Podcast appearances and mentions of August Rush

It is said every snowflake has a unique pattern given to it by God. Is it any wonder that each one of us is divinely and uniquely created by God? Papa Tom seeks out uniquely created children of God who have a story to tell. This podcast reveals one such individual who is endowed with a unique wiring for music. Come listen to Erskin Annavitarte describe how God our Father has wired him for music. Erskin is not just a musician, he is an artist who can assemble music for audiences. In our interview, he reminded me of the movie August Rush for those of you who have seen it. Everyone of us is uniquely created with talents and gifts, Erskin's gifts and talent are in music. Come listen as we discuss sound and frequencies, interesting scientific and spiritual aspects of music and sound. The effects of sounds and frequencies on our souls and our bodies to create and edify or, sadly to tear down or destroy. Everything God created, was created by speaking it into existence. In other words, sound energy. Everything tangible is composed of sound energy, hence, frequencies . A question is posed: "Can you hear the sound of the Father's voice in the music you hear?" Can you hear it in the words that are being spoken? or the frequencies being released? Lucifer could create music, but he did not use it for good. God creates everything good and for His purposes. I assure you, you will learn something new when you take a listen and you will be blessed in the learning of it. Information is provided in the podcast for you to connect with Erskin and download his music for your enjoyment and edification.Blessings:Papa Tom

JoAnn M. Hunter – DirectorHunter's work has had many homes across Broadway, the West End, Australia, and Asia. Herprevious work includes UNMASKED: The Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber (Paper Mill Playhouse), aswell as the world premieres of August Rush, Beatsville, A Sign of the Times, and the musical version of the Jerry Lewis classic The Nutty Professor. Most recently Hunter's directorial work was seen on the West End in November 2023 with a staged concert of the new rock musical SuperYou. Hunter began her remarkable career as a performer. She graced the stage in over a dozen shows on Broadway including Thoroughly Modern Millie, Kiss Me Kate and Chicago. In addition to directingand performing, Hunter is a sought-after choreographer. Most recently, her work was seen inAndrew Lloyd Webber's Bad Cinderella. Additionally, she choreographed Joseph and the AmazingTechnicolor Dreamcoat (London Palladium), Disaster (Broadway), On A Clear Day (Broadway), and School of Rock (Broadway/West End/International). Apart from her talent, Hunter is the perfect director for a production about female empowerment and honoring one's family and roots. As Hunter fondly says, she's made in America, but was born in Japan to a Japanese mother and an American father of Irish/Scottish decent. But no matter where she's lived or traveled, Hunter's home is the theater.

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by emcee, writer, and engineer Emma Lee M.C. Emma spoke about the journey from Uganda, the magic of 90s Harlem, working movie sets, black arts movement, her mentor (Godfather of Tupac Shakur) Jamal Joseph, writing an Oscar nominated song for film August Rush, career as editor/audio engineer, “Y'all not gonna make me lose my mind” book, mental health, how hip hip culture inspired her, having a rap career with longevity, Hip Hop Unicorn trivia game, being an advocate for emotional wellness, how she got through suicide, performing for audiences who don't want to hear you, taking up boxing/football/wrestling for 10 yrs, finding ways to uplift people and more. For additional content visit: https://www.thermalsoundwaves.com IG: @thermalsoundwaves 
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August de Oliveira joins Totally Oral to discuss his latest teaching endeavor: MOD Institute and the importance of 3D printed dentistry.  August also hints at future trends in digital dentistry and if Skynet is inevitable given all the advances in AI.  

The Liner Notes Podcast with Crimson Calamity. Audiocapsules: Deep-dive interviews, reviews, and live tunes from your new favorite artists. We used to read the liner notes. Now? We Listen. SEASON 3: Episode 7 - October 9th 2023 Sonic Spellcaster Katie McGhie stopped by Studio Muse to chat with  Lauren and Mallory about making music with the sounds of Mother Earth,  movies like August Rush, Baby Driver and How JEALOUS we are that she not ONLY saw the Civil Wars play live when they were together but she MET THEM! Drink of the week: Gold Rush (Tequila, Lemon, Sage) Subscribe to this podcast AND our mailing list for a free download of our song Fool's Gold - we're a band too! Our new EP WildCard is out now! we ALSO have Merch!Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Spotify, and Twitter - we wanna be friends with y'all! 

This week Sean and David are staying away from Film and TV (and for the foreseeable future). The newest Walkabout Mini Golf course has them feeling a little evil, Pikman 4 is out and there's a lot of new games coming out in August that you won't want to miss!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/seen-on-screen/donations

Is Meghan Trainor the opposite of a siren song? Is Seattle soda company "Jones" as legendary as they think they are? Do you ever confuse the movie Moonstruck for the other well-known movie August Rush? All this and more on This, This, and This!

If you've ever looked into the lionfish community you will have heard of Lionfish University. They are the gold standard for specific lionfish work throughout the world. We sat down with Jim and Stacy, 2 of the founders of lionfish University and had a great conversation. This is by far the longest podcast we have done and it is worth listening to. Here's a little information about the founders. Jim Hart: James is a screenwriter with numerous writing and producing credits including Hook!, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Contact, Sahara, August Rush, Crossbones, Epic, The Hot Zone, The HartChart Story Mapping Tool and others. While working on a lionfish thriller screenplay he became interested in the impact that Lionfish are having on reef systems and on people as a geo-political and social problem in the small island nations of the Caribbean. Hart lives in NYC when he is not diving. Jim's IMDb page. Stacy Frank: Stacy has been an avid SCUBA diver since 1973 and lives to dive. She has a master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology and lives in Las Vegas with her husband. It became clear during research for a lionfish thriller screenplay that our Caribbean reefs are being threatened by many factors, including the invasive IndoPacific lionfish. Stacy firmly believes that now is the time to face this nemesis. Courtney Platt: Courtney is a Caymanian professional photographer who has made over 5,000 dives in Grand Cayman since 1983. He is a personal witness to the effect that over-fishing has had on our diving tourism product. An ardent proponent to reversing that trend, he is equally concerned about the additional burden that the lionfish invasion places on reef fish recovery. https://lionfishuniversity.org/ https://www.facebook.com/lionfishuniversity

