Were You Still Talking is about people, places, arts, food, culture, putting positive energy in the world, how all of us have something to say or maybe we don’t, drugs, exercise (or exorcise, if you spell it wrong!), laziness, motivation, breathing! The connection we all share on the planet and quite possibly getting away from the pedestrian level of consciousness.
The first episodes are also about how to start a podcast and if anyone can do it, even someone who knows nothing about it.
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My own YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: joelyshmoley
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
TikTok: @wereyoustilltalking
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Episode #76 On this episode I talk to Daniel Carey author of “Screenwriting Tribe,” “Dream Another Dream,” “Dream Your World,” and “Plant-based Regenerative Nutrition.” He is the founder of Screenwriting Tribe script incubation workshop in Los Angeles.
We talk about weird Hollywood, script writing, childhood trauma, someone we both know (small world) and much much more.
From the author:
When the pandemic caused the screenwriting workshop, I had been running for four years to be shut down, I got busy working on my books about life recovery, life redesign, and motivation.The pandemic started just after the second edition of my screenwriting book was published, which is used as a text in film schools.In March 2023, a screenplay I wrote about a religious cult made a list of the top unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. It’s one of many screenplays I’ve written. My book “Dream Another Dream: Recover and Reimagine Your Life” was published in June 2022. “Dream Your World: Fathom a New Life in which You can Thrive” was published in February 2023.In “Dream Another Dream,” I cover many topics about life intermixed with quotations of many people from throughout history. I also write of my childhood growing up in a household of many misfortunes and saturated with poverty, alcoholism, brutality, and depression. At age 16, I hitchhiked across country to escape the brutality.Completely unprepared for life, as a troubled young adult I ended up homeless. I had to build my life from the ground up.”Dream Your World” is a continuation of what I wrote of in “Dream Another Dream.” In both books, I mixed the texts with philosophical and inspiring quotations from hundreds of people throughout history, all with the goal of inspiring life improvement.For many years, I had worked as a ghost writer, helping a variety of writers with their manuscripts, and getting their books ready for publishing. Mostly, I worked on health and nutrition books. I decided that from now on I will only work on my own books. In February 2023, my book “Plant-Based Regenerative Nutrition” was published. It is 400 pages, and includes claims backed by medical and science studies. I live in Los Angeles, where I run Screenwriting Tribe script incubation workshop.In 2020, I took the workshop virtual, on Zoom. Since November 2022, I also have an in-person workshop, and continue also holding the workshop on Zoom. Both workshops are for up to 17 members. I help writers polish their film and TV screenplays. I also polish screenplays for film producers.
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Episode #75
On this episode I talk to award winning author Joe LeValley. We talk about how he started writing his first novel, how he met The Who, some of the many celebrities he has met and going from getting his first book published to the release of his 7th novel!
A bit more from his website (https://www.josephlevalley.com/index.html):
My career path to becoming an author was unusual, to say the least. I like to describe it as a life of “outrageous good fortune.” Significant roles in the past have included:
* Reporter-photographer for Iowa newspapers for seven years. During that time, I wrote thousands of articles ranging from breaking news to feature stories to personal columns.
* Served for more than 30 years as an executive in Iowa hospitals and its largest statewide health care network. I was project leader on numerous expansions of services and facilities. I assisted many Iowa hospitals in developing strategic plans and was a frequent public speaker on health care policy. My staff and I won four national awards for excellence in communications.
* Musician. Play drums and guitar. I have performed in rock bands, a country-rock trio and as a solo artist. I also am a composer. You can hear some of my original music under the “Music” section of this website, or on YouTube at JosephLeValley, or at www.rockiowa.net. In 2016, I was thrilled and honored to be inducted with the Mourning Glory Rock Band into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame.
* Writer. After a life of writing many different types of fiction and non-fiction, I published my first novel in early 2019. I now have written five novels and am working on number six. Four have been published and have won a total of nine awards.
A lifelong Iowan, I am a proud alumnus of Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge, Drake University in Des Moines, and the University of Iowa in Iowa City. I have a degree in journalism from Drake and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Iowa.
I am proud to note that Iowa Central inducted me into its “Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame” in a ceremony in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Saturday, November 22, 2022.
I am a Life Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. I serve or have served on the boards of directors of many community organizations in northern and central Iowa, and have served on committees for state and national health care advocacy organizations. I also am a member of Mystery Writers of America (MWA) and The Authors Guild, and participate in activities of International Thriller Writers (ITW) and StorySummit.
My wife Jane and I have six children and live in Dallas County, Iowa.
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
#Podcasting
#Auther
#Novel
#JosephLeValley
#Reading
#Writting
Episode #74
Csongor Daniel (https://www.csongordaniel.com/) was one of the first officially recognized bioenergy healers in the former Yugoslavia, trained by the legendary Zdenko Domancic (Documentary: Think about It). While his teacher has healed more than a million people, Csongor has no such ambitions. Instead, he would like to teach a million how to become healers themselves.
In the U.S. since 1991, he has become an internationally known healer and lecturer and the first honorary president of the International Biotherapy Association which was based in the UK.
Csongor’s lectures and his internationally sold book: Biotherapy: A Healing for the 21st Century are approved for continuing education for massage therapists throughout Florida. He also has a double DVD: Energizing T’ai Chi Chi Kung: The 18 Steps for the Absolute Beginner; as well as a children’s book: The Girl with the Healing Hands.
Widely recognized as one of the fastest and most powerful healing methods that have ever been developed, bioenergy healing is relatively easy to learn. Csongor’s unique, light, and humorous lectures are entertaining, fun, and highly educational.
Csongor’s healing sessions are distinctive as well. Most of them take less than 15 minutes, sometimes without even touching the person. In some cases, one session is enough for full recovery. Csongor is also a master of long-distance healing. His clients can be continents away and experience the same healing benefits as if they were present.
Bioenergy Healing: Simple Techniques for Reducing Pain and Restoring Health through Energetic Healing is Csongor’s third and most comprehensive book on energy healing. It is a light, yet very informative read. If you are a fast reader, you may learn to heal in only one day. By the end of the book, you will become a healer for a lifetime.
Csongor is a modern-day renaissance man. Healing and teaching are only a few of his passions. He also builds his own motorcycles, which he then rides to many of his seminars, both in the U.S. and internationally. He is always open to suggestions and invitations to teach anywhere in the world.
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#Podcasting
#bioenergyhealing
#wellness
#Spiritualality
#csongordaniel
Antonio T. Smith, Jr. had an unexpected beginning when, at the age of 6, he became homeless and had to figure out how to take care of himself while living in a trash can.
That is the beginning of Antonio’s story, but there is so much more. We talked about giving away a billion dollars, the universe, top secret operations, trying to adjust to life after the army, and so much more I can’t even begin to describe it all. This is the type of show I love to do.
More from Antonio and links:
Antonio T. Smith Jr is an American Tech CEO and millionaire, who is on pace to become a billionaire by 2025, with headquarters on four different continents, and is creating 100,000 Millionaires while giving away $1.5 Billion by 2025. Antonio is passionate about artificial intelligence and plans to be the first person to create the Master Algorithm, which he plans to use to create a Resource-based society, that will completely eliminate the need for money.
