Podcast appearances and mentions of Colin James

Colin James, CEO of the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority, talks with Alan Fine of Insider Travel Report about record-breaking visitor numbers, extended season strategies like Culinary Month, and sustainable tourism practices. He outlines new investments including Nobu, Nikki Beach and Moon Gate resorts, plus cruise homeporting and seamless airport arrival technology. James also previews the country's festival calendar and the Black Pineapple Awards for top-selling travel advisors. For more information, visit www.visitantiguabarbuda.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.  

The latest edition of Blues is the Truth is out now! Proudly sponsored by the Tuesday Night Blues Jam at the Rising Sun, Isleworth, this week's show brings you another hand-picked mix of the finest blues sounds around. Expect all the regular features, a touch of gig news, and a whole lot of great music. Your host Ian McHugh guides you through a packed playlist featuring Mississippi MacDonald, Chris Rand and Heavy Echo, Little Steam, Neil Sadler, and All Things Swamp. You'll also hear killer cuts from Colin James, Mick Simpson, John Fogerty, Buddy Whittington, Terry Hanck, and a powerful vintage track from Lonnie Johnson and Texas Alexander. Rounding out the show are When Rivers Meet, DK Harrell, Doug MacLeod, Jimmie Vaughan, George Benson, Larry Griffith, Lord Bolt, Mitch Laddie, Mae Powell, Aki Kumar, Rosie's Smokehouse Deluxe, Walter Trout, and Johnny Otis. It's a journey through blues past, present and future. Don't forget to like, subscribe, review, and share the show with anyone who loves the blues.

Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).Six years ago, when I retired from my ministry and left the church, I began chronicling my exploration of the soulful terrain on the far side of conventional religion. It was an extraordinary landscape and my experiences there began fulfilling many of the unforgotten longings of my heart. I felt like I was coming home.To capture that journey, believing others might be encouraged in their exploration to hear about mine, I assembled many of the personal essays I'd written and arranged them more or less chronologically, so that they could be presented in book form. This summer that book will become available. In this final episode of the season, I read the Introduction from Talking to Trees: A Journey into Soul. Personal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Garfield Wilson: A Dynamic Force in Film and TelevisionGarfield Wilson is a versatile actor whose compelling performances have left an indelible mark on both the big screen and television, showcasing his ability to navigate complex characters with depth and authenticity. Born in Surrey, England, to Jamaican parents, Wilson immigrated to Canada at the age of six, settling in Edmonton, Alberta. His creative journey began with music, where he found early success as the lead singer of the funk and soul cover band Ramses Soul Revival, and later as the frontman for the indie rock band Booti Dharma in Vancouver. His musical background, complemented by a Canadian tour singing backup for Colin James, has profoundly influenced his acting, particularly in roles requiring emotional resonance. Wilson's first acting break came with the role of Judas in Jesus Christ Superstar, a testament to his natural charisma and stage presence, which he has since translated into a prolific screen career.In The Irrational Season 2, Wilson portrays Agent Quinn, a character he imbues with psychological complexity and emotional nuance. Shaping Agent Quinn, Wilson leaned into the show's exploration of human unpredictability, a theme he believes resonates deeply with audiences for its reflection of the chaotic, often irrational nature of human behavior. “The show's ability to peel back the layers of why people act the way they do—it's like holding a mirror to our own contradictions,” Wilson has noted. Working alongside Jesse L. Martin's ensemble, he found the set to be a vibrant, collaborative space, with a standout moment being an unscripted improvisation during a tense scene that captured the cast's electric chemistry. Wilson's musical roots informed his performance, particularly in emotionally charged scenes, where he drew on rhythm and pacing to convey Agent Quinn's inner turmoil, likening it to “finding the right tempo for a song.” Adapting to the series' blend of drama and psychology was both a challenge and a reward, with Wilson citing the opportunity to portray a character grappling with moral ambiguity as the most fulfilling aspect of the role.Wilson's work extends to the big screen in Final Destination: Bloodlines (2025), a horror film that taps into the franchise's enduring appeal of fate and survival. He views the popularity of such films as rooted in their existential questions—how do we confront the inevitability of death? “Bloodlines doesn't just scare you; it makes you think about legacy and what you'd fight for,” he observes. The film's vivid storytelling, amplified by IMAX's immersive theatrical experience, heightens its impact, with Wilson noting that the format “makes every death feel like it's happening in your lap.” If given the chance to star in a Bloodlines-style horror, Wilson envisions himself as a reluctant hero—a character who defies Death's plan through sheer willpower, blending stoicism with vulnerability. He sees both Bloodlines and The Irrational as emblematic of 2025's evolving entertainment landscape, where genre-blending projects offer actors like himself diverse roles and audiences a chance to engage with stories that provoke thought and adrenaline in equal measure.With a career spanning projects like Disney's Peter Pan & Wendy, Snowpiercer, The Good Doctor, and Riverdale, Wilson's trajectory reflects his ability to seamlessly transition between genres. His performances are marked by a magnetic presence, informed by his musicality and a keen understanding of human emotion, making him a standout talent in both intimate television dramas and high-stakes cinematic spectacles. As he continues to explore roles that challenge and captivate, Garfield Wilson remains a name to watch in the ever-shifting world of entertainment.

The impact of trauma in legal practice extends far beyond individual client interactions. From law school through retirement, lawyers face unique psychological challenges that can fundamentally alter their personalities, relationships, and effectiveness as advocates. Dr. Colin James, author of "Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in Law," brings decades of experience as a senior lecturer of law and researcher to examine how trauma theory applies to legal practice. Through exploring concepts like vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue, and post-traumatic growth, this conversation illuminates practical ways that individual practitioners and organizations can build more trauma-informed approaches.Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.agileattorney.com/71For Oregon Attorneys, you can claim CLE credit under the "Mental Health & Substance Abuse" requirement. Just go to yourt Oregon Bar MCLE Dashboard, select "Accredited Group Course," enter MCLE ID 122717 in the search field. For attorneys in other jurisdictions, you may be able to claim CLE credit using the following steps:Check your state's CLE rules to see if they accept credit from Oregon-accredited programs. Many do, especially for courses taken out of state.Confirm if your jurisdiction allows on-demand (pre-recorded) courses and whether there are any limits or special requirements.Search for the Oregon accreditation info at www.osbar.org using the approved course title (Trauma Informed Lawyering with Dr. Colin James) or the application ID 122717.Document the number and type of credits approved by Oregon (e.g., general, ethics) and whether the course is listed as recorded.Self-report the credit to your state bar using their required process, and retain documentation in case of audit.

Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).As we ponder and discern where Life is calling us, it is useful, and sometimes inspirational, to see how someone else has heard the call. Sandy Wiggins established himself as a business executive in the real estate world. It was creative work and it was lucrative and it provided opportunities to use property development as a way to serve the planet. But it's not where Sandy was destined to stay. As he followed the subtle leadings of his soul, Sandy took one step, and then the next, toward a new life, facilitating people's awakening through breath work. For spiritual seekers, Sandy's journey models a way to wake up and move toward the work we're meant to be doing in the world. Sandy's Breath Work: https://www.inspirationcommunity.orgSandy's Retreat and Individual Work: https://jivanmukta.lifeSandy's email address: sandy@jivanmukta.life Margaret Wheatley's Pivotal Essay: https://www.margaretwheatley.com/articles/emergence.htmlPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).We might have thought just a little more would make us happy. More money, more time, more things. But that's the problem. Like a cat chasing its tail, 'more' will never give us what we seek. As meditation teacher Billy Wynne explains, 'more' is an illusory concept. Only in accepting the emptiness of all things will we receive what we desire--the extravagant fulness of this present moment ... and then of the next. Billy's Book: "The Empty Path: Finding Fulfillment Through the Radical Art of Lessening" by Billy Wynne; New World Library, 2025Billy's Website: https://billywynne.comThe Zen Center of Denver: https://zencenterofdenver.orgPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).The archetypal feminine can be many things--fierce, wily, nurturing, creative, and deeply rooted in the natural world. But Alanna Kaivalya regards two qualities in particular, intuition and emotion, at risk of being lost in the modern age, where women are expected to be strong and independent, like men. "The Satisfied Woman," she says, reclaims her feminine power in order to uniquely gift the world. Links and ResourcesAlanna's book: "The Way of the Satisfied Woman: Reclaiming Feminine Power" by Alanna Kaivalya; New World Library, 2024Alanna's website: https://www.thesatisfiedwoman.comPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Colin James (RPTA '09), Recreation Manager at City of Mountain View (CA), talks with Dr. Brian Greenwood (Cal Poly Experience Industry Management) about his life and career to date.

Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).It's not about working a dream, about unpacking its symbols and wresting from it its cryptic meaning. It's about allowing the dream to work you, which is a very different thing. Mary Marsden is a nature-based soul guide, a personal mentor, and a dream worker. She helps dreamers to reenter the world of their dreams and experience the sensually soulful dreamscape that has been created by Mystery uniquely for them. Something will happen in such an encounter. It always does. Mary's web site: https://beearthnow.comThe Animas Valley Institute: https://www.animas.orgPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

For Dr Colin James, the legal profession's relative reluctance to appreciate the impact of trauma in workplaces and educational settings is, in part, due to a “masculinist” history that has fed longstanding stigmas and repression of feelings that may arise as a result of being exposed to trauma in the course of one's work or study. In this episode of The Lawyers Weekly Show, host Jerome Doraisamy speaks with retired legal academic and author Dr Colin James about his long and storied legal career and research, his decades-long interest and work in trauma, domestic violence, and masculinity (spurred by a lack of justice and fairness in society), his perception of law's embrace of trauma theory, and how and why the profession has been reluctant – relative to other sectors – to meaningfully acknowledge the need for change. James also discusses the need for legal workplaces and law schools to better incorporate trauma theory, the strategies that must be implemented in doing so, going beyond legislative requirements, the urgent need to make such changes in the current climate, as well as his newly published book, Vicarious Trauma and Burnout in Law. If you like this episode, show your support by  rating us or leaving a review on Apple Podcasts (The Lawyers Weekly Show) and by following Lawyers Weekly on social media: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. If you have any questions about what you heard today, any topics of interest you have in mind, or if you'd like to lend your voice to the show, email editor@lawyersweekly.com.au for more insights!

Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).One thing that keeps people from exploring their spiritual path is fear of the dark. Not just darkness itself, but what darkness hides--ghosts, demons, spirits. The mere thought of such entities drives nascent seekers away before they even get started. But it needn't be that way. Jan Thompson, Jane Fleming, and Wade Prpich are spiritual guides who know the dark side, but who choose the light. In fact, each would say that the way we conquer our primal fears and discover our spiritual power is, precisely, to walk in the light. Then, they say, the darkness fades and the way opens. Links to my Guests and Their WorkJan Thompson: https://www.ascensionarts.caJane Fleming: https://www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.caWade Prpich: https://calgaryshaman.com/index.htmlPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

