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*Some restrictions apply Touring the vanishing instruments of Beacon Some people take their hats off before entering a house of worship. Joseph Bertolozzi puts on his shoes. "They're like dance shoes," he said while standing outside St. Lawrence Friary in Beacon on a recent afternoon, holding up a pair of shiny black leather shoes with chunky heels but no welt, the skinny strip of leather that attaches the upper part of the shoe to the sole. This makes it easier to play two notes with one foot while working the pedal board beneath a pipe organ. "Some people play in their bare feet or socks," he said. "I use organ shoes." Most people know Bertolozzi as a composer. In 2004 he turned the Mid-Hudson Bridge in Poughkeepsie into the world's largest percussion instrument for Bridge Music, a piece he composed by recording himself "playing" parts of the structure. The success of Bridge Music helped him convince the mayor of Paris to allow him to record himself whacking on the Eiffel Tower with mallets, which became Tower Music. Given his experience with making music emerge from large, ungainly structures, it's unsurprising that his expertise extends to pipe organs, which he has composed for and played worldwide, including at the Vatican. In 2013, to celebrate Beacon's centennial, he compiled a guide to the city's 11 pipe organs and led tours in which he would play some of them. Bertolozzi once arranged a meeting at Max's on Main to organize a larger Hudson Valley Pipe Organ Trail that he envisioned starting at the West Point Cadet Chapel, which has the largest church organ in the world, with 23,500 pipes. In Europe, he knew, organists led tourists around town as they played the same pieces at various churches. But the number of potential stops in the Highlands is plummeting. The instrument at St. Lawrence is scheduled to be removed next month. Development at Craig House, the potential sale of St. Andrew Episcopal Church and relocations at the Carmelite Monastery have put their organs in limbo. At the former Reformed Church, now a performance space known as Prophecy Hall, the owners are discarding its 1895 Geo. H. Ryder & Co. organ because it interferes with the accessibility of the restroom. The organ is free for the taking, although it will cost about $20,000 to move it, according to the Organ Clearing House in Newcastle, Maine. For Bertolozzi, Beacon's vanishing pipe organs represent receding history. "It's an audible link" to the past, he said. "Music is so ephemeral. You play it, it's gone and it's never there again. But if you could bring those people back and play the organ for them, it would be the same sound that they remember. This is the history of Beacon. And it's being ransacked." In the days before radio, many homes had a music room with a piano and other instruments. You flaunted your wealth with a pipe organ and perhaps a dedicated organist. The wealthiest of the wealthy had organs built for their yachts with metals that didn't oxidize in the salt air. Ostentatious wealth was how the 58-pipe organ built by Johnson & Company in 1873 came to be installed in Tioronda, the sprawling mansion owned by the Civil War general Joseph Howland on the outskirts of what was then called Fishkill Landing. In 1915, Tioronda was purchased by two doctors and became the psychiatric hospital known as Craig House. On the hospital's last day in 1999, Bertolozzi played a farewell concert for its employees. The former Craig House is being converted into Mirbeau Inn & Spa, a luxury resort. Bertolozzi said the owners plan to restore the facade but not the organ itself, which he guesses would cost $500,000. The oldest organ in the city is at St. Andrew. It was built by George Jardine & Son and predates the Civil War and the building. Bertolozzi believes it was relocated around the turn of the 20th century from a chapel on DeWindt Street or a carriage house chapel on South Avenue, both of which are gone. The church has put the building on the mar...

Adrien Stern is the Founder & CEO of Reveel, the on-chain peer-to-peer payments dApp. Before founding Reveel, Adrien led the digital transformation team at BNP Paribas CIB, he was also previously a venture builder, and he owns another company - Bridge Music - a record label and recording studio.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crypto-hipster-podcast/support

In this special episode, Emily shares her experience at the We Bridge Music Festival and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. Listen as she describes her favorite elements from the Expo including the Grammy Museum stage and art exhibition. Then, Emily gives a full review of both nights of the concert. Which performers gained a new fan? Whose set was disappointing? Was night 1 or night 2 better?? Listen to hear it all!Emily also shares her thoughts on the Moonbin tribute. Plus, Queendom shoutouts!Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mKmxX1WdEfrYtWNPT91yw?si=69454b74516f4406Support the show

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In this episode of the podcast Brok & Aaron interview Adrien Stern from Reveel. We discuss their revenue distribution platform and how it's making revenue splitting & collaboration easy in web3 for musicians and creators. About Adrien Stern: Adrien Stern is the CEO & Founder of Reveel (r3vl.xyz), a web3 revenue share company for musicians and creators. Adrien is a musician, producer and manager who has toured across Europe as the guitarist and manager of Swiss reggae band Najavibes. He founded indie label Bridge Music, under which he wrote and produced songs for top reggae artists. After experiencing the painstaking and drawn out process of receiving revenue share payouts from music collaborators across different countries, Adrien built a music blockchain startup to ensure proper music contributor compensation. Today, Reveel is an on-chain revenue management platform that automates revenue distribution among collaborators and gives access to NFT catalog analytics — powering the future of creative collaboration. ABOUT REVEEL (r3vl.xyz): Reveel is a Web3 revenue share protocol, powering the future of creative collaboration. With Reveel, creators can automate revenue distribution among collaborators and access NFT catalog analytics. Backed by Binance Labs and Moment Ventures, Reveel's CEO and Founder is Swiss reggae music artist, producer and manager Adrien Stern. Reveel is based in New York City. For more info, visit: https://www.r3vl.xyz/ Links: https://www.r3vl.xyz/ - https://twitter.com/r3vl_xyz https://twitter.com/adrienstern https://www.instagram.com/r3vl_xyz/ Help us out by following the podcast Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7tI-3hd0ZrmQ7tHEpZrq1g Follow the podcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicnftpod Please Like, Share and Subscribe to the Podcast. Check out Project DJ here: https://www.projectdj.io/ Follow Boi King Koi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/boikingkoi

This is a New Radio Show fueled by faith based music. It consist of live mixes by DJ-Unnoticed. A Christian DJ out of Texas! All Genre of music in the faith Rap, R&B, Jazz, Reggie, even Soul and live worship. Come listen and experience who God is through music and at times special guest artist. (Set1) Elevation rhythm - GROWING PAINS Jor'Dan Armstrong - CALL Sajan Nairiyal x Evan Ford x Chris Howland - DOWN Rehmahz x Bridge Music x Asha Elia - EASY (Unnoticed Song) Evan & Eris Ford x lightMuzik - WHEN IT HURTS (Set2) MCG - NEVER LOST MCG - MY HALLELUJAH DJ Mykeal V - BARBERRY COAT Legend - NEVER SEEN IT YB - STILL GOING (Set3) WYLD & Sharyn - CALL YOUR NAME Terrian - WAKE UP Jor'Dan Armstrong - CLOUT Evan & Eris Ford x lightMuzik - ALWAYS (Set4) VinnyLoveJesus - PURCHASED Naomi Raine - THE FLOW REPRISE KB ft BigBreeze x 1kphew x Wande x Scootie Wop x Mike Tezzy x S.O. x Limoblaze x Tommy Royal x Cardec Drums - KING JESUS PT2 Elijah Jaron - BACK ON THE LABLE Red Tips - REVENGE Kristian Taylor - BIBLE

Sam Alex Pasula talks about the worship movement in India and how Bridge Music was able to work on a vision since it started 10 years ago. He also talks about the heart of worship and how the intimate love of Jesus Christ can change our lives to focus on our calling and the vision that God has placed in our hearts. https://www.bridgemusicindia.com/ https://www.bridgemusicindia.com/samalexpasula https://www.instagram.com/bridgemusicindia/ https://www.instagram.com/samalexpasula/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bellwethers/support

In this so-called life that we claim to be living, I have actually come to the realization that we do not necessarily have life until we meet Christ. Honestly, think about it...because Jesus is the eternal life, we do not give our lives to Christ, instead, we receive His life! In this episode, I am joined with my beloved friend, Myra, and we discuss the life she is now able to live through Christ alone. As well as the ups and downs throughout her journey and how she was able to learn from them as she continued to set her eyes to the center of her life, which is Jesus! Stay Connected Instagram: @bethelspace Email: bethelSpacepodcast@gmail.com Myra's IG: @themyraakn Myra's Makeup Business IG: @theglorycollection (SHOP TODAY XX) Intro & Outro Music Free Me by Bridge Music ft. Sewa *I do not own the song used, all copyrights go to the owners.*

Happy Ghana Independence Day...we dey inside! l know, I know I am a bit late but honestly, we celebrate Ghana every day! In this episode, I am joined by my two good friends, Matilda and Nicole, as we talk about how beautiful our culture is and our childhood growing up. We had a good time reflexing about where we came from and how it has impacted our plans for the future. I hope this episode was able to bring you some laughter as we shared our own stories! Stay Connected Instagram: @bethelspace Email: bethelSpacepodcast@gmail.com Matilda's IG: @babymatildaa Nicole's IG: @im.nickyy Intro & Outro Music Ghana's National Anthem Instrumental Taking Over by Bridge Music ft. Kofi Dartey *I do not own the songs used, all copyrights go to the owners.*

3 months into the year 2021 and we are still trying to adapt to our “new normal” as well as recover from the major series of events from last year. In this introduction episode, I would like to discuss a bit of why I started my own podcast, a look back into 2020, and also how we could plan for our own future. Instead of goals, I explain an alternative method that has been working out for me (well, sometimes lol) and what has given me peace looking forward to this year! Stay Connected Instagram: @bethelspace Email: bethelSpacepodcast@gmail.com Intro & Outro Music Pour It (Remix) by Bridge Music ft. Becca Folkes *I do not own the song used, all copyrights go to the owner.*

Today's HEADLINES: ROKU buying QUIBI shows?  AMAZON buys podcast producer WONDERY US + Global BOX OFFICE updates New Harry Styles + Phoebe Waller Bridge music video   LISTEN TO: HARRY STYLES “Treat people with Kindness” video   TRAILER HOUSE: FOCUS FEATURES “Land” trailer   CONTACT + FOLLOW The Wakeup: On Instagram Here for an early AM podcast preview. Follow on LinkedIn here. Email at Wakeupodcast@gmail.com   

Live Worship with Prakruthi Angelina & Robin William | #WorshipCulture In this episode, Prakruthi Angelina (an incredible minister through worship, writing, mentoring, counselling & featured artist on the song Chattan with Bridge Music) & Robin William lead us into a time of worship on the last episode of “Worship from the Inside Out” on the Worship Culture series.⁣ Thanks for tuning in! For more resources visit www.robinandlenu.com We're on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/robinandlenu Facebook: www.fb.com/robinandlenu YouTube: www.youtube.com/robinandlenu Twitter: www.twitter.com/robinandlenu #WorshipCulture #RobinandLenu #Prakruthi Angelina

#WorshipCulture — Ep.8 — Worship from the Inside Out with Prakruthi Angelina & Robin William What does it look like to worship God from the Inside Out? How can we make our praise more than just an external expression? In this episode, Prakruthi Angelina (an incredible minister through worship, writing, mentoring, counselling & featured artist on the song Chattan with Bridge Music) & Robin William share their thoughts on what it looks like to worship God from the Inside Out. This is a timely conversation you won't want to miss! This is a timely conversation you won't want to miss! Thanks for tuning in! For more resources visit www.robinandlenu.com We're on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/robinandlenu Facebook: www.fb.com/robinandlenu YouTube: www.youtube.com/robinandlenu Twitter: www.twitter.com/robinandlenu #WorshipCulture #RobinandLenu #Prakruthi Angelina

#WorshipCulture — Ep.7 — Worship from the Inside Out with Prakruthi Angelina & Robin William What does it look like to worship God from the Inside Out? How can we make our praise more than just an external expression? In this episode, Prakruthi Angelina (an incredible minister through worship, writing, mentoring, counselling & featured artist on the song Chattan with Bridge Music) & Robin William share their thoughts on what it looks like to worship God from the Inside Out. This is a timely conversation you won't want to miss! This is a timely conversation you won't want to miss! Thanks for tuning in! For more resources visit www.robinandlenu.com We're on social media Instagram: www.instagram.com/robinandlenu Facebook: www.fb.com/robinandlenu YouTube: www.youtube.com/robinandlenu Twitter: www.twitter.com/robinandlenu #WorshipCulture #RobinandLenu #Prakruthi Angelina

It's the season finale and we had to end with a bang! On today's episode Sewa speaks to Reginald Dartey and Melissa Cadet of Bridge Music. We discuss the intersection of songwriting and culture and how to resolve writer's blocks. Bridge Music also discusses how they navigate life as young writers and balance worship artistry with ministry. Stream their albums: https://minstrel.fanlink.to/VV1Follow UsGuests: @bridgemusicHost: @worshipcltrHost: @sewaayoolaBeats: AP Worship Culture Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7aAvUG6sFK1VvYJBv3rh3t

Station To Station goes behind the stages, venues and studios of Kansas City's musical landscape. Musician, writer and 90.9 The Bridge Content Manager Michelle Bacon chats with fellow music professionals about their passions, careers and experiences in an ever-evolving industry. This is a production of the Center Cuts podcast. Please join Michelle as she welcomes Sarah Bradshaw to the inaugural episode of Station To Station. Sarah is the Music Coordinator for 90.9 The Bridge, and serves many roles at the station, including hosting on-air every weeknight and on Sunday afternoons. Sarah discusses her life and musical connections, as well as her roles at The Bridge and how we can build a stronger music community. All songs used with permission from the artists. Thank you for sharing! Other Americans - "Kink Wave" Frogpond - "Talk To Me" The Guild - "Heterogenous" Hi-Lux - "Dance With My Baby" Hope you can join us!

Some think Coronavirus and COVID-19 is a "Detroit" or "Southeast Michigan" problem. But with a lack of access to health care, an older population, and risk factors like tobacco use and poverty, rural and outstate Michigan could get devastated by COVID-19.  To talk about it is Citizens Research Council of Michigan Research Associate Tim Michling. He had an eye-opening piece that might put things in a bit more perspective. You can read it here: https://crcmich.org/all-of-michigan-still-at-risk-from-covid-19 Also, we touch some top stories around the Coronavirus crisis. The state continues to see new cases, but is starting to see more people get released from hospitals than come in. What is the plan to reopen the economy? Governor Gretchen Whitmer says it'll be the reverse of what they're doing in Georgia, and more details will come by the end of the week. The state of Michigan is going to be doing 10-day layoffs in various departments. We share what we know so far.  Wayne County has at least a $152 million shortfall this year, joining a growing list of cities and counties that will be severely impacted.  Beaumont has made a makeshift morgue at their Wayne hospital, and the county is investigating. Drive through testing is expanding into Dearborn. Well-known brewer Founders is laying off taproom and retail staff. Find what we're doing valuable? Support us as a member on Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/dailydetroit Bridge Music is Loopster Kevin MacLeod

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, scriptwriter and lead actor for the series ‘Fleabag’ has won three separate awards at this year’s Emmys. She won the best lead actress in a comedy series, and best writing. The show also won for best comedy. So what is it about this show that struck a chord with so many? Where might Phoebe Waller-Bridge be going next? TV critic Emma Bullimore will be speaking to Jenni, along with Hetta Howes, lecture in literature from the City University of London. Tomorrow is BBC Music Day, an annual celebration across the corporation about the power of music to change lives. On Woman’s Hour we’re hearing from people who live with dementia and about how music helps them cope. Shelagh is 79, from Madeley in Staffordshire where she lives with her husband Paul, who also has dementia. Woman’s Hour first met Shelagh at a Dementia Diaries event in Birmingham. The group record their experiences about living with dementia and post on dementia diaries.org. Henrietta Harrison went to meet Shelagh in her home and found out how Irish Republican protest songs transport her back to her childhood. Due to an error in this version the music used is not Boolavogue by The High Kings, instead we have used Ireland’s Call by The High Kings. It has been corrected here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07pc3t4 One hundred years ago, the Women’s Engineering Society was formed. In a new book ‘Magnificent Women and their Revolutionary Machines’, Henrietta Heald charts the history of the society and the pioneering women who excelled in engineering – often against the odds. Henrietta joins Jenni to discuss. How do you inspire your child to take up a musical instrument or learn to sing? What are the best instruments to learn and how do you help keep their interest should practising become a chore? Jenni speaks to Molly Newton, a music teacher based in York.

Roger and Declan are back for another week of songs which were written in a week! Shout out to Ethan & Jane! Declan: 'Despite Not Raining...' Roger: 'The Devil' Email the show with your comments/songs: weeklysongpodcast@gmail.com Leave us a 5 star review on iTunes! Find Roger's music: www.rogerheathers.com Find Declan's profile link in the Soundcloud sidebar! Declan's Weekly Listening: 1. The Jimi Hendrix Experience - Electric Ladyland 2. Stevie Wonder - Fullfillingness' First Finale 3. Muse - Simulation Theory Roger's Weekly Listening: 1. The Lemon Twigs - Go To School 2. The Lemon Twigs - Foolin' Around/Tailor Made 3. Cat Stevens - Tea For The Tillerman

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On this podcast we do a Bill Ylitalo ( aka Otto Kentrol, Djam Gong) retrospective with the artist in studio talking about his 40 plus year relationship with Gamelan music, Creative Music Studio, playing in No wave/Post Punk 80s and 90s east village NYC and his current focus, Djam Gong, a beautiful hybrid of traditional gamelan instruments meets western instruments mash up. For more information on Bodhi Bridge Music artists go to www.bodhibridgemusic.bandcamp.com

Music from Brian Farmer, Djam Gong, Mitochondrial and unreleased film music from Brian Farmer.

The first of a weekly podcast from Bodhi Bridge Music Founder Brian Farmer featuring music from Bodhi Bridge Music artists, interviews, live sets. An eclectic mix of ambient, experimental, new classical and world music mash-ups. www.bodhibridgemusic.bandcamp.com

Today Matt welcomes composer Joseph Bertolozzi. With a penchant for exploring unorthodox tools, timbres, and sound environments, Joe's sonic ambitions are taking him to new heights and to new nations. Many may know Joseph for his previous album, Bridge Music, released in 2009 and composed using elements of percussion produced only by New York's Mid-Hudson Bridge. To build on this project, Joseph's newest album, Tower Music (or Musique de la Tour) will be composed using percussion sounds made only using the Eiffel Tower. It will be released by Innova Recordings -- the label of the American Composers Forum -- on April 29th, 2016. Hear Joseph chat about what it takes to record such large-scale projects and the challenges he must face when trying to promote and share them. Also hear him chat about his upbringing, his influences, his writing process, and what it's like to compose music both with standard instrumentation and to use sounds from structures. Enjoy! Continue reading

Storm Movement Radio (Live Studio Mix w/ DJayCee) # 27By DJayCeeGenre: hip Hop, R&b, reggae, Soca, dance, house, popTags: dance, djaycee, hip hop, house, internet, mixshow, movement, podcast, pop, r&b, radio, soca, storm, storm movement radioDownload : MP3 AudioStorm Movement Radio (DJayCee Live Old School Hip Hop Mix) Podcast #27 (7/31/2010)TRACK PLAYLIST:.........1. The Militia II (Remix) - WC    2. It Ain't Hard To Tell - NaS    3. Real Hip Hop - Das EFX4. You Are A Customer - EPMD5. Simon Says - Pharoahe Monch6. Step In The Arena (Edited) - Gang Starr7. On Stilts - J Dilla    9. Nobody Beats The Biz - Biz Markie10. Code of the Streets - Gang Starr11. I Know You Got Soul - Eric B & Rakim12. Know The Ledge - Eric B & Rakim13. Play That Beat Mr. DJ - G.L.O.B.E. And The Wiz Kid    14. Extravaganza - Jamie Foxx    15. Sound Of Da Police - KRS One16. Come Clean - Jeru The Damaja17. The Bridge (Music)

THIS WEEK - REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS**some conditions apply SI and OG introduce tonight's topic, one of the Bush Administration's final gifts to the American public: a new set of U.S. Department of Health and Humans Services regulations addressing issues of freedom of conscience for health care professionals. These regulations, which apply to all American health care facilities that receive federal funds, greatly expand the rights of employees to decline participation in the provision of medical goods and services for reasons of personal conscience. Chappy questions whether some of these provisions will endanger people who may not receive essential, critical care. SI discusses the Church Amendments that pre-existed the current regulations and ponders whether the new rules are necessary, redundant or dangerously expansive. The discussion continues, as OG, SI and Chappy parse the possible meanings of the term "conscience laws." OG and SI also discuss why this issue is about the reproductive rights of all people, not just women. SI grows increasingly irritated throughout the discussion and questions the validity of tying funding for institutions to the ways in which individuals within institutions exercise their legal rights. He calms down later, as he notes why President Bush may not have had the last word on the matter after all. Find out the latest poll results then listen as OG reveals why she was pissed off all day. Hint: follow the link to Godtube - if you dare. Opening Music [00:06]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [18:09]: excerpt from "Child of the 80s" Bridge Music [33:37]: excerpt from "Crouching Christian Hidden Atheist" Closing Music [54:30]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie)

THIS WEEK -"...so help me god!" In keeping with the Inaugural festivities today, the Herd discusses the recent Complaint for an injunction to prevent the government from requiring president Obama to end his oath of office with words acknowledging the Christian god. Did the Plaintiffs have standing to complain? Is the Inauguration a government function? The Herd continues to discuss the ruling of the Court in the Newdow case, and the ramifications for the inaugural proceedings. SI analogizes the ceremony with that of a wedding. Does that analogy apply? You decide. SI reminds the Herd about, and they marvel at, the recently published report of the House Committee investigating the abuses of the Bush Administration. It's a long report. Philly then vents against Atheism's inability to develop a pleasing persona. Opening Music [00:06]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [18:09]: excerpt from "Child of the 80s" Bridge Music [33:37]: excerpt from "Crouching Christian Hidden Atheist" Closing Music [54:30]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie)

THIS WEEK - Should Atheists Tread Lightly on Theist Toes? A subcommittee of the Herd considers Philly’s query whether atheists should avoid language that provokes the ire of theists. Should we take pains to avoid provocation? SI wonders if we should be responsible for theists' insecurity. Chappy seems to attract more ire than the other two, and tells you why. Philly tells us about the recent advertising showing up on the sides of London buses as a potential form of provocation against theists. Are atheists damned if they do and damned if they don't? Are they damned, period? The most recent poll results (Where ARE the other members of the Herd?) and some baseball talk. Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [11:41]: excerpt from "Child of the 80s" Bridge Music [25:55]: excerpt from "Heathen Boogie" Bridge and Closing Music [33:20]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie where noted)

THIS WEEK - 9/11 and Its Religious Ramifications So the U.S. is attacked and the very first thing Congress does is sing "God Bless America." Great for freethinkers, eh? Ex wonders whether fundy political clout increased after 9/11. Did lots of people believe that our country was attacked specifically because we're a "Christian" nation? Chappy thinks that for many conservative Jesoids, Christianity is conflated with Americanism. Philly says the ever-growing atheist community should thank George Bush. Is he right? Evo sees an ugly face peeking out of an open window. Relax, though -- it's probably not you. In response, SI teaches the Herd about the "buttfer" test. Ex asks: Is it possible to imagine a world free of religion? Philly can imagine something, but it involves flatulation and butterflies. OG, channeling evangelicals, compares rejecting religion to rejecting Americanism. Are moderate-to-liberal theists partially responsible for the acts of 9/11? Or does the morality of a society shape its religion rather than vice versa? And what does a Chinese menu have to do with anything? Which came first: the disgusting chicken or the rotten egg? Are nationalism and religion related? Who's persecuting whom? More important question: Can people ever stop playing "the Game"? And why does everybody hate atheists -- particularly Chappy? Another Goddamned Puzzle is solved with the help of some fictional characters, but Ex imagines having to console some puzzlers about his con job for next week. Talk about wack-a-doo ideas: Amazingly, 51% of the world's population believes that Evo exists. Whoever "Evo" is, he (or she) poses a science question about climate change. Why not give it a try while you're still comfortable? Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [13:10]: excerpt from "Waltz of the Dead" Bridge Music [29:05]: excerpt from "Child of the 80s" Bridge Music [47:17]: excerpt from "Jesus Loves Me feat. Satan" Bridge and Closing Music [1:03:57]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie where noted)

THIS WEEK - Atheist Woo? Do non-theists believe their own sets of weird things? The Herd says "yes," but you don't have to take our word on faith; just listen. First of all: Does Evil exist? Chappy falls into Ex's evil trap. SI says it's just an adjective, but Evo isn't willing to go even that far. Wasn't Hitler evil? Find out why Evo would answer "no". How do conspiracy theories fit into our question? Are some conspiracies worth being agnostic about, while others are clearly fantastic? We learn from Chappy why people might either believe in a god, or some other form of woo - but not both. What is it about the human mind that makes even us rationalists seem to need some sort of woo? Ex tries to put words in SI's mouth, but SI spits them up and demands a break. SI believes that we're hardwired to believe something. Was he the subject of an anal probe? Ex hears many faith-based statements - and not necessarily the ones that mention "faith" or "God" - at the political conventions. Chappy sees that kind of "faith" as just wanting to be with the winning team. One of us fulminates about the irrationality of sports fans. [Hint: It's not Philly.] Does Jesus have anything on Roger Maris? Ex reveals that we had no correct answers to Another Goddamned Puzzle. Evo says there was a similarly empty email bag on the Science Quiz. Even the poll results were closer than normal. SI thanks god for sunshine, while Evo thanks a listener for a plug. Only one of them gets a "you're welcome," though. Can you guess which one it is? Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [12:45]: excerpt from "Child of the 80's" Bridge Music [28:31]: excerpt from "Middle Earth Shortened" Bridge Music [44:21]: excerpt from "Highway 45" Bridge and Closing Music [59:04]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie where noted)

THIS WEEK - An Unusually Happy Episode Ex surprises The Herd by asking if we're happy. Find out exactly why Chappy is. What do we make of various studies "showing" a greater happiness for woo-ists than others? The first one we look at claims higher levels of mental disorder for women who have eased up on their lifelong religious practice. Is there gender stereotyping involved? How much of church-going is about socializing? Oh, and Philly: We love you man! Another study. Is it science? And, more importantly, what does it prove? Philly knows lots of things besides religion that make people "happy." Evo wonders if Christians are like people with mental handicaps. We briefly pay homage to various cheery animals. Chappy, quoting Paul, tells us why slaves might be happy. But what about us atheists? Does skepticism make people somewhat uncomfortable? Is OG floating in limbo, or does she have a purpose driven life? What's the 4-Point Plan for Happiness - and why is it brought to us by a scientist? Are any of our brave listeners willing to volunteer to be part of SI's social network? OG practically steps on other members of The Herd in her excitement to answer a question: Did she ever get self-esteem from god? Ummmm ... does anyone? In any religion? Philly thinks "meaning" a meaningless word. Which brings us to: Would atheist weddings and baby-naming ceremonies make us happy? Not Ex - until SI ropes him back into the Herd. No, it's not poetry; it's the puzzler, huh? We announce Another Goddamned Correct Solution, but not from a listener. The Herd and our audience, champions of free speech, nevertheless do find some books offensive! Which ones? Hint: Voters loved Johnny Evo but hated Dinesh D'Souza. Speaking of Evo, he clears up some fuck-ups from the past, and then goes on to award two of our listeners for getting last weeks' science quiz right. Bridge Music [12:57]: excerpt from "Jesus Loves Me feat. Satan" Bridge Music [27:18]: excerpt from "Highway 45" Bridge Music [40:35]: excerpt from "The Atheist's Hymn" Bridge Music [55:39]: excerpt from "Latin Down the Hatches" Closing Music [1:11:52]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie) (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie where noted)

THIS WEEK - Muslims, Publishers, and Free Speech Islam sucks, OK? We examine Random House's decision to quash the publication of Sherry Jones's book The Jewel of Medina. Why? The publisher "learned" that the novel might infuriate Muslims. Who's Denise Spellberg, and what was she thinking when she fomented Islamic hysteria? Doesn't the Random House decision just encourage threats of violence? The Herd wonders if there's any book that would deserve banning. It's clear that Random House cancelled publication for one reason only: Can you say "scared shitless," boys and girls? What legal rights does Jones have? We look a little harder at Spellberg and what she had to gain by worrying the editors. Why is it OK to anger other groups, but not Muslims? Philly wants to open up a new front in the so-called "War on Terror." We explore Muslims' responses to Western secular culture - even when they're living in that culture. Evo tells us what Sherry Jones' next move should be. We ask: What might Random House do if it was suddenly besieged by infuriated emails and calls from people who love our freedoms. (That's a hint, listeners.) Or should freethinkers simply threaten violence, just as Muslims would? Question: Is the Bush foreign policy indirectly responsible for the cancelling of Jones's book? Why does Denise Spellberg get us pissed off at liberals? What exactly are our government's Constitutional responsiblities to religion? Briefly, it's "Be Kind to Christians" Week. But that doesn't last long! Do we reveal the correct answer to last weeks' puzzle? Dawk! You'll have to finish listening to find out if we're lying or not. A scrupulous puzzle-solver actually turns down his AGP secret decoder ring. And don't you just live for our poll results? Finally, Evo asks: Where the fuck are our science-savvy listeners? Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [11:57]: excerpt from "Crouching Christian Hidden Atheist" Bridge Music [25:17]: excerpt from "Waltz of the Dead" Bridge Music [41:02]: excerpt from "Child of the 80s" Bridge Music [54:12]: excerpt from "Disco is Not Dead" Closing Music [1:05:46]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie where noted)

THIS WEEK - Angry Atheists We welcome Chappy back, and then immediately attack her. Why? Well, she's been on the warpath lately and we'd like to know what she's so angry about. It turns out that OG and SI are mad about the very same thing. The other three of us may be even more furious, but for different reasons. Philly and Evo articulate theirs. Listeners are urged to form a circle and join hands. Ex, great sage that he is, tells us all why we're really pissed off, and we see that there are "three flavors of our discontent." OK, so how do we deal with our anger? Does our rage make us "strike out" at religionists, both in the blogosphere and in real life? Urging calm, some members of the Herd argue that we should remain logical. Philly makes an insightful point about theist arguments, which leads us to discuss the role of education in deconversion. Higher education is our continued focus, and we find out how it freed OG. Can it work that way on others? Ex remains rankled. Does religion require ignorance of worldly knowledge? Evo points out that there's probably nothing more worldly for a theist to do than ... what? Another Goddamned Puzzle is solved, but Venjanz needs a shave. Sean sends an audio file, complete with gratuituous wisecracks. In our new poser: No man is an island, but someone gets stuck on one. Evo offers a little Science Quiz, for which fantastic prizes will be awarded! (Well, our definition of "fantastic" might be a little different than yours.) Philly explains how Scientology is like the Mafia. Finally, we award a mini-medal of honor - to one of our own listeners. Find out what she did to earn it. Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [13:45]: excerpt from "Highway 45" Bridge Music [28:42]: excerpt from "Jesus Loves Me feat. Satan" Bridge Music [45:35]: excerpt from "Heathen Boogie" Closing Music [1:00:53]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie where noted)

THIS WEEK - Crabs, Stars, and Richard Dawkins ... Plus EVO SINGS! The Herd "celebrates" its 20th podcast by talking a little more personally. First we look at how we manifest our atheism in our non-Internet lives. Find out which members of the Herd are surrounded by theists and how we deal with it. What does Philly do when Mrs. Chief dips into the woo? Evo can't resist bringing in a story about woo and evolution. More about spouses. Then we examine whether skeptics can instantly identify like minds. If so, how does our A-dar work? In living our atheist lives, do any of us have a mission? What oral (or other) arguments could be made to us that would sway us to believe in a god? Philly says: "You can't argue something into existence." So what evidence would a theist have to present? Ex takes a break to consult the stars. "God" is the first explanation for a strange event to many people. But, obviously, not for the Herd. In fact, it would be the absolute last. OG would need a trip to heaven supported by scientific observations. What would Richard Dawkins need? More importantly, what would he need to get back to writing about science? We discuss the value of his writing about atheism. Ex and Evo aren't pleased that he's changed his focus. The rest of the Herd chimes in on Dawkins, supporting his work as Atheist-In-Chief. Ex gives Venjanz another chance. Which of us hates sad-eyed fictional bunnies? And stick around for the out-takes: Another Goddamned Dittty. Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [18:57]: excerpt from "One of Many" Bridge Music [41:30]: excerpt from "Highway 45" Bridge Music [59:18]: excerpt from "The Atheist's Hymn" Closing Music [1:14:52]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie where noted)

THIS WEEK - Theists & Science, Churches & Charities ... and a Lost "Sole" Evo has a question: Do theists, particularly those on Boards of Education, knowingly use their influence to undermine the teaching of ALL science, not just evolutionary biology? Do they consciously or unconsciously work against the development of a scientific worldview because they realize that it has a tendency to lead to religious decay? Philly thinks Evo may be lost in Conspiracy Land. Others in the Herd support the idea, minus any conspiracy. OG tells us about anti-intellectualism in religious schools. Ex relates a different educational experience. Philly thinks there's so much to teach, so little time. What’s your take? Big surprise! Our federal tax money is being given to churches for charitable work. The Herd, predictably, is pretty united against this, and we spell out why. What really pisses all of us off -- not just Ex -- is that the White House encourages churches to "game the system". But the Herd, being what it is, can't agree for long. Is it possible that churches actually do use federal funding for charitable work? Some of us say no; others of us think that's an unsupported position. Join a prayer circle and save a woman’s deteriorating family from an ATHEIST ATTACK!!!!!!!!!!!! Bridge Music [14:04]: excerpt from "Heathen Boogie" Bridge Music [30:15]: excerpt from "Disco is Not Dead" Bridge Music [48:39]: excerpt from "Arkansas Traveler" Bridge Music [1:02:52]: excerpt from "Latin Down the Hatches" Closing Music [1:11:30]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie)

THIS WEEK - Presidents, Lies, Voters ... and the Boy Scouts What's the responsibility of the President in accurately educating the public on matters of government policy? Or on anything, for that matter? SI states the case for a teacher-prez, but Ex takes a somewhat controversial position. The rest of the Herd including special guest Chappy, weigh in. How vigilant is the voting public about our elected officials telling us the truth? But what can the electorate do? Chappy is optimistic about the possibilities, but SI punctures her balloon. We also look at the compliant press. One of us thinks voters should have to take a test before casting their ballots. Is there an elitist in the house? Find out who he or she is. (If you're a regular listener, try to guess beforehand.) Do Americans lack intellectual curiosity and necessary basic knowledge? Most of the Herd argues that you can’t force the electorate to make informed decisions. OG is annoyed at The Boy Scouts of America Centennial Commemorative Coin Act. Does she have Scout-envy, or is there something insidious at work in the proposed legislation? We briefly discuss the history of B.S.A.'s B.S. Evo ably sums up the Herd's position, and, for once, Ex and SI refrain from embellishing. But someone tries to earn the sound-effects merit badge. Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [13:32]: excerpt from "Highway 45" Bridge Music [29:00]: excerpt from "One of Many" Bridge Music [51:17]: excerpt from "Middle Earth" Closing Music [1:05:43]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie)

THIS WEEK - Abortions, Faith-Based Initiatives, and Debating the Debate As surprising as listeners may find this, Ex is pissed off! He tears into the recent Compassion Forum (renaming it the Compulsion Forum). Although he has several beefs (or is it "beeves"?) he and Philly zero in on the candidates' responses to questions on abortion. Obama says that abortion is a "moral decision" and a "wrenching choice." Are there any actual moral issues involved in abortions early in the pregnancy, or is the word "moral" just Obama's way of pandering to the religious? Faith-based initiatives and Establishment. We all pretty much agree with James Madison, even though he was not an atheist blogger. Attacks on Obama: why has he shown an utter inability to handle them better? Does he appear as un-Presidential to you as he does to Ex? What should he be saying in his own defense? Evo wonders whether Obama modifies his debating style because of perceived racial prejudices that he faces. But OG counters that it's really Hillary who has a tougher bias to overcome. The boys gang up on OG, badgering her to accept there is no anti-feminist sentiment in the electorate. Then, Philly tells the herd why he would accept an invitation to a religious forum if he were a candidate. Normally, this spot in the podcast would be devoted to out-takes. In this podcast, however, it's just more in-put. During a long break, the Herd can't seem to abort its discussion. Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [14:34]: excerpt from "One of Many" Bridge Music [31:01]: excerpt from "Disco is Not Dead" Bridge Music [49:51]: excerpt from "Child of the 80s" Bridge Music [1:04:01]: excerpt from "Arkansas Traveler" Closing Music [1:10:16]: excerpt from "As Jazzy as I Get" (All music: copyright 2008 by Rachel Murie)

THIS WEEK - Why We Don't Believe in Any Gods, Is America a Christian Nation?, Atheist Colors ... and OG on the Accordion! A listener has posed the question: "How come you guys don't believe in any gods?" The Herd discusses whether or not to respond. SI gets called to the phone. Is America a Christian nation? Most of us think not. We also discuss whether America might be a Jewish nation, or a Muslim nation, or a Wiccan nation. Nope, none of those, either. Ex is pissed off that atheists seem to have chosen red as their color; he thinks it makes us look too "gullible." Philly explains the color wheel. We all weigh in on our favorite colors, then discuss songs with colors in their titles. Evo sings his rendition of "Red Roses for a Blue Lady." And OG gives an amazing performance of "Purple Haze" - on the accordion! Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" - Rachel Murie (copyright 2008) Bridge Music [15:05]: excerpt from "Yo, Mary" Bridge Music [31:00]: excerpt from "I'm a Little Teapot in a Minor Key" Bridge Music [47:10]: excerpt from "Village Dawn" - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Closing Music [59:30]: excerpt from "Holy Wholly Holey" (All music: copyright 2008, by Muriel Rachie except where noted)

THIS WEEK - Our "Cause," The Coming Election, TV Woo, and Superheroes Ex is pissed off yet again. But only at himself, not at listener Yinyang, who wants to know what our atheist "cause" might be. Not surprisingly, we can’t agree. Yinny’s question has a Part 2. What’s "bad for the cause" - and who are the perps? We attempt an answer, but spiral once again into politics. Will we all get behind the Science Debate? And how can the nation's freethinkers coalesce into a political movement? Enonomi, another goddamned listener, asks if we enjoy "woo" television shows and movies. If so, do we feel guilty about that? Are these programs and films just great fun, or do they somehow perpetuate superstition? The Herd, going around in circles as it often does, winds up back at the podcast's first topic. St. Patrick’s Day falls during Holy Week this year. OH NO! We toast one another with green beer while throwing this non-controversy right in the Papal face. But then we find a topic we really disagree on. Lifeguard wants to be Aquaman. Which superheroes would the other Herd members choose? And who can kick whose ass? Opening Music [00:00]: excerpt from "Another Goddamned Draft" Bridge Music [15:15]: excerpt from "Waltz of the Dead" Bridge Music [31:00]: excerpt from "Highway 45" Bridge Music [48:30]: excerpt from "Child of the 80s" Closing Music [1:05:55]: excerpt from "As Jazzy As I Get" (All music: copyright 2008, by Rachel Murie)

Sam Alex is a Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry alumni, and the founder/director of Bridge Music, a community of creatives that are shaping their nation. We have a conversation today around Sam's personal journey of faith, the melodies that are sweeping his nation, and what it looks like to steward creative legacy. We believe you will leave this conversation incredibly inspired! About Us: My Eastern Life exists to capture the stories of faith leaders in the urban creative core of South Asia. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/MyEasternLife https://www.facebook.com/MyEasternLife

Nehemiah Kulothungan a.k.a 'Nemo' is the 'Artists & Repertoire (A&R)' for Bridge Music, and is actively involved in co-writing music, and mentoring many worship musicians and songwriters across his nation. In today's episode we dive deep into his story growing up as a pastors kid, and the journey to becoming one of his nations most beloved leaders. About Us: My Eastern Life exists to capture the stories of faith leaders in the urban creative core of South Asia. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/MyEasternLife https://www.facebook.com/MyEasternLife

Samarth is a Pastor, and worship leader at a thriving church who has one of the most incredible stories of transformation that will leave you in deep awe of God's faithfulness. Our conversation today centers around his faith journey from atheist to a deep lover of God's presence, songwriting, and a bit more insight into Bridge Music. About Us: My Eastern Life exists to capture the stories of faith leaders in the urban creative core of South Asia. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/MyEasternLife https://www.facebook.com/MyEasternLife

Hemant is a modern day Psalmist with a genuine heart and passion for God, and his people. In our conversation we talk about his journey of coming to faith, and what it looks like to write songs that are now inspiring a nation! We also get a glimpse into his connection with Bridge Music, the community of creatives that are shaping their nation. About Us: My Eastern Life exists to capture the stories of faith leaders in the urban creative core of South Asia. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/MyEasternLife https://www.facebook.com/MyEasternLife

Abeyson was born a South Asian but is a Texan at heart. We talk about his journey to moving back South Asia from America on a word from the Lord, and his journey with Bridge Music and their new song 'Maa Ke Samaan', 'Like a Mother'. Abeyson is full of wisdom and life - we're excited for you to get to know him! [Recommended Pre-Listening Ep. 2-4,9] Link to 'Maa Ke Samaam' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCW5EXuNAd0 About Us: My Eastern Life exists to capture the stories of faith leaders in the urban creative core of South Asia. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/MyEasternLife https://www.facebook.com/MyEasternLife

Nehemiah Kulothungan the 'Artists & Repertoire (A&R)' for Bridge Music who is actively involved in co-writing music, and mentoring many worship musicians and songwriters across his nation is back on the podcast! We pick up where we left of from Pt. 1 and dive into his life at Bible School, supernatural encounters with God, and he shares with us what he sees God doing in this moment to shift the culture of South Asia's churches. [Recommended Pre-Listening Ep. 3] More about Nehemiah Kulothungan: https://www.bridgemusicindia.com/coreteam About Us: My Eastern Life exists to capture the stories of faith leaders in the urban creative core of South Asia. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/MyEasternLife https://www.facebook.com/MyEasternLife

Prakruthi, or 'Praks', is another incredible worship leader, and songwriter from South Asia but more than that Prakruthi is a fiery woman of God. In our conversation today she shares with us how she learned to embrace every part of her journey, which led her to recently truly stepping into her destiny. She is an overcomer, and one of the most kind hearted women we've ever met. Prakruthi is also part of Bridge Music (see Episodes 2&5), and we get some insight into their recently released worship song "Chattan', 'The Rock'. This is a conversation you don't want to miss! About Us: My Eastern Life exists to capture the stories of faith leaders in the urban creative core of South Asia. Follow us on: https://www.instagram.com/MyEasternLife https://www.facebook.com/MyEasternLife