Antonio is building a city to where the people of the light share it and create a harmonious society regardless of race, creed, or religion. Our city will have its own currency, and soon we will become a resource-based economy. We will have democratically elected officials. We will pull our resources and create a society humans deserve with our own police force and our own government. We are the light. We are love. We are you. We are one. Separation is an illusion. We leave you in the light and the love of the one infinite creator. Follow your dreams.
Antonio created a podcast with over 850 episodes.This podcast, created and hosted by Antonio T. Smith, Jr. and includes frequent co-host Deaunna M. Smith, is designed to help you develop an excellent attitude, enhance your self-esteem, develop your creative genius, set and achieve goals, harness your mind’s power, and explain the elements of personal growth. In addition, this podcast dissects, observes, and gives practical guidance to the critical success factors such as writing skills, public speaking skills, effective communication skills, and fostering excellent relationships. It includes interviews with Millionaires and Billionaires and includes the best of Antonio T. Smith, Jr’s teachings. This is the Secret of Success, by Antonio T. Smith, Jr., and it is a daily podcast designed to be your breakthrough.
Antonio’s Links:
Instagram: http://instagram.com/theatsjr
• TikTok: @ats9696•
Facebook: http://facebook.com/theatsjr
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoniots…
•► Subscribe to my channel here: http://bit.ly/SubPlzATS
• Twitter: http://twitter.com/theatsjr
• Medium: http://medium.com/@theatsjr
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriberMy Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohnFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking
#Podcasting
#AntonioTSmithJr
On this episode I talk to Bob Ginsberg about evidence for an afterlife, grief, mediums, near death experiences, death, consciousness, after death communications and signs and more.
Robert Ginsberg is the founder of Forever Family Foundation, author of The Medium Explosion, and currently featured in the Netflix Docuseries Surviving Death. He has been investigating mediumship and other evidence of life after death since 2003 and conducts a Certification process by which Mediums are evaluated to see if they can do what they claim. He is also the host of the Signs of Life radio show and past editor of Signs of Life Magazine.
https://www.foreverfamilyfoundation.org/
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#Podcasting
#Medium
#NDE
#RobertGinsberg
#SurvivingDeath
Episode #71
A medieval swordsman, whaaaaaaaaat? This was an incredible conversation with Dr. Guy Windsor who studies and teaches medieval and renaissance martial arts. This conversation was not long enough!
Check out his podcast The Sword Guy: https://swordschool.com/podcast/
From his website:
I am a consulting swordsman, teacher, and writer. I research and teach medieval and Renaissance Italian swordsmanship (I have a PhD in recreating historical martial arts), blog about it, write books about it, have developed a card game to teach it (which involved founding another company, and crowdfunding), and run Swordschool. https://guywindsor.net/
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohnFaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#Podcasting#medievalmartialarts#guywindsor#swordsman#swordschool
This time up we have Scrufytam! Also known as Bill King. An automobile technician for 14 years, then service manager for 14 years, Bill has been teaching full time for almost 4-1/2 years.
He has owned a drone services company since 2014. At one time he owned 8 drones.
He has been married for 32 years, has a daughter, 2 grands and another on the way.
He started streaming on Twitch in Sept of 2020 and was a true variety streamer, playing any and everything.
We talk, gear for streaming, teaching automotive technology, Twitch, and the smell of Nitro Methane!
Find him on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/scrufytam
And on most social media as scrufytam.
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#Podcasting
#twitch
#scrufytam
#MSFS
#Streamer
Episode #69
It’s Twotonemurphy!!!! This week I get to talk to someone I have been watching on the Twitch for 11 months or so. He is one of the inspirations for starting my own stream. I ask him:
What is Twitch?
Do you like turtles?
How do you have all that energy?
Are you a gamer?
Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
Where did the wig come from? (No wait, forgot to ask him that.)
More from his website:
Murph, a 30 something year old flight simmer and content creator. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland and currently based in County Tipperary, he livestreams every Monday, Wednesday and Friday showcasing Microsoft Flight Simulator and a few other bits and bobs. With a focus on general aviation aircraft, the community of the twotonemurphy Flying Circus was established, linking likeminded people together to share in their passion of aviation and flight simulation. Whether you are brand new to flight simulation or a seasoned veteran, we hope you enjoy your time with the community of Fireflies. “We have carved out our very own flight sim community and I absolutely look forward to each and every stream to fly along with you”.
https://www.twotonemurphy.com/
https://www.twitch.tv/twotonemurphy
https://www.facebook.com/twotonemurphy/
https://www.youtube.com/c/twotonemurphy
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
#twotonemurphy
#MSFS
#Twitch
#Streamer
#MicrosoftFlightSimulator
Episode #68
On this episode I am proud to have Jim Meacham a lifelong friend, world traveler, cartographer, and until recently head of the Info Graphics lab at the University of Oregon. We talk about Yellowstone, Mongolia, Ungulates, and some of the achievements of his former students.
Jim recently retired as executive director and co-founder of the UO’s InfoGraphics Lab. He also is a senior research associate in the Department of Geography. He is a former president of the North American Cartographic Information Society. His interests include map and atlas design and data visualization. Jim taught map design in the UO Geography Department. He is a co-author on the Wild Migrations: Atlas of Wyoming’s Ungulates (2018), Atlas of Yellowstone (2012), the Archaeology and Landscape in the Mongolian Altai: An Atlas (2010) and the Atlas of Oregon (2001) publications. His current projects include a revision of the second edition of the Atlas of Yellowstone. These atlas publications have received several major awards from the American Association of Geographers, the Cartography and Geographic Information Society, the Association of American Publishers, and the Wildlife Society among others.
The area in Africa I am trying to think of on the podcast is the Masai Mara.
Great article about Jim here: https://oregonjournalismlab.com/MAPMAKER-LEAVES-WINNING-TEAM-AT-THE-HELM
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#Geography
#AtlasofYellowstone
#Archaeology
#Ungulates
#Podcast
#Podcasting
Episode #67
Suzanne Munson joins me on the podcast today to talk about her latest book The Metaphysical Thomas Jefferson. A unique and interesting way of finding out what’s in the mind of one of the most well known historic figures.
PREMISE: IF YOU COULD TALK WITH THOMAS JEFFERSON, WHAT QUESTIONS WOULD YOU ASK?
Eight Jefferson authorities devised questions, thinking they were participating in a “history class project.” Instead, they became part of an amazing adventure: a journey to the immortal mind of Mr. Jefferson himself, facilitated by an experienced medium.
From his place in spirit, Jefferson is not happy with the evolution of America’s government and culture since the days of the Founding Fathers. America’s government has lost its footing and is in need of a new revolution–not of war, but of integrity, he observes.
The Metaphysical Thomas Jefferson records his views on Congress, the presidency, foreign policy, higher education, the military, religion, the media, slavery, race, and Sally Hemings. On government, Jefferson is discouraged by generations of “corruption, self-dealing, conformity, and confusion” in Washington. He is especially concerned about a gradual, insidious loss of freedom in the country.
