On Bass and Off Point

JR & Vinnie talk resiliency before the big election.  Nothing is off limits in this episode, racial inequality, pooping your pants, the power of positive thinking, all while solid bass grooves are flooding the air waves. Vinnie brings a few new tunes to the table. Enjoy Life In the Deep End!

JR & Vinnie are back with another COVID Special Report. (Not so) LIVE from their Corona Podcast bunker in Dayton Ohio, these 2 bass players throw down some grooves while discussing EVERYTHING. Killing flies, local breweries, surgical procedures and naming new drugs are just a few of the topics and a few tunes are created along the way.  Tune in and enjoy!

JR and Vin reunite for a new special edition of OBOP. Protests, riots, not even a worldwide pandemic can keep the guys from talking about everything and nothing at the same time all while laying down serious bass grooves.  

JR and Vinnie deliver a SPECIAL REPORT on the world-wide epidemic. New dogs are added to each household. The guys also discuss what it means to be a ‘Super Fan” and how some fans lose perspective due to their love of a band. It also becomes apparent to everyone but Vinnie that he needs a new doctor.

JR & Vinnie go WAY off point (again) and discuss what life would be like if they had made different choices. If you could change one physical attribute, personality trait or skill, what would it be? The guys play 3 new tunes to include ‘Your Own Skin' and they wade into the US politics as well. Enjoy.

Junior & Vincenzo (JR & Vinnie) talk about a wide variety of topics. What question would you ask God, who would you want on your phone's answering service? Do you drive in the snow? Are you a preppier? At some point Ping, Pong, Capt Crunch and Whu Hu work their way into the fray. And of course several original music selections.

JR & Vinnie bring two jazz bass giants, Ray Brown and Ron Carter, to light in this episode dedicated to jazz bass greats. Things go off the rails earlier than usual this week and American politics creeps into the show, again. JR questions Vinnie's true nationality based on Vinnie's ‘Adidas wear'. Vinnie shares a story about his trip to Djibouti and the boys ponder the importance of conversation and sharing good news as a resiliency skill.

JR & Vinnie deliver a bonus February episode as they plan future topics and bassists to discuss. As usual, they they play some tunes and talk about current events.

The boys from On Bass Off Point take a break from featuring musicians and write and play an instrumental tribute to Kobe Bryant. When do you know when to put your pets rest, who knows. They review binge worthy shows to include Mars and Messiah. What are your sleep habits? Vinnie dives deep into sleep habits around the Marshall household and household members Chrissy, Connie and MJ. Additionally they create MOBOPGA, don't ask! Finally Vin can't get away from the 4 domains of wellness, Sexual, Sexual, Sexual and Physical Sexual. Kidding aside, Vin writes some nice tunes on this episode, enjoy!

JR & Vinnie start 2020 paying tribute to the late, great drummer from the ProgRock band Rush. The guys make NFL predictions and dissect Netflix shows they binged over the holidays. Vinnie discusses his 3-way split philosophy to keep harmony in his marriage and JR shares his 80/20 philosophy. JR's Air Force career may take him to Colorado, what will happen to the podcast?! Could Vinnie benefit from a Colorado visit or a package of chocolates from God's country? Tune in for the year's first offering featuring 4 new original bass heavy original instrumentals and truth and honesty finally comes to the forefront in the final minutes.

JR & Vinnie give a musicians perspective on the holidays and Vinnie vents about Christmas lights. The guys talk about the distinction between resiliency and perseverance, the loss of pets they get off point with some political discussions. Vinnie write a somber tune for the loss of Dallas, his dog.

The guys from OBOP start the episode discussing how Taylor Swift no longer owns some of her music and will have to pay a fee to perform her own music. JR talks about being a sub on a Kim Kelley Big Band gig in Cindy and some of the characters on the band stand, past and present. Vinnie takes us back to life in an Air Force dormitory in the 80s as well as how to counsel co-workers who aren't getting it done. Finally we get the latest installment of The Adventures MJ. CHEERS!

Vinnie and JR talk about Elton John, Marlon Brando and other giants that influenced their fields. Somehow pot work its way back into the conversation, as usual. Vinnie brings 3 new tunes to jam on, mindfulness, music as a journey and living your values are other topics discussed.

Vinnie is feeling froggy from the get-go as the 'boys of bass' start off point and rarely get back on bass! An episode of epic proportion, no topic is off limits, Dipping Copenhagen, buying houses, connectedness and what to do when you grow up are some of the off point topics.

