On My Own Dime

My guest today is Dr. Ryane Logsdon. Ryane graduated from UC Davis with her Doctorate in Animal Behavior and is now the ambassador program manager at a wildlife rehab facility called Wildcare. In this episode, we discuss my experience photographing some of the critters in my neighborhood like Great Horned Owls and Barn Owls. Support Wildcare by donating or volunteering: https://discoverwildcare.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/onmyowndime/support

We are back for part 2 with MC, vocalist, songwriter, producer, and cultural organizer Coco Piela. If you didn't catch part 1 last week go back and hear what you missed first! Her new EP just dropped this month. It's Called "Confessions of a Black Feminist Rapper Part 3". She is probably best known right now for an amazing song about reproductive justice called "I Am Jane Roe". She weaves through pop culture and political history addressing the overturning of Roe V Wade. Coco was featured in an article by KQED in June discussing the song and the long history of hip-hop artists weighing in on the subject of reproductive rights. She is the founder of Black Gold Movement, a grassroots organization whose mission is to reverse the flow of resources from the West back to Africa along the transatlantic slave trade routes through Hip Hop, Storytelling, and music of the African Diaspora. Links: https://www.cocopeila.com/about https://creativewildfire.org/ KQED article: https://www.kqed.org/arts/13915289/hip-hop-songs-lyrics-abortion Participate in the #IAmJaneRoe Hip Hop & Reproductive Justice music Initiative: https://www.blackgoldmovement.org/team-3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

My Guest today is MC, vocalist, songwriter, producer, and cultural organizer Coco Piela. Her new EP just dropped this month. It's Called "Confessions of a Black Feminist Rapper Part 3". She is probably best known right now for an amazing song about reproductive justice called "I Am Jane Roe". She weaves through pop culture and political history addressing the overturning of Roe V Wade. Coco was featured in an article by KQED in June discussing the song and the long history of hip-hop artists weighing in on the subject of reproductive rights. She is the founder of Black Gold Movement, a grassroots organization whose mission is to reverse the flow of resources from the West back to Africa along the transatlantic slave trade routes through Hip Hop, Storytelling, and music of the African Diaspora. Links: https://www.cocopeila.com/about https://creativewildfire.org/ KQED article: https://www.kqed.org/arts/13915289/hip-hop-songs-lyrics-abortion Participate in the #IAmJaneRoe Hip Hop & Reproductive Justice music Initiative: https://www.blackgoldmovement.org/team-3 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

My guest today is Daniela Navarette. She is bringing us more than a decade of experience in Sync Licensing, A&R, and Artist Management from Universal Music Group & Warner Chappell. She recently started a new position at The Orchard focusing on music distribution and artist & label services. If you have been with me for the past 2 years and want to support the show please leave a comment or review. If you are able to support the show through a monthly contribution please go to anchor.fm/onmyowndime and click the support button to choose the amount you want to contribute each month.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

Today I'm talking with film composer Chris Bezold. You can find his work at https://www.chris bezold.com/  He is a fellow alumnus which is how we were introduced a few years back. We recap a film industry Alumni event Chris Hosted recently. We break down some different approaches to the industry. Chris shares how he moved from the technical side of the audio industry over into composition. Considering his primary discipline is drums & percussion, he made a very unique path for himself.  Chris is also in the National Guard and has done some pretty incredible missions. You might not recognize some of the terms we use so I'll tell you here - AIT is advanced individual training which is where you learn your job after basic training. DLI is "Defense Language Institute" and Underway means you are on a ship out to sea.  If you have been with me for the past 2 years and want to support the show please leave a comment or review. If you are able to support the show through a monthly contribution please go to anchor.fm/onmyowndime and click the support button to choose the amount you want to contribute each month.      --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

Today I'm back with part 2 of the world of academia in music with my friend Sean Harold. Join us as we continue to discuss the illusion of meritocracy. I find it fascinating that both my most recent guests were graduate students and they both seemed to latch onto that idea. I don't think that's a coincidence. If you thought my outlook was too optimistic - you were kind of right. But seriously - does anybody really know what is best for the ecosystem of creators? Links to Sean's Work: https://soundcloud.com/seanharold/ https://themidseason.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/takawirazvovushe/ To Support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes go to anchor.fm/onmyowndime --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