1990 is an odd time for a hard rock band from the late 70's to make a comeback.  Hair metal was declining rapidly, and music that would form the grunge movement was percolating up in the pacific northwest.  But that is exactly what AC/DC did with their album The Razors Edge.  The album reached number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart and number 4 on the UK albums chart, and it would become AC/DC's third highest selling album behind “Back in Black” and “High Voltage.”After concluding their 1988 world tour the band had some changes and interruptions.  Drummer Simon Wright left the group to join Dio, and was replaced by Chris Slade who would be with the group until 1994.  Front man and songwriter Brian Johnson took some time off to finalize his divorce, which left brothers Malcolm Young (rhythm guitar and backing vocals) and Angus Young (lead guitar) to write all the songs for the album.  They would continue to be the songwriters for the band through 2020.Critical reviews of the album were mixed, with negative comments revolving around the idea that this album was nothing new for the band. With the benefit of hindsight it may be that the consistency with AC/DC's previous works is actually a strength of the album.  In a period of big shifts in rock music, AC/DC provided a point of stability and a return to hard rock origins.Friend of the show Julie Doran joins us to bring us this high energy hard rock masterpiece with Rob. Are You ReadyThe anthem that leads of side 2 of the album reached number 16 on the US charts, and became the band's only number 1 hit in New Zealand.  It is used in a number of sports events and is also familiar as the official theme for WWE SmackDown on Fox.ThunderstruckThe lead off track and lead single to the album is a signature song for the band.  It started as a "little trick" Angus Young played on guitar, and Malcolm built the rhythm guitar behind that riff.  It has been performed in almost every live show the band has performed since its release. MoneytalksThis track reached number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the first top 40 hit for AC/DC since Back in Black in 1981.  Interestingly, the song has not been performed live since the band toured The Razors Edge.   Part of the appeal of AC/DC on this album could have been the downturn in the economy at the time, striking a cord with blue collar employment struggles.  If so, money really does talk!The Razors EdgeWhile this song is the title track it was not released as a single.  This dark track talks about the fine line between success and failure, good and evil, life and death.  "You're running out of lives, and here comes the razor's edge." ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas by Mel Torme (from the motion picture "Home Alone")This Christmas classic saw its debut from Judy Garland in the motion picture "Meet Me in St. Louis".  Mel Torme's version was used in the Christmas movie "Home Alone" which was in theaters in 1990. STAFF PICKS:Keep On Loving Me Baby by Colin JamesWayne starts out the staff picks with a Canadian blues singer-songwriter.  This cover from James' second album, Sudden Stop, is a high energy cover of a tune originally written by Otis Rush in 1958.  James benefitted from the blues revival of the time, as well as the soon-to-come swing revival in the early- to mid-90's.Chain of Fools by Little CaesarLynch brings us another cover originally performed by Aretha Franklin and written by Don Covay in 1967.  Little Caesar is a hard rock band formed in the late 80's which had a short career before problems with their label, and the eclipsing of hard rock by grunge contributed to their decline.  This cover from their debut single was their most memorableDiabolic Tastemaker by the Cherry Poppin' DaddiesBruce's staff pick is a deep cut off the Daddies' debut album "Ferociously Stoned."  This horn-heavy track first appeared on their 1989 demo tape before it was added to their album.  The band  at the time was an amalgam of punk, funk, jazz, ska, and swing at the time, thought future albums would move heavily towards swing.If You Needed Somebody by Bad Company Julie features the second single off Bad Company's ninth studio album, Holy Water.  It was their first top 40 hit since “Rock and Roll Fantasy” back in 1979.  The rock ballad hails from BadCo's days with Brian Howe as the front man, as Paul Rodgers had left the group in 1982 and was performing solo at the time.  Been Caught Stealing by Jane's Addiction Rob finishes off the staff picks with the third single from Ritual de lo Habitual, and the biggest single, topping the Billboard Modern Rock charts for four weeks.  The dog barking is Perry Farrell's pet Annie, who was brought to the studio.  The barking was not planned, but the coincidence was included on the track. COMEDY TRACK:Do the Bartman by The SimpsonsBart Simpson closes us out this week with this lost epic.   Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. VOICES are stronger in the LEFT channel, and MUSIC is stronger on the RIGHT channel.Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whattheriffpodcast/, and message or email us with what you'd like to hear, what you think of the show, and any rock-worthy memes we can share.Of course we'd love for you to rate the show in your podcast platform!**NOTE: What the Riff?!? does not own the rights to any of these songs and we neither sell, nor profit from them. We share them so you can learn about them and purchase them for your own collections.

Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).We don't tend to think of the corporate world as 'soulful.' But some companies realize that paying attention to social and environmental values, and not just to the bottom line, is good for the workers, good for the world, and, as it turns out, good for business as well. Sona Khosla is Chief Impact Officer for Benevity, a tech company that brings working people and worthy causes together. The "impact" Sona seeks applies equally to creating a human work environment and making the world a better place. Please, can we have more of this?A Link to Benevity: https://benevity.comPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Bluesland March 6, 2025 music podcast. Here is my music podcast including the music of Leroy Carr, Kim Wilson, D.K. Harrell, Buddy Guy with Mick Jagger, Colin James, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Boz Scaggs and more. Click on the link and enjoy. 

Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).How do we rekindle our love for the Earth? According to naturalist and eco-philosopher Lyanda Haupt, the smallest step does it. Her book, Rooted, is a compendium of such steps, from wandering barefoot in the woods to welcoming the mystery of animal "presence." The starting point is simply our curiosity and our willingness to take a step, no matter how small, in the direction of the natural world. Lyanda's Most Recent Book: "Rooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit" by Lyanda Lynn Haupt; Little, BrownSpark, 2021Connections to her work and to all her other books: https://www.lyandalynnhaupt.comPhoto Credit: Tom FurtwanglerPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Here is my music podcast Bluesland from Feb. 27, 2025. Played the music of Colin James in support of his show at The Mt. Baker Theatre March 8th and gave away a pair of tickets. Also the music of Elvin Bishop, Koko Taylor, Vanessa Collier, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, The Rolling Stones and more. Just click on the picture/link and enjoy. 

One of the true pleasures of a lifetime in music and broadcasting is connecting with artists at the very beginning of their careers. If the connection is a strong friendship, emotionally you get to go along for the ride. On the downside,  you must be prepared to lose those friends along the way through attrition, lifestyle and medical issues. I'm pleased to say Colin James has given all of us a great ride. 8 Junos, 31 Maple Blues Awards, Induction into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, Order of BC and turning 60 years old with 21 studio albums under his belt. Colin has played his way through an amazing collection of audiences.  Starting with Stevie Ray style  Texas blues, then blues rock, big band swing, roots, Americana and all the way back to blues. What a Ride!! Following a stellar concert at Massey Hall, Colin is on a Canadian tour now and he's heading our way.  With the wonderful Terra Lightfoot! Feb 26 -Grey Eagle   Calgary Feb 27 – N Jubilee Edmonton March 1 – Orpheum Vancouver March 3 – Royal Theatre  Victoria March 4 & 5 – Port Theatre Nanaimo Colin is a master storyteller. This time he has tales of recovering from a road accident on his scooter in the USA. Damage to his foot and fret hand slowed him down considerably. He has stories of becoming what he dreamed of as an 8-year-old and the biography he's almost finished writing. The complete interview can be heard on the Mulligan Stew Podcast and the terrydavidmulligan YouTube Channel.  

