Jedd Beaudoin
Strange Currency Host | Into Music Podcast HostJedd Beaudoin is host and producer of the syndicated music show Strange Currency, which he launched in 2008. In addition to that role, he serves as an arts reporter for the station, primarily covering music with occasional explorations of books and theatre. More recently, he launched the podcast Into Music, which examines musical mentorship and creative approaches to the composition, recording and performance of songs. He holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Wichita State University where he has also taught in the Department of English and College of Fine Arts. As a freelance writer, he spent years acquiring bylines in a variety of publications including No Depression, PopMatters, and Keyboard.
He enjoys heavy metal concerts and record hunting.
Jedd can be reached by email at beaudoin@kmuw.org.
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New Jersey based singer-songwriter discusses his dedication to his craft, writing about his adopted home state, and what led him to pick up the bass. -
Founding members of musically diverse New Orleans group discuss their formation and shared musical sensibilities. -
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Two-time Grammy nominee Corey Ledet has just released his 16th album, recorded live in Alaska. He discusses the recording of the LP as well as his musical and personal history on this episode. -
Allen Epley of the group Shiner was a college student when he began playing in bands in and around Kansas City, Missouri in the late 1980s. In 2026 many of his peers from that time are still active in that music scene, something he says, is a real reward for years of hard work. -
We continue our look back at some of the best music of 2025 and also remember Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir, who died on January 10 at age 78, with two distinct tribute shows. -
We celebrate National Bird Day to start the week, look back at some of the best releases of 2025, ahead to some promising new music for 2026, and remember David Bowie.
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This episode was previously released on October 1, 2025 and is a conversation with author and musician Derek Shulman, known for his work with Gentle Giant and as a record executive who signed a number of multi-million-selling bands. -
Jedd Beaudoin, host of Strange Currency, shares his picks for the best albums of 2025.
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Jedd Beaudoin, host of Strange Currency, shares his picks for the best live and archival releases of 2025.