Transcript included below…As I string these words together, I've just come from a musical rehearsal I've been leading, where I simply tried to do too much with the limited time I had. I felt my emotional intensity rising as I glanced at the clock, knowing that there would not be enough time to do the remainder of the songs well. What was I trying to do?  Well, with my musical creativity, I brought several untested exercises and some creative musical tools into the mix, and really, the task list was already pretty long.I knew, in the back of my mind, that things were much more hectic and rushed because I had tried to cram too much additional optional musical activity into the early part of the rehearsal.How in the world could I have done this more effectively?  Well, upon reflection, I am noticing two words: “untested” and “optional.”  Both of those words need to be carefully examined. The reality is that if something is untested, it can be super fun, but it might not be “wired tight,” so to speak.  And before we know it, we've run long and have shortened the remaining time for other elements.If something is “optional” it needs to be considered a possibility, but also a lower priority. Perhaps I could have tested and timed the exercises, and then lined them up with the time that I knew would be taken up by other required activities for the rehearsal.It's really nothing that a simple stopwatch couldn't have solved, along with a bit of repetition to hone in on what was possible and/or needed.The Law of Diminishing ReturnsHave you ever come across that phrase?  In basic terms, if we keep everything constant (including a timeframe) but increase the amount of things we want to get done in that timeframe, we'll eventually reach a point where we will be less productive. We'll hit a point on a graph where things will actually start to diminish, instead of increase.So under those circumstances, “more” eventually results in “less.”But here's the thing.  It can be hard to know where that point is, until we hit it. It's sort of like an invisible laser that triggers an alarm.  Once we cross that point of trying to do too much in too short of an amount of time, we know it, but it can often be too late.  Often, the resulting side effects are frustration and stress.And not just for us.  This can also happen for our collaborators.If time had not been so limited in that rehearsal, we would have been able to get a lot more done, in an unhurried fashion, and those untested and optional elements I had brought to the conversation would likely have fit into the mix.But as I mentioned, the timeframe was a constant – it was a limited amount of time where after a certain point, everyone needed to leave. Something had to give.  And it's my opinion, having learned from this, that it makes more sense…to often do less.  And what are some environments where we can err on the side of “Less is more?”  Let's talk about several.The Worship Team RehearsalThis is a group of people, paid or unpaid, who gather to rehearse in some worship tunes.The important question to ask is, “Does the band know the tunes?”I suppose there are varying degrees of how well a band knows songs.  They could have a cursory knowledge, having listened to them on the way to rehearsal. By contrast, they could have them memorized forwards and backwards, to where they could jump in at any point and find their way in seconds.Let's say the band is planning to rehearse songs that are pretty familiar to them. In this scenario, they have 5 songs to prepare, and their rehearsal allows for 90 minutes.  They would still have a 1-hour run-thru to look forward to on Sunday where they would finalize the songs, but the goal of this rehearsal is to help the band gel together.There are all kinds of potential variables, but let's say they know each other well and have played together a lot. Let's say that the songs are average length – 4 or 5 minutes, and that they don't present too many potential pitfalls with odd keys or time signature changes, but that some of the band members haven't played a few of the songs very much. How much time to spend on these five songs?  If I were leading that band, I'd budget a total of 15 minutes per song.  10 minutes for working out any elements that needed to be worked out, and 5 minutes for a final pass. So with an opening prayer and a quick sound check, we'd be 10 minutes or so into the rehearsal, if everyone lands on time. Then, we could spend about 50 minutes working the set, dialing in some of the subtleties. That's our first hour.  I'd open it up for questions at that point, and then if everyone was all good, we'd run the set, maybe with some simple verbal cues as placeholders (announcements, sermon, etc.)  and then as the set wraps up, we'd have a moment to close in prayer and pack up, keeping the rehearsal at an hour and a half.But what has the potential to compromise this infrastructure so that we actually run out of time?Well, there are all kinds of possibilities.  Someone could arrive late, someone could be unprepared and need extra coaching, there could be a crisis that needed to be prayed over.We could have a tech glitch – ever had one of those?  Troubleshooting can eat into the rehearsal time.  Or maybe there's a totally new song that warrants extra time, like twice as much as any of the others.If we only have enough time to get everything done if the scenario is perfect, we could be setting ourselves up for some frustration.  Better to leave a little margin, or at least to know what the team is capable of, as we plan.And if we need to run long with the rehearsal, we would do well to make sure everyone buys in on that. If a rehearsal ends on time but there's still work to do, I always take the measure of making sure everybody knows what they need to be working on in anticipation of Sunday.If absolutely necessary, a song can be cut from the set at some point.  We don't need to chase perfectionism, but we do need to work within the time parameters.The Worship ServiceWhen we get to Sunday, I don't like to add anything new.  I've done this, and it has either resulted in the band struggling, or at the very least, technicians who feel put on the spot because they thought they had the whole picture handled.Some people love a last-minute change, but not the technicians I've served with.  They're doing their best to accommodate multiple variables, and adding something last minute does not equip them well.The only change I might make to a Sunday morning, as mentioned a moment ago, would be to cut a song.  But I'd do this with the buy-in from everyone from pastoral leadership to technicians, so no one is surprised by the change.It's much easier to remove an element than to add one.The Professional Band PracticeThis could refer to a cover band, a house band, or a bluegrass band, but you get the picture. A professional band has a similar paradigm, but there's a bit of a higher bar that's set for preparation and execution.  Given the same amount of time, they will likely get through more material.But here's the thing – there's an additional level beyond technical proficiency with these songs; it's the ability to perform the songs well. Working the song set with transitions, angles, and all those things that help make a concert dynamic, and it's something I learned from performance coach Tom Jackson.Even some of the most seasoned bands out there don't dedicate time to cultivating the nuances of their live show. Sure, they play their songs, and often very, very well…but much of the audience, in the words of Tom Jackson, doesn't know whether the performer is singing High C or drinking Hi-C.  The audience just came to enjoy a great performance.So, if the pro band has 90 minutes (which may only be a quick rehearsal), they may have 10 memorized songs in hand.  If they run each song once, they may stay under an hour.  But the remainder of the time could be spent working onstage interaction: visual handoffs, humorous moments, and more.It's my conviction that a rehearsal is a great opportunity to do some next level work beyond the solo practice, so the better prepared the individuals can be, the further the group can go.The Solo Practice TimeSpeaking of, a solo practice time is a different paradigm.  We're not influenced by collaborators when we practice alone.  And we may not choose to ask as much of ourselves as we work out our skills and repertoire in our “man cave” or studio.Perhaps a beginning guitarist can commit to 15 minutes.  I'll ask a loaded question – would it make sense to try to get through four songs in that timeframe?  Nope.I'd say a good strategy here would be a couple warmups or stretches (3 minutes) some skill-building exercises with strumming, chords, or fingerpicking (7 minutes), ending with a song that's already gaining momentum (5 minutes.)  Finishing with actual music is very rewarding and reminds us why we're doing what we're doing.A more advanced guitarist could simply scale this approach to 30 or 60 minutes. I would keep warmups and stretches at just a few minutes, but maybe focus more on technique (perhaps 20 minutes), ending with repertoire building. Side note: it's always good to expand our repertoire, but also good to work on our existing repertoire, to keep it fresh.So, less can be more in a solo practice time.The ConcertDepending on the number of performers, the variety of skills available, and the attention span of the audience, there can be a wide range of what is offered at a concert.  I'll speak personally from my shows in a few different settings.When I had a band, it made sense to use the band for most of the time, but for one or two songs, a piano ballad could “cleanse the palate.” My drummer was actually gifted with a very good tenor voice, so we surprised the audience when he set down his sticks and sang some harmonies.But in general, the band show was pretty streamlined to be a three-piece with me on guitar, and then my bass player and my drummer. In those years of touring, it made logistical sense to have that simple setup, and to use what we had to present some dynamic and groove contrasts.But when I went solo, which has become the majority of my career, I broke into more sonorities, because I was just one man up there.If I played for a focused adult audience with a long attention span, I'd use fewer instruments, like guitar, hammered dulcimer, and maybe piano.But if I played for a young audience, like a school assembly or a group of wiggly young campers, I knew that I needed to be constantly changing the focus. To this end, I used a loop station (a recording device for live performance) that involved multiple implements (percussion, Boomwhackers – which are pitched percussion tubes, and some hand rhythms on my guitar).  I also sang into the sound hole of the guitar and stacked my voice.Add to this the element of audience participation (whether with people “naming that tune” or actually coming up onstage for a musical exercise that was fun and message-driven), and I had quite the varied show.But there was a price to be paid.  And it was a car filled to the top with gear…sometimes including a portable sound system.  And as I've learned, not only does equipment have a monetary cost, it also bears a set up and tear down cost, to say nothing of load-in and load-out.This has made those multi-faceted performances a labor of love, because not only am I pivoting after every song to a different instrument or piece of technology, I also need to rehearse more at home to make sure those transitions are solid.I now mix my live show from stage, so the 16-channel mixer is something I'd also classify as an instrument.  I'm constantly muting and unmuting channels, depending on which instrument I'm playing.  So I have to ride the wave and check myself. In addition to playing the guitar, I also play piano, hammered dulcimer, banjo, and the Chapman Stick, and I can do some acappella songs as well with my looping technology.  I don't typically bring all my instruments to a show.  I usually leave one or two out – but not my voice, of course.I'm also always evaluating my performance to see which elements need to be added or taken away.Why?  So that I can bring something different to the venue next time and because…less is more.It's been possible for me to hold my audience's attention with far less gear, when I haven't had a choice.  How do I know this?  