The Wally Opus Podcast

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Wally Opus is a Midwest-based record label and management company riding shotgun with artists on the road to solid ground. Rooted in Indiana since 2020, we help artists from across America develop and advance in their work and lives through holistic, long term planning and common sense support of their creative endeavors. Hosted and created by label founder, Wesley Luttrell, The Wally Opus Podcast is focused on discovering extraordinary insights through ordinary conversation. The show consists of solo-discussions with Wes about music and entrepreneurship and how those two loves of his meet in the Perfectly Imperfect label from Southern Indiana, and interviews with guests ranging from recording artists to entrepreneurs to painters and the occasional real estate agent.

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February 6, 2025Episode 2345 min

Ep. 23 - UCLA Radio x Wally Opus with Spillway and more...

Wes and the Spillway bros join DJ adderall spritz (label-friend, Chloe Gonzales) live on UCLA Radio to talk about the music they're making across multiple projects for the growing roster and network of the Indiana-based label, Wally Opus. NY-based alt country singer/songwriter, Leo Lovechild (friend of Spillway / repped by Wally) calls in and shares a special early listen of his new song out on Feb.14, "Roses". Hosted and created by label founder, Wesley Luttrell, The Wally Opus Podcast is focused on discovering extraordinary insights through ordinary conversation. The show consists of solo-discussions by Wes about music and entrepreneurship and how those two loves of his meet in the Perfectly Imperfect label from Southern Indiana AS WELL AS interviews with guests ranging from recording artists to entrepreneurs to painters and the occasional real estate agent.Follow UCLA Radio - https://www.instagram.com/uclaradio/Follow DJ adderall spritz / Chloe G - https://linktr.ee/girlcowchloe Check out our label / mgmt company and the artists featured on this episode:website - https://wallyopus.com/Spillway - https://linktr.ee/spillwaybandCathryn Lovett - https://linktr.ee/cathrynlovettLeo Lovechild - https://linktr.ee/leolovechildmusicJax Fleming - https://linktr.ee/jax_fleming

April 17, 2024Episode 2248 min

Ep.22 - Wiley x Wally - Sharing Our Label's Story with Maren Logan of Purdue University's Wiley Radio

I love any chance I get to talk about our artist, their music, and the story of our label with people who are genuinely interested. So when Maren Logan of Purdue University's student led Wiley Radio station asked to interview me about the label and our playlist collaboration, Bootgaze Bootleg, I jumped on it! Released on the label's 4th birthday, this recording is one of the more complete renditions of the Wally Opus story; past, present, and future. Thank you for listening. - Wes from Wally OpusHosted and created by label founder, Wesley Luttrell, The Wally Opus Podcast is focused on discovering extraordinary insights through ordinary conversation. The show consists of solo-discussions by Wes about music and entrepreneurship and how those two loves of his meet in the Perfectly Imperfect label from Southern Indiana AS WELL AS interviews with guests ranging from recording artists to entrepreneurs to painters and the occasional real estate agent.The official Wiley x Wally Opus "Bootgaze Bootleg" Playlist Collaboration: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1rFGrjXcvXQAKqlSTnCiIE?si=440e7df0881c43c8 Follow Wiley Radio - https://www.instagram.com/wileyradio/Check out our labelWally Opus Shop - https://wallyopus.com/collectionsAll things Wally - https://linktr.ee/wallyopusrecordsWally Opus Release Companion Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gW8pkW...Wally Opus Music Production and Promotion Services - Email wesley@wallyopus.com to learn more.

April 16, 2024Episode 2140 min

Ep.21 - A Visit to UCLA Radio (Chloe G Interviewing Wes from Wally Opus)

On a recent trip to sunny California, we stopped by the studios of UCLA Radio to do an interview with our label's friend/ West Coast Coordinator, Chloe Gonzales. We talk founding Wally and Nectar podcasts, where the Swirl came from, and how we came to be friends with the infamous DJ Caprisun. Thank you for listening. - Wes from Wally OpusHosted and created by label founder, Wesley Luttrell, The Wally Opus Podcast is focused on discovering extraordinary insights through ordinary conversation. The show consists of solo-discussions by Wes about music and entrepreneurship and how those two loves of his meet in the Perfectly Imperfect label from Southern Indiana AS WELL AS interviews with guests ranging from recording artists to entrepreneurs to painters and the occasional real estate agent.Ghost Prom's "My Buddy": https://open.spotify.com/track/4suiZu0MZocLS8g05iRGxD?si=79d562d92ee94d6a The official UCLA x Wally Opus Indie T'wang Playlist Collaboration: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7hrRfAF5YjjfFkLE7saHZn?si=4e2652467af144b7 Follow UCLA Radio - https://www.instagram.com/uclaradio/ Check out our label Wally Opus Shop - https://wallyopus.com/collectionsAll things Wally - https://linktr.ee/wallyopusrecordsWally Opus Release Companion Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gW8pkW...Wally Opus Music Production and Promotion Services - Email wesley@wallyopus.com to learn more.

