Herizon Music: The Podcast

About Herizon Music: The Podcast

Herizon Music: Whether on stage, behind the scenes, or on air, Herizon Music introduces you to the women who are defining the music industry and the issues that affect them. Each episode is entertaining, inspiring, and relatable. Join our band of dreamers, rule breakers, and rock stars today! Hosted by Thea Wood. Subscribe to our newsletter at HerizonMusic.com. www.herizonmusic.com (https://www.herizonmusic.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Thea Wood

Category

music · music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

7 May 2019

Latest episode

18 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Apr 2026

   Podcast: Sintija Brence and The Politics of Grunge

   Welcome to another episode of Herizon Music! Today’s guest comes to us from England! Her new book From Seattle To The System: Grunge As Political Expression is drawn from a thesis she completed at York St. John University where she is a PhD researcher in American History and Sociomusicology. She’s also a fan of film and photography with a short documentary interview series called Close Focus. She was a teaching assistant at MetFilm School in Leeds and posts her music films and photography online. She’s no stranger to Herizon Music, as we discussed the effects of celebrity political endorsements just before the 2024 U.S. Presidential election. She’s a favorite music history buff and sister Substacker, I’m thrilled to welcome Sintija Brence! 👇🏻 Video podcast link below. 👇🏻 In This Episode * Why she pursued socio musicology studies and the grunge genre in particular * Definition of grunge and why its political roots began in Seattle * Music censorship as a bi-partisan issue * The woman who had the most influence on the male-dominated genre * Music as a means to oppress or liberate people through history Plus, Sintija’s answers to the Shakedown Questions! Recorded in October 2025.Herizon Music is produced by Thea Wood Productions, LLC, an Amazon Associate that earns from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Disclaimer: Opinions of Herizon Music show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, advisors, or contractors.If you’d like to reproduce this podcast or a portion of the podcast or associated content, you must obtain prior approval in writing from Thea Wood Productions, LLC. Email herizonmusic@substack.com (mailto:herizonmusic@substack.com). Guest Links Buy Sintija Brence’s book (https://amzn.to/4cghljJ) Website (https://grungeincluded.substack.com) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/sintijabre/) Show Credits Guest: Sintija BrenceHost: Thea WoodProduction: Thea Wood Together We Rise! Please help us champion female trailblazers and rising stars in the music industry. Proceeds go toward podcast, newsletter, and artist showcase production costs. If these text links do not work for you, visit this page (https://www.herizonmusic.com/p/caroline-in-the-garden-artist-showcase) and scroll to the bottom * Become a paid subscriber: only $12 for 12 months (https://www.herizonmusic.com/anniversarydiscount)! * Shop Herizon Music’s Itty Bitty Store (https://herizon-music.printify.me) * Drop $2 in the coffee can tip jar (http://buymeacoffee.com/herizonmusic) (or more!) * Buy a gift sub for a friend (https://www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe?coupon=2a135d4e&gift=true) * Sign up for Qobuz using this link (https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/music/streaming/offers/studio?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliation&utm_campaign=HerizonMusic_Social+Content&qbzs=awin&qbzc=affiliation&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=229443&awc=33441_1763681049_a54801ff7aa8bdad393fc6008a43ee4d) (HM earns a small commission) * Ask Thea about sponsoring the podcast or showcases. The video podcast is for paid subscribers. If a picture is worth a thousand words, video is priceless! Only available at HerizonMusic.com/s/video-vault Become a paid subscriber: only $12 for 12 months (https://www.herizonmusic.com/anniversarydiscount)! Get full access to Herizon Music at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe (https://www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

2. 

