Kind of a Big Deal

Just a quick update to what's been going on in the world of Kind of a Big Deal and a reassurance that we'll be back soon with lots of entertaining stories and interesting Big Deals...or is it entertaining Big Deals and entertaining stories? Whatever, we've fired the staff again and are moving our top secret production studios to the room next door. Keep in touch through our Facebook and Twitter @bigdealpodcast!

Part 2 of our incredible conversation with Howard Gittli, musician extraordinaire, on location at Mom's Music. We talk about everything under the sun, and had such a great time, we know Howard will be on the show again. Let us know what you think, or if you're involved in the great Louisville music scene, tweet us @bigdealpodcast and we'll see if you're a Big Deal like Howard!

When Allen is away, Mike will play! Well, try to anyway. Updating the #MusicinDaVille proved to be so daunting, Mike had to call in a special guest to help out...His lovely wife! Lisa joins the update with a recap of a great concert she, her sister, and our niece attended. Hope you enjoy the episode over the 4th of July Holiday, get out and enjoy some live music, and thank you for downloading!

We couldn't be happier to be talking with Howard Gittli, on location at a Louisville landmark Mom's Music, discussing music, movies, teaching new musicians, growing older, and of course, The Louisville Crashers. Visit www.momsmusic.com and www.thelouisvillecrashers.com and let us know what you thought of the episode on Twitter @bigdealpodcast. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!

After a catastrophic hard drive crash we're back online, but unfortunately we lost an episode recorded with great guests from AXIS Ministries of Louisville. Don't be disappointed, we were able to get the director, Derek Snyder back for a re-dux! We missed Andrew and Madison, but we'll catch up with them shortly...They can't hide for long. Be sure to visit AXIS at www.axislou.com, on Twitter @axislou and Instagram @axislouisville. They're on Facebook, as are we, @bigdealpodcast. If you haven't already, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes and show us some love! We're flattered that you're listening to a couple of big deals, and tweet us back if you're a Big Deal that needs to be on the show!

A new experiment for us! The #MusicinDaVille segment has proven so popular, we're spinning it off to it's own episode! Best of all...It's still FREE! Join us this week for the best of who is playing in Louisville along with a trip down memory lane with Weird Al.

Everyone deserves a break, and while we don't, we're taking one anyway. We didn't want to leave our #MusicInDaVille listeners wondering what to do, so we recorded a special abbreviated episode. But, we had a special surprise guest, and goofiness broke out, and it ended up not being all that abbreviated. Anyway, thanks for downloading, share the news with your friends on Facebook and Twitter @bigdealpodcast, and share the love on iTunes!

Episode 10 is here, and we learn about the great sport of Pickleball, from local Pickleball expert Chrissy Haywood (who also happens to be the wife of the co-host). Join us for great fun as we tend to get off topic here and there. Be sure to like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @bigdealpodcast. If you choose to subscribe on iTunes, be sure to share the love!

If you missed part 1 of the fantastic guest appearance of Gil Reyes, go back and listen to episode 8. Then, restart our ninth episode to hear how it ends! Gil fills us in on venues, the fantastic upcoming Theatre 502 season, and the song he recommends to get rid of earworms. Plus, tons of news from #MusicInDaVille, including the upcoming MERF benefit at Stevie Ray's...wow, they should be a sponsor! Thanks for downloading and tell your friends! @bigdealpodcast on Twitter and Facebook.com/BigDealPodcast.

We're so excited to have Gil Reyes joining Kind of a Big Deal to discuss the theater scene in Louisville and the terrific things Theatre 502 and StageOne are doing in town. It was so much fun, we ran over and have decided to split the episode into two parts! Stay tuned through the end of this episode though, as during #musicindaville, we discuss the losing of a musical legend. Thanks for downloading and share with your friends! Like our new Facebook page www.facebook.com/bigdealpodcast and always on Twitter @bigdealpodcast.

Thanks for downloading this next great episode of Kind of a Big Deal, and we apologize as our episodes keep creeping longer...There are a lot of Big Deal's to talk about, but we'll work on getting it back down to the 30 minutes that we know you love. This week, we discuss local traffic nightmares, lawn equipment, and just because we didn't think ESPN was giving it enough attention, we talk about Tom Brady. Allen's Big Deals of the Week MAY have a new name #musicindaville, but we're still taking suggestions. Anyway, tune in for great bands appearing around town in great venues such as the Mercury Ballroom and RiverStage. Thanks again, be sure that you're following us on twitter @bigdealpodcast, and subscribe on iTunes if you want to make it simple to download as soon as episodes are posted!

Join us today as we discuss what may be the biggest movie release of the summer (we're betting that people go see it), the NFL Draft (which more people watched than the World Series), and of course, Allen's segment of which we MAY have a name. It's Derby Weekend in Louisville! Tweet us @bigdealpodcast, let us know what you think, if you have a Derby experience, and if you have seen that movie that came out. Thanks for downloading!

Episode 5 is here, and you probably didn’t think we’d make it this far! A HUGE thank you to our 240+ followers on Twitter @bigdealpodcast and the hundreds of listeners to last week’s episode. Hopefully we didn’t drive too many away as this week, we have two very special guests talking about WinShape Camps of Louisville. You can find out more information at www.winshapecamps.org or by going to their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/WinShapeLouisville?fref=ts&ref=br_tf Just so we don’t appear too serious, Allen and Mike compensate with their usual amount of goofy, plus Allen goes through his yet unnamed segment on who to listen for in Louisville, including The Louisville Crashers, Famous on Friday, Rumors, Soundtrip, The Billy Davis Group, and more. Coming soon, a Facebook page where we’ll post this information as well!

We discuss the latest craze to crash Facebook on phones everywhere and the latest movie trailer to crash the Internet...In case you haven't heard, that movie franchise that took us to a galaxy far, far away is back in a big way this December. No guest this week, but who needs one with a Big Deal like that? Oh, and Allen tells us who to go see this week as well. @bigdealpodcast

Even with an audio problem, and since it mostly impacted Mike's voice it may not be perceived as a problem by most, we have a fun episode for our millions of listeners. We're learning! Our special guest this week is Stephanie Sturgeon, Quality Nurse (that's actually a title, not a description...but it's also a great description) with the Baptist Health System. Listen in as we really show Stephanie how little we know about healthcare, and she shows that she is a Big Deal. Tweet us @bigdealpodcast and let us know how we're doing and if you would like to be a Big Deal guest!

Just a couple of big deals talking about other big deals, and this week the Big Deal is that we're actually recording again! We'll record on Friday and post on Sunday or Monday, every week...or until we don't. Tweet us @bigdealpodcast, especially if you would like to be on the show.

We're finally here! This first episode may not feature a guest, but you won't be bored. Follow us on Twitter @bigdealpodcast or email us at kindofabigdealpodcast@gmail.com