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In this extraordinary episode of Takin’ A Walk, host Buzz Knight sits down with Oscar and Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker Rick Korn for an intimate conversation about the power of music to transform lives,.Rick’s latest documentary, “Cat’s in the Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives,” explores one of the most iconic and emotionally resonant songs in American music history, revealing how Harry Chapin’s timeless classic continues to influence musicians, families, and communities decades after its release. Rick Korn has built his remarkable career around creating socially conscious documentaries that don’t just document history—they inspire people to take action and make a difference in the world. Rick has dedicated himself to telling inspiring music stories that illuminate the intersection of artistry and activism, showing how musicians can leverage their platforms to address society’s most pressing challenges. His work with legendary artists and humanitarian causes has positioned him as one of the most important documentary filmmakers working in the music space today. The conversation begins with Rick sharing the origin story of his deep connection to Harry Chapin, the singer-songwriter whose commitment to fighting hunger and poverty was as legendary as his musical talent. Harry Chapin wasn’t just a hitmaker who gave us “Cat’s in the Cradle,” “Taxi,” “W.O.L.D.,” and other chart-topping songs—he was a tireless activist who gave away an estimated half of his concert earnings to charitable causes. In 1975, Harry Chapin co-founded World Hunger Year, which later became WHYHunger, an organization that continues to fight food insecurity in 24 countries around the world, affecting millions of lives every month. His impact on the philanthropic world was so profound that he received the Congressional Gold Medal posthumously, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations of artists to use their fame for good. Rick explains how this song, written by Harry’s wife Sandy, became more than just a hit record—it became a cultural mirror that reflected back to America the consequences of misplaced priorities, the pain of missed opportunities with loved ones, and the universal struggle between career ambitions and family responsibilities. The song’s narrative about a father too busy to spend time with his son, only to find that same son too busy for him in later years, struck a chord that continues to resonate more than fifty years after its release. What makes Rick’s latest documentary so compelling is the diverse range of voices he assembled to explore the song’s impact. Billy Joel provides fascinating insights into the craft of songwriting and how “Cat’s in the Cradle” achieved something rare in popular music—a perfect marriage of melody, lyric, and universal truth that transcends generations. Billy Joel’s own relationship with Harry Chapin as a mentor and friend adds emotional depth to his reflections on the song’s enduring power. He discusses how opening for Harry Chapin’s band taught him not just about performing, but about using music as a force for positive change in the world. Rick shares the story of interviewing Darryl DMC McDaniels and being struck by the raw honesty of his reaction to “Cat’s in the Cradle.” Despite coming from a completely different musical tradition, DMC connected deeply with the song’s message about fatherhood, presence, and the choices we make about how we spend our time. The documentary also features Dee Snider of Twisted Sister, whose interview began with him declaring his dislike for acoustic music, only to confess that “Cat’s in the Cradle” was the one song that broke through his resistance. This moment perfectly illustrates the song’s unique power—it can reach people who might otherwise never connect with folk-influenced storytelling music.Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, host Dave Gebroe talks with the epitome of DIY punk spirit (who can also write a pop hook like the best of ‘em), the great Mark Robinson (of Unrest, Grenadine, Air Miami, Flint Flon, Uncomfortable Police, et al), and together they discuss Billy Joel's entire recorded output with commentary, stories, and star ratings for every release. If you're a long-time listener, then you know that Dave has harbored a long-time hatred of Billy Joel…so why the sudden turnaround in taste? Discograffiti's Mark Robinson Tackles Billy Joel (But Only Metaphorically) Series dissects every last release Billy Joel's ever had a hand in creating. Part 4 covers the first couple records that Billy made after becoming a superstar: 52nd Street and Glass Houses. Here are just a few of the many things that Mark discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The vibe and feel that Billy Joel was shooting for on the first album he made after becoming a superstar; The rock star's wife about whom he wrote “Big Shot”; The song that Billy referred to as “the most bullshit song I ever wrote”; A debate over whether “My Life” inspired the sitcom Bosom Buddies or vice versa; The beginning of Billy's struggle to maintain quality across side two of his albums; Billy's wild and wacky swerve from jazz to punky new wave; The huge hit whose lyrics he dashed off lightning quick on the car ride to the studio; And an in-depth deep dive on every song off 52nd Street and the first side of Glass Houses. Listen: linktr.ee/discograffiti I support a wife and a six-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income. If you're a Mark Robinson & Billy Joel superfan like me, The Director's Cut of this episode is ad-free and features 6 additional minutes of essential material. Support Discograffiti by opting for this clearly superior version. Either subscribe to Discograffiti's Patreon at the Lieutenant or Major Tier, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link. The Director's Cut: Patreon.com/Discograffiti
Six years ago we had John Newman on GeriPal to talk about Geroscience (Song choice Who Wants to Live Forever by Queen, perfect selection). John explained the basics of geroscience, what is it, what are the key theories in geroscience, what is senescence, why people who provide clinical care for older adults should care about geroscience, and potential therapeutics like metformin and rapamycin. Today we bring on three rising stars in Geroscience, Brian Andonian, Sara LaHue, Joe Hippensteel, to talk about one of the key pillars of Geroscience: inflammaging. We use this terrific paper they published in Geroscience as a springboard. We discuss: What is inflammaging? Chronic progressive low grade inflammation with aging. I try to get one of them to stake a claim that inflammaging should be the organizing principle of geroscience How does inflammaging operate in rheumatologic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (Brian), neurologic conditions like traumatic brain injury (Sara), and critical illness (Joe). We talk about Post-ICU Syndrome (PICS) and relate inflammaging to our prior podcast with Wes Ely about his book Every Deep Drawn Breath. We also talk about how inflammaging is not just a factor in chronic conditions like diabetes or inflammatory bowel disease, which make intuitive sense, but also in acute conditions, like sepsis or traumatic brain injury in older adults. The state of the science on clinical and research tests for inflammaging - ready for prime time? What is the state of the science for therapeutics? Why should some anti-inflammatory therapeutics make us nervous in frail older adults? Inflammation developed evolutionarily for a reason. E.g. tthink of drugs that wipe out the immune system. The outsized discrepancy between non-FDA products marketed to consumers as anti-inflammaging and the state of academic Geroscience. We announce GeriPal's new lineup of skin care anti-inflammaging products! We discuss lifestyle interventions such as exercise, meditation, caloric restriction and intermittent fasting, and strength/resistance training. We recognize the efforts of ClinStar in bringing together multidisciplinary aging researchers to advance aging research, including our guests. And what a joy to sing Billy Joel! Here's a link to the documentary I mentioned, which is on my list to see. -Alex Smith