   6 Nov 2025

   John Thomas: The Kalamazoo Gals' Almost Forgotten Story

   John Thomas: The Kalamazoo Gals’ Almost Forgotten Story This is an historic episode of Herizon Music. For the first time since launching in 2019, I am interviewing a MAN on the podcast. And I cannot think of any other man I would rather have than today’s guest. We met at an “off” SXSW event hosted by Texchromosome in 2022. He held a World War II era acoustic Gibson guitar and was talking about his new book Kalamazoo Gals. Come to find out, he has unearthed an incredible almost-forgotten history about the women who stepped in and crafted Gibson guitars while the men in their lives were at war. These guitars are considered some of the finest ever made by Gibson. It was a five-year journey of research, conversations, and travel. The story is so remarkable, it’s become a documentary that won Best Short Documentary awards at the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival and Red Dirt Film Festival. And there are more festivals screening the film in 2025. He’s an author, a musician, an attorney, a law professor, an avid cyclist, and a champion of women in music. Meet John Thomas! (Documentary trailer below) In This Episode * How John Thomas stumbled upon the photo that revealed Gibson’s female workforce during WWII. * The scientific proof that these “Banner” wartime guitars were the finest craftsmanship that Gibson has produced and why. * The stories of three surviving Gibson workers whom John interviewed for the book and new documentary. * How Gibson’s reaction to the book has evolved over the years (a rollercoaster ride). Plus, John’s answers to the Shakedown Questions! This episode was recorded in April 2025. Disclaimer: Opinions of Herizon Music show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, advisors, or contractors. Herizon Music is produced by Thea Wood Productions, LLC, an Amazon Associate that earns from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Guest Links If you don’t see these links (or embedded videos!) on your podcast platform, get the full experience at HerizonMusic.com (https://www.herizonmusic.com). Buy John Thomas’s Kalamazoo Gals here on Amazon. Kalamazoo Gals Website & Social Links Documentary Trailer Credits Guest: John ThomasHost: Thea Wood Listen to other episodes of Herizon Music: The Podcast (https://www.herizonmusic.com/podcast). Support This Podcast There are 3 ways you can support women in music and Herizon Music: The Podcast: * Opt into a paid subscription. Upgrade here (https://www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe). * Sponsor a podcast episode! You or your business can reach our dreamers, rule breakers and rockstars in the most positive way possible! It’s super affordable to sponsor this evergreen content that includes a midroll after The Shakedown questions and logo/link in the Show Notes. Email me for a rate card (mailto:thea@herizonmusic.org). * Sponsor an issue (or two or three!) of the Herizon Music Newsletter. It costs time and money to publish the exposés, news, and interviews that over a thousand subscribers and 3,000 social media followers read. Email me for a rate card (mailto:thea@herizonmusic.org) for this and other marketing opportunities. If you’d like to reproduce this podcast or a portion of the podcast or associated content, you must obtain prior approval in writing from Thea Wood Productions, LLC. Email herizonmusic@substack.com (mailto:herizonmusic@substack.com). Get full access to Herizon Music: Newsletter & Podcast at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe (https://www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

3. 

   2 May 2025

   Jazmine Valencia: From Record Label Intern to Digital Marketing Mentor

   Today’s guest is a DJ turned music executive and founder of JV Agency, a music marketing firm celebrating its 10 year anniversary. She has handled thousands of album launches throughout her career, including for acts like Fall Out Boy, Shawn Mendes, and the Killers. She specializes in digital marketing with a side passion for empowering women in the music industry. She pays it forward by bringing in interns with the goal of mentoring and creating a career path for them. In fact, her own path started as an intern at Def Jam Records. As a public speaker, she has appeared at SXSW, Canadian Music Week, Live Nation All Access Fest, numerous university events, and is a GRAMMY U mentor. She’s been quoted by Forbes, CNBC, and the LA Times. She’s the music marketing maven with the motto “Stay resilient, stay authentic.” Meet Jazmine “DJ Jazzy” Valencia! (see links and videos below) In This Episode * How an internship at Def Jam Records defined her career path * Jazmine’s “Marketing Starts At Home” philosophy explained * Two big mistakes emerging artists make in marketing themselves * Most common marketing challenge female artists face that male artists do not * Mentoring through internships at her own agency and at GRAMMY U * Emerging female acts Jazmine’s excited about Plus Jazmine Valencia’s answers to the Shakedown Questions! Recorded in March 2024. Disclaimer: Opinions of Herizon Music show guests are not necessarily those of Thea Wood Productions, LLC or its employees, volunteers, advisors, or contractors. Herizon Music is produced by Thea Wood Productions, LLC, an Amazon Associate that earns from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Guest Links If you don’t see these links (or embedded videos!) on your podcast platform, get the full experience at HerizonMusic.com (https://www.herizonmusic.com). JV Agency (https://www.jvagency.co)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazminevalencia/)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/djjazzy/) Credits Guest: Jazmine ValenciaHost: Thea WoodProducer: Thea Wood Productions, LLC Listen to other episodes of Herizon Music: The Podcast (https://www.herizonmusic.com/podcast). Support This Podcast Subscribe to Herizon Music: The Podcast & Newsletter for free. You can also fiscally support our mission to promote gender equity in music. Since launching in 2019, Herizon Music was recognized as a finalist for the Women Changing The World Awards (Journalism & Media category, 2025), ranked #15 in FeedSpot's 2025 Top 45 Women In Music Podcasts, Podcast Magazine's "Top 20 Mom Podcasters of 2020," and Pretty Progressive's “Inspiring Podcasts for Women in Their 20s.” * Opt into a paid subscription - only $7.50 per month! You can pay $72 in advance for 12 months (or $6 per month) or become a Founding Member for $216 annually. Upgrade here (https://www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe). * Sponsor a podcast episode! You or your business can reach our dreamers, rule breakers and rockstars in the most positive way possible! It’s super affordable to sponsor this evergreen content that includes a midroll after The Shakedown questions and logo/link in the Show Notes. Email me for a rate card (mailto:thea@herizonmusic.org). * Sponsor an issue (or two or three!) of the Herizon Music Newsletter. It costs time and money to publish the exposés, news, and interviews that over a thousand subscribers and 3,000 social media followers read. Email me for a rate card (mailto:thea@herizonmusic.org) for this and other marketing opportunities. If you'd like to reproduce this podcast or a portion of the podcast or associated content, you must obtain prior approval in writing from Thea Wood Productions, LLC. Email herizonmusic@substack.com (mailto:herizonmusic@substack.com). Get full access to Herizon Music: The Newsletter at www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe (https://www.herizonmusic.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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

Quality

40

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77