Anthony Plog on Music

About Anthony Plog on Music

Conversations with performers, composers, and entrepreneurs. Join Tony and some of the world’s great musicians in interviews that are fascinating, illuminating, and funny (well, most of the time).

Publisher

Anthony Plog (host), Eddie Ludema (Producer)

Category

arts · music · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Oct 2020

Latest episode

16 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

212 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Ahmad Baset Azizi: An Afghan-born American trumpeter whose life journey is a remarkable testament to resilience, courage, and selfless service

   Ahmad Baset Azizi is an Afghan-born American trumpeter whose journey is a remarkable testament to resilience and courage. Fleeing Afghanistan to escape the Taliban's ban on Western music, he pursued his musical dreams, achieving three degrees from the University of Kansas. Baset's story embodies not just his passion for music but also a deep commitment to helping others, aspiring to bridge cultures through his experiences. In this conversation, Baset shares his early life in Afghanistan, hi...

2. 

   24 Mar 2026

   Will Leathers: Principal Trumpet of the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Fe Opera, on auditions, collaborations, his new album, and his goals for the future.

   Will Leathers has quickly established himself as a prominent voice in the world of classical trumpet. After studying at the Juilliard School, Will became Principal Trumpet for both the Nashville Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Fe Opera, a remarkable achievement for someone at his stage in their career. He has collaborated with numerous top ensembles and is recognized by CBC Music as one of Canada’s '30 Hot Classical Musicians Under 30.' In this episode, we delve into Will’s evolving orchest...

3. 

   28 Feb 2026

   Ammiel Bushakevitz: A celebrated pianist, collaborative artist, and chamber musician whose journey through classical music has taken him across six continents.

   Ammiel Bushakevitz is a celebrated pianist and chamber musician whose journey through classical music has taken him across six continents, performing in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Concertgebouw, Wigmore Hall, among many more. Born in Jerusalem and raised in South Africa, he discovered his passion for music early on, later studying in Leipzig and Paris under renowned teachers. Ammiel has a particular affinity for the art song, collaborating with leading vocalists and releasi...

Who has been a guest on Anthony Plog on Music

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Chris Gekker
• Jan Swafford
• Frøydis Ree Wekre
• Christoph Hartmann
• Deborah Rutter

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

1,617

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

26 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

22 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 56 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

85