Because I've flown to some shows, where I could only bring a guitar case, a suitcase, and a shoulder bag.  That's a very different capacity from a full SUV.The Lord gives us what we need to do His will. We also need to be sensitive to what would be appropriate to the venue.  And really, even some of my venues will have perpetual wigglers in the crowd, because they're all sugared up with root beer floats they just consumed before my show, etc.  Even all my gear and all my fast songs might not be enough to accommodate their attention span.It doesn't all rest on me, but I do try to find that fine line in a solo concert where I'm blessing the audience and not wearing myself out.  I like to be “good tired” after a show.The ShowcaseOccasionally, I'll be added to a mix where I get to play just one or two songs, and that's it.  My time slot is 5 or maybe 10 minutes because I'm sharing the stage with half a dozen other performers who have a similar allotment. This could be at a conference where multiple presenters are part of a general session.  I've done this many, many times.I also know that there are college showcases where people register as performers, pay some good money and travel a good distance, so as to be up in front of college recruiters who are looking for talent to share with their students.  I haven't gone this route, because although I've played for a few colleges, it's not my main target audience. But the time slot for these kinds of things could be as little as one song, maybe two.So, what's my mindset for a showcase?  Pack as much into those two songs as possible?  Maybe.  But a better thought would be contrast.What could I do between those songs, or even in the middle of one of those songs, to show different sides of what I can offer?Think about your songs for a moment, and consider which songs might exhibit different sides of your lyricism, technique, tongue-in-cheek humor, or whatever you think the audience might appreciate. My most recent showcase was for the Christian Musician Summit, a conference that has been around since the early 2000s, and for which I've taught since 2007.I had 15 minutes.  And guess what?  My audience was all musicians.  Talk about intimidating.  Many of them were professionals.I started out with an original song called “Satisfied” to warm up the crowd, then played a tongue-in-cheek blues song I wrote called “Blues for Lazarus,” and then finished with my rendition of “The Little Drummer Boy,” mostly because Christmas was right around the corner.My song choices allowed for different tones, tempos, techniques, and even looks.  But they were all on the guitar. By tones, I mean joyful, clever, and innovative.By tempos, I mean upbeat, medium, and intense.By techniques, I mean strumming with a partial capo and palm muting, then touch-style blues, then “August Rush”-style Christmas tapping.As for looks, my first song began with me standing at a boom mic, and then I switched to a headset mic, for which I sat on a stool to play the second song, and then I stood with the headset mic for the third song.Did you catch it?  All three songs were with just one guitar.  No instrument switching.  I was very limited by time and instrumentation, but I offered a lot of contrast.   Each song felt totally different...all within the limitations of just my guitar and my voice.And the audience was very appreciative.So, the showcase seemed to be a great place where “less” was “more.”The Artistic InterpretationSeveral years ago, there was a viral video out there of a drummer who played on the Hillsong song “Oceans (Where Feet May Fail).”  Bless this guy – he could play those drums.But there was something about how he played that seemed out of alignment with the script of the song.  There's an instra break about 2/3 of the way through where the band takes over, but this guy really took over.  I mean, he played as many notes as he could.His interpretation, in my opinion, was too much.I like when a musician plays less at times, because they can. Brian Reding, my producer, who is also one of our guest experts in my online guitar experience called GuitarSuccess4U said in our interview that it actually takes more skill and experience not to play. It takes more courage.  It's easy to just play a bunch of notes.  Playing less sometimes takes more effort.So, depending on the song, there could be room for “less” musical articulation, so as to let the song “breathe” a bit more.  It depends on the song, but the first step is looking and listening for opportunities not to play.  That way, when we do play, it means more.The Songwriting SessionThere's a rather intense phrase out there that says “Kill your darlings.”  But where it gets its roots is in literature.  Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch and Stephen King, both writers, basically said we need to get used to the idea that not everything we create needs to be shared…at least not in its current state.It's ok to create – don't misunderstand this – we need to create as much as we feel called to create.  But certain things need to be prioritized in terms of how much they are brought forward and presented to an audience…especially when they're not ready.Some of these creations need to be re-shaped.  Someone once told me, “Great songs aren't written; they are re-written.” Imagine if some of the greatest songs out there had been recorded only in their first draft form.  I reckon that the quality of these offerings might be significantly lower.I know this, because as a songwriter, I know what it's like to stare at a version of an original lyric or progression and say to myself, “It's good…but I know the best version of this is not here yet.”I wrote a song for my father called “I'll Tell You Now.”  It's a very reflective fingerstyle ballad about telling our loved ones that we love them…while there's still time.As I wrote this song, I went through revision after revision.  I woke up at 3 a.m. with the third verse.  When the song finally coalesced into its finished form, I had made 13 drafts to get it right.I had to “kill” each of the previous revisions so that it could be recreated as a subsequent draft.  But it was worth it.I was in a songwriting workshop where the presenter said that some people have brought him their songs and said, “God gave me this song,” to which the songwriting coach has harshly responded, “I see why – He didn't want it anymore.”Ouch.But sometimes we need a bit of a reality check to realize that not everything we write comes out perfect at first.And this can lead us to yet another instance where “less is more.”The AlbumI'm not sure if you aspire to record an album, but it can be the culmination of an artist's efforts.As of this episode, I've recorded and recouped four professional albums.On an album, there can be wonderful contrasts where some songs have full textures and others are more minimal…and yet, they all still feel like they come from the same artist.My latest album kicks off with an easy shuffle medium tempo tune, then moves into a full-tilt funk tune.  Then, I have a world-beat reflective tune, and then the fingerstyle ballad, “I'll Tell You Now,” which I alluded to earlier. All of these songs sound like me. What has had the most impact on people?  I've gotten a ton of positive feedback on the fingerstyle ballad.  Brian Reding, whom I mentioned earlier, produced my album and provided all the instruments besides my guitar and piano.He had to do very little with “I'll Tell You Now”…mostly some gentle keys, cello, and a little synth.  We didn't even do background vocals.  Less was more.I'm always wary of producers who want to add instrumentation and extra vocals just to fill the texture.  This can lead to over-producing.James Taylor, a guitarist and singer/songwriter whom I've followed for many years, included some rather poignant liner notes in one of his albums as he expressed his gratitude to the players on the record.He said: “Thanks for the notes you played, and for the notes you didn't play.”Again, for some of the songs, less was more.So, if you've got a production mindset and want to record an album, do a lot of listening – to your own stuff, but also to the musicians whose music you admire.And then look for ways to peel back layers and reengage the ears of your listener as you arrange the songs for recording, sometimes with full textures, sometimes with sparse textures.When Less is Less and More is MoreI realize that by closing this discussion with a contradictory argument, I may be undoing what I've been putting together today, but hear me out.There's something to be said for variety.Some performances incorporate literally hundreds of onstage musicians, to say nothing of the vast technical support they need behind the scenes.These people are capable of variety.If all I do is play instrumental guitar, I can still present variety in my fingerstylings.If I'm more of a ballad musician, I can still bring lighthearted moments to add variety my song sets.But once in a while, it's important to add something to the mix just to change it up.  Remember how I mentioned that my drummer sang harmonies?  That's adding more.Doing a multi-generational concert as a solo artist sometimes takes more – more gear, more transitions, more contrasts.  But it does help keep the audience engaged.It's all about meeting the paradigm head on and doing what you do…well.The German philosopher Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said, “It is working within limitations that mastery reveals itself.”  If we have limitations, perhaps that's an opportunity for our mastery to be cultivated and revealed.So, as you look at your scenario for music, whether it's the worship team rehearsal, the worship service, the professional band practice, the solo practice time, the concert, the showcase, the artistic interpretation, the songwriting session, or the album, perhaps today's discussion has helped shed some light on where you can focus.And perhaps you'll find darlings to kill, or at least words or notes to re-finesse, so that you can make things just right.  Be ok with saying “no” to adding some things to the mix, so as to avoid the point of diminishing returns.But don't forget to have – you know it – serious fun.Hey, leave me a comment if something about this episode rang true for you.  I'd love to hear from you.Thanks for reading Guitar Serious Fun! 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Return to Authenticity Episode 45!  I had a blast with my good friend and guest, singer/songwriter, Chris Trapper, in the studio.  Chris grew up in Buffalo, NY, and his love of music started at a young age and was encouraged by his parents.  Chris describes what it took to follow his dreams and stay true to his authentic self in becoming and remaining a professional musician for over 20 years.Chris signed with Capital Records in 1999, and has played over 150 dates a year for decades.  He's written, sold and played songs on TV and movies including "ER", "Malcom in the Middle",  “Something About Mary”,  “The Devil Wears Prada” and “Some Kind of Wonderful” to name a few.  His song, “This Time” has helped the soundtrack of the movie "August Rush" go Gold.Tune in - you'll love getting to know this soulful musician.  Enjoy!  Follow Chris here:  Website: https://www.christrapper.com/Concert Cruise with Chris:  https://fanclubcruises.com/event/chris-trapper-concert-cruising-the-southern-caribbean Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/christrapperofficial/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christrapperofficialThanks for listening! Eric Sardina Executive Life Coaching Feeling stuck, empty or out-of-sync at work, at home, or in your relationships? As a business and life coach, I help individuals work through these feelings towards authentic lives of meaning and purpose. I also work with organizations to help them optimize their teams and individual contributors. Interested in working with me or learning more? Connect with me below: Website: https://www.ericsardina.com - book a free call here to discuss and learn more. OR - Schedule a Free, 30-minute call on my calendar to discuss if a coaching relationship with me is a fit for you: https://calendly.com/ericsardina/8-session-authentically-you-discovery-call-website-linkFollow me on: Instagram: @Eric_sardina26.2 Facebook: Eric SardinaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericsardina/ For all Return to Authenticity episodes: https://www.ericsardina.com/podcast

