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Episode 39 - Special Guest Dr. Mattias Desmet Jun 15, 2024

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 phenomenon comes into being.

His substack is: words.mattiasdesmet.org

Video interview on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v51tz5q-special-guest-dr.-mattias-desmet.html

Episode 38 - Special Guest Bruce Becker May 20, 2024

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 all over the world and most recently has been a regular contributor to Drumeo creating the very successful Drum Technique Made Easy course. He is the author of “Puzzles Rhymes and Riddles” and the DVD “Concepts and Philosophies”. His latest book released through Hudson Music, “The Ultimate Guide to Syncopation”, is an in depth guide to the classic book “Syncopation” by Ted Reed to achieve fluidity of movement, phrasing and independence.

www.brucebecker.com

Episode 37 - Special Guest Dr. Tess Lawrie Apr 29, 2024

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 Health, and the great freeset coordinator.

Resources for information and action:

A joint project of the World Council for Health and Children's Health Defense coordinated by Dr. Lawrie

https://thegreatfreeset.org/

A nonprofit organization dedicated to informing and activating a grassroots movement to protect our health and our families.

https://standforhealthfreedom.com/

Resources and information founded by Dr. Meryl Nass

https://doortofreedom.org/

An interactive state map resource from CHD showing new laws and bills defending our right to choose; our medical autonomy and freedom.

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/community-forum/right-to-refuse-health-freedom-bills/

A resource from CHD to find your legislators

https://childrenshealthdefense.org/community-forum/find-your-legislators/

A film by David Sorensen to stop world control

https://stopworldcontrol.com/endhumanity/

A powerfully anthemic song by Kurt Shore written for the Better way Conference, a World Council for Health Initiative.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXzF_9WZw0o

Episode 36 - The Lost Art Of Listening Mar 29, 2024

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. Feb 21, 2024

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 Fire, Andrea Boccelli, Chaka Khan, Chicago, Celine Dion, Stevie Wonder, Seal, and many more, as well as having an uncanny ability to spot new talent, such as Michael Buble.

Foster has also been inducted into the Canadian hall of fame, and received his star on the Hollywood walk of fame on Vine street, just next to the Beatles.

He has a Broadway musical in the works called Boop, about the iconic character Betty Boop, and has been philanthropically involved by creating the David Foster Foundation in 1986, to provide financial support to Canadian families in need of life saving transplants.

All of this is just a brief overview of his many, many achievements.

In an engaging new episode, we take a captivating journey with this celebrated music maestro. Taking listeners through his magnificent career, this compelling and heartfelt conversation is a testament to the passion that touches on the human aspects of music and showcases the enduring spirit of music in our lives.

www.davidfoster.com

X - @officialdfoster

Instagram - davidfoster

Episode 34-Special Guest Bill Bruford Dec 29, 2023

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), guides the reader through the many dimensions of creative performance, and offers fresh insights into in-the-moment interactional processes in music.

Bill lives in the Surrey Hills in the UK with his wife, Carolyn. His life’s work as a musician is well documented on CD and DVD at Summerfold and Winterfold Records and at www.billbruford.com . He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the group ‘Yes’ in 2017.

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https://billbruford.com

Episode 33 - Special Guest David ’Avocado’ Wolfe Nov 19, 2023

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 best-ever quality organic foods, wild foods, juices and herbs. David ‘Avocado’ Wolfe is the visionary founder and president of the non-profit The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation charity (www.ftpf.org) with a mission to plant 18 billion fruit, nut, and medicinal trees on Earth.

www.davidwolfe.com

Instagram: @davidavocadowolfe

X (formerly Twitter) @DavidWolfe

Facebook: DavidAvocadoWolfe

Telegram: @davidavocadowolfe

Episode 32 - Special Guest Pete Parada Oct 15, 2023

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! Sep 11, 2023

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. Aug 19, 2023

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 Patterns series.

