Episode 40 - Sensationalism
This episode talks about sensationalism contextually.
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Episode 39 - Special Guest Dr. Mattias Desmet
Mattias Desmet is recognized as the world’s leading expert on the theory of mass formation as it applies to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is a professor of clinical psychology in the Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences at Ghent University (Belgium) as well as having a Master’s Degree in Statistics. He is well known in academic circles for his research on fraud within academia, and In his new book, The Psychology of Totalitarianism, he explains how the mentality responsible for this phe...
Episode 38 - Special Guest Bruce Becker
Spanning more than four decades as an educator, Master Teacher Bruce Becker has been bringing forward unique concepts in developing “The Flow”, getting his students to understand the natural principles of the physical body’s interaction with the drum set. Through the years Top Drummers like David Garibaldi, Tris Imboden, Mark Schulman, Daniel Glass, Glen Sobel, have sought his guidance. Bruce Becker co-led the David Becker Tribune for 35 years recording 10 CDs. Bruce has conducted master classes...
Episode 37 - Special Guest Dr. Tess Lawrie
Dr. Tess Lawrie is a medical doctor and research consultant. She has been a leading proponent in advocating for medical sovereignty and freedom, a well as tirelessly speaking out against the oppression of actual treatments that work, with a vast amount of data. She is engaged in rigorous research to improve the quality of health care. Her peer reviewed publications have received in excess of 7,000 citations, classing her as an outstanding scientist. She is helping to steer the World Council for ...
Episode 36 - The Lost Art Of Listening
This Episode talks about Listening and how it affects our comprehension, communication and awareness in life and musically as well.
Episode 35 - Special Guest David Foster.
David Foster is one of he most successful and key figures in contemporary music. A consummate performer, composer, and producer, he has won 16 grammy awards from 47 nominations, 3 Oscar nominations, 2 nominations and a golden globe award, and 7 nominations and an Emmy award. He has also composed soundtracks for several blockbuster films including The Bodyguard, and. St. Elmo’s Fire. He’s penned and produced a staggering array of hit songs and records from artists as diverse as Earth Wind and Fir...
Episode 34-Special Guest Bill Bruford
Bill Bruford spent a working life as an internationally-known musician with Yes, King Crimson, Bruford, and Earthworks before stepping out of practice to investigate aspects of creativity in popular music performance. Having earned his PhD from the University of Surrey in 2016, he now writes and lectures on the topic, travelling extensively to multiple European and North American institutions. His latest book Uncharted: Creativity and the Expert Drummer, University of Michigan Press (2018), guid...
Episode 33 - Special Guest David ’Avocado’ Wolfe
David "Avocado" Wolfe is a Speaker, Author, Earth Activist & Peak Performance Coach, health, wellness, nutrition, raw food advocate ,and drummer. He is the author of several books, including Eating for Beauty, Chaga: King of the Medicinal Mushrooms, and Naked Chocolate. With 25+ years of dedicated experience and having hosted 3000 live health events, David has led the environmental charge for radiant health via a positive mental attitude, eco-community building, living spring water, and the ...
Episode 32 - Special Guest Pete Parada
Pete Parada is a professional musician who has performed or recorded with Face To Face, my Chemical Romance, Devo, The Offspring, Saves the Day, deco, Alkaline Trio, Rob Halford, and Chris Shiflett as well as the Tim Pool band, and his new band called The Defiant. He now has his own studio called Imposter Syndrum where he records, composes and collaborates. Pete is a powerhouse whose passion heard in his playing carries over into his valiant championing of justice and humanity.
Episode 31 - Special Guest Dr. Dina McMillan Part Two!
This episode features Dr. McMillan discussing her new book "Fascination with the devil-why women love emotionally dangerous men", as well as socio political issues on micro and macro levels. www.drdinamcmillan.com
Episode 30 - Special Guest - Gary Chaffee.
Gary Chaffee’s career spanning over 50 years has had him traveling and teaching students worldwide, as well as being the Chairman for the percussion department at the Berklee School of Music in Boston. During that time, some of his students were Vinnie Colaiuta, JR Robinson, Steve Smith, Kenwood Dennard, and many others who went on to utilize Gary’s teachings in their own careers. He has also authored many books explaining and demonstrating his unique ideas, among the most popular being the Patt...
Episode 29 - Special Guest J. Kimo Williams
https://omikmusic.com/
Episode 28 - Freedom.
This episode discusses freedom. Quotes are from Julius Ruechel; "Words From the Dead" - How to lift Society from the ashes of postmodernism. www.juliusruechel.com
Episode 27 - Special Guest Douglas Rushkoff. A.I. and beyond.
This episode features prominent intellectual and media theorist, author, lecturer, professor, and musician Douglas Rushkoff, discussing A.I., its current or probable ramifications, and various areas of effect. https://rushkoff.com He also hosts his own podcast called Team Human, echoing his book of the same name. https://www.teamhuman.fm
Episode 26 - Special Guest Pete Zeldman
PETE ZELDMAN Pete Zeldman is a uniquely creative musician who is as original as he is iconoclastic in a sense. I first met Pete many years ago and I had never heard an approach like his. It's one thing to hear certain rhythmic events or certain textures. But to combine them and translate what one hears, and to do it live is another, especially the way that Pete layers them. Pete has lived in the U.K. now for several years with his wife Cheryl and their cat Pablo. He has taught there extensively ...
Episode 25 - Jeff Beck
One of a kind.
Episode 24 - The World Needs More Music.
This episode discusses the idea of more new music coming into existence, and whether or not it is 'necessary'.
Episode 23 - Special guest Dr. Dina McMillan
Dr. Dina McMillan is an American social psychologist and domestic violence specialist. She received her BA from Hunter College in New York and both a masters and doctorate in social psychology from Stanford University in California. In 2007, after moving to Australia, Dr McMillan developed a ground-breaking program called Unmasking the Abuser. Dr. McMillan wrote a book on this topic called, But He Says He Loves Me, published by Allen & Unwin, that’s currently sold in 14 countries. It’s become av...
Episode 22 - Special Guest Ted Gioia
This episode features a conversation with music historian, author, musician, and musicologist Ted Gioia, with some concepts related to his book which I highly recommend: "Music: A Subversive History".
Episode 21 Resolve.
This Episode talks about inner determination, or resolve, to propel toward action.
Episode 20 A New Beginning. Again.
This episode talks about the new year, new beginnings, and our ways of thinking about it and moving forward.
Episode 19 Auld Lang Syne / Closure.
This Episode discusses endings, closure, and reflecting on demarcation points, as well as contemplative hindsight and how it may affect decision making, actions, changes, or stasis.
Episode 18 Merry Christmas!
This episode discusses aspects of Christmas.
Episode 17 The Will To Purpose
This Episode talks about the sense of purpose.
Episode 16 Solidarity and Consensus
This Episode talks about Solidarity as a common ideal, recognizing tactics that divide, and standing together to achieve truthful consensus and societal cohesion.
Episode 15 Special Guest Mahavishnu JohnMcLaughlin
This episode features the iconic John McLaughlin discussing his history with Miles Davis, The Tony Williams Lifetime, The Mahavishnu Orchestra and more, as well as his upcoming album "Liberation Time", due for release July 16, 2021.
Episode 14 Chick Corea
This Episode commemorates the late, great Chick Corea.
Episode 13 Community
Community in Society. Solidarity.
Episode 12 Language and Media
This Episode talks about Language, its use and influence, the lingual aspect of music, and media manipulation.
Episode 11 Brandification and Relevance
This episode talks about exactly that; brandification and relevance.