We've all read in Variety or The Hollywood Reporter of some no-name screenwriter selling his or her screenplay for a million bucks. Ever wonder how they did it? What structure did they use? What "tricks of the trade were" employed?May I introduce Paul Castro, the original writer of one of my favorite films August Rush. Paul Castro is a produced, award-winning screenwriter and world-renowned screenwriting professor."Structure...is the canvas on which we paint with words." - Paul CastroHis project, August Rush was produced by Warner Brothers and starred the late great Robin Williams, Keri Russell, Freddie Highmore and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The film took Paul Castro into the belly of the Hollywood beast.The business of screenwriting can be tough, but while a student at the UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television, he was a finalist for the Coca-Cola Refreshing Filmmaker's Award for directing and producing his original screenplay Healing, and landed a three-picture screenwriting deal worth $1 million.The lessons he learned not only from selling August Rush but many other Hollywood screenwriting adventures were invaluable. He later went back and became a screenwriting professor at UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television, teaching thousands of students over his ten years of teaching.“Paul Castro teaches screenwriting from the inside out.” - Richard Walter, UCLA Screenwriting Chairperson.Enjoy this whopper of a podcast episode and if you haven't seen August Rush do yourself a favor and watch it. It's worth watching for Robin Williams alone!

Elisa Caparesi, la nostra prima ospite dell'estate, ci porta una boccata d'ISPIRAZIONE| Libro:Elisa -> Guida Galattica per Autostoppisti - Douglas Adams |Me -> Distruggi questo diario (grande) - Keri Smith |Pi -> Batman Anno Uno - Frank Miller | Batman Il Lungo Halloween - scritta da Jeph Loeb, disegnata da Tim Sale|| Canzone:Elisa -> Into the Unknown - AURORA -> https://spoti.fi/3O3kWD1 |Me -> Long Tailed Winter Bird - Paul McCartney -> https://spoti.fi/3mozQry |Pi -> Something In The Way - Nirvana -> https://sptfy.com/KwNA || Film:Elisa -> Il Castello errante di Howl - diretto da Hayao Miyazaki |Me -> La musica nel cuore - August Rush - diretto da Kirsten Sheridan |Pi -> The Batman - diretto da Matt Reeves |Elisa è su:• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lartediEliCa• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eli.ca_art/• https://elisacaparesi.itNoi siamo su• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/parlandompodcast• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parlandom_podcast/• Telegram: https://t.me/parlandomPuoi recensirci da telefono su Spotify, oppure su: https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/parlandom-parole-random/id1508896821| Fonti: https://www.treccani.it/vocabolario/ispirazione/, https://www.giacomobruno.it/la-tecnica-rapida-di-thomas-edison-per-essere-piu-creativo/, https://www.tomshw.it/culturapop/the-batman-bruce-wayne-e-ispirato-a-kurt-cobain/ || Sigla: Whiskey Blues - Ilya Truhanov - https://icons8.com/music/author/ilya-truhanov-1

Twas the night before Christmas and the gals had to endureThe worst holiday flick Disney Channel ever made, for sureTwas the Night (December 7th, 2001)IMDB WikipediaDirected by Nick Castle (Wrote Hook & August Rush, Directed Major Payne)Written by Jim Lincoln (Honey I Shrunk the Kids & Weird Science TV Shows), Dan Studney (Genius, Honey I Shrunk the Kids & Weird Science TV Shows), Jenny Trip (basically nothing else)Starring: Josh Zuckerman as Danny Wrigley (Kyle XY, Desparate Housewives)Brenda Grate as Kaitlin Wrigley (stopped acting in 2010)Bryan Cranston as Nick Wrigley (Malcom in the Middle, Breaking Bad)Jefferson Mappin as Santa Claus (character actor)Rhys Williams as Peter Wrigley (only credit)Barclay Hope as John Wrigley (The Killing, UnREAL, Riverdale)Torri Higginson as Abby Wrigley (Stargate Atlantis, Dark Matter, Transplant)Jeff Geddis as BillSandy Robson as Harry (Virgin River)Jung-Yul Kim as EliotSynopsis: A 14-year-old boy (Josh Zuckerman) and his uncle (Bryan Cranston) jeopardize Christmas when they take Santa's sleigh for a joy ride.Next Movie: Double Teamed ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week we talk slapping guitars, subtle lyrics, and a song so good that it unmakes an orphan.

This Podcast is an encouraging story of redemption. Not everyone experiences the joy of connecting on this side of the veil, but Candy Clancy did.  Nonetheless, our interview with Candy Clancy will give you hope that redemption is available in our world today. For those of you who have seen the movie “August Rush” you will recognize the parallel with Candy's life. Come listen to how Candy felt when as a fifteen-year-old girl she was forced to give up her child born out of wedlock to protect her father's reputation. Candy herself was adopted by a prestigious, political family who was interested in preserving the image of respectability. How could a family lie and deceive to protect its own reputation at the cost of separating a mother from her child? Come listen to the emotional pain Candy experienced for 37 years but was finally rewarded by the hand of God Who helped her reconnect with her son. Her reunion with her son was glorious and an answer to many years of prayer. Do you have impossible dreams? Can you imagine your dreams coming true? What does God your Father have in store for you when it all comes together in your life. Where will your calling and destiny lead you on your journey through this life? Come listen to where God took Candy on her journey. Come and listen, enjoy and connect again with God Your Father! All our media: podcasts, articles, blogs and Children's Books can be found at www.thefathersheartmedia.com website. Also, you can find our books, blogs and the podcasts at our new website: www.thefathersheartmedia.com. “Make God Father Again” hats are available as well. The Second Book in the Papa Tom's Tales series “Luke the Light-bearer defeats the Spirit of Confusion” is now available in electronic form and in hardcopy at our website. Our third book: “The Birthday Present” has been completed in text form and is in the process of being illustrated. The Father's Heart Media is producing media in the form of Papa Tom's Tales children's books and The Father's Heart Podcasts. We welcome your support to help us distribute the media we are producing. TFHM has decided to encourage Gift Givers to give one of our children's books to a Dad to read to his children. If you want to help us propagate this cultural change you can donate to TFHM at www.patreon.com/thefathersheart. In the same way, we would be blessed if you would be so kind as to pass on to your friends our website.   Blessings: Papa Tom The Father's Heart Podcasts www.thefathersheartmedia.com www.patreon.com/thefathersheart   Papa Tom's Tales A Grandfather's Bedtime Stories www.papatomstales.com

Composer and musician Kaki King is considered one of the world's greatest living guitarists, known both for her technical mastery and for her constant quest to push the boundaries of the instrument. Hailed by Rolling Stone as “a genre unto herself,” Kaki has released 9 albums and toured extensively, presenting in such prestigious arts centers as the Kennedy Center, MoMA, LACMA, The Met and Smithsonian Design Museum. She has created music for numerous film and TV soundtracks, including “August Rush” and “Into the Wild”, for which received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Score. She has performed with symphonies and chamber ensembles, and recorded an album in collaboration with the Porta Girevole Chamber Orchestra commissioned by the Berklee College of Music.

Happier than Ever by Billie Eilish. Retconned as Season 21—go all the way back to episode 84 for the first installment in our Billie Eilish coverage. Click here to join our Discord! (https://discord.gg/5vpqXaS) We're planning to continue livestreaming the recordings (once Cameron is back from vacation) at around 8:30pm Pacific Time on Tuesday. Learnin' Links: Raymond Carver's What We Talk About When We Talk About Love (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_We_Talk_About_When_We_Talk_About_Love) George and Lenny (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Of_Mice_and_Men) Emma Watson is self-partnered—and that's not described as a "bad idea" after all (https://www.nbcnews.com/better/lifestyle/emma-watson-says-she-s-self-partnered-here-s-what-ncna1078871) Dave Chappelle offers to fight trans Netflix employees in trial by combat (https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/oct/26/dave-chappelle-netflix-transgender-employees) DJ Khaled has his own August Rush moment with a guitar from the Marley family (https://www.tiktok.com/@jawny/video/7022771699099716869?_d=secCgYIASAHKAESPgo85AvUTunGUFz0y468y91jpAYRCPXjZkuiWMRL61ieGvA%2FkKB9IY4ViElJMj%2FNQxxlAX0UM4cZ0z4vzK0WGgA%3D&checksum=bfee9c556690c1e19df5018c3843a410edf4d83c765f50b2e30ecc94887a3210&clips_cover_ab=v0&enable_clips=1&language=en&preview_pb=0&sec_user_id=MS4wLjABAAAAtWNluIZ6uJ7aepetbTtcni-V2qfn9mhbA4N450J5egjhJ7Op6RMbmAxxDuNz2-lI&share_app_id=1233&share_item_id=7022771699099716869&share_link_id=C1793F3B-29E5-4157-80F7-93EA80CDEF97&source=h5_m×tamp=1635131325&tt_from=sms&u_code=df48hc8cc6m4em&user_id=6885366311197033477&utm_campaign=client_share&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=sms&_r=1) Listen along to Happier than Ever here! (https://open.spotify.com/album/0JGOiO34nwfUdDrD612dOp?si=K31QgxynRgSLlqpSKOa1uA) You can support us in several ways: Kick us a few bux on Patreon! (https://www.patreon.com/boxset) By becoming a supporting member, you'll gain access to special bonus episodes, including a weekly mini-show, What's in the Box Weekly! Buy T-shirts, sweatshirts, and more at our merch page! (https://boxset.threadless.com/)

