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Jay Ruttenberg – Editor of The Lowbrow Reader and Connoisseur of Tasteless Humor.  Jay's love of the movie Billy Madison prompted him to start a zine dedicated to lowbrow humor, and in the process he invented a new cultural space for the finest journalists in America to write about comedy. Jay discusses: How the movie Billy Madison changed his life How he transitioned from writing about indie rock to starting a comedy zine How the rough exterior of punk rock was a trojan horse for smart culture, and how comedy works the same way The difference between working with friends and famous people Interviewing one of the Beatles How he got connected to Drag City, and how the Drag City aesthetic influenced his thinking Why the Lowbrow Reader has to be great or it isn't worth doing at all Balancing a two-decade zine project with his day job of writing for publications like New Yorker magazine Lessons learned the hard way People who changed his life but didn't know it Featured Music: With permission of Drag City, this episode features the title cut off of King Kong's album Me Hungry. Get Connected: The Lowbrow Reader Website Drag City Website Drag City Records on Facebook Drag City Records on Twitter Drag City Records on Instagram King Kong on Bandcamp   MM S2 Ep.18 Blogpost: https://bit.ly/39CB0bJ MM on iTunes:   http://apple.co/2j6f94V  MM Download: http://bit.ly/2fPWnZy  MM on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d MM on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi MM on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5 MM website: https://makemoveswithjohn.com/ MM Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/2p5UnG0 MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK   MM on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rkEN67

Guerrilla Girls – Feminist Art-Activists, Creative Complainers, and Hashtag Heroes.  Anonymous, but hilarious, female artists tackle discrimination and equity issues in the art world.  Their super power – creative complaining – has moved the needle and may be a model of effective protest and activism for many of the troubling issues of our time. John meets Kathe Kollwitz and Shigeko Kubota of the Guerrilla Girls at a top secret location for a rare interview with the mask-wearing covert crusaders of the art world. The Guerrilla Girls discuss: The art of creative complaining The delicious and deleterious aspects of being anonymous Political art Not waiting for approval Fresh ways of presenting facts Making change by making people laugh Featured Music: With permission of our friends at Ropeadope Records this episode features the song No Regrets by Mwenso and the Shakes off their album Emergence [The Process of Coming Into Being].   Super cool band!  Peep this article that JAZZIZ wrote about their album being released on August 2, 2019. Get Connected: Guerrilla Girls Website Guerrilla Girls on Facebook Guerrilla Girls on YouTube Guerilla Girls on Email Mwenso and the Shakes Website Mwenso on Facebook Mwenso on Instagram Ropeadope Records on Facebook Ropeadope on Instagram    MM S2 Ep.17 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2O82oag  MM on iTunes:   http://apple.co/2j6f94V  MM Download: http://bit.ly/2fPWnZy  MM on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d MM on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi MM on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5 MM website: https://makemoveswithjohn.com/ MM Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/2p5UnG0 MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK   MM on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rkEN67

S2 Ep. 16 feat. Ben Monder – Enigmatic Guitar Hero & Black-box for Brilliant Music.  Guided by a singular ear for music, Ben’s sound is unmistakeable and breathtaking.  His solo releases have created an entirely new vocabulary for guitar.  His skills as a sideman have earned him work supporting artists as varied as David Bowie, Jack McDuff, Paul Motian, Billy Childs, and Maria Schneider. Ben Discusses: His freely improvised album Amorphae Acceptance of being a really slow worker Working on David Bowie’s final album Musicians he admires Feeling like he always needs to play catch-up The privileges and responsibilities of being an artist Thriving on comfort Perfectionism How creative risks aren’t really risks if taking them isn’t optional. With permission, this episode features the following music by Ben… Triffids off the album Amorphae Luteous Pangolin off the album Excavation Oceana off the album Oceana Tredecadrome off the album Hydra MM S2 Ep.16 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2G4HbI8  MM on iTunes:   http://apple.co/2j6f94V  MM Download: http://bit.ly/2fPWnZy  MM on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d MM on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi MM on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5 MM website: https://makemoveswithjohn.com/ MM Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/2p5UnG0 MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK   MM on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rkEN67

