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Introduction by Malcolm J. Pelham, Jr. Read by: Lauren Moran A Visit from St. Nicholas, a poem originally published anonymously on December 23rd 1823, tells the story of a family settling in to sleep on Christmas Eve as the father is disturbed by noises on the lawn outside. In 1837, Clement Clarke Moore claimed authorship of the poem, as it continued to be printed in the newspaper each year around Christmas.  Moore, known as a professor, did not want to have his name connected with the unscholarly verse. However, upon insistence of his children, the work was included in Moore's own book of poems published in 1844.  Join us for this special Pelham Place reading of A Visit from St. Nicholas - better known as 'Twas the Night Before Christmas - read by our friend, twelve year old Lauren Moran. 'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave a lustre of midday to objects below, When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer, With a little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; So up to the housetop the coursers they flew With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too— And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a pedler just opening his pack. His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight— “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”   *A Visit From St. Nicholas, by Dr. Clement C. Moore, is a work in the Public Domain.  

As summer comes to an end, here is another replay from an earlier episode. Award-winning producer and engineer, Jack Miele, discusses the business and technology of releasing music.  Website: www.jackmiele.com Instagram: @jackmieleproductions    

Students, parents and coaches are all getting back into the swing of things as Fall sports are ramping up. Dr. Bhrett talks about the dynamic between coaches and parents, the skewed understanding of success, what parents are doing wrong, and what coaches can do better to include the parents in the coaching process. Dr. Bhrett is the author of the book The MindSide Manifesto: The Urgency to Create a Competitive Mindset as well as The Game Plan workbook. He also hosts The Secrets to Winning Podcast and can be found speaking and presenting on stages, boardrooms, and locker rooms across the globe. You can find Dr. Bhrett at his website, www.themindside.com to find out more about his practice. But listen in as we talk about podcasting, Bhrett's college days as a player for LSU baseball, entering the corporate world, and making the transition out of it, as a clinical psychologist, and then we get into some things that are relevant to all of us today - the secrets to success that we can all use in life, youth sports and parenting a child who plays youth sports, and how to get back up after being knocked down in life during a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Bhrett McCabe - www.themindside.com

As many enjoy summer vacations and back-to-school activities, we are replaying a few previous episodes as we also enjoy the end of summer and gear up for school activities. This episode was recorded last year with Craig Grossi, author of the book Craig and Fred. We talk here about his new book, Second Chances, which is out now and available for purchase. This episode was recorded prior to the official book release date. Website: www.fredtheafghan.com Socials: @fredtheafghan

As the intro goes, Pelham Place is casual conversations with interesting people… and some of those people just happen to be friends of mine. So, in a pinch, this week I'm giving you a short edited conversation that was recorded during a weekly call with Chris Koss, better known as K-oss to his fans. K-oss and I have been friends for the better part of 10 years or so, and we have yet to meet in person. Our mutual friend, Thommy Noodlez, introduced us back in 2012 or 13 to work together on various radio and podcast projects… and we've remained friends. The three of us… K-oss, Thommy, and Myself have stayed more in touch throughout this pandemic, and K-oss and I now hold weekly Wednesday night zoom calls to catch up. It's really our own little mastermind group where we share ideas and resources to help motivate each other on projects that we are working on, but there's always other little side conversations. And, this is one of those side conversations that fits right in with the topics that he'll be covering on his podcast “From the Mind of K-oss” - we get into the new NFL rules around COVID, we talk TV, specifically me trying to convince him to watch Ted Lasso, and K-oss teaches me the basics of sports betting. If you or someone you know need help with a gambling problem, the National Council on Problem Gambling offers help and hope. The national helpline can be reached at 800-522-4700 or online at ncpgambling.org. Follow K-oss on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sportsourway  

This week, I have an open and casual conversation with Jimmy Kim (aka MC Kim) of Remix My Fitness. Jimmy is helping people change their lives and showing them how to train, eat, and live. We talk about training during a pandemic, how to get started when you don't feel like you can do it, how to eat for your lifestyle and your goals, and I talk at length about my gastric bypass surgery and the diet that I had to follow after the surgery.  Website - www.remixmyfitness.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/remixmyfitness