Susan Lacy—the iconic creator of PBS's American Masters and one of the most influential voices in biographical documentary filmmaking joins us. From her early roots in journalism to building a landmark series that reshaped cultural storytelling on public television, Lacy shares the real behind-the-scenes truth of what it took to launch American Masters, fight for ambitious filmmaking, and evolve from producer to director.Together, Christian and Susan dig into what makes a documentary last: deep research, emotional access, trust with subjects, and interviews that go beyond “good questions” to uncover the soul of a story. Lacy also reflects on being a woman leading at the highest levels of the industry, the power of mentorship, and how shifting economics—from the DVD era to today's streaming landscape—have changed development, financing, and distribution.If you care about documentary storytelling, PBS history, HBO documentaries, or how to direct intimate, character-driven films that preserve legacy and culture, this conversation is essential listening. No DocuView Déjà Vu Links: American Masters: American Masters (TV Series 1985– ) ⭐ 8.2 | Documentary, Biography, HistoryPentimento Productions: HOMESpielberg: Spielberg (TV Movie 2017) ⭐ 7.7 | Documentary, BiographyBilly Joel: And So It Goes: Billy Joel: And So It Goes (TV Mini Series 2025) ⭐ 8.6 | Documentary, Biography, MusicEpisode 256 | HBO Max "Billy Joel And So It Goes" Interview with Executive Producer, Steve Cohen - Part 1: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1v6X33Wu3IPCczl0uL4SvN?si=cc53ba405c254126 Episode 264 | Billy Joel: Telling the Story Behind the Musician (with Jessica Levin): https://open.spotify.com/episode/5GRU4wDlnYa9cmXBAo3eKz?si=1d721c5270ed4a37 Time Codes00:00 — Welcome + Susan Lacy Intro05:38 — Journalism roots and learning the value of truth08:55 — Breaking into PBS (Channel 13) and the art of public television12:06 — Launching a cultural institution: American Masters in 198622:08 — HBO era + Directing Debut32:16 — Billy Joel: And So It Goes Documentary43:00 — Interview + Story Tips57:12 — Final thoughts, American history Sponsor: Virgil Films http://www.virgilfilms.com/Support us by buying merch or watching our films:
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, we feature the next entry in The Chuck Granata Pet Sounds Interview Series. It's Chuck's chat with legendary producer Phil Ramone, Billy Joel's most relied-upon right-hand-man, the producer of every Billy Joel record during the height of his popularity, from 1977's The Stranger to 1986's The Bridge. Phil won his first production Grammy for his work on Paul Simon's Still Crazy After All These Years in 1975, eventually becoming chairman of The Recording Academy. He also helped produce, with Quincy Jones, 2001's televised A Tribute To Brian Wilson. His credits and accomplishments in the industry are almost literally endless, and what better place to learn about them than Chuck Granata's 2007 memoir (co-written with Phil) Making Records: The Scenes Behind The Music. Phil passed away a few years after this interview in 2013, which makes this posthumously released “Chuck Chat” yet another priceless buried treasure. Here are just a few of the many things that Phil discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The dysfunctional Wilson family dynamic, which Phil talks about with great candor; Digging into the history of harmony, and the experience of working with The Beach Boys on Chicago's “Wishing You Were Here”; Working with Burt Bacharach, and Phil's transition from engineer to producer; The differences between east coast and west coast records in the 1960s & 1970s; The Nylon Curtain's debt to both The Beatles & Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys; Why Elton John was nervous to perform at the Brian Wilson tribute; And stereo vs. mono with regard to hearing Pet Sounds. There'll be a short sneak peak running publicly for free, but the entirety of this podcast will only be accessible on the Major Tier of Discograffiti's Patreon. Don't miss it, or you'll only be getting part of the story. Get it as a one-off, or better yet just subscribe…and then we'll all have world peace. Full Episode: Patreon.com/Discograffiti (available on the Major Tier & up) Free Sneak Peek: linktr.ee/discograffiti Subscribe to Discograffiti's Patreon and receive a ceaseless barrage (4 shows a week!) of must-hear binge-listening. It's completely free to be a basic member, $1 to get your backstage pass, $5/month for the weekly Sunday show by & for our community, $10 for weekly early release, ad-free, super-extended Director's Cuts of the main show plus access to half our Patreon episode archive, & $20 for Discograffiti's weekly bonus episodes and access to our entire Patreon episode archive. There are now over 400 Patreon episodes.
In this episode of The First Day from The Fundraising School, host Bill Stanczykiewicz, Ed.D., is joined by the philanthropic powerhouse himself, Gene Tempel, Ed.D., Dean Emeritus and founding father of the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Together, they dive headfirst into a question that keeps many nonprofit leaders up at night: “Is this a bad time to launch a capital campaign?” The answer? Well, let's just say it's complicated, but not impossible. Gene reminds us that before we start counting pledges, we've got to answer the most basic question: What's the compelling case for support? It's not about shinier buildings or more vans, it's about fulfilling the mission and addressing urgent needs in society. Now, if you're waiting for a perfect economy, spoiler alert: you'll be waiting a long time. From the energy crisis to the Great Recession to COVID, Gene's seen it all, and fundraisers kept fundraising. Instead of running from uncertainty, nonprofits should focus on preparation. That means digging into the test for readiness, planning like it's a chess game (hello, “what-if” scenarios), and launching feasibility studies that give donors the mic. Because, as Gene points out, “not everyone is affected the same way” in tough times. Some donors are doing just fine and may even be more ready to give than you think. Gene takes us inside the anatomy of a capital campaign and zeroes in on the often-forgotten “middle of the gift range chart,” the fundraising Bermuda Triangle. We know our biggest donors. We love our annual givers. But what about those $2,000 donors who could be cultivated into $25,000 champions? “That's where it breaks down,” Gene says. Building systems to engage mid-level donors isn't just smart, it's essential. It's also okay to fail the readiness test, pause a campaign, or renegotiate pledge timelines. Flexibility is not a weakness. It's leadership. Gene offers some pop-culture perspective: as Billy Joel once sang, “We didn't start the fire,” and neither did you. History is full of crises, but capital campaigns still thrive. “If you have a compelling case, urgency, internal readiness, and donor validation,” Gene says, “then go forward.” And if things go sideways? Adjust, adapt, and keep your eyes on the mission. Because fundraising isn't just about money, it's about movement. And thanks to legends like Dr. Tempel, this movement's got a playbook for every season.
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This episode seems to mark the beginning of a busy season. Stacy went down a rabbit hole making decisions about what to get rid of (does it have value? Do the kids want it? Do I care?), she went to a show at The Showbox with Sir Mix-A-Lot and Macklemore along with a bunch of talented kids, saw “Now You See Me, Now You Don't” and had all four kids come home for Thanksgiving! Eric shared a Gertie update, a story about the dermatologist and the latest on his various home projects. He also got a free turkey which reminds Stacy of the infamous WKRP Thanksgiving episode (worth looking up on YouTube). Eric replays part of the Cameo that Sir Mix-A-Lot did for Stacy before they start talking about their Cultural Blindspots of the week. For Eric, he continued with the Bond franchise watching the first one with Roger Moore, “Live and Let Die,” which may also be the best Bond song ever (sung by Paul McCartney and Wings. Eric goes into some of the ridiculous details (remember the guy from the 7Up ads and Jane Seymour?) but also admits it was a fun watch! Stacy doesn't check off any blindspots this week but does talk about the infamous niche that is Hallmark-type Holiday rom coms. This naturally somehow leads to “Die Hard”, “A Christmas Story” and the leg lamp and “The Night Strangler” movie based in Seattle with the father from “A Christmas Story” playing Kolchak. Unsurprisingly there's a tangent about the merch from some of these movies that have become iconic – who doesn't want a leg lamp or moose eggnog glasses!?! As for the Weekly Topic, Stacy picks a classic Billy Joel song that tells a story, switches tempo and last over seven minutes long while Eric goes for his usual esoteric vibes and chooses a song called “Sea of Tranquility” from the Wild Swans albus, Spaceflower. He likes the repetitive bass line and hypnotic groove along with the over ten-minute length! Eric noted one big difference in the choices was the choice to engage versus disengage. Stacy suggests a John Mulhaney bit called, “The Salt & Pepper Diner” about the hilarious consequences of playing a song on repeat. DAMTT is on Facebook and Instagram as @dontaskme to talk or email asking@dontaskmetotalk.com Next Week: Smart vs. Funny