JR and Vinnie examine the bassist from Earth Wind and Fire, Verdine White. The guys banter about Gratitude, the album and the life skill. JR tells a story from his days as a trainer at the Air Force Academy and somehow end up babbling about UFOs.

Vinnie and JR talk about bass legend Rocco Prestia from Tower of Power. Things devolve sooner than usual as they get off point and talk about the Talking Heads, impeachment, bad car batteries, reading other peoples mail and hand guns. Stop Making Sense!

Carol Kaye and her fellow studio musicians played on the albums by The Monkeys, The Beach Boys, Sam Cooke, Cher, as well as TV themes from Bonanza, Green Acres, M*A*S*H and more. This discussion quickly goes off point as the guys discuss women in the work place and culture from the 50s compared to today. JR describes the ‘gig triangle' and how he decides which gigs to take and why. The discussion turns to using your gifts to make the world a better place, vaping, A Very Brady Renovation, Boogie Nights and of course our favorite ex-Flugerville resident MJ and his new adventures!

JR & Vinnie talk about the father of modern bass guitar, Funk Brother extraordinaire, James Jamerson. The guys also talk about awful marching band experiences and making good life-decisions.

JR & Vinnie offer their thoughts on The Who's Bassist, John Entwistle. Vinnie shares some major issues he is going through and the guys talk about events that unfolded in Dayton Ohio.

JR & Vinnie discussion what attributes make up a good bass player then rack and stack the bassists they have talked about in previous episodes. They also talk about the resiliency of the City of Dayton as well as some of their usual segments.

JR and Vinnie talk about the bassist from Van Halen, Michael Anthony, the perils of swimming in thee ocean and more!

JR and Vinnie play 3 new tunes and talk about personality temperaments and Bill's Apple Fritters. DISCLAIMER: There were technical issues with JR's mic on this episode. We apologize and we are working to make it better. -Management

Sir Paul McCartney, Fame, Flags and Freedom by JR Erb

JR & Vinnie discuss Sting and his impact on their bass playing. Vinnie goes on a rant about MJ's decision to abruptly move to Texas and JR tells a story about a gig in Kuwait. The guys talk about the choice to be happy or unhappy and being nice to people.

JR & Vinnie talk about Geddy Lee from Rush and Geddy's impact on their playing. Additional topics deal with listening to your parents (sometimes good, sometimes not), self aid & buddy care, the OODA loop and bad food service implications. The guys debut 3 new tunes and tell a few stories about life in the deep end.

JR & Vinnie talk about Tony Levin and his contribution to King Crimson, Paul Simon and Peter Gabriel. Vinnie debuts his tunes 'Spocks Rage' and 'Space is a Lonely Place'. The guys also talk about the darkness of Chernobyl and Vinnie's experience with a tornado.

JR & Vinnie discuss when is it time to turn in your 'man card' and call a professional, the difference between climate and culture. They release 3 new tunes and the show devolves into a comedy show poking fun at Star Trek and dreams involving toothpicks.

JR & Vinnie talk about shootings, resiliency, cooking on the grill and beards. They also release 3 new tunes.

Vinnie talks about human's innate fear of falling and JR takes a spill while running. The guys also talk about people falling in the Grand Canyon and jumping out of airplanes. They also debut 2 new tunes.

Vinnie & JR play 3 new tunes, Polar Eyes, Smoking Donuts and a tune to be named later. The guys voice their opinions on a variety of subjects to include Anti-Vaxxers, Blockchain (they still don't know what that is!), a lack of manners in todays society and much MORE...

Vinnie and JR talk about bad parenting (USC scandal), what is potential and the 6 Million Dollar Man.

JR & Vinnie talk about their deployments to Kyrgyzstan, doomsday preppers and the band King Crimson. The also play a few of their own original tunes on bass.

JR & Vinnie talk about popcorn, microwaves and Pepsi floats. When is enough enough? What is negativity bias? They also discuss music writing techniques and how needs help in that department. Order & chaos is touched on and UF Surf Club rocks!

JR & Vinnie discuss self-driving cars, mindfulness & people watching, the sacrifices required to achieve greatness and back hair.

Is music less appreciated in today's society? How long does it take to be an 'expert'? What is Bitcoin? Why is there a bar in the grocery store?!

On Bass and Off Point Season 1 Episode 1 JR and Vinnie play bass and talk about Generals Stan Chrystal and Robert E. Lee, Leadership styles, nuance in today's society and more.