut her teeth as a buyers agent helping more than 60 families find homes across the Tri-State area over the past two years. Chloe is a graduate of the University of Southern Indiana and currently resides in Evansville, Indiana with her young son and her husband (me).

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Buy or List a House with Chloe:
https://www.daubyrealestate.com/

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Recorded on August 26, 2022.

Original Release Date: September 2, 2022.

Ep.1 - Rylan Cox - Lead Guitarist of The Strangers

MITF / Wally Opus — Thu, 08 Sep 2022 10:55:48 -0500

Rylan Cox is the lead guitarist and a founding member of one of the most ambitious, most promising, and most badass Rock and Roll bands in Southern Indiana, The Strangers. Rylan agreed to be the inaugural guest on Mining In The Foothills and shared stories about making his first record, ideas on writing music and playing guitar, and a few thoughts on what it's been like losing a bandmate and how he's being honored in the music. Oh, and please vote for them on Sunday night to get them a spot at the 2022 Louder Than Life Fest!

Mining In The Foothills is a Wally Opus podcast production created and hosted by Wes Luttrell.

Follow The Strangers: linktr.ee/Thestrangersmedia

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Recorded on August 19, 2022.

Original Release Date: August 26, 2022.