Track 3: Throwback Thursday

🎧 EPISODE 3 – Back in the Day: A Throwback Thursday Special
Guests: John Jo (Creative Director & Founder of Nashville Art Gala) + Professor Larry Jenkins (Grammy-Winning Band Director)

What happens when the soundtrack of your childhood meets your grown-up creative journey? In this Throwback Thursday edition of 5 Disc Changer, host Ashley Autumn sits down with John Jo, a community-focused photographer and creative director, and  Prof. Larry Jenkins, a Grammy Award-winning band director and music educator.

Together, they dive into the tracks that shaped their lives—from Run-D.M.C. and Michael Jackson to Biggie and Barry White—and reflect on how music continues to influence their art, their community work, and their identity as Black men in creative spaces.

🎶 In This Episode:
– John reveals the moment a Jay-Z music video made him say, “That’s my guy.”
– Larry shares how scoring a film reawakened his creativity after almost walking away from music.
– Why Silent Night by The Temptations hits different when you’re reflecting on family and legacy.
– A powerful cultural convo on music’s role in shaping Black identity, creativity, and community.
– Plus: The Parking Lot Pimpin’ segment will have you building your own playlist before the episode ends.

💿 From vinyl crate digs to karaoke picks, from gospel roots to jazz influence, this episode is a nostalgic but fresh reminder of how the right song at the right time can define everything.

🔊 Tap in, reminisce, and enjoy the ride.

🎙️ Available now on Podbean, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and wherever you listen.