Welcome to On My Own Dime! The show where we shine a light on amazing creators! Today I'm discussing the world of academia in music with my friend Sean Harold. I know we all like to steer clear of negativity but in this instance we are walking the knife edge to bring out some of the unfortunate truths about the way our systems have devalued musicians and academia. Sean is a phenomenal bass player. If you listen to my music you have heard his killer bass lines. His writing and performances on standup bass bring so much character to a song. He studied Jazz performance for his bachelor's program and composition for his masters and doctorate.  Links to Sean's Work: https://soundcloud.com/seanharold/ https://themidseason.bandcamp.com/ https://www.instagram.com/takawirazvovushe/ To Support this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes go to anchor.fm/onmyowndime --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

We are back with our 3rd and final part of a conversation with brooklyn based music producer Chris Camilleri. Today we discuss the different ways we view opportunity cost as we progress beyond our formative years. Chris shares how it was necessary to rewire his mind in order to understand that he needed to be a completely different kind of worker than he thought he would be. I bring the discussion into the realm of composition nerds as we wrap up the episode with our take on the last frontiers of music. I share a little about why I like interviewing people and giving people a chance to tell their stories. We explore an idea form an old Bob Dylan interview where he states: the world doesn't need any more songs Links to Chris: https://new.chris-camilleri.com/about https://www.instagram.com/chriscamilleri/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

This week the conversation continues with Brooklyn Based music producer Chris Camilleri. We are discussing the effect of growing up in a time when pensions were a foundational part of how people planned their life and careers. Particularly, how it influenced the way many freelancers operated in their formative years. We explore the idea of stewardship on social media and Chris shows us that to have an optimistic outlook about the development of social media and the modern internet we need to be good stewards of other people. Other subjects in this episode: The nature of freelance work Navigating instability Chris brings in a great idea called being a good steward of people. The good parts of social media The gap between global appeal and local authenticity What makes a story a marketing tactic and what makes it authentic? Laying out the different mentality between songwriters or artists and producers The impact of accessibility on authenticity The value of exclusivity in music in terms of delivering a song that is uniquely made for a purpose Chris's history in music The magic of a studio Chris describes the feeling he had when he graduated college The nature of being in your formative years Links to Chris: https://new.chris-camilleri.com https://www.instagram.com/chriscamilleri/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

Today I'm speaking with Brooklyn based Music Producer Chris Camilleri. This will be a 3 part interview discussing Chris's career, some specific projects, and of course lessons learned over his long career in music. We get into his early trajectory in academics and graduating from the music technology masters program at NYU. Chris shares how things progressed differently than he expected and shares his view on how music technology is shaping the music we listen to. Other topics in this episode: Mixing a live performance by John Legend The importance of mastering a foundation of basic skills and practices How far technology has come for remote music production For better or worse, creative people are much more enabled now Links to Chris: https://new.chris-camilleri.com https://www.instagram.com/chriscamilleri/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

We are back with Rachel Harrison talking about some of the characters and inspirations behind her book “The Return”. Rachel talks about pitching the book to a competition called pit dark on social media. We also discuss how taking feedback is part of being an artist and why it is difficult to accept that without taking it personally. Rachel Harrison: https://www.rachel-harrison.com/ Sculptor Javier Perez: https://javierperez.es John Darnielle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Darnielle --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

Today I'm speaking with Author Rachel Harrison about life, getting published and her debut horror novel “The Return”. I want to preface this episode with some context around artistic integrity and financial stability. Providing a safe home and a financial foundation to live on is an afterthought for a lot of young creators. It's common for us to live at or below the poverty line for years before acting. Recently, I've noticed some have built separate earning careers from their creative work, alleviating the burden of financial stress that sometimes comes with retaining artistic integrity. I once believed artistic integrity and financial stability were mutually exclusive things, but they are not. It's okay to want a future, and a safe home, and be an artist, writer, musician, designer. Rachel is going to tell us what it looks like to recognize the tipping point that drives many creators away from their work. She demonstrates why it is important to be open to opportunities that could build a better foundation to work from. Come back next week as we continue the conversation about some of the characters & inspirations for Rachel's book “The Return”. Thanks for joining me and have a great week out there on planet Earth. -Jason https://www.rachel-harrison.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