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, host Dave Gebroe talks with the epitome of DIY punk spirit (who can also write a pop hook like the best of ‘em), the great Mark Robinson (of Unrest, Grenadine, Air Miami, Flint Flon, Uncomfortable Police, et al), and together they discuss Billy Joel's entire recorded output with commentary, stories, and star ratings for every release. If you're a long-time listener, then you know that Dave has harbored a long-time hatred of Billy Joel…so why the sudden turnaround in taste? Discograffiti's Mark Robinson Tackles Billy Joel (But Only Metaphorically) Series dissects every last release Billy Joel's ever had a hand in creating. Part 3 tackles the two mid-1970s records that, after their release, wound up turning him into a superstar: Turnstiles & The Stranger. Here are just a few of the many things that Mark discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The audible differences between the original James Guercio-produced version of Turnstiles and his self-produced, released version; The band that Billy poached in order to find the musicians with whom he'd spend most of his career playing; The Turnstiles track that most Billy Joel die-hards hold to their hearts as an all-time favorite; What generally happens when Billy tries his hand at reggae; The massive producer that almost helmed The Stranger before Phil Ramone stepped in; The mind-blowing level of success which The Stranger achieved; The song Billy wanted to drop from the track list, which wound up exploding wildly; The hit whose melody Billy had accidentally stolen before re-writing it as “Movin' Out”; The connective thread between 10cc's “I'm Not In Love” and “Just The Way You Are”; The three separate songs that were combined into “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant”; Why, regardless of your favorite Billy Joel track, “Vienna” may just be Billy Joel's best song of all time; And an in-depth deep dive on every song off Turnstiles and Streetlife Serenade. Listen: linktr.ee/discograffiti I support a wife and a six-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income. The Director's Cut of this episode is ad-free and features a plethora of additional essential material. Support Discograffiti by opting for this clearly superior version. Either subscribe to Discograffiti's Patreon at the Lieutenant or Major Tier, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link. The Director's Cut: Patreon.com/Discograffiti
MUSICSublime are getting into the traveling festival business.The band's Me Gusta festival will start May 9th in Fort Worth, Texas and is billed as featuring a "lineup hand-picked to represent the crossroads of reggae and punk." There's a date also slated for June 27th at a city to be announced in Oregon, with more dates to be revealed soon.The Me Gusta name comes from the band's song "Caress Me Down" and the line "me gusta mi reggae, me gusta punk rock." https://www.megustafest.com/ New releases from Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Sammy Hagar, Talking Heads and Warren Zevon are among the highlights of Record Store Day's Black Friday lineup.There are 175 limited-edition items on either vinyl or CD slated to drop that day. Check out the complete list at RecordStoreDay.com, or read on for our Top 25 picks.Cage the Elephant - Live From The Vic - 2-LP. This was recorded in 2011 at the famed Chicago venue.Creed - Live in San Antonio (11/14/1999) - 2-LP. This is Creed's first live album. Billie Eilish - Live - 10-inch EP. Live recordings from Amazon's Songline series, never before released physically.Fleetwood Mac - Fleetwood Mac: Live 1975 - 2-LP This captured parts of two shows on the band's first tour with Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.INXS - Live From Royal Albert Hall, London, 1986 - LP. This was recorded in June 1986. Jelly Roll - Beautifully Broken (Pickin' Up The Pieces) - LP. This features 13 tracks from the digital deluxe version of Jelly Roll's 2024 album, Beautifully Broken. Van Halen - Live at Wembley 1995 - LP. This features eight tracks recorded at London's Wembley Stadium on June 24th, 1995 on the Balance TourScott Weiland - "If I Could Fly"/"Barbarella (Live)" - 7-inch. This features a previously unreleased song from the late Stone Temple Pilots singer. TV The 2025 CMA Awards pulled in 6.04 million viewers on ABC last week. That's an all-time low. https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2025/11/25/cma-awards-hit-another-all-time-ratings-low-in-2025/ Check out the first teaser for the four-part docuseries, "Sean Combs: The Reckoning", produced by his rival 50 Cent. It hits Netflix on December 2nd. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-news/netflix-diddy-documentary-50-cent-trailer-release-date-1236435362/ Guy Fieri ripped his quad muscle in half, and has to use a wheelchair for eight weeks. https://nypost.com/2025/11/25/entertainment/guy-fieri-hospitalized-after-quad-exploded-during-flavor-town-food-fight-shoot/ Dr. J.D. Dorian and Scrubs are coming back! https://decider.com/2025/11/24/abc-shares-first-look-at-scrubs-reboot-footage-inside-retrospective-promo-see-the-sacred-heart-gang-back-in-action/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:AMC Theatres has announced an intriguing deal for popcorn lovers on Cyber Monday, they're selling an "AMC Popcorn Pass", which gets you a 50% discount on a large popcorn every day of the week . . . plus one free refill per day. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/popcorn-amc-theatres-offers-half-off-discount-pass-1236435291/ AND FINALLYWhat's a movie where the villain is much cooler than the hero?" https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1p53ija/whats_a_movie_where_the_villain_is_much_cooler/ A song to ‘play us out' – people are listening to our show and taking our creativity. There is a new country song about how there's no kids named Gary anymore… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJm3gYqKehAAND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Legendary rock drummer and author Liberty DeVitto joins the boys to talk about giving up playing Little League baseball for Jerry's Lunch Bombers to drum alongside Billy Joel for 30-plus years, growing up going to Yankee Stadium with his dad, returning there as an adult to perform, sharing the stage with Bernie Williams and Paul O'Neill, his favorite (and least favorite) songs to play live and whether or not he farted while wearing Don Mattingly's pants. This week's podcast was brought to you by Teambrown Apparel, Old Fort Baseball Co and Patrick's Custom Painting.
Dave McArthur and Andrew Park skip the bottle of red or white and discuss the 1977 Billy Joel album The Stranger.
Stu Watts chats with Jack Prest, who is a leading audio engineer and producer in Australia's independent and alternative music scene, specialising in forward-thinking electronic, jazz, and experimental music. His credits include prominent Australian and international artists such as Sampa The Great, Godtet, Jonti, Tasman Keith, Omar Musa, Urthboy, Kelly Lee Owens, and labels like Stones Throw, Kitsune, and Future Classic. Jack's approach is rooted in collaboration, ensuring the finished product reflects the artist's unique vision.Jack cut his teeth as an in-house engineer at Studios 301, Australia's oldest and most prestigious studio, where he's worked with global icons like Skrillex, Flume, Brockhampton, ASAP Rocky, Billy Joel, and Bruce Springsteen. Jack operates out of Golden Retriever in Marrickville, Sydney.How you can support the podcast:Subscribe on YouTubeBuy some merchDonateFollow on Instagram:What's That Sound?Stu WattsJack PrestStu Watts websiteJack Prest websiteListen to Stu's work on SpotifyListen to Jack's work on SpotifyEnquiries and suggestions: podcast.whatsthatsound@gmail.com
(00:00-24:16) Joined by Gabe DeArmond of Power Mizzou. You can tell Tim's not excited when he doesn't get up for Tina E. Could be some empty seats in Fayetteville. Starting with Drink and the coaching carousel. How are people in Columbia feeling about the situation? Waiting on the Lane Kiffin domino to fall. Preseason expectations and how the season played out heading into the last game of the season. Drink's conservative play calling on Saturday. Going to be an interesting week regardless of whether Drink stays or leaves.(24:24-41:19) The great Jason Alexander with a tribute to Billy Joel. Skanksgiving is upon us. It's not necessarily simp season, but rekindle season. Jackson avoids Tin Roof because of past allegations. J Bucks and Tin Roof. Martin sent Jackson some four minute Thom Brennaman audio. Chaos coming in the college football world. Could an ACC Champion be left out of the CFP? The value of conference championship games is diminishing.(41:29-51:40) Only way I'm leaving here is in a pine box. Can The Note get this one against the Rangers and start to get the fans back on board? Do NBA players take naps? A little Friday 3PM start for the Blues. Brady Tkachuk gets a home Thanksgiving. The text line is undefeated with accuracy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents Words & Music Season 25-26:Every City Is A Living BeingJoin us for an unforgettable evening where story and song bring the world's great cities to life. Featuring songs by Petula Clark, Billy Joel, Journey, The Eagles and more. Come wander with us.They say don't come alone - It's true. Bring a friend to Plymouth Hall with you!All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support BANDWITH CHICAGO.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood, BandWith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:https://www.wscongo.org/music/
Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents Words & Music Season 25-26:Every City Is A Living BeingJoin us for an unforgettable evening where story and song bring the world's great cities to life. Featuring songs by Petula Clark, Billy Joel, Journey, The Eagles and more. Come wander with us.They say don't come alone - It's true. Bring a friend to Plymouth Hall with you!All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support BANDWITH CHICAGO.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood, BandWith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:https://www.wscongo.org/music/
Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents Words & Music Season 25-26:Every City Is A Living BeingJoin us for an unforgettable evening where story and song bring the world's great cities to life. Featuring songs by Petula Clark, Billy Joel, Journey, The Eagles and more. Come wander with us.They say don't come alone - It's true. Bring a friend to Plymouth Hall with you!All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support BANDWITH CHICAGO.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood, BandWith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:https://www.wscongo.org/music/
Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents Words & Music Season 25-26:Every City Is A Living BeingJoin us for an unforgettable evening where story and song bring the world's great cities to life. Featuring songs by Petula Clark, Billy Joel, Journey, The Eagles and more. Come wander with us.They say don't come alone - It's true. Bring a friend to Plymouth Hall with you!All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support BANDWITH CHICAGO.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood, BandWith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:https://www.wscongo.org/music/
Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents Words & Music Season 25-26:Every City Is A Living BeingJoin us for an unforgettable evening where story and song bring the world's great cities to life. Featuring songs by Petula Clark, Billy Joel, Journey, The Eagles and more. Come wander with us.They say don't come alone - It's true. Bring a friend to Plymouth Hall with you!All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support BANDWITH CHICAGO.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood, BandWith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:https://www.wscongo.org/music/
Our Words & Music Podcast brings the Words of our speakers directly to you in podcast format. The All in Band presents Words & Music Season 25-26:Every City Is A Living BeingJoin us for an unforgettable evening where story and song bring the world's great cities to life. Featuring songs by Petula Clark, Billy Joel, Journey, The Eagles and more. Come wander with us.They say don't come alone - It's true. Bring a friend to Plymouth Hall with you!All are welcome to join us at the intersection of pop culture and faith! Our monthly Words & Music programs take place typically on the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the month at 5PM in Plymouth Hall from September to May! During these popular services, All In features songs interspersed with personal stories from guest speakers on a unique theme, and at every performance, a free will offering is collected to support BANDWITH CHICAGO.Founded in 2015, BandWith is a Chicago-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide lasting access to high quality music and performing arts instruction to underserved Chicago communities. Beginning in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood, BandWith is now providing free access to programs around dance, drumline, instrumental, choral ensemble and sound engineering activities.Find more of our Musical opportunities by going to:https://www.wscongo.org/music/
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, host Dave Gebroe talks with the epitome of DIY punk spirit (who can also write a pop hook like the best of ‘em), the great Mark Robinson (of Unrest, Grenadine, Air Miami, Flint Flon, Uncomfortable Police, et al), and together they discuss Billy Joel's entire recorded output with commentary, stories, and star ratings for every release. If you're a long-time listener, then you know that Dave has harbored a long-time hatred of Billy Joel…so why the sudden turnaround in taste? Discograffiti's Mark Robinson Tackles Billy Joel (But Only Metaphorically) Series dissects every last release Billy Joel's ever had a hand in creating. Part 2 tackles his two early-1970s, California-based albums after signing with Columbia Records: Piano Man & Streetlife Serenade. Here are just a few of the many things that Mark discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: The multitude of genres that Billy tries out while in California during the early 1970s, before settling into his known style; The violent altercation that host Dave Gebroe may have had with the real-life Captain Jack's son; The connective threads that bind Billy and Mark as artists that must create no matter what; The not-very-well-known gang of Billy Joel instrumentals that ended in this era; Billy's “saving a hooker” song that's somehow actually taken from his own personal life; The amount of money that Billy made off the Piano Man LP; And an in-depth deep dive on every song off Piano Man and Streetlife Serenade. There'll be a short sneak peak running publicly for free, but the entirety of this podcast will only be accessible on the Major Tier of Discograffiti's Patreon. Don't miss it, or you'll only be getting part of the story. Get it as a one-off, or better yet just subscribe…and then we'll all have world peace. Full Episode: Patreon.com/Discograffiti (available on the Major Tier & up) Free Sneak Peek: linktr.ee/discograffiti Subscribe to Discograffiti's Patreon and receive a ceaseless barrage (4 shows a week!) of must-hear binge-listening. It's completely free to be a basic member, $1 to get your backstage pass, $5/month for the weekly Sunday show by & for our community, $10 for weekly early release, ad-free, super-extended Director's Cuts of the main show plus access to half our Patreon episode archive, & $20 for Discograffiti's weekly bonus episodes and access to our entire Patreon episode archive. There are now over 400 Patreon episodes.
For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button! Also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player. #train #producing #podcast #music #top5 #interview #rocknroll CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Podcast Manager @picklesmother_ Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Intern @kaylah._b Recorded by Fringe Podcasts NYC at Silver Lining Lounge 00:00 - Start 01:30 - 25 years of drops of Jupiter 02:37 - Growing up 05:00 - Finding his voice 08:05 - Zeppelin 09:11 - The move to San Fran 10:25 - Forming train 15:03 - The first big break 17:25 - “Drops of Jupiter” 22:00 - On the lyrical shift 23:53 - Jonathan Daniel 0:25:00 - “Hey Soul Sister” 28:38 - Butch Walker 33:10 - The new record 36:00 - Billy Joel 37:00 - The new tour 38:00 - Comedy and golf 40:41 - Uniting fans with music 42:00 - The perfect album 43:00 - Supergroup 44:09 - Top 5 Train songs 45:11 - Top 5 Zeppelin songs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember painful online rehearsal? Lutefish fixed it. Backed by Wenger and built for serious musicians, the Lutefish Stream delivers real-time online collaboration with crystal-clear 48K audio and low latency. Just plug into your router and play like you're in the same room. The Lutefish Stream https://lutefish.com/products/lutefish cuts down audio delay for remote music sessions by directly connecting audio sources, networks, and outputs, making sound travel incredibly fast, up to 30ms or less—like you're just 30 feet apart on a big stage or rehearsing in your garage! No more sitting in traffic on your way to practice. Rehearse more, meet new musicians in our free online community and create music together... all remotely. Real feel. Real time. Real music.
