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Music, Mental Health & The Mountains: A “What Could Be Bad” Live Podcast Recording with Benj Gershman

Thu Jun 4, 2026
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Vail Symposium is proud to present a special, live-audience recording event of the podcast “What Could Be Bad” with Benj Gershman featuring Vail-based musician and entertainment entrepreneur Scott Rednor.

“What Could Be Bad” is an educational podcast designed to elevate and destigmatize mental health conversations through sharing life experiences, human connection, personal resilience and positivity. Scott and Benj will talk about the role of music in mental health, Scott will share his story, and they will connect Scott’s musical journey and his musical entrepreneurship, including founding GoMAPmusic.org during the Covid19 pandemic, and the challenges of mental health care in mountain communities.

The program will feature a live podcast experience between Benj and Scott and an audience Q&A.

Event SPEAKER(S)

Scott Rednor

Scott Rednor

Musician, Entertainment Entrepreneur

Benj Gershman

Benj Gershman

Host of What Could Be Bad Podcast

Original Member of O.A.R.