Click here to send me a text message (include your contact info if you want a reply).To be alone in the world is a terrible thing, unless of course it is by choice. Especially for men, the heart may long for deep connection while all our social posturing creates the opposite--distance. When men discover deep friendship with other men it is a gift to be savoured and, in this instance, shared. Don McLeod, Barry Foster and I have met together for almost twenty-five years, dubbing ourselves, preposterously, The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. We have no advice about how others might do this themselves, but by sharing our own story perhaps some wisdom will emerge for those who seek a similar experience. All we know is that the world, and our world in particular, is a lot better for having friends. Books referenced in this conversation:"Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom" by John O'Donohue; HarperCollins, 1997"To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings" by John O'Donohue; Convergent Books, 2008"Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words" by David Whyte; Canongate Books, 2019As well as any of the over twenty books by Jungian writer James HollisPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Greg Brady spoke with Colin James ahead of his Toronto Stop at Massey Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Colin James ahead of his Toronto Stop at Massey Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the Saturday February 8, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we spend some time with 8x JUNO Award-winning and multi-Platinum selling blues-rock artist Colin James who recently kicked off his “Chasing The Sun” Canadian tour which will make stops across the country including additional shows in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Check your local listings for a date near you. Colin James released the first of his eighteen albums in 1988. He’s had international hit singles like “Five Long Years,” he’s worked with Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bonnie Raitt, Albert Collins, Pops Staples, Robert Cray, Albert King and Mavis Staples to name a few. He appeared on an episode of the television program Corner Gas and gave a command performance for Queen Elizabeth II. Today, we talk about his first band, his new record “Chasing the Sun,” the impact Stevie Ray Vaughn had on his career, working with regular collaborators like Tom Wilson and Colin Linden… and the car accident that sidelined him last year. Then, we’ll meet director Tim Fehlbaum. He’s an award-winning Swiss filmmaker whose previous films, like “Tides” and “Hell,” focused on post-apocalyptic and science fiction stories. He returns to the real world with “September 5,” a new thriller starring Peter Sarsgaard and Ben Chaplin, and now playing in select theatres, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Here is my music podcast from Thursday February 6, 2025. Featured are the artists Colin James, D.K. Harrell, BB King, The Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Sue Foley; George Thorogood and more. Just click on the link/picture and enjoy. If you have a request please send it to me for next Thursday's show. Thanks for listening and being my friend. 

Click here to send me a text message ...Stories arrive on our TV screen daily, unbidden. We are momentarily entertained or diverted but rarely are we changed. The old stories, however, passed down from generation to generation, were meant to instruct us, to identify us with a tribe, and to change us. Natalie Pepin, a Metis artist and cultural educator, and Tad Hargrave, a European-Canadian marketer and cultural explorer, both experienced the dearth of life-changing stories in our modern culture ... until they stumbled upon traditional fairy tales. Smitten by their potency, they now offer workshops on these ancient stories, each one capable of both rooting and transforming us. More about Tad & Natalie:Natalie's Website: https://meetingmyancestors.comTad's Website: https://marketingforhippies.comAn Excellent Resource on Fairy Tales:"Origins of Fairy Tales from Around the World," a Ten-Book Series by Pook Press (UK), including: Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Beauty and the Beast, Little Red Riding Hood, and more, each edition comprising seven variants of popular fairy tales.Personal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Salty Dog's RUMBLE Podcast, January 2025 Welcome to the RUMBLE where we track down some mighty fine tunes for ya. The show is dedicated to the late ANDREW KRUGER who recently passed. RIP mate. Andrew was an internationally respected journalist and innovator. In addition he was one of the first subscribers to the Salty Dog Blues N Roots podcast back in 2005/6 and supported the show for just on twenty years. He rode a Ducati, and took the podcast in his headphones right across Australia and Europe many times. Miss the lunch and your wisdom. Love ya man and rest easy. Stack of cuts from Reckoners, Cruel Sea, Vic Polyik, TK Reeve, La Garage, Joe Bonamassa, Humble Pie, CW Ayon, Gretta Ziller, Pieta Brown, Stompy and the Heat, Pete Cornelius, Ange Boxall, Rag N Bone Man, Woodland Hunters, Wren Bellette, Bruce Cockburn, Mark Nesmith, Colin James, Jethro Tull, Muireann Bradley, Jerron Paxton, Hat Fitz N Cara, Neil Young. ARTIST / TRACK / ALBUM ** Australia 1. Reckoners w. Susan Tedeschi / Looking For A Reason / Looking For A Reason 2. ** The Cruel Sea / Waste Your Time / Straight Into The Sun 3. ** Vic Polyik / North Straight Love Kit / Zero Gravity Swing 4. ** T.K. Reeve / Panhandler / Panhandler 5. La Garage / No Patience / No Patience 6. Joe Bonamassa / Little Girl / British Blues Explosion 7. Humble Pie / The Sad Bag of Shaky Jake / Town and Country 8. CW Ayon / Nothin' To Do With You / Bounce, Boogie and Bump 9. ** Gretta Ziller / Your Heart's Got Wheels / The Miles 10. Pieta Brown / Butterfly Blues / Mercury 11. ** Stompy And The Heat / Don't Tell Me / Stompy And The Heat 12. ** Pete Cornelius / Cruickshank / Southern 13. ** Ange Boxall / Thank You Yes Please / Skipping Stone 14. Rag N Bone Man / Wolves / Wolves 15. ** The Woodland Hunters / Enough Damage / Small Mercies 16. ** Wren Bellette / Road Less Travelled / This Love Will Die 17. Bruce Cockburn / Strange Waters / Charity of Night 18. Mark Nessie Nesmith / Stoner On My Soul / A Sinner's Prayer 19. Colin James N Charlie Musselwhite / Devilment / Chasing The Sun 20. Jethro Tull / Locomotive Breath / Aqualung 21. Muireann Bradley / Candy Man / I Keep These Old Blues 22. Jerron Paxton / So Much Weed / Things Done Changed 23. ** Hat Fitz N Cara / These Times / These Times 24. Neil Young / Danger Bird / Zuma

