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The film writers Brian Abrams and Will Sloan return to the podcast for a salute to one of our favourite screen presences, the great American character actor Joe Don Baker, who passed away this month at the age of 89. We discuss the full arc of Joe Don's career, thrust into leading man status in the early seventies playing Tennessee Sheriff Buford Pusser who waged war against the Dixie Mob in 1973's populist smash hit Walking Tall, and the less financially successful followup with the same director (Phil Karlson), the brutal, sweaty noir thriller Framed, to the role that (like it or not) defined him for so many in the culture as a scuzzy cop in 1975's Mitchell (immortalized on one of the funniest episodes of Mystery Science Theater 3000) to his comeback in the eighties in the masterful BBC miniseries Edge of Darkness (where he received the most acclaim he ever got as an actor), his several appearances in the Bond series (where he played both a good guy and a bad guy), and his notable supporting role in Scorsese's remake of Cape Fear. Over 30% of all Junk Filter episodes are only available to patrons of the podcast. To support this show directly and to receive access to the entire back catalogue, consider becoming a patron for only $5.00 a month (U.S.) at patreon.com/junkfilterFollow Brian Abrams on Twitter and Letterboxd.Brian and Liz Charboneau have a new film podcast: It Gets Better.Follow Will Sloan on Twitter and Bluesky and subscribe to his substack and his podcasts The Important Cinema Club and Michael and Us.Will's new book Ed Wood: Made in Hollywood USA (OR Books) can be purchased now! “RIP JDB”, from Will's substack, May 19, 2025Trailer gallery:Walking Tall (Phil Karlson, 1973)Golden Needles (Robert Clouse, 1974)Mitchell (Andrew V. McLaglen, 1975)Checkered Flag or Crash (Alan Gibson, 1977)Joysticks (Greydon Clark, 1983)German trailer for Getting Even (Dwight H. Little, 1986)
The writer Brian Abrams returns to the show from Brooklyn for the first of two episodes on the Die Hard series. In part one, Brian, the author of Die Hard: An Oral History, gives us the details on the genesis of the franchise, which perfected a formula for action comedy films that producers Joel Silver and Lawrence Gordon had been developing through the eighties with 48 Hrs, Commando and Predator and instantly converted Moonlighting's Bruce Willis into a legit movie star. Brian spoke to dozens of members of the Die Hard creative team for his oral history and we discuss the film's major players, the genre innovations, its politics, and the recipe for what makes a good Die Hard movie. And I force Brian to explain the Bill Clay scene; what tipped John McClane off that Clay was Hans Gruber? Part two of our discussion, on the other four films in the Die Hard series, is available on the Patreon feed. Over 30% of all Junk Filter episodes are only available to patrons of the podcast. To support this show directly and to receive access to the entire back catalogue, consider becoming a patron for only $5.00 a month (U.S.) at patreon.com/junkfilter Happy Holidays from Junk Filter! Follow Brian Abrams on Letterboxd and check out his website. “Die Hard: An Oral History” by Brian Abrams is available to download as a Kindle Single. Trailer for Die Hard (John McTiernan, 1988) Canadian Labatt Ice Beer commercial featuring Alexander Gudenov, 1993
Access this entire 68-minute episode (and additional monthly bonus shows) by becoming a Junk Filter patron for only $5.00 (US) a month! Over 30% of episodes are exclusively available to patrons of the show. https://www.patreon.com/posts/194-die-harder-118608075 In part two of our discussion of the Die Hard series, Brian Abrams, the author of Die Hard: An Oral History and I go over the sequels to John McTiernan's 1988 masterpiece. We make a case for Renny Harlin's Die Hard 2 (1990) as the platonic ideal of a blockbuster sequel - a bigger, dumber version of the original with a great supporting cast which delivers on the formula and also serves as a better “Christmas movie” than the first one to boot. We itemize our issues with McTiernan's return to the franchise with Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995), and trash the final two films in the series, Len Wiseman's Live Free or Die Hard (2007) and John Moore's rock-bottom final entry, 2013's A Good Day to Die Hard, inexplicably set in Russia. Follow Brian Abrams on Letterboxd and check out his website. “Die Hard: An Oral History” by Brian Abrams is available to download as a Kindle Single "Robert Costanzo, the Essential Worker", by Brian Abrams, for Lowbrow Reader, 2022 “Die Hard is Back”: Bruce Willis' final performance as John McClane in a 2020 battery commercial Music video for “Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun”, The Beastie Boys
Is "Die Hard" a Christmas movie? We answer that nagging query and more with special guest Brian Abrams, author of "Die Hard: An Oral History." Our Sponsors The 2025 lineup of The 80s Cruise features Squeeze, Adam Ant, Christopher Cross, Sheila E, Men at Work, Andy Bell of Erasure, Warrant, FireHouse, Dokken, Information Society, Kurtis Blow, Honeymoon Suite, Faster Pussycat, T'Pau, Tiffany, Naked Eyes and Musical Youth. Tribute bands now include Sunset Boulevard, Trial by Fire and The Reflexx. Listen to this week's show for a special promo code that will give first-time cruisers $200 in cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 19th year in 2024, at sit80s.com.
Die Hard - is it a Christmas movie? or not? Do we care? Did we ever? But it's a good excuse to talk to Brian Abrams about his brilliant book Die Hard: an Oral History, available here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In Episode 54 of The Power Element Podcast, Producer Paul sits down with Brian Abrams. Brian is the Director of Design and Development at DragonWear. Brian shares his passion for the outdoors and the evolution of designing performance-level outdoor apparel and gear. Thank you, Brian. Enjoy 20% off all DragonWear gear with code "DWXPowerElementPod20" until July 31 at DragonWear.com This podcast is powered by: @sturgeon_electric & @myrgroup Special Thank You @linemanmama @highvoltagecommando @highvoltage_industries Music Provided by: Daniel Sanchez @d.s.s._beats May we all continue to guide and support those in need. Please continue the conversation about mental health and well-being within your community. Be your Brother's Keeper. Visit www.lineco.org for assistance through LINECO. Suicide and Crisis and Lifeline Dial 988.
