Talk To Me “The Podcast” with Jamie Simond

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Jamie Simond is an award winning Vocalist,Songwriter,Producer and Worship Leader who grew up singing as a child with Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago. Over his years of performing, he has come in contact with a myriad of different humans. Join us in having inspiring, entertaining , and thought provoking conversations with extraordinarily gifted people. Hear some people you know, and a few you don’t, as we dive into dialogue about what makes them great. Talk To Me is recorded at The Fortress of Solitude Studios In Chicago,IL. Produced by Jamie Simond/Talk To Me is brought to you By Simply Simond Content.

Jamie Simond


    • Aug 2, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 27 EPISODES


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    ASAPH ALEX WARD Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2023 61:50


    Asaph Ward is the definition of Super Producer. He is a categorical musical genius who's love for God has propelled him to having his imprint on over 70 recordings. He is a singer,songwriter,musician,minister and Workshop clinician,that has worked with everyone from Dorinda Clark Cole to the Legendary David Foster. But it was his 1998 Project with the incomparable Kim Burrell(Everlasting Life)that shot him into the pantheon of  musical icons. He discusses his life and times with us,in a two part pod.

    ASAPH ALEX WARD Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2023 61:51


    Asaph Ward is the definition of Super Producer. He is a categorical musical genius who's love for God has propelled him to having his imprint on over 70 recordings. He is a singer,songwriter,musician,minister and Workshop clinician,that has worked with everyone from Dorinda Clark Cole to the Legendary David Foster. But it was his 1998 Project with the incomparable Kim Burrell(Everlasting Life)that shot him into the pantheon of  musical icons. He discusses his life and times with us,in a two part pod. 

    PASTOR DARIEN MICKENS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 42:00


    With a deep-seated passion for people and the desire to be an ambassador for God's Kingdom, Pastor Darien Mickens set out to change lives by demonstrating love and educating others through Kingdom Principles. Darien is the newly installed Pastor at Lights of Zion Worship Center where he previously served as the Assistant Pastor, Minister of Music, Praise & Worship Leader, and Director of Performing Arts. We sat down to discuss All Things New!

    “The Giannis Way”

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 100:57


    NBA 2 time Most Valuable Player, and National Champion Giannis Antetokounmpo, had a very interesting way of looking at being the number one team in The NBA,and losing to the eighth seeded Miami Heat in the first round of the playoffs. I Gather with the NBA council to talk thru the playoffs and His view on failure. 

    PASTOR PATRICK WINFIELD

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 95:50


    Patrick Winfield is a Singer,Activist,Educator and the Pastor of the Potters House Fort Worth in Texas. He has partnered in ministry with Bishop TD Jakes, and has one of the fastest growing ministries in the area. This week we talk to him about life, movement, transitions and Ministry.

    “What Does It Take,To Be The Goat?”

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 149:14


    The Name Lebron James is ringing loud right now,for his latest milestone of becoming the NBA's All Time Scoring leader. Well…in the minds of some, that makes him the G.O.A.T(Greatest Of All Time). Not so fast

    ANITA WILSON

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 110:09


    Anita Wilson(Donald Lawrence)is one of the freshest voices in gospel music. Hailing from southern Illinois,she came to Chicago and started making huge strides in her music career. From Meeting and joining Donald Lawerence's “The Company”, to embarking on her solo career that ultimately led to record company ownership ,Wilson's Journey has been simply inspiring. 

    CHARLES CLARK

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 89:39


    Charles Clark is the ceo of the Nebo media group, a faith based content house dedicated to encouraging and uplifting all people. Nebo houses his radio network(The Star Radio)several radio shows(including this podcast),Brotha Magazine,The Gospel Blue Mic awards and a host of other content. 

    DEBRA"SNOOPY"HANNA

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 56:55


    Deborah Hanna is the founder and ceo of Mighty Dominion, a full service radio marketing and promotions company. She is responsible for breaking the careers of Martha Munizzi,Travis Greene and Jonathan McReynolds just to name a few. She has over 30 years of service in the gospel music community and is one of the most recognizable names in the radio promotions game. She is the definition of “Boss Moves”!

    JERAL GRAY Sr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 50:12


     Jeral Gray Sr. Is a musician extraordinaire, who has spent his life not only playing, creating, and producing music for the gospel music industry and the church,but has given his life to training young musicians and singers. He is one half of the world Renown Grayboy Productions and is featured as a musician or producer on over 70 albums. He is also the creator and founder of Chicago's own“New Direction”. 

    BONUS CONTENT 7:Top 5 NBA Point Guards Of All Time(Deo,Fitchy,Cedric,Ray)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 128:18


    On this weeks Bonus episode,we discuss our Top 5 NBA point guards of all time.Its a simple look at our criteria and picks.This weeks returning contributors are Pastor Ray Bady,Dewayne "Deo" Bradford,Elder Cedric Ford,and Greg"Fitchy" Rounds.

    BONUS CONTENT 6 Michael Jackson:Tribute To A King Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 94:37


    On this weeks Bonus episode we discuss The King Of Pop,Michael Jackson,and countdown our top 5 Songs of all time. We dive into his life,legacy and impact on the world. I'm joined by my friend,singer,pastor, and MJ Super fan Chris Murray. 

    BONUS CONTENT 5 Michael Jackson:Tribute To A King

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 71:34


    On this weeks Bonus episode we discuss The King Of Pop,Michael Jackson. We dive into his life,legacy and impact on the world. I'm joined by my friend,singer,pastor, and MJ Super fan Chris Murray. 