The book concludes with Jefferson’s call to action to the next generation of leaders: to form “Circles of Integrity,” large enough to realize crucial reforms. He calls for a restructuring of all major American institutions.
Bio:
Suzanne Munson is a lover of history and author of books about America’s Founding Fathers. She has just published The Metaphysical Thomas Jefferson and previously wrote a biography about Jefferson’s mentor, George Wythe, titled Jefferson’s Godfather: The Man Behind the Man.
She lectures on the legacy of these two Founding Fathers at the college level and at various other venues. Following a career in corporate and non-profit communications, she turned her attention to writing and teaching. Her interest in history began as a child, hearing of the trials of her ancestors in 17th century Jamestown-area settlements and the exploits of her pioneer forebears a century later on Virginia’s westernmost frontier.
Please visit www.suzannemunson-author.com for more information.
Link for book: https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysical-Thomas-Jefferson-Channels-Founding-ebook/dp/B095FG796N
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking to Jonesy, an actor comedian, writer, and producer known for roles on Gotham, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and the Letterman Show. We talk a bit about comedy, auditioning for stuff, Weird AF news (his podcast), what a self-tape is and a lot more.
Jonesy has performed comedy on both coasts and his stand-up comedy style is a blend of autobiographical stories and 21st century cultural critiques delivered with East Coast attitude. Jonesy has participated in the New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival and Laugh Riots.
https://jonesy.com/
https://www.facebook.com/comedianJonesy
@WeirdAFNews
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
#jonesy
#Comedy
#Podcast
#Podcasting
Steven Jenkins on the podcast today. We talk about different ways of learning, a bit about Texas, how he quit piano 5 times and a whole lot more stuff.
Bio
Steven Jenkins is a self-described “recovering piano student” who helps people with busy schedules learn piano in a unique way that does not require them to take lessons.
After quitting piano lessons five times and spending nearly a decade of research and development, Steven developed a patented method that simplifies music theory and reduces stress and anxiety.
To start playing piano right away using this simplified method go to controlshiftpiano.com/templates
https://controlshiftpiano.com/
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
#StevenJenkins
#ControlShiftPiano
#Podcast
#Podcasting
Episode #64
On this Episode I am so happy to be talking to Ben Sorensen from Australia. This is the kind of conversation I love to have. We just talk. We talk about coming out of Covid, big politics, how Australian government works, US politics, electric vehicles, and all kinds of other things I’m sure I forgot to list. Check out his website and socials below.
More about Ben,
Voice Artist, Writer, Producer, Presenter & Event Host
In a nutshell Ben is a quirky, witty, eccentric, stylish, multi- platform personality, voice-over artist, writer of columns, lover of music, presenter of stuff and while he is unable to leap tall buildings, he is able to bridge the divide between city living and country culture.
Ben is probably best known for hosting one of Australia’s most popular syndicated radio shows on over 140 stations across 5 countries interviewing some of the biggest names in the industry including Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, INXS, Lee Kernaghan, Olivia Newton-John, Darius Rucker, The Moody Blues, and Bon Jovi. His Podcast Real Country was broadcast in over 100 countries.
As an MC and host Ben has been entertaining and sharing his personality professionally for the last 14 years all over Australia. With his intelligent humor and energy, Ben brings a cultured and flamboyant edge to the stage, festival or product launch. He has fronted for events including Tamworth Country Music Festival, Restaurant and Caterer of the Year Awards, The Aristocratic International Showcase – USA, Urban CMF, Synnex Alliance Roadshow and brands including Pfizer, Toyota, Coca-Cola, Google, Crown Casino, Microsoft, Intel, Nestle, PAX, BHP Billiton, BMW, Stussi, Synnex, Ryobi, Infosys, Australian Open and Stockland.
Ben has worked stages from the bush to beach, regional towns to the capital cities across Australia and everything in between. Ben’s broadcast credits include host roles on MTV, Nine Network, Southern Cross Ten, WIN Television, PRIME, 3AW, 4BC, 97.3FM, 2SM, 2TM and more! He was also a past Channel 9 voice over and warm up guy however, most of all Ben is a neurodiverse “Brain for hire.”
https://www.bensorensen1.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bensorensen1
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bensorensen1/
@bensorensen1
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#BenSorensen1
#BrainForHire
#Podcast
#Podcasting
#Astralia
#Travel
Episode #63
On the show today I have the pleasure of talking to Evan Stern host of Vanishing Postcards a new podcast now available everywhere. We talk about how he got into podcasting, making a narrative or documentary style podcast, and all the things that he had to learn to produce the podcast.
I also ask about the next season and what is coming up.
From Evan:
A native of Austin, TX, I caught the performing bug at age 11 with a second prize win in the famed O Henry Pun-Off. After studies at Sarah Lawrence and the British American Drama Academy, I moved to NYC to pursue a career in performance where I had the honor of appearing as a soloist at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center among many distinguished venues.
Following a lifelong passion for raconteurship, and budding interest in audio storytelling, I grabbed a microphone and returned home to Texas in January of 2020 to try my hand at collecting oral histories. This project evolved into Vanishing Postcards, a documentary travelogue in which listeners are invited to join me on a road trip exploring the hidden dives, traditions and frequently threatened histories discovered by exiting the interstates. Featuring humorous, often touching dispatches from the backroads, within one week of its launch the show was named one of the Best Podcasts of 2021 by Digital Trends.
https://www.vanishingpostcards.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Vanishing-Postcards-103417951858890/
https://www.instagram.com/vanishing_postcards/?hl=en
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht#Podcast
#Podcasting
#VanishingPostcards
#Travel
#Travellog
#BestPodcasts
Episode #62
On this episode I have a conversation with Brian Gillet about race, heart attacks, police reform or rebuilding, podcasting and much more.
Brian is the creator, co-producer and co-host of a weekly podcast that tackles racial issues called, ‘Beyond Race’. He is a professionally trained singer who teaches and coaches, a public speaker and is currently exploring life as a producer of original cast recordings. Brian lives in California with his husband of 30 years and their young puppy, Zorro.
https://beyondrace.buzzsprout.com/
#podcaster
#BeyondRacePodcast
#Racism
#Race
#PoliceReform?
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
Episode #61
What is Atmospheric Science?
Is there something missing in all the data on global climate change?
How do you go from a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering to a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science?
Should I buy a Tesla??
My guest this episode is Dr. James Stalker an American serial high-tech entrepreneur since 2002. Dr. Stalker is CEO of The Enterprise Universe.
Dr. Stalker has a unique professional background in Science (Ph.D. & Master’s degrees in Atmospheric Science) and Engineering (Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering). He also has decades-long experience in research (e.g., inventor of the Stalker method for the global weather/climate simulation) and technology development (e.g., inventor of load-creating renewable energy) and business development (owner of multiple high-tech businesses, including Regional Earth System Predictability Research & The Enterprise Universe).
Dr. Stalker spends his time solving the unknown and most complex problems in the STEM fields, but also has essentially developed key innovations for inspiring and educating and training entrepreneurs and corporations via his two seminars/workshops titled ‘9 Entrepreneurship Fundamentals’ and ‘Leadaging for Organizational Excellence,’ respectively.
