Secondhand Talent interviewed the Mockingbird Foundation's executive director Ellis Godard for a renewed deep dive into Phish.net, the origins of the Foundation, the birth of the Runaway Open, and much more.

From the Secondhand Talent chanel's descriptoin of this episode:

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 7, of "Secondhand Talent: The Podcast"!!! We're so happy we're here and so, so incredibly grateful for all of your love and support along the way. On behalf of all of us here at Secondhand Talent, Steiner & Steener - WE LOVE YOU, FRANDS!!!

This week we have the pleasure of releasing to you, in his triumphant return to Secondhand Talent, our interview with Executive Director of Mockingbird Foundation, Ellis Godard!!!

In this episode of Secondhand Talent, Steiner & Ellis discuss the importance of nonprofits in the music community, particularly focusing on the Mockingbird Foundation's mission to support music education for children. The conversation explores the role of live events in fundraising, the evolution of online communities like fish.net, and the impact of social media on community engagement.

Ellis shares insights into the history and purpose of the Mockingbird Foundation, emphasizing the need for genuine connections and support within the music community. The episode concludes with reflections on the future of nonprofits and the ongoing commitment to fostering music education and community support.

If you liked this blog post, one way you could "like" it is to make a donation to The Mockingbird Foundation, the sponsor of Phish.net. Support music education for children, and you just might change the world.