Hero Radio: Stories Beyond the Music

About Hero Radio: Stories Beyond the Music

From the call to adventure, to the darkest moments of the abyss, to the triumphant return home, students from KAA's Melodic Connections use the story archetype of the hero's journey to tell the stories of prominent musicians and artists in their hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Guests are interviewed by students at Melodic Connections, a music therapy studio for individuals with developmental disabilities, who use this podcast to journey with musicians they admire and make connections based on their shared love of music. Our students find common ground between their experiences in our community music therapy studio and the lives and stories of professional artists and musicians. Whether you play a starring role on stage, sing at a local hot spot, or enjoy visiting art museums, this podcast will connect you with interesting artists of all abilities.

Publisher

Melodic Connections

Category

music · music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jul 2017

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   8.3 The Music Professor Jim LaBarbara

   In this special episode we interview The Music Professor Jim LaBarbabra. Jim has been a local radio icon for over 50 years. Jim discusses his autobiography, the time he raced a boat in Lake Erie, sharing a birthday cake with the Rolling Stones and being teased by the Beatles. We hope you enjoy this realy fun episode!

2. 

   4 Sept 2026

   8.2 Brian Lovely

   In this special episode of Hero Radio we interview one of Cincinnati's most talented musicians, Brian Lovely. Brian shares his stories from the road with his various bands which include Blessid Union of Souls, The Faux Frenchmen and Flying Underground. Want to hear about the time he shared the stage with Spinal Tap? Tune In!

3. 

   24 Apr 2026

   8.1 Dr. Patty Manning-Courtney

   In this very special episode we interview Dr. Patty Manning-Courtney, Developmemntal Pediatrician and former Chief of Staff of Cincinnati Childrens Hospital. Dr. Manning-Courtney discusses her career, founding the Kelly O'Leary Center for individuals with ASD in 1998 and taking over Chief of Staff duties right before Covid. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Who has been a guest on Hero Radio: Stories Beyond the Music

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

• Brent Keltch
• Patrick Ober
• Mark Borison
• Eddie Fingers
• Dust By Monday

Reach and audience

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

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

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

Quality

34

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

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