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Twilight Session Episode 232 30/05/2026Soulful and Sexy!Playing the best in Neo under played soul and independent soul. Featured artists include Masego, Leela James, Common, Tiana Major, Jessie Ware, James Bambu plus many many more.Catch me every Saturday between 9pm-11pm for great beats with great vibes on dejavufm.com.Facebook Drea Positive LadyTwitter @Positive lady DreInstagram Dreahpositivelady#neosoul #nusoul #rnb #soul #radioshow #podcast #dejavufm #lovemusic #positive #radio #dj #female
On Season 1 of Los' Lounge Carlos Acosta an New Jersey/NYC native who I met years ago came onto the show and you can listen to that episode Season 1. The Carlos Episode. 5 Years later Carlos makes his return and its certainly one conversation you cannot miss. Listen in now or watch on Los' Lounge YouTube Channel. This episode is dedicated to Michele R. Check out Carlos Acosta Song Indescribable on Apple Music or Spotify, YouTube. Carlos Song "Indescribable"Intros WelcomeThe Celebration TourCarlos The ArtistFreedom Fighting and the LGBT communityMEL C. LOVEMusic and more
Episode 245 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 15, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Football spying; Pérez Madrid outbursts; World Cup halftime show; FIFA pushes China for TV deal; PIF's sports commitment to FIFA; Rugby doping coverupFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 244 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 8, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:FIFA's new critic - Donald Trump but who controls ticket pricing6 English teams in Champions League too many?IOC ends Belarus ban, drops Olympics spin-offsSarina Wiegman on women's sports investmentTable tennis world champsFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Twilight Session Episode 231 09/05/2026Soulful and Sexy Freestyle!Playing the best in Neo under played soul and independent soul. Featured artists include Tasha's World, Jane Handcock, Val B King, Ella Mai, Tiana Major, Emmavie plus many many more.Catch me every Saturday between 9pm-11pm for great beats with great vibes on dejavufm.com.Facebook Drea Positive LadyTwitter @Positive lady DreInstagram Dreahpositivelady#neosoul #nusoul #rnb #soul #radioshow #podcast #dejavufm #lovemusic #positive #radio #dj #female
Episode 243 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on May 2, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Inside FIFA Congress: Gianni Infantino's re-election bid launched, Israeli-Palestinian photo-op stunt backfires, excusing Afghan discrimination, action on racism; King Charles on the World CupSaudis cut LIV Golf - what it means for other sportsFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Twilight Session Episode 241 02/05/2026Soulful and Sexy!Playing the best in Neo under played soul and independent soul. Featured artists include Ledisi, Jane Handcock, Leela James, Gwen Bunn, Sebastial Mikael, Emmavie plus many many more.Catch me every Saturday between 9pm-11pm for great beats with great vibes on dejavufm.com.Facebook Drea Positive LadyTwitter @Positive lady DreInstagram Dreahpositivelady#neosoul #nusoul #rnb #soul #radioshow #podcast #dejavufm #lovemusic #positive #radio #dj #female
From 'Al & Jerry's Postgame Podcast' (subscribe here): Temptation Island, childhoods today vs the 80's and why do we love music from our high school years the most? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Al & Jerry: Temptation Island, childhoods today vs the 80's and why do we love music from our high school years the most? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Al & Jerry: Temptation Island, childhoods today vs the 80's and why do we love music from our high school years the most?--plus warm up To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Episode 242 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 24, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:How not to run clubs? What Chelsea & Leicester struggles tell us about ownersPRs controlling media & silencing athletes. Fallout from Lando Norris Guardian interview. How do influencers sell out Wembley match?Iran's changing World Cup stanceEx-FIFA security chief's film role and Qatar roleFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 241 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 18, 2026 with Rob Harris, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar:World Cup price gouging outrage - from FIFA; Saudi focuses spending in Saudi - how long PIF will back LIV Golf; World Aquatics ends Russia banFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 240 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 11, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Punished for disloyalty not racism in football; Saudi Arabia's refereeing favouritism row; World Cup ticket prices row; Gianni Infantino's 10 years documentary and early re-election backing from South America; BBC's FIFA mockumentary reviewed; Sir Craig Reedie tributeFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 239 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on April 3, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Inside Chelsea & Newcastle finances; Is World Cup qualifying fair?; Spain anti-Muslim chants; Italy's failings; Australia betting ads ban; Are fans against VAR?Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