Dr. Stalker is a patriotic and proud American that studies and defends the Constitution and always tries to interpret it for fairness and inclusiveness for the changing times in which we find ourselves.
The United States of America has played and still must play a significant leadership role in the world to make (and keep) the world a better and safer place for every human being on Earth.
He also believes that the American values of governance are worth promoting to the rest of the world mainly by setting an example. Dr. Stalker strongly believes that the most effective way of imparting one’s knowledge to others is by showing to the rest of the world how that knowledge has helped you become a better individual.
https://james-r-stalker-ceo.teu.enterprises/
#GlobalClimateChange
#AtomosphericScience
#GlobalWarming
#ClimateCrisis
#podcaster
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
Episode #60
Stephen Hawley Martin is my guest, and we talk about evidence for life after death, the evidence for reincarnation, evidence that consciousness is not confined to our brains, and a whole lot more.
What do you think?
As the talk show host of a popular weekly internet podcast, “The Truth About Life,” it became clear to bestselling author Stephen Hawley Martin as he interviewed dozens of near-death survivors, psychics, researchers into the paranormal, as well as quantum physicists and medical doctors, that humankind is on the cusp of a transition to a new understanding of the true nature of reality. To share what he has learned and to help speed the transition, which he believes will result in a rebirth of optimism and the world becoming a better place to live and work, he has written more than two dozen books, many of which have achieved bestseller status on Amazon. Martin is a former principal of the world renowned ad firm that created the GEICO Gecko and “Virginia Is For Lovers,” The Martin Agency, and is currently the editor and publisher of The Oaklea Press. He is the only three-time winner of the Writer’s Digest Book Award, having won first prize twice for fiction and once for nonfiction, and he has also won First Prize for Visionary Fiction from Independent Publisher and First Prize for Nonfiction from USA Book News.
https://www.shmartin.com/
#podcaster
#StephenHawleyMartin
#lifeAfterDeath
#reincarnation
#consciousness
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
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Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
Episode #59
Ever wondered what the difference between a mentalist and a mind reader is?
Can you use the skill of a mentalist to help you in everyday life?
Has anyone every claimed the million-dollar prize to prove they can read minds or that they have psychic abilities?
What’s it like to go on a competition/reality show like Fool Me?
These are the things I talk about with Jonathan Pritchard a highly sought-after consultant and speaker specializing in the area of applied psychology in life and business.
His client list includes Fortune 500 companies like BP, State Farm, United Airlines, and more.
He is the founder of the international consulting company “The Hellstrom Group” which has trained teams to improve their sales, negotiation, and presentation skills on six of the seven continents.
His expertise comes from his background traveling the world as a Mentalist, a unique type of entertainer specializing in mind reading tricks. The applied psychology he uses on stage in Vegas, on TV, and online gives him an edge off stage as well.
He is the author of several books focused on psychology, motivation, self-improvement, and more. He currently lives in Chicago where you can find him practicing Wing Chun Kung Fu every morning.
#mentalist
#Hellstrom
#psychology
#motivation
#wingchun
#JonathanPritchard
#podcaster
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
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Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
Episode #58
Scott Wagnon PA-C
Is the latest fade diet going to work long term? Wondering what diet is for you? Want to find out if you can exercise the weight off? Is plant based the only proven way to have a healthy diet? Do I care?
Those are the questions I ask Scott on this episode.
Scott has been a Physician Assistant since 2005. Currently working in Internal Medicine. In 2012 he had his own health problems despite heavy exercise, and what he felt was a healthy lifestyle. This prompted him to study the science of Nutrition. Once he saw the evidence, he began transitioning to a whole food plant based diet. He got his health back, and then began sharing it with patients. By the end of 2020 he has taught using a food as medicine approach to over 1,500 patients, both in one on one appointments in the clinic, as well as in free classes to his community. He continues to teach and share this vital information, with any and all who are interested in taking control of their own health and wellness.
Free online nutrition info and classes:
https://sites.google.com/view/whole-food-plant-based/home
#HealthandWellness
#PlantBased
#PlantBasedDiet
#FoodAsMedicine
#podcaster
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
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Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
Episode #57
What an honor to have Andrew Ecker on the Podcast. After a proper introduction (by Andrew) I listen to him talk about native American history, traditions, honoring the Earth Mother, growing up in America and learning to heal from a childhood filled with challenges.
From his website: https://thesacredseven.com
Andrew Ecker, author of the ‘The Sacred 7’ Apache “NDE”, Irish and German American. Born into an inheritance of trauma, both his parents were addicted to drugs and died very young. Mom, Kathy Lindsey, died from a cocaine overdose whereas Father, Dale Ecker, from HepC caused from intravenous drug use.
Growing up in the height of the Reagan and Clinton “War on Drugs” policies led Andrew down a path of destruction that included cocaine and heroin abuse until he made a decision to change his life while serving 3.5 years in federal prison for drug charges.
Andrew found healing in his life through the use of ancient technologies including drumming and a ceremonial introduction process of his Native American ancestry he outlines in his book ‘The Sacred 7’.
Andrew has been able to, in over 25 years of effort, facilitate over 4000 meaningful wellness with a focus on suicide prevention, substance abuse, individual and community development.
This massive volume of work has allowed Andrew the honor of working with very diverse groups of people including tribal nations, schools, governmental organizations, churches, nonprofits, businesses, festivals, hospitals and drug and alcohol treatment facilities. Some of these groups include The Havasupai Nation, The Navajo Nation, The Hopi Nation, The Pascua Yaqui Nation, The Gila River Indian Community, The Tohono O’odham Nation, Patina Wellness Center, Native American Connections, Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, NACA: Native Americans For Community Action, United States Veterans Administration, City of Phoenix, Maricopa County Public Health, United Health Care, Wellpoint , Buena Vista Recovery , Charles Schwab, Bain Consulting, Exp Realty, Cancer Treatment Centers of American, Credit Union Development and Education and many many more.
Andrew, his fiancé Monica and their companies Wellness Sourcing and Drumming Sounds have focused mostly on working with hospitals and institutions labeled as memory care, behavioral lockdowns, drug rehabilitation, cancer treatment, post-acute rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. These are just some of the populations they work with.
Recognized by the community and through this work, Andrew Ecker has been a speaker presenter at some of the largest and most influential groups in healthcare and wellness: The Arizona Senior Center Association (keynote), The Arizona Therapeutic Recreation Association, (keynote) Arizona Activities Coordinators Association,(keynote) Assisted Living Federation of Arizona, (presenter) The AZTEC awards (keynote), Spinal Cord Injury Association (keynote), National Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health (keynote) (keynote) Oklahoma Behavioral Health Conference (keynote).
#Podcasting
#thesacredseven
#transform
#podcaster
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
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Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
Episode #56
This time on the show I have the great pleasure of talking to Trav Bell, The Bucket list Guy. This guy is full of positive energy and we talk about how he became The Bucket list Guy, living life fully, overcoming fears, and even how Covid helped him finish his book!
In his own words:
Someone first called me The Bucket List Guy about eight years ago. It was because of all the crazy and interesting things I’d done in my life up until then.