Discograffiti is the deep-dive podcast for music obsessives. In this episode, host Dave Gebroe talks with the epitome of DIY punk spirit (who can also write a pop hook like the best of ‘em), the great Mark Robinson (of Unrest, Grenadine, Air Miami, Flint Flon, Uncomfortable Police, et al), and together they discuss Billy Joel's entire recorded output with commentary, stories, and star ratings for every release. If you're a long-time listener, then you know that Dave has harbored a long-time hatred of Billy Joel…so why the sudden turnaround in taste? Discograffiti's Mark Robinson Tackles Billy Joel (But Only Metaphorically) Series dissects every last release Billy Joel's ever had a hand in creating. Part 1 tackles his turmoil-ridden ancient history, including early bands The Hassles and Attila, plus his debut LP, Cold Spring Harbor. Here are just a few of the many things that Mark discusses with Discograffiti in this podcast: Dave's complete revolution in taste from abject hatred of anything Billy Joel-related to discovering to his shock that he actually likes him; How first wife Elizabeth's glue-sniffing brother's crazed antics gave Billy his initial big break in first band The Hassles; How The Hassles metamorphosed into Billy's sole foray into Zeppelin-inspired head-banging with his duo Attila; An overview of his early days struggling with depression, which culminated in Billy attempting suicide twice in a row; How that experience turned his life around and led to his career finally taking off; And an in-depth deep dive on the early Hassles records, plus every song off Attila and his debut Cold Spring Harbor. Listen: linktr.ee/discograffiti I support a wife and a six-year-old son with Discograffiti as my sole source of income. If you're a Mark Robinson & Billy Joel superfan like me, The Director's Cut of this episode is ad-free and features 12 additional minutes of essential material. Support Discograffiti by opting for this clearly superior version. Either subscribe to Discograffiti's Patreon at the Lieutenant or Major Tier, or just grab the episode as a one-off at the same link. The Director's Cut: Patreon.com/Discograffiti
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He survived Mao's worst disasters… and secretly saved millions. Then he invited Richard Nixon to China and changed the world. This is **Zhou Enlai** — China's quiet premier for 27 years. From famine to Cultural Revolution to ping-pong diplomacy, this *History Ignited* episode tells the complicated true story behind Billy Joel's lyric. **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Intro 1:20 – Who Was Zhou Enlai? 3:10 – Great Leap Forward Disaster 5:40 – Protecting Lives in the Cultural Revolution 8:15 – Ping-Pong Diplomacy & Nixon's Visit 11:30 – Legacy & Why China Still Mourns Him 13:40 – Tea-riffic Joke! Send us a text
Ben Chester had no money. In fact, it was worse—he had $120,000 in debt. He was sleeping at work and renting out his own rented apartment just to survive in America's most expensive market—New York City. Now, six years later, he has eight rental properties, is debt-free, and even owns Billy Joel's former residence (yes, you read that right). If you're living in an expensive market and think it's impossible to invest, Ben has the formula for you. He turned very little money into a one-bedroom apartment empire—buying whatever he could in New York City, knowing it would all be worth the sacrifice. He's split these small apartments into multiple rentals with up to four tenants, allowing him to make the numbers work even when everyone else says it's impossible. But that's not the best part. After unlocking a tax “loophole” when buying a lake house, Ben is now able to offset 100% of his W-2 income taxes, meaning he often gets a check back from the government every year, all thanks to his real estate. Thought it was impossible to invest in markets like New York City? Ben is about to make it a very attractive option. In This Episode We Cover Turning a one-bedroom apartment into four living spaces with multiple roommates The astonishing price Ben is paying for these tiny rentals (and why they're worth it) The tax “loophole” that regular real estate investors can use to offset all of their income Buying (and renovating) Billy Joel's house! Yes, Ben actually did that How to finance your home renovation when you don't have the cash (0% interest) And So Much More! Check out more resources from this show on BiggerPockets.com and https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/real-estate-1201 Interested in learning more about today's sponsors or becoming a BiggerPockets partner yourself? Email advertise@biggerpockets.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another conversation with Dr. Carl Heilman. Find the video of this conversation at https://youtu.be/Q9u4p7XgqyM
The SDR Show (Sex, Drugs, & Rock-n-Roll Show) w/Ralph Sutton & Big Jay Oakerson
Johnny Cannizzaro joins Ralph Sutton and Aaron Berg and they discuss working on the new Quantum Leap, his love of magic and working at the Magic Castle, getting scammed into a job in LA, Johnny Cannizzaro working with Clint Eastwood, Jeremy Allen White and Ben Vereen, playing Steven Van Zandt in Bruce Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere, a game of Billy vs Bruce where they try to guess if the lyrics are from a Billy Joel or Bruce Springsteen song, Johnny Cannizzaro's first concert, first drug and first sexual experiences and so much more!(Air Date: November 8th, 2025)Support our sponsors!YoKratom.com - Check out Yo Kratom (the home of the $60 kilo) for all your kratom needs!To advertise your product or service on GaS Digital podcasts please go to TheADSide.com and click on "Advertisers" for more information!You can watch The SDR Show LIVE for FREE every Wednesday and Saturday at 9pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: SDR for discount on your subscription which will give you access to every SDR show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Johnny CannizzaroInstagram: https://instagram.com/JohnnyCannizzaroRalph SuttonTwitter: https://twitter.com/iamralphsuttonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamralphsutton/Aaron BergTwitter: https://twitter.com/aaronbergcomedyInstagram: https://instagram.com/aaronbergcomedyShannon LeeTwitter: https://twitter.com/IMShannonLeeInstagram: https://instagram.com/ShannonLee6982The SDR ShowTwitter: https://twitter.com/theSDRshowSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
We highly doubt that the youth were clamouring for a Billy Joel episode, but here's one anyway. The songs are fine but almost nothing of consequence happens here, so instead Tanner and Christina will desperately try to think of things to talk about - like having Normal Reactions to Men, a Jane Lynch ASMR kink, and the Bi-Bi Sam. Check out the Corner Podcast Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/CornerPodcastNetwork. We also have the Corner Pod Net Discord here: https://discord.gg/Hf8Y2yEJPe. If you want to contact us we can be found at loserlikemepod@gmail.com, or @loserlikemepod.bsky.social on BlueSky. Tanner can be found there @SparkyUpstart, and Christina @CWoodsArt.
We've decided to do a deep dive on some of our favourite albums to explore the stories behind them.What did the artists really think of each other? Where did the inspirations from the songs come from?Joining Andrea to discuss is Head Tour Guide at the Irish Rock ‘N' Roll Museum Experience, Alan Buckley, who's going to talk through Billy Joel's album, ‘The Stranger'!
Another breezy, informative, and cool dive into musical news and opinion with the focus on awards, wrapping up the concert year, heartfelt tributes and more. Among those featured Jeff Tweedy, Samantha Fish, Rock Hall Inductions, Grammy nominations, Billy Joel, Chris Stapleton, David Letterman, George Strait, Leland Sklar, Tyler the Creator, and Tommy Bolin. Join and enjoy the eclectic mix!
Born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kayla Renee Jones is singer songwriter currently based out of Roanoke Virginia. With a diverse cover selection ranging from the Goo Goo Dolls and Pearl Jam, to Etta James and Billy Joel, her emotive and brutally honest voice captures audiences. Her main influences include Jeff Buckley, Elliott Smith, Phoebe Bridgers, Radiohead, Cocteau Twins, Fiona Apple, and Tori Amos.With the help of other local artists, Kayla has played at many local venues such as Sweet Donkey, Twin Creeks Brewery, and Brady's Distillery. When she isn't performing or writing, Kayla Renee spends her free time baking or reading.
Erik Mason and his band brought “coastal soft rock” to life in this episode—cinematic indie with ‘70s roots and a hint of pink-sky Americana. We dug into the stories behind his songwriting, from the timeless influence of Jackson Browne, Billy Joel, and Neil Young to the way Jersey Shore places and people have shaped his band's music.With his latest EP Butterfly Effects, Erik explores how small choices and fleeting moments can set entire stories in motion. It follows his 2021 album The Tide—together showing a songwriter who's both reflective and refreshingly grounded in authenticity.One of the highlights was an incredible in-studio acoustic session—warm harmonies, tasteful piano, and reimagined, stripped-down versions that let the lyrics breathe. Tune in to this engaging episode to catch the acoustic performance and learn all about the Erik Mason Band. Asbury Park Vibes Podcast Available on Spotify, Apple, Google, iHeart, Audible, and PandoraHosted by Diane DiMemmo & Doug DresherCopyright 2020-2025 Asbury Park Vibes. All rights reserved.
This week, Frankie and I spotlight Billy Joel's final album (with lyrics): "River of Dreams." Billy became disillusioned with the music industry at the time he put together this album in 1993...album cover art by his then wife, Christie Brinkley. Next week, join us as we continue with our "Best Last Albums"...it will be "Electric Ladyland," the 3rd and final album by the Jimi Hendrix Experience. And in just 2 weeks--our "BIG 5th Anniversary Show" will air!!
