David is a wonderful musician and a fantastic storyteller. His interviews are insightful, funny and moving. His guests are inspiring and candid. I have come to look forward to new episodes the way I awaited new episodes of Ted Lasso…they’re that good! I hope he finds time in his busy schedule to keep them coming…maybe Scott Yoo will make the list sometime soon? It would be a meeting of a couple of the wittiest musicians I know!

David Krauss takes us out of the audience and brings us onstage to hear conversations with the world’s passionate musicians. His style is warm and easy as he talks with his peers (who could just as easily interview him). He draws out their resonant life stories with curiosity. The episode with Dr. Richard Antoine While had me weeping next to the avocados at Trader Joe’s. Tell your friends about this podcast.

Last night we went to the NY Philharmonic. Among other excellent parts of the program was the premier in New York of Esa-Pekka Salonen’s “Kinema.” It’s for strings and clarinet. The amazing, exciting, fantastic solo clarinetist was Anthony McGill - watching him was beyond; no words for how his entire body became the music as he played. And best of all was that I knew his name and felt like I knew HIM - because I had heard David Kraus interview Mr.McGill back in November. This podcast has deepened my appreciation for the people of the genre of classical music. Their talents, their training, their foibles, fears, and love of music all come through. The interviewer is personable and makes the musicians so relatable. Highly recommend!

David Krauss is a terrific host & these are insightful, concise conversations. 5 stars!

After finding this podcast, I quickly binged every existing episode and listen to new episodes as soon as they release. I normally prefer interview shows to be longer, but David has found a way to keep the conversations concise but also tell a rich story. The diversity of the artists interviewed is really nice to see and hear as well. Excellent show!

I am so taken by David Krauss and Speaking Soundly. He asks such interesting questions and then lets his guests answer. He does this so consistently that it must be his "way." His guests are wonderful and as he has often played with them, the vibe is excellent. I never feel that the podcast is a stop on a publicity tour. My one request: don't stop.

I listened to your interview on Joshua Weilerstein’s podcast « Stickey Notes » and now, bingeing on your podcast. This provides a super insight into your orchestra world. Love the interviews here!

This is such a great, feel-good podcast. David Krauss asks thoughtful questions to each of the fantastic musicians; somehow he gets each person to talk about the meaning of life and music in the span of a relatively short episode. I finish each episode excited to know who will be interviewed next.

Eagerly waiting for each new episode! Love hearing about the individual roads to each musicians career, their personalities and perspectives! Fascinating and absorbing. Each journey, each person unique — and yet so many common threads. CHECK THIS SERIES OUT!!

David does an amazing job of leading his guests through these discussions. It has quickly become my favorite podcast. I’ve known David for over 30 years, and it doesn’t surprise me that his podcast is being produced with the same high standards as his trumpet playing. Can’t wait to hear more!