Mon B.O. Ciné, le dernier mercredi du mois à 22h. Chaque mois, Vincent Cateigne et la Voix Basse décortiquent un film par le prisme de sa bande originale et de son histoire.  . En ce mois d'octobre, zoom sur le film “August Rush” (2007) de Kirsten Sheridan. Nous suivons ici les aventures d'Evan, un orphelin persuadé que ses parents n'ont jamais voulu l'abandonner. Alors qu'il se découvre un talent inné pour la musique, le jeune garçon voit ce don comme un moyen de retrouver ceux qui l'ont mis au monde. Il est convaincu que ses parents, s'ils entendent la symphonie qu'il a composée pour eux, sauront reconnaître leur fils au travers de sa musique. Pour ce second numéro sur Art District Radio, nous serons en compagnie de la géniale cheffe d'orchestre Uèle Lamore, ainsi que du prodige belge Leo Fifty Five.

Music has the ability to enhance the mind as well. There are numerous things to listen to and pay attention to in music. Music has the ability to lift someone's spirits, stimulate them, or soothe and rest them. Music also allows us to feel nearly or potentially all of the emotions we experience in our life, which is crucial.In today's episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, we will be joined by Joel Stevenett. Originally from Alberta, Canada, drummer Joel Stevenett spent over ten years in Nashville before his eventual move to Salt Lake City where he currently lives and works as a first-call session drummer. During his years in Nashville, Joel found himself on the road with such acts as JoDee Messina, The Wilkinsons, and SHeDAISY, among others.His recording credits include the recording of Sony Playstation, XBOX, and Nintendo Wii video game soundtracks, including popular titles like Twisted Metal Head-On, Dance Dance Revolution, and Disney's Ultimate Band. Joel's inventive and physical flair can be heard on numerous TV theme songs such as the NBA and The Today Show as well as movie soundtracks like Meet Joe Black, August Rush, and Along Came Polly.Tune in to this podcast now and learn about Joel's journey in the music industry and how the pandemic affected him and his career.  Highlights:[00:45]   Misconceptions of the term “lessons”[03:12]    Importance of recognizing the stress points[04:51]   Why should listening be armed with focus to learn?[05:30]  What will happen if you're truly listening?[08:19] How does music connect and influence people despite the language[12:40]   The Great Things Joel did in terms of playing with artists[13:47]   What is the 3 Foot Rule and how did it change Joel?[35:00]     Figuring out how to get in your heart space[39:48]     Joel Stevenett's Top 5 Albums and ArtistLinks:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joelstevenettInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/joelstevenett/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYIqPTPv8noKs2uRI70_dA

In Episode 4,  Artty and Krystian discuss heart wrenching movies and give a heart warming retrospective of the movie : Rudy, we introduce a new segment: Winning At Life, where we talk about personal victories from around the world with hilarious results. Krystian talks about an old shady ex girlfriend from his high school days, we discover an old revelation that led to a former friends transition, and we introduce a new side character: The wise American Indian techno savvy opium addict PC Gamer: Native 4K

A movie with a month in its' title means we have to record it in that month. So the gang reconvenes minus Wesley to catch up and chat about this musical non-musical. We discuss why the ending doesn't land as hard as it could have, the music choices, and who the real protagonist of this movie was. Then, Emily leads us through a game called Rejected August Rush. IDYP Facebook IDYP Twitter IDYP Instagram IDYP YouTube IDYP Website ---- Theme Song: Ross Bugden - "Welcome to Chaos" 

We're wrapping up The August Rush with a nice collection of action movies! Tune in to hear them and my ever fragile mental state! This week's movies: Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) Vacation Friends (2021) Attack the Block (2011) Triple Threat (2019) Red Sonja (1985) xXx (2002) The Postman Always Rings Twice (1946) Spinster (2020)

Music has the ability to enhance the mind as well. There are numerous things to listen to and pay attention to in music. Music has the ability to lift someone's spirits, stimulate them, or soothe and rest them. Music also allows us to feel nearly or potentially all of the emotions we experience in our life, which is crucial.In today's episode of Steve Stine Guitar Podcast, we will be joined by Joel Stevenett. Originally from Alberta, Canada, drummer Joel Stevenett spent over ten years in Nashville before his eventual move to Salt Lake City where he currently lives and works as a first-call session drummer. During his years in Nashville, Joel found himself on the road with such acts as JoDee Messina, The Wilkinsons, and SHeDAISY, among others.His recording credits include the recording of Sony Playstation, XBOX, and Nintendo Wii video game soundtracks, including popular titles like Twisted Metal Head-On, Dance Dance Revolution, and Disney's Ultimate Band. Joel's inventive and physical flair can be heard on numerous TV theme songs such as the NBA and The Today Show as well as movie soundtracks like Meet Joe Black, August Rush, and Along Came Polly.Tune in to this podcast now and learn about Joel's journey in the music industry and how the pandemic affected him and his career.  Highlights:             [01:15]How does Covid-19 affect Joel's day-to-day life?[09:00] Where did Joel's Music Journey Begin?[11:35] Drum: Joel's First Instrument[13:30] How kitchen materials helped Joel in his drumming[22:06] Why is music so powerful?[23:51] A supportive father and a big roger's drum kit[28:44] How Joel's musically inclined family influenced himLinks:Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/joelstevenettInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/joelstevenett/Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyYIqPTPv8noKs2uRI70_dA

Ben and Damien talk The Green Night, Jungle Cruise and The Suicide Squad! Only on the latest episode of the Alan Smithee Film Review!

Ben and Damien talk The Green Night, Jungle Cruise and The Suicide Squad! Only on the latest episode of the Alan Smithee Film Review!

In this episode, Michael Bowles sits down to talk with me about the very musical but not considered a musical film, August Rush.

This time, we're continuing our look at the reboot of the Planet of the Apes franchise and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and along the way we ask, what are the parallels between the Simian Flu and COVID-19, who is the real villain of the movie and is this a realistic depiction of a societal collapse? Let's dive in Cast & Crew Directed by Matt Reeves: After Rupert Wyatt abandoned the chance to direct this film, Matt Reeves was hired on after directing Cloverfield and Let Me In. He had initially worked in television after developing the hit series Felicity. Starring Jason Clarke as Malcolm: Clarke has developed an everyman type of quality and had gained recognition after appearing in the critically acclaimed war film Zero Dark Thirty and has since appeared in The Great Gatsby, White House Down, Everest, Terminator Genisys and Mudbound Andy Serkis as Caesar: Serkis was the first actor to sign on for the sequel after meeting with Matt Reeves and had become a coach for the other actors who were unfamiliar with the performance capture technology. Toby Kebbell as Koba: Kebbell has become a well-rounded actor in recent years appearing in films like War Horse, Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Warcraft and Kong: Skull Island and even provided the motion capture performance as Kong for that film. Gary Oldman as Dreyfus: While he had not yet won an Oscar, Oldman was still widely recognized as a quality actor and had just wrapped up his run as Commissioner James Gordon in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy Keri Russell as Ellie: Russell had risen to fame after starring on Matt Reeves' television show Felicity and had even won a Golden Globe for her performance on the show. She has since transitioned successfully to films after appearing in We Were Soldiers, Mission Impossible 3, August Rush and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Also Starring: Judy Greer as Cornelia Kodi-Smit McPhee as Alexander Kirk Acevedo as Carver James Franco also reprises his role as Will Rodman in an uncredited cameo COVID-19 & the Simian Flu Throughout the course of Dawn, the pandemic that wiped out humanity is routinely referred to as the “Simian Flu” much to exasperation of characters like Malcolm and Ellie who had apparently worked at the CDC during the outbreak and had firsthand knowledge of the origins of the virus. There's a brief prologue at the opening of the film that tracks the path of the virus of how it devastated humanity and left the remaining survivors in tatters. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't quite reached the same levels of destruction as the “Simian Flu” did in this film, there are some obvious parallels to draw from that deduction. There were several degrading nicknames that were conceived during the summer of 2020 at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic that directly influenced a rise in hate crimes directed toward Asian Americans. The nicknames come from a place of misunderstanding and fear and it's a mood that permeates Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Who is the Real Villain?  Sean and Chris had a healthy debate as to who the actual villain of the film really is. While the low hanging fruit would be Koba as he attempts to assassinate Caesar and kill the humans in San Francisco, an argument could be made for either Carver or Dreyfus as villains. Without Carver, the events of the film don't really kick off as he's the one who shoots Ash at the beginning of the film and brings Malcolm's group into contact with Caesar. Carver then escalates an already tense situation when he pulls a weapon on Caesar's infant son even after Malcolm had promised his group wouldn't carry weapons. Carver does eventually get killed by Koba but as Sean pointed, Carver didn't exactly have to be killed in order for Koba to carry out his insurrection. While Dreyfus is left out of the majority of the film, he does work his group into a frenzy and manages to become a villain with his final act of attempt...

