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Charles Laquidara: Part Two A Boston legend talks about radio daze

Join Host Buzz Knight and episode two of the Charles Laquidara experience.

Talking Radio Daze.

Promo/Takin A Walk/Greenwich Village Series

This is a promo for The Takin A Walk Greenwich Village Series which begins releasing next week.

Charles Laquidara: Part One/A Boston Radio Legend has some things to get off his chest.

Join Host Buzz Knight on Part One of this Takin A Walk podcast with Charles Laquidara.

Charles is a legendary Boston radio host who loves stirring the pot.

Promo/episode releasing this upcoming week with legendary radio host Charles Laquidara

This is a promo for upcoming episode with Boston radio personality Charles Laquidara

Spencer Proffer: How a man’s passion for music and storytelling fueled an iconic career

Join Host Buzz Knight and Spencer Proffer on this bonus edition of Takin A Walk.

Spencer is a legendary media executive who produces documentaries such as "Chasing Trane" on Hulu and “The Day the Music Died” on Paramount +

Here are show notes for this episode.

Spencer Proffer|| How A Man's Passion for Music and Storytelling Fueled an Iconic Career

Join Host Buzz Knight and Spencer Proffer on this bonus edition of Takin A Walk. Spencer is a legendary media executive who produces documentaries such as "Chasing Trane" on Hulu and “The Day the Music Died” on Paramount. He is the CEO of Meteor17 with a passion for producing premium streaming content utilizing music as an organic component to entertain and have a positive, lasting impact across the globe.  

 

Spencer is a highly regarded media producer and strategist with a long history of connecting with audiences. His productions, and many he has been integrally involved with, have garnered Academy, Golden Globe, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards and nominations.   As a music producer and arranger, his work has sold millions of gold and platinum records. He has a career-long commitment to civil and human rights issues, amongst other civic and charitable causes to which he gives time and resources.  In 2022-2023, Spencer will be producing multiple enterprises with meaningful social responsibility, diversity, and civil rights focus. Spencer believes having multiple voices and current re-imaginations of iconic songs is important as part of his feature documentary films.

 

In addition to having his projects speak to the power and magic of songs that have transcended decades for their musical inspiration and influence, they must show diversity in race and age, gender, sexual orientation, and economic background, amongst other factors, when speaking of the music’s reach.

 

Tune in!

 

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of today’s guest; Spencer Proffer

[01:35] How Spencer cultivated such a love for music in his career

[02:00] The first music experience that became a pivotal point in life

[03:14] What he learned from Clive Davis about leadership early in his career

[04:57] How Spencer developed the character of being a good listener and keen observant

[08:25] What was going through his mind when they were creating the Billy Thorpe event

[09:12] A moment of silence for Billy Thorpe!

[10:36] The journey & motivation behind the production of Chasing the Trane documentary

[19:18] How his reputation of working with people has gone a long way

[20:40] Who has been Spencer’s inspiration for convergence & multi-platform thinking

[22:10] A collaboration with Lee Abrams for a production project

[25:29] Spencer’s next steps despite his achievements in media

[27:01] Ending the show and call to action

 

 

Notable Quotes

• Never take a No for an answer from people when they tell you that you cannot make it. Trust your vision.
• More listening and keen observation are the vital ingredients missing in today’s society.
• Reputation goes a long way. Guard it with all you have.
• You don’t have to be famous to do the extraordinary. Be pure in heart, and have integrity.

Connect With Spencer Proffer

Website: https://www.meteor17.com/spencer-proffer

Wikipedia Profile: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spencer_Proffer

Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-proffer-280468123/

Email: spencer@meteor17.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Promo: Bonus Friday episode with Spencer Proffer/Media Executive/Master Storyteller

Promo for bonus Friday episode with Spencer Proffer

What is the current state of electric vehicles? Industry update with NPD analyst Ben Arnold

Join Host Buzz Knight with NPD analyst Ben Arnold for an update on electric vehicles on Takin A Walk

The Future of Autonomous Autos: Industry Update from Ben Arnold of the NPD Group

Join Host Buzz Knight with Ben Arnold from the NPD Group on this industry update on the status of autonomous automobiles

Tony Massarotti: Harnessing the passion of the Boston Sports Fan on Takin A Walk

Join Host Buzz Knight with Tony Massarotti talking about his new book "This is our city" and about his work as co-host of The Felger and Mazz Show on 98.5 The Sports Hub.

Promo: Tony Massarotti: Harnessing the passion of the Boston Sports Fan

This is a promo for an episode releasing this upcoming week with Tony Massarotti and Buzz Knight on Takin A Walk.

Tony is co-host of the Felger and Mazz show, and this year served as color commentator for The Boston Red Sox.