We often talk about AI threats, but can AI solve peace? In this episode, I share an opportunity that could transform the world.PeaceTech is a growing industry leveraging AI for peacebuilding.In simpler terms, it's using technology for peace.I want to give a special thank you to Brian Abrams for breaking ground in this field by launching his new venture fund, B Ventures, focused on peacebuilding and conflict resolution. --- Shane Ray Martin hosts the Deal Talk podcast.He's a Founder, author of three books, LinkedIn's Top Voice in Negotiation, certified mediator, ultramarathon runner, commercial pilot, and former suicide hotline volunteer.Today, he's based in Washington, D.C., where he helps peacetech companies secure venture funding and scale their impact.Follow Shane to get free negotiation tips every week: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartin
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Send us a Text Message.Will Wesley: Critically Acclaimed Recording ArtistEver wondered how a serendipitous meeting can change the course of a musical career? Join us on The Jay Franze Show as we sit down with country music artist Will Wesley, who takes us on an emotional journey recounting the profound impact his late manager, Brian Abrams, had on his life and career. From their chance encounter at a concert in Florida to their unforgettable ride through the bustling streets of Bangkok, Will shares heartfelt memories that shed light on Brian's unwavering belief in his music, including the prophetic prediction of his song "12 o'clock in Texas."In this episode, we explore the spiritual essence of the blues and its healing power amidst life's adversities. Will recounts his first road tour with blues legend Larry Garner, showcasing his resilience by performing just days after gallbladder surgery. His role as a music director for Grady Champion adds another layer to his fascinating journey, revealing the hardships and triumphs that come with living the blues. We also dive into the creation of "Ready to Ride," highlighting the collaborative process at Roanoke Records and the invaluable contributions of talented musicians like Michael Cleveland.But the episode isn't all about music—it's deeply personal too. Will opens up about the tragic loss of his brother Daniel to a heroin overdose and his close collaborator Kern Pratt to COVID-19. He shares his journey to sobriety and his mission to raise awareness about addiction, underscoring the transformative power of music and faith. We also touch on the importance of authenticity in social media and shed light on Will's future plans, including a European tour and new music releases. Tune in for an episode brimming with heartfelt stories, life-changing experiences, and inspiring insights into the world of country and blues music.Show InformationHost: Jay FranzeGuest: Will WesleyRecorded: June 3, 2024LinksJay Franze: https://JayFranze.comWill Wesley: https://www.willwesleymusic.com/ Support the Show.
In this episode, Brian and Jeffrey discuss his career path, the evolution of his world view, and approaching all things with curiosity. He shares poignant quotes and references that serve to frame his thought processes Watch this episode on YouTube https://youtu.be/C0OjL7cq-No Learn more: Host: Jeffrey M. Zucker Producer: Kait Grey Editor: Nick Case Recording date: 4/8/24 Brian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/btabrams/ B Ventures Group: https://www.bventuresgroup.com/ Bio: Having managed over $1 billion in assets, seen nearly 10,000 startups, sat on over 15 boards of directors, and generated top-tier returns, I've learned that a human-centric approach to investment is not only the right way but also the best way. “Who?” and “Why?” are much more important questions than “What?” and “How?”. At its best, venture capital should be a financial means to a human end, not the other way around. Today I'm working to discover and connect with great human beings around the world in emerging regions such as Southeast Asia (e.g. Vietnam) and Central/Eastern Europe (e.g. Ukraine, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria) as well as “hot spot” ecosystems (e.g. Tel Aviv, Berlin, Tallinn, Reykjavik, and many others). I also have a passion for peacebuilding and conflict resolution, and I'm exploring ways to apply the venture capital model toward a more peaceful world. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 2:20 - What Motivates You? 6:40 - Early Life 9:49 - Education 13:55 - Early Career 28:07 - Shift in Career 31:32 - B Ventures Group 38:31 - AI 43:55 - Peace and Conflict Resolution with AI 47:58 - Sourcing Deals 52:41 - Future of B Ventures Group 55:24 - When Work Affected Change 57:19 - Mentor 59:04 - Ask Jeff a Question 1:11:25 - Most Grateful for 1:13:06 - Snap Your Fingers 1:15:52 - How to Support
What does it mean to live with heart and humanity? --- Before you negotiate next, LISTEN to this! Welcome to Deal Talk, the show where you learn the art and science of deal-making.This episode puts you in the driver's seat for your next negotiation.Brian Abrams shares valuable insights and practical advice on what to do before, during, and after your negotiation. Learn more about Brian Abrams: www.linkedin.com/in/btabrams --- Hosted by Shane Ray Martin, the Founder & CEO of Mediation Table and seasoned negotiator passionate about helping you harness the power of effective communication using AI.Follow Shane and get free negotiation tips every week: linkedin.com/in/shaneraymartinShow sponsored by: Food and Courage – get your last minute holiday shoppoing complete!
On this week's On-Screen Live, the guys are going over the weekend box office, chatting about Marty's new film, Killers of the Flower Moon, as well as the not-so-great PG-13 Five Nights at Freddy's, recommending some Halloween horror viewing, and chatting with author Brian Abrams about his rad, new book, "You Talkin' to Me?: The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes" which you can (and should!) buy here: https://bit.ly/3FCceZN. Don't miss your chance to catch the replay of our digital live show on Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (including the bonus After Party Q&A), it's available now through Thursday, November 2nd! This is of course the audio-only edition of On-Screen Live, if you want the full experience, check out the show on our YouTube channel. Watch live Mondays at 12pm/et or catch the replay whenever. While you're there, be sure to like this episode and subscribe to the channel! Set up notifications so you don't miss a moment of new content from us! Want more WHM? Join our Patreon fam today and instantly unlock hours and hours of exclusive bonus content, starting as low as $2 a month—with the all-new AD-FREE We Hate Movies starting at the $8 level! Be sure to get your tickets for the WHM Holiday Extravaganza where we're talking The Santa Clause! Check out the WHM Merch Store featuring new Polish Decoy, Forrest the Universal Soldier, and 'Jack Kirby' designs!