We are back with Xenia in our final episode of this discussion about music production, songwriting and sync licensing! We also talk about her work in Music Publishing and the lessons she learned working in that field that she was able to bring into her production planning and workflow. We discuss a big change that Xenia is making in her career. Very exciting stuff! Xenia's artist Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7npaSVJEU4qSwKJ8US1wdr?si=2bGgm_9RSA-IdxkeOHWdEw Soundmouse for tracking PRO data: https://www.prsformusic.com/what-we-do/who-we-work-with/soundmouse --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

We are back with Xenia following a power outage in the middle of our call. Today we are talking about the effect of quarantine on Xenia's productions and the influence of Greek culture on her writing. Greek Zeibekiko: https://greekreporter.com/2021/12/03/history-tradition-greek-zeibekiko-dance/ Xenia's artist Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7npaSVJEU4qSwKJ8US1wdr?si=2bGgm_9RSA-IdxkeOHWdEw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

Today I am talking with a friend I met in a sync licensing music production group called That Pitch. Her name is Xenia! Originally from Russia she now lives in Athens, Greece. We are talking about music production, songwriting, sync licensing. Why to keep unfinished ideas & keeping all of your sessions, samples, and other resources organized, ready to deliver, and backed up. Xenia's artist Page: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7npaSVJEU4qSwKJ8US1wdr?si=2bGgm_9RSA-IdxkeOHWdEw Backup Solutions: https://www.backblaze.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

Welcome back to our 3rd and final episode with Sri Lankan Illustrator Rey. Picking up where we left off, Rey explores his own definition of success & we discuss the way readers identify with characters from their favorite stories & comics. To read our comic book “The Synapse Factory” purchase a copy from my web store here: https://jasonmmusic.com/the-synapse-factory Background on composer Charles Ives: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Ives His Manga Series “Good Enough” is available on web toons now. “A Story That Floats” will be published here soon as well: https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/good-enough/list?title_no=489040 The Dunning–Kruger effect: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning–Kruger_effect --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

Today we are continuing our talk with Rey about his work as an illustrator in Sri Lanka. We are discussing the creation of our comic book “The Synapse Factory” and the importance of authenticity in media arts. Rey brings creativity into perspective as a life long pursuit recognizing Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin as an example of 50 years of creative perseverance. With this in mind we consider the importance of persevering through challenging times in order to hone our craft. To read our comic book “The Synapse Factory” purchase a copy from my web store here: https://jasonmmusic.com/the-synapse-factory Background on George R. R. Martin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_R._R._Martin Background on Inio Asano: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inio_Asano --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

Today I am finally talking with Rey! Rey lives in Sri Lanka and he illustrated my comic book “The Synapse Factory”. Today we discuss arts education in the U.S. and Sri Lanka. Next week we talk about the creation of the comic. If you want to read our comic book “The Synapse Factory” you can purchase it on my web store here: https://jasonmmusic.com/the-synapse-factory Find Rey on Instagram: @cra3ture & YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Cra3ture --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

We're back for part 3 with audio engineer John Michael Caldwell. In this episode we are talking about The pitfalls of social media and John shares a little about the projects he is working on right now. And we just can't help it, there is some more tech talk about the massive scale of these film score mixing sessions that John prepares. There is so much audio data to manage they are networking multiple Mac Pros with maxed out specs just handle the playback and processing. And John leaves us with some advice.  The music video John mentions was actually an essay titled "Wear Sunscreen" published in the Chicago Tribune by Mary Schmich in 1997. It contains some of the most widely quoted lines in modern culture. It was later published as book which is still available:  https://www.amazon.com/Wear-Sunscreen-Primer-Real-Life/dp/0740777173 As a music producer, Baz Luhrmann is credited with "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)", a successful spoken word song in which he reads aloud Mary Schmich's essay with her permission. The two split the royalties according to wikipedia.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTJ7AzBIJoI --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

This is part 2 of a discussion with audio engineer John Michael Caldwell. In this episode we are talking about why he decided to return to school after working in the industry for several years. This is a great episode if you are consideering whether a music degree is necessary. A lot of professional engineers and musicians would argue that it isn't. We also discuss the church music industry as an avenue for musicians and engineers to develop their skills and establish a living before launching into the entertainment sector. John & I share some lessons we have learned over the years and the perspective we have developed from reflecting on our respective journeys.    John's Webpage: https://www.johnmichaelcaldwell.com  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/onmyowndime/support

