Show notes
Walter Martin spent decades making and playing music, most famously with the indie rock bands Jonathan Fire*Eater and The Walkmen. Recently, he's started a new crazy good turn, helping people like you and me rediscover the joy of music through his Walter Martin Radio Hour show and Substack. In this episode, we discuss: How a single instrument (like the organ) can change how you hear a song. Why Walter chooses positivity over rock criticism. Moving past the "judgmental" years to love bands you once dismissed. The "Crazy Good Turn" of human-to-human music discovery. Chapters & Timed Links: [05:07] The Austin Kleon Connection: How two creators found each other through "the magic of the internet." [07:29] From NYC to Upstate: The origin of The Walter Martin Radio Hour. [10:16] The Classical Club: Why Walter is diving deep into Strauss and Stravinsky. [12:07] The Organ Episode: Learning to hear the difference between a Hammond and a Farfisa. [21:43] Breaking the "Teenage Rules": How Walter learned to love the Grateful Dead and Neil Young. [23:52] Walter's Favorite new musician right now. [28:57] Walter's Songs: Discussing "The Rat" and the autobiographical beauty of "The Soldier." [31:33] Who's done a Crazy Good Turn for Walter?