See, from the age of eighteen – well before Bucket Lists were a ‘thing’ – I’ve written a ‘To Do Before I Die List’. Today, as a forty (something) year-old guy, thanks to The Bucket List movie and the popularity of the concept, they certainly are now. It’s a heavily hashtagged and tweeted global phenomenon.
My Bucket List is my reason why I attack life. It’s always been my compass, my motivation. It continues to give me purpose and bring meaning into my life. Ignorantly, I thought everyone had a written list like me… apparently not.
Check out thebucketlistguy.com
https://www.facebook.com/thebucketlistguy
https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBucketListGuy2011
#thebucketlistguy
#prospeaker
#bucklistlife
#podcaster
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
Episode #55
Welcome and thanks for listening. On this episode I talk to Michelle E. Dickinson about mental health, growing up with a mother who was bipolar, understanding the challenges of mental health issues in the workplace and the need to normalize the conversation around mental health.
More from Michelle:
1 in 3 Americans are dealing with depression or anxiety due to COVID. The emotional impact of the pandemic is hitting many of us. The United Nations released a policy brief entitled COVID-19 and the Need for Action on Mental Health citing the deep toll the crisis has taken due to social isolation, losing a loved one, and the economic turmoil from lost income. Now, more than ever, we need to normalize the mental health conversation.
Return to work anxiety is very real for so many people also. Setting up your home for harmony is also a challenge for many. Invite me to share tips and strategies to help ease anxiety and how to create a home environment and structure that will best support your family.
I’ve experienced the “trifecta” of mental health.
1. I grew up loving and caring for my bipolar mother.
2. I helped build the largest mental health employee resource group at a fortune 500 company.3. I experienced depression due to a life event reminding me that nobody is immune to mental illness at any given point in their life.
My book Breaking Into My Life was written to help myself—along with the rest of us—better understand the world of mental illness. My story of perseverance and triumph helps challenge and transform the “suffer in silence” dynamic, and makes mental illness more understood, treated and accepted.
I am out to do my part to eliminate the stigma by normalizing the mental health conversation in workplaces and within the first responder community. I partner with innovative leaders to bring my programs and mental health strategies to help them cultivate cultures of compassion for those living with or caring for those with invisible disabilities. My Resilience webinar has made an impact with empowering hundreds of employees during COVID-19 quarantine.
Links:
https://www.youtube.com/user/mdickinson1359/featured?view_as=subscriber
Website: www.michelleedickinson.com.
LinkedIn URL
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-e-dickinson-7882013
Facebook URL
https://www.facebook.com/michelle.dickinson.146?ref=bookmarks
Twitter URL
YouTube URL
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8Vt31TIEWh6dW_V2-qmtTQ
Instagram:
Episode #54
With me on the Podcast today I have Giles Howe, Producer, Writer, Actor, Singer and creator of the musical Soviet Zion. The concept album for Soviet Zion is out now and can be found at sovietzion.com.
We talk about making a concept album during Covid, working on a project for 11 years, how it all came about and who’s that barking in the background?
More form Giles:
Originally from Europe where I worked extensively as a producer of new musical theatre, my talent and close relationship to music has taken me all over the world.
I have worked with many industry leaders and maintain personal relationships with influencers on both sides of the Atlantic having worked globally for international companies including Disney, Easy Theatres, Veritas Entertainment, Royal Caribbean and Aria Entertainment.
As well as a strong track record of creative innovation having produced many UK and World Premieres of new musicals as a co-founder of The A STAGE KINDLY New Musical Theatre Initiative with West End producer Katy Lipson, I am an award-winning vocalist recognized with two prestigious RTN Awards in 2018 after making my New York cabaret debut as a special guest at the Triad Theatre in Manhattan. This diverse experience on both sides of creating theatre affords me a unique approach.
I currently coach private students in vocal performance and stagecraft, myself having performed worldwide featuring in a number of different successful vocal acts including The 12 Tenors, Stars of Opera and Viva Voce and in such legendary venues as The Royal Albert Hall in London, China’s Great Hall of the People in Wu Xi, and the Bukanmara Hall in Tokyo performing with icons including Brian May from Queen, Idina Menzel from Frozen, and multiple platinum-selling recording artist Josh Groban on whose Greatest Hits album I can also be heard. Recently, I recorded the vocal hook for a forthcoming trap release!!
I have written two contemporary operas: “Turkish Delight”: the macabre tale of a scorned woman’s revenge, and “SOVIET ZION”: an ambitious historical drama about the mysterious Jewish state in the Far-East of Russia. I make a small cameo as Benjamin on the Original Concept Album that I produced, likewise the accompanying release of Selections in Yiddish on which I also duet – both releases available now on iTunes, Apple Music, Amazon, and other leading digital platforms.
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
Episode #53 It is my great honor to have Gordon Firemark on the Zoom with me today. We are talking about legal stuff and things you might want to think about if starting or currently producing a podcast. We touch on releases for guests, copywrite, where Gordon went to school (Go Ducks!) and get sidetracked on to all kinds of stuff. We also talk a little tech and I ask about his new microphone. Mini Bio: Gordon Firemark has practiced media and entertainment law since 1992. He is often referred to as The Podcast Lawyer™, and is himself a podcaster, producing and hosting the Entertainment Law Update podcast (since 2009), and the More, Better, Faster podcast which offers insights and advice to creative professionals and businesses who want to achieve more, better, faster. Gordon is the author of the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer’s Legal Survival Guide and creator of several online courses for creatives. His undergraduate degree in radio, television and film and experience in live theatre production informs his thinking about all things legal. In addition to his busy law practice, he teaches Entertainment Law at Columbia College Hollywood, Intellectual Property and Media Law at Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Contract law at Pepperdine Law School. Find him online at gordonfiremark.com and on Facebook, twitter, and instagram. Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugO…
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustill…
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#Podcast #PodcastLaw #thePodcastLawyer #GordonFiremark #EntertainmentLaw
Episode 50!
This Episode is from a live Facebook celebration of making it to the 50th episode with my amazing friend and co-host for this one Jon Griffin. We have a merry old time thanking all the guests I have had on, all the different episodes so far, announcements about what is to come and the times we are living in. We also talk a little about the streaming software, answer questions from FB and I talk too much.
Also asking people to weigh in on a few things as we have a little nip and talk for a couple of hours.
Jon not only was the first guest and has been on the show for 4 episodes now, but he also did the music for the show.
50 shows
42 guests
1000’s of downloads
Much more to come…
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#podcasting
#podcaster
#JonGriffin
#Episode50
#WereYouStillTalking?
Justin Alcala is back for a second time. We talk history, Dracula (the book and movies), Jaws and why it’s so good, older movies vs new, dark side of Christmas and Christmas history and then we remember to talk about his upcoming book A Dead End Job.
We also talk about news of the day a bit and eventually get on to Star Wars and The Mandalorian and important stuff like that.