It's the fourth week of The August Rush and we got a nice and varied group of action movies this week! I was pleasantly surprised by most of them! This week's movies: Fist of Legend (1994) The Mission (1999) Wrath of Man (2021) Fist of Fury (1972) Conan the Destroyer (1984) Cliffhanger (1993) Equilibrium (2002)

It's the third week of The August Rush! And we got some extremely solid and cool action movies this week! Tune in to hear about that, being sad, and the one time a dude called me Crom! This week's movies: Truck Stop Women (1974) The Rocketeer (1991) The Hidden Fortress (1958) Pusher (1996) Free State of Jones (2016) Conan the Barbarian (1982) Lone Wolfe and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades (1972)

It's the second week of The August Rush! And this week is mostly car movies! I didn't even mean to do that! This week's movies: The Driver (1978) F9 (2021) Drive Hard (2014) Pacific Rim (2013) The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006) Unhinged (2020) My Lucky Stars (1985)

In this episode Faviola shares how the movie August Rush serves as an inspiration to help anyone make their dreams come true. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's the first week of The August Rush! Which means this month I'm only watching action movies! Which is not as much of a limitation as you might think! Tune in for a shorter episode that has a lot of superhero bullshit! This week's movies: Batman: The Long Halloween, Part One (2021) Batman: The Long Halloween, Part Two (2021) Foxy Brown (1974) Walking Tall (2004) The Suicide Squad (2021)

Happy August, Stagey Friends! It's officially our 'podcastiversary' month! Join us for this updates episode to hear all about the wonderful digital shows we watched over the past few weeks, upcoming events, ways you can share your own story on our podcast... And so much more!

Welcome to Cargill's House, a month-long miniseries curated by our own smoky-throated miscreant! First up, a movie that beautifully combines Cargill's love of coming-of-age films and movies about musicians: August Rush! Download and share now! Don't forget your...rumble pack?

Brandon J. Ellis most recently appeared on Broadway as World War II vet Davy Zlatic in Bandstand. His other Broadway credits include the original companies of the 2006 revival of Company and Once, which he also reprised in the West End.  He also starred in the 1st National tour of The Play That Goes Wrong. His Off-Broadway credits include August Rush, Missed Connections, and Balls…The Musical which he also wrote and he is in the process of writing a new musical called The Drum Bridge with Drew Gasparini.   His TV/Film work includes 30 Rock, Vinyl and Shake Rattle and Roll.  He holds a BFA in Acting from University of North Carolina Greensboro. He is currently appearing in Seven Deadly Sins, an Off-Broadway production set in the meatpacking district, directed by Moises Kaufman, playing in a limited engagement until July 18. 

In the introductory episode of LTP Talks Movie Musicals, Jacqueline and Meghan discuss their favorite non-broadway based movie musicals. Follow I Think You're Gonna Like This Podcast on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteJacqueline InstagramMeghan Instagram If you like the podcast and want to support us, click here.

On this episode Dylan returns from his holiday trip and talks about his experience rewatching the 2007 film August Rush and rewatching the Call of Duty commentary videos from back in the day. Reel Dyl Podcast Social Media Twitter - @reeldylpodcast Instagram - @reeldylpodcast Dylan’s Website www.dylandilworth.com Dylan’s Social Medias ● Twitter - twitter.com/Dylan_CBE ● Instagram: instagram.com/Dylan_CBE ● Twitch : twitch.tv/DylanCBE Podcast cover art by Felix Mooneeram https://unsplash.com/photos/evlkOfkQ5rE Background Music Courtesy of Harris Heller / SENPAI MUSIC GROUP, LLC under a SYNCHRONIZATION AND MASTER USE LICENSE

Discussion of Fellowship of the Ring, Chapter Nine Join Cam and Maggie for the best chapter we’ve read in a Month! The Saga of Tommy Dabomba is officially over, and Tolkien replaces him with the suave and dangerous Strider. Don’t worry, we mostly pretend not to know his real name. Maggie calls this chapter a crossroads, and that label becomes the basis for our discussion. Merry and Pippin return to their original supporting roles, the strong narration of The Hobbit comes roaring back, and we’re poked and prodded with all sorts of magical callbacks and hype. Cam breaks down Strider’s masterful introduction – he feels immediately familiar, but still carries some of the magic and danger of the unknown world beyond the Shire. Maggie analyzes Frodo’s big song – a full two pages of the chapter – and we work together to dissect the pointed Frodo v. Bilbo comparisons in this scene. Cam even spots some interesting echoes of Tom, and we rejoice that he’s finally in our rear-view mirror. Let’s hope he stays there, so we can keep an eye on him. I haven’t forgotten about the bathtubs and the frolicking. In our Second Breakfast segment, Cam tries to figure out what happens when fantasy authors settle into their magical worlds. Using Harry Potter as a comparison, we look for complications, tests, and questions that can only be explored in sequels – once everyone is familiar with the rules. Expect lots of Prisoner of Azkaban and some scattered August Rush bashing throughout the episode. You know what? I think we totally forgot to talk about horror movies this time. Happy holidays. Have an observation, comment, or theory on this episode? Email us at secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @secondbreakfastpod

Reverend Robert Jones & Jeff McErlain talk about their blues guitar lessons available on TrueFire, perform, and answer questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live.About Reverend Jones:Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. is a native Detroiter and an inspirational storyteller and musician celebrating the history, humor, and power of American Roots music. His deep love for traditional African American and American traditional music is shared in live performances that interweave timeless stories with original and traditional songs.For more than thirty years Robert has entertained and educated audiences of all ages in schools, colleges, libraries, union halls, prisons, churches, and civil rights organizations. At the heart of his message is the belief that our cultural diversity tells a story that should celebrate, not just tolerate.Acclaimed photographer James Fraher writes about Robert: “Perhaps the world’s most highly educated blues musician, an ordained minister, a longtime DJ, and a living encyclopedia of blues history, the Reverend Robert Jones is comfortable among juke joint loud talkers, fancy-hatted church ladies, and PhDs alike."About Jeff:Jeff McErlain is one of the rare musicians who can teach as well as he plays. This is borne out by Jeff being one of the most in demand guitar instructors as well as performing and recording with Robben Ford.Jeffs unique curriculum and method of teaching is perfect for the player who has been working at the guitar for a while but wants to go to the next level. Jeff has a straight forward and easy rapport with his students, he breaks things down so they can be easily understood, applied, and most importantly, made fun.Music is a language and learning it can be approached in much the same way one would learn to speak a new language. Jeffs years of experience has helped him develop a three point teaching approach. It consists of Vocabulary, Repertoire, and Practical Fingerboard Knowledge. This three point method gives the student a clear path to learning and playing the blues and blues rock. This approach has also earned him a loyal base of students. Jeff is also one of TrueFires popular instructors with over 30 courses under his belt.Jeffs latest CD NOW features Robben Ford on all tracks. Robben also produced the cd. Robben chose Jeff to launch his new label. Jeff subsequently toured as a member of Robbens band performing both of their music. He has performed with Jimmy Haslip, Toss Panos, Keith Carlock, Matt Schofield, David Grissom, and others.Jeff has toured with many bands thought out the US, Europe, and Asia. Jeff recently performed at the Umbria Blues Festival with Josh Smith and Ariel Posen.Jeff has been teaching with Robben Ford in his traveling Guitar Dojo for 5 years, the Crown Guitar Festival, Ruby Mountain Guitar Festival, The National Guitar Workshop and private clinics. Jeff was also the guitar instructor and musical consultant for the movie August Rush (you can also see him in the beginning of the movie as a young Robin Williams).Jeff has written for Guiana World, Guitar Player, and Premier Guitar and studied Berklee College of Music.A lover of gear Jeff endorses Two-Rock Amplifiers, Michael Tuttle Guitars, Collings Guitars, DAdarrio strings, Universal Audio, and ThroBak pickups.Jeffs website is jeffmcerlain.com

