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Ryan Martin (Host and Founder of eCommerce SEO Agency Remarkable Digital) unlock the secrets to eCommerce success with branding expert Jess Fitzsimons, founder of Sky Jumpr, who takes us behind the scenes of constructing a robust brand narrative that can propel your business to new heights. Our enlightening exchange sheds light on the dynamic interplay between strong brand strategy and increased business growth, weaving through Jess's storied career from Aqualung Group to her current venture, Skyjumpr. Discover how a well-articulated brand identity doesn't just capture attention; it lays the foundation for a loyal customer base, streamlined SEO, and drives down those pesky advertising costs.Embark on a strategic odyssey as we dissect the elements crucial for cultivating an emotional bond between your brand and its audience. Jess guides us through the intricacies of audience engagement and the art of brand resonance, illustrating how a focused approach can cut through the noise and deeply connect with your target market. Our conversation takes a practical turn, offering tangible insights from brand strategy workshops and real-world examples from household names that have mastered the art of clarity and purpose in their branding endeavours.As we wrap up our session, Jess imparts her wisdom on how smaller businesses can outpace the giants by sharpening their niche marketing swords, reinforcing that agility and alignment of values are not just buzzwords but the bedrock of modern eCommerce success. We look ahead at the potential collaborations and the promising horizon for those ready to take the leap with Skyjumpr's expertise. Join 'A Remarkable Newsletter' for weekly high performance marketing and content actionable tips.

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Sarah Alvarez, founder of Detroit-based Outlier Media, and Chris Fitzsimon, publisher of States Newsroom, a national consortium of local newsrooms, join Democracy Nerd for a compelling conversation about how local newsrooms serve as community watchdogs, holding those in power accountable while helping make informed citizens. Local newsrooms are more than just news outlets; they are community builders. They celebrate local successes, cover events, and create spaces for community dialogue. However, they also provide essential accountability by investigating local issues and reporting on sensitive matters. Sarah and Chris also discuss the threats faced by local newsrooms, including this summer's raid on the Marion County Recorder in Kansas in which the local police force stormed the paper's office, seizing computers and reporting equipment. Such incidents have a chilling effect on investigative journalism, leading to a lack of transparency and accountability in communities. Sarah and Chris discuss strategies to support local newsrooms. Sarah's Outlier Media uses technology to understand community information needs, making local newsrooms more relevant. National efforts like States Newsroom provide resources, funding, and a network for local newsrooms to collaborate and amplify their impact. They emphasize that supporting local journalism is essential for a strong democracy. A robust democracy relies on well-informed communities, and local newsrooms are the foundation of this knowledge. However, they face unprecedented challenges and threats that require community support and collaboration.

Australian conductor Paul Fitzsimon has been Chorus Master at Opera Australia since 2019, and has worked as repetituer and conductor with the company since 2012, most recently conducting performances of La Boheme and Don Giovanni at the Sydney Opera House. He was Assistant Conductor of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in 2008/09 and has conducted most of the symphony orchestras in Australia, and in Europe has conducted the Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Ensemble Intercontemporain in Paris, and the Hamburg Ballet at the Baden Baden Festival. Highlights in recent years include conducting the national tours of The Marriage of Figaro, The Magic Flute, and Madama Butterfly for Opera Australia, Dvorak's Symphony no. 7 with the Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, as well as a new production of Brian Howard's Metamorphosis for Opera Australia in 2018. Paul majored in piano performance at The University of Melbourne and later completed his orchestral conducting studies at the Universität der Künste in Berlin and through the Symphony Australia Conductor Development Program. He was the recipient of the Brian Stacey Award for Emerging Conductors in 2008.  The STAGES podcast is available to access and subscribe from Spotify and Apple podcasts. Or from wherever you access your favourite podcasts. A conversation with creatives about craft and career. Recipient of Best New Podcast at 2019 Australian Podcast Awards. Follow socials on instagram (stagespodcast) and facebook (Stages).www.stagespodcast.com.au

Stamford Chidge interviews Chelsea author Neil Fitzsimon about his new book 'Rebirth of the Blues'.Having chronicled Chelsea's 1970 FA Cup winning side in 'Rhapsody in Blue' and Eddie McCreadie's promotion side in 'A Deeper Shade of Blue', Neil has turned his sights to the period between 1977-1985.One of the nost turbulent periods in Chelsea's history, it was a period when Chelsea narrowly escaped relegation into the Third Division in 1983, before being resurrected under the management of John Neal when the likes of Kerry Dixon, Pat Nevin and others catapulted the club to new glories. The next year, Chelsea took the Second Division by storm with their new brand of quicksilver flowing football to make a triumphant return to the top flight as champions. But Rebirth of the Blues is more than just a chronicle of football history. It's a gripping memoir of a Chelsea fan growing up in the late 1970s to mid-80s and his experiences of living through the political unrest of Thatcherite Britain when excess and greed were seen as ideals to be admired. Fitzsimon recalls his tentative first steps with girlfriends, the changing face of the music scene and what it was like to be single and one of the lads.You can buy the book here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Emma Speaks to Simone Fitzsimon from Queensland company Keto Loco about meal prepping, ingredients and her keto story. This inspiring episide covers Simone's inspiration creating the Keto Loco brand. They discuss keto ingredients and swaps plus dive into Simone's personal story and what fuels her passion.You can find Simone at www.ketoloco.com.au and see where you can grab her famous pies and goodies here. https://ketoloco.com.au/stockists and on facebook too .Support the show