Jon & I met as interns at Dubway Studios in NYC. His recent work includes running mix rigs for film composer John Powell. Powell composed music for ”Call of the Wild”, “How to Train Your Dragons” & the original Bourne Trilogy.  This episode contains a tech talk session for the audio nerds out there. I share a story about digidesign tech support for bug I found in sound replacer back in 2011. We also dive into the competitive world of audio internships in NYC.  Thanks for listening to on my own dime. Come on back for part 2 soon! Remember to subscribe so you automatically get the latest episode on your podcast app!  Links: John Michael Caldwell  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10217021/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 https://www.johnmichaelcaldwell.com/about-industry-tools John Powell  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0694173/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Powell_(film_composer) Joe Trapinazee  https://www.joecomposer.com https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2468967/ Pleasant Shapes  https://open.spotify.com/track/2vdf1cHjUn5SxwRRPkOSEi

Today I'm talking with the singer/songwriter behind Frankie and His Fingers, Frank McGinnis about what makes a small music scene special. We unpack the gratitude he has developed for the people who support his music now and over the past 20+ as he performed all over the Hudson Valley with the band and also in musical theater. We discuss the influence his dad had on his pursuit of music and discuss his new adventure into the world of Fiver. Most importantly, I am pumped for the upcoming release of the new Frankie & His Fingers album, "Universal Hurt" on March  26th. Be ready to rock March 26th for the release of "Universal Hurt" and let's all give thanks for the return of Frankie & His Fingers! Thanks for listening to OMOD. Frankie & His Fingers: https://linktr.ee/fahf 

Today I'm talking with Josh Hampton about being a dad, being active duty, owning a home, and staying sharp on the mat. Josh is a good friend of mine who picked up Brazilian Jui Jitsui a few years ago when we both were reporting to different ships which is just about the worst time to start something new.  Links:  Originmaine.com https://jockopodcast.com/all-episodes/ The Book of 5 Rings by Miyamoto Musashi Summary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bd4Pj44WqE Joe Rogan's take on Musashi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9rO-aU6z9Y&t=1s Complete audio book (Free): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJ57Jl01aT0 Lex Freidman #117 – Sheldon Solomon: Death and Meaning https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KvquG7gecad77CeumN7Qn?si=TBYJ-URNRsqzW0CLyv8i7w

Welcome to on my own dime! Today I'm talking with film maker and the owner of Nostrand Productions, Chris Nostrand. Chris recently released a wine documentary series hosted by Brandon Anders covering multiple Hudson Valley Vineyards and telling the story of the origins of viniculture in the region. The series is called "Wine Whoopee". Today, Chris is sharing his journey in film making and discussing what it takes to build a business. We will also hear about a film he directed for his master's thesis called "Destined to Fly" which tells the story of Cole Palen, the founder of the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome. Check out more from Nostrand Productions: https://nostrandproductions.com/  

Today I'm talking with Producer, Author, & Entrepreneur London Elixir. London is going to share her approach to producing and managing her catalog of music and we are both sharing lessons learned through getting involved in sync with That Pitch. London has just launched an online course to compliment her book "Prayed Time Off" which focuses on preparing to succeed without your day job and we will hear a little about that. London also shares some experiences that helped her develop a positive & resilient mentality. Links:   London's Website: https://www.londonelixir.com Sign up for London's Brand New Course "Benefits of Prayed Time Off An Interactive Experience": https://benefitsofpto.teachable.com/p/benefits-an-interactive-experience  Get your copy of "Prayed Time Off" here: https://www.londonelixir.com/pto  Purchase London's nonexclusive music on airbit: https://airbit.com/widgets/html5?uid=116208&config=204083

Welcome to on my own dime! Today I'm talking with Shane Arana about growing up in Northern California surfing in Point Arena. Shane is a good friend of mine that I met in the Coast Guard and he introduced me to the sport because I wouldn't stop asking him to teach me. For the record, I am very much a beginner to surfing so let there be no deception about my skills, they are very underwhelming. Shane however, is gifted and remarkably authentic which is a topic we will discuss in today's episode. Shane will share some perspective on Localism, insight on the different surf communities along the west coast, and details on his trip to cloud break off the island of Tavarua, Fiji.

