KMD Productions Presents: One & Dunn™

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Sep 2026

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From the equipment manufacturers and the engineers, to the business people behind the scenes, over the years every member of the music industry microcosm has become family to Karen Dunn, Founder of KMD Productions. Along with Producers Jules Everson and Stephanie Lamond, in every episode of One and Dunn, Karen catches up with a member of their KMD Pro community. Listen to get to know the guests’ stories in & out of music, learn from the ups & downs of their journeys, and where to find the best food on the road & at home.

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September 17, 2026Episode 847 min

Tamsin Embleton: Navigating the Physical and Psychological Impact of Touring (Part 1)

Recorded in December 2025, psychotherapist and founder of the Music Industry Therapist Collective , Tamsin Embleton talks about common mental health struggles in the industry while touring and how her collective is innovating to support the tour community while on the road. Her book, "Touring and Mental Health: The Music Industry Manual" , acts as a tool for those who live life on the road to help them navigate the impact the lifestyle can have on oneself and their loved ones.

March 26, 2026Episode 725 min

NAMM Live 2026: Denis Kosiak

On this episode of One and Dunn, filmed live at NAMM 2026 , we sit down with recording engineer & mixer Denis Kosiak to discuss what it's like working with A-list artists such as Khalid & Pusha T, the importance of building strong rapport and relationships, and how Denis grew as an engineer and learned from the best at Record Plant.

January 8, 2026Episode 138 min

John Mlynczak: What's New at NAMM 2026

NAMM CEO and President John Mlynczak is not done with us and you! He stops by to give us an update on all things new at NAMM 2026, what to expect, and how they're growing by listening to what the industry needs and wants. NAMM 2026: January 20 - 24th at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Do you have your badge yet? Sign up at www.namm.org now! Hope to see you there!

January 1, 2026Episode 546 min

Gredel Berrios: Using Your Voice To Create Change

Gredel Berrios - Executive Director of Facility Operations & Client Services - Post Production Sound at Sony Pictures Entertainment . We chat about updating Sony's historic Anthony Quinn Stage and William Holden Theater, hospitality to keep clients happy & returning, as well as improving all gender & cultural representation within the post-audio world.

January 16, 202545 min

2025 NAMM Show Preview with John Mlynczak

NAMM's President & CEO John Mlynczak once again joins One and Dunn to give the community a preview of what to expect during NAMM Week 2025. The show is back and bigger than ever, and John shares a look into the growing presence of exhibitor brand experiences, the new Creator Lounge, and the artists getting ready to grace the many stages of NAMM. To John, one thing top of mind this year as the industry continues to evolve is unity through music, as the industry prepares to come together for its biggest annual gathering. It's a must-listen while making your plans for NAMM next week. NOTE - this podcast was recorded in October before the current LA wildfires, so you'll hear no mention of it in the podcast. We want to uplift the NAMM Foundation's 2025 LA Wildfires Relief Fund , which has pledged $50,000 to support NAMM Members, music programs, and music professionals affected by the disaster. You can learn more and donate to further the impact here: https://donate.nammfoundation.org/give/655087/#!/donation/checkout

December 5, 202450 min

BONUS RE-RELEASE: Josh Gudwin, Producer & Mixer

We're re-releasing a One and Dunn favorite, 2022's Episode 14 with Josh Gudwin to celebrate the Holidays! Relive Karen and Josh's conversation about his time in the military, camping trips to decompress, why his work and bond with Justin Bieber is something special, what he looks for in an assistant, and that magic moment when he knows a mix is just right. It's a wide-ranging hang that we're happy to revisit.

October 31, 2024Episode 449 min

Ken "Pooch" Van Druten, Front of House Engineer: Touring In a Post-Pandemic World

KMD Pro's great friend Front of House Engineer Ken "Pooch" Van Druten joins us once again for an open and powerful conversation, catching up on what it's like touring in a post-pandemic industry - what's changed, what hasn't, and what's next for people on the road or looking to work in live. Pooch also shares what it's like mixing different genres, why he thinks Travis Scott is this generation's punk music, and what gets him excited about teaching the next generation of live sound engineers.

October 10, 2024Episode 345 min

Kimberly Jimenez: Behind the Curtain of Audio Post Production, Film/TV

This month on One and Dunn we're catching up with longtime KMD Productions collaborator, Kimberly Jimenez, SVP of Sony Pictures Entertainment. We dig into her long history in the business, reflecting on why working your way from the ground up is a great way to know exactly how to run the show one day, and try to answer the question - "If you don't love watching Denzel, what is wrong with you?" Kimberly gives us a look into the world of Film and TV Sound Design and Audio Post and shares why being a musician or recording engineer lends itself well to moving into that line of work.

September 5, 2024Episode 250 min

Ian Charbonneau: The Magic of Mobile Recording

Growing up around his father’s audio recording truck, Le Mobile, Ian Charbonneau learned early that there's a special magic to recordings made live and in the field. Today in his work as an engineer, producer, and broadcasting consultant for his company, The Recording Project, he’s perfected the fly pack, traveling to capture the magic of live shows for artists like Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, The Rolling Stones, and most recently, Melissa Etheridge’s powerful live album recorded in a women’s prison, I’m Not Broken . Join us as we talk about his passion for audio, the live experience, and a great cup of sake.

August 1, 2024Episode 158 min

Derek Dixie: Navigating with Intention Through Career & Life

Listen with us as we sit down with Musical Director, Producer, Musician , Derek Dixie . He has worked with artists such as Beyonce, Chloe Bailey, and Halle Bailey. Authenticity and bringing a balanced intention to any interaction and relationship is important to Derek. He carries this mindset in life and career, creating a safe space for artists to express themselves fully. Derek shares with us his career path, what has shaped him along the way, and diving deeper into developing honest relationships inside & outside the studio.