In this episode, we unlock the mysteries at the heart of music: what makes it so powerful, and why does it move us so deeply, no matter our age?We sit down with musician, scholar, and interdisciplinary thinker Kurt Ellenberger to explore how music merges art, science, philosophy, and even evolutionary biology. Whether you're a lifelong musician, a curious listener, or you're thinking of dusting off your piano keys for a fresh start, this episode gives you a brand-new perspective on the sounds that weave through our lives.Key TakeawaysOur Brains Love Symmetry: Kurt explains why octaves feel “complete” and harmonious, tying music's emotional impact to simple mathematical relationships (02:10, 04:31).Music Is More Than Notes: The mind-blowing realization that when we listen to, or make music, our brains are performing instant calculations to resolve tension and create “musical stories” and we all fill in the missing notes together (09:52, 22:01).Creativity Deepens with Age: It's never too late to reinvent yourself. Studies show that learning music, even as a late bloomer, not only brings joy but can improve your cognitive abilities by up to 10 IQ points! (35:00)Universal Power of Sound: Birds, humans, and the natural world all crave order, symmetry, and consonance in sound and vision, underscoring music's evolutionary significance (12:06).Genre Mashups: The roots of jazzy Christmas music reveal hidden overlaps between Broadway, jazz, and pop, showing how different disciplines and cultures continually influence each other (29:36, 31:04).Science Enhances Emotion: Understanding the mathematics or biology behind music deepens our emotional connection to it, making music not less magical, but more miraculous (33:25).Are you ready to rediscover the joy of music or ignite your creativity? We challenge you: pick up a new instrument, join a choir, or simply listen more closely to the harmonies you love. You're never too old to be moved or to make your own music!If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to Late Boomers wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. Share this conversation with the music lovers in your life, and if you're considering taking up music or are already on your journey, let us know! Leave a comment or reach out to us.Want to ask Kurt a question or learn more? Visit him at kurtellenberger.com.Let's keep the music and the conversation going, because life doesn't slow down after 50. In fact, it only gets better!With gratitude,Cathy & MerryMentioned in this episode:Late Boomers is part of the eWomenPodcastNetwork. eWomenPodcastNetwork
Episode 238 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 28, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:PSG preferential treatment? Why Lens are annoyed; Who decides Premier League chief's pay?; Multi-club ownership - John Textor loses control; Qatar cutting sponsorship plans?; Iran's war deaths protest at World Cup warm-upFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 237 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 27, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:We speak to IOC President Kirsty Coventry about the Olympics ban on transgender women from women's events and the return of sex testing.What links the IOC to the controversy over Ipswich Town hosting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and the FA takes on Reform over encouraging more diverse coachesWhat led to false claims about the 1976 AFCON and Morocco being spread by media.Should all media have walked out when Max Verstappen threw out Guardian reporter at F1Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
We recorded this one after watching the Tyrese vs Tank Verzuz… so you already know the stories got real
Episode 236 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 20, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Did Premier League go soft on punishing Chelsea over years of wrongdoing in the Abramovich era?; Should Senegal have been stripped of AFCON trophy and will Morocco keep the title handed to them two months later?FIFA's Israel sanctions; Will Iran games move to Mexico at World Cup?FIFA's new women's coaching requirementsFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
"Muzyka" means "music," and in this micro-lesson you'll say it like you're front row at a Warsaw concert. First you hear the word at native speed, then slowed down so you can nail the soft "zy" and the flowing "ka." We drop it into three earworm-ready sentences: – "Kocham muzykę." (I love music.) – "To moja playlista." (This is my playlist.) – "Gram na gitarze." (I play guitar.) Repeat-along track included—perfect while you queue Spotify or tune your instrument. Challenge: Tell us in the comments what music YOU like and if you play any instruments—reply in Polish for bonus points. What we DiscussedL 0:00 Welcome & QR Code 0:45 "Impreza" - The Polish Word for Party 1:30 Disco Polo Culture 2:30 Party Vocabulary in Action 3:30 Nightlife Phrases 5:30 Club & Music Terms 7:30 Social Situations 9:30 Weekend & Fun 11:30 Your Turn to Practice
Episode 235 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 14, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Gianni Infantino's Trump Iran problem & FIFA World Cup silence; Zohran Mamdani now quieter on ticket complaints publicly after Infantino meeting?New Roman Abramovich cash investigation details & Chelsea finances; UEFA opposing Club World Cup expansionEnglish teams struggle in EuropeF1 races cancelledIndia-owned Hundred franchise in England does draft a Pakistani player after rowFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Investors have poured more money into music than ever before. Music as an asset class if hotter than ever,. But the public markets have discounted the value of music companies: UMG stock is currently trading near its all-time low WMG trades at a discount on its earnings relative to UMG RSVR is going through a takeover attempt Several publicly traded music companies have been taken off the public markets This is a huge disparity, and it was time to explain why. In this solo episode, I break down this paradox. We will also connect the dots to real estate, the post-2021 repricing, and why more take-private attempts may be ahead. CHAPTERS 00:10 Private vs Public Money in Music 07:26 Similarities in Music 08:19 2021 Reset 15:10 WMG and UMG 24:02 What's Ahead SPONSORS Chartmetric: Listen in for our Stat of the Week Linktree: Share music, sell merch, and connect with fans on one simple link. Linktree is the #1 link in bio tool that musicians and artists use to connect fans to everything they do. TRAPITAL Where technology shapes culture. New episodes and memos every week. Sign up here for free.
