Jedd Beaudoin
Strange Currency Host | Into Music Podcast HostJedd Beaudoin is host and producer of the syndicated music show Strange Currency, which he launched in 2008. In addition to that role, he serves as an arts reporter for the station, primarily covering music with occasional explorations of books and theatre. More recently, he launched the podcast Into Music, which examines musical mentorship and creative approaches to the composition, recording and performance of songs. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Wichita State University where he has also taught in the Department of English and College of Fine Arts. As a freelance writer, he spent years acquiring bylines in a variety of publications including No Depression, PopMatters, and Keyboard.
He enjoys heavy metal concerts and record hunting.
Jedd can be reached by email at beaudoin@kmuw.org.
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In this conversation Kimmortal reflected on how creativity was central to their family household, hearing hip-hop for the first time and finding stories in the margins. -
Arad Evans and Matt Hunter recently spoke about their formation as well as their approach to composition and more. -
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In this conversation, Knox Chandler discusses the origins of The Sound, his life in Conneticut, and what he sees as his musical future. -
Texas singer-songwriter James McMurtry is on tour supporting his latest album, "The Black Dog and The Wandering Boy." McMurtry says that working with producer Don Dixon was central to the album's artistic success. -
Lawrence Gowan speaks about the making of Circling From Above, how he and his bandmates have a shared love of the vinyl listening experience, and how music can inspire people in all walks of life. -
Brian Christinzio spoke with us recently from his home in Manchester about this new album, the fears and anxieties that inspired the songs and how the album is not meant to provide answers about the incidents depicted in its songs. -
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The band Sister Sadie is getting ready to release a new album and the band's co-founder Deanie Richardson says the record in part celebrates country music from the '90s. -
In this conversation Willie Nile discusses The Great Yellow Light, his positive outlook on life, as well as his friendship with The Alarm’s Mike Peters, who passed just before our conversation took place earlier in 2025. The Great Yellow Light is out June 20.
