{"podcast":{"title":"Only In The Green Room","slug":"only-in-the-green-room-5890481","podcast_index_feed_id":5890481,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/greenroom","website_url":"http://onlyinthegreenroom.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/WxTS2qvJCdHeYDsBVS9cNvTCzKP8dsg92AJS8KHl5II/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NGVi/ODlhZjQ2NGM1ZmYz/NTc4OTA2NTlkZDM4/NmYwMy5wbmc.jpg","author":"Mount Tam Media","episode_count":55,"summary":"Welcome to Only In The Green Room - Backstage conversations from popular music venues around the country curated by Mount Tam Media. Buckle up and listen in, as host Dennis Strazulo and Mount Tam Media founder, Tami Larson, dig up conversations with artists - before and after shows - in the exclusive confines of the green room. Barriers are down with stories abound!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-19T22:17:54.989351+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/only-in-the-green-room-5890481"},"episode":{"title":"Spafford Interview (Backstage) | Only In the Green Room Podcast","slug":"spafford-interview-backstage-only-in-the-green-room-podcast","published_at":"2025-04-15T18:35:37+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/only-in-the-green-room-5890481/spafford-interview-backstage-only-in-the-green-room-podcast","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/only-in-the-green-room-5890481","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/23b6989f","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/23b6989f/ed118b1e.mp3","summary":"🎧 Listen + backstage photos, transcript & more: In this episode of 'Tales from the Green Room,' we welcome the band Spafford in the green room at Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, CA to discuss their origins, musical influences, and journey. The conversation covers the genesis of their unique band name, evolving from 'Officious Tortfeasor' to 'Spafford,' inspired by a close friend. Members, Brian Moss, Nick Tkachyk, Corey Schechtman, and Shon Gordon share personal anecdotes about their musical backgrounds, influences from legends like the Grateful Dead, and their approach to blending multiple genres seamlessly. They also delve into their experiences with sobriety on tour, maintaining family lives, and the significance of performing at iconic venues like Sweetwater. Additionally, the band reflects on their growth and success, largely credited to their dedicated fan community, the Spaffnerds, and serendipitous opportunities that propelled them into the national spotlight. All the while, hosts Dennis Strazulo and Tami Larson marvel at their first experience listening to the band and becoming instant fans! Links Spafford Official Website Spafford - Mad World (Tears For Fears) | 1/14/24 | Pembroke, MA Sweetwater Music Hall","meta_description":"🎧 Listen + backstage photos, transcript & more: In this episode of 'Tales from the Green Room,' we welcome the band Spafford in the green room at Swee…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2410,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/only-in-the-green-room-5890481/episodes/spafford-interview-backstage-only-in-the-green-room-podcast/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/only-in-the-green-room-5890481/spafford-interview-backstage-only-in-the-green-room-podcast.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}