Just Sway - The Unofficial Blue October Experience

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Episode 14 - "What If" with Cities97's Paul Fletcher Oct 16, 2020

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Legendary radio personality and music director Paul Fletcher took some time with me to talk about the new album, and a little insight into the inner workings of radio. Make sure you listen to this whole episode for a VERY special surprise at the end! I promise, it's well worth it!

Follow Paul Fletcher on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/paulfletcher971/

To see the documentary film, Get Back Up in its entirety, go to Getbackup.tv where there are multiple purchase options available.

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.

Episode 13 - "Sway" with Bongani Mlambo and Ashley Ehrhardt Sep 17, 2020

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Sway has been a constant in my own Blue October library for sometime, and this episode is entirely focused on this one, incredible song. I was extremely fortunate to be joined by Bongani Mlambo, director of the Sway video, as well as photographer Ashley Ehrhardt. While each of them are fans of the band in their own respects, it was great to see how they had taken a song and turned it into their own pieces of art.

Make sure to watch Bongani's videos for both Sway and Angels in Everything - both of which are available on YouTube! For more information on Bongani Mlambo and to see more of his work, check out his IMDB profile here: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3277241/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1

For more information and to see all of Ashley Ehrhardt's work, follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyehrhardtphotography/

To see the documentary film, Get Back Up in its entirety, go to Getbackup.tv where there are multiple purchase options available.

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.

Episode 12 - Inside 'Get Back Up' with Norry Niven May 07, 2020

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With the long awaited documentary 'Get Back Up' due to come out on May 21st, 2020, I talked with director Norry Niven all about the film. A fan of Blue October and their music before he began working with them, Norry's relationship with Justin and the rest of the band went from being a fan to telling this incredible story of hope.

Join myself and Norry as we go in-depth on what started this immense project and how the film was envisioned from the beginning, along with what is yet to come for the documentary, the band, and Norry himself.

To see Get Back Up in its entirety, go to Getbackup.tv where there are multiple purchase options available. The film will be available for streaming on May 21st, 2020.

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.

Episode 11 - "Blue Family," An inside look at why the Blue October fans are one big family. Sep 07, 2019

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One the most intriguing parts about Blue October's fans is this thing we call the "Blue Family." It's not something that is easily describable - but once you experience it, you know it's real.

In talking with other fans one thing that came up often was this connection that is felt with others who also experience the music, or the concerts, or Justin's journey and story. Once you know another person is a Blue October fan - boom, the connection is instantaneous.In this episode I focused more on what is behind that, and what others have felt in this same sense.

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.

Episode 10 - M2 The ROCK, and why a podcast about Blue October! Jul 13, 2019

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Michael Molthan of 'M2 The Rock' was very gracious and had me on his show, which is focused around addiction, recovery, and the solutions behind a better life. We both sat down at his second studio, "Rachel's Cafe," and talked about Blue October and their message, along with a little more introspective look at where his story came from and how he deals with his own daily struggles.

Michael is beyond the real-deal: he's a person who gives his time and energy to focusing on faith-based solutions to the complications we as people add to our lives. This episode is focused on addiction and recovery, but this practical advice can help all - no matter what you may be experiencing.

For the video version of our talk, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKSWVcUExrg

Please check out and subscribe to M2 The Rock radio here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_6WeiuYeQJFGZ0-tu0hiQ

You can also follow M2 The Rock on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/M2THEROCKSHOW/?ref=br_rs , and on Instagram at: https://instagram.com/m2therockshow?igshid=12c18600hseqi

Also, the trailer for 'Get Back Up,' a film by Norry Niven, can be seen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwjewecS90k

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.

Episode 9 - Jump Rope Jun 28, 2019

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Just as the song goes, life is full of ups and downs. It goes up, and it goes down. This is the story from Tara Felina and how that "Jump Rope" life of hers has kept her grateful for today and hopeful for better tomorrows.

Tara and I connected in December 2018 through Facebook and an online Blue October forum. Once we talked and I found out she had written a book with a Blue October song (Jump Rope) as the title, we were destined to connect. Shortly thereafter, she traveled to Dallas, Texas and met with me to record for the show. Join us here in Episode 9, as we talk about "Jump Rope" and how music has been therapy for her.

Jump Rope is available on Amazon, here: https://www.amazon.com/Jump-Rope-Tara-Felina/dp/1642143146/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2RQX58BX1LLWL&keywords=jump+rope+tara+felina&qid=1561694395&s=gateway&sprefix=jump+rope%2C+tara%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-1

Jump Rope is also available from Barnes & Noble, here: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jump-rope-tara-felina/1128535215?ean=9781642143140

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.

Episode 8 - Blue Therapy! Jun 14, 2019

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What is that makes a Blue October concert experience so moving that many describe it as being therapeutic? Why will some go to countless shows, year after year - or travel incredible distances just to see these performances?

Join me in this episode, as I share some descriptions of what other have felt and lived through with Blue October in their own words.

Follow Heather of Las Vegas' Mix 94.1 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherCollinsVegas/ or instagram: @radioheather.

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.

Episode 7 - "Two Percent," My Own Story with Blue October May 31, 2019

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Sharing stories from others is important, but letting my own story be known and felt is equally so. This is my story with Blue October and how their music affected me.

When Just Sway was only an idea, I knew that I was eventually going to have to tell my own side of where Blue October entered my life and how it had helped me through a very dark time. Listen now to hear how I used the music and the message to feel and gain strength in my own fight to live.

Background music provided courtesy of Jaxon John. You can listen to more of his music here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JlX7x2Qr2f2ckKMvhvgrA

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.

Episode 6 - "Staying Sticky" May 17, 2019

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This is a story of love, heartache, triumph, and the fight within the human spirit. Christine’s love for Blue October was born from her husband’s personal battle, and that love would come to be the light when her world got very dark.

I first connected with Christine because she had shared an image I loved on a Blue October Facebook page. We talked at the end of last year, and I knew her story was incredible right from the beginning. What we didn’t know at the time is how challenging life could get and how those challenges would help to bring family even closer.

Background music provided courtesy of Jaxon John. You can listen to more of his music here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2JlX7x2Qr2f2ckKMvhvgrA

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.

Episode 5 - Reviewing the "Get Back Up" Documentary Apr 25, 2019

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On April 12th, 2019, there was a special screening in Dallas of the documentary, "Get Back Up" - the documentary years in the works so many fans have been patiently waiting for. I was lucky enough to watch it as part of the Dallas International Film Festival, and Jason Maguire and I sat down on a Saturday afternoon (in a McDonald's!) and went over our thoughts on the screening.

For more information on Jason Maguire, who is the lead photographer of JDM photography, connect with him through the following links.

To see the full film, visit https://getbackup.tv/.

Instagram: https://instagram.com/jdmphotography.us?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=bgeo23aukns0

Through the Lens Magazine: https://throughthelensmagazine.com/

TTL Magazine on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ttlmag?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=wiena77lk78q

Marshall Maguire Photography - https://www.marshallmaguirephotography.com/

Marshall Maguire Photography on Instagram: https://instagram.com/marshallmaguirephotography?utm_source=ig_profile_share&igshid=k5nug1k49lit

Background music used courtesy of Frode-5, which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpLMOr1Hg_E

Original show artwork created by Alicia Urbanski of Peaches Art Shop. For more information or to look at more of her works, check out: https://www.peachesartshop.com

Just Sway is an independent project, with no affiliation with Blue October. I do not own any of the music used. All music is owned and copyright protected by Blue October.

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