In this episode of Pelham Place, I chat with Ken Rusk. Ken is the author of the book Blue Collar Cash and a successful entrepreneur who has spent over three decades working in blue-collar trades. Starting out as a ditch digger, and working his way up to become a successful entrepreneur, Ken is now sharing his years of knowledge and wisdom with the rest of us. Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [02:22] Ken and Nancy, high school sweethearts met on their birthdays [05:10] Pandemic created a demand for blue collar trades [08:20] I've never built a sky scraper, but if I did, I would take certain steps [10:00] Ditch digging at the age of 15 and worked my way up [10:30] Nicole getting sick was the biggest sky scraper I imagined. Created a plan to get through it. [11:00] Nicole is healthy and thriving today [11:08] Within each one of us, we have the character traits that entrepreneurs need for success. [12:30] Old habits are hard to break, but habits are formed over time. [13:14] The most important bill that they'll ever pay is themselves first. [14:02] You can save $60 a week for 10 years starting at age 21 and retire with a million dollars. [14:28] We need to teach our young people to think about the future when they're young. [15:43] Living a life of anticipation over many goals is the only way to live. [16:15] First interview question is "Why are you here?" [18:48] My biggest goal is to make sure that people are aware of all their options. [19:24] If there's 170 million people working in the US, about 70 million of them are working with their hands. [19:26] You can enter as an apprentice and make at least $40,000 to start. [21:40] Comfort, Peace, and Freedom [23:43] If you could design your perfect life, what does it look like? [24:36] It starts with the life drawing [28:35] Everything is your fault [30:59] Connect with Ken [31:14] I did this as my give back moment. Proceeds from book sales are donated to causes like Make-A-Wish and Junior Achievement Connect with Ken Rusk: Website: www.kenrusk.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/kenruskofficial  

In this episode of Pelham Place, I welcome singer-songwriter Victoria Banks. Victoria moved to Nashville in 1997 with the prospects of becoming one of the greats in songwriting. She has contributed to many chart-breaking songs like Saints and Angels (Sara Evans), Come on Over (Jessica Simpson), and most notably What Are You Gonna Tell Her (Mickey Guyton). An honorable mention goes to Garth Brooks for recording Midnight at a Red Light, although it was never released. Victoria shares with us her experience working in the music industry as a woman, being a part of a historic moment in country music, and gives us an in-depth description of how things work behind-the-scenes at NBC's Songland. TIMESTAMPS: [00:00] Introduction [02:00] Songland [02:30] Pitching a song to Florida Georgia Line [05:50] The behind-the-scenes process  [11:07] Feeling connected to a historic moment in country music [14:45] Co-Writing What Are You Gonna Tell Her? With Mickey Guyton [17:58] Watching the ACM awards [19:52] Blogpost; Thank You, Garth – A moment with Garth Brooks [26:05] Painstakingly care for the music [27:19] Midnight at a Red Light – The song that Garth Brooks recorded, but hasn't released [28:55] Podcast; The Table Women [34:25] Seeing the industry finally making some change [35:50] Advice for aspiring songwriters [40:33] Connect with Victoria    Connect with Victoria Banks: Website: https://www.victoriabanks.net/ Referenced people/sources: Mickey Guyton: https://www.mickeyguyton.com Garth Brooks: https://garthbrooks.com NBC's Songland: https://www.nbc.com/songland Florida Georgia Line: https://floridageorgialine.com/ Songwriter Resources: Nashville Songwriters Association International - https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/ SongTown - https://songtown.com/ Global Songwriters Connection (GSC) - https://globalsongwriters.com/

In this episode of Pelham Place, I am joined by Dr. Robb Kelly, known as the Gordon Ramsey of the addiction world. Dr. Robb shares with us a powerful story of how he broke from the shackles of alcoholism. At the lowest point of his life, Dr. Robb found himself sleeping on the streets, begging and sometimes stealing so that he could find a way to get his next drink. One faithful day, Dr. Robb looked to the sky pleading for help, when just seconds later, a man carrying a bible took a chance on him and helped him start his recovery process. Fast forward to present day, Dr. Robb is paying it forward with his recovery program that has reached an astounding 97% success rate. TIMESTAMPS [00:47] Introduction to Dr. Robb Kelly [01:27] Backstory on Dr. Robb Kelly [04:47] Alcoholism is the only self-diagnosed illness in the world [05:15] Hitting rock bottom [08:41] Coming to the realization that you can't stop drinking [09:33] Starting the treatment into recovery      [11:31] Meeting the first recovered alcoholic [15:13] Isaiah 61 [17:55] The effect on alcoholics throughout the pandemic [20:00] Isolation story about a missing teen from Manchester [24:44] Trauma of teenagers going forward [25:39] Played bass guitar at Abbey Road Studios with Queen, David Bowie, and Elton John [32:24] Connect with Dr. Robb Kelly   Connect with Dr. Robb Kelly: Website: Rob Kelly Recovery Group Facebook

