Trading Noise for Sound E259 05/20/2026
We are using these huge, great words for the smallest things, and it’s creating this auditory saturation. Just a constant noise that doesn’t mean anything anymore.
Eitan is a renowned traveler who brings a global perspective to every broadcast. Originally from Israel, his deep-rooted passion for international sounds is fueled by extensive journeys through:
The Middle East: Drawing on the rich, complex rhythms of his home region.
Europe: Capturing the diverse traditions and modern sounds of the continent.
Australia & New Zealand: Incorporating the unique musical landscape of the Pacific.
East to West is a show is more than just a playlist; it is a reflection of the inspiration he gathers from every corner of the globe.
Il Dolce Far Niente (The Sweetness of Doing Nothing) E258 05/13/2026
‘Il dolce far niente.’ And it means ‘the sweetness of doing nothing.’ And I refer to it as doing nothing—not being lazy, just being in the moment, mindful in solitude.
Flavors of Italy (E257) 05/06/2026
I found my answer in my recent trip to Southern Italy. And it’s not just the stuff that you easily can see on a postcard. Southern Italy is where you want to be.,
WERB 107.5 5th Anniversary (E256) 04/29/2026
Looking back, about being fired from that volunteer job was the greatest gift I could have received. It forced me to create a home. A home for the radio station, a home for my passion, and a home for “East to West”
Fake News (E255) 04/15/2026
And I truly believe that having more than one version of the truth, the one that you believe in, is really dividing our nation and divide us as a society.
Preservation Vs. Presence (E254) 04/08/2026
Because then there is the presence. That’s got nothing to do with the year you were born. Presence is about having the energy to listen to a new sound, new music, new songs, to start a new conversation,
Herb Alpert: The Legend, the Artist. the Philanthropist (E253) 04/01/2026
He’s 91 now, but he still plays with the fire of a 20-year-old. When he isn’t playing, he is a world-class painter and sculptor.
“East to West: The Musical Exile (E252) 03/25/2026
Music has the ability to break those chains just for a little bit. When you’re in a bad situation, or you feel completely stuck or in a bad mood, the right song can just come along and lift you up, break those chains, and transform you, at least for just a moment.
ROE (Return on Experience) (E251) 03/18/2026
The Value of a Moment I recently spent $500 on a concert ticket to see Rod Stewart. Now, a business person would look at that on paper and say, “That’s expensive”. But when Rod started singing a song that evoked a deep, visceral emotion—one that transported me back to a first love, a first kiss, or a first concert—time simply stopped.
Permission to Escape (E250) 03/11/2026
The truth is, the world is going to keep spinning whether you worry about it or not. So, why not give yourself this moment? I give myself that permission every time I sit here to share music with you.