Konstantin Efimov was born in 1958 in St. Petersburg, Russia, the elder (by 10 years) of two sons born to Igor Efimov, well-established movie actor, and his wife, Irina, whom he met while attending Moscow's prestigious Maly Theater School. Irina performed on stage until a few days before Kostia's birth. "That must be why I enjoy being on stage so much," says Kostia, who goes by his childhood nickname. His parents chose to live in St. Petersburg to be close to Igor's elderly mother. In 1961, they signed a five-year contract with the Theater Group of the Soviet Army Force, performing in East Berlin. KGB regulations, however, did not allow them to bring Kostia, then age 2-½ with them. He stayed, as an "insurance policy," with his grandmother, Valya, living in a communal apartment that housed nine families (33 people) in 11 rooms, all sharing the same hallway, kitchen and bathroom. "The bathtub was always filled with laundry," Kostia recalls. "We took our baths twice a week in the community bathhouse." As a child, Kostia displayed a tremendous interest in music, spending much time in front of the radio in his grandmother's tiny room. At age 4, a present was delivered to him from his parents -- a 1937 Wolkenhauer upright piano, upon which he soon learned to play hundreds of Russian folk songs. "It became the center of life in our home," Kostia remembers. "Even my pet rooster, Peter, used the lid as his favorite perch, and he would sit there and listen while I played." Kostia's parents returned from East Germany in July of 1965, when he was 7. His grandmother died of a stroke the following month. The same year, Kostia was accepted into a special music preparatory school of the Rimsky-Korsakov Conservatory. For the next 11 years, each day involved four to six hours of piano practice. At the school he met his first great influence, teacher Tamara Karetkina. "I was her first student," Kostia recalls. "She was a tremendous pianist and a beautiful woman, very much resembling Jacqueline Bisset.” Because of his talent, Kostia and other elite prodigies were forbidden to play sports, for fear of hand injuries. At 14, Kostia, who loved basketball, broke a finger in his right hand during a clandestine pick-up game. "I was so frightened," Kostia says. "The thought of not being able to play again was so horrifying! It was worse than death for me. I didn't tell my mother that I did it playing basketball; I told her I fell down carrying my briefcase." While his right hand healed, Kostia passed the time mastering pieces written by Ravel and Scriabin for left hand. Ravel's piece was composed in honor of a pianist who lost his right hand during World War I. At 18, Kostia entered the famed St. Petersburg Conservatory. Here he met and studied under Vladimir Nielsen, one of the last great masters of Russian Romanticism. He completed his Conservatory studies in 1982 with advanced graduate degrees in four disciplines: concert (solo) pianist, pianist for chamber ensemble, accompanist, and piano teacher. Following graduation, Kostia performed throughout Russia, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia as a soloist, with orchestras, with ethnic ensembles and his own jazz-fusion group. Typically, Conservatory graduates move into teaching. "I decided to go another way. I was already involved with jazz and pop performances, and I was pretty well known as an arranger, so I wanted to explore new music. Friends introduced me to Oscar Peterson, and modern jazz and progressive rock bands like Genesis, Yes and King Crimson. It was very different, extremely energetic, and absolutely spontaneous, like myself. I am definitely a free spirit, and playing this music allowed me a certain level of freedom that I wasn't able to explore in classical music." Kostia received a proposal from the St. Petersburg Cultural Center to start, essentially, an experimental music group. "This was 1982," he says, "and things were warming up a little bit." Kostia called the group “ARS” -- Latin for "art.” While working with ARS, Kostia started composing and arranging music for movies, documentaries and theatrical productions. He freelanced as an arranger, working on a number of soundtracks for the various stage productions. His skills as a performer led him to work with some of the well-established Russian composers (i.e., Alfred Schnitke, Vladislav Uspensky, Vladislav Panchenko), and a number of Soviet pop stars, including Marina Kapuro and Aleksander Rosenbaum, among others. During a visit to the United States in 1989 with the Soviet-American Cultural Exchange project "Clay Stomp," Kostia had an opportunity to perform for his first American audience at the Milwaukee Art Museum, where he shared the stage with Narada artist David Lanz. That day changed Kostia's life forever. The next morning he received a call from Narada records offering him a recording contract. From 1989 until 1997, Kostia worked extensively on various Narada projects as a performer, arranger and producer, including David Arkenstone's Grammy-nominated In the Wake of the Wind, and Narada's most celebrated recording, Nutcracker. Kostia's music appeared on more than a dozen of Narada's collections and compilation albums. In 1992, Kostia and David Arkenstone collaborated on the first album ever endorsed by the United States Olympic Committee, Spirit of Olympia. In 1994, Narada released Kostia's first piano solo album Suite St. Petersburg, which he describes as "a piano portrait of my beloved city." 1996 brought another critically acclaimed piano album, Ten Pebbles, where Kostia revisits some of his most cherished memories. Both albums won him respect and recognition of his fellow musicians and the love of fans around the world. Beginning in 1997, Kostia started a series of recordings with North Sound Music Group dedicated to piano idols of pop music. That year, he released Kostia's Interpretations of Billy Joel followed by Kostia's Interpretations of Elton John in 1998. The success of these projects led to a number of tribute recordings completed with world renowned instrumentalists such as Daryl Stuermer, guitarist from Genesis and Phil Collins Band; Paul McCandless, Windham Hill artist and reed and saxophone player from the band Oregon; and Windham Hill guitarist, Alex De Grassi. In 1999, Kostia composed the soundtrack for the motion picture Czar of Make Believe from Italian director Daniel Alegi, which won an award for Best Short Film at the Rhode Island International Film Festival. In 2001, Kostia released Piano Ocean, an album of original music recorded in collaboration with ex-Narada star Spencer Brewer. At the same time, he composed the soundtracks for a motion picture, The Play in the Modern Style, and a short film of Alex Boguslavsky entitled Blue Lamp. New Millennium also brought several other exciting projects to Kostia as well – a collaboration between LEGO and George Lucas Film, celebrated short animated film “Star Wars: “Revenge of the Brick.”; new Alex Boguslavsky's film “My Little Philosopher”; a pilot for an independent motion picture “Slow Poison.”; a collaboration with legendary band Sweetbottom (original Indi fusion group) – “Sweetbottom Live”; several new albums with old band mate, Daryl Stuermer – “GO!”, “Rewired”, “Retrofit”; debut album of Carmen Nickerson “Tomorrow Is Another Day” etc. One of Kostia's compositions made it to the world renown TV series “Sex and the City.” In addition to collaborations with well-established music groups and individual artists, Kostia has had his music performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony Orchestra, the internationally famed Veronica String Quartet, and Present Music cellist, Paul Gemainder, to name a few. Currently, Kostia is at work composing music for his next CD, performing solo piano concerts around the country, and recording and performing with the Daryl Stuermer Band. Future plans? "I am thinking about something I always wanted to do – a series of pieces for chorus, poem for string quartet, and six pictures for piano and orchestra," says Kostia. His journey continues. "Musical Columbus," as he is often called by journalists, is again on the way to discovering new worlds for himself and his fans. Kostia plays regularly at Fox River Congregational Church where he is a composer in residence.
