Soundworks

01/25/2026

Be on the lookout for Soundworks’ very own Dennis Gould, as he and his co-hosts launch Meanwhile Mobile. It’s an exciting new podcast you won’t want to miss.

Meet Your Hosts-Dennis Gould:
I’m Dennis Gould, Meanwhile...Mobile co-producer & editor.
I came to Mobile in 1986 after 11 years as a working musician and 2 years of on-air Radio experience in Baltimore. I landed at WIZD, Wizard 104 where over the next 2&1/2 years I worked Midnights then Evenings as well as Music Director.

Almost immediately upon arriving at WIZD I began to do freelance voice-over work for Gary Mitchell’s Soundworks. Ultimately, I was asked to come to work full time at Soundworks in July of 1988 and today I am proud to be a partner Soundworks along with Wilma Haupt & founder, Barry Silverman (AKA Gary Mitchell.)

I can occasionally be seen around Mobile playing guitar and singing songs of The Great American Songbook.

I am married to a wonderful woman, Barbara Spafford – an artist & musician with whom I share a sense of humor and a love of art, music & literature. We also share the same influences in our lives: The Catholic Church, The Twilight Zone & Mad Magazine.

(More information will be forthcoming after my records are expunged in the various states & territories.)

I am lucky to be associated with two smart, talented & witty people: Kathy Richardson & Joe Cuhaj on our Meanwhile…Mobile! Podcast.

We feel like we have something here that will be fun & informative! And we look forward to hearing from listeners as we delve into the hidden, forgotten or lost pieces of the puzzle that make Mobile unique!

06/10/2025

AI Voices have their place…but that place is NOT where your business wants to be.

Let's talk about why AI Voices Are BAD for your content. AI voices fail to match the quality and appeal of real human voice actors on 8 levels, and there’s a...

06/05/2025

06/05/2025

Keep Mobile rockin’!

05/19/2025

This is a “must read” message from the Mobile Arts Council. Funding for the arts is more important than ever and vital for the enrichment of our community. No room for apathy here.

Hello people who benefit from the arts (everyone),

As many have heard, the National Endowment for the Arts has halted numerous grants across the country. Since 1965, the NEA has been a reliable pillar for the arts in America. In this unprecedented moment, we at Mobile Arts Council—an arts advocate in Mobile for nearly 70 years—want to share our voice. Like many local arts organizations, our future is uncertain. We may not have all the answers, but we can offer facts:

In 2025, the NEA received about $207 million in federal funding. With a U.S. population of 343.6 million, that’s roughly $0.60 per person per year—or 0.003% of the federal budget. Yet this small investment has a massive impact.

The arts are economically powerful. In 2023, arts and cultural production contributed:

$1.2 trillion to the U.S. economy

4.2% of GDP

5.4 million jobs

While 90% of Americans believe all students should have access to arts education, only 52% think students have enough access. Meanwhile, 70% agree the arts help students succeed academically.

86% of Americans believe the arts improve their community’s quality of life.

For decades, hospitals and health clinics around the world have partnered with artists, supported by research showing the arts improve physical and mental health outcomes.

Regular engagement with the arts—through museums, theaters, concerts—has been linked to lower rates of dementia and cognitive decline. The more you engage, the greater the benefit.

The numbers don’t lie.
Call your representatives.
Support local arts.
Be an active voice in keeping the arts alive.

We will continue to be that voice for Mobile.

—Mobile Arts Council

05/16/2025

If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast for your business or area of expertise, this video is a must-watch. Soundworks is the place to help you start from scratch and build something incredible.

Should you start a podcast in 2025? Absolutely! Even though there are over 4 million podcasts, most of them aren't active, and the number of listeners is sky...

05/16/2025

We had the pleasure of attending the Grand Opening of Lewis Communications’ new location at 500 St. Louis Street. Beautiful space and talented people. You should run (not walk) to see what they have cooking right here in Mobile, AL.

01/18/2025

Happy “37”th birthday Dennis Gould