S2 Ep.15: Bob Oswaks - Sr. entertainment executive turned master artisan baker.  From President of International Marketing for Sony to Proprietor of Bob's Well Bread Bakery and Cafe: a story of transition, passion, crust, and crumb.   Bob discusses: His transition from being the President of International Marketing for Sony Pictures Television to being the Proprietor of Bob’s Well Bread Bakery and Café Leaving at the top of one industry and rising to the top of another industry A conversation he had with Norman Lear about change How he did research and 104 weekly homework assignments to write the business plan for his bakery Grieving losses and moving on to a more satisfying life When his friends in the bakery world told him he was crazy for starting his own bakery… but he did it anyway The difference between getting recognition in the bakery vs. the entertainment industry Creating a brand His failure-is-not-an-option mindset Feeding people’s souls With permission, this episode features the tune Black Sheep by Big Lazy off their album Don't Cross Myrtle.   MM S2 Ep.15 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2ywsD2z  MM on iTunes:   http://apple.co/2j6f94V  MM Download: http://bit.ly/2fPWnZy  MM on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d MM on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi MM on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5 MM website: https://makemoveswithjohn.com/ MM Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/2p5UnG0 MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK   MM on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rkEN67

S2 Ep.14: Michael Brubeck - The King of Cannabis, CEO of Centuria, & Author of Tipping the Scale. Michael discusses: The conditions of the $200B worldwide cannabis market Why he focused his business model on the supply side of the cannabis industry How his company, Centuria, scaled up to be the largest cannabis manufacturer in North America, and is currently growing more than all of Canada AND Washington AND Colorado COMBINED His approach to enrolling the smartest minds in the world to develop state-of-the-art growing techniques What it felt like when the US Attorney General was threatening him with life in jail Why he thinks “a better way” is always possible The Maverick 1000 The advantages and disadvantages of creativity in business Using daily routine to maximize creativity How the worst day of his life was the best day of his life His father’s role in his life Meditating Why he’s not afraid to share his knowledge and ideas in his book Tipping the Scale: The book that changed everything you know about investing in cannabis With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features the song Killaweed off Angelo Moore and the Brand New Step’s album Centuries of Heat. MM S2 Ep.14 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2rFt8kT  MM on iTunes:   http://apple.co/2j6f94V  MM Download: http://bit.ly/2fPWnZy  MM on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d MM on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi MM on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5 MM website: https://makemoveswithjohn.com/ MM Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/2p5UnG0 MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK   MM on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rkEN67

S2 Ep.13: Daniel Zhu – Founding Member of Stance Media and Broadcasting, digital-creative, BBoy, and visual storyteller.   Daniel discusses: Running a social media company dedicated to motion sports: hip hop dance, breaking, tricking, & parkour Being an outsider who fell in love with breaking The idea of BBoy culture being underground + maintstream simultaneously How music shapes dance The ways Bboy cultures brings people together Where BBoy culture is going The parallel between breaking and skateboarding The role respect plays in gaining access to the best breaking High profile figures like Joe Rogan and Tim Ferris taking notice of breaking Dancers that are pushing the boundaries Balancing between Stance and working a real job The kind of validation a social media maker craves How new generations are taking up social media With permission, this episode features some music by DJ Flegg. MM S2 Ep.13 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2uUmwD9  MM S2 Ep.13 on iTunes:  https://apple.co/2HjAtgH  MM S2 Ep.13 Download: http://bit.ly/2GK4gh8  MM on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d MM on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi MM on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5 MM website: https://makemoveswithjohn.com/ MM Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/2p5UnG0 MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK   MM on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2rkEN67

S2 Ep.12: Roger Durling - Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Executive Director, and thought leader on film + cinema. Roger discuss: Film as an educational tool Visual culture The communal function of movies Film as the great equalizer The culmination of experiencing any type of art His pathway to running a film festival -- a perfect fit How he reshaped SBIFF from a community event to a major stop on the Oscar campaign Being an introvert with an extroverts job Working in isolation, burnout, finding support, and being renewed   With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a segment of the song Retold off Nate Smith's album Kinfolk: Postcards from Everywhere. MM S2 Ep.12 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2FVyZHp  MM S2 Ep.12 on iTunes: https://apple.co/2EcbSYA  MM S2 Ep.12 Download: http://bit.ly/2Biflq0  MAKE MOVES on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d  MAKE MOVES on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MAKE MOVES on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

