Applaudable Perspectives

Applaudable Perspectives


Latest Episodes

Live With The Diva of Margaritas
February 15, 2024

Pam Lewis is joined by Beth Brown, the owner of Rent-A-Rita, a frozen drink rental company based here in Nashville, TN. The Texas native moved to Nashville at the age of thirty all on her own. Frozen drink rentals were widely available back in Texas, but

High Mountain Breezes
February 08, 2024

Bob Bullock began his career in Los Angeles training under legends such as Humberto Gatica, Reggie Dozier, and Roger Nichols. Over the course of his 40-year career, Bob shifted from engineering to producing and co-producing many artists. Bruce Tarletsky i

Michael Johnathon: Licensing Reimagined
February 01, 2024

Originally from the Hudson Valley in New York State, artist Michael Johnathon moved to the border town of Laredo, TX to work at KLAR-AM. At the urging of folk singer Pete Seeger, he then moved to Mousie, Kentucky in the Appalachian mountains to learn fol

In The Studio with Joe Hand
January 25, 2024

On this episode of Applaudable Perspectives, Pam is joined once again by musician, producer, and engineer Joe Hand, recording live from his studio. Tune in to hear more about his career in the music industry and even hear him play.

Belmont Mansion Management with Mark Brown and Jerry Trescott
January 18, 2024

PLA Media President Pam Lewis records live at the Belmont Mansion featuring Mark Brown and Jerry Trescott to discuss the historical importance of the Belmont Mansion, its various interpretations, and the challenges faced with restoration and evolution. Se

The Dynamic Duo Chuck Rapp and Joseph Gregory
January 11, 2024

Pam is joined by her longtime friends Chuck Rapp and Joseph Gregory. With roots in Nashville and Missouri, the two found each other in the salon business landing themselves celebrity clients. Author and historian Joseph Gregory is also the great-grandson

Give A Hand for Joe Hand
January 04, 2024

On this episode of Applaudable Perspectives, Pam is joined by musician, producer, and engineer Joe Hand. Born in New York and raised in South Florida, he fell in love with music, watching people on TV in music studios. Hand knew he wanted to be making mus

Music Engineering and Industry Professor, John Merchant
December 28, 2023

Pam is joined by the talented music engineer, John Merchant. Originally from Virginia, he grew up around educators as his dad was a professor. Merchant was always destined to be a teacher in the south, but before then, he worked with some incredible artis

Lights, Camera, Action: Alan Dysert
December 22, 2023

On this episode of Applaudable Perspectives, Pam is joined by actor, writer, director, and producer Alan Dysert. He is most well known from his role as Sean Cudahy on ABCs, All My Children, but he has been doing amazing work since. Lights, Camera, Canc

Photography and the Arts with Michael Gomez
December 14, 2023

Gomez was originally born in England before moving with his family to Uganda, Africa. Making his way to the US in 1971, Gomez started his commercial photography business in Nashville at the age of 24 and has just moved his photography to Westlight Studios