Justin is a novelist, nerdologist and Speculative Literature Foundation Award Finalist. He’s the author of three novels, including Consumed, (BLK Dog Publishing) The Devil in the Wide City (Solstice Publishing) and Dim Fairy Tales (AllThingsThatMatterPress). His short stories have been featured in dozens of magazines and anthologies, including It Snows Here (Power Loss Anthology), The Offering (Rogue Planet Press Magazine) and The Lantern Quietly Screams (Castabout Literature). When he’s not burning out his retinas in front of a computer, Justin is a tabletop gamer, blogger, folklore enthusiast and time traveler. He is an avid quester of anything righteous, from fighting dragons to acquiring magical breakfast eggs from the impregnable grocery fortress.
Most of Justin’s tales and characters take place in The Plenty Dreadful universe, a deranged supernatural version of the modern world. When writing, Justin immerses himself in subject matter, from stuffy research to overseas travel. Much to the chagrin of his family, he often locks himself away in his office-dungeon, playing themed music over, and over, and over again. Justin currently resides with his dark queen, Mallory, their malevolent daughter, Lily, changeling son, Ronan, hellcat, Misery and hound of Ragnarök, Fenrir. Where his mind might be though is anyone’s guess.
Justin’s Website: https://www.justincalcala.com/
Twitter: @justinalcala
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#JustinAlcala
#Authors
#Podcast
#ParliamentHousePress
Episode #48
On today’s episode I talk to the infamous Frank King, The Mental Health Comedian. Why is he infamous? Just google Frank King Covid 19 and see all the misleading or just plain bad press about Frank. This is not why I had him on the show.
We talk about his run in with the press, escaping the fires in Oregon, a lifetime of comedy, faxing jokes to Jay Leno, 5 TEDX talks and speaking openly about suicide. He even goes so far as giving his number to anyone who just needs to talk.
More from his website:
Frank King was a quarter-finalist on Star Search…he lost to a puppet. He’s also appeared on A&E’s An Evening at the Improv, Showtime’s Comedy Club Network, and CNN’s Business Unusual. In addition to telling jokes, he’s been busy selling jokes. He’s written nationally for Jay Leno, Joan Rivers, and Dennis Miller.
They’ve called him the best thing to happen to after-dinner since dessert.
He’s opened up for Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Jeff Foxworthy, and Ron White. Most recently was himself opened up, by a crack team of cardiac surgeons, at the Oregon Heart and Vascular Institute…who performed an aortic valve replacement, his second, and tossed in a double bypass, his first…so he truly is, Funny at Heart.
As a Certified Laugh Coach, Stress Reduction Specialist, and Professional Comedian since 1985 who has totaled one marriage, two heart valves, and three cars, and turned a million dollar real estate portfolio, amassed by age 52, into, thanks to the recession and a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy filing, a $125,000 real estate portfolio by age 53, I offer time-tested tools for using humor to turn pain into punchlines, losses into laughs, and messes and stresses into successes.
#MentalHealth
#Comedy
#MentalHealthComedian
#SuicidePrevention
“You can make a difference. You can save a life. I can show you how.”
858.405.5653
http://www.TheMentalHealthComedian.com
http://www.YourTEDxCoach.com
http://www.facebook.com/thementalhealthcomedian
http://www.instagram.com/mentalhealthcomedian
https://www.youtube.com/thementalhealthcomedian
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedian
Born to Be Funny https://youtu.be/mugOzr6ItFk
Mental With Benefits https://youtu.be/mCnsHSdAn48
A Matter of Laugh or Death https://youtu.be/IeMg6OFYfU0
Suicide, The Secret of My Success https://youtu.be/3D4m33DXtsI
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slidesofjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
Episode #47
This week I had so much fun talking to author Brian Meeks on how to sell your book on Amazon, we talked about things we know nothing about, telling great stories, living to 350 years old, and how important copywriting is when selling books, or anything really.
Brian is a full-time author. He has 19 novels under his name and a pen name. He has 6 non-fiction titles, including Mastering Amazon Ads and Mastering Amazon Descriptions, which are the books that led to speaking at author conventions including Kevin J. Anderson’s Superstars, and all of the 20BooksTo50K events. Brian has built two FB author groups with over 11,000 members.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MasteringAmazonDescriptions
Mastering Amazon Descriptions: An Author’s Guide: Copywriting for Authors: https://amzn.to/32QF31Y
Mic I am using: https://amzn.to/36NfIHh
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slidesofjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#MasteringAmazonDescriptions
#BrianMeeks
#20BooksTo50K
#Authors
Jeffrey Bryan on the Zoom today. Currently playing keyboards with Survivor, Jeffrey is also a producer, singer, guitar player, and composer. We talk a little about the original Karate Kid, Hollywood and the club scene of the past, Survivor and how that came about, what equipment Jeff uses and his love of gear, working in world famous recording studios and a LOT more. We never quite get to the Cobra Kai even though I mention it in the beginning. Guess I’ll have to have him back on.
More info from Jeffrey’s website: https://www.jeffreybryanmusic.com/
Born and raised in Los Angeles. A teen in the 80’s pursing a solo music career, playing clubs like the Roxy, Wiskey-a-Go-Go, Madam Wongs and everywhere on the famed Sunset strip and beyond. During this time Jeff landed various Films and TV appearances (aka Jeff Fishman) including The Karate Kid and Hot Moves.
He is a composer, singer, keyboard player & guitar player. He sang live on the Merv Griffin Show at the age of 15 and was producing music for local shows including the “Not Too Young For Prime Time Players” at the Roxy on Sunset. After being signed to A&M (Almo-Irving Publishing) as a staff writer, Jeff continued to grow as a musician & performer. He has formed many pop rock groups including the SunLions, with whom he recorded 2 albums and performed in numerous venues, opening for Classic Rock Artists such as E.L.O. and Great White.
As a singer Jeff studied privately with Nate Lam for 6 years and Everette Gordon (Boston Phil Harmonic conductor and Musical Director for the Carpenters) for 8 years. He has worked with John Novello (Niacin and past Musical Director for Donna Summer), Francis Buckley (Grammy award winning producer/engineer) and has written music for dozens of independent productions including feature films such as Carnal Crimes (HBO) & Reunion (currently winning awards on the independent circuit).
He is currently Keyboardist for the band SURVIVOR, past Musical Director and Keyboardist for Clive Farrington (When In Rome), playing with The K-Tel All Stars and world renowned percussionist C.G. Ryche.
In the Studio Jeff is currently composing music for dozens of Cable TV shows (TLC, DISCOVERY, BRAVO, GAME SHOW NETWORK, including The Bachelor, Pawn Stars, The New Price Is Right and is playing keyboards & writing for new artists.
Mic Jeffrey is using and why it sounds so good today: https://amzn.to/3eH7yE1
The new mic stand: https://amzn.to/3jBTyvQ
Mic I love: https://amzn.to/31ORjPU
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
On the show today we take a deep dive into AI (Artificial Intelligence not alien intestines). We talk history, dangers & benefits, self-driving cars, a little economics, and we see what happens on a podcast when you are interrupted by a phone call. The link to one of the sites we talked about: http://learnabout.ai
More about Scott from his website and links at bottom of page. Thanks for reading, please share the episode.