Content Warning: Brief Nazi/Holocaust DiscussionTake a stiff upper lip and ring the bell, we're taking our tea and talking The Remains of the Day (1993) with author Brian Abrams! Despite Sophia's continued lack of automobile knowledge, we soldier on to striking performances and tight recollections of days gone by. Moviestruck would like to acknowledge the importance of the actors on strike for equity in Hollywood. The films on this podcast would not exist without their work, creativity, and dedication, and they deserve to be compensated fairly and treated with respect by the studios and streaming services who profit from their efforts. If you are able, please show your solidarity through a donation to the Entertainment Community Fund (https://entertainmentcommunity.org/) to help the actors on the picket lines stand strong for their art. Where to find Brain:Check out Brian's brand-new book: "You Talkin' to Me?": The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie QuotesYou can also follow Brian on Letterboxd and on Bluesky. Contact the Podmoviestruckpod@gmail.comwww.moviestruck.transistor.fmPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/moviestruckDiscord: https://discord.gg/cT2vm3KdeSBlueSky: @moviestruck.bsky.socialTheme by Prod. DomSoundcloudThank you to our $10 Patrons!Madilyn Dyche, Ethan Stine, Jim8333, Jacob Hunt, Azraq Shinji, Case Aiken, Ebony Voigt, AnOptimist, Lairde Ray, the Norwegian one, Travis Poe, William Warren, Stag Hart (Deer Deer), Norbert Wagner III, Alexander mendez, Mura Purcell, insomnite, Link Brenton, Nathan Dunlap, DaddySwan, Jason S. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★
Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more When my friend Brian Abrams reached out to ask me if I would be interested in having him on the show to talk about his new book about famous movie quotes I thought - I'd love to have you on but I'm not sure I am the best person to interview you on this which is why I reached out to my friend, Comedian and film nerd Christian Finnegan. I loved producing this interview and I hope you love hearing it. Thanks again to Christian and Brian for doing it! Subscribe to Christian's music discovery newsletter New Music for Olds Get the Book! "You Talkin' to Me?”: The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes is a fun, fascinating, and exhaustively reported look at all the iconic Hollywood movie quotes we know and love. Drawing on interviews, archival sleuthing, and behind-the-scenes details, the book examines the origins and deeper meanings of hundreds of film lines: how they've impacted, shaped, and reverberated through the culture, defined eras in Hollywood, and become cemented in the modern lexicon. Packed with film stills, sidebars, lists, and other fun detours throughout movie history, the book covers all genres and a diverse range of directors, writers, and audiences. Brian Abrams is the author Obama: An Oral History as well as three bestselling Kindle Singles oral histories: And NOW…An Oral History of Late Night with David Letterman, 1982–1993; Gawker: An Oral History; and Die Hard: An Oral History. Abrams has written for the Washington Post Magazine, Time, and The Lowbrow Reader. He lives in New York City. You can visit brianlabrams.com for more information and follow the author on Twitter @BrianAbrams. Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe
Frank first discusses Sen. Tommy Tuberville reporting former CIA director Hayden to Capitol Police over a tweet he posted and then Robert Turner, Former Republican Congressman from New York and author of the new book “That was Then: Life Lessons From Queens, Hollywood & The Halls of Congress” joins Frank to talk about his book. After, Frank hosts a Midnight Panel with Michael Tracey, independent journalist (reporting live from England) and Debbie Schlussel, attorney, author, political commentator and film critic to talk about the war in Israel. Next, Frank talks about the proposal to make flag football a sport for the upcoming 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and speaks to Brian Abrams, veteran journalist and author, whose latest book is “You Talkin' to Me?": The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes” about the greatest movie lines of all time. Later, Frank talks about the FBI and DNA, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Abrams, veteran journalist and author, whose latest book is “You Talkin' to Me?": The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes” Topic: The greatest movie lines of all time Website: https://www.brianlabrams.com/ Social Media: https://twitter.com/brianabrams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Thank you for being part of the conversation. This is Play It Forward. Real people. Real stories. The struggle to Play It Forward Episode 597 With Author Brian Abrams You Talkin To Me? Iconic movie lines have long dominated pop culture — a simple line in a film can turn into its own entity, almost outliving the film itself! Brian Abrams explores this phenomenon in “You Talkin' to Me?”: The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes (Workman Publishing; September 26, 2023; Paperback; $19.99), an endlessly fascinating look at classic Hollywood movie quotes from Casablanca to Dirty Harry and The Godfather to Mean Girls. “You Talkin' To Me?” is an exploration of how dialogue can transcend context and impact culture, define actors' careers, and become cemented in the modern lexicon. Beginning with the 1920's with the first feature-length film with sound, The Jazz Singer, which introduced the likes of “Wait a minute! Wait a minute! You ain't heard nothin' yet”, “You Talkin' to Me?” dives into each era of film thereafter, granting readers an intimate look into films we love, films we forgot, or films we've never seen yet have somehow heard time and time again.
Brian Abrams returned to the show for a fun conversation about his new book “You Talkin' to Me?”: The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes ." ABOUT THE AUTHORBrian Abrams is the author of many best-selling oral histories, tackling the subjects of Late Night with David Letterman, Gawker, Die Hard, and the Obama presidency. He was dubbed “the Ken Burns of presidential alcoholism” upon publication of his first book, Party Like a President: True Tales of Inebriation, Lechery, and Mischief from the Oval Office.
Iconic movie lines have long dominated pop culture — a simple line in a film can turn into its own entity, almost outliving the film itself! Brian Abrams explores this phenomenon in “You Talkin' to Me?”: The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes, an endlessly fascinating look at classic Hollywood movie quotes from Casablanca to Dirty Harry and The Godfather to Mean Girls. “You Talkin' To Me?” is an exploration of how dialogue can transcend context and impact culture, define actors' careers, and become cemented in the modern lexicon. Beginning with the 1920's with the first feature-length film with sound, The Jazz Singer, which introduced the likes of “Wait a minute! Wait a minute! You ain't heard nothin' yet”, “You Talkin' to Me?” dives into each era of film thereafter, granting readers an intimate look into films we love, films we forgot, or films we've never seen yet have somehow heard time and time again.
How many movie lines do you quote each day? Author Brian Abrams has you beat. He has a whole new book out on iconic film lines over the history of Hollywood, including our beloved '80s. He joins the show this week to talk about "You Talkin' To Me? The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes." The Stuck in the '80s podcast is sponsored by The 80s Cruise. Join all your '80s friends on the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas on Feb. 29 to March 7 for a weeklong trip back to the '80s. The lineup includes: 38 Special, Air Supply, The English Beat, Soft Cell, Debbie Gibson, Sebastian Bach, Steve Pearcy of Ratt, Ray Parker Jr., Sheena Easton, Wang Chung, Midnight Star, Animotion, Real Life, Escape Club, When in Rome UK, Marky Ramone's Blitzkrieg and more. Original MTV veejays Alan Hunter and Mark Goodman will be there to host along with Downtown Julie Brown. Listen to the show to get our promo code for $200 of cabin credit for first-time guests. The 2024 cruise is sold out but you can still join the wait list and make it! Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the hosts of the podcast. Find out more at our official Patreon page. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 18th year in 2023, at sit80s.com.