1. Inspiration Beyond the BrainThe book challenges the materialist view that creativity is a left-brain, analytical function. Instead, it presents music as a right-brain, paranormal process. Many iconic songs are received through instantaneous “downloads” or vivid dreams. Keith Richards famously dreamt the riff for “(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction,” even recording his snoring afterward. These dream-sourced compositions often arrive fully formed, with clarity unlike typical dream content.2. Musicians as ChannelsMany legendary artists describe themselves as vessels rather than creators. John Lennon said he was “just the channel” for the “music of the spheres.” Michael Jackson believed his best songs were “works of God” that dropped into his lap. Notably, Elvis Presley, The Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix couldn't read or write music—suggesting that genius may bypass formal training and arise from external sources.3. A Historical PatternThis phenomenon isn't limited to rock and pop. Classical composers also reported receiving music from beyond. Mozart described his compositions as arriving “almost complete” in dreams. Brahms spoke of entering a trance-like state where ideas flowed “directly from God.” Such accounts suggest a long-standing tradition of non-local inspiration.4. UFOs and MusiciansThe book documents a striking number of UFO encounters among musicians. If cataloged, the list would include hundreds of high-profile names. John Lennon had a daylight sighting in 1974; Mick Jagger saw a UFO over the crowd at the 1969 Altamont concert. 5. Alien OriginsSome musicians believe they are extraterrestrial in origin. John Denver referenced the constellation Lyra as his home. Elvis Presley claimed he came from Orion, saying, “I am not of this world.” Lee Scratch Perry declared, “I am an alien from outer space… from Krypton.” Kurt Cobain expressed a lifelong feeling of being “homesick,” imagining himself as an alien baby found in a spaceship.6. Messages of Oneness and LoveThe themes expressed in music often mirror those reported by UFO experiencers. The central message is Oneness—the idea that all existence is interconnected. Lennon's lyric “I am he as you are he as you are me…” reflects this unity. His slogan “Love is the Answer. What was the Question?” and the anthem “All You Need is Love” serve as spiritual propaganda for this shift from fear to love.7. Environmental and Nuclear WarningsA recurring theme is planetary survival. Musicians often channel messages warning of ecological collapse and nuclear danger. Neil Young's “After the Gold Rush” describes “silver spaceships” rescuing the chosen ones.8. Targeting YouthMusicians are seen as strategic messengers to reach younger generations—the “ultimate swing voters.” Youth are more open to ideas that transcend traditional structures like religion and politics. Carlos Santana reported that the entity Metatron told him he'd be tuned into a “radio airwave frequency” to deliver a “new menu” of existence, helping students realize they are “multi-dimensional spirits.”9. Dreams and Altered StatesSongs often arrive during altered states—dreams, meditation, or automatic writing. Sting received “Every Breath You Take” in 15 minutes through automatic writing. Billy Joel dreamt many of his songs fully formed. Music heard during near-death experiences is described as “floating,” ethereal, and profoundly beautiful—often called the “music of the spheres.”10. Music and Quantum ConsciousnessThe book concludes by challenging the materialist worldview. It suggests that the universe operates through a quantum reality where consciousness is primary. Musicians report accessing a non-local field of awareness, consistent with quantum experiments showing that consciousness precedes matter. In this view, the brain doesn't create consciousness—consciousness creates the brain. Music becomes a delivery system for awakening, love, and planetary stewardship.
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*BEEP BEEP* – The sound that shocked America and launched the Space Race. On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union sent **Sputnik** into orbit — the **first artificial satellite**. No astronauts. Just a metal ball… and a message: *“We got here first.”* This *History Ignited* episode reveals how one beep: ✅ Created NASA ✅ Ignited STEM education ✅ Led to the Moon landing ✅ Changed childhood dreams forever **Timestamps:** 0:00 – Intro (We Didn't Start the Fire) 1:15 – What Was Sputnik? 3:40 – The Beep Heard ‘Round the World 6:10 – America's Panic & Response 8:50 – NASA Is Born 11:20 – Laika & Explorer 1 13:40 – From Sputnik to the Moon 16:00 – Why It Still Matters 17:30 – Big Launch Joke! Send us a text
In this episode of Documentary First, Christian sits down with filmmaker Jessica Levin, co-director and producer of the Critics Choice Documentary Awards in the Best Music Documentary-nominated HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes. Jessica shares what it was like to tell the story of Billy Joel—not just as a legendary musician, but as a human being full of depth, contradiction, humor, and heart. Together, they explore the craft of music documentary filmmaking: how to build trust during intimate interviews, how to follow emotional truth rather than timeline, and how music itself can become the spine of a narrative. Jessica opens up about the collaborative process behind shaping the film's nonlinear structure, as well as the responsibility that comes with telling a story about someone the world already feels like they know.Whether you are a filmmaker, a musician, or someone whose life has ever been held by a song — this conversation is creative, heartfelt, and filled with insights about storytelling, memory, and what it means to truly listen. Links:American Masters: American Masters (TV Series 1985– ) - Reference view - IMDbBilly Joel: And So It Goes: Billy Joel: And So It Goes (TV Mini Series 2025) - Reference view - IMDbInventing David Geffen: "American Masters" Inventing David Geffen (TV Episode 2012) - Reference view - IMDbJoni Mitchell: A Women of Heart and Mind: "American Masters" Joni Mitchell: A Woman of Heart and Mind (TV Episode 2003) - Reference view - IMDbThe Janes: The Janes (2022) - Reference view - IMDbDocuView Déjà VuThe Andy Warhol Diaries, 2022, Limited Series with 6 episodes, watch on Netflix, IMDB Link: The Andy Warhol Diaries (TV Mini Series 2022) - Reference view - IMDbTime Codes00:00 — Opening Reflections02:54 — Early Relationships and Artistic Roots05:31 — Balancing Myth and Humanity08:19 — Creating Space for Vulnerability in Interviews11:06 — Collaboration as Creative Strength13:50 — Following Emotional Truth, Not Just Timeline16:38 — How Personal Relationships Shape Art19:15 — Challenges of Documenting a Cultural Icon22:03 — Crafting a Nonlinear Story Structure24:55 — The Reality of Producing a Major Music Documentary27:42 — Audience Reaction and Cultural Memory30:14 — Tracking Billy Joel's Musical Influences33:02 — What Makes...
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GRAMMY-nominated and Juno Award-winning producer and composer with a diverse career spanning various genres. He has worked with renowned artists such as Kris Kristofferson, Billy Joel, Michael McDonald, Vince Gill, Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, B.B. King, Gloria Estefan, Johnny Mathis, Dan Hill, and many more. In celebration of his 60th anniversary as a musician and nearly 50th anniversary in the music industry, he has just released a book titled, “Unplugged: Stories and Secrets from a Life Making Records, Scoring Film, and Working with the Legends of Music,” which is available in hardcover, paperback, eBook, and, of course, as an audiobook, with him doing the narration. His Disney album work as producer/artist in the children's music realm has reached sales of over three million units and he is Disney's most successful instrumental lullaby album artist. He was the guest on this show on both Episode 412 and 474.
The music business from the late '60s through the '90s was an exciting time that mirrored the music and the musicians making it. It was also a time of new and creative ideas on how to market this groundbreaking cultural phenomenon. Eccentric characters were everywhere, and often the managers, promoters, disc jockeys, and record company staff were just as big a show as the performers themselves. And nobody was bigger and better in promoting rock records than Rap. Paul "Rap" Rappaport enjoyed a storied (and very appropriate) 33 1/3 year career in rock promotion at Columbia Records, where he was instrumental in the careers of an amazing roster of legends, including Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Costello, Billy Joel, Blue Oyster Cult, Judas Priest, Alice In Chains, and many, many more. Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay and the Art of Rock Promotion is Rap's dynamic, entertaining memoir captures the magic of these times and the people who made it happen, revealing the never-before-heard secrets of the promotion and marketing that turned the music industry on its head. From creating the Pink Floyd airship to sword-fighting with Bruce Dickinson of Iron Maiden and receiving a guitar lesson from Keith Richards, it's a book packed full of extraordinary adventures with some of the biggest names in rock. This week, Rap joins us as our Third Lad to recount the wild tales of his Top 5 Album Rollouts. These are stories you have to hear (or read) to believe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, John Lennon's final album, "Double Fantasy," is in our spotlight. Frank and I discuss the tragic events that began on December 8th, 1980, and for weeks, months, and years afterwards. It's still hard to believe, isn't it? Next week, Billy Joel's last one, with lyrics anyway: "River of Dreams."