Episode 234 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on March 6, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Middle East war World Cup & investment impact; Messi embroiled in Trump's war talk; Should sports stars have to speak out on politics?; Iran's women at Asian Cup; Is IOC backing away from Olympic Truce?; Women's AFCON in Morocco postponed 12 days before it was due to start; Fabrizio Romano's Saudi advertFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 233 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 28, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Iran war, FIFA & World Cup; Infantino's 10 years - what's the future for the FIFA president?; Premier League launches streaming service; Warner Bros Discovery takeover; IFAB insights.Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
In this deeply personal episode, my love Jon and I sit down together to talk about the music that mirrors our journey — especially his latest single release, Free Fall (coming out Feb 28th): https://ditto.fm/free_fall_746ce4c9We explore how the song was written, what it represents, and how creativity becomes a living thread inside our relationship. This conversation moves beyond music into something more intimate: how two creators met and fell in love. We talk about:• The story behind Spark in the Dark (Jon's first album)• How Jon nearly died from toxic mold illness• Building love during life transitions• Holding space for each other's becoming• Creativity as devotionThis episode is raw, reflective, and real. If you've ever fallen in love during a threshold moment… if you've ever found light when everything felt uncertain… this one is for you.Listen to Spark in the Dark:https://ditto.fm/spark-in-the-dark---SPONSOR: AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don't love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code MANIFEST and you'll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value! Lock this special offer by going to A-I-R-D-O-C-T-O-R-P-R-O dot com and use promo code MANIFEST
Episode 232 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 20, 2026 with Rob Harris, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar at the Winter Olympics in Italy.Infantino & Trumps - from crypto to Gaza investments. Hear from Donald Trump on football stars going to Gaza, Gianni Infantino and Kirsty Coventry.Inside Milan Cortina Olympics controversies; Russia's Paralympics returnDid Jose Mourinho show how not to respond to racism report after Vinicius' new abuse concerns? Hear from Vincent Kompany. Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 231 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 14, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Graham Dunbar at the Winter Olympics in Italy.UEFA congress analysis: Is this the end of Super League ambitions as Barcelona & Real Madrid make peace with UEFA?; Epstein files - Casey Wasserman selling agency; How was Kirsty Coventry's handling of Ukraine helmet row at Olympics?; France World Cup TV rights controversy; Will Ireland play Israel?Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 230 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on February 7, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar at the Winter Olympics in Italy.Is Pep Guardiola consistent speaking out on wars?Ex-IOC marketing chief Michael Payne tells us why Russia should have been fined $1bn by the Olympics & why "crass" FIFA shouldn't have created Peace Prize for Trump.What Gianni Infantino's backing of Russia tell us about where the sports bans are headingEpstein scandal hits IOC during CongressHow enlarged penises to cheat became the talk of Milan Cortina GamesHow was Kirsty Coventry's first opening ceremony as IOC president?Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Walter Martin spent decades making and playing music, most famously with the indie rock bands Jonathan Fire*Eater and The Walkmen. Recently, he's started a new crazy good turn, helping people like you and me rediscover the joy of music through his Walter Martin Radio Hour show and Substack. In this episode, we discuss: How a single instrument (like the organ) can change how you hear a song. Why Walter chooses positivity over rock criticism. Moving past the "judgmental" years to love bands you once dismissed. The "Crazy Good Turn" of human-to-human music discovery. Chapters & Timed Links: [05:07] The Austin Kleon Connection: How two creators found each other through "the magic of the internet." [07:29] From NYC to Upstate: The origin of The Walter Martin Radio Hour. [10:16] The Classical Club: Why Walter is diving deep into Strauss and Stravinsky. [12:07] The Organ Episode: Learning to hear the difference between a Hammond and a Farfisa. [21:43] Breaking the "Teenage Rules": How Walter learned to love the Grateful Dead and Neil Young. [23:52] Walter's Favorite new musician right now. [28:57] Walter's Songs: Discussing "The Rat" and the autobiographical beauty of "The Soldier." [31:33] Who's done a Crazy Good Turn for Walter?