On today's show. The Vern is joined by special guest and author Brian Abrams to talk about his new book. "You Talking to Me" The Defentive Guide to Movie Quotes. They talk about a lot of great things from the book and many other amazing things not from the book, but are fun to listen to. You can find more about the book by clicking the name of it . Follow Brian on Letterboxd https://letterboxd.com/brianabrams/ Ad Spots Middle Class Film Class Science Fiction Remnant Sponsor Newsly https://newsly.me/ (Use Promo Code Recall and get one month free of Premium) Watch on YouTube --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinemarecall/support
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Brian talked with Len Berman and Michael Riedel about the most popular movie quotes ever.
The writer Brian Abrams, author of the new book "You Talkin' to Me?”: The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes, joins me from New York City to discuss Sam Peckinpah and his underrated 1972 rodeo drama Junior Bonner starring Steve McQueen and Joe Don Baker. Right after Peckinpah wrapped on his controversial Straw Dogs in England, he jumped into production on Junior Bonner, a small-stakes character study about an aging rodeo rider (McQueen) who returns to his hometown of Prescott, Arizona to compete for one more victory and to reconnect with his family, including his oafish brother, local real estate developer Curly (Baker) and his estranged parents (Robert Preston and Ida Lupino). It's also the story of the landscape of the American West giving way to the suburban sprawl and exploitation of the modern world, literally being bulldozed all around the Bonner family. As Junior's rodeo star father Ace asks: “If this world's all about winners, what's for the losers?” Dismissed in its day, and somewhat of an outlier in Peckinpah's run of action films in the 1970s, time has been kind to Junior Bonner, which can be appreciated now as a Hangout Movie, three days in the life of an aging rodeo star and a fading way of life, vividly brought to life by Peckinpah and his cast. Plus we discuss Brian's new book, which looks into the origins of hundreds of classic movie lines across American film history, how some lines have entered the lexicon and live on in the culture, and the movie quotes we each have rolling around in our heads. Become a patron of the podcast to access to exclusive episodes every month, including our continuing Miami Vice sidebar series. Over 30% of Junk Filter episodes are exclusively available to patrons. To support this show directly please subscribe at https://www.patreon.com/junkfilter Follow Brian Abrams on Twitter. Brian's book "You Talkin' to Me?”: The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes is now available. Trailer for Junior Bonner (Sam Peckinpah, 1972) Music video for “Too Late For Goodbyes”, Julian Lennon (directed by Sam Peckinpah, 1984)
Before we get started: apologies for the downgrade in my audio quality about 10 minutes into this episode. My computer, unappreciative of the coffee I spilled on it earlier in the week, decided to restart itself mid-recording in protest. It shall be punished greatly. —— This week I'm joined by Brian Abrams, author of “You Talkin' to Me?”: The Definitive Guide to Iconic Movie Quotes. We discussed how he pared his list down, the research that went into making this more than a mere list of his personal favorites, and the evolution of the iconic movie quote into a versatile form of meme-creation. If you enjoyed the episode, make sure to share it with a friend!
Brian Abrams is our guest this week! Brian was most recently president of Ibex Investors, where he co-founded their Israel fund in 2011 and helped grow it from $2 million to more than $700 million in assets over the course of a decade. On this episode he shares his thoughts on Israel's startup culture and how it compares to Denver's plus tactical tips for founders on how to be resilient and go with the flow when things are uncertain. Brian's Colorado Company to WatchIbottaListen now on: Podopolo | Amazon Music (Alexa) | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google PodcastsCheck out more about what we're up to at Range.vc Connect with hosts Adam and Chris and the Range VC team on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/range-ventures/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Transit agencies across the nation, including Tampa Bay, are actively recruiting, hiring, and training future transit bus operators. What does it take to become an operator? What are the unknown benefits of serving the transportation public? We hear from two former drivers who have advanced into transit leadership careers, Brian Abrams of the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) and A.J. Ortiz of the Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA).
After working in the theme park industry for 16 years and being a theme park junkie for his entire life, Brian Abrams comes on the show to discuss everything you need to know about theme parks. From stories about working the parking lot shift to where to get the best food, you'll want listen to this one as you plan your next vacation! Don't forget to subscribe to on Spotify to get updates on episodes and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @plusdelta3 and follow Brian's adventures @theabramsadventure on Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/plusndelta/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/plusndelta/support
Dorian Wallace is a composer and professional piano player that was formerly a member of the New Jersey National Guard's 63rd Army Band. He grew up in a small town in Ohio and joined the Ohio National Guard for money to go to college. Before finishing, he realized that life would lead him to spontaneously move to New York City. Wallace has collaborated with artists such as Bonita Oliver, John Sanborn, Paul Pinto, Pamela Z, Charlotte Mundy, Frank London, and Nicholas Finch, to name a few. Additionally, Wallace is one of New York City's most in-demand dance accompanists, he has played for Martha Graham Dance Company, Doug Varone and Dancers, Juilliard, New York University, Columbia University, and many, many others. He also teaches Music for Dancers at the Martha Graham School and is a teaching artist for the Mark Morris Dance Accompaniment Training Program. Wallace received a BA in Music Therapy from Montclair State University, studying under Dr. Brian Abrams and Dr. Michael Viega. He currently resides in Harlem, NYC, with his partner Hajnal Pivnick and their daughter Ildikó.
My former professor, Dr. Brian Abrams joins us on the show today and it's such a treat to pick the brain of someone so revered in the field of music therapy. He speaks about his beginnings in the field, compassion fatigue, what's it's like to teach during a pandemic, and more.Brian Abrams, Ph.D., MT-BC, LCAT, Analytical Music Therapist and Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery, has been a music therapist since 1995, with experience across a wide range of clinical contexts. Prior to his current position at Montclair State University as Associate Professor of Music (2008-present) and Coordinator of Music Therapy (2010-present), he served on the faculty at Immaculata University (2004-2008) and Utah State University (2001-2004). He has published and presented internationally on a wide range of topics such as music therapy in cancer care, music psychotherapy, music therapy and transgenerational trauma, humanistic music therapy, and the interdisciplinary area of Health Humanities, including his role as one of five authors of a 2015 book by that title. He has also contributed to the establishment of several medical music therapy programs. He has served on the editorial boards of numerous journals, such as Music Therapy Perspectives, the Nordic Journal of Music Therapy, and Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy. From 2005 to 2011, he served on the Board of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA), including as President from 2007-2009. From 2005 through the present, he has served on the AMTA Assembly of Delegates, including as Assembly Representative on the AMTA Board of Directors from 2010-2013, and as Assembly Speaker from 2012-2013. He currently serves on the AMTA Board of Directors (2000-present) as an Assembly Representative Alternate.To learn more about Dr. Abrams, and the music therapy program at my alma mater, Montclair State, click here.To learn more about music therapy, click here.To leave a review on Apple, click here. Reviews help get the podcast to more listeners. Thanks to all who've reviewed so far!To access host, Tammy Takaishi's blog and personal website, click here.
I know, I know…. This weekend's episode is NOT the one you expected. Instead of completing the Blanche Wiesen Cook biography of Eleanor Roosevelt, as intended, I am offering you ANOTHER Presidential themed episode. Almost 3 years ago, I reviewed the humorous, yet enlightening, book “Party Like A President” by Brian Abrams. For your listening pleasure, I have revamped, reedited, and reissued Episode FOUR of the Brook Reading podcast! I hope you enjoy, and stay tuned for next weekend, when I will ACTUALLY finish our journey with Eleanor. Happy reading! Intro Theme Song Provided By: Sean Faust Outro Theme Song Provided By: Victoria Timpanaro
I sat down with Brian Abrams, Sr. Director of Consumer Experience at LivePerson, to discuss how messaging helps dealerships increase efficiency and expand the capacity of their staff across all functions — from BDC departments, to sales managers, to home-based employees. Hear firsthand how a conversational strategy can help you maintain a personal relationship with your customers and deliver rich care, sales and marketing experiences at scale through AI-powered messaging.
What is the defining achievement of Barack Obama? For a time, it seemed it would be his foreign policy: the Paris Agreement, diplomatic relations with Cuba, and getting Iran to give up its nuclear weapons program. When Trump got elected and those deals got undone, it seemed it would be the Affordable Care Act. But after plummeting for several years, the uninsured rate among adults has begun to creep back up. Obama did avert a second Great Depression, but history is not kind to averters: with time, what didn’t happen tends to get eclipsed by what did. And what did happen under Obama is a recovery that was slow and weak. Black homeownership rates, which took a major hit during the financial crisis, are the lowest they’ve ever been.Maybe, then, Obama will be remembered for the fact of his election (though he and senior adviser Valerie Jarrett claim that getting a black man elected was nothing compared to getting the healthcare bill passed) and creating a brand of neoliberal multiculturalism for party elites to use and enjoy in years to come. Yet the defeat of Hillary Clinton in 2016 and the failure of Kamala Harris to dominate the 2020 campaign threaten that inheritance. So perhaps Obama’s most important legacy will be one of productive disappointment: energizing a multiracial coalition of young voters whose subsequent disaffections with Obamaism and inclinations toward socialism are today remaking the left.Since the 2016 election, many members of the Obama administration have written their memoirs in the hope of defining that legacy. In addition, more than a hundred men and women who worked in and around the White House have given their reminiscences to Brian Abrams, who has composed a remarkably fluid oral history of the Obama years. We’ve not yet heard from the man himself. While it’s not unprecedented for the president’s men and women to get the first word, the effect of his silence and their volubility is to decenter a presidency that, more than most, was centered on one man and his words. Obama had an uncanny ability to make sense of his place in history, to narrate what it was that he was doing. His politics had its limits, but they were often, and often knowingly, self-imposed. No matter how circumscribed the view, Obama managed to conjure a sense of what lay beyond it. With one exception, none of his people has that sense of time or place. They’re bound by a perimeter that is not of their making and that lies beyond their ken.At the same time, not only do the Obamanauts wish to salvage Obama’s legacy from Donald Trump; they also believe Obama’s legacy can save us from Donald Trump. “My hope in writing this book,” says Dan Pfeiffer, who ran communications in the White House, is that “if we learn the right lessons” from Obama, “we can ensure that Donald Trump is an aberration.” That puts Obama’s legacy at a double disadvantage: defended by some of its least persuasive advocates and defined by what it is not. Burdened by a future he had a hand in making but no intention of creating, Obama gets reimagined in these memoirs and reminiscences in light of everything he sought to avoid: the destructiveness of the president who came after him, and the irresponsibility of the Republicans who came before him and dogged him throughout his time in office. Instead of a clear outline of the man, we get the shadow of his enemies. That’s not fair to Obama, but as he’s the one who chose these people to speak for him while he was in office, they are the ones who’ve chosen to speak for him when he’s out. So it will remain, until he writes his memoirs.The Obamanauts have an argument that they think can be used to defeat the Republicans. It is an argument that sets out what liberals and Democrats should be saying, and how they should be saying it, in the next election and beyond. It is part sense—about economic policy, foreign policy, and so on—and part sensibility: about norms, the presidency, and how our public life should be conducted. Because the sense is so thin in these memoirs, the sensibility winds up mattering more. Which is probably for the best. For it’s that sensibility that gives us the clearest view of what Obamaism, beneath and beyond Obama, was all about. It’s the style of leading sectors in the Democratic Party, currently embattled against the left, though we hear little mention of that battle here. But most of all, it’s that style that answers the question: What is Obama’s legacy? For better or worse, and at least for now, it’s the Obamanauts themselvesRead the rest of this article at The Dissent Magazine.Corey Robin is the author, most recently, of The Enigma of Clarence Thomas. He is a professor of political science at Brooklyn College and the CUNY Graduate Center. You can visit his website and you can find him on twitter. Get full access to Historic.ly at historicly.substack.com/subscribe
So many staffing and recruiting firms are "one-man shows". In our conversation with Brian Abrams he'll reveal what made him want to break out on his own. We'll also discuss: What were some of the challenges of being a one man show? What are some of the differences between being a solo recruiter and working for a bigger firm? What advice Brian has for start-ups? Why turning down some business was the right strategy for PMO Partners To find out more about PMO Partners visit: https://www.pmopart.com/.
Paul goes behind the curtain with author Brian Abrams to discuss his latest “Obama: An Oral History 2009-2007. This fascinating book is told through the attributed quotes and statements who were there and saw first hand the Obama presidency and administration. From David Axelrod and Valerie Jarrett to Rahm Emanuel and White House photographer Pete […]
Brian Abrams’s new book “OBAMA: An Oral History 2009-2017” is the first comprehensive look into President Barack Obama’s White House. Featuring on-the-record conversations with over 100 West Wing staffers, administration insiders, legislators, political opponents and rival campaign managers, the book offers what Kirkus Review called “an entertaining, enlightening look at an administration that was never dull.” In this installment of “Leonard Lopate at Large,” Brian tells Leonard about the revelations he uncovered about America’s first African-American president while working on the book and reflects on the process that went into compiling the first oral history of Obama’s eight years of in office, as told by the people who were there.
So, do you like Cars 3 director Bobby Hacker? What about Vice writer Alison Stevenson? And how about Brian Abrams, author of Obama: An Oral History (previously of Heeb and Death and Taxes)? All these acclaimed past Frotcast guests join Matt Lieb from the Star Wars Show and me, Vince Mancini from FilmDrunk, for a … Continue reading 376: To All The Guests We’ve Loved Before →
Two top Trump-world figures in disgrace. This week, twin legal developments rocked the presidency: Trump's former campaign boss Paul Manafort was found guilty of tax and bank fraud, and his longtime lawyer Michael Cohen pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations while implicating the president in a crime. MoJo's DC bureau chief David Corn tells you what happens next. Also on the show: Kansas City mayoral candidate Jason Kander talks to Mother Jones Editor-in-Chief Clara Jeffery about his new memoir, "Outside the Wire"—and one of the best Twitter comebacks we've ever seen. And finally, MoJo's Ben Dreyfuss chats with the author of another new book, “Obama: An Oral History,” Brian Abrams, about how to judge the Obama years, now that we know what comes next. Three fascinating conversations about where America has been, and where it's going.
Brian Abrams interviewed more than 100 people – Democrats, Republicans, cabinet officials, White House aides, campaign operatives, congresspeople and activists – to piece together a comprehensive oral history of the Barack Obama presidency, in Obama: An Oral History, 2009-2017 (Little A, 2018). Based almost solely on the words of those who... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Abrams interviewed more than 100 people – Democrats, Republicans, cabinet officials, White House aides, campaign operatives, congresspeople and activists – to piece together a comprehensive oral history of the Barack Obama presidency, in Obama: An Oral History, 2009-2017 (Little A, 2018). Based almost solely on the words of those who helped Obama win election and govern the country, Abrams begins with Obama's famous anti-war speech in 2002 and carries the reader through the shocking aftermath of Donald Trump's election victory. Through often candid and unvarnished remembrances, readers will relive the debates between Democrats and Republicans, and between pragmatists and idealists, that shaped Obama's legacy and continue to reverberate. Abrams gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most dramatic presidencies in history. Bill Scher is a Contributing Editor for POLITICO Magazine. He has provided political commentary on CNN, NPR and MSNBC. He has been published in The New York Times, The New Republic, and The New York Daily News among other publications. He is author of Wait! Don't Move to Canada, published by Rodale in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies
Brian Abrams interviewed more than 100 people – Democrats, Republicans, cabinet officials, White House aides, campaign operatives, congresspeople and activists – to piece together a comprehensive oral history of the Barack Obama presidency, in Obama: An Oral History, 2009-2017 (Little A, 2018). Based almost solely on the words of those who helped Obama win election and govern the country, Abrams begins with Obama’s famous anti-war speech in 2002 and carries the reader through the shocking aftermath of Donald Trump’s election victory. Through often candid and unvarnished remembrances, readers will relive the debates between Democrats and Republicans, and between pragmatists and idealists, that shaped Obama’s legacy and continue to reverberate. Abrams gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most dramatic presidencies in history. Bill Scher is a Contributing Editor for POLITICO Magazine. He has provided political commentary on CNN, NPR and MSNBC. He has been published in The New York Times, The New Republic, and The New York Daily News among other publications. He is author of Wait! Don’t Move to Canada, published by Rodale in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Abrams interviewed more than 100 people – Democrats, Republicans, cabinet officials, White House aides, campaign operatives, congresspeople and activists – to piece together a comprehensive oral history of the Barack Obama presidency, in Obama: An Oral History, 2009-2017 (Little A, 2018). Based almost solely on the words of those who helped Obama win election and govern the country, Abrams begins with Obama’s famous anti-war speech in 2002 and carries the reader through the shocking aftermath of Donald Trump’s election victory. Through often candid and unvarnished remembrances, readers will relive the debates between Democrats and Republicans, and between pragmatists and idealists, that shaped Obama’s legacy and continue to reverberate. Abrams gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most dramatic presidencies in history. Bill Scher is a Contributing Editor for POLITICO Magazine. He has provided political commentary on CNN, NPR and MSNBC. He has been published in The New York Times, The New Republic, and The New York Daily News among other publications. He is author of Wait! Don’t Move to Canada, published by Rodale in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Abrams interviewed more than 100 people – Democrats, Republicans, cabinet officials, White House aides, campaign operatives, congresspeople and activists – to piece together a comprehensive oral history of the Barack Obama presidency, in Obama: An Oral History, 2009-2017 (Little A, 2018). Based almost solely on the words of those who helped Obama win election and govern the country, Abrams begins with Obama’s famous anti-war speech in 2002 and carries the reader through the shocking aftermath of Donald Trump’s election victory. Through often candid and unvarnished remembrances, readers will relive the debates between Democrats and Republicans, and between pragmatists and idealists, that shaped Obama’s legacy and continue to reverberate. Abrams gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most dramatic presidencies in history. Bill Scher is a Contributing Editor for POLITICO Magazine. He has provided political commentary on CNN, NPR and MSNBC. He has been published in The New York Times, The New Republic, and The New York Daily News among other publications. He is author of Wait! Don’t Move to Canada, published by Rodale in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Abrams interviewed more than 100 people – Democrats, Republicans, cabinet officials, White House aides, campaign operatives, congresspeople and activists – to piece together a comprehensive oral history of the Barack Obama presidency, in Obama: An Oral History, 2009-2017 (Little A, 2018). Based almost solely on the words of those who helped Obama win election and govern the country, Abrams begins with Obama’s famous anti-war speech in 2002 and carries the reader through the shocking aftermath of Donald Trump’s election victory. Through often candid and unvarnished remembrances, readers will relive the debates between Democrats and Republicans, and between pragmatists and idealists, that shaped Obama’s legacy and continue to reverberate. Abrams gives readers a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most dramatic presidencies in history. Bill Scher is a Contributing Editor for POLITICO Magazine. He has provided political commentary on CNN, NPR and MSNBC. He has been published in The New York Times, The New Republic, and The New York Daily News among other publications. He is author of Wait! Don’t Move to Canada, published by Rodale in 2006. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brian Abrams interviewed more than 100 people – Democrats, Republicans, cabinet officials, White House aides, campaign operatives, congresspeople and activists – to piece together a comprehensive oral history of the Barack Obama presidency, in Obama: An Oral History, 2009-2017 (Little A, 2018). Based almost solely on the words of those who... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Deep inside our first reality TV presidency, one designed, whether you like the policy or not, to squeeze maximum drama from every encounter, it’s almost hard to remember that the Obama presidency was 180 degrees away. It was built on the idea of “no drama.” In the current context, it may look almost dull. It was professional, competent and the apogee of the work of hundreds, who’s life's work was to serve their country, and leave it better than they found it. That’s why perhaps now, more than ever, we need the bracing reminder of what competence, rational decision making, and hard work were really like in the exercise of government. Brian Abrams does this in his comprehensive oral history of the Obama administration, Obama: An Oral History. My conversation with Brian Abrams:
When Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to President Obama (now co-host of the popular podcast Pod Save America), shut the door to the Oval Office for the last time—closing the chapter on our first African-American President, and leaving the highest office in the land to Donald J. Trump, racist and reality TV star—it was more bitter than sweet. Pheiffer tells the story of his fascinating years serving President Barack Obama and gives his take on many subjects including how Democrats can win back the Oval Office in his smart, witty, revealing new memoir YES WE (STILL) CAN: POLITICS IN THE AGE OF OBAMA, TWITTER AND TRUMP, an irreverent, no B.S. take on the politics of our time. Recently,Pfeiffer joined Halli at her table, the podcast posted at Halli Casser-Jayne, along with author Brian Abrams whose new book is OBAMA: AN ORAL HISTORY 2009-2017.On November 9, 2016, Pfeiffer, like many of us, woke up wondering WTF had just happened. How had Donald Trump won the White House? How had a decent and thoughtful president been succeeded by a buffoonish reality TV star, and as many of us wondered, asked himself: What do we do now? But instead of throwing away his phone and moving to another country, which he admits were his first and second thoughts, Pfeiffer decided to tell to tell his surreal story, recounting how Barack Obama navigated the insane political forces that created Trump, explaining why everyone got 2016 wrong, and offering a path for where Democrats go from here. In his new book YES WE (STILL) CAN.Obtaining unprecedented access to Obamaworld, interviewing aides and advisers in the administration and on the campaigns as well as several elected members of Congress, both Democrat and Republican, journalist Brian Abrams set out to compile an oral history of Barack Obama's presidency. The result is his book OBAMA: AN ORAL HISTORY 2009-2017 an immersive chronology of the politics and governing behind a landmark American presidency, manna for those who revere President Obama and even those who do not, certainly an important read for all historically minded. Offering behind-the-scenes stories, this amazing compilation illuminates the inner-workings of an administration through more than one hundred exclusive interviews with senior staffers including Jon Favreau, David Axelrod, Rahm Emanuel, Valerie Jarrett, and David Plouffe; cabinet members such as Leon Panetta, Jack Lew, and Arne Duncan; and key lawmakers: Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Joe Lieberman, Scott Brown, and Barbara Boxer, among many others.Dan Pfeiffer, Pod Save America, Brian Abrams, President Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Democrats, Republicans, politics, history, books, authors -- we have it all for you on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show the new podcast posted at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com.
In his first major speech since leaving office, former U.S. President Barack Obama slammed ‘strongman politics' -- an obvious dig at the current President of the United States Donald Trump -- and defended globalization. This week on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show we are taking a look at Barack Obama, the man and his presidency when joining me at my table is the author of the hot new book OBAMA: AN ORAL HISTORY 2009-2017, Brian Abrams and Jonathan Chait, a political columnist for New York magazine here to talk about his book AUDACITY, HOW BARACK OBAMA DEFIED HIS CRITICS AND CREATED A LEGACY THAT WILL PREVAIL. The podcast will be posted at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com.Obtaining unprecedented access to Obamaworld, interviewing aides and advisers in the administration and on the campaigns as well as several elected members of Congress, both Democrat and Republican, journalist Brian Abrams set out to compile an oral history of Barack Obama's presidency. The result is his book OBAMA: AN ORAL HISTORY 2009-2017 an immersive chronology of the politics and governing behind a landmark American presidency, manna for those who revere President Obama and even those who do not, certainly an important read for all historically minded. Offering behind-the-scenes stories, this amazing compilation illuminates the inner-workings of an administration through more than one hundred exclusive interviews with senior staffers including Jon Favreau, David Axelrod, Rahm Emanuel, Valerie Jarrett, and David Plouffe; cabinet members such as Leon Panetta, Jack Lew, and Arne Duncan; and key lawmakers: Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Joe Lieberman, Scott Brown, and Barbara Boxer, among many others.Jonathan Chait is a political columnist for New York magazine. Previously a senior editor at the New Republic he has also written for the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. He has been featured throughout the media, including appearances on NPR, MSNBC, Fox News, CNN, HBO, The Colbert Report, Talk of the Nation, C-Span, Hardball, and on talk radio in every major city in America. Jonathan Chait comes to The Halli Casser-Jayne Show to talk about his brand new book AUDACITY, HOW BARACK OBAMA DEFIED HIS CRITICS AND CREATED A LEGACY THAT WILL PREVAIL, in which he makes the argument that most of Obama's achievements will not only survive a Trump administration, but also the judgment of time, which will proclaim that Obama was among the greatest and most effective presidents in American history.Barack Obama, POTUS, Obama administration, politics, Donald Trump, authors, books, The Halli Casser-Jayne has it all for you, the podcast posted at Halli Casser-Jayne dot com.
It feels like a lifetime ago, I know. But so much of what’s happening today – the divides, anger, insults, policy realities – have emerged as a reaction to the Obama years. To understand today, it helps to understand what came before.Brian Abrams makes an important contribution to the process. Abrams specializes in oral histories – talking with key players and letting their words, almost exclusively, tell the story.Done well, this approachthoughtful narrative. That’s exactly what Abrams did his new book “Obama: An Oral History.”It’s a rare opportunity to relive and understand the Obama years, from the inside. Brian talked with many of the key players, Democrats and Republicans. He joined me for a terrific conversation – just what you’d expect from a great storyteller. I think you’ll like it.
It's no secret that Will and Mango love libraries. But are these wonderful institutions built to last? (Our research says: Yes!) Join our Part-Time Geniuses as they trace how libraries have evolved from ultra-secret dens for the elite to community pillars that are happy to lend out neckties along with job advice. Featuring author Brian Abrams. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
We open this week’s show discussing Matt Lieb’s romantic Valentine’s Day on Snuggly Rock, which leads in to other Valentine’s Day stories, and whether we feel pressure to have sex when we can hear lots of sex happening around us. I read the infamous Jack White Guacamole Letter of 2015 and we discuss whether Jack … Continue reading 239: Wetlands, With ‘Party Like A President’ Author Brian Abrams →
Brian Abrams, author of AND NOW...An Oral History of "Late Night with David Letterman," 1982-1993 and Party Like a President: True Tales of Inebriation, Lechery, and Mischief from the Oval Office, talks to Daniel Ford about journalism, New York City, and drunk Presidents. Party Like a President: True Tales of Inebriation, Lechery, and Mischief from the Oval Office is able for pre-order and will be published on Feb. 10.
On January 18, I'll talk with Brian Abrams and Karen Goodman about the music therapy program at Montclair. The Music Therapy training program at Montclair State University is one of the oldest (1969) and foremost training programs in this country. It features closely supervised clinical work each semester, which takes place at both highly reputable local facilities as well as schools, nursing homes and hospitals in New York City. In addition, the program offers a Music Therapy Training Group, Introduction to Guided Imagery and Music, an on-campus music therapy clinic, and specialized courses in piano accompaniment and clinical improvisation. Guest clinicians from the U.S. and other countries frequently make presentations and give workshops. In the past, the following guest clinicians offered workshops and lectures to our students: Clive Robbins, Clare O'Callaghan (Australia), and Elaine Streeter (Great Britain). The MSU Music Therapy program is the only program in the state of New Jersey for educating music therapists and one of the most competitively priced undergraduate and graduate program in the tri-state metropolitan New York City area. All students who have completed this program have found positions.
On January 18, I'll talk with Brian Abrams and Karen Goodman about the music therapy program at Montclair. The Music Therapy training program at Montclair State University is one of the oldest (1969) and foremost training programs in this country. It features closely supervised clinical work each semester, which takes place at both highly reputable local facilities as well as schools, nursing homes and hospitals in New York City. In addition, the program offers a Music Therapy Training Group, Introduction to Guided Imagery and Music, an on-campus music therapy clinic, and specialized courses in piano accompaniment and clinical improvisation. Guest clinicians from the U.S. and other countries frequently make presentations and give workshops. In the past, the following guest clinicians offered workshops and lectures to our students: Clive Robbins, Clare O'Callaghan (Australia), and Elaine Streeter (Great Britain). The MSU Music Therapy program is the only program in the state of New Jersey for educating music therapists and one of the most competitively priced undergraduate and graduate program in the tri-state metropolitan New York City area. All students who have completed this program have found positions.
Why should we develop a personal or professional perspective? I have been thinking a lot about this since interviewing Brian Abrams on May 7 about Development of a Humanistic Perspective on Music Therapy. I also studied different perspectives and developed my own during my graduate work at Texas Woman's University. Lately, I've been reviewing my perspective, both for my work and my personal goals. In this show, find out how to develop a personal and professional perspective. Be sure to tell me your thoughts by commenting at http://themusictherapyshow.blogspot.com
Why should we develop a personal or professional perspective? I have been thinking a lot about this since interviewing Brian Abrams on May 7 about Development of a Humanistic Perspective on Music Therapy. I also studied different perspectives and developed my own during my graduate work at Texas Woman's University. Lately, I've been reviewing my perspective, both for my work and my personal goals. In this show, find out how to develop a personal and professional perspective. Be sure to tell me your thoughts by commenting at http://themusictherapyshow.blogspot.com
While there have certainly been humanistic points of view on the discipline since its inception, I would like to explore a particular way of understanding what music therapy is and what music therapists do, based upon a specific set of inter-related principles with foundations in humanism and person-centered orientations of therapy. It's my hope that developing a perspective in this area will help meaningfully inform music therapy practice, research, and education in ways that are unique, indigenous, and congruent with what many music therapists believe to be the essential core of their work. Brian Abrams, Ph.D., MT-BC, LPC, LCAT, FAMI, has been a music therapist since 1995, with clinical experience involving a wide range of populations. He completed undergraduate studies at Vassar College and SUNY New Paltz, and graduate studies at Temple University. He has served on the music therapy faculty at Utah State University (2001-2004) and Immaculata University (2004-2008), and currently serves as Associate Professor of Music in the Cali School of Music at Montclair State University (since 2008). He has published and presented internationally on a wide range of topics such as person-centered and humanistic perspectives on music therapy, music therapy in cancer care, music psychotherapy, and music therapy research. He has served on numerous editorial boards, including Music Therapy Perspectives, Qualitative Inquiries in Music Therapy, and Voices, and has been a frequent guest reviewer for the Nordic Journal of Music Therapy. Currently, he is serving on the Board of Directors of the American Music Therapy Association (2010-2011), and as Immediate Past-President of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association (2009-2011). In addition, he maintains an individual practice in music psychotherapy, and periodically offers music-centered support groups for cancer survivors. Email: abramsb@mail.montclair.edu
While there have certainly been humanistic points of view on the discipline since its inception, I would like to explore a particular way of understanding what music therapy is and what music therapists do, based upon a specific set of inter-related principles with foundations in humanism and person-centered orientations of therapy. It's my hope that developing a perspective in this area will help meaningfully inform music therapy practice, research, and education in ways that are unique, indigenous, and congruent with what many music therapists believe to be the essential core of their work. Brian Abrams, Ph.D., MT-BC, LPC, LCAT, FAMI, has been a music therapist since 1995, with clinical experience involving a wide range of populations. He completed undergraduate studies at Vassar College and SUNY New Paltz, and graduate studies at Temple University. He has served on the music therapy faculty at Utah State University (2001-2004) and Immaculata University (2004-2008), and currently serves as Associate Professor of Music in the Cali School of Music at Montclair State University (since 2008). He has published and presented internationally on a wide range of topics such as person-centered and humanistic perspectives on music therapy, music therapy in cancer care, music psychotherapy, and music therapy research. He has served on numerous editorial boards, including Music Therapy Perspectives, Qualitative Inquiries in Music Therapy, and Voices, and has been a frequent guest reviewer for the Nordic Journal of Music Therapy. Currently, he is serving on the Board of Directors of the American Music Therapy Association (2010-2011), and as Immediate Past-President of the Mid-Atlantic Region of the American Music Therapy Association (2009-2011). In addition, he maintains an individual practice in music psychotherapy, and periodically offers music-centered support groups for cancer survivors. Email: abramsb@mail.montclair.edu
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