Whether you're working or retired, few things feel better than impacting your community in a positive way. If you can put a smile on the faces of those around you, you'll feel fulfilled and happy.  And you can do the same, no matter what your career is now or when you plan to retire. And in this episode, you'll hear from Barbara Fitzsimon. After working in service of her community, she retired and still volunteers to help others out.  Want to hear how to serve your community even after you're retired? Listen now!  Show highlights include:  How you could buy a ranch for retirement with nothing but patience and bonds. (5:27) Why helping people in your community makes you even happier than them (11:42) The simple way to know exactly when it's time to retire (15:08) How to touch many people's lives (even if you live in a tiny town) (20:41)

It was quite an emotional day when I interviewed this week’s guest, the former rugby international turned best-selling author, Peter FitzSimons. Because it was the day after my father died. I’ve written about my Dad, Desmond Zwar, a lot on social media. He was the author of 20 non fiction books, including The Loneliest Man In the World about Rudolf Hess, In Search of Sir Keith Murdoch, This Wonderful World of Golf, where he went on the golf tour with Peter Thomson, and the runaway best seller, Golf: The Dictionary with illustrations by the great Jeff Hook. Dad, an avid reader, was in a nursing home towards the end of his life, so I ran his Kindle account. Whenever he wanted to read another book, I would buy it and sync it into his Kindle. And the last book I bought Dad, and the last book he read, was Peter FitzSimon’s biography of Ned Kelly. So it was strangely appropriate that the day after Dad’s passing, I was interviewing Peter. I didn’t tell him the situation. I didn’t want to make him feel weird. But the coincidence was not lost on me.Some would know Peter from his seven rugby tests with the Wallabies as a lock forward from 1989 to 1990. Others would know him from his columns in the Sydney Morning Herald. But most would have read, or at least threatened to read, one of his 27 books – many of which have become best sellers. There have been the rugby books, which we’ll talk about later, joke books, a book on Nietzsche, historical biographies on Nancy Wake, Kim Beasley, Douglas Mawson, Kingsford Smith, Breaker Morant, and James Cook, and then there have been the books on big subjects like Gallipoli, Kokoda, the Batavia and the Eureka Stockade. And now he’s written The Opera House :The extraordinary story of the building that symbolises Australia. In this interview, we get into the guts of how Peter came to be a writer, the word he most overuses in his books, and how he gave up the grog and managed to fit even more into his day. PETER ON GIVING UP THE GROG This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit adamzwar.substack.com

Today on MS Understood we hear from Mike Fitzsimon who is an exercise physiologist based in Melbourne. He excels at helping and supporting people to move well through life. Throughout this chat we talk about what an exercise physiologist is, why they can help, when we could start going to an EP and the difference between a physiotherapist, an EP and a personal trainer. I started seeing an EP after my chat with Jillian Kingsford Smith and swear by it. If you're considering checking out an EP, I highly recommend listening to this chat with Mike. Thank you so much for listening to today's episode of MS Understood. You can find me on Instagram @Clare.Reilly. The best thing you can do to support this podcast is click follow on Spotify, Subscribe on your other podcast listening platforms and leave a rating, this helps others find the podcast. Pride Plus Multiple Sclerosis, the Great Wake Up call with Jillian Kingsford Smith Exercise Sports Science Australia

According to the Brennan Center for Justice, legislators in 43 states have introduced more than 250 bills aimed at restricting access to voting in person, by mail, or both. Chris Fizsimon, director and publisher of States Newsroom, returns to the show to give us a birds-eye view of what's happening on the ground in state legislatures. We discuss how Republican legislators are pushing things like shortened mail-in voting windows, expanded voter ID requirements, and other cumbersome administrative changes under the guise of protecting or restoring election integrity after the 2020 election. After the interview, Michael and Candis reflect on the broader question of voting as a partisan issue and what that means for the future of American democracy.States Newsroom is a nonprofit news organization with newsrooms across the country specifically focused on state politics. Fitzsimon joined us last spring to discuss COVID-19 protests at state capitols. Additional InformationStates NewsroomBrennan Center State Voting Bills TrackerChris Fitzsimon on TwitterLeadership Now: How Businesses Can Support DemocracyRelated EpisodesGive me liberty or give me COVID-19? - Fitzsimon's first appearance on the showThis Week's Democracy Group podcast network featured show: Our Body Politic 

TheDavidBowersAwards presents Brit rockers Fitzsimon and Brogan AND American country rocker Randy Seedorff.Fitzsimon and Brogan return with a new album and new definition of the basics of indie rock. The duo brings a new vitality and abstract to their arrangements, which are heartfelt and innovative. Solid lyrics with multidimensional melodies make their new album their best yet!Kansas City-based Randy Seedorff drops the first single from his upcoming EP, a touching and evocative song that comes from the heart …. From his childhood to his first child and his faith. The track is a special part of the forthcoming EP “Begin Again.” We also feature a new track from an emerging artist from Germany, Flora Camille. Listen ANYTIME. And don’t forget to tell you friends so they can listen, too.

A Wellington City councillor says it has become intolerable to be on the council while she tries to keep out of the "splatter zone".Mayor Andy Foster has announced an independent review of the city council's governance.Today he told councillors at a full Wellington City Council meeting it was apparent they have arrived at a crossroads and a significant change in governance was required."The time to do that is now," Foster said."A succession of incidents and comments over a period of time has given cause to an environment of public and media speculation and now ministerial comment."An advisory was sent to media that the mayor would hold a press conference on the issue at 1pm and Wellington City councillors would be in attendance.But some councillors didn't know about the event until the Herald publicised the fact.Councillor Nicola Young told the Herald it has become intolerable to be on the council and she has found it very difficult."I'm an independent councillor and my first priority is to serve Wellington but there are lots of political agendas and I've just been trying to keep out of the splatter zone."But it has been a very uncomfortable time so I just hope the review achieves something because we have to get on and sort out Wellington's problems," Young said.Foster said the public's belief in their ability as councillors, and as an elected group to govern, has been shaken and eroded."I want us all as elected representatives to seize this moment, dispel the current atmosphere of rancour and partisanship and move to a position where can make better decisions and focus on what really matters."Yesterday, Minister for Local Government Nanaia Mahuta said she hasn't sought advice on whether a commissioner or observer would be appropriate for Wellington City Council - yet."I certainly don't want to be the Minister for Local Government commissions and my preference is to ensure that local government and councils have the ability to undertake other avenues to be able to strengthen their governance or seek advice and support."They have their own professional entities that can offer that type of advice and I would urge them to look that way first."Foster said the fact the minister has even formally commented should be of concern to all elected members.It has been a tumultuous few days for Wellington City Council after deliberations boiled over at a Long Term Plan meeting on Thursday.Foster has found himself in a very public feud with some councillors over his proposal to sell part of the Central Library building.Meanwhile, Wellington's local Green Party is convening and set to issue a "please explain" after Deputy Mayor Sarah Free voted against a proposal to triple the cycleway budget.Foster said the review would undertake face-to-face meetings, observe the governance and practice of the council, and provide a recommended action plan.A notice of motion was circulated for councillors to sign, but every councillor stood in support of the move."I want to ensure Wellington City retains a democratically elected council," Foster said.Foster has faced frequent speculation about whether commissioners should be called in over the course of what has been a bumpy first term in the top job.At the weekend, councillor Fleur Fitzsimons wrote to the Auditor-General asking for an investigation into a last-minute proposal to sell part of the Central Library building.She voiced concerns that recent decision-making over the building isn't consistent with the Local Government Act or in line with good governance.Councillors reactIn response to the announcement today, Fitzsimons said she wholeheartedly welcomed the announcement of a review."There are major problems with governance in this council and hopefully the review will get to the bottom of them and resolve it."But she cautioned the review could not result in elected members and residents further removed from decision-making."We need more local democracy, not less...

Paul Fitzsimon has been with Opera Australia since 2013, fulfilling a variety of roles including conductor and répétiteur. He’s currently our Chorus Master, responsible for ensuring that the glorious chorus you see and hear on our stages is prepared for any task. He’s also conducted performances for us, including Metamorphosis and The Merry Widow. In this interview, Paul talks to our Artistic Director, Lyndon Terracini, about how he came to work at Opera Australia and explains the job and daily life of a Chorus Master. He explains how a chorus is constructed and the particular set of skills required to be a chorus singer.

In the final part of our three-part series on NC’s political center, we talk with Chris Fitzsimon, Director and Publisher of The Newsroom and John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, both two long-time political observers who see the state from the left and right. Are the two major political parties too far apart to get anything done? Are people in the center a dwindling minority or a silent majority?

Fitzsimon and Brogan were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony. They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton's bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers' track, ‘No Regrets'. The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves' international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine'. The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding.Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a song writing/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV. They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award. It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London. They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. Their single, Girl in a Gilded Cage, reached number one on the iTunes chart in Belgium for all genres.All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon. Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan. All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. All mixed by Pat Collier at Perryvale Studios, London.Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk. Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel, The Smiths and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people.They are honoured now to be working with one of their heroes, David Bowie's drummer from The Spiders from Mars, Woody Woodmansey. Previous to this they worked with Elvis Costello's drummer, Pete Thomas. These new tracks are on their newest album, This Wicked Pantomime which is to be released soon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fitzsimon and Brogan are an indie pop band, consisting of Neil Fitzsimon (songwriter and guitars) and Bee Brogan (vocals and keyboards).  They have worked with musical legends including producer Pat Collier (Walking On Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves), Woody Woodmansey and Pete Thomas, drummers for David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, and Elvis Costello, respectively. Their new album This Wicked Pantomime is available on https://open.spotify.com/album/5xwdmSr5p1CdeAkMcXvK2t?si=XiO5RIEsTueyd24L_U20pQ (Spotify) and all popular streaming platforms. Support this podcast

Fitzsimon and Brogan are an indie pop band, consisting of Neil Fitzsimon (songwriter and guitars) and Bee Brogan (vocals and keyboards).  They have worked with musical legends including producer Pat Collier (Walking On Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves), Woody Woodmansey and Pete Thomas, drummers for David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars, and Elvis Costello, respectively. Their new album This Wicked Pantomime is available on https://open.spotify.com/album/5xwdmSr5p1CdeAkMcXvK2t?si=XiO5RIEsTueyd24L_U20pQ (Spotify) and all popular streaming platforms. Support this podcast

Today we will be talking chakras! In the Sanskrit language the word chakras translates to “wheel” or “disc” referring to the spiritual energy system within the human body. Melissa is here to shed some light on how we can heal ourselves by unblocking our 7 chakras. She is a Kinesiologist, reiki master and qualifies massage therapist who uses chakra balancing methods as a way to help mitigate stress by looking at the 7 chakra system and identifying which one may have a blockage resulting in lethargy, insecurity, low libido, anxiety &/or low self esteem. So, you may ask…. What the heck are chakras? …. Connect with Melissa: https://melissafitzsimon.com Connect with Harmony: www.HarmonyInspiredHealth.com.au IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmony.inspired.yoga.ayurveda/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Harmony.Inspired.Health Join our tribe: Ayurvedic Soul Sister FB Group --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/harmonyinspired/message

This has been my coronavirus project. To compile five of my songs and release an EP before the end of the decade. FYI if JFK DIY’d an EP ASAP he may not have been DOA and the FBI wouldn’t have said OMG that’s BS he’s MIA BTW. O.K? My dad used to say you can climb the highest mountain but if you do it by yourself it doesn't count. That's what I feel like I'm doing right now. Living out a moment in human history that is unprecedented, I am publishing more internet content than ever and I'm working on promoting an EP something, I've never done. All by myself. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/EP-Pawn-FB-banner-copy.png) I’ll be a guest on Tommy T’s Saturday morning show at KOSW 91.3 in Ocean Shores WA, right after the Better Each Day podcast and the Radio Survivor Show on Saturday, yes this Saturday April 18th. Tommy has a PhD. in Neurophysiology from Boston University and was instrumental in the development of the Saturn V rocket used to put a man on the moon. Not really, I made that up.   I never thought I'd be such a part of social media. My microphone faces a window that overlooks the 9th hole of a golf course. I see people walking and playing with their dogs, riding bikes and enjoying the weather. It's all good but it just seems strange after being such a social monster that I've always been to be shut in and not doing too much except talking at a microphone that never laughs at my jokes. I'm working on a few new songs. I watch a little television but it gets old. Then I go back to writing. Writing copy, music and a screenplay. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/download-3.jpg) I can't help but wonder what cultural, political, technological and medical changes will result in this event. I can't help but think if the world cooperates and spent more time with patients than patents, the medical field could advance exponentially exceeding anything that's ever been in history. The term going viral will actually apply to global knowledge rather than the computer term and as we all know, the COVID-19 virus. I’m not someone you would call a brainiac but I think I'm more curious now than ever in my life. Not necessarily intelligent. I am a very good learner, only because I’m curious, that’s all. There are some very exciting advancements going on in healthcare and genetics that call for at least our attention and hopefully optimism that we as humans somehow will rise to the occasion when there's a catastrophe. Historically we have. Sad to say it takes a war or a pandemic but I think it's true.  I love that I'm doing this podcast and I will have these episodes on a listen- on-demand evergreen status forever I hope. I miss talking to people and the thought, at least psychologically, of being shut in and not being able to make physical human contact indefinitely is potentially depressing. So I leave the philosophical and medical stuff up to the folks that got wedgies in junior high and I’ll play some music.  Starting off with a beautiful woman I’m trying to have a guest. Here’s Savannah with We Are Us and Screamersville with Fitzsimon and Brogan.

This has been my coronavirus project. To compile five of my songs and release an EP before the end of the decade. FYI if JFK DIY’d an EP ASAP he may not have been DOA and the FBI wouldn’t have said OMG that’s BS he’s MIA BTW. O.K? My dad used to say you can climb the highest mountain but if you do it by yourself it doesn't count. That's what I feel like I'm doing right now. Living out a moment in human history that is unprecedented, I am publishing more internet content than ever and I'm working on promoting an EP something, I've never done. All by myself. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/EP-Pawn-FB-banner-copy.png) I’ll be a guest on Tommy T’s Saturday morning show at KOSW 91.3 in Ocean Shores WA, right after the Better Each Day podcast and the Radio Survivor Show on Saturday, yes this Saturday April 18th. Tommy has a PhD. in Neurophysiology from Boston University and was instrumental in the development of the Saturn V rocket used to put a man on the moon. Not really, I made that up.   I never thought I'd be such a part of social media. My microphone faces a window that overlooks the 9th hole of a golf course. I see people walking and playing with their dogs, riding bikes and enjoying the weather. It's all good but it just seems strange after being such a social monster that I've always been to be shut in and not doing too much except talking at a microphone that never laughs at my jokes. I'm working on a few new songs. I watch a little television but it gets old. Then I go back to writing. Writing copy, music and a screenplay. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/download-3.jpg) I can't help but wonder what cultural, political, technological and medical changes will result in this event. I can't help but think if the world cooperates and spent more time with patients than patents, the medical field could advance exponentially exceeding anything that's ever been in history. The term going viral will actually apply to global knowledge rather than the computer term and as we all know, the COVID-19 virus. I’m not someone you would call a brainiac but I think I'm more curious now than ever in my life. Not necessarily intelligent. I am a very good learner, only because I’m curious, that’s all. There are some very exciting advancements going on in healthcare and genetics that call for at least our attention and hopefully optimism that we as humans somehow will rise to the occasion when there's a catastrophe. Historically we have. Sad to say it takes a war or a pandemic but I think it's true.  I love that I'm doing this podcast and I will have these episodes on a listen- on-demand evergreen status forever I hope. I miss talking to people and the thought, at least psychologically, of being shut in and not being able to make physical human contact indefinitely is potentially depressing. So I leave the philosophical and medical stuff up to the folks that got wedgies in junior high and I’ll play some music.  Starting off with a beautiful woman I’m trying to have a guest. Here’s Savannah with We Are Us and Screamersville with Fitzsimon and Brogan.

The kids aren't going back to school this year. In Washington state 1.2 million students are making history. The president is busy approving drugs and plumbers are dealing with t-shirt clogged toilets. There has been a concern with the at-home news journalists that you can only see from the waist up and I assure you, I’m wearing pants. I was on the fence with that joke just like I am with this episode, the Social Distancing Episode. I’m seeing a reality show pilot here. I’d comment on that but my job is to bring compelling and educational content to you during these days of masks and isolation. As stated in past shows, my sense of humor is that of a 14-year-old boy. I bonked my head as a young teen and you got stuck with “do anything for a laugh” Bruce. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bruce-101.jpg) Which brings us to this work of art I like to call the Social Distancing Symphony. You’ll find it’s in a classical ternary form, a symmetrical structure in music most often represented by the letters ABA...or ABBA, as in abba dabba do, the pop vocal band from Sweden. It begins with Thus Spake Zarathustra, or 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra.'  It's a philosophical parable that follows the wanderings of a character called Zarathustra, a Nietzschean prophet. And here’s the catcher. Nietzsche's perspective, and that of his protagonist Zarathustra, is the opposite of Zoroastrianism; this is meant as a kind of ironic joke. I know you appreciate that knee slapper.  How many rips do you give? You might recognize it as the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Most likely you won’t recognize it at all. So, here it is. There couldn’t be more than 30 copyright infringements in this absolutely annoying collage of sick sound bites ranging from Yoko Ono, Chanel West Coast, an obnoxious kid with a kazoo, more cowbell, banjo, Mrs. Miller, Pee-wee Herman, Tiny Tim, assorted animals, the Portsmouth Sinfonia and just the right amount of 14-year-old boy humor. For that, I humbly apologize. So please welcome this social distancing masterpiece, the Social Distancing Symphony. I just don’t know what to follow that with so here’s a new song from last week’s guests England’s Fitzsimon and Brogan, a song called Breathe. That song will be out this July on Fitzsimon and Brogan’s new album. Now here’s a song of mine that most likely will be on my June release EP, this is a song about being everything distanced, being trapped in Endless Rain. Honor your future, it comes with a lifetime guarantee. This is Bruce Hilliard...over and out!