    BONUS CONTENT 4:The Steph Curry Argument(Deo,Fitchy,Cedric&Ray)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 126:08


    On this weeks Bonus episode we talk through the Steph Curry Argument. Is he Top Ten All Time? Some say he is, others argue he isn't. What say you?

    BONUS CONTENT 3:The New Edition Show Part 2 (Mary,Marlon&Tasha)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 114:41


    On this weeks bonus episode,we talk to Mary Spillers,Marlon Johnson and Tasha Clopton,New Edition superfans,about Our mutual love for New Edition. We share who our favorite members are and why,and also share some personal New Edition moments. We do it All to recap our night at “The Culture Tour” in Chicago.Also we chat about the new Bobby Brown Docu-series,Biography:Bobby Brown.  

    BONUS CONTENT 2:The New Edition Show Part1(Mary,Marlon&Tasha)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 131:21


    On this weeks bonus episode,we talk to Mary Spillers,Marlon Johnson and Tasha Clopton,New Edition superfans,about Our mutual love for New Edition. We share who our favorite members are and why, and also share some personal New Edition moments. All in preparation for heading to The Culture Tour in Chicago. 

    BONUS CONTENT 1:Will Stylz,John Blu

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 44:54


    On this Bonus version of Talk To Me “The Podcast”,We talk to Will Stylz, an Independent music industry A and R director,who created his own Music showcase for aspiring artist. We also Talked with John Blu, a billboard chart topping R and B artist, who will also be performing at The “Who's Litty Outchea” showcase. 

    Percy Gray Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 46:17


    Percy Gray Jr. (Shirley Caesar,Chicago Mass Choir) is an award winning,Chicago treasure,who is one of the greatest composers of sacred church music we've seen. He sits with us this week and tells us about his early years becoming a choir director and the beginning of his love for music. He also tells us about his musical mentors and his experiences in church and the music industry. 

    Ray Bady

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 108:21


    Ray Bady(Marvin Sapp,R. Kelly) has a story with many layers and turns to it. He went from a touring musician,to a recording artist, and then into the role as Youth Pastor. He tells us about growing up on the west side of Chicago in a musical ministry family, and explains the road to his new role as Lead Pastor. Ray shares his 16 year journey from Chicago to Texas,and then Back to Chicago. 

    Maurice Fitzgerald

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 100:31


    Maurice Fitzgerald (Destiny's Child,Fred Hammond) Is a bassist from Chicago that has impacted the gospel recording industry at a record pace. He talks with us about his rise to being one of the most sought after bass players in the industry. We discuss some of his setbacks, that were actually setting him up, to launch him into a highly decorated career. If you've heard a Gospel album in the late 90's,early 2000's, you've definitely heard Maurice.

    Rick Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 92:16


    Rick Robinson (Ricky Dillard,Anita Wilson)Has written and produced some of the most recognizable songs in gospel music today. You would be hard pressed, to visit an African American church that isn't actively rotating material with his musical DNA attached to it.We recall a word of prophecy, he was given as a young man, that literally launched him into his destiny.He talks to us about his gospel music origins, and some of the powerhouse artists who inspired him as a child. He also shares the time he spent on MTV working in reality television.

    Teddy Campbell

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 112:05


    Teddy Campbell (American Idol,The Tonight Show with Jay Leno)is one of the most recognizable drummers of our time. He joins us this week to talk about being a Christian and playing music in main stream society. He also tells us about a promise he made to God,as a teenager,and how it served him in his adult life as a professional musician. Teddy shows us the various ways in which his tragic life experiences,have shaped him as a man.  

    Walt Whitman-Motown 30th Anniversary

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 66:57


    November 3rd,1990,At the Panteges Theatre in Los Angeles California,Walt Whitman & The Soul Children of Chicago performed on the CBS television special ,Motown 30:What's Going On, celebrating three decades of the iconic company, founded by Mr. Berry Gordy.Today we talk to the amazing Dr. Walt Whitman about the event,and many fond memories of the experience. 

    Rex Hardy Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 107:13


    This week Rex Hardy(Mary J. Blige,American Idol,Avant,Tweet)talks to us about Life as a musician and producer.He talks about professionalism over talent, and he gives us the story on becoming the Music Director for the queen of Hip Hop Soul,Mary J. Blige.He also shares very powerful details about tragedy to triumph in his personal life, and growing up as a "P.K."(Preachers Kid)

    RODNEY EAST

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 81:33


    Rodney East (Yolanda Adams,Marvin Sapp,R.Kelly,Isley Brothers,Jamie Foxx) sits with us this week,to chat about his life as a musician turned producer and Songwriter. He lets us in on everything from his Very first recording with Marvin Sapp,to being called on by R. Kelly to perform and write songs. He also talks about becoming Yolanda Adams'Musical Director. Don't miss the conversation with this musical master mind. 

    Percy Bady

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 70:44


    Dr. Percy Bady is a legendary musician,singer, songwriter and producer with over 40 years of iconic musical excellence.His influence and presence has  been felt by Rev.Milton Brunson and The Thompson Community Singers,The Winans,BeBe and CeCe Winans,Smokie Norful,Marvin Sapp,Whitney Houston,R.Kelly and on and on. He talks To Jamie about his life and ministry.

    The Introduction

    Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 2:11


    Jamie Simond is an award winning Vocalist,Songwriter,Producer and Worship leader who grew up singing as a child with Walt Whitman and the Soul Children of Chicago. Over his years of performing, he has come in contact with a myriad of different humans. Join us in having inspiring, entertaining , and thought provoking conversations with extraordinarily gifted people. Hear some people you know, and a few you don't, as we dive into dialogue about what makes them great. 

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