Kawan Glover discusses the word Favor, which is also the title of his new book "Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life's Purpose."To find Kawan on social platforms, just search out Kawan Glover or "Favor the book" on Facebook.

Kawan Glover discusses his super power - VULNERABILITY, and what he calls the 8 Mile Approach.To find Kawan on social platforms, just search for Kawan Glover or "Favor the book" on Facebook.

Kawan Glover tells us the difference between Empathy and Sympathy. To find Kawan on social platforms, just search out Kawan Glover or "Favor the Book" on Facebook.

Kawan Glover discusses his book, "Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life's Purpose," the events that led up to the book, and the process of getting his life back.To find Kawan on social platforms, just search out Kawan Glover or "Favor the Book" on Facebook.

Kawan Glover’s new book is called “Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life’s Purpose”. Kawan takes us through the events that literally changed his life forever, we talk a little bit about the difference between empathy and sympathy, and why he says that his vulnerability is his superpower.To find Kawan on Socials, just search out Kawan Glover or "Favore the Book"Pelham Place:Web - www.pelhamplace.comSocials - @pelhamplaceshow 

I interrupt the not-so-regularly-scheduled program to talk about two of my favorite podcasts - Cathouse Hollywood with Riki Rachtman and Walking the Floor with Chris Shiflett.02:00 - Cathouse Hollywood with Riki Rachtmanwww.cathousehollywood.com | www.rikisride.com04:00 - Walking the Floor with Chris Shiflettwww.walkingthefloor.com | www.chrisshiflettmusic.com 

Short clips from past guests.Benton Blount: www.bentonblount.com

Carly talks about the York College of Pennsylvania's Music Industry and Recording Technology (MIRT) major at YCP, plus the student-run York Music and York Volume which provide hands-on experience to students in the program.York College of Pennsylvania: www.ycp.eduYork Music Group: www.instagram.com/york.music.groupYork Volume: www.instagram.com/yorkvolume

Carly Patrick is the Chief Operating Officer of York Music Group - the student-run music industry “club” at York College of Pennsylvania. York Music Group gives student-learners, the majority of them who are enrolled as Music Industry and Recording Technologies majors, the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the music industry. York Music Group operates a state-of-the-art recording studio which is open to anyone in need of recording services. And, York Volume, the record label of York Music Group, offers hand-on experience for students interested in being signed to, or working for, a major label. Carly talks about her experience as school was cut short due to the pandemic, and what the new normal might look like as the Fall semester approaches. We chat about the Music Industry and Recording Technologies major at York College and the student-run organization, York Music Group and its affiliated record label called York Volume. York College of Pennsylvania - www.ycp.eduYork Music Group on IG - @york.music.groupYork Music Group on FB - @yorkmgYork Volume: @yorkvolume Music Credits:"About You" - The Hawkshaws@the_hawkshaws on Instagram "Beckham" - Alex Vince@alexvinced on Instagram

Craig discusses his upcoming book, "Second Chances" set to be released in March of 2021.Craig and Fred:Website: www.fredtheafghan.comSocials: @fredtheafghan 

Craig Grossi talks about being kind, showing gratefulness for the little things, and being stubbornly positive.Craig and Fred:Web - www.fredtheafghan.comSocials - @fredtheafghan

Craig Grossi talks about extraction day and getting Fred home to the U.S.Craig and Fred:Web - www.fredtheafghan.comSocials - @fredtheafghan

Craig Grossi talks about meeting Fred in Afghanistan and making the decision to bring him home.Craig and Fred:Web - www.fredtheafghan.comSocials - @fredtheafghan

