Kirk Huffman, a Seattle musician, shares his memories of Tom Pfaffel, a legendary audio engineer, and mentor. Thomas Hunter, a touring guitarist, recounts experiences with Tom that shaped their band, Wild Orchid Children. Trent Moorman, a journalist, dives into the chilling events of the Blue Spruce Motel shooting that claimed Tom's life. The conversation touches on grief, community disbelief, and the haunting mysteries surrounding these events, illustrating how art and tragedy intertwine. Their powerful song, 'Black Shiny FBI Shoes,' serves as a cathartic tribute to loss.