Podcasts about Club Meds

This week, Matt Clem joins us and shares his experiences with childhood therapy, differing diagnoses, and the lack of conversation around mental health when he was growing up. We also talk about engagement stories, antidepressants, that feeling when you realize you can therapize yourself, and how to accept fatigue. Featured: Original theme music by Neil Lucas

Will FEMA camps be the new "Club Meds" of the freedom lover? YouTube Can't Touch Terrestrial Radio! And Steven Utroska with Americans For Prosperity is in studio.

Dan Mangan is Vancouver's indie music golden boy. He started from humble beginnings and now tours the world and tells stories about that time he hung out with Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg and members of Radiohead. I was kind of geeking out when I met Dan Mangan in the backstage area of the Vogue Theatre and of course he was a really down to earth guy--he even gave me an Easter Egg. Which musicians make Dan Mangan geek out? Did he turned down a chance to smoke up with Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg? What was it like getting his band Blacksmith back together after a long break? Is Dan always writing songs--even during interviews? What is his idea for a sequel to his fan-favorite song "Robots"? How does he react to people saying that he's left his singer-songwriter roots behind? You'll have to listen to find out! Tracks played on the radio edit of the show... 1) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Vessel" 2) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Kitsch" (background/partial) 3) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Pretty Good Joke" (background/partial) 4) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Mouthpiece" 5) Dan Mangan, Nice, Nice, Very Nice (2009) "Robots" 6) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Kitsch" ALL songs CANCON

Dan Mangan is Vancouver's indie music golden boy. He started from humble beginnings and now tours the world and tells stories about that time he hung out with Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg and members of Radiohead. I was kind of geeking out when I met Dan Mangan in the backstage area of the Vogue Theatre and of course he was a really down to earth guy--he even gave me an Easter Egg. Which musicians make Dan Mangan geek out? Did he turned down a chance to smoke up with Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg? What was it like getting his band Blacksmith back together after a long break? Is Dan always writing songs--even during interviews? What is his idea for a sequel to his fan-favorite song "Robots"? How does he react to people saying that he's left his singer-songwriter roots behind? You'll have to listen to find out! Tracks played on the podcast edition of the show... 1) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Vessel" 2) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Kitsch" (background/partial) 3) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Pretty Good Joke" (background/partial) 4) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Mouthpiece" 5) Dan Mangan, Nice, Nice, Very Nice (2009) "Robots" 6) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Kitsch" 7) Dan Mangan + Blacksmith, Club Meds (2015) "Vessel" ALL songs CANCON

Dan Mangan came out of nowhere this summer with a surprise EP called Unmake, featuring some stripped-back and solitary songs in contrast of his full-band material on Dan Mangan + Blacksmith's 2015 release, Club Meds. We'll check to see if that's an indication of what's to come, teaming up with Tegan Quin of Tegan and Sara on "Forgetery (Redux)," and more. Plus, country music is booming and we're starting to see that on a whole new level here in Canada. Mike Denney, the head of MDM Recordings with a roster including Chad Brownlee, Jess Moskaluke, and Bobby Wills, weighs in on the current state of the industry, breaking into new markets, and more.

Natalie Lovejoy is composer, lyricist, and bookwriter whose work has been heard at 54 Below, The Duplex, Laurie Beechman Theatre, The Flea Theatre, Greenwhich Music House, and in Nashville at the legendary Bluebird Café, and she is listed in The Directory of Contemporary Musical Theatres Writers at Contemorary Musical Theater.com. She was married to a soldier, who deployed to Iraq in 2008-2009 with the 101st Airborne Division, from 2006-2013 and was stationed at Ft. Bliss, Ft. Campbell, and Ft. Totten, Natalie wrote the music, book and lyrics to Deployed, which was produced by the Society of Artistic Veterans off-off Broadway at the Abingdon Theatre Company in November 2013 and again at the Gene Frankel Theatre in January 2014 to sold-out audiences. It was featured in the Musical Theater Factory’s 4x15 in March 2015 and continues to be developed. She has contributed work to the interactive theatre piece Hall Pass (NYU Commissioned), the musical Club Meds, and wrote the score for Veteran Artist Program’s commerical “Movement to Contact.” In addition, her autobiographical short-story “Two Roads” was published in So Say We All’s anthology Homecoming which examines the transition from military to civilian life and will be featured on NPR for Veterans’s Week 2015. When not writing, she teaches voice, piano, and composition. Education: MM in Music Composition from New York University, the BMI Lehman Engel Musical Theatre Workshop, and the Johnny Mercer Musical Theatre Project at Northwestern University. Professional Member: ASCAP, the Dramatist Guild.

Dan Mangan is a two-time JUNO Award winning musician and a contributing writer for The guardian and Huffington Post Canada. Dan has recently released a new album entitled Club Meds under the band name Dan Mangan + Blacksmith. Dan talks to the guys on his creation process, being vulnerable, and also gives some advice to young musicians looking to make music for a living. Dan reminds the audience that there will be hard days in the creation process, but you have to trust your gut and ignore the critics.   Key Takeaways: [1:40] What does Dan do? [2:20] What's Dan's why? [5:45] Dan talks about his musical style. [8:35] What does it really mean to be a 'rock star'? [12:35] Dan talks on his son being born 7 weeks early. [17:10] What kind of challenges has Dan faced in the music industry? [24:10] Starting your own band? Buy a van and hire a publicist. [24:55] What's Dan's creation process? [34:55] Dan doesn't always love the creation process. [35:55] You will have hard days in the creative process. [40:35] Dan doesn't want to make the same record twice. [43:55] You have to trust your gut and ignore the critics. [54:20] The most impressive people are the ones who can be vulnerable. [55:20] How has Dan learned to become a leader? [60:30] How can you lead people without being a bully? [63:20] What does it mean to be a man today? [66:30] Life is always complicated. [67:10] What kind of legacy does Dan want to leave behind? [69:05] Dan is currently working on an EP. [70:40] ManTalks will be hosting a one day event in Vancouver on Nov 7th.   Mentioned In This Episode: http://danmanganmusic.com/ Hector and the Search for Happiness Club Meds by Dan Mangan + Blacksmith. http://mantalks.com/   Music Credit: Parlange & Latenite Automatic (jesusparlange.com – lateniteautomatic.com)

Dan Mangan + Blacksmith is a Vancouver-based band whose latest album, the acclaimed Club Meds, is available now via Arts & Crafts, and has prompted them to tour all over the world. At their recent Guelph stop, Dan and John Walsh spoke with me at length about a 1965 Höfner bass on ebay, it’s all about that bass, […]

Part 1 of my conversation with guest Matt Phillion as we discuss media-driven hysteria. I've also got music from Dan Mangan and Blacksmith, GravelRoad and Wimps. Show notes: - Jay and Matt, bitchin' and drinking beer - Enough with the pumpkin beer - We've both worked in the media - There's always a hot topic to get upset about - Ebola's got everybody worked up - It's been around for 40 years, but finally made it here - Ebola response became a political football - Before that, it was terrorism - John Grisham made a controversial comment, which was forgotten after ISIS and Ebola dominated headlines - CNN, Fox News, MSNBC amp up the stupid - Twitter is the go-to source for news these days - Matt was at Rhode Island ComiCon - People love to be outraged - Angry tweet from a low-level celeb can cause a stir - Mixing up your social media accounts - The end user is the product -Dealing with clickbait - To be continued   Music: Dan Mangan + Blacksmith - Vessel GravelRoad - Green Grass Wimps - Stop Having Fun   Completely Conspicuous is available through the iTunes podcast directory. Subscribe and write a review! The Dan Mangan + Blacksmith song is on the album Club Meds on Arts and Crafts. Download the song for free at KEXP. The GravelRoad song is on the album El Scuerpo on Knick Knack. Download the song for free at KEXP. The Wimps song is on the album Repeat on End of Times Records. Download the album for free at Gimme Tinnitus. The opening and closing theme of Completely Conspicuous is "Theme to Big F'in Pants" by Jay Breitling. Find out more about Senor Breitling at his fine music blog Clicky Clicky. Voiceover work is courtesy of James Gralian.

Here’s my official entry for the MATINÉE Las Vegas Festival DJ Contest. Your vote will help decide whether I earn a spot on the festival lineup and a residency with MATINÉE North America! VOTING INSTRUCTIONS: It's fast and easy! Cast your vote by LIKING and SHARING my official contestant page at: http://vote.djgrind.net DEADLINE: Friday, April 26 THANK YOU in advance for your support! xxx This mix represents a fusion of sounds, bringing together American circuit and house music with the high-energy, Latin-infused beats of MATINÉE. I mixed or mashed most of the tracks, but here’s a rough listing to help you navigate through the set. April 2013 Bonus Mix | MATINÉE Las Vegas Festival DJ Contest Entry 1. I Just Wanna Iberican Dance (DJ GRIND Pvt MATINÉE Mash) – Wayne G, Alison Jiear, Gloria Estefan, Matthew Codek, Preeda Tony 2. Summer Is Crazy (Steven Redant Remix, DJ GRIND “My My My” Edit) – Club Meds feat. Amannda & Lorena Simpson 3. Alegria (Original Mix) – Matthew Codek, Nader Razdar 4. You Push Me Crazy (DJ GRIND vs. Ivan Gomez & Nacho Chapado) 5. Good Life, Good Times (DJ GRIND Pvt Mash) – Inner City vs. Chic 6. Happy People vs. Cadez (Stephan Grondin 2012 Private Mash) – Offer Nissim vs. Nicolaz 7. Breakfast in Vegas – Steven Redant vs. Praga Khan 8. Right Now (Eddie Baez Anthem Mix) – Rihanna 9. Famous (Enrry Senna Explicit Remix) – Katy Tiz 10. Mas Que Nada (Extended Mix) – Gianni Coletti, Musique Boutique 11. Silly Love (Aaron Christopher 'Do Pai' Mashup) – Tony Moran vs. Marcos Carnaval & Gio Di Leva 12. The Reflex (Danny Verde Remix) – Pagano, Peyton, Paramour 13. Turn on the Music Loud Feat. Vanesa Klein (Chris Daniel & Dj Suri Loudness Remix) – Pedro Del Moral, Carlos Pardo, Amparo Balsalobre, Vanesa Klein 14. Superstar (Ralph Good vs DJ Eako Remix) – Inaya Day & DJ Eako www.djgrind.net For MATINÉE Las Vegas details / ticket info, visit: www.matineevegas.com