Discussion of The Fellowship of the Ring, Chapter Seven Join Cam and Maggie in this unfortunate Thanksgiving extravaganza. This whole chapter is spent trapped in a “penthouse” with unnerving Tolkien supervillain Tommy Dabomba. He really bounces off the walls this time in a surreal assault of singing, third person references, troubling revelations, intriguing red flag plot developments, and unending references to colors and trees. Yeah, there’s a lot of dung to sift through this week – the man enters the room solely to compliment his wife’s girdle. Because it’s a holiday, Cam decides to commit to the bit and fully argue that Fellowship is a horror book. He leads a breakdown of all the chapter’s interesting developments, which concern magic in Middle-earth, the magical pecking order of this world, and Tom’s true identity. We get some more symbolic dreams to break down too, and Maggie wonders if any of this is really happening. Maybe Tom is dead, or a ghost, or fake – or just boring. For our Second Breakfast segment, we break down the relationship between coincidences and storytelling. To illustrate this point, we say some mean things about August Rush and Cam asks Maggie lots of leading questions. Why do they feel so artificial and disappointing? Are coincidences always lazy writing? Does fantasy get a free pass by hiding being the thin, vague veil of “magic”? All these topics are more are explored in this Tom Bombadil Blowout. Have an observation, comment, or theory on this episode? Email us at secondbreakfastpod@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @secondbreakfastpod

I'm so excited to bring this episode to the BPS Tribe. Today we have legendary screenwriter James V. Hart. James is the screenwriter behind some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters like HOOK, directed by Steven Spielberg based on an idea by Hart’s then 6-year-old son, Jake, BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND, directed by Brian Henson, and CONTACT, directed by Robert Zemeckis. MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN, TUCK EVERLASTING,  SAHARA, LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE, AUGUST RUSH and many more.“No one has a job in our business until you type ‘the end’.” — James V. HartDracula has a special place in my heart as it is one of the major influences that made me become a filmmaker.James has served on the faculty of the Columbia University Graduate Film program. Served as mentor and advisor at the Austin Writer’s Ranch, Sundance Film Labs, and the Equinoxe-Europe Writing Workshops for over 20 years in 11 countries. Hart has also conducted the Puglia Experience for writers and producers held in the Puglia region in Italy.During the making of Dracula Francis Ford Coppola called James up and told him he hated everything about the story and the movie they had shot. James sat down with Francis and beat up the film and story. Frustrated that this happened, James set out to develop a tool that could help him map out the screenplay's emotion before they ever start shooting.  The HART CHART was born.Originally launched online at the 2015 Austin Film Festival, James has developed a proven story mapping tool for serious writers working in television, film, novels, plays, and other literary forms, with a guarantee you will never face a blank page again.James and I discuss THE HARTCHART, his journeys in Hollywood, how he became a 20-year overnight success, what it was like working with master filmmakers like Coppola, Speilberg, and Zemeckis, and how he breakdowns a blockbuster story idea.This is one episode for the record books. Enjoy my conversation with James V. Hart.

I'm so excited to bring this episode to the BPS Tribe. Today we have legendary screenwriter James V. Hart. James is the screenwriter behind some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters like HOOK, directed by Steven Spielberg based on an idea by Hart’s then 6-year-old son, Jake, BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND, directed by Brian Henson, and CONTACT, directed by Robert Zemeckis. MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN, TUCK EVERLASTING,  SAHARA, LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE, AUGUST RUSH and many more.“No one has a job in our business until you type ‘the end’.” — James V. HartDracula has a special place in my heart as it is one of the major influences that made me become a filmmaker.James has served on the faculty of the Columbia University Graduate Film program. Served as mentor and advisor at the Austin Writer’s Ranch, Sundance Film Labs, and the Equinoxe-Europe Writing Workshops for over 20 years in 11 countries. Hart has also conducted the Puglia Experience for writers and producers held in the Puglia region in Italy.During the making of Dracula Francis Ford Coppola called James up and told him he hated everything about the story and the movie they had shot. James sat down with Francis and beat up the film and story. Frustrated that this happened, James set out to develop a tool that could help him map out the screenplay's emotion before they ever start shooting.  The HART CHART was born.Originally launched online at the 2015 Austin Film Festival, James has developed a proven story mapping tool for serious writers working in television, film, novels, plays, and other literary forms, with a guarantee you will never face a blank page again.James and I discuss THE HARTCHART, his journeys in Hollywood, how he became a 20-year overnight success, what it was like working with master filmmakers like Coppola, Speilberg, and Zemeckis, and how he breakdowns a blockbuster story idea.This is one episode for the record books. Enjoy my conversation with James V. Hart.

I'm so excited to bring this episode to the IFH Tribe. Today we have legendary screenwriter James V. Hart. James is the screenwriter behind some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters like HOOK, directed by Steven Spielberg based on an idea by Hart’s then 6-year-old son, Jake, BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, MUPPET TREASURE ISLAND, directed by Brian Henson, and CONTACT, directed by Robert Zemeckis. MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN, TUCK EVERLASTING,  SAHARA, LARA CROFT: TOMB RAIDER: THE CRADLE OF LIFE, AUGUST RUSH and many more.“No one has a job in our business until you type ‘the end’.” — James V. HartDracula has a special place in my heart as it is one of the major influences that made me become a filmmaker.James has served on the faculty of the Columbia University Graduate Film program. Served as mentor and advisor at the Austin Writer’s Ranch, Sundance Film Labs, and the Equinoxe-Europe Writing Workshops for over 20 years in 11 countries. Hart has also conducted the Puglia Experience for writers and producers held in the Puglia region in Italy.During the making of Dracula Francis Ford Coppola called James up and told him he hated everything about the story and the movie they had shot. James sat down with Francis and beat up the film and story. Frustrated that this happened, James set out to develop a tool that could help him map out the screenplay's emotion before they ever start shooting.  The HART CHART was born.Originally launched online at the 2015 Austin Film Festival, James has developed a proven story mapping tool for serious writers working in television, film, novels, plays, and other literary forms, with a guarantee you will never face a blank page again.James and I discuss THE HARTCHART, his journeys in Hollywood, how he became a 20-year overnight success, what it was like working with master filmmakers like Coppola, Speilberg, and Zemeckis, and how he breakdowns a blockbuster story idea.This is one episode for the record books. Enjoy my conversation with James V. Hart.CROSSOVER: Bulletproof Screenwriting Podcast

Today we go inside the mind of screenwriter Paul Castro (August Rush). We’ve all read in Variety or The Hollywood Reporter of some no-name screenwriter selling his or her screenplay for a million bucks. Ever wonder how they did it? What structure did they use? What “tricks of the trade were” employed?May I introduce Paul Castro, the original writer of one of my favorite films August Rush. Paul Castro is a produced, award-winning screenwriter and world-renowned screenwriting professor. His project, August Rush was produced by Warner Brothers and starred the late great Robin Williams, Keri Russell, Freddie Highmore, and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. The film took Paul Castro into the belly of the Hollywood beast.