BEST SHOW BESTS! In this classic, The Four Horsemen (Tom Scharpling, "AP" Mike Lisk, Pat Byrne, and Jason "Dudio" Gore) are joined by pianist Brian Heveron-Smith, who they've recruited for a songwriting session. The goal is to beat Billy Joel to the punch by writing a song with the same title as his upcoming song "Turn The Lights Back On" three days before his song's official release. The results go further than anyone could've imagined. (Originally aired January 30th and February 6th, 2024.)New to the Best Show? Check out Best Show Bests, the greatest hits of The Best Show! Available every Friday on your podcast app.SUPPORT THE BEST SHOW ON PATREON! WEEKLY BONUS EPISODES & VIDEO EPISODES!https://www.patreon.com/TheBestShowWATCH THE BEST SHOW LIVE EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT 6PM PT ON TWITCHhttps://www.twitch.tv/bestshow4lifeFOLLOW THE BEST SHOW:https://twitter.com/bestshow4lifehttps://instagram.com/bestshow4lifehttps://tiktok.com/@bestshow4lifehttps://www.youtube.com/bestshow4lifeTHE BEST SHOW IS A FOREVER DOG PODCASThttps://thebestshow.nethttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/the-best-showHEARD IT ON THE BEST SHOW PLAYLISThttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/2XIpICdeecaBIC2kBLUpKL?si=07ccc339d9d84267See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The show discusses Robert Saleh's liking of Giants QB Jaxson Dart and a NYC Mayoral Candidate didn't know who Billy Joel was.
It's a the Halloween edition of Evan and Tiki! The show discusses Giants/49ers, Jaxson Dart praise, Daylight Savings Time, Billy Joel, give their NFL picks and more!
This episode of Across The Margin : The Podcast features an interview with film and TV producer, writer, and director Rick Korn. Rick is the co-founder of In Plain View Entertainment which specializes in creating socially conscious documentaries. Rick has produced benefit concerts with Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Sheryl Crow, Peter Frampton, Kevin Bacon, and Joan Jett (amongst others). He executive produced the documentary about Paul McCartney, My Old Friend, and in 2024, he directed and released A Father's Promise, the inspiring story of professional musician Mark Barden who lost all joy in music when his son Daniel was murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary school. Mark rewired himself and became a powerful voice and activist when he co-founded Sandy Hook Promise. Rick's latest documentary, the focus of this episode, is entitled Harry Chapin — Cat's In The Cradle: The Song That Changed Our Lives. This new documentary explores Harry Chapin's deeply affecting folk song's lasting impact on music and culture decades later. In it, reflecting on the song's universal themes of parenthood, time, and relationships, are legendary musicians Billy Joel, Pat Benatar, Judy Collins, Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), Darryl McDaniels (Run-D.M.C.), Mandy Patinkin, Robert Lamm (Chicago), Whitfield Crane (Ugly Kid Joe) and more. In this episode host Michael Shields and Rick discuss what it is about “Cat's In The Cradle” that has affected generations of people from across the world so deeply. Join in on a celebration of Harry Chapin who was more than just a singer-songwriter; he was a storyteller, activist, and humanitarian whose life and music touched the hearts of millions.The documentary will benefit WhyHunger, Long Island Cares and the Harry Chapin Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
El audio presenta 45 minutos de música sin interrupción en 'Buenos días, Javi y Mar', CADENA 100. Se escucha "6 de Febrero" de Aitana, y canciones de Apolo y Yais, y Juan Republic. También se invita a escuchar CADENA 100 mientras se trabaja, con la mejor variedad musical. Hay promociones de HSN, Don Simón, Cofidis, Carrefour, Viajes El Corte Inglés y Día. Vanessa Martín presenta su nueva canción "Objetos perdidos". El programa propone una playlist de fin de semana con "canciones que han cambiado a mejor", incluyendo una versión de una canción de Bob Dylan por Joan Osborne, otras canciones de Luis Miguel y Billy Joel. Se anima a los oyentes a compartir sus sugerencias para la playlist y a visitar la web de Cervezas Alhambra para escuchar "A paso lento" de Pablo López.
MUSICHayley Williams is revealing who she's calling out as the “racist country singer” in her song “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=FrwDiBQxk57ZdKnU&v=fN5rvIvjpnc&feature=youtu.be A 30th anniversary edition of The Smashing Pumpkins' double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness will be out on November 21st.Tina Turner's hometown of Brownsville, Tennessee, unveiled a statue honoring the late singer, but fans are not convinced it captures her at her best. NEW ALBUM RELEASES:Waylon Jennings - SongbirdOasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory? 30th Anniv. EditionTaylor Swift - Life of a Showgirl TV• Friday on Netflix: The series premiere of "Monster: The Ed Gein Story". Charlie Hunnam plays serial killer Ed Gein, whose crimes inspired the characters Norman Bates from "Psycho", Leatherface from "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre", and Buffalo Bill from "Silence of the Lambs". (Trailer)• Friday on HBO Max: The streaming premiere of "Bring Her Back", a horror film starring Sally Hawkins from "The Shape of Water" as a creepy foster mother who takes in two teenagers and they discover that she wants them for a dark ritual intended to bring her dead daughter back to life. (Trailer)• Friday on Peacock: The streaming premiere of "Honey Don't", starring Margaret Qualley as a private investigator looking into some mysterious deaths tied to a shady church run by Chris Evans. (Trailer)• Saturday at 11:30 p.m. on NBC: Bad Bunny hosts the 51st season premiere of "Saturday Night Live", and Doja Cat is the music guest.• Sunday at 9:00 p.m. on AMC: "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon". Lori Loughlin and her husband of nearly 28 years, Mossimo Giannulli, have separated. https://people.com/lori-loughlin-and-mossimo-giannulli-separate-after-nearly-28-years-of-marriage-exclusive-7502189 In other couple news: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi be the next celebrity break-up? According to sources, Portia needs space from Ellen. One source says, quote, "Portia loves Ellen dearly, but she feels totally suffocated much of the time, because every aspect of her life is constantly micromanaged. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/ellen-degeneres-wife-wants-time-160000933.html· MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:IN THEATERS:The Smashing Machine (Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt) DDwayne Johnson plays wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr in this biography about his career and struggles with narcotics. Emily Blunt plays his high maintenance wife and the MMA's Ryan Bader plays his trainer.Bone Lake (Maddie Hasson, Marco Pigossi)A seductive horror story where a couple's romantic vacation at a secluded lakeside estate is altered when they're forced to share the mansion with another couple . . . which spirals into a blur of sex, lies and manipulation.Anemone (Daniel Day-Lewis, Sean Bean) stars Daniel Day-Lewis in a movie directed by his son, Ronan Day-Lewis. After living as a hermit for 20 years, his isolation is disturbed by the sudden appearance of his brother, played by Sean Bean.Are We Good? (Marc Maron documentary) is out today. Ethan Hawke is back as the serial killer The Grabber in Black Phone 2, a sequel to his 2021 horror hit The Black Phone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWNucAcRoBYAND FINALLYNew releases from Billie Eilish, Billy Joel, Sammy Hagar, Talking Heads and Warren Zevon are among the highlights of Record Store Day's Black Friday lineup.There are 175 limited-edition items on either vinyl or CD slated to drop that day. Check out the complete list at RecordStoreDay.com, or read on for our Top 25 picks.Cage the Elephant - Live From The Vic - 2-LP. This was recorded in 2011 at the famed Chicago venue.Creed - Live in San Antonio (11/14/1999) - 2-LP. This is Creed's first live album. Billie Eilish - Live - 10-inch EP. Live recordings from Amazon's Songline series, never before released physically.Jelly Roll - Beautifully Broken (Pickin' Up The Pieces) - LP. This features 13 tracks from the digital deluxe version of Jelly Roll's 2024 album, Beautifully Broken. Scott Weiland - "If I Could Fly"/"Barbarella (Live)" - 7-inch. This features a previously unreleased song from the late Stone Temple Pilots singer. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.