The kids aren't going back to school this year. In Washington state 1.2 million students are making history. The president is busy approving drugs and plumbers are dealing with t-shirt clogged toilets. There has been a concern with the at-home news journalists that you can only see from the waist up and I assure you, I’m wearing pants. I was on the fence with that joke just like I am with this episode, the Social Distancing Episode. I’m seeing a reality show pilot here. I’d comment on that but my job is to bring compelling and educational content to you during these days of masks and isolation. As stated in past shows, my sense of humor is that of a 14-year-old boy. I bonked my head as a young teen and you got stuck with “do anything for a laugh” Bruce. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Bruce-101.jpg) Which brings us to this work of art I like to call the Social Distancing Symphony. You’ll find it’s in a classical ternary form, a symmetrical structure in music most often represented by the letters ABA...or ABBA, as in abba dabba do, the pop vocal band from Sweden. It begins with Thus Spake Zarathustra, or 'Thus Spoke Zarathustra.'  It's a philosophical parable that follows the wanderings of a character called Zarathustra, a Nietzschean prophet. And here’s the catcher. Nietzsche's perspective, and that of his protagonist Zarathustra, is the opposite of Zoroastrianism; this is meant as a kind of ironic joke. I know you appreciate that knee slapper.  How many rips do you give? You might recognize it as the theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Most likely you won’t recognize it at all. So, here it is. There couldn’t be more than 30 copyright infringements in this absolutely annoying collage of sick sound bites ranging from Yoko Ono, Chanel West Coast, an obnoxious kid with a kazoo, more cowbell, banjo, Mrs. Miller, Pee-wee Herman, Tiny Tim, assorted animals, the Portsmouth Sinfonia and just the right amount of 14-year-old boy humor. For that, I humbly apologize. So please welcome this social distancing masterpiece, the Social Distancing Symphony. I just don’t know what to follow that with so here’s a new song from last week’s guests England’s Fitzsimon and Brogan, a song called Breathe. That song will be out this July on Fitzsimon and Brogan’s new album. Now here’s a song of mine that most likely will be on my June release EP, this is a song about being everything distanced, being trapped in Endless Rain. Honor your future, it comes with a lifetime guarantee. This is Bruce Hilliard...over and out!

[caption id="attachment_2267" align="alignright" width="99"] (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-27-at-2.26.55-PM.png) Songwriter Neil Fitzsimon.[/caption] I’m so happy to have today’s guest, speaking to us from the Isle of Wight in England, musician and songwriter Neil Fitzsimon of Fitzsimon and Brogan. Neil writes the songs and plays the guitars while the love of his life Bee Brogan does the incredible vocals. [caption id="attachment_2268" align="alignleft" width="99"] (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-27-at-2.26.32-PM.png) Vocalist Bee Brogan.[/caption] Neil speaks names like Pat Collier. He’s the engineer/producer/musician that has a huge body of work, probably best known for “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves. He mentions drummers Pete Thomas, who has worked extensively with Elvis Costello, and Woody (aka Michael "Woody" Woodmansey) the drums behind David Bowie. Neil and I, and you, and everybody, are under lockdown. So, here’s Neil’s take on what’s happening where he is. Their single Screamersville drops mid May. That song and Soda Fountain are two of cuts from Fitzsimon and Brogan’s latest album coming out in July.   Honor your future, it comes with a lifetime guarantee. This is Bruce Hilliard...over and out!

[caption id="attachment_2267" align="alignright" width="99"] (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-27-at-2.26.55-PM.png) Songwriter Neil Fitzsimon.[/caption] I’m so happy to have today’s guest, speaking to us from the Isle of Wight in England, musician and songwriter Neil Fitzsimon of Fitzsimon and Brogan. Neil writes the songs and plays the guitars while the love of his life Bee Brogan does the incredible vocals. [caption id="attachment_2268" align="alignleft" width="99"] (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Screen-Shot-2018-06-27-at-2.26.32-PM.png) Vocalist Bee Brogan.[/caption] Neil speaks names like Pat Collier. He’s the engineer/producer/musician that has a huge body of work, probably best known for “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves. He mentions drummers Pete Thomas, who has worked extensively with Elvis Costello, and Woody (aka Michael "Woody" Woodmansey) the drums behind David Bowie. Neil and I, and you, and everybody, are under lockdown. So, here’s Neil’s take on what’s happening where he is. Their single Screamersville drops mid May. That song and Soda Fountain are two of cuts from Fitzsimon and Brogan’s latest album coming out in July.   Honor your future, it comes with a lifetime guarantee. This is Bruce Hilliard...over and out!

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A MindShare Learning Moment Podcast with Dana MacDonald & Blair Fitzsimon, The Class of the Future First Prize Winners 2019, at BIT19 reflecting on Winning Canada's Classroom of the Future Challenge and their Participation at the upcoming 10th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit.

