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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman

The final frontier? May 16, 2022

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In this episode, the guys talk about spring, the incredible impact space exploration has had on technology, and why we need to live on other planets. Please enjoy responsibly.

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Diriki and Mat have a chat May 09, 2022

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While Anthony was off conquering the world, Diriki and Mat get into a discussion on today's episode about foley sound in film, pop music's evolution, and Hollywood accounting.

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David Ditchfield May 02, 2022

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Another one of our favourite guests returns for today's episode, author and composer David Ditchfield. David experienced a near-death experience (NDE) in 2006 while being pulled under a speeding train in a rare freak accident. We catch up with David to learn what's new since we last spoke. We also get into a conversation about his road to recovery after the accident, therapy, and much more.

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

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Just the 4 of us Apr 25, 2022

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Friend of the show and musician Brigit O'Regan joins the guys again on this episode! Brigit is a popular violinist/fiddler who has garnered a lot of attention on social media with the success of her FanExpo and ComicCon videos. In today's episode, they try to talk about foley, but mostly about heels for men, the art of bartering, the superpower of music and so some random things in between. Please enjoy responsibly :)

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

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Yasmine White: Autism and the power of Music! Apr 18, 2022

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Our guest today is Yasmine White, the founder and CEO of Voices Together, the most prominent musical therapy organization in North Carolina. She is also the author of the book, "Autism and the Power of Music," written to help parents of children with autism connect more fully with their children and help them advocate for themselves. We connected with Yasmine over the Internet and spoke about her early connection to music, how her organization started, and much more.

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer

Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman

When Music meets Comedy w/ Emily Misura Apr 11, 2022

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Musician and comedian Emily Misura is our guest on today's episode. Emily is a Toronto-based violinist, DJ, model, and comedian. She has performed with numerous ensembles, and she was awarded a first violin position with the Venice Symphony when she was only sixteen. Dashboard Confessional, MAE, The Who, ELO, Frankie Valli, Amy Grant, Machine Gun Kelly, and Richard Cheese are just a few of the musicians and bands she's worked with. Emily has also recently announced the release of her debut comedy album, "Trigger Warning," which will be available across all platforms on 4/20, or you can pre-save it now HERE. We sat down in the studio and spoke with Emily about her love for the violin, her experience moving to another country during the pandemic, and why she decided to get into comedy. Please enjoy responsibly.

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Discovering Joanna Majoko's Musical Journey Apr 04, 2022

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Joanna Majoko, a Toronto-based performer, songwriter, and bandleader, is our guest today. Joanna has made a name for herself as one of Canada's most promising young singers. She has regularly been on the bandstand with some of the country's top musicians, including Jane Bunnet and Maqueque, David Clayton-Thomas, of Blood, Sweat, and Tears, and Larnell Lewis of Snarky Puppy. Majoko spent most of her youth in Zimbabwe, despite being born in Germany to German and Zimbabwean parents. Majoko migrated from Zimbabwe to South Africa before settling in Manitoba with her family when she was fourteen. Early last year, Joanna released her debut EP, No Holding Back, which is currently available on all your favourite streaming platforms. We connected over the internet with Joanna to discuss her journey halfway across the globe to Manitoba, how she fell in love with music, and so much more. Please enjoy responsibly :)

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

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Just the 3 of us Mar 28, 2022

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In today's episode, the guys chat about the importance of constant learning, creating music, and the human body. Please enjoy responsibly :)

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Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project

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Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman

Suicide to Significance with Robb Nash Mar 21, 2022

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Our guest today is Canadian musician Robb Nash. Robb is The Robb Nash Project's lead singer, an immersive concert experience that uses music and stories to captivate its audience. Depression, anxiety, self-harm, addiction, bullying, and suicidal ideation are among the issues covered in their presentation. They bring this sensitive subject matter to life in a totally unique way that is both thought-provoking and motivating, as well as engaging and hilarious at times. Their performances take place in performing arts theatres and arenas across Canada and are planned in collaboration with local schools and communities. Robb shares his incredible story with us and what prompted him down this unique path. Great chat with an amazing human being. Enjoy responsibly.

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