Craig Grossi talks about life in Afghanistan as a Human Intelligence Specialist in the Marines.Craig and Fred:Web - www.fredtheafghan.comSocials - @fredtheafghan

Craig Grossi talks about how he decided to join Marines, and his Military experience leading up to Afghanistan and eventually meeting Fred.Craig and Fred:Web - www.fredtheafghan.comSocials - @fredtheafghan

Craig Grossi talks about how he met Josh, after coming home from the U.S. Marine Corps, and just a few months before they, along with Fred, hit the road on a cross-country journey.Craig and Fred:Web - www.fredtheafghan.comSocials - @fredtheafghan 

In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was a Marine in a remote part of Afghanistan who found a dog, or maybe that dog found him. Either way, that dog is now known as Fred… and together they are Craig and Fred. Their book, titled Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other was released in 2017 and tells the story of their time together in Afghanistan, the task of getting Fred back to Craig’s home in Virginia, and the cross country journey that they take together, along with their friend Josh. I sit down for an early morning conversation with Craig Grossi, author of the book Craig and Fred. I had the privilege of meeting Craig and Fred a little over a year ago, and I can’t say enough about how inspiring their story is! Craig Grossi - Craig & Fredwww.fredtheafghan.com@fredtheafghan on social media Pelham Place - @pelhamplaceshow(Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) Website: www.pelhamplace.com Email: pelhamplaceshow@gmail.com

Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the importance of changing our mindset and refocusing our priorities during uncertain times.Dr. Bhrett McCabe: www.themindside.com

Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the dynamic between parents and coaches in youth athletics. Dr. Bhrett McCabe: www.themindside.com

Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the secret to success regardless of whether you are an athlete, a business person, or just someone looking to make improvements in life.Dr. Bhrett McCabe: www.themindside.com

Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses his journey from being an LSU baseball player with dreams of playing ball to making the transition to becoming a Clinical Psychology and eventually marrying the two into a private practice, The Mindside, of coaching athletes and coaches.Dr. Bhrett McCabe: www.themindside.com

I met Dr. Bhrett McCabe 10 years or so ago, after his Mom, Mary Jo McCabe had been a regular guest on the morning radio show that I produced back in New Orleans. I went on to produce a syndicated radio show called The Psychic and The Doc featuring Mary Jo (The Psychic) and Bhrett (The Doc). Soon after that is when Dr. Bhrett started his private practice, The Mindside - where he consults athletes, coaches, and business leaders to help break free from their patterns of struggle and create winning solutions on their playing field and in their businesses.Dr. Bhrett is the author of the book The MindSide Manifesto: The Urgency to Create a Competitive Mindset as well as The Game Plan workbook. He also hosts The Secrets to Winning Podcast and can be found speaking and presenting on stages, boardrooms, and locker rooms across the globe. You can find Dr. Bhrett at his website, www.themindside.com to find out more about his practice. But listen in as we talk about podcasting, Bhrett’s college days as a player for LSU baseball, entering the corporate world, and making the transition out of it, as a clinical psychologist, and then we get into some things that are relevant to all of us today - the secrets to success that we can all use in life, youth sports and parenting a child who plays youth sports, and how to get back up after being knocked down in life during a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic.Dr. Bhrett McCabe - www.themindside.comPelham Place - @pelhamplaceshow (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter)Website - www.pelhamplace.comEmail: pelhamplaceshow@gmail.com

Short clips from past guests.Ron James: @whoisronjames

Jack Miele discusses the importance of printing physical media in today's digital world.Jack Miele - www.jackmiele.com

Jack Miele give a history lesson on how the cycle of releasing music is coming full circle.Jack Miele - www.jackmiele.com

Jay catches up with award-winning music producer, engineer, and musician, Jack Miele. Jack talks about working with bands The Iceman Special and Burnhouse; his TV work on shows like American Horror Story, American Idol, and FOX's Filthy Rich; working with Jamie Foxx; and finally we talk about how the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has impacted The Molly Ringwalds and what fans might expect in the near future.Pelham Place - @pelhamplaceshowWebsite: www.pelhamplace.comEmail: pelhamplaceshow@gmail.comJack Miele: www.jackmiele.comMusic Credits:"5pm" - The Iceman SpecialAlbum "The Iceman Special"Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Jack Miele"Into A Waking Dream" - BurnhouseAlbum "Short Term High"Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Jack Miele