Episode 229 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 30, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.Saudi sports boom in decline with NEOM cuts and Asian Winter Games postponement?; How credible is Sepp Blatter's World Cup boycott call?; China corruption; FIFA struggle promoting new women's tournament; England's Champions League dominance; ICE agents at Winter Olympics.Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 228 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 23, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja.- 5 years of Sport Unlocked. Has anything changed for the better in sports governance?- The multiclub owner now sponsoring FIFA's new competition- Gianni Infantino in Davos - admission over ticket prices, dig's at England & Trump foreign policy support- England's concerns about Women's Club World Cup scheduling harm- Inside IFAB meeting and major VAR changes- AFCON fallout - can Morocco sue?McLaren's $12m legal win over racing contractFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 227 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 17, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja, joined by Yaw Ofosu in Morocco.- Betting unites the world? FIFA puts World Cup live on gambling sites for the first time. And who made 500m ticket requests?- Was the Africa Cup of Nations a success for Morocco? And is CAF president Patrice Motsepe right to feel disrespected as the row over reducing the frequency of AFCON continues.- Winter Olympics buildup in Italy sees death of worker in freezing conditions- 2028 Los Angeles Olympics ticketing update- 2036 Switzerland's Olympic bidFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Topics discussed on today's show: National Kiss A Ginger Day, NFL Playoffs, Bob Weir Passes Away, Dog at Vagifem, Flu Cases, Astronaut Ambulance, Eat Garlic Smell Better, Collective Soul, The Hookers of Camarillo, Dogs Know Toys, Revenge of the Nerds, Love Music, History Quiz, Can't Live Without, Medical Records, AI Music, Man or Woman Planet, High Milage Cars, and Apologies.
Episode 226 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 9, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Chelsea multiclub model - damaging or dynamic?; Are AI football photos misleading?; Man United chaos helps Glazers?; Did we inspire FIFA & TikTok?; Tennis farce;Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 225 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on January 7, 2026 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:2026 Preview: When the Manchester City verdict will come; FIFA quietly scraps Best Awards - the Dubai deal to replace them & the next Peace Peace winner; Would there be no football in 150 countries without World Cup ticket cash as Gianni Infantino claims?; Will Russia return to sport? Will Ukraine get the Chelsea cash as Roman Abramovich's legal squad sparks a UK political row? How is Italy looking for the Winter Olympics and is a transgender ban coming? Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Composer Geoff Knorr — known for his work on the Civilization series and other large-scale game soundtracks — joins us for a deep conversation about creativity, discipline, and what it really takes to build a life in music.We discuss learning to accept criticism, letting go of ideas that don't work, why good music can still be the wrong music, and why some composers grow while others stay stuck. Drawing from Geoff's experience composing for major games, teaching at the Peabody Institute, and collaborating with musicians across diverse musical traditions, the conversation explores humility, perspective, and long-term creative growth.The episode also touches on health, sustainability, and discipline — from staying physically active as a composer to recognizing that music is simply too hard to pursue unless you genuinely love it.GEOFF KNORR LINKS:Website: https://www.geoffknorr.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KnorrMusicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OFCjpSAsyIOWWzIAYb3OI?si=_eoobKhuQTSmDIWa4DYmjgApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/geoff-knorr/411130469Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geoff.knorrFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Geoff-Knorr-Composer/174736382555080Markus Junnikkala is a Composer from Finland.https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/Support this podcast by becoming a member:https://markusjunnikkala.com/membership/Want me to answer your question?Ask it on social media:https://www.instagram.com/markusjunnikkala/https://www.facebook.com/markusjunnikkala/https://x.com/markusjunnikkalhttps://www.reddit.com/user/markusjunnikkala/https://www.linkedin.com/in/markusjunnikkala/Subscribing, sharing, and liking helps the podcast.