On the Saturday February 8, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we spend some time with 8x JUNO Award-winning and multi-Platinum selling blues-rock artist Colin James who recently kicked off his “Chasing The Sun” Canadian tour which will make stops across the country including additional shows in Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Check your local listings for a date near you. Colin James released the first of his eighteen albums in 1988. He's had international hit singles like “Five Long Years,” he's worked with Stevie Ray Vaughn, Bonnie Raitt, Albert Collins, Pops Staples, Robert Cray, Albert King and Mavis Staples to name a few. He appeared on an episode of the television program Corner Gas and gave a command performance for Queen Elizabeth II. Today, we talk about his first band, his new record “Chasing the Sun,” the impact Stevie Ray Vaughn had on his career, working with regular collaborators like Tom Wilson and Colin Linden… and the car accident that sidelined him last year. Then, we'll meet director Tim Fehlbaum. He's an award-winning Swiss filmmaker whose previous films, like “Tides” and “Hell,” focused on post-apocalyptic and science fiction stories. He returns to the real world with “September 5,” a new thriller starring Peter Sarsgaard and Ben Chaplin, and now playing in select theatres, an American sports broadcasting crew finds itself thrust into covering the hostage crisis involving Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Click here to send me a text message ...Whatever Soul is, it's not tame. That's why we seek Soul in the wild places, where something locked away can be released and we can remember who we are and why we're here. That's also why we need an experienced guide to take us there, someone who knows the wild places of the human heart. Michelle Rigling is such a guide. Her Cavewoman Way group programs and one-on-one counselling invite the Wild Woman to appear in the lives of those seeking a soulful awakening. The participants, and the world, may never be the same again. ResourcesThe Cavewoman Way: https://www.thecavewomanway.comBooks"Women Who Run with the Wolves" by Clarissa Pinkola Estes; Ballantine Books, 1995"Courting the Wild Twin" by Martin Shaw; Chelsea Green Publishing UK, 2020"Becoming Baba Yaga" by Kris Spisak; Hampton Roads Publishing, 2024"The House with Chicken Legs" by Sophie Anderson; Scholastic Press, 2018Personal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Click here to send me a text message ...Positive karma makes the world a better place and lightens our load in both this life and the next. Negative karma harms the world and burdens us with destructive habits. Becoming conscious of the bad habits we accumulate is the first step toward making better choices, finding joy and liberation for ourselves, and becoming a positive force in the world. My guest Mordy Levine, the co-author of The Beginner's Guide to Karma, breaks it all down for us.ResourcesThe Beginner's Guide to Karma: How to Live with Less Negativity & More Peace by Lama Lhanang Rinpoche & Mordy Levine; New World Library, 2024The Tibetan Book of the Dead for Beginners: A Guide to Living and Dying by Lama Lhanang Rinpoche & Mordy Levine; Sounds True, 2023Jingle Lingpa Center: https://www.buddhistsandiego.comPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Click here to send me a text message ...Here's a seasonal offering of word and song that will warm your heart, whether it's Christmas you celebrate, the Winter Solstice, Festivus, or any of the many other culturally rich wintertime observances. As we turn inward at this time of year, we also turn back, longing for the comforts of a home that is lost to us now. For those of us with Celtic or Western European roots, Peia's music is deeply evocative of those ancestral roots long buried beneath our fast-paced modern life. Here she shares her songs and talks with me about the soulful path to making such soul-filled music. PS. This is the 150th episode of The Mystic Cave. Thanks so much for listening! Tip: Use the Chapters tab to take you directly to Peia's songs. ResourcesPeia's website: https://peiasong.comPeia's two solo albums: Four Great Winds (2013) and Beauty Thunders (2016)Peia's collaborations: Wild Honey, Ali Ghamsari, Rising Appalachia & othersPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

This 2-Hour episode has been all over the world multiple times on FM and online stations.  Welcome to the podcast version.  In this show you will hear new music from Chad Rupp & the Sugar Roots, Colin James, Chris Daniels and The Kings, Duke Robillard and many others.  I also have included some throwback tunes from Hound Dog Taylor and remastered songs from Freddie King.   Happy Holidays!!   Biggdaddy Ray Hansen

This 2-hour episode includes great new music from Colin James, Mick Kolassa, Chad Rupp & the Sugar Roots, Amanda Fish and several others.  I also have included three songs from "Dr. House" himself, Hugh Laurie, as well as two remastered Tunes from Freddie King's album "Texas Cannonball".   Enjoy!   Biggdaddy Ray Hansen

Click here to send me a text message ...With every new war and with every new natural catastrophe, we are being driven to consider new ways of being human on this planet. This search is not new, but perhaps it's never been so critical. Celtic spiritual teacher John Philip Newell has collected nine prophetic voices in his latest book, The Great Search, to help awaken within us the realization that not only is the Earth sacred, so is the human soul. It's as inspiring a message as it is timely. ResourcesJohn Philip's website: https://www.earthandsoul.org/john-philip-newellHis two latest books:      Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul by John Philip Newell; HarperOne, 2022     The Great Search by John Philip Newell; Wild Goose, 2024Personal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

This 2hour episode of BTR contains new music from The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Japan's Bloodest Saxophone, Panda Fish, Mick Kolassa, Colin James and many more.  Also included are remastered tunes from Freddie KIng's Texas Cannonball album.   Happy Holidays! Biggdaddy Ray Hansen

Click here to send me a text message ...How many of us emerged from the last US presidential shaking our heads and saying,"There's gotta be a better way." There is, and there has always been. The Way of Council is the time-honoured method of gathering soulfully that doesn't leave the heart at the door. Psychotherapist and soul guide Peter Scanlan teaches this way, and he shares it with us in this rich conversation. ResourcesPeter's website: http://www.peterscanlan.comThe Animas Valley Institute: https://www.animas.orgThe "bible" of the Way of Council: The Way of Council by Jack Zimmerman and Virginia Coyle; Bramble Books, 2009"When Someone Deeply Listens to You," a poem by John Fox: https://www.awakin.org/v2/read/view.php?tid=2343Personal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Salty Dog's FAME Podcast, November 2024 Well it's either fortune or fame, but neither of them are to be what they claim! Some have both, some have very little - but all great cuts this time tone hounds. Tracks from John Primer, Bob Corritore, Rag N Bone Man, GA-20, The Mezcaltones, Taj Mahal, Colin James, Glenn Musto, Johnny Burgin, Robben Ford, Bob Dylan, Kerri Simpson, Paulie Bignell, Loose Cattle, Jontavious Willis, Jake Fussell, Kid Andersen, Lurrie Bell, Darrle Scott, Time O'Brien, Frenchie Moe, Nathan Seeckts, Pete Cornelius, Kaliopi, Little Georgia, Sue Foley, Matt Walker. ARTIST / TRACK / ALBUM ** Australia 1. John Primer N Bob Corritore / Chains and Things / Crawlin' Kingsnake 2. Rag N Bone Man / Guilty / Wolves 3. GA-20 / She's Gone / Try It You Might Like It GA-20 Does Hound Dog Taylor 4. ** The Mezcaltones / Ellie / Mexican Hillbilly Surf Music 5. Taj Mahal / I Miss You Baby / Senor Blues 6. Colin James N Lucinda Williams / Protection / Chasing The Sun 7. ** Glenn Musto / Empty Starters / Unravel 8. Johnny Burgin / I Was Right The First Time / Ramblin' From Coast To Coast 9. Robben Ford / Most Likely You Go Your Way / Bringing It Back Home 10. Bob Dylan / Most Likely You Go Your Way / Blonde On Blonde 11. ** Kerri Simpson / Confession The Blues / Confession The Blues 12. ** Paulie Bignell / Gonna Get You / Express Elevator 13. Loose Cattle / Further On / Someone's Monster 14. Jontavious Willis / Too Close To The Finishing Line / West Georgia Blues 15. Jake Xerxes Fussell / Gone To Hilo / When I'm Called 16. Kid Andersen / The Bender / Greaseland 17. Lurrie Bell / You Got To Stop This Mess / 700 Blues 18. Darell Scott N Tim O'Brien / Long Time Gone / Real Time 19. Frenchie Moe / Slow Down / Soul Full Tonight 20. ** Nathan Seeckts / Cassette In The Tapedeck / Something Rare and Beautiful 21. ** Pete Cornelius / Sick Of This Town / Sick Of This Town 22. ** Kaliopi N The Blues Messengers / Earthmover Blues / The Devils Voodoo Curse 23. Little Georgie N The Shuffling Hungarians / Wrong Set Of Horses / Wrong Set Of Horses 24. Sue Foley / Lonesome Homesick Blues / One Guitar Woman 25. ** Matt Walker N Necessary Few / Just Add Wine / Navigational Skills

Click here to send me a text message ...Does religion have a role in "The Great Turning," where humanity is rediscovering what it means to be creatures of the earth? Or are its own wounds and divisions too deep to allow it to see beyond its protective walls? Sarah Arthurs is both an earth activist and a religious peacemaker. Her answer, depending on the day, may be: Yes; Not yet; or No. But hope says: Soon.Links to Sarah's WorldGreen Exodus (the home of the Urban Earthlings Club): https://greenexodus.ca/sarah-arthurs/The Calgary Interfaith Council: https://www.calgaryinterfaithcouncil.orgPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Intro Song –  14, Mark Hummel, “Ghosted”, True Believer  
First Set -
 13, Ronnie Baker Brooks, “My Boo”, Blues In My DNA 
 12, The Fabulous Thunderbirds w/ Elvin Bishop, “Whatcha Do To Me”, Struck Down 
11, Jontavious Willis, “Keep Your Worries On The Dance Floor”, West Georgia Blues
 10, Vanesse Thomas, “Do Y'All”, Stories In Blue

 Second Set - 
9, Zac Harmon, “Never Have A Better Night”, Floreada's Boy 
8, Chris Cain, “I Was Wrong”, Good Intentions Gone Bad
7, Sonny Gullage, “Go Be Free”, Go Be Free

 Third Set - 
 6, Colin James, “Crystal Ball”, Chasing The Sun 
 5, Albert Castiglia feat. Kingfish & Rayne, “You Cant Judge A Book By Its Cover”, Righteous Souls 
 4, Jovin Webb, “Wig On Wrong”, Drifter
 Fourth Set - 
 3, Duke Robillard, “Blue Coat Man”, Roll With Me
 2, Tab Benoit, “Watching The Gators Roll In”, I Hear Thunder
 1, Shemekia Copeland, “Tee Tot Payne”, Blame It On Eve

Salty Dog's POLKA DOT Podcast, October 2024 Here we go, joining the dots syndicators. What is revealed? why a mess o blues n roots to satisfy your desire for tone! Great cuts from Dig 3, Rag N Bone Man, Colin James, Eddie V6, Dana Immanuel, Baker Smith Gamble, Chris Russell, Ray Beadle, Adrianne Lenker, Bettye LaVette, James Luther Dickinson, Lurrie Bell, Moody Smith, The Drones, Sweet Felicia N Detonators, The Blow Out, Alastair Greene, Hat Fitz N Cara, Katarina Pejak, Neil Young, Jovin Webb, Pepper Creek Revival, Nardia. ARTIST / TRACK / ALBUM ** Australia 1. The Dig 3 / Take A Ride / Take A Ride 2. Rag N Bone Man / Talking To Myself / Life By Misadventure 3. Colin James N Lucinda Williams / Protection / Chasing The Sun 4. Eddie 9V / Halo / Saratoga 5. Dana Immanuel / Mother Fuuking Whoze / Dana Immanuel EP 6. ** The Baker Smith Gamble / Gallery of Miracles and Madness / The Baker Smith Gamble 7. ** Chris Russell's Chicken Walk / Ride Me / Chris Russell's Chicken Walk 8. ** Ray Beadle / Guitar And A Reason / Bound To Get The Blues 9. Adrianne Lenker / Vampire Empire / Bright Future 10. Bettye LaVette / Do Right To Me Baby / Things Have Changed 11. James Luther Dickinson / Hungry Town / Free Beer Tomorrow 12. Lurrie Bell / You Got To Stop This Mess / 700 Blues 13. ** Moody Smith N The Speculators / Hard Times / Sit By Your Window 14. ** The Drones / Shark Fin Blues / Waiting Long By The River.. 15. ** Sweet Felicia N The Detonators / East Coast Drifter / East Coast Drifter EP 16. ** The Blow Out / Version of You / Version of You 17. Alastair Greene / Standing Out Loud / Blues Caravan 2024 Live 18. ** Hat Fitz N Cara w. Jeff Lang / Oh My Annabelle / More Life 19. Katarina Pejak / Roads That Cross / Roads That Cross 20. Neil Young / Ambulance Blues / On The Beach 21. Jovin Webb / Bottom of Bottle / Drifter 22. ** Pepper Creek Revival / So Close / Pepper Creek Revival 23. ** Nardia / Train of Chance / Forbidden Love

