In this episode, Alfonzo and I sit down and talk about musical awakenings, being inspired by the greats, and the power of grandmothers.

IG: zo_the_drummer

• Protocol (Live in Japan 1987) by John Scofield
• Bombs over Baghdad by Outkast
• Jump Start - The Master of Melancholy: Root Groove by Wynton Marsalis, Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra

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In this episode, Donovan and I sit down and talk about rallying with friends around music, grief, and reawakening your firelight.

There are a lot of tools for healing. Find what works best for you and build your toolkit for you.

• Huddle Formation by The Go! Team
• The Things that Made You by Dan Romer (Beasts of the Southern Wild Soundtrack)
• Firelight by Hundred Waters

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• Breathless by William Prince
• How Do You Like Me Now by Toby Keith
• These Alone Are Enough by Dan Schutte

In this episode, Henry and I sit down and talk about weddings, fathers, and crescendos.

Be where your feet are.

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• Naima (and the rest of the Giant Steps album for that matter) by John Coltrane
• Soul Vaccination by Tower of Power
• No Ordinary Love by Sade

In this episode, Paul and I talk about what we believe to be profound music, the commonalities of performance in music and sport, and the power of the rhythm section.

Catch Paul at https://www.lifechurchgreenbay.com/.

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• Fernando - ABBA
• Paradise - John Prine
• Ma mere l’oye, M. 62: Petit poucet - Maurice Ravel

From The Front Row: https://fromthefrontrow.org/

Old Oaks Trio: https://www.oldoaksmusic.com/

Bigtooth (website still in progress): https://www.bigtoothbluegrass.com/

In this episode, Claire and I sit down and talk about fathers, grandfathers, and the excitement of performing in front of others.

For the musicians: Practice with a metronome!

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Allan is a writer and producer from Highland Park, Illinois. He attended Ithaca College in New York from 1988 to 1992. He relocated to Los Angeles, California in 1993 to pursue a career in screenwriting. After over ten years of struggle and rejection, Allan broke through with the script THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK in 2004. Since then, he has been working nonstop as a screenwriter and producer. As a script doctor, he’s written on over 40 studio movies and 6 television pilots for every major studio and television network. He’s represented by William Morris Endeavor. Allan’s writing credits include THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE (Halle Berry and Benicio Del Toro) 21 (Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth) THE SWITCH (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Anniston) WALLSTREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS (directed by Oliver Stone) THE DILEMMA (directed by Ron Howard) JUST GO WITH IT (Adam Sandler and Nicole Kidman) ROCK OF AGES (Tom Cruise and Russell Brand) THE SPACE BETWEEN US (Gary Oldman) HERE COMES THE BOOM (Kevin James) COLLATERAL BEAUTY (Will Smith) THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK (Jeff Bridges).

Are You Going With Me? by Pat Metheny (Double Live Album - Travels)

Duk Koo Kim by Sun Kil Moon

Morning Dew - The Grateful Dead (Cornell 5/8/77)

Don't listen to your negative self-talk, follow your creative calling.

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Nick D'Agostino is a filmmaker and educator living in Austin, Texas. Whether it's on a film set or in the classroom, Nick enjoys building community through shared experiences. He enjoys being outdoors and watching movies, but not usually at the same time.

• Fast Car by Tracy Chapman
• Acid Rap by Chance the Rapper
• Neighborhood Bully by Bob Dylan

Go see Barbie and Oppenheimer! Stay tuned for Nick's second film, "Justice", which is about a young lawyer who's taken on the case of a man who's clearly guilty but the lawyer believes he's not.

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Alex Kiser is an Executive Presence Coach and Ph.D. Candidate in Communication Studies at Northwestern University. Her research aims to help individuals and companies use personality assessments more effectively – and more honestly. Alex loves helping others find the right words almost as much as she loves the challenge of learning something new. When she's not working, she likes to spend time outdoors, baking in her kitchen, and dancing pretty much anywhere.

In this conversation, Alex and I sit down and talk about

• Gasolina by Daddy Yankee
• That Funny Feeling by Bo Burnham
• Blue Wave Blues by Charlie Burg

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