You Dig? is a relaxed conversation podcast series (audio and video) with creative people who make wonderful art—and lead fascinating lives while they do it.
Hosted by Grammy-nominated trombonist, composer, author, and cartoonist Steve Wiest, each episode is an easy, witty, fun talk with musicians and creators from across the creative spectrum.
These are smart, humorous conversations about art, life, background, influence, process, and the ideas that keep creative people moving forward—along with a few glimpses of the voodoo that they do.
If you like good hangs, good stories, and hearing how creative minds really work…
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Video versions: https://www.youtube.com/@YouDigPod
You Dig? is a long-form podcast featuring candid, easygoing conversations with creative voices across music, art, and culture—exploring creativity, craft, and the stories behind the work. A good time is had by all—guaranteed..
Pull up a chair, grab your beverage of choice, and welcome to the inaugural gathering of The League of Extraordinarily Caffeinated Gentlemen.
In this high-octane roundtable edition of You Dig?, Steve Wiest is joined by:
• Glenn Kostur – saxophonist, composer, and longtime collaborator of Maynard Ferguson (Big Bop Nouveau) •
Art Bouton – Director & Founder of the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO) •
Tom Matta – composer and bass trombone professor at DePaul University
What follows is equal parts jazz wisdom, pop culture detours, tool philosophy, Minnesota Vikings trauma, Hank Mobley reverence, David Letterman nostalgia, mashed potato theology, and a surprisingly profound meditation on the meaning of life.
Yes — Warren Zevon shows up.
So does Office Space.
And possibly the greatest jazz radio station on the planet.
A good time is had by all. You dig?
Chapter Markers
00:00 – Welcome to the League (coffee levels rising)
03:45 – Office Space, Initech & Inside Baseball
08:20 – The “Dig You Inquisition” Begins
09:10 – Art Bouton: Heroes & Role Models (Bob Mintzer)
12:40 – Tom Matta: Vikings, Fran Tarkenton & Sports Trauma
17:10 – Glenn Kostur: Hank Mobley’s Soul Station 21:40 – Streaming Corner: Shrinking, The Pitt & Grumpy Harrison Ford
24:15 – Mashed Potatoes vs Ice Cream (serious culinary philosophy) 26:00 – The Meaning of Life: Tools, Warren Zevon & Mindfulness
30:30 – Jazz Language, Late Night TV & David Letterman Memories 32:10 – KUVO, KUNM & The Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra
33:15 – The League Adjourns (Next Week: John Clayton)
Mentioned In This Episode
• Hank Mobley – Soul Station (Blue Note Records) • Bob Mintzer • Warren Zevon – “Enjoy Every Sandwich” • KUVO Jazz (Denver) • KUNM (University of New Mexico) • Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra • DePaul University Jazz Studies
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