(http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/original_400_600.jpg) Drummer Woody Woodmansey's book as a Spider. Fitzsimon and Brogan are great, and okay, songwriter/guitar player and music aficionado Neil Fitzsimon is almost a co-host to the Better Each Day show. This episode features some talk about working with drummers Woody Woodmansey, best known for working with “David Bowie and Spiders from Mars”, and Pete Thomas, a member of  both “The Attractions” with Elvis Costello and with Costello as a solo. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/download-1.jpg) Drummer Pete Thomas, top center. Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, “Pretty Blue Gun”, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony. They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of “The Art of Noise”, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, No Regrets. The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’. The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV. They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award. It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London. They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon. Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan. All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk. Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people. Fitzsimon and Brogan's Home Page (https://www.fitzsimonandbrogan.com/)

(http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/original_400_600.jpg) Drummer Woody Woodmansey's book as a Spider. Fitzsimon and Brogan are great, and okay, songwriter/guitar player and music aficionado Neil Fitzsimon is almost a co-host to the Better Each Day show. This episode features some talk about working with drummers Woody Woodmansey, best known for working with “David Bowie and Spiders from Mars”, and Pete Thomas, a member of  both “The Attractions” with Elvis Costello and with Costello as a solo. (http://bettereachday.me/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/download-1.jpg) Drummer Pete Thomas, top center. Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, “Pretty Blue Gun”, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony. They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of “The Art of Noise”, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, No Regrets. The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’. The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV. They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award. It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London. They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon. Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan. All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk. Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people. Fitzsimon and Brogan's Home Page (https://www.fitzsimonandbrogan.com/)

Roger and his wife Martha are from Portland, Oregon and they run an airBnB tiny house. They plan on having Jeff Goldblum visit at some point, through five degrees of seperation. He managed to get his house built in just six months! He is originally from Liverpool, England and is in fact a fan of the Beatles. He loves Star Wars and painting. He was inspired to create his Tiny House when he was strolling through Alberta one day. The live music you have heard in this music was performed by Joseph Ady. Click below to book him for your event in Portland, Oregon. https://www.gigmasters.com/acoustic-guitar/joseph-ady

Join us for #IndieMusicLIVE! - Get the latest in #IndieMusic news and listen to the best #IndieMusicians we have found in the past week! Featured Artist: Polydrive Panel Guest: PThe Politician Music: Polydrive - TBA @L7 BOLO - "B.T.P.U" FaB (Fitzsimon and Brogan) – "Girl In A Gilded Cage" Promote your music NOW: http://www.indiemusicplus.ecwid.com/ Hosted by JoeJoeKeys & David Werba Produced by Robert Hix of Hixvideo Submit your music for consideration at http://www.indiemusicplus.com/

Neil Fitzsimon- Based in London, Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan aim to produce “pure pop for now people.” Neil and Bee were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label, licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams, who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’. The band went on national tours across the UK, until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London. They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci-Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon.  Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan.  All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk.  Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie.   New album, “Big Blue World” was released June 22nd, with another scheduled for fall 2018 release.   Facebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzdYTz0GesA https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DdsE1EMCORlBi7Gy4oXvR   CONTACT: Michael Stover/MTS Management Group michael@mtsmanagementgroup.com  

Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes Fitzsimon and Brogan, (Pop) f/ London UK to the Show!  www.fitzsimonandbrogan.com Based in London, Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan aim to produce “pure pop for now people.”  Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist,  a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci-Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. New album, “Big Blue World” is due for release in June, with another scheduled for fall 2018 release. Media Inquiries: Michael Stover MTS Management Group www.mtsmanagementgroup.com

Portlanders Roger and Martha (his current fiance) love Jeff Golblum. They’re hoping Jeff will some day visit their new, caboose-like tiny house, which Roger got up and running in just six months. Roger himself is from England. How he came to the USA is an interesting story...but so is everything else about Roger. Including his love of Jeff Goldblum. And Star Wars. And Painting. One day walking through the iconic Portland neighborhood, called Alberta, Roger was surprised to see so many tiny houses. That led to one thing, which led to another, then another until suddenly...or not so, Roger had a tiny house in his backyard. Seems to us Roger and Martha love hosting people about as much as they love Jeff. Whether those two loves might meet is anyone’s guess, but sure to be a dream come true. Something to keep in mind.