Welcome to on my own dime! Today I'm talking with Photographer and Pro Driver David Mecey. David is an accomplished photographer and driver. His career includes a stretch as staff photographer for Playboy and cannot be summed up in this intro so see links in the show notes to understand the depth of his experience. We are discussing how a motorcycle accident led him to his creative passion. David shares a memorable photoshoot in Alaska where he and his crew braved the elements for the chance of an epic shot in the tundra. He also gives a bit of excellent advice about the importance of having fun! David's new book " The Art of Sexy" is available now. To get a copy, email onmyowndime@gmail.com and I will get you set up to order. The book is printed in Germany and delivered to you directly from David. Thanks for listening! To keep up on recent episodes subscribe on apple podcasts or Spotify, or join the Facebook group. Leave a reviews and comments too! However you choose to participate, I welcome the input.   David's Website: https://www.davidmecey.com/about

In this episode I'm talking with Reptile Educator Dan Liebel. Dan has an A.S. in Environmental Science, B.S. in Biology and has been keeping reptiles and amphibians for 25 years and lecturing for 13 years. Dan is telling us how he ended up with 52 snakes in his house as a young boy and bartered his way with his parents to a small collection of reptiles before even graduating high school. Dan will share stories about what it takes to balance the massive responsibility of caring for so many vulnerable critters that require so much care. We recap the great night Dan spent teaching me how to handle an albino python that was worth more than my car at the time. So many great stories! The History of the Teddy Bear: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_bear

Today, I'm talking with music producer Carlton Reese, AKA "Boom-I-Aye". In this episode, we talk about balancing fatherhood with a full time career, his musical discipline, and personal fitness. Carlton helps unpack how to balance the invasive presence of social media. On the back half of this episode Carlton generously shares some insight on the unique aspects of life that black fathers and black musicians are  considering every day. I was nervous to breach these subjects but I'm so glad I did because he really welcomed my curiousity and shared his perspective and outlook on these complex cultural & societal landscapes. Thanks for listening to On My Own Dime!  Links:  Carlton's Music:  https://boom-i-aye.com/beat/end-gamez-5329618  https://boom-i-aye.com/beat/chapterz-5483768  https://boom-i-aye.com/beat/riddum-wave-5663407  https://boom-i-aye.com/beat/cerebral-savage-5783841  Carlton Reese Senior's Interview from 1996 discussing his music & detailing his contributions to the civil rights movement: https://youtu.be/k8dAM9u9_cg  Boonie Mayfield Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTap5Chrf5c  More on Boonie Mayfield:  https://chillhop.com/building-a-spiritual-foundation-an-interview-with-artist-boonie-mayfield/ Books I recommended in the episode:  How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie Cant Hurt Me by David Goggins My Brother, Muhammad Ali by Rahaman Ali Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

In this episode I'm talking with music producer and recording & mixing engineer Braeden "Pockets" Rangno from Vancouver, BC, Canada. We discover how Braeden fosters relationships with artists and networks within his community, his approach to mixing and getting a deep low end, why he loves having the artist track in the same room as him (no vocal booths!), and so much more.  We talk about recent news in music rights with David Crosby selling his song catalogue & Taylor Swift re-recording hers and what that shows about the options writers have. Braeden also gives us some great insight into the value of music as an asset. Thanks for listening to On My Own Dime!  You can find Braeden online: Website: http://www.bpockets.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/bpockets/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Vibecave  References: Make Pop Music - https://www.facebook.com/groups/MAKEPOPMUSIC Mother Mother - O My Heart record: https://open.spotify.com/album/0X7S0TEZ5NJsSxmyTnfYi2?autoplay=true Howard Redekopp: https://www.howardredekopp.com/ Bob Ezrin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Ezrin

Today I'm talking with Ambient Composer and Multi-instrumentalist Daniel Mothers.   Daniel has played Trumpet, Drums, and Guitar for a multitude of reputable acts in the UK since 2005. My favorite is a math rock project he performed with called "Degrasse". Currently, he is working with Franko Fraize & composing for sync.   In this episode, Daniel shares what it takes to keep a band on the road and how they made it work. If you didn't know, it takes a lot of faith in your group and everyone is frequently covering expenses out of pocket. During this interview, we experienced a poor connection from California to the UK. I'm working on improving our resources to remedy this in future episodes but for now, bear with us because Daniel has a great story to share. Thanks for listening to On My Own Dime! Links:  Aviators (Guitarist)(2006-2010): https://www.collective-zine.co.uk/reviews/?id=6860   I Was A Cubscout (Trumpet)(2007-2009) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Sl4wV7MDO8  Reno Dakota (Guitarist)(2010-2013) https://renodakota.bandcamp.com/  Degrasse (2010-2013) https://degrasse.bandcamp.com/  Franko Fraize (2013-Present) https://frankofraize.bandcamp.com/music  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwi5prOFnZ0 https://variousartistsmanagement.com/  You can find more on the history of Rupert Neve here: https://rupertneve.com/company/history/ 

Today I'm talking with music producer Emilio John. We are discussing his approach to maintaining consistent income using his own system that focuses on a 3-month projection. Considering the challenges of earning a bachelor's degree that honed your creative skills but did not educate you on the bigger picture of implementing those skills in the real world to earn a living wage. Emilio talks about how conservatory programs are an example of a hyper-focused curriculum and it wasn't until he started branching out into other fields of study on his own that he started to gain a lot of traction for his business. Feilds like marketing, financial planning, and other industries like technology. Links are below. Thanks for listening to On My Own Dime!   Rober Henke at the Ableton Loop Summit. Spoiler alert - you can see Emilio in the crowd at 23 minutes 18 seconds. Emilio John Spotify Apple Music Bandcamp Instagram Twitter Facebook Youtube

Welcome back to On My Own Dime! This is part 2 of my talk with Adventure Photographer & Machinery Technician Mark Landsfeld.   We are going to unpack more details on his trip across the National Parklands and share some stories about our adventures mountain biking the east bay, and surfing Pavones which is the second-largest left-hand break in the world (located in Costa Rica).   We talk about the similarities between Ansel Adams's "pure" approach to photography and Phil Specter’s “Wall of Sound” approach to music production.   We talk about putting your art in a box, defining it in a single category, and finally, the effect that Mark’s active duty career has had on his photography.   To see Mark's photography check out @landmark.photography on Instagram.Thanks for listening to "On My Own Dime"!   Links: @landmark.photography @anseladamsgallery@westsideoffroadgroup

Today I’m talking with Adventure Photographer & Machinery Technician Mark Landsfeld. Mark is a good friend of mine.   We are going to talk about his affiliation with the Westside Offroad Group and how it connects to his photography. How his 6,000 mile trip across 8 national parks reignited his interest in landscape photography. The influence Ansel Adams has on his work. His gross miscalculation of hiking conditions that led to a hospital visit for Rabdo. How to balance your life and creative work. The benefits of NOT having to rely on your craft to pay your rent. Mark will also share the pitfalls of geotagging.   Thanks for listening to "On My Own Dime" with Jason McCormack!   You can find Mark on Instagram: @landmark.photography  You can find Westside Offroad Group there as well: @westsideoffroadgroup And here is an account showing the work of Ansel Adams: @anseladams   

Welcome to On My Own Dime! Today I'm talking with the President of the Houston Punk Festival, Jeremy Estes.   We are talking about how Jeremy managed to book the festival at Fitzgerald's - Houston's oldest and most recognized punk music venue. For my East Coast people, this is the Houston equivalent of NY's CBGBs.   Jeremy and I were stationed on a ship together and we used to play shows for the crew so he is a good friend of mine. He currently plays guitar for a new band called Rooftop Boxer. We also talk about the importance of charity and finding a way to serve others. For him, it's all about the music and keeping the scene thriving We unpack the challenges of organizing the event remotely while he was deployed at sea and his approach to being a dad who encourages his daughter to realize her dream of becoming a literal rock star while also convincing her that science is cool too.   I'm your host Jason McCormack. Thanks for listening to "On My Own Dime"!   Links: Jeremy's Facebook Rooftop Boxer Facebook Page Houston Punk Festival Houston Punk Festival Facebook Page Punk Rock Saves Lives Fitzgeralds  The Mystery Lights

Welcome to On My Own Dime with Jason McCormack! I’ll be talking with independent creators from various disciplines about balancing life, best practices, and personal philosophies.  We’ll hear stories about what it takes to keep going when the demands are high and highlight the challenges that come with funding a creative discipline independently. Join me in celebrating my guests who fund their creative discipline on their own dime!