ListenUp! Podcast | Episode 59 | Ryze Hendricks

There's a particular energy that comes from the local stages, studios, and businesses right here on Long Island, and ListenUp! Long Island Podcast is where that energy finds its voice. Hosts Shay Motion and Alex "Disco" Terezakis aren't just observers; they're active participants who sit down with the artists, musicians, venue owners, and vendors who are building the scene from the ground up. Each conversation goes beyond simple promotion, digging into the real stories behind upcoming events and the rising talent you need to know. You'll hear firsthand about the creative and logistical hustle that defines the arts and performing landscape here, alongside the business and non-profit perspectives that make it all viable. This podcast serves as a living archive and a meeting point, weaving together these diverse community voices through discussions that are as engaging as they are informative. Tune in for a genuine, behind-the-scenes connection to the people shaping the sound and culture of Long Island.