Click here to send me a text message ...The Indigenous culture that European colonizers encountered here in the New World, and then so brutally suppressed, is the very repository of wisdom we now need. Elizabeth Buller Page knows this personally. Deep into a midlife descent, Liz turned to her family's Indigenous roots to discover not only the healing she sought but the path she'd lost. ResourcesThe book on Cree history and culture that Liz can't be without: The Plains Cree: An Ethnographic, Historical, and Comparative Study by David Mandelbaum; University of Regina Press, 1940 & 1978 (revised)The Calgary Gallery that features Liz's art: https://moonstonecreation.ca/elizabeth-buller-page-1/Personal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Click here to send me a text message ...Out here, on the far side of conventional religion, no path is more compelling than the one that leads us to know our natural place within the larger earth community. And there may be no better modern guide than Bill Plotkin, the author of four books on the subject and the founder of the Animas Valley Institute. The way is called "soul initiation," which is devastating to the ego but life-giving to the soul. And it just might help save the planet.Two TipsThis episode is longer than most, so you might find it helpful to reference the Chapters tab above and listen in convenient chunks.You might also find it helpful to read along with the poem with which we begin our conversation, "What to Remember When Waking," by David Whyte. Here's a link: https://www.awakin.org/v2/read/view.php?tid=994ErrataThe notion I mistakenly attribute to Stephen Jenkinson, that true elders consider today's actions in light of their effect seven generations out, is in fact a Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) principle I had read about in Robin Wall Kimmerer's excellent book, "Braiding Sweetgrass." I regret the error. However, both Jenkinson and Bill Plotkin assume a similar point of view, that elders seek to honour both the ancestors who have gone before and the generations yet to come when considering the actions we take today.Bill's BooksSoulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche; Soulcraft; New World Library, 2003Nature and the Human Soul: Cultivating Wholeness and Community in a Fragmented World; New World Library, 2008Wild Mind: A Field Guide to the Human Psyche; New World Library, 2013The Journey of Soul Initiation: A Field Guide for Visionaries, Evolutionaries, and Revolutionaries" New World Library, 2021The Animas Valley InstituteHome page: https://www.animas.orgPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Seven Twin Peaks join in to discuss symbols, gadgets, and personal artifacts from the show. What are some of your own favorites? Deep thanks to Colin James, Steven Miller, Heather & Tommy Jones, Josh Minton, Joel Bocko, and Alison Ivy. Connect with: Colin (Creamed Corn and the Universe): https://linktr.ee/creamedcornandtheuniverse Steven (TwinPeaksBlog): https://twinpeaksblog.com/ Heather & Tommy (Dreamer's Diary): https://youtube.com/@DreamersDiaryPodcast Josh: (Twin Peaks School): https://substack.com/@jbminton Joel (Journey through Twin Peaks): https://twitter.com/LostInTheMovies Alison: https://instagram.com/agent.ivy See also: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81ZGITi-fmg

Intro Song –  16, Sugaray Rayford, “Human Decency”, Human Decency 
First Set - 
15, Johnny Ray Jones, “Automatic”, Mystic Chiefs
 14, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, “911”, The Hits Keep Coming 
 13, Chicago Blues Lifters, “Stick A Fork In Me”, Blues Scouts 
 12, Curtis Salgado, “Safe At Home”, Fine By Me

 Second Set -
 11, Memphis Royal Brothers, “Gimme Back The Keys To My Cadillac”, Memphis Royal Brothers 
 10, Toronzo Cannon, “Unlovable”, Shut Up & Play 
9, Tab Benoit, “The Ghost of Gatemoouth Brown”, I Hear Thunder 
8, Zac Harmon, “Glass Ceiling”, Floreada's Boy 
 Third Set - 
 7, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, “That's Cold”, Struck Down 6, Mark Hummel, “Mr Two/Thirds”, True Believer 
 5, Colin James feat. Charlie Musselwhite, “Devilment”, Chasing The Sun
 4, Sonny Gullage, “Just Kiss Me, Babye”, Go Be Free
 Fourth Set - 
 3, Shemekia Copeland, “Cadillac Blue”, Blame It On Eve, 2024
 2, Albert Castiglia feat. Alabama Mike, “Get Down To The Nitty Gritty”, Righteous Souls
 1, Chris Cain, “Had About All I Can Take”, Good Intentions Gone Bad

Click here to send me a text message ...We dwell within a realm of spacious possibility; and it dwells within us. The mystic experiences this firsthand. So does any seeker alert to the subtle movements of the heart. Cynthia Bourgeault knows the territory well. She's lived it, and she's written about it. But, being human, she's also continuing to learn about it, sometimes by trial and error. Fortunately, our spiritual education is not completed in this lifetime. ResourcesCynthia's Websites: https://wisdomwaypoints.org; https://wisdomwayofknowing.orgCenter for Action and Contemplation: https://cac.orgA Sampling of Cynthia's Books"Love is Stronger than Death;" Random House, 1997"Mystical Hope;" Cowley Publications, 2001"The Wisdom Way of Knowing;" Jossey-Bass, 2003"Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening;" Cowley Publications, 2004"The Wisdom Jesus;" Shambhala, 2008"The Heart of Centering Prayer;" Shambhala, 2016"Eye of the Heart;" Shambhala Publications, 2020Personal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

How to Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime with Colin James | Episode 1114 Welcome to episode 1114 of The Hidden Why Podcast! In this episode, I have a compelling conversation with Colin James, an expert in influence and communication, to explore the principles behind his new book, How to Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime. From his beginnings … Continue reading How to Influence Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime with Colin James | Episode 1114

Click here to send me fan mail, I mean, a text message ...Soul has only one agenda--that we live into who we really are and offer our unique gifts in service to the world. Soul is less concerned about the obstacles that that may plant in our path. So, for rugged mountain guide Bruce Howatt, the call to finally show up in the world--as Julianna--must have felt like the greatest, most intimidating climb of all. And yet, here she is, inspiring the rest of us to discover and to assume our own singular place in the Universe.ResourcesJules' Website (as Bruce): https://www.brucehowatt.com/Jules' Soul Guide Bio: https://www.animas.org/guides/24/jules-howatt/The Animas Valley Institute: https://www.animas.orgPersonal LinksMy web site (where you can sign up for my blog): https://www.brianepearson.caMy email address: mysticcaveman53@gmail.comSeries Music Credit"Into the Mystic" by Van Morrison, performed by Colin James, from the album, Limelight, 2005; licensed under SOCAN 2022

