We Are All Here

It was a pleasure recording this one with Sam, a musician and DJ. We cover several topics  but it was fun to hang out and discover the world of electronic music. Sam even puts together a beat on the fly. 

Jian shares with us her experience of growing up in China following the cultural revolution of 1967. Both vulnerable and heartbreaking, it was a privilege to spend time with Jian. 

It's been a little while but I'm back. Here is 10 lbs of fun in a 5 lb bag. What don't we cover - Lyme disease, sweet and heartfelt music, death, the crumbling of old paradigms,  and deer hunting tips. 

In this episode, John and I take a nostalgic time machine, courtesy of Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band, back to a time of endless summers, leaded gasoline, and the thrilling ignorance of youth. 

Local 5th grader, Sam Shead joins the podcast to tell a brief story of his run in with a poison doughnut and his daylong struggle with a volcanic digestive system. 

Nick is a man making big moves in the world. He currently works as a public defender for children in the State of CT as well as a Town Councilman for the Town of Enfield.  This episode was a bit of an education for me, allowing me to satisfy my curiosity concerning the law as well as the issues these days facing towns across CT including the legalization of cannabis among other things. Overall it was a pleasure for me to spend time with such a fresh young mind and a leader grounded in his principals.  

Ben is back for our second episode of the Vinyl Hour! This time, Adam , aglow with nostalgia, digs deep into his pile of moldy and warped records to play some equally moldy songs. Will Ben die from boredom or will he invoke the spirit of Robert Stack to haunt Adam and destroy his rhythm? Stay tuned#weareallherepodcast@ben_s_1979

Kristin is back to talk films like the Twilight series and Christmas Lodge! In this episode we also cover a variety of topics including the best brand of polish to use when shining up the railings on the Titanic, and other general nonsense. This was a blast!

In this spooky Halloween episode, Ben and I listen to records excavated from catacombs deep beneath the ruins of a sorcerer's temple. Unleashing ghouls with every song, we battle for our very souls! Do we make it to the end before seeing our skin fade to grey and our thirst for blood awakened? Find out in this episode!

Heather is a Shake Your Soul dance teacher, a killer therapist, and a fantastic human being. In today's episode we touch on the lightness and darkness of life, talk about the joys of living in a virtual world, and reminisce about department stores of the 80s. Best one yet!Check her out at www.heatherbe.com#heather.be.rsmt

Punk rock legend, Joe Queer joins the podcast to discuss music, growing up in a band, and the state of the world. This was a fun one!Outro song is Bubblegum Girl from The Queers' 2020 Album, Save the World. Their latest release, a split with Killtime,  Alive is now available. The band is currently on tour, see the latest dates on Instagram and Facebook @thequeers@thequeersofficial

Mike is the co-founder of Lifebooch, a kombucha brewing company located in Easthampton, MA and a good friend. In this episode we talk mostly about his journey growing up as a Mormon, leaving the church, and moving across the country to start a new life. https://lifebooch.com/@bennions@lifebooch

Todd has been a yoga student and teacher for over 40 years. He is the founder of Ashaya Yoga (https://www.ashayayoga.com/), a musician, and an author. His book, available now on Amazon, is titled Tantra Yoga: Journey to Unbreakable Wholeness, A Memoir. Todd and I discuss Yogic philosophy, his time living in an ashram, the perils of blind faith, and his own spiritual evolution.  

Luke is my brother, a former professional waiter, software developer, and restauranteur. Our talk covers his most recent projects and we manage to have a few good laughs along the way. https://www.blackpondbrews.com/Intro and ending song by Ben Shead @ben_s_1979

Matthew Eryk is the lead singer for the band, Stare Down the Sun, a therapist, and a good friend. Matt has had a fascinating life growing up in a band, becoming sober, and maturing along with his music. We play a song from his new album and Matt also plays for us live. 

Kristin is the co-founder of Lifebooch, a kombucha brewing company located in East Hampton, MA. In this episode we discuss many things including travel, adventure, and the importance of having ceremony. 

In the first episode of the We Are All Here podcast, I sit down with my longtime friend Peter Lakes and discuss songwriting, the creative process, and living through 2020. We also listen to his newest song and discuss it's creation. Intro song is "Run Away Tonight" by Ben Shead