O universo dos Super-Heróis é amado por alguns e odiado por outros! Neste episódio vamos promover um debate entre o Dimitri que odeia super-heróis e tudo o que eles representam, contra a Cintia Vaz, que ama todos os heróis. Vamos discutir Sem Freio sobre os assuntos relacionados, como quadrinhos, filmes, Marvel, DC, conteúdo maniqueísta, a infantilização do cinema, etc. Dá para ter quadrinhos adultos de herói? O que os super-heróis representam? E muito mais! Confira e participe também do debate! - Participante: Cintia Vaz CONTEÚDO DESTE EPISÓDIO: - Porque odeio super heróis? - Vendendo a coleção de HQ barato - HQ Adulta? - Videogames - The Boys - Watchmen - The Umbrella Academy - Star Wars - Filme de bonequinho - Monopólio - Novela para crianças - Coringa para adolescentes - Deadpool - Memória afetiva - Escapismo - Planejamento - Infantilização do Cinema - Filmes Montanha-Russa - Fragmentado - Amnésia - De Corpo Fechado - Filme de entretenimento - Produtos - Drama numa tela gigante * - Zeitguest - Moda - Spoilers - Conexão emocional com os filmes - Aceitar - Perfil psicológico - Simplificação - The Boys é infantil - Watchmen - Tim Burton - Superhomem - "Capitão Canadá" - Tropa Alpha - Filme: A Corrente Do Bem (Pay It Forward, 2000) - Filme: O Som do Coração (August Rush, 2007) - Super Heróis favoritos - Thor - Comédia - Hulk - "Pornô do Hulk" - Sem fim - Nome da namorada do Hulk - Mulher-Hulk - Ciclo sem fim - Wolverine - Bem e mal * - Distorção da realidade * - Terra plana * - Filme que faz mal e muito mais! LINKS COMENTADOS - Canal "Viajando com a Cintia" ► http://bit.ly/2Xa6Rby - Blog Viajando com a Cintia ► https://viajandocomacintia.com.br/ - POR QUE ODEIO SUPER HERÓIS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c2wduz-j84 ASSISTA: DESAMANTES no Vivo Play ► http://bit.ly/2WSnNFm DESAMANTES no Looke ► http://bit.ly/2KcsK6P DESAMANTES na Amazon Prime Video ► https://bit.ly/3dQwCXJ DESAMANTES na NOW O Podcast Sem Freio fala sobre qualquer assunto, incluindo cinema, séries, música, histórias bizarras, ciência, quadrinhos, literatura, tecnologia, games, filosofia, artes, curiosidades, crítica de filmes, cultura pop, coisas nerd, polêmica e muito mais! São conversas informais e divertidas. Junte-se a Dimitri Kozma e eventuais convidados, fazendo parte de nossa roda de discussões. E-MAIL DE CONTATO ► semfreiopodcast@gmail.com CAMISETAS DO DIMITRI ► http://bit.ly/2XS3eeQ COMPRAR AS ARTES DO DIMITRI IMPRESSAS ► http://bit.ly/2O5H4Pl LIVRO "OS CONTOS DAS SOMBRAS DA MENTE" ► https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B08BTYZ471 APOIE A GENTE pelo PAYPAL e contribua para criação de conteúdo ► http://goo.gl/f4XRLS ACOMPANHE O ESTRANHO MUNDO DE DIMITRI KOZMA: YOUTUBE ► http://goo.gl/BZ9mA9 SEJA MEMBRO DESTE CANAL E GANHE BENEFÍCIOS ► https://bit.ly/3i4k2W2 INSTAGRAM ► https://www.instagram.com/dimitrikozmaart CANAL DIMITRI KOZMA ART ► https://bit.ly/2A9LgKN SPOTIFY ► https://spoti.fi/2UYEhcj APPLE PODCASTS ► https://apple.co/2Va7f95 GOOGLE PODCASTS ► http://bit.ly/2Jugltq ANCHOR ► http://bit.ly/2VGABAd FEED DO PODCAST ► https://anchor.fm/s/b181680/podcast/rss CANAL É A VIDA, MEUS QUERIDOS ► https://goo.gl/kjxmcG CANAL KOZMA GAMES ► http://goo.gl/K5Ibrb

Jeff McErlain talks about his soloing guitar lessons available on TrueFire, performs, and answers questions. To learn more and watch the video from this live session, please visit truefire.com/live.About Jeff:Jeff McErlain is one of the rare musicians who can teach as well as he plays. This is borne out by Jeff being one of the most in demand guitar instructors as well as performing and recording with Robben Ford.Jeffs unique curriculum and method of teaching is perfect for the player who has been working at the guitar for a while but wants to go to the next level. Jeff has a straight forward and easy rapport with his students, he breaks things down so they can be easily understood, applied, and most importantly, made fun.Music is a language and learning it can be approached in much the same way one would learn to speak a new language. Jeffs years of experience has helped him develop a three point teaching approach. It consists of Vocabulary, Repertoire, and Practical Fingerboard Knowledge. This three point method gives the student a clear path to learning and playing the blues and blues rock. This approach has also earned him a loyal base of students. Jeff is also one of TrueFires popular instructors with over 30 courses under his belt.Jeffs latest CD NOW features Robben Ford on all tracks. Robben also produced the cd. Robben chose Jeff to launch his new label. Jeff subsequently toured as a member of Robbens band performing both of their music. He has performed with Jimmy Haslip, Toss Panos, Keith Carlock, Matt Schofield, David Grissom, and others.Jeff has toured with many bands thought out the US, Europe, and Asia. Jeff recently performed at the Umbria Blues Festival with Josh Smith and Ariel Posen.Jeff has been teaching with Robben Ford in his traveling Guitar Dojo for 5 years, the Crown Guitar Festival, Ruby Mountain Guitar Festival, The National Guitar Workshop and private clinics. Jeff was also the guitar instructor and musical consultant for the movie August Rush (you can also see him in the beginning of the movie as a young Robin Williams).Jeff has written for Guiana World, Guitar Player, and Premier Guitar and studied Berklee College of Music.A lover of gear Jeff endorses Two-Rock Amplifiers, Michael Tuttle Guitars, Collings Guitars, DAdarrio strings, Universal Audio, and ThroBak pickups.

The boys are back to talk about a movie with one of Doug's least favorite actors: Freddie Highmore. It's August Rush!

We're almost done with August, but there's still time for some sweet questions written by my brother Scott in Orlando, FL! Enjoy this round that I used at my live events last week (not recorded live).  Question of the Day brought to you by Funky Monkey Design of San Dimas, CA:  Who plays The Wizard in the movie August Rush? Tweet me your answer @ryanbudds or email ryanbudds@gmail.com to win a prize!  Yesterday's QotD answer:  Plan 9 From Outer Space (yesterday's QotD winner:  Kyle Hendrickson!) Trivia Team Name of the Day:  Bride of Chucky Finster Funky Monkey Designs:  http://fmdesignsinc.com/ THE FIRST TRIVIA QUESTION STARTS AT 03:03 ALL PATREON DONATIONS THIS MONTH GOING TO HELP COMMUNITIES OF DAYTON, OH and EL PASO, TX. Donate more here:  https://bit.ly/33cczy3 Theme song by www.soundcloud.com/Frawsty Bed Music:  "Carpe Diem" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ http://TriviaWithBudds.comhttp://Facebook.com/TriviaWithBudds http://Twitter.com/ryanbudds http://Instagram.com/ryanbudds Book a party, corporate event, or fundraiser anytime by emailing ryanbudds@gmail.com or use the contact form here: https://www.triviawithbudds.com/contact SUPPORT THE SHOW: www.Patreon.com/TriviaWithBudds Send me your questions and I'll read them/answer them on the show. Also send me any topics you'd like me to cover on future episodes, anytime! Cheers.  SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL MY PATREON SUBSCRIBERS INCLUDING: Manny Majarian, Alex DeSmet, Sarah McKavetz, Simon Time, Jess Whitener, Jen Wojnar, Kyle Bonnin, Douglas French, Erika Cooper, Feana Nevel, Brenda Martinez, Russ Friedewald, Luke Mckay, Wreck My Podcast, Dan Papallo, Greg Heinz, Mo Martinez, Lauren Ward, Sarah Kay, Jim Fields, Mona Bray, Sweet Abby Cakes, Denise Leonard, Anna Evans, Megan Acuna, Katie Smith, Brian Salyer, Greg Bristow, Joe Jermolowicz, Joey Mucha, Myke Edwards, Matthew Frost, Melissa Chesser, Robert Casey, Rich Hyjack, Katie Christofferson, Willy Powell, Kyle Aumer, Amy Jeppesen, Kyle Hendrickson, Joan Bryce, Cody Welter, Marissa Cuthbertson, Casey O'Connor, Paul McLaughlin, Manny Cortez, Paul McLaughlin, Breanna Webb, and Casey Becker!  

Optimism!!!! LOVE??? SUNDAY VIBES! Chris Trapper has been writing songs since he was a kid. Now he is getting somewhere. The optimism and determination you hear in his songs is real, and it's taking him places. He and I talk about songwriting, optimism, and love. He thinks all are these are good ideas- and we almost agree on everything. Includes the songs Don't Let your Sunday (Own your Monday), Look What the Wind Blew In, and a couple of other great songs.