S2 Ep.11: Maiza Hixson & Ingrid LaFleur - Artists, Curators, & 2017 Mayoral Candidates. Maiza & Ingrid discuss: Their careers as artists/curators and transitions into politics Utopian activism and the power of imagination to fuel change Afrofuturism The beauty and possible futures of Detroit Broad demographics of voters that embrace new ideas The limitations of institutions How lessons from curating art inform their political lenses Including creatives in solution planning instead of employing them to accessorize uncreative solutions Being ahead of the pack Pressures on women in politics White male privilege  Other topics touched upon: invisible histories, healing black and white bodies, cosmos and meditations, cultural property, cryptocurrency, innovation, universal basic income, clean water, equity, balance, millenials + baby boomer women, etc. With permission of Atlanta Records, this episode features a segment of the song Fruition off of Chantae Cann's album Sol Empowered. With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a segment of the song Shenanigans off Maurice Brown's album The Mood. MM S2 Ep.11 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2FImFKH  MM S2 Ep.11 on iTunes: https://apple.co/2BWi1Xa  MM S2 Ep.11 Download: http://bit.ly/2GHr8OS  MAKE MOVES on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d  MAKE MOVES on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MAKE MOVES on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

S2 Ep. 10 feat. Adam Levy, guitar slinger, musical alchemist, educator and journalist. Adam talks about: Being a regular collaborator touring musician with Norah Jones... and how the first song with words he ever wrote was on her multi-million selling album. How his very first studio session was spent working with Tracy Chapman, where he recorded Give Me One Reason to Stay, which one multiple Grammys. His shift from a jazz focus to a song writing focus. How his experience in New York shaped him into a different type of musician. His path of accidental opportunities. Working in very diverse musical situation with people like Amos Lee, Dan Hicks & the Acoustic Warriors, Vulfpeck, Alan Tousaint, Todd Sickafoose, Anais Mitchell, Joe Henry, Larry Goldings, Kenny Wolleson, etc. How he wound up writing for almost every guitar publication in the world including Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar, Fretboard Journal, Premier Guitar, Guitar World. Why he started his free educational Youtube Channel named Guitar Tips and the types of lessons that his followers are learning. Guitar Tips Pro, his platform to help players that want to take the next step. The similarities between learning about religion and music. His musical education and studying with sage teachers like Jimmy Wyble and Ted Greene. How he determines the value of his time. His Aunt Susan's advice about who to sleep with. His thoughts on creative risk. The value of apprenticing Life transitions. With Adam's permission, this episode features the following tunes: This is Our House off his album Blueberry Blonde with Jay Bellerose. Something to Drink About off his album Other Desert Cities. Washing Day off his album Washing Day. MM S2 Ep.10 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2m9Wx43  MM S2 Ep.10 on iTunes: https://apple.co/2CMGovE  MM S2 Ep.10 Download: http://bit.ly/2qx4G78  MAKE MOVES on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d  MAKE MOVES on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MAKE MOVES on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.9 feat. John Lee Dumas, podcast Jedi, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, and can-do kinda guy. JLD discusses: Starting the top-ranked podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire What went through his mind when taking the big leaps Celebrating small wins How a podcast led to 13-revenue streams and $4M/year in revenue Keying into other people's interests Podcasters' Paradise - the largest podcast community in the world (3,000+ members) Life after financial security and location independence The big question:  WHY? Freedom With permission, this episode features a segment of the tune Ink Trails off of Sinuous' album Throwbacks. MM S2 Ep.9 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2DfmBRZ  MM S2 Ep.9 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2BDkl6J  MM S2 Ep.9 Download: http://bit.ly/2krySLh  MAKE MOVES on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d  MAKE MOVES on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MAKE MOVES on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.8 feat. Alan Kozlowski, Photographer, Film Maker, Musician, Seeker, and being “The Guy that Everybody Trusts” Alan discusses: His career that spans photography, filmmaking and film industry, music, and then some His approach to being immersed in the moment A lifelong friendship with Ravi Shankar Losing everything and staring over Working with Rock and Roll royalty Finding the right teachers Using the right tool for the job Winning Oscars Passing down musical knowledge from heart-to-heart Going all-in for the things he loves With permission, this episode features a segment of the tune Pineapple Express off of U.S. Elevator’s self titled album. MM S2 Ep.8 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2z3san1  MM S2 Ep.8 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2yeLMoP  MM S2 Ep.8 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MM S2 Ep.8 Download: http://bit.ly/2ieTnsR  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.7 feat. Ali Hussainy, fisherman, outdoor-media mogul, and host of best-in-class fishing TV show Local Knowledge. Ali discusses: The ups and downs of fishing like a bad-ass How he turned a love of fishing and knowledge of media into creative win Starting BD Outdoors - the biggest outdoor website on the net The all-in proposition of launching Local Knowledge - a best in class TV show about fishing The unpredictability of the ocean Why he isn't afraid to look stupid or make mistakes on camera Making the culture behind fishing visible Taking risks and feeling the sweet sting of ambition Fishing with friends and experiences that are more important than catching fish With permission, this episode features some of the tune That's Just What I Do by Adam J the Freestyle Fisherman. MM S2 Ep.7 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2x05lg7  MM S2 Ep.7 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2xKzWxJ  MM S2 Ep.7 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MM S2 Ep.7 Download: http://bit.ly/2gofmkn  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.6 feat. Michel Nouri, actor and speaker of the truth.  Silver screen, TV, and stage -- this guys has been there!  Michael discusses: His recent role as Bob Guccione in Manhunt: Unibomber on Discovery An upcoming film, Woman Walks Ahead, with Jessica Chastain The unpredictability of the business The unique cultural impact of being from Iraqi/Irish descent Learning a lesson the hard way and the importance of auditioning Confidence, arrogance, and a healthy ego Keeping it all inside Playing guitar and being a musician Self soothing The neurotic and infantile desire to want the attention of everybody Meditation And a few other unexpected topics... With permission, this episode features a bit of the tune Heartbreak off of Mike Casey's new album The Sound of Surprise: Live at the Side Door. MM S2 Ep.6 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2xTDukP  MM S2 Ep.6 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2r3D3Cw  MM S2 Ep.6 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MM S2 Ep.6 Download: http://bit.ly/2fDsfTp  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn  