As an Associate Teaching Professor for MU’s Trulaske College of Business, I teach courses focused on information systems and project management, emphasizing critical thinking about emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT). I believe that the COVID-19 crisis has moved the future forward; transformations that might have taken decades will now take years or months, as the world’s commerce and information flows are re-invented. This acceleration in the pace of change makes understanding new technologies a critical skill and empowers us to shape the future.
I am recognized as a leader in applying emerging technologies in education programs and the classroom. I have received the Distance Learning Leadership Award from the Missouri Distance Learning Association, the Raymond and Mary Ann O’Brien Excellence in Teaching Award, the Bruce and Pam Walker Outstanding Faculty Service Award, and several other teaching awards from my students and peers.
I am also an experienced public speaker and writer. I have authored or co-authored three books, including Virtual Classrooms, an early book about using videoconferencing for distance learning (published in the mid-90s before Zoom was cool!). This academic year, I am continuing to collaborate with colleagues in Ukraine and South Africa to deliver courses and workshops focusing on emerging technologies to audiences worldwide.
Before devoting myself full-time to teaching, I owned Kaleidoscope Consulting, an information technology business. As a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), I have worked on more than 400 projects worldwide. In 2012 Governor Nixon appointed me to the Board of Regents for the State Technical College of Missouri, where I was elected Vice-President and served for six years.
#AI
#AIBenefits
#AIDangers
J Scott Christianson – Educator, Speaker & Advisor on AI, Blockchain & Emerging Tech
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPTIoqirZKP7bnI9h6_oymA
The new mic stand: https://amzn.to/3jBTyvQ
On the show this time I have Austin Mills or OZ the Co-Founder and Host of TART (The Atheist Round Table) on YouTube and various other platforms. A former christian/christian leader of 30+ years he likes to discuss religion, faith and the possible impacts on individuals lives. We talk Religion, Christianity, Atheism, Skepticism, Mental Health, Leadership, Self-Improvement and more. I did in fact, forget to ask him how he got the moniker OZ.
Sorry about the sound glitches, that is zoom and internet audio.
Links from the show and stuff:
https://www.tart.live
http://www.youtube.com/theatheistroundtable
Tweets by tartlive
https://www.instagram.com/tartlive
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tartlive
https://www.patreon.com/theatheistroundtable
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
#43 With Calvin Correli
What a great conversation with Calvin Corelli as we try to solve the world’s problems from very different points of view. Later we get on to what’s really real, finding your purpose, living meaningful lives and how he started his business Simplero. I could write more here about right wing propaganda machines mentioned in the podcast, but not really necessary as nobody reads these notes anyway.
From his website:
I’m a serial entrepreneur, spiritual teacher, author, and the founder and CEO of a growing SaaS company called Simplero. Ten years ago I would have never thought that my life could be so vibrant and fulfilling.
For most of my life I was trapped in bad relationships, poor health, and a constant feeling of fear and uncertainty. Until I decided to make a change. I’ve spent the last decade learning, growing, and re-imagining myself to get aligned with my life’s purpose. And my purpose is to help people realize who they truly are so they can live impactful and meaningful lives.
https://calvincorreli.com/
https://www.instagram.com/calvincorreli/
https://www.facebook.com/thecalvincorreli
twitter: @calvincorreli
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
#CalvinCorreli
#SaaS
#MeaningfulLives
#FindingYourPurpose
Episode 42
This week I get to talk to author Jesse A. Cruz. We talk about his book, travel, a little football, a little basketball and the tragic story that led him to writing his first book Live Your Dash – Discovering the 8 Fs to Freedom.
Affiliate link: https://amzn.to/2FF1eiX
Jesse A. Cruz lives in upstate New York with his wife and children. The Cruz family currently serves at Cross Creek Church. He has proudly served our country as an Iraq War Veteran of the U.S. Army. Jesse is the Assistant Director of the Ontario County Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. In addition to his career, he has been engaged in speaking at correctional facilities and coaching sports. He has a B.A. in Community Youth Development at Nazareth College. Currently, Jesse is pursuing his Master’s in Theology at Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and hiking with family and friends. Jesse is available for speaking engagements and book signings. You may contact him directly at authorjessecruz@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/jesseacruzliveyourdash/
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
Episode 39
What a pleasure talking to Justin Alcala. We talk about writing, how he comes up with ideas, how fun research is, writing every day, making movies from books, favorite authors and a lot more.
Justin is a novelist, nerdologist and Speculative Literature Foundation Award Finalist. He’s the author of three novels, including Consumed, (BLK Dog Publishing) The Devil in the Wide City (Solstice Publishing) and Dim Fairy Tales (AllThingsThatMatterPress). His short stories have been featured in dozens of magazines and anthologies, including It Snows Here (Power Loss Anthology), The Offering (Rogue Planet Press Magazine) and The Lantern Quietly Screams (Castabout Literature). When he’s not burning out his retinas in front of a computer, Justin is a tabletop gamer, blogger, folklore enthusiast and time traveler. He is an avid quester of anything righteous, from fighting dragons to acquiring magical breakfast eggs from the impregnable grocery fortress.
Most of Justin’s tales and characters take place in The Plenty Dreadful universe, a deranged supernatural version of the modern world. When writing, Justin immerses himself in subject matter, from stuffy research to overseas travel. Much to the chagrin of his family, he often locks himself away in his office-dungeon, playing themed music over, and over, and over again. Justin currently resides with his dark queen, Mallory, their malevolent daughter, Lily, changeling son, Ronan, hellcat, Misery and hound of Ragnarök, Fenrir. Where his mind might be though is anyone’s guess.
Justin’s Website: https://www.justincalcala.com/
Twitter: @justinalcala
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
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Episode 38
On recent podcasts I have talked to a woman on the spectrum who is open and willing to talk about autism and help others learn about it, a therapist that works with veterans to help them with PTSD, a guy who bicycled across the US twice, a coach who has traveled all fifty states and more than 50 counties, and more all booked through this guy! Andrew Allemann is a podcasting expert and founder of Podcastguests.com. We talk about starting the service to book guests on a podcast, what inspired him, how to be a good guest on a podcast, a free guide to help you as a podcast guest, or anytime you want to present well on a video/conference call and much more.
The service is used by over 20,000 people to both find guests for podcasts and for experts to get booked on podcasts.
Contact Andrew: podcastguests.com
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
For this episode I am using a Shure SM7b: https://amzn.to/2DiFWXf
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On this week’s episode I have April Yanko on the Zoom talking acting, writing and staying out of the sun even while living in LA. We talk about Pittsburgh, self-promotion for actors, why somebody would move to Los Angeles, training, a little about “Method” and what famous people are from Pittsburgh like Michael Keaton, Quinton Tarantino, Gene Kelly and Christina Aguilera.
From her website Aprilyanko.com:
Actor | Writer | Overall Weirdo
I am an actor and writer living in Los Angeles. I moved here recently from Pittsburgh, where the bulk of my experience has taken place, so I have many stories on what indie film production is like (both from an actor’s pov and from that of a producer, writer, and director).
I made my TV debut on the Reelz Channel playing serial killer Karla Homolka, where I was flown to Dallas to shoot for four days.