March 16, 2024Episode 2039 min

Ep.20 - Wholesome is the New Punk (Reintroducing Wally Opus)

It's a been over a year since the last release of The Wally Opus Podcast, so I thought it'd be nice to do a re-introduction as well as try out a new format I've been working on with help from a few friends. - Wes from Wally OpusHosted and created by label founder, Wesley Luttrell, The Wally Opus Podcast is focused on discovering extraordinary insights through ordinary conversation. The show consists of solo-discussions by Wes about music and entrepreneurship and how those two loves of his meet in the Perfectly Imperfect label from Southern Indiana AS WELL AS interviews with guests ranging from recording artists to entrepreneurs to painters and the occasional real estate agent. Ghost Prom's New Song - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/gho...Ghost Prom - https://www.ghostprom.com/showsWally Opus Release Companion Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6gW8pkW...Tickets for The Chugs in STL on 3/23 - https://sinkholerecords.com/event/the...The Chugs make music exclusively about Hamm's Beer. - https://thechugsband.com/Hamm's Beer - http://hammsbeer.com/Watch vids from Wally Opus - @wallyopusrecords3752 Wally Opus Shop - https://wallyopus.com/collectionsAll things Wally - https://linktr.ee/wallyopusrecordsWally Opus Music Production and Promotion Services - Email wesley@wallyopus.com to learn more.

December 30, 2022Episode 191 hr 37 min

Ep.19 - Cooper - 2022 in Review

Returning to the podcast is Cooper, an American visual artist who was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. As a snowstorm moved in, we caught up over a few beers reflecting on his sold out show in London, what it takes to be an artist, and what’s to come in 2023, including a special announcement regarding his next major gallery show. The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records. Follow Cooper and his Art: https://www.instagram.com/iam.cooper/ Follow Wes and Wally Opus: https://linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords Recorded December 22, 2022.

December 23, 2022Episode 181 hr 56 min

Ep. 18 - Ryan Ford - Bear Fruit Founder

Ryan Ford is an entrepreneur originally from Southern Indiana. In March of 2022, he and his wife Lexi founded Bear Fruit Bowls and Coffee in Pensacola Beach, Florida, where they make fresh delicious açaí bowls and pour gourmet coffee. The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records. Follow Ryan and his company: https://www.instagram.com/bearfruitbowlsfl/ Follow Wes and Wally Opus: https://linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords Recorded December 20, 2022.

December 16, 2022Episode 171 hr 35 min

Ep.17 - Darin Harger - AMP Drummer / Fuchsia Fest Founder

Darin Harger is the drummer and a founding member of one of Southern Indiana’s top post hardcore bands, A Modest Proposal. Formed in 2017, AMP has released one album, one EP, and three singles, of which one, “Arson”, has garnered nearly 18,000 Spotify streams to date. The band has spent the past six months on multiple tour runs around the Midwest, sharing one of those tours with Nashville-based band, Khamsin, of which Darin is also the drummer. In August of 2021, Darin launched the Evansville-based, Fuchsia Fest, an annual music and arts festival dedicated to hosting bands and visual artists from around Southern Indiana. In addition to doing music, Darin shoots photography on film, which he sells online. The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records. Follow Darin and his projects: https://www.instagram.com/darin.harger/ Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords Recorded December 14, 2022.

December 8, 2022Episode 161 hr 54 min

Ep.16 - Sam Hahn - A New Country Voice

Sam Hahn is a Country singer and songwriter from Southern Indiana. Co-written with our mutual buddy Daniel Williams and recorded/produced by Sean Rogers of Hey World Productions in Nashville,TN, Sam’s debut single, “Hell of a Ride,'' hit streaming platforms on August 5, 2022. The Wally Opus Podcast is hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records. Follow Sam: https://www.instagram.com/samhahn_/ Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords Recorded December 1, 2022.

December 1, 2022Episode 151 hr 18 min

Ep.15 - Jorren Locher - Owner & Operator of JRL Local

Jorren (Royce) Locher is owner and operator of JRL Local, one of Southern Indiana’s top multimedia companies specializing in Video Production, Commercial Photography, and Audio/Video Podcast creation. Located right here in Evansville, Indiana, Jorren and his team have been servicing the tristate area since 2019 working with such local brands as JP Marine, Evansville Rescue Mission, Mr. Fence, the Evansville Fire Department, Edge AutoSports, and Visit Evansville, to name a few. For the past several years, Jorren has hosted JRL’s “Local Business Take Over”, an effort to show off local businesses and to promote experiences around Southern Indiana. Jorren is also a member of 100 Guys Who Care, a fundraising initiative that gives away $10,000 per quarter to non-profit organizations around the tristate. The Wally Opus Podcast is created and hosted by Wes Luttrell of Wally Opus Records. Follow JRL: https://www.facebook.com/JRLLocal Follow Wes and Wally Opus: linktr.ee/wallyopusrecords Recorded November 21, 2022.

December 1, 2022Episode 152 min

Announcement! - The Wally Opus Podcast

I've decided to lay to rest the theme/brand/name, "Mining In The Foothills", and have renamed the podcast, The Wally Opus Podcast. Nothing about the show's format will change; only the name. I'll continue interviewing Doers (artists, musicians, entrepreneurs, badass folks) from around the Midwest with hopes of inspiring you or entertaining you or perhaps teaching you something about something cool. Please share the show with others who think will enjoy it and thank you so much for choosing to listen. - Wes From Wally Opus Follow the Show: https://www.instagram.com/wopodcast/ or https://linktr.ee/thewallyopuspodcast