Based in London, Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan aim to produce “pure pop for now people.” Neil and Bee were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label, licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams, who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’.  The band went on national tours across the UK, until disbanding.Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  New album, “Big Blue World” was released June 22nd, with another scheduled for fall 2018 release. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Fitzsimon-And-Brogan-1863499193713039/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzdYTz0GesA https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DdsE1EMCORlBi7Gy4oXvR   CONTACT: Michael Stover/MTS Management Group michael@mtsmanagementgroup.com   PRESS KIT: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1VTGWFY8cfydpqpXw1AOx9xkGik3cPnje  

Welcome to Episode 10 of the Basha Effect Podcast, where I had the pleasure of interviewing Kate Fitzsimon.  My name is Izhar Basha and I am your host.   Kate Fitzsimon is the Director of the Nicole Fitzsimon Foundation and an advocate for safety, responsibility and risk awareness in young people that travel overseas.  Kate lost her sister, Nicole 6 years ago in a motorbike accident in Thailand, during which Nicole was not wearing a helmet (which is not against the law in Thailand). After suffering such devastating tragedy in her family from such a young age, Kate has been able to bounce back and spread awareness of life and responsibility.  She is a role model to everyone that hears her story and her lessons.   During this episode, I explore some really deep topics with Kate about taking responsibility and holding yourself accountable to the possible consequences of your actions and how it can impact everyone around you.  The key lesson that we flesh out is that we can view life as either “happening to us, or happening for us”. Resilience and perspective are extremely underrated and underappreciated characteristics of perpetual positivity.     Enjoy, and thank you for listening.  I’m doing this for you.

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Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guehttps://codex.wordpress.org/Excerptst musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’.  The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a song writing/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon.  Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan.  All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk.  Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people. Neil Fitzsimon actually introduced me to the term "Indie Dream Pop" and no one is sure where that originated but one thing's for sure, the world of music needs a new genre title...LOL. The songs featured in episode 39 are simply good songs, and good on one listen. The first track is Girl in a Gilded Cage from the album Big Blue World. It's a showcase for Bee Brogran's voice, layered and beautiful. The second track we selected is The Cutest and the Cruelest from the first album by FaB Productions (Fitzsimon and Brogan Productions). The album was mixed by Pat Collier, the producer of Walking On Sunshine by Katrina and Waves. The Cutest and the Cruelest is the single from the album and reached number three in the French national download chart. To translate to French..."c'est énorme." To translate into dog years? It's a huge pup. The third track is The Girl Who Shouted Love from the album of the same title, to be released this autumn. Fitzsimon and Brogan's influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people. Their aim is true.

Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’.  The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a song writing/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon.  Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan.  All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk.  Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people.

Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan were both members of the band, Pretty Blue Gun, who were signed to an indie label licensed to Sony.  They released two albums which were critically acclaimed. Some of the guest musicians included members of The Art of Noise, Dave Bronze (Eric Clapton’s bass player), Tobias Boshell (Moody Blues) and Pip Williams who played guitar on the Walker Brothers’ track, ‘No Regrets’.  The albums were produced by Pat Collier, who produced Katrina and the Waves’ international hit, ‘Walking on Sunshine’.  The band went on national tours across the UK until disbanding. Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist, then went on to form a song writing/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. All songs are written by Neil Fitzsimon.  Vocals, keyboards, drums and engineering by Bee Brogan.  All guitars played by Neil Fitzsimon. Fitzsimon and Brogan see themselves as a studio act much in the vein of Tin Tin Out and Talk Talk.  Their influences range from The Beatles, Elvis Costello, Jimmy Webb, Jacques Brel and David Bowie. Their aim is to produce pure pop for now people.

Pop Art Painter Jamie Roxx (www.JamieRoxx.us) welcomes Fitzsimon and Brogan, (Pop) f/ London UK to the Show!  www.fitzsimonandbrogan.com Based in London, Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan aim to produce “pure pop for now people.”  Neil Fitzsimon, the songwriter, and Bee Brogan, the vocalist,  a songwriting/production partnership that led to placement of their songs in Film and TV.  They also wrote a musical, Jack Dagger, which was showcased at the Greenwich Theatre, London for the Musical Futures Award.  It was also showcased at the Bridewell and the Royal College of Music in London.  They have also just had a song placed in a USA Sci-Fi Feature film. They recently had a track reach number 3 in a French national download chart. New album, “Big Blue World” is due for release in June, with another scheduled for fall 2018 release. Media Inquiries: Michael Stover MTS Management Group www.mtsmanagementgroup.com

England's Neil Fitzsimon and Bee Brogan made their marks as semi-finalists in the world renowned Eurovision contest. After their band broke upo, the duo went on to write their own musical "Jack Dagger" and produced songs for muliple tv shows and movie. We will talk to the duo about their new album “Big Blue World” and their upcoming schedule.Documentary and independant filmmaker Alexia Anastasio is looking to continue her stream of successes. Her most prominant documentary "Adventures in Plymptoons" found cricial acclaim. Besides her doumentaries she produced the series "#CreativeLife" and acts from time to time.We will talk to Anastasio about her current projects and how she is helping other female filmmakers make an impact

We speak with Molly Reynolds of the Brookings Institute about the Republican Senate invoking the "nuclear option" and Chris Fitzsimon from NC Policy Watch joins us to discuss North Carolina's HB2 compromise.