As a performer he has played with such luminaries as Pat Metheny, Jaco Pastorius, Bill Frisell, Kermit Driscoll, Mick Goodrick, and many others, as well as a duo that he formed with fellow percussionist Steve Houghton, known as the Whirly Birds.

Now retired in New England, Gary can enjoy his life celebrating his vast career and contributions.

www.garychaffee.com

Episode 29 - Special Guest J. Kimo Williams Aug 08, 2023

https://omikmusic.com/

Episode 28 - Freedom. May 29, 2023

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. May 14, 2023

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 Feb 10, 2023

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 and has been a solo artist as well. He has released two seminal albums, the first in 1991 called Other Not Elsewhere, now available as an MP3 download. And the second being the more recent Twilight Walks Over, which is available on CD Baby. Two audio excerpts can be heard in this episode.

Download and purchase information is available HERE on Pete's website:

http://pete-zeldman.com/page2/CDs.html

By illuminating Pete's creativity, his gifts may be continually shared with the world.

Episode 25 - Jeff Beck Jan 20, 2023

One of a kind.

Episode 24 - The World Needs More Music. Aug 28, 2022

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 Jun 30, 2022

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 available in audible form.

In 2020 Dr. Dina began a podcast series called Unmasking the Abuser, https://www.buzzsprout.com/985186 and developed a new education program, Healing the Rift, to reduce racial, ethnic and gender bias. It offers useful information without blame and shame.

She currently lives in Australia.

https://www.drdinamcmillan.com/

Episode 22 - Special Guest Ted Gioia Mar 10, 2022

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. Feb 01, 2022

This Episode talks about inner determination, or resolve, to propel toward action.

Episode 20 A New Beginning. Again. Jan 01, 2022

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. Dec 26, 2021

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! Dec 20, 2021

This episode discusses aspects of Christmas.

Episode 17 The Will To Purpose Dec 10, 2021

This Episode talks about the sense of purpose.

Episode 16 Solidarity and Consensus Oct 15, 2021

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 Jun 21, 2021

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 Feb 11, 2021

This Episode commemorates the late, great Chick Corea.

Episode 13 Community Dec 13, 2020

Community in Society. Solidarity.

Episode 12 Language and Media Oct 16, 2020

This Episode talks about Language, its use and influence, the lingual aspect of music, and media manipulation.

Episode 11 Brandification and Relevance Apr 05, 2020

This episode talks about exactly that; brandification and relevance.

Episode 10 What do we really want? Jan 28, 2020

This episode asks that question, what it means and what it can involve.

Episode 9. TIME. Jan 18, 2020

This Episode talks about time, and rhythm.

Episode 8 SOCIAL. Nov 27, 2019

This Episode discusses a perspective on social media and social relations.

Episode 7 Listening and Expression Oct 16, 2019

This Episode talks about the value and skill of listening, and one's mode of expression.

Episode 6 - SELLING MUSIC...OR HATS Oct 07, 2019

This Episode talks about selling music, or not, offering insights and sales figures. Still a hot potato.

Episode 5 "Joe Q. Public vs. The Muso" Oct 02, 2019

Episode 5 talks about how musicians and non-musicians listen to music, media, quality, and more.

Episode 4 Special Guest Terrace Martin! Sep 20, 2019

This Episode features very special guest, producer, composer and multi-instrumentalist Terrace Martin.

Terrace speaks about producing, writing, and larger issues of music and society.

Episode 3 "Amateur or Pro" Who's Happier? Sep 13, 2019

This Episode discusses if a Pro or an Amateur musician is happier, why, what happens if it fades, and how to get it back.

Episode 2 "Who Are You" Sep 06, 2019

Episode 2 -Who Are You talks about Identity, Learning, Teaching and letting identity emerge in the process.

Episode 1 "Decisions" Aug 30, 2019

Welcome to the Pilot Episode! In this episode Vinnie talks about decision making in the recording process, and broader aspects of it.

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