I’ve been a brand ambassador for different companies in Pittsburgh and LA, working many live events. Also, a birthday party princess, working mostly as Rapunzel and Anna. Commercial shoots, model shoots, voice over gigs, I’ve done a LOT of different jobs within the facet of acting. And, of course, I’ve gathered many stories along the way.
I am a lover of cats and eater of pasta. I share internet things by the name Post March. “Post” means after, so my name is “after March,” which should answer the question, “Is this a Post Malone reference?” (rather than focus on my videos, I want viewers to think about, understand, and then appreciate my riddle username).
Here are some super fun facts about me, the one with the face:
– I went to the National Theater Institute at the Eugene O’Neill Theater Center where I learned how to create in all aspects of theater AND how to do it while concussed.
– My first guest star was on a show called, “Murder Made Me Famous,” where I played serial killer and evil Canadian Karla Homolka, part of the Ken and Barbie Killers. I got this role through self-pitching and relationship-nurturing. Because I’m a bad ass. It’s also one of the best filming experiences I’ve ever had.
– If you know Pennsylvania, I am from Johnstown, land of floods. If you don’t, I am from Pittsburgh, land of potholes.
– Since graduating Point Park, I’ve been in over 70 student films and over 30 other projects (I want to say the opposite of student film is “adult films” but that doesn’t seem right in this context).
– I narrate tutorials for VEXcode Robotics so maybe I’ve explained to your kid how to update the firmware of their V5 Brain.
– My first self-written/directed/produced short film, “this is a garden,” is currently on the festival circuit and recently won “Best Cast” at the Alternative Film Fest in Vancouver (and I’m one of two actors in it so that’s pretty good).
– My second short film, “Butt Stuff,” is currently in post. It’s about a sentient sex butt that is jealous of its owner’s relationship with another human.
– I make random goofy videos that I share online under various forms of “Post March,” which you can find by following my social links in my header.
– My first feature with a starring role, “Force to Fear,” forced me to learn a lot of fight choreography and how to properly condition my hair after the 80s style tried to fry it off of my head.
– I just finished a pitching TV course where I learned how to better share my awesome adult cartoon, “Craig and Sophie.”
– During college I created a Feminist Collective, served two years in Residence Life, and worked at the library as a professional shusher.
– Sure I have a BA in Acting; but more importantly, I have one in PR and Advertising. Just marvel at this website my degree taught me how to make.
– My favorite voice actor is Jodi Benson and I think if I met her I would accidentally pee myself (much like her most famous character, Ariel, did when she turned into a human).
Some other random tidbits:
– I love all pastas equally.
– I have a black cat named Artie who is my son.
– I am incredibly fond of Futurama and the Powerpuff Girls.
– All of my Neopets are alive and well.
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
What an inspiring and educational journey with Becca Lory Hector. We talk about being on the spectrum, how many animals she has, education, growing up in the 80’s, and a little Elon Musk.
Becca was diagnosed on the autism spectrum as an adult and has since become a dynamic autism advocate, consultant, speaker, and author. With a focus on living an active, positive life, her work includes autism & neurodiversity consulting; public speaking engagements; a monthly newsletter, “Monthly Musings”; a weekly YouTube news show, “Neurodiversity Newsstand,”; and being an Assistant Editor/Feature Writer for Spectrum Women Magazine. Becca has published multiple articles and books about life on the autism spectrum with the goal of spreading acceptance, building understanding, and encouraging self-advocacy. She spent four years supporting the autism community in the non-profit sector in her work for grass-roots organizations that provide resources and services directly to individuals on the autism spectrum. Becca left non-profit to pursue dual certifications as a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS) and Cognitive Specialist (BCCS), and to open her autism and neurodiversity consulting business. An animal lover with a special affinity for cats, Becca spends most of her free time with her many animals, her husband Antonio Hector, and their Emotional Support Animal (ESA), Sir Walter Underfoot. Sir Walter Underfoot travels, does woofing engagements, and has his very own Instagram to help share with the world his life as an ESA to an autistic adult.
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Twitter: @JoelAAlbrecht
More links for Becca:
Social Media:
Website: http://beccalory.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BeccaLoryCAS/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beccalorycas/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beccalorycas
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccaloryhector/
Sir Walter Underfoot’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirwalterunderfoot/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeccaLoryHector
Neurodiversity Newsstand Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/groups/890889377743690/
Neurodiversity Newsstand LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12203400/
Neurodiversity Newsstand YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npfFq5jB4bQ&list=PLcSuBw2O5_iKhpE-tGTJuqHDMSU8uXpW4
Living Positively Autistic Blog: https://geekclubbooks.com/category/penfriend/positively-autistic/
Published Writing Samples:
Success: Creating a Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From
Autism Saved My Life
Happy Spectrumversary
https://geekclubbooks.com/2017/06/happy-spectrumversary/
The Big Sigh
On the Zoom today is Andrew Monroe. We talk about his first book, living in Amarillo Texas, motivation, traveling the USA, and I ask him what a WISP is.
Andrew is an Indie writer with a semi successful book, A Leaf and Pebble. His book hasn’t topped the charts yet, but it was only published at the very end of 2019. He gained expert experience in the startup world, having helped run an internet service provider in the WISP industry and then cashed out after growing it to $4 million/year in revenue. Apart from writing the next book, Andrew spends a fair amount of time as a marketing expert for his own company, Axe & Bow.
As an adventure and fitness enthusiast, he has spent time free climbing dozens of buildings, peaks, and everything in between, earning multiple Spartan Race Trifectas, and placing in the top 20 at a Spartan Sprint in Dallas. He’s even experimented a little with biohacking.
Andrew has a background education in Global Affairs with a minor in Japanese and admittedly spends too much time playing tennis. He was raised in the U.S. in the Texas Panhandle and has visited dozens of other countries.
http://www.andrewamonroe.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-a-monroe/
https://www.facebook.com/AndrewMonroeBooks
Recorded live in “The Studio”.
Music for all episodes by Jon Griffin.
My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugOLERePPuD4nwtZO-Zwnw?view_as=subscriber
My Instagram: @joelyshmoley and @slideswithjohn
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/wereyoustilltalking/
Get all episodes of Were You Still Talking? Where ever you get your podcasts and here: https://wereyoustilltalking.libsyn.com/ So exited to have Sudi Karatas on the show and to be back after a brief hiatis. Sudi has written over a dozen screenplays and wrote a book called Rainbow Relatives (Real World Stories and Advice On How To Talk To Kids About LGBTQ+ Families and Friends) released on May 8th 2018. Available from his website and Amazon. He also writes songs. He likes writing anything except checks. Info on his projects and songs are on the site. Those looking to invest in film projects can contact Rick (Sudi) for more info: sudirick.com His film “Walk A Mile In My Pradas“, stars: Tom Arnold, Nathanial Marston, Dee Wallace, Mike Starr and Bruce Vilanch, was released in 2011 and sold to Germany, Australia, France and the UK. It was broadcast on OUT T.V. in Canada, and was on Netflix streaming for two years. It is now on Amazon Prime Free for members. https://www.facebook.com/rick.karatas https://twitter.com/sudirick Music for a