Canada's economy comes to a halt as rail strike commences GUEST: Bridgitte Anderson, CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board Of Trade Has the government's reliance on the public sector hindered our economy? GUEST: Ken Peacock, Senior Vice President and Chief Economist for the Business Council of B.C What does Vancouver City Council hope to focus on in the 2025 budget? GUEST: Pete Fry, Green Party Vancouver City Councillor  Are Canada's data protection laws lacking the ‘right to be forgotten'? GUEST: Jesse Miller, Social Media Expert and Founder of Mediated Reality Colin James live in-studio! GUEST: Colin James, iconic Canadian blues rock singer and songwriter  What are ‘attractive nuisance' laws in Canada like? GUEST: Geri Mayer-Judson, Show contributor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Colin's 21st album is called Chasing the Sun.   Today,   Aug 17 is his Birthday. Happy Day Colin     Co-produced by Colin Linden in his Pinhead Studios in Nashville. Colin's coming to the  Mulligan Stew Podcast with the complete story of how he and his friends wrote and created these outstanding songs.   Colin singing a Lucinda Williams song, Protection, with Lucinda in the studio doing harmony. Two tracks with blues harp legend Charlie Musselwhite, co-writing memorable songs with Tom Wilson, Terra Lightfoot, Thompson Wilson, Jesse Obrien and others. A great rhythm section of Darryl Jones (Stones) Charley Drayton (Keith Richards). A splendid cover of Paul Butterfield's classic  In My Own Dream. Also vocals by  The McCrary Sisters and Ruby Amanfu Colin Linden leading the all-star band and co-writing with Colin James. It's their 6th album together. Colin and I have been doing interviews for a long time but there are still events and moments in his life that need retelling. For example, when the two Colins'  met on the Canadian Prairies Colin James was 13 and Colin Linden was 17. Both were into playing the blues. A short time later Colin, still a teenager, got to play for Stevie Ray Vaughn. Stevie helped him take the next steps in his career. This is the complete Interview.  His 2021 album Open Road won the JUNO Award for Best Blues Album and was nominated for Blues Foundation Best Blues Rock Album in 2023. Catching the Sun may very well get the best reception yet.

Contact us21. Los Lonely Boys / Send More Love 22. Wilco / Any Major Dude 23. The Beatles / Blackbird 24. Nora Jones / American Anthem25. The Fabulous Thunderbirds (feat Billy Gibbons) / Payback Time26. Colin James (feat Colin Linden) / I'm Still Alive 27. Dirk Quinn Band / Brothers in Christ Carwash28. Stevie Ray Vaughan / Look at Little Sister29. Albert Castilgia / Searching the Desert for the Blues 30. Dave Alvin & JD Gilmore / Southwest Chief31. Eddie 9V / Beg, Borrow, Steal 32. Evan Nicole Bell / Catfish Blues 33. Homers Banks / Coming Together34. Joe Bonamassa / I Wanna Shout About It 35. The Black Crowes / 99 Pounds

Frenette's love of music started at the age of 5 while playing the bongos and listening to records with his parents. Artists like Perez Perado, Tito Puente, Herb Albert, Johnny Cash and Tom Jones were constantly spinning on the record player. By the age of 10, Matt was learning his rudiments in a marching and concert band. Some of Matt's early influences include Mitch Mitchell, Ginger Baker, Keith Moon, Michael Shrieve, Danny Seraphine,Billy Cobham, and later influences include Manu Katche, Steve Gadd, and Richard Bailey. Frenette is a founding member of Streetheart and his legacy as the other half of one of rock's greatest rhythm sections is still a part of Canadian rock legend. Matt's fierce approach to every song and powerful grooves he created were a big part of the musical foundation that Streetheart built their unmistakable sound on in the early days. In 1979 Matthew left Streetheart to join Paul Dean's new band Loverboy. Originally, Matt Frenette played drums for a side-project band, Headpins while Bernie Aubin played drums for a fellow Vancouver band, the soon to be renamed Loverboy. But within months, Aubin and Frenette swapped bands, where each continues to play to the present Alongside fellow Loverboy founding members Mike Reno, Paul Dean, Doug Johnson, with Ken "Spider" Sinnaeve, Matt Frenette has been "Working for the Weekend" since forming in Calgary, Alberta over 36 years ago. Loverboy has sold more than 10 million albums, earning four multi-platinum plaques, including the four-million-selling "Get Lucky." In 1982, as a member of Loverboy, Frenette went on to win a "still-record" six Juno awards. Matt's solid groove, versatile musicality and his visually exciting performance has created a demand for his appearance in many different artists' recordings, videos and tours, such as: Tom Cochrane, Bryan Adams, Kim Mitchell, Colin James and many other talented musicians.   Some Things That Came Up:  -1:30 Rich saw Matt with Loverboy at The El Paso Coliseum, 1985!  -3:00 Matt broke through the bass drum head! Very memorable -5:00 Matt has had many drum techs over the years -5:40 “Turn Me Loose” was a breakout hit!  -13:00 Evolution of a band  -14:20 The year that was 2020  -17:00 Practicing at 2112 drum shop  -23:00 Started drumming at 5 and never had any other job!  -24:30 First kit was secured on trade from a retired jazz drummer  -26:00 Community center marching band grade 8-10 -30:00 The band STREETHEART from Regina -32:50 The sweetest audition that Dad set up!  -40:36 Mike Reno on vocals!  -44:15 The beauty of the drums on “Turn Me Loose”  -44:50 Recorded live to tape with no click; everyone live on the floor -45:30 Bruce Fairbairn produced and a young Bob Rock engineered  -48:30 Gaffed headphones to his head.  -50:20 Guttural grounding sounds  -57:50 A mutual friend in Lee Kelley  -1:05:00 Played everyday to “Tom Jones:LIVE” record  -1:05:50 The two drunks at the Buddy Rich Big Band show. Buddy lit the fire under young Matt -1:14:50 Dad wanted Matt to go on the road and NOT finish grade 12! He believed!  -1:16:00 Historical-=6 Juno Awards+ many others  -1:18:00 21 years with Yamaha and 42 years with Zildjian    Follow:  www.loverboyband.com IG: @loverboyband FB: @loverboyband   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 25 of which have been #1 hits! Check out Rich's books on Amazon!    Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com