Jack Miele discusses musical influence and the role that it plays in the recording process.Jack Miele - www.jackmiele.com

Jay catches up with award-winning music producer, engineer, and musician, Jack Miele. We talk studio life, the concept of a record deal, the value of music,  physical media (CDs and vinyl) versus digital media (streaming and mp3s), and much more!Pelham Place - @pelhamplaceshowWebsite: www.pelhamplace.comEmail: pelhamplaceshow@gmail.comJack Miele: www.jackmiele.com Music Credits:“Blues In My Blood” - Eric Johanson & Tiffany PollackAlbum "Blues In My Blood"Produced, Engineered, Mixed, and Co-Written by Jack Miele“Daddy Do” - Chapel HartAlbum "Out The Mud"Produced, Engineered, Mixed and Co-Written by Jack Miele

Erik Kristopher Myers discusses the found footage sub-genre of horror films, and how his feature film, Butterfly Kisses, is different. His films, Roulette and Butterfly Kisses, are available on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms as well as on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Erik Kristopher Myers discusses the process of writing a film with little or no budget, and looks back on his first feature film, Roulette. His films, Roulette and Butterfly Kisses, are available on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms as well as on DVD and Blu-Ray.

Erik Kristopher Myers discusses how he became a filmmaker without leaving Baltimore. His films, Roulette and Butterfly Kisses, are available on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms as well as on DVD and Blu-Ray.  

Jay reconnects with filmmaker, Erik Kristopher Myers, to discuss his start in filmmaking, the process of writing a film, and his two feature films - Roulette and Butterfly Kisses. We also get into the uniqueness of Butterfly Kisses and how it is different than most found footage horror films. No spoilers here! Just a great conversation!You can find Roulette and Butterfly Kisses streaming for free on Amazon Prime (at the time of this recording).Erik Kristopher Myers or EKM on social platforms.Pelham Place - @pelhamplaceshowWebsite - www.pelhamplace.comEmail: pelhamplaceshow@gmail.com

Jay and Chris "Chaos" Koss talk sports TV - All or Nothing, The Last Dance, and 30 on 30.Chaos on social media: @sportsourway

Jay and Chris "Chaos" Koss discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe watch order and how to organize TV binging into watch lists. Chaos on social media: @sportsourwayAnylist - www.anylist.com

This is Episode 3, but really just a bonus Quarantine TV discussion with a good friend we all call Chaos - He is the host of the Sports Our Way podcast and the co-host of a long-running show called Idiots In a Box. There are SPOILER ALERTS in this episode… specifically when it comes to Season 3 of Ozark on Netflix. We talk about my suggestion to watch Prodigal Son and we discuss the ESPN Michael Jordan docuseries - The Last Dance.Chaos - @chaos_radioSports Our Way - @sportsourwayPelham Place - @pelhamplaceshowWebsite: www.pelhamplace.comEmail: pelhamplaceshow@gmail.com

Benton Blount discusses his experience on America's Got Talent from auditioning to the finals with Rachel Platten.Benton Blount - www.bentonblount.com

Benton Blount discusses the process of recording his most recent album with session players Kenny Aranoff, Phil X, and Scott Page.Benton Blount - www.bentonblount.com

Jay chats with country singer, stay-at-home Dad, and America's Got Talent Season 10 finalist, Benton Blount. We cover everything from quarantine life and the impact of COVID-19 on concerts and touring, Benton's new album, and the AGT experience.Be sure to check out Benton's website at www.bentonblount.com

Ron James talks about his quarantine video series called "Kwarantine Dream" and the importance of leaving things behind for others to discover.

Ron James talks about creativity and his rap group, Catch the Fade.

Ron James discusses Funny Factor Virtual Comedy shows during the COVID-19 quarantine.

Jay chats with the multi-talented Ron James - comedian, rapper/producer, clothing designer, and co-host of podcasts such as Movie Schmovie, BRANDD, and 3DDM. This was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic and we talk about all of the ways people are connecting in these not-so-normal times. Be sure to find Ron on social media at @whoisronjames for all of his latest projects!