WE MAKE COOL SH*T WITH
PEOPLE WE LIKE
A collective of operators, artists, and quiet disruptors crafting podcasts, music, and branded content that actually matters. Born and based on Long Island.
Why We Do This
We didn’t start Viola Media to be another studio.
We started this because we had to - because creating stories that matter, building projects worth chasing, and collaborating with people who inspire us wasn’t optional.
This isn’t about algorithms or chasing viral moments. It’s about resonance. It’s about rhythm. It’s about crafting work that makes people feel something - then do something.
Planted on Long Island, rooted in real conversations and raw execution. Part studio , part experiment, part crew of creative problem-solvers with one foot in the system and the other in chaos.
We’re here for the unfinished notebooks, the late-night sparks, the moments when an idea hits and you know it’s bigger than you imagined
We create work that moves people - alongside people who move us.
What We Make
We make music, podcasts, branded content, and the occasional experimental rabbit hole. We don’t chase trends... we build movements.
A baby-making, genre-bending, soul-stirring movement.
We built this from scratch—sound by sound, question by question. Part band, part experiment, part cultural odyssey. It’s music, philosophy, and storytelling disguised as a groove.
Real talk. Long Island edge. Weekly rhythm
Not just a podcast, a universe. A two-hour variety show where thinkers, artists, degenerates, and storytellers explore life’s chaos with humor, music, characters, and one big question: Who the f*ck are we and what are we doing here?
The hustle behind the hospitality
Real conversations with restaurant owners, chefs, and the people who make the scene run. From the floor to the back office, we help tell the stories most people never hear. Hosted by Mike & Vin from Premiere Payroll Solutions.
A funeral director walks into a podcast studio…
A raw, reflective, and often funny look at life, death, and everything in between. We helped Vincent turn his voice into a platform—and it’s already opening doors. Hosted by Vincent Gilmor of Noce Funeral Home
The Crew
The operators, artists, and instigators who make it all happen.
The spark and the storm. Jesse doesn’t just think outside the box... he sets it on fire and builds something better from the ashes. A creative instigator with relentless vision, he’s the mind behind the madness, blending sound, story, and systems into something that moves people. He doesn’t wait for permission... he builds, breaks, and rebuilds until it feels right
Jesse Viola
Founder/Creative Instigator/ Movement Maker
The wildcard and the wizard. JK moves fast, thinks faster, and always brings the unexpected. He’s the one turning “what if” into “why not” — and making it work. With endless curiosity and a contagious energy, he’s part disruptor, part dreamer, and all-in on making the impossible not just possible, but unforgettable.
Jon Kelly (JK)
Partner / Process Mastermind / Quiet Creative Force
The vibe engineer. Rob doesn’t just create experiences — he crafts atmospheres. With a sixth sense for what feels right, he’s the glue between story and strategy, making sure everything resonates just right. Equal parts technician and artist, he brings an unshakable calm and a razor-sharp eye to every frame, every beat, every moment.
Rob Pietrzak
Technical Director / Audio Alchemist / Swiss Army Knife
The fixer and the futurist. Kurt’s brain runs like a machine—fast, sharp, and two steps ahead. He doesn’t just solve problems; he dismantles them, studies their parts, and builds smarter solutions in their place. Whether he’s debugging a system or redesigning a workflow, he’s the guy you want when things get messy and the stakes are high.
Kurt Schnatz
Video Editor / Storyteller / Moodshifter.
The architect of flow. Crystal sees what others miss — the rhythm beneath the chaos. With an uncanny instinct for harmony and structure, she brings clarity to complexity and elegance to every project. She's the quiet storm that keeps everything moving, guiding big ideas from spark to final form with precision, empathy, and a dash of magic.
Crystal DeVito
Project Manager / Organizer of Chaos / Creative Enabler
West Industry Studios
Viola Media HQ. Where we get to work.
Welcome to West Industry Studios, Viola Media’s home base and build space. Tucked into the hum of Long Island, this is where we make our best noise. A modular studio made for podcasting, music, filming, editing, and thinking out loud. It’s part control room, part garage band energy, and fully wired to bring big ideas to life. We’ve hosted recording sessions, tracked albums, launched podcasts, filmed shorts, and lost track of time more than once. The vibe changes by the hour but the output always hits. This is where we test. Where we play. This is where it gets real.
Capabilities:
- Soundstage
- Full audio mixing + mastering
- 2 podcast stations
- Creative lounge / ideation space
- Multi-camera video setup
- Instruments , amps, lighting
- bad ideas that turn into good ones
We sometimes open the door
People we have created with:
Got a wild idea? Or just want to vibe with us?
We’re always open to conversations , collaborations , and creative chaos.
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