Hi Thinkers,
It's producer Tyler here leaving the IBT compound for a quick chat. Alanna keeps hounding me about giving everyone some info on what I do here and how it all holds together on my end. First, for those of you who don't know me I'm Tyler. I'm 31 and live with my wife and child here in beautiful Appalachia. I'm the Editor, Producer, and Fixer for I've Been Thinking. Alanna and I grew up in the same neighborhood and tend to share a lot of the same outlooks and values. So when I saw her start the show THREE years ago I quickly saw the potential and tried to give feedback and support to her when I could. Over the course of the pandemic I found myself with a lot more free time and prior to my last job I had spent some time and a great deal of training in radio and broadcasting. With a slight nudge from Alanna, I came on the show to have a chat and immediately remembered how much I loved the format. In the weeks following the release of that episode I kept thinking about it before eventually offering to do some consulting/editing for the show behind the curtain to help with the workflow. I'm absolutely one of those weirdos that loves audio editing and production. I think the way some people feel about jigsaw puzzles or model kits I absolutely get from dressing up shows like this. The rhythm and monotony of it let me really focus and tune in while I cut, fade, and mix things down to our finished product. Alanna does her absolute best to deliver a professional and clear sound but of course problems just arise even in the most sterile of environments; which is exactly where I come in. Every coffee slurp, Wynnie bark, kitchen scuffle and voice call disconnect are thankfully cut and cleaned down to at worst a somewhat awkward transition between topics. While I certainly don't think I'm Quincey Jones or anything, I hope that you notice the care and effort I give each episode and that my overall goal is to deliver our discussions and topics to you in a clear crisp package. So please, reach out to me either on our Instagram page at @ivebeenthinkingpod or by email at ivebeenthinkingpod@gmail.com. I WANT your feedback!! Has the show been too quiet, too loud, do you want me to pitch Alanna down 10 notches for a laugh? Every little bit helps us cater to you, our Thinkers! That's all for now, thank you again so much for your listenership and I can't wait to see you in the next one. -Tyler