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep. 5 feat. Trixie Minx, dancer, producer, and New Orleans-based burlesque innovator.  Trixie schools John on the world of burlesque and challenges a few assumptions.  She talks about: The goal of burlesque How burlesque found her The collaborative nature of the artform Dancing in venues ranging from a crawfish boil to the Kennedy Center The unexpected demographics of the burlesque audience Her biggest fears and her grandma's last words The comic roots of burlesque Mixing jewish faith with the art of strip tease Being empowered and killing them with kindness With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a segment of the track off of Jim Stephens' Full Tilt Boogie Band's album On Our Way to Forever. MM S2 Ep.5 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2fmLwZF  MM S2 Ep.5 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2fmHeS3  MM S2 Ep.5 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MM S2 Ep.5 Download:http://bit.ly/2h6fa5i  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.4 feat. Glen Phillips, musician, thinker, and frontman for Toad the Wet Sprocket.  Glen opens up and shares deep personal thoughts on a wide range of topics including: Music and his new album Swallowed by the New His unexpected path in the music business Self sabotage Finding his place in a musical community Family Divorce Mental health and self care The myth of materialism The continuum of grief and praise Sad songs that lean toward the light Imposter syndrome God and things of the spiritual realm With Glen's permission, this episode features the tune Leaving Oldtown off his most recent album Swallowed by the New, and Gabriel off his album Coyote Sessions. MM S2 Ep.4 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2wMawCC  MM S2 Ep.4 on iTunes:  http://apple.co/2eKEddA  MM S2 Ep.4 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2gPjTvT   MM S2 Ep.4 Download: http://bit.ly/2gQvzyA  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES Season 2 Ep.3 feat. Charles Phoenix, showman, humorist, and Americana ambassador.  Charles discusses many things including: Celebrating classic and kitchy American life and style How mid-century modern is his muse His book Addicted to Americana Approaching the world as a themepark Looking through the layers of time His measures of success Finding treasures and time warps Meeting Huell Howser Why he switched from historian to entertainer Being a visual learner Disguising history as humor and humor as history With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a tune by Leon Foster Thomas called "Dubplate Swing" off the album "Metamorphosis." MM S2 Ep.3 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2ws1yZE  MM S2 Ep.3 on iTunes:  http://apple.co/2wmQr5H  MM S2 Ep.3 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2enAHWr  MM S2 Ep.3 Download: http://bit.ly/2wWIHJ6  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES Season 2 Ep.2 feat. Dan Mancina, blind skater, boundary pusher, and force of nature.  Dan discusses: His love of skating. Grieving the loss of his vision. Relearning to live without sight. Getting the courage to try new tricks. Adaptive hacks to skating. Determination.  Pouring ourselves into something we love. Goals -- First blind astronaut, reality TV show, skydiving. Battling other people's expectations. Making your own happiness. With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a tune by HUW called "Foot Down" off the album "Music from the Multiverse." MM S2 Ep.2 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2w3ryMl   MM S2 Ep.2 on iTunes:  http://apple.co/2vlpQTG  MM S2 Ep.2 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2vlqCzV  MM S2 Ep.2 Download: http://bit.ly/2vbof70  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES Season 2 Ep.1 feat. Bill Frisell, guitar icon and genre defying human.  Bill discusses: Searching for new musical ideas after playing guitar for over five decades. Motivations -- not fame or money -- for playing music. The cool part about getting old. His new album, "When You Wish Upon A Star." Living in Seattle and moving back to NY. His desire to try new things but preference for feeling safe.   Knowing when a piece of music is "done." With permission, this episode features a bit of the classic tune Moon River, off of Bill's recent album "When You Wish Upon a Star." MM S2 Ep.1 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2wheeFk  MM S2 Ep.1 on iTunes:  http://apple.co/2ibLCHb  MM S2 Ep.1 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2w987Cx  MM S2 Ep.1 Download: http://bit.ly/2w7Qi6R  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES Bonus Episode 13 - Season Wrap Up:  Guest host Laura Lambert interviews regular host John Hammond.  John shares the big lessons he learned from each episode in Season 1.  John's short list of takeaways highlight the unique characteristics of each guest, as well as how the lessons-learned have been powerful in transforming his own life.  John also shares some of his motivations and hopes for the podcast. With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a bit of the title track off of Michael Blake's new album Red Hook Soul.

MAKE MOVES 12 - Part 2 feat. Anthony Wilson, guitarist, composer, arranger, and creative wanderer who follows his ears.  Anthony describes his early childhood fascination with music and sketches out the balancing act of being a free spirit and a disciplined practitioner of music.  Anthony reveals some candid thoughts with John about his father-son relationship with Gerald Wilson, the great jazz luminary.  There is some nuanced and slightly heady conversation about the movement of individual voices throughout harmonic structures.  Anthony describes the various stages of his musical education, including the things he learned about the guitar from  legendary guitar teacher Ted Greene.  The interview closes with some soul searching statements about taking creative risk and being artistically vulnerable.  With Anthony's permission, episode 12 part 2 features a portion of the songs Arcadia and Shabby Bird, which are off his most recent album Frogtown. 

MAKE MOVES 12 - Part 1 feat. Anthony Wilson, guitarist, composer, and creative wanderer who follows his ears.  In Part 1 of this episode, Anthony gives a broad overview of his wide ranging career, explains why his creative compass required him to dismantle his jazz identity, and he unpacks his approach to writing and arranging music so that solos emerge out of the context of the song.  Anthony discusses his role as a sideman to many hugely famous artists and talks through an example of how his musical relationship with Diana Krall shifted from sideman to contributor.  Finally, Anthony discusses the motivation behind his newest album Frogtown, which leads into some deep conversation about his family and childhood, as well as a fascinating perspective on how he incorporates stories and the narrative-form into his songwriting. With Anthony's permission, episode 12 part 1 features a portion of the song Hymn, which Anthony wrote for his nonette, and bit of the song Our Affair off of his album Frogtown.

MAKE MOVES 11 feat. Denny Tedesco, Producer of The Wrecking Crew! tells us how he made a movie that nobody thought he could make… with his own money… in his own way. The end result was an award winning documentary about an elite crew of Los Angeles studio musicians – including his father, Tommy Tedesco, one of the most recorded guitar players in history – who played on literally all of the hits to come from the West Coast music scene during the 1960’s. But Denny explains that he had to invest almost two decades of his life and be willing to take huge personal risks to finish the movie on his own terms. He discusses how he did it, why he couldn’t stop, the ramifications for his family, his personal connection to the movie’s story, and he reveals his ability to generate creative solutions. With permission, this episode features four songs off of The Wrecking Crew! sound track: Be My Baby by the Ronettes, God Only Knows by the Beachboys, Danke Shoen by Wayne Newton, and The Beat Goes On by Sonny & Cher. MM 11 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2tjDN7j  MM 11 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2tjvkRj  MM 11 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2sj3T5k  MM 11 Download: http://bit.ly/2thgD0Q  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES 10 feat. Pete Muller -- singer, songwriter, surfer, quantitative hedge fund legend (what?), crossword puzzle creator, trail runner, poker player... uhhh is there anything this guy can't do?  Pete talks about his newest album Two Truths and a Lie, solving problems from a place of relaxation, busking in the subway, running a hedge fund, philanthropy, creating passion fueled virtuous cycles of motivation and dedication, and some helpful advice he once got "just follow the energy."  This is a riveting episode that's full of provocative tidbits from a very unique guy. With Pete's permission, this episode features a bit of the tune Deeper off of his recent album Two Truths and a Lie.  MM 10 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2tjPknd  MM 10 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2rYmd4u  MM 10 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2sdZyFe  MM 10 Download: http://bit.ly/2rYkM5V  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: HERE MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES 09 feat. Leela Cyd – photographer, foodie, cookbook author, traveler, and all around life-artist. Leela talks about her book Food with Friends: The art of simple gatherings. She also share some candid thoughts about: finding the beauty in imperfection, the value of family support, the joys of travel, and how life struggles were the path to finding herself. Also, Leela unpacks the concept of “mansplaining” and shares a story about greasing a turkey that has been sitting out at room temperature for four days. With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features the tune Dachshund off of Adam & Kizzie's album The Book of EEDO Volume 2. MM 09 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2tgQ6RG  MM 09 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2ubr7f7  MM 09 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2sb5M92  MM 09 Download: http://bit.ly/2th0xoa  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: HERE MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

Jason Verlinde provides an interesting perspective on chasing the things he loves.  He is the publisher of Fretboard Journal, a magazine he started with passion.  Fretboard Journal is a sophisticated and beautiful publication geared toward die-hard fans of all-things-guitar.  Jason talks about leaving a good career to start a magazine from the ground up, risks and sacrifices, building and being part of a community, and he sheds a little light on what it is like to be a father and husband while taking the road less traveled. With permission of Ropedope-Sur Records, this episode features a bit of the tune En La Noche from Loli Molina's album Rubi.  MM 08 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2rkGPTq  MM 08 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2rfXoVa  MM 08 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2tafNPQ  MM 08 Download: http://bit.ly/2srV7WQ  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: HERE MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

Alex Sheshunoff is a disarmingly funny, Faulkner Society award winning writer who has been featured in Slate, National Geographic Adventure, and Marketplace on NPR.  In this episode, he talks with John about A Beginner's Guide to Paradise, his memoir (from Penguin Random House).  He explains the process of transitioning out of the wildly successful NY-based start-up whiz kid life that he didn't want into the role of adventurer and author.  He talks us through some of the things that make him human: curiosity, risk, love, mischief, kids, and questions that don't have answers.  With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a bit of Tacuma Bradely's Unity Band song Let it Ride off the album Joint Effort.  See the blogpost: http://bit.ly/2rY5zm4  Visit the MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  Connect with MAKE MOVES on Facebook @makemoveswithjohn Connect with MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

Fred Toye, TV+Film Director of shows like Person of Interest, The Good Wife, 11.22.63, CSI: Cyber, CSI: NY, Vegas, Hawaii 5-0, Melrose Place, Miami Medical, Ghost Whisperer, Brothers and Sisters, Lost, Alias, Westworld, and many more, talks with John about the real life of a Director.  Fred describes how he worked his way up from the bottom of his industry, explains why having fun and being passionate about film is the key to making it in the industry, shares some tips about motivating a huge team of creative people, reveals what it is like to balance a successful career and family life, and gives some advice to the next generation of storytellers coming up in the TV+Film world.  It is a great conversation and Fred's voice beams with joy.  With permission of RSVP/Ropeadope Records, this episode also features a portion of the track Joshua Johnson off the band Ghost-Note's album Fortified. iTunes: http://apple.co/2r3D3Cw  Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2rD3ugO  Download: http://bit.ly/2shnfM1  Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2sFibid  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES on Facebook @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

Tilden Yamamoto, mastermind behind Tildenshop, talks with John about his unique approach to fashion design, his commitment to old-world craftsmanship, and his tech savvy business model.  He designs and sews all of his clothes - himself! - on an old fashioned single needle sewing machine, but he has a modern global mindset and international distribution through uses of technology like Instagram.  Tilden is doing something that nobody else is doing, and by learning about who he is, his motivations become clear.  Impeccable construction.  Hard to source fabrics.  Clothing as art?  Yep.  Pretty much, both in process and product.   iTunes: http://apple.co/2rxfv7T  Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2rrdesX  Download: http://bit.ly/2qMjxWa  Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2qMv2Nf  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES on Facebook @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

Charlie Hunter sits down with John and discusses his new album - Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Mouth, how his life choices shaped him as a musician, and what it is like to straddle the line between being an artists and a family man.  iTunes: http://apple.co/2l5yXpu  Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2rhlIF8  Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2sfbRwD  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES on Facebook @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

A conversation with Peter Harris, Founder of Resonate, which is a cooperatively owned, fair streaming music service that puts musicians and fans back in the equation.  Peter discusses Resonate's use of cutting edge blockchain technology and a "Distributed Collaborative Organization" business model to create new possibilities of fair treatment for musicians.  Peter shares a ton of behind the scenes information about this ambition start-up and candidly discusses his feeling about tackling a huge creative project on behalf of hundreds of thousands of musicians and fans.  Get more info - view the blogpost: http://bit.ly/2r56h0v  Visit the MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  Connect with MAKE MOVES on Facebook @makemoveswithjohn Connect with MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

John interviews Richard Ross - artist, photographer, visual researcher, Professor at University of California Santa Barbara, and creator of the Juvenile-in-Justice project.  Richard shares his thoughts on making art, finding purpose, and getting things done.  Richard is full of entertaining stories, life lessons about being irreverent and sufficiently dangerous, and real talk about his work in the US Juvenile Justice system.  With permission of Angelo Moore and the Brand New Step and Ropeadope Records, a portion of the tune "I'm Built for Love" is featured off the album Centuries of Heat. Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2raEbn9  iTunes: http://apple.co/2qeP56M MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES on Facebook @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn  

John interviews Louis Marks, the visionary CEO of Ropeadope Records, about the new and evolving independent music industry.  Louis explains the past, present, and future of his label, describes his path in the independent music world, and name drops some great musicians you need to hear.  Louis also reveals some very personal thoughts about trust, the human part of the music business, and why he chooses to work in service to musicians.  With permission of Ropeadope Records and Shaun Martin, this show features a snippet of Shaun's song "One Big Party" off the album "Seven Summers." Get more info off the blogpost: http://bit.ly/2pRezXL Visit the MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  Connect with MAKE MOVES on Facebook @makemoveswithjohn Connect with MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn  

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