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00:08) Introduction(00:02:16) Growing Up, Family, and Early Influences(00:08:32) Sports, Discipline, Health & Longevity as a Composer(00:13:19) Failure, Hard Work & Lessons From Sports(00:16:37) Subjectivity, Criticism & Facing Reality in Music(00:23:14) Letting Go of Music That Doesn't Work(00:27:19) Teaching, Mediocrity & Why Some Musicians Don't Improve(00:34:15) Game Music Reality: Serving the Vision (Beyond Earth)(00:38:19) Technology, Early MIDI & Audio Foundations(00:45:33) Collaboration, Culture & Working With Musicians(00:51:35) Childhood, Encouragement & Learning to Love Music(00:56:05) Classical Foundations, Bach & Musical Identity(01:01:04) Why Music Is Too Hard If You Don't Love It(01:05:11) Video Games, Direction & Choosing a Career Path(01:16:10) Studying Composition, Recording & Wearing Both Hats(01:30:10) Composing Process: Score, DAW & Sample Libraries(01:46:00) Improvisation, Structure & Non-Western Traditions(02:02:10) Trust, Sensitivity & Recording Real Musicians(02:18:40) Sound vs Notes: Where Music Actually Lives(02:36:00) Experience, Speed & Long-Term Creative Thinking(02:57:30) What Keeps You Going (Final Reflections)
Episode 224 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 26, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:2025 review - our trips to FIFA and UEFA meetings, the IOC election and the biggest sports news events. Infantino, Trump, Coventry & Al-Khelaifi - who was most influential in sport in the year? How can sports bodies communicate better with media? Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 223 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 21, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Did European clubs force African football to cut AFCON tournaments; Lower World Cup ticket prices after criticism; Will Abramovich accept UK govt cash demands?; FIFA Peace Prize White House influence; Women's Club World Cup calendar clash; Grand Slam Track athletics administration;Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 222 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on December 15, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Is World Cup tickets pricing row FIFA's biggest crisis under Gianni Infantino with fan anger growing? Could it have been avoided by speaking more publicly about pricing? Or are there challenges around American resale sites?Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 221 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 21, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:New Premier League financial rules explained & who benefits; UEFA TV rights sale winners and losers; Ronaldo & MBS at White House; Infantino secures fast-track fan visas from Trump; Felipe Massa case against FIA proceedsFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 220 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 14, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:International Olympic Committee ban on transgender women from women's events; Major League Soccer switches the season around - but is it threatened by a rival competition?; Premier League splits over new financial rules; No dynamic pricing for Euro28; Who in football did Vladimir Putin apparently sing to?Follow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 219 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on November 7, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:FIFA Peace Prize & Gianni Infantino's plea: "We should all support" Donald Trump; Why less cash from Roman Abramovich's forced Chelsea sale will go to war victims; Police reveal why Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were banned from Aston Villa; Issues with football regulator appointment in England; Are Islamic Solidarity Games the Saudis preparing for Olympic bid; Premier League Hall of FameFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
We do something new in this podcast. Derek and Mark from The Canadian Movie Crew and I do a "watch along" on the music video Conehead Love. The music video is connected to the Coneheads movie from 1993. We look and comment at the video and real time and pause the video to let the listeners know what is going on. You can support this podcast with my Patreon page with the link below. This podcast can be found on Cross The Streams Media platform. www.patreon.com/scottwhite www.scottyblanco.com www.instagram.com/scottspodcasts www.youtube.com/scottwhitecomedian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 218 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 31, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Real Madrid sue UEFA over Super League; Turkey referees betting scandal; Saudi eOlympics hosting scrapped; Fake NEOM World Cup stadium; FIFA's Afghanistan women's matches suddenly moved from UAE; WADA v leakers; F1 crash court case; What's FIFA+ audience?; World Athletics theft claimsFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Episode 217 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 25, 2025 with Rob Harris, Tariq Panja and Graham Dunbar (Martyn Ziegler is off):Player power - LaLiga Miama game scrapped; NBA gambling scandal; Indonesia banned from Olympic hosting; Israeli fans row; Sheffield Wednesday administrationFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
When an unapollagetic podcast original turns to the show you have to cater to him. In this case unapollagetic 2.0 host TJ, was in the building and his love for music was on full display. All things music and the latest in entertainment and current events in this fun episode.Brandy and Monica the boy is not mine Greatest entertainers of all -time 0700-chris brown or usher-overrated and underrated singers of all time Nicki minaj v Jayz 3200Will Young money reunite 3400Will Bad Bunny bring out Drake at Super Bowl 3700Dawn Richard left off of Danity Kane 4200Eminem sues Mark Zuckerberg 4900Food stamps being cut? 5200Supreme court to rule on if weed smokers can carry guns 5300Nia Long and Larenz Tate to reunite on Netflix 10000Debbie Allen v Sister Phylicia Allen Rashad 10400Levels of Friendship 10700
Episode 216 of Sport Unlocked, the podcast dissecting the week's sports news issues. On the agenda on October 19, 2025 with Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler and Tariq Panja:Boston warning over safety - can Donald Trump move World Cup matches?; Banning Israeli fans from Aston Villa; Why Gianni Infantino was at Gaza peace summit; Qatar & Saudi favourable WC qualifying treatment with hosting; Josh Wander indicted after trying to buy EvertonFollow the pod WhatsApp channel for updates https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vakg4QSH5JLqsZl7R62Zsportunlockedpod@gmail.com https://bsky.app/profile/sportunlocked.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/@SportUnlockedhttp://instagram.com/SportUnlocked https://x.com/sportunlockedMusic––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––No Love by MusicbyAden / musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/_no-loveMusic promoted by Audio Library • No Love – MusicbyAden (No Copyright M...––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
This week, I am talking with previous My Weekly Mixtape guests, friends of the show & the amazing Patreon Mixtapers, and hearing their stories about what song made them each fall in love with music. Guests appearing (in no particular order): Barry Kerch & Eric Bass of Shinedown, Ed Toth of The Doobie Brothers / Vertical Horizon, CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool, Tim Foreman of Switchfoot, Cody Hanson of Hinder, Chris Ballew of The Presidents of The United States of America, Steve Bowman of Counting Crows, Paul Williams, Chris Vos of The Record Company, Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies, Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke, Jon Loree of Tantric & Smile Empty Soul, Jim Loughlin of moe., Don Jamieson of RockStrap & VH1's That Metal Show, Coco Kinnon of Winona Fighter, DT Carel of SpaceCastle, Carrie Cunningham, Jim & Lindsay Butler of Children of the 80's, Sean Faust, Bob Spear, Jay Sweet, Jason Whissell of It's Not That Bad / There Can Only Be One, Zack Derby of NeatCast, Kevin Brown of The Tom Petty Project, Leah Jones of The Struts Life, Sylvan Groth & Jesse Jackson of Perfectly Good Podcast, Greg Vorob of Reel Reactions, Dave Zalatoris of Beer In Front, and last (but certainly not least!) several of the incredible Patreon Mixtapers: Chad Lamasa, Brandon from VA, Philip Bergman & Tom Hutchinson. Head over to MyWeeklyMixtape.com to stream every song featured in this episode, browse the full archive of curated playlists, check out exclusive artist interviews, and discover even more music content designed for fans of all genres! FOR MORE ON MY WEEKLY MIXTAPE Website: http://www.myweeklymixtape.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/myweeklymixtape Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/myweeklymixtape X: https://x.com/myweeklymixtape Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myweeklymixtape Threads: https://www.threads.net/@myweeklymixtape Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/myweeklymixtape.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myweeklymixtape Theme music is "Unveiled" by The 4th. You can find the album on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube, Bandcamp & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, I am talking with previous My Weekly Mixtape guests, friends of the show & the amazing Patreon Mixtapers, and hearing their stories about what song made them each fall in love with music.Guests appearing (in no particular order):Barry Kerch & Eric Bass of Shinedown, Ed Toth of The Doobie Brothers / Vertical Horizon, CJ Pierce of Drowning Pool, Tim Foreman of Switchfoot, Cody Hanson of Hinder, Chris Ballew of The Presidents of The United States of America, Steve Bowman of Counting Crows, Paul Williams, Chris Vos of The Record Company, Doug Aldrich of The Dead Daisies, Paul Jackson of Blackberry Smoke, Jon Loree of Tantric & Smile Empty Soul, Jim Loughlