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John Ondrasik is standing up for Israeli hostages in the best way he knows how. Having written and performed songs with strong social messages over the last several decades, he is responding to the horrors of Hamas' October 7th attacks by rewriting the words to his hit song “Superman (It's Not Easy)”. Ondrasik's revised lyrics […]

John Ondrasik is standing up for Israeli hostages in the best way he knows how. Having written and performed songs with strong social messages over the last several decades, he is responding to the horrors of Hamas' October 7th attacks by rewriting the words to his hit song “Superman (It's Not Easy)”. Ondrasik's revised lyrics turn pain into resilience, but why aren't other artists speaking out? Ondrasik has sung about 9/11, about Afghanistan, about Ukraine, and about terror attacks in Israel. But he is almost alone in the music industry. Why are artists so afraid to do the right thing, and stand against terrorism? John Ondrasik is a Grammy-Award nominated singer-songwriter who has spent the last several decades writing deeply personal songs with strong social messages in six studio albums featured in over 350 films, TV shows, and advertisements under his hockey moniker, Five for Fighting. Most recently, John has been using his platform to advocate for Israel and denounce the holding of Israeli hostages and the Oct. 7th attacks by the terrorist group Hamas. He has recently updated the words of his song Superman to highlight Israeli hostage Alon Ohel, and the other hostages still held by Hamas.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.Listen to Superman here.

This week, I'm talking to literal Grammy-nominated musical legend John Ondrasik—aka Five for Fighting—about education, mentorship, Costco carts, and how he's working to put real music teachers back in underfunded schools. (Also, I tried not to ugly cry while listening to “100 Years” on loop. Mostly succeeded.) But before we get there… we've got a classroom snake situation, an inappropriate dictionary moment, and a cooking class where a student shows up with a knife restriction and a no-females policy. What could go wrong? From ED plans that make zero sense to policies that make teachers legally required to just stand there while it happens, we're breaking down the bureaucratic circus one story at a time. Stay for the music. Stay for the IEP trauma. Stay because someone said “bastard” in the most educational way possible. Takeaways: A kid calls another a bastard—and the dictionary only confirms it. A cooking class takes a wild turn when a student shows up with a restriction against females and knives. I talk with Five for Fighting's John Ondrasik about his plan to restore music teachers to underfunded schools—and how he ended up supplying Costco carts. A snake shows up in the classroom, and somehow, that's not the wildest part of the episode. What happens when a student's accommodation forces teachers to cross serious ethical boundaries? — Want more Five for Fighting: Website: http://www.fiveforfighting.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiveforfightingmusic/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fiveforfighting Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnondrasik YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fiveforfightingVEVO Threads: https://www.threads.net/@fiveforfightingmusic — Join our Book Club: www.patreon.com/thosewhocanread Don't Be Shy Come Say Hi: www.podcasterandrea.com Watch on YouTube: @educatorandrea A Human Content Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Immediately following the horrors of October 7, John Ondrasik, the singer-songwriter who fronts the band “Five for Fighting”, stepped up for Hamas hostages and, as he says, for moral clarity. His band is best known for his post-9/11 super-hit “Superman”, a beautiful tribute to those who perished on that terrible day in America. When Ondrasik heard that the mother of 24-year-old musician Alon Ohel (held hostage to this day by Hamas) was looking for someone with whom to collaborate musically, he answered the call. He always does. Ondrasik recently worked with Idit Ohel and her son, Ronen—also a musician—to produce a special version of Superman in honor of Alon. had to The trio produced a beautiful rendering of the song—with clips of John playing in Hostage Square, Tel Aviv, as well as his studio in LA. Idit and Ronen play on a yellow piano they installed in Hostage Square for anyone who wishes to make music. Do something. Remember that Alon Ohel is shackled and starved and seriously injured and tortured in a dark, filthy tunnel deep underground. Ondrasik discusses his first trip to Israel one year ago—when he performed at Hostage Square on the night of the Iranian missile attack. Saturday April 13, 2024. We talk about his commitment to the hostages and so many other righteous causes. And, of course, we get into his deep disappointment with the silence, at best, of much of his industry. Yes - Coachella and “Kneecap” do come up. It's a fascinating discussion, and the episode ends with the full version of the new and revised “Superman.” Alon Ohel. He really is a Superman who must be freed. If you can watch on YouTube, you'll see some great clips that are relevant to various big moments since October 7, but the sound will do for those of you who prefer the straight audio version. Oh, and do check out the podcast episode we published yesterday of my interview with Alon's mom, Idit Ohel. State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Kevin sits down with John Ondrasik—aka Five for Fighting—for a heartfelt conversation about the stories behind his biggest hits, what it's like performing with a string quartet, and why he's excited to return to the stage in Omaha. From “Superman (It's Not Easy)” to “100 Years,” hear how John approaches songwriting and how he's evolved as an artist over the years. Don't miss Five for Fighting live at The Admiral in Omaha with a string quartet—details and tickets at admiralomaha.com. Podcast episodes, music news and reviews at http://popsandhisses.com  Subscribe to the Pops and Hisses podcast: https://linktr.ee/popsandhisses  Mentioned in This Episode:

WMAL GUEST: JOHN ONDRASIK (Singer-Songwriter aka "Five for Fighting") TICKETS: FiveForFighting.com/Tour SOCIAL MEDIA: X.com/JohnOndrasik Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow podcasts on Apple, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: wmal.com/oconnor-company Episode: Friday, April 18, 2025 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MavRadio Digital Director Katie K. of MavRadio.FM sits down with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, also known as Five for Fighting, ahead of his April 26 performance at The Admiral in Omaha.

Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome hit singer-songwriter John Ondrasik to Of The People to discuss his pro-Israel advocacy and why using his platform to stand for truth, freedom, and justice matters now more than ever. Brash, irreverent, and mostly peaceful! Stay in contact with us! Robert Chernin X – @RBChernin FB – @OfThePeopleShow […]

Hockey is enjoyed by millions of people. Comics are also beloved by millions of fans. So, what happens when you combine hockey and comics? You get the world of Mess Bucket Comics. Dom Riggio, the man behind this comics imprint, joins me on this episode to talk about his many projects. First off, we will dive into the background and Kickstarter info for the 4th issue of Dom's hockey comic, Donnybrook. Dom and I also discuss his Darren McCarty comic and the history of Dom and Darren's partnership. We will round out the episode talking about some of Dom's past projects (Arcane Awakening and “Rowdy” Roddy Piper: the Kilted Avenger).  It is an episode that will cross-check your eardrums! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe to the show & new episodes of The PVDcast drop every Thursday!

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Grammy-nominated musician John Ondrasik, known by his stage name Five for Fighting, joins Teisha Bader to discuss being one of the rare artists in the entertainment industry to advocate for Israel since October 7th.

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JOHN ONDRASIK - lead singer of Five for Fighting HIS UPCOMING SHOW: Tuesday, August 13 @ Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC WEBSITE: https://fiveforfighting.com/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/johnondrasik Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, August 8, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

☕️Buy me a coffee: https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support In this John Ondrasik interview: John's early songwriting was driven by a chip on his shoulder and a desire to be heard. We talked about the autobiographical nature of John's songs, the power of music to impact people's lives, the challenges of the music industry, the importance of speaking out against atrocities, how his ego has helped… and hindered him… and the low points and dark periods in his life. Specifically, being dropped by his record label and had to get a job, and the challenging time he faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. John emphasizes the importance of gratitude, taking care of yourself, and making decisions that align with your values John Ondrasik, better known as Five For Fighting, is a platinum selling multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter. To me, his songwriting is along the lines of the classic songwriters of the 60s & 70s like Elton John and Neil Diamond. John's released 6 studio LPs… has several hundred music licensing placements, many in well-known TV shows and movies… he co-manages his family's business, Precision Wire Products… and he's also an in-demand keynote speaker (watch his TedX presentation) Photo by Mike Donahue Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to John Ondrasik 02:02 Early Musical Influences and Songwriting 04:36 The Chip on John Androsik's Shoulder 06:04 Breakthrough Moments in his Career 12:19 Living in the Moment and Appreciating the Little Things 18:04 The Power of Will and Taking Risks 21:46 Positive Affirmations and Mindset 24:21 Reflecting on Mortality and the Meaning of Life 26:53 The Story Behind 'The Day I Died' 29:40 The Autobiographical Nature of John's Songs 30:11 The Power of Music to Impact Lives 36:14 Challenges in the Music Industry 43:25 Speaking Out Against Atrocities 49:10 The Role of Ego in the Music Business 53:52 Dealing with Low Points and Dark Periods in Life 58:41 The Challenges of the Music Industry 01:00:35 Navigating the Pandemic 01:04:23 The Traits that Contribute to Success 01:08:35 Gratitude and Making Decisions 01:11:39 The Power of Music 01:13:13 Speaking Your Mind   Five For Fighting Upcoming Tour FIVE FOR FIGHTING FULL BAND TOUR DATES: Thursday, July 11 Hot Summer Nights Concert Series @ Municipal Lawn in Sherman, TX (Free Show) Saturday, July 27 @ Mystic Lake Casino, Mystic Amphitheater in Prior Lake, MN (Free Show) Tuesday, August 6 @ Ardmore Music Hall in Ardmore.PA Thursday, August 8 @ Electric City in Buffalo, NY Friday, August 9, 2024 @ House of Blues, Cambridge Room in Cleveland, OH Saturday, August 10, 2024 @ St. Andrew's Hall in Detroit, MI Sunday, August 11, 2024 @ Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in Grand Rapids, MI Tuesday, August 13, 2024 @ Lincoln Theatre in Washington, DC Wednesday, August 14, 2024 @ Oceanfront Concerts Series, 24th Street Park in Virginia Beach, VA Friday, August 16, 2024 @ Cabot Theater in Beverly, MA Saturday, August 17, 2024 @ The Wolf Den At Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, CT (Free Show) Sunday, August 18, 2024 @ Tarrytown Music Hall in Tarrytown, NY   Five For Fighting Quartet Shows  Thurs, September 26 in Homer, NY at Center for the Arts of Homer  Fri, September 27 in Saratoga Springs, NY at Universal Preservation Hall Sat, September 28 in Corning, NY at Corning Museum Of Glass  Sun, September 29 in Bethel, NY at The Event Gallery at Bethel Woods  October 1 in Oneonta, NY at Foothills Performing Arts Center  October 3 in Nashua, NH at Nashua Center for the Arts  October 4 in Laconia, NH at The Colonial Theatre Laconia October 5 in Bethlehem, NY at The Colonial Theatre October 6 in Waterville, ME at Waterville Opera House  October 8 in Newport, RI at The JPT Film & Event Center October 9 in Red Bank, NJ at Count Basie Center for the Arts - The Vogel  October 10 in Port Washington, NY at Landmark on Main Street

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Sponsor special: Up to $2,500 of FREE silver AND a FREE safe on qualifying orders - Call 855-862-3377 or text “AMERICAN” to 6-5-5-3-2John Ondrasik, also known by his stage name, Five for Fighting, is a Grammy-nominated recording artist who released several number-one hits in the early 2000s, including his single, “Superman,” which became widely known as a 9/11 anthem.“You know, silent majorities become silent minorities if nobody speaks up,“ he says. ”For me, making a record was really how you made a statement.”Mr. Ondrasik is back in the spotlight for his songs about the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack against Israel.“Many in the music business, particularly with Israel, have historically shamed our industry for all time because they're afraid to speak out with common sense, moral clarity,” Mr. Ondrasik says. “One thing that I think folks don't realize, especially on the right, is how critical the arts are to changing culture.”We dive into his songwriting and look at how his music took him to war-torn Ukraine and Israel. We also get an exclusive, unplugged performance of two of Mr. Ondrasik's hit singles.Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

Send us a Text Message.John Ondrasik is the songwriter and performer known as the platinum-selling, Grammy-nominated, Five For Fighting. In the two decades since his first major single, “Superman (It's Not Easy),” went viral, he's both evolved and come back around full circle. He's written major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned over one billion streams and place him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. Five For Fighting's music has also been featured in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials, including the Oscar-winning The Blind Side, Hawaii Five-O, The Sopranos and the CBS drama, Code Black. I truly enjoyed getting to know John, and I was struck by his good, down to earth nature. Plus, you can find him on Linkedin which I LOVE.Thanks for taking the time, John!

Marie Miller is an accomplished singer/songwriter whose music has played on both Christian and pop radio through the years. Among her accomplishments, she has played for Pope Francis, opened for the Backstreet Boys, and toured with Five For Fighting.   Her new album The Way of Love dropped on May 31st.  The album includes a total of five songs. Four songs are written by Marie with the addition of her own folk-pop rendition of the classic Take Lord Receive that will help listeners surrender to God with a joyful spirit. The title song of the album, The Way of Love, was Inspired by the little French nun, St. Thérèse of Lisieux's theology of the Little Way. Links in Show: Marie Miller Music Marie Miller -- The Way of Love

Ben Stein and cohost Judah Friedman were joined by John Ondrasik from Five For Fighting to discuss, how each one of us can take part in saving our great Republic. Plus John's New incredible music and so much more.

Hi listeners and welcome to another edition of Weekdays with Murph.  Today on the show, we welcome the super talented John Ondrasik, lead singer of Five for Fighting.  We'll talk with John about his career, music, upcoming tour and anything he's working on that he can talk about.  This should be fun!

Special Celebrity Interview with John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting In this special episode of the Neil Haley Show, broadcasting live from the grotto of Greg Hanna, we dive into an intimate conversation with John Ondrasik, the talented singer-songwriter behind Five for Fighting. John shares his journey from his musical beginnings, influenced by his piano-teacher mother and astrophysicist father, to becoming a household name with hits like "Superman" and "100 Years." Listen as he discusses his love for music, the formation of Five for Fighting, and his passion for bringing music education to students across America. We also explore John's insights on storytelling through songwriting, his experiences performing at major sporting events, and his dedication to writing meaningful protest songs. Don't miss this engaging discussion about life, music, and the importance of gratitude. Tune in for an episode filled with heartfelt stories, inspiring messages, and a behind-the-scenes look at John's upcoming tours and projects.

Welcome to the Nothing Shocking Podcast 2.0 episode 242 with our guest John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting. We discuss his partnership with Tullman Community Ventures to start the Music Matters Challenge, a national online music challenge for underfunded Schools.   The Challenge involves the song ”Let Music Fill My World.” a song he wrote with students from Farragut Career Academy in Chicago.  We also discuss songwriting and the global impact of his songs including “OK,” and “Superman (It's Not Easy),” and more!.   For  more information visit:   https://letmusicfillmyworld.com   https://fiveforfighting.com/bio/   Please like our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/nothingshockingpodcast/  Follow us on twitter at  https://twitter.com/hashtag/noshockpod.   Libsyn website: https://nothingshocking.libsyn.com For more info on the Hong Kong Sleepover: https://thehongkongsleepover.bandcamp.com Help support the podcast and record stores by shopping at Ragged Records. http://www.raggedrecords.org    New - Nothing Shocking Podcast Best of 2024 Apple Playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/nothing-shocking-podcast-2024/pl.u-NP2Ws7135YR

As President of the Tullman Family Office, Cayley Tullman determines philanthropic, political, business, and social impact investments. She works directly with senior business leaders and political officials to develop creative, scalable solutions to tackle our nation's most pervasive problems in the economic, education, public health, and security spaces. Cayley is a problem solver dedicated to serving her country. She excels at developing inventive and tailored approaches to address complex tasks and connecting individuals with disparate perspectives toward a shared mission.  Cayley has over a decade of experience within the Federal Government where she served in operational and strategic roles in the United States and abroad.  Cayley's latest project at TCV is Let Music Fill My World - a mission to ensure that every child in America has access to music education in school. Click this link to enter the MUSIC MATTERS CHALLENGE (entries up until May 31st 2024) Because THERE'S NOTHING EXTRACURRICULAR ABOUT MUSIC EDUCATION. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

On this episode of Quantum Week please welcome Chris Klemmer back to the show! We leap into 2001 and talk about Ocean's Eleven, and Superman by Five For Fighting.   Quantum Week is a nostalgia music and movie show, where we leap into a random week of a random year and talk about its hit movie and song.   Follow us on: Twitter: YouTube:

Zigs got a unique take on Stormy Damiels' testimony and how the Trump defense team may have blown it, it now looks like the NY case may be the only path to a pre-election Trump conviction and Zigs got the details on the delays and appeals in the other cases, 269 to 269 is looking like more and more of a possibility, Trump earns Antonio Brown's endorsement, the time warp that is the Tom Brady roast on Netflix - does it signal that we can start to have fun again, a new canadian hate speech bill, the final chapter in Idaho, Zig with Dan Abrams and a terrific interview with Five For Fighting frontman John Ondrasik regarding his inspiring reaction to the protests at his beloved UCLA.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-death-of-journalism--5691723/support.

We've got the whole crew for this one. Chris has returned from injury and Abby and Patrick seem to have resolved their ongoing imaginary beef. Lots of time revisiting the KC game. A little bit of time looking forward to the Houston (Texas) game. Plus a (Sheffield) Wednesday minute for the first time in a hot minute! Things are looking good for the Owls. Enjoy the song at the start! Fresh off the presses from our new AI overlords. Leave a comment and share your thoughts: https://open.firstory.me/user/clfflczrk01mo01tw0fu3ak4n/comments Intro song: City Sunshine Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Powered by Firstory Hosting

I had one of the best days of my radio career: I got to speak with one of my favorite musical artists of all time - John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting. His albums Slice and Bookmarks are two of my favorite albums ever, and "Superman (It's Not Easy) is my favorite song of all time. I was a Superman fan from a young age, so naturally, the song resonated with me because of that. My dad would rock me to sleep to the song most nights. I'll forever connect the song with my dad and I growing up. Over the years, the song has taken many forms for me, and it has gotten me through some hard times. Townsquare Spotlight w/ John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting Hence why it was an honor to speak with John Ondrasik this weekend. John and I talk about his latest "Music Matters Challenge" in conjunction with Music in Our Schools Month. We also talk about how John is no stranger to writing songs with strong social messages. His latest single "OK" dives into the catastrophes happening in Israel. John shares accounts of his recent visit to Israel and performing for refugees. Lastly, we talk of the legacy songs like "Superman (It's Not Easy)" and "100 Years" have had on the social consciousness. Catching Up w/ GRAMMY Nominated Five For Fighting In the two decades since Five for Fighting's first major single, “Superman (It's Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik), has released six studio LPs, including the platinum-certified “America Town” and “The Battle for Everything;” and the top-10 charting “Two Lights,” along with an EP and live albums. A post 9-11 anthem, Ondrasik performed “Superman (It's Not Easy),” at the 2001 Concert for New York, a benefit show at Madison Square Garden that honored first responders and the fallen about a month after the tragic September 11th attacks. Ondrasik has penned major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned tens of millions of streams and placed him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. The reflective “100 Years” has joined “Superman (It's Not Easy)” as part of the American Songbook and continues to stand the test of time. Five For Fighting's music has also been featured in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials, including the Oscar-winning “The Blind Side,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “The Sopranos,” and the CBS drama, “Code Black.” For more information visit: www.fiveforfighting.com. Five For Fighting's "Music Matters Challenge" for Music in Our Schools Month Tying in with "Music In Our Schools Month,"GRAMMY® nominated John Ondrasik of Five For Fighting and The Tullman Family Office, through its operational philanthropic wing Tullman Community Ventures, announce the “Music Matters Challenge,” which launched on March 26, and is running through April 30; with the Grand Prize winners to be announced on May 14. The national online music challenge asks Americans to create an original rendition of the song “Let Music Fill My World,” a song recorded and written by Five For Fighting's John Ondrasik and students of the Farragut Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois; while sharing their own story of a time where music greatly impacted them, changed their life, or moved them to where they remember that story today. The challenge is designed to spotlight the magic of music and bring awareness to the generational impact of removing music from schools. To enter the contest, visit: www.letmusicfillmyworld.com. Let Music Fill My World Let Music Fill My World The “Music Matters Challenge” is hosted by “Let Music Fill My World,” an organization founded by The Tullman Family Office, and is on a mission to ensure that every child in America has access to music education in their schools. Two Grand Prize winners will be awarded – one for individual entries: $10,000 in cash, plus the opportunity to participate in selecting a music teacher for an under-resourced school to receive a salary of up to $300,000 for three years; and one for school entries, where the winning school receives a $25,000 school grant. Let Music Fill MY World Let Music Fill MY World “Let Music Fill My World” was created to ensure every child in America has access to music education in their schools with efforts to put the mission in action by Placing Music Teachers in Schools - every year, the Tullman Family Office will fund at least one full-time music education teacher in a school in America that does not have one, for a three-year salary up to $300k. Maximizing Fundraising for Music Education Nationwide by paving a path for significant fundraising opportunities through concerts and other artistic ventures with iconic artists to increase nonprofit funding in support of music education in schools and Increasing Congressional Attention on Federal Funding for Music Education by using the Let Music Fill My World platform to urge Members of Congress to support robust funding for music education in schools. Says Ondrasik, "In speaking with philanthropist Cayley Tullman about how we can best support music in the schools in inner-city Chicago, I thought of my mom, Anna Marie. Mom was a USC music grad and piano teacher. When LA Unified cut all music funding for schools in the 1970s, she volunteered at Van Gogh Elementary School and began putting on full musicals with the 5th and 6th grade classes. The impact that my mother had on me, and my classmates resonates over 50 years later. Many students still keep in touch with my mom, and for the most, music has continued to be instrumental in their lives. That is why I was so proud to collaborate with students at Farragut Academy in Chicago in writing “Let Music Fill my World.” Though the title was mine, the lyrics are the kids! That effort, due to the Tullman Family Office, now provides a full-time music teacher for three years at Farragut! Lives will be changed for the better. The “Music Matters Challenge” will bring our mission and efforts to the nation, raising awareness for music in the schools while letting everyone sing and lend their voice to such a critical cause while having fun, and again, participating in a prize that will bring another full-time music teacher to a school in desperate need.” Adds Cayley Tullman, President of The Tullman Family Office and former U.S. Diplomat: "I remember sitting on the floor in front of the couch at my grandparents' home in California, mesmerized watching my Uncle Stan play guitar and sing. Stan struggled with mental health and addiction, but when playing music, he shined so bright. ?Looking back, I believe music was his solace and gave him a way to express himself that he could not do with words alone. ?I miss him a lot and know he would be proud of our mission to connect more young people with the magic of music.” Stay up to date on all things “Let Music Fill My World,” and the “Music Matters Challenge” on socials here. Check out video message from John Ondrasik and Cayley Tullman. Five For Fighting's "OK" is Not a Political Message, But a Moral One John recently released a new single/music video, “OK” – a composition that expresses Ondrasik's heartfelt view about the October 7th Hamas attacks in Israel, while addressing the cultural aftermath both in America and around the world. Michael Ramirez, two-time Pulitzer Prize winning cartoonist, drew the single cover image. The State of Israel and the Israeli Foreign Minister both shared the video. Ondrasik states, “'OK' is not a political message, but a moral one. A call to action. The final image of the ‘OK' music video is Martin Luther King and his historic call to every man and woman on this earth: ‘He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it.' Thankfully, as happens in the darkest of times, there are heroes in our midst. Some are in this video, several have names that we know, others will never be known.”

Five for Fighting, the stage name of singer/singwriter John Ondrasik, has some crazy timing. He popped over to Israel for a five day immersion in the reality and the pain of our post-October 7th reality. And he was in Tel Aviv on the night that the Islamic Republic of Iran launched more than 300 attack drones and ballistic missiles at us. As we now know, 99% of the offensive weapons were intercepted. Beyond miraculously. But within minutes of Ondrasik performing his amazing new song – “OK” – about October 7th and this seriously messed up world we live in – the Home Front Command issued directives country-wide for everyone to seek shelter. Iran was attacking imminently. We were told 24-48 hours. It turned out to be much less. Ondrasik could have left that night – he was travelling with his young son. But he did not. He stayed. And that tells you everything you need to know about the man. Thank you, John. He performed on Saturday night at Hostage Square at the big weekly support rally for hostages and their families. Moments after he finished his set I went backstage to congratulate him on a magnificent and moving performance. Within minutes we were all hurrying home. I caught up with John on Saturday midday - as we were waiting to see what Iran would do - and we had a great talk about the moral cowardice in the west that is emboldening violent extremism. He understands that it's not just about Israel but that western democracy and freedoms are threatened by this surge of Marxist and extreme Islamist violence. Since the introduction to this podcast was recorded, the 7-year old Beduin girl who I mention having been critically injured, has died. Her tragic fatality is the only one. A number of people were injured by missile and drone debris and there was some damage to a major Israeli Air Force base. Ondrasik stayed on for the full five days. Five for Fighting. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing high alert regarding Iran and its proxies in the region, he was unable to visit the site of the Nova music festival. But I am confident that John Ondrasik will be back. Not only is his music beautiful but he is one of those rare artists who has a moral backbone and is speaking out, no matter the consequences. The world needs more John Ondrasiks. Five for Fighting. Go Leafs!You really don't want to miss this amazing discussion. Or the video for the song. “OK.”Except. We are so not OK.State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.In the two decades since Five for Fighting's first major single, “Superman (It's Not Easy),” hit the stratosphere, Five For Fighting (aka John Ondrasik), has released six studio LPs, including the platinum certified “America Town” and “The Battle for Everything;” and the top-10 charting “Two Lights,” along with an EP and live albums. A post 9-11 anthem, Ondrasik performed “Superman (It's Not Easy),” at the 2001 Concert for New York, a benefit show at Madison Square Garden that honored first responders and the fallen about a month after the tragic September 11th attacks. Ondrasik has penned major hits, including the chart-topping “100 Years,” “The Riddle,” “Chances,” “World,” and “Easy Tonight,” which have earned tens of millions of streams and placed him as a top-10 Hot Adult Contemporary artist for the 2000s. The reflective “100 Years” has joined “Superman (It's Not Easy)” as part of the American Songbook and continues to stand the test of time. Five For Fighting's music has also been featured in more than 350 films, television shows, and commercials, including the Oscar-winning “The Blind Side,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “The Sopranos,” and the CBS drama, “Code Black.” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

Singer-songwriter John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting fame joined me for a half hour this morning from a Jerusalem on edge, plus updates on American politics from Ben Domenech and Sarah Bedford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley interviews John Ondrasik. Grammy® nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik, otherwise known as FIVE FOR FIGHTING, would like to talk about the “Music Matters Challenge” that just launched on March 26 and will run through April 30, which is a national online music challenge that will help raise awareness and dedicate resources for music programs in the nation's underserved schools. Two grand prizes will be awarded – one for an individual ($10,000 in cash and the opportunity to select a music teacher to receive a three year salary); and one for school entries (a $25,000 school grant). John created the challenge with Cayley Tullman of the Tullman Family Office, after the Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, Tullman, and a group of eight students participated in weekly after-school workshops to compose an original song, “Let Music Fill My World,” which expressed why music mattered in their lives. The students wrote all of the verses in the song themselves, and had the opportunity to professionally record their song and create a music video with the help of seasoned industry music producers. As a part of this effort, the Tullman Family Office fully funded a full-time music teacher for the students at Chicago's Farragut Career Academy, which propelled the idea to create the “Music Matters Challenge.” Listen to “Let Music Fill My World” HERE. FIVE FOR FIGHTING is currently on a U.S. tour showcasing worldwide hit songs from John's Platinum-selling career, backed by a string quartet. The 18-city tour hits theaters and performing arts centers nationwide and goes through April 26 in San Juan Capistrano, California, with performances in Minneapolis, MN; St. Louis, MO; Milwaukee, WI; Chicago (Evanson), IL; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland,

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“Music Matters Challenge” that will be launching on March 26, coinciding with “Music In Our Schools Month,” a national online music challenge that will help raise awareness and dedicate resources for music programs in the nation's underserved schools.  Two grand prizes will be awarded – one for an individual ($10,000 in cash and the opportunity to select a music teacher to receive a three year salary);  and one for school entries (a $25,000 school grant).  John created the challenge with Cayley Tullman of the Tullman Family Office, after the Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, Tullman, and a group of eight students participated in weekly after-school workshops to compose an original song, “Let Music Fill My World,” which expressed why music mattered in their lives. The students wrote all of the verses in the song themselves, and had the opportunity to professionally record their song and create a music video with the help of seasoned industry music producers. As a part of this effort, the Tullman Family Office fully funded a full-time music teacher for the students at Chicago's Farragut Career Academy, which propelled the idea to create the “Music Matters Challenge.”  To enter the contest, visit: www.letmusicfillmyworld.com. Listen to “Let Music Fill My World” HERE.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

 “Music Matters Challenge” that will be launching on March 26, coinciding with “Music In Our Schools Month,” a national online music challenge that will help raise awareness and dedicate resources for music programs in the nation's underserved schools.  Two grand prizes will be awarded – one for an individual ($10,000 in cash and the opportunity to select a music teacher to receive a three year salary);  and one for school entries (a $25,000 school grant).  John created the challenge with Cayley Tullman of the Tullman Family Office, after the Grammy nominated singer/songwriter, Tullman, and a group of eight students participated in weekly after-school workshops to compose an original song, “Let Music Fill My World,” which expressed why music mattered in their lives. The students wrote all of the verses in the song themselves, and had the opportunity to professionally record their song and create a music video with the help of seasoned industry music producers. As a part of this effort, the Tullman Family Office fully funded a full-time music teacher for the students at Chicago's Farragut Career Academy, which propelled the idea to create the “Music Matters Challenge.”  To enter the contest, visit: www.letmusicfillmyworld.com. Listen to “Let Music Fill My World” HERE.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

John Ondrasik is the man behind the group Five for Fighting known for "SuperMan" and "100 years." John is talking about his new song "Ok", his upcoming tour and the Music Matters Challenge.Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For people of a certain age, who entered adulthood around the turn of the last century, the music of Five for Fighting is a cultural touchstone. The song, "Superman (It's Not Easy)" was an anthem post 9/11. John Ondrasik, the man who is Five for Fighting, performed it at the 2001 Concert for New York. Ondrasik, who will be playing the Fargo Theater in Fargo on March 26, accompanied by a string quartet, has never been shy about tackling controversial issues with his music. He wrote a song critical of the way American troops were ordered to depart Afghanistan. He wrote a song in support of Ukraine in their fight against the bloody, revanchist aggression of Vladimir Putin's regime. Most recently, Ondrasik has weighed in on the war between Israel and Hamas. Called "OK," it juxtaposes images of the Hamas terror attack on Israelis, and Hamas sympathizers here in America supporting it, with a call for moral clarity on the issue. Ondrasik joined this episode of Plain Talk to discuss the song, and the dangers of artists taking on touchy political issues. "I think it's the right thing to do," he said when I asked him why he would take the risk of releasing these songs. "If I was 22 years old and trying to have a career in the music industry would I still be writing these songs? I don't know," he said. "I hope so." He noted that these issues -- Ukraine, Israel, Afghanistan -- are not necessarily partisan. Actor Debra Messing, an outspoken liberal, and right-wing talk radio host Mark Levine agree on Israel, he pointed out. The positions on Ukraine don't break down neatly along ideological or partisan lines either. Ondrasik said he doesn't consider the politics of these situations when he chooses to write about them. "OK" is a moral message, not a political one, he claims. But he did say there is an overall leftward bias in his industry. "If Donald Trump had been responsible for that Afghanistan disaster I'd probably have a Grammy in my hand." If you interested in attending Ondrasik's show in Fargo, you can purchase tickets at FiveforFighting.com or on the website for the Fargo Theatre. Also on this episode, my co-host Ben Hanson and I discuss Gov. Doug Burgum's refusal to say whether he'd certify the 2020 election, and the recent NDGOP presidential caucus vote. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts, or click here for more information.

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," Grammy-nominated Five for Fighting singer and songwriter John Ondrasik joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss his new song "OK," which spotlights Hamas' October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, and weigh in on the connection between the current chaos in the Middle East, the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal, and the Russia-Ukraine war.If you care about combatting the corrupt media that continue to inflict devastating damage on our country, please give a gift to help The Federalist do the real journalism America needs.You can find Five For Fighting's song and upcoming tour information here.

Kira interviews Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter John Ondrasik (“Superman”, “It's Not Easy) about his latest single in support of Israel. Faith, family, culture and Glam Rock…no topic is off limits on JLTY and John met the bar. “Clearly, the causes of the moral decline on our campuses, in our culture, and institutions have been growing and metastasizing for decades. An inability to clearly call out the horrors of Hamas' terrorist atrocities is not the root of the problem; it is the symptom of a deeper decay. We can look away no longer. Evil is on the march and wears many faces.This is a time for choosing.”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGYnkzeWxDw

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A dispute at the end of the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl Parade leads to gunfire killing one and injuring at least 20. Democrat lawmakers in Missouri push for more gun control. Dana explains how there are already laws on the books that would have prevented the Kansas City shooters. Dana reads a funny note written by a Millennial to Gen X. John Ondrasik from Five For Fighting joins us to discuss his latest song, “OK”, on the moral rot on our campuses, in our culture, and institutions following October 7. Biden's DOJ has filed a lawsuit against the state of Tennessee because they made it illegal for prostitutes to knowingly spread HIV. John Kirby holds a briefing after news of Russia's anti-satellite capabilities. Dana questions why some are glorifying the only nice parts of Russia.Please visit our great sponsors:Black Rifle Coffeehttps://blackriflecoffee.com/danaJoin the Coffee Club today and get 30% off your first month's subscription.Field of Greenshttps://fieldofgreens.comUse promo code Dana to get 15% off your first order and free rush shipping. Goldcohttps://danalikesgold.comGet your free Gold Kit from GoldCo today.Hillsdale Collegehttps://danaforhillsdale.comVisit today to hear a Constitution Minute and reserve your free pocket copy of the Constitution.KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comSign up for the KelTec Insider and be the first to know the latest KelTec news.Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/danaGet free activation with code Dana.Wise Food Storagehttps://preparewithdana.comSave $50 on your 4-Week Survival Food Kit plus free shipping when you order today!

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In the 8 AM Hour: Larry O'Connor and Julie Gunlock discussed: Trump cruises in New Hampshire primary election, Haley vows to fight on  Haley challenges Trump for a debate; questions his 'mental competency' New Hampshire exit polling shows that a majority of voters in the Republican primary tonight are NOT Republicans. WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JOHN ONDRASIK - Five for Fighting on his new song  Five for Fighting pens October 7 ballad: ‘We are not OK' | The Times of Israel Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas Academy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - JOHN ONDRASIK - Five for Fighting on his new song  Five for Fighting pens October 7 ballad: ‘We are not OK' | The Times of Israel Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 / 8 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas Academy!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happened to America? In the wake of the worst slaughter of the Jews since the Holocaust, the American Left has gone all-in on support for the Hamas terrorist perpetrators of the October 7 massacres. Five For Fighting's John Ondrasik has released a new song and powerful video, 'Okay,' and joins me to discuss why we need to put political tribalism aside and stand up for decency and civilization.

Amy King hosts your New Years Day Wake Up Call. Amy takes us ‘Out and About' to the Trolls Exhibit at the South Coast Botanic Garden. Any speaks with the Tournament of Roses President Alex Agajanian ahead of the 135th annual Rose Parade. Five For Fighting singer John Androsik joins the show. The show wraps with a Rose Parade float preview.

On this episode I interview Grammy Nominated Singer (Five For Fighting) John Ondrasik on the show! Many great things discussed such as his time touring, writing music, and even performing in Ukraine while the war is going on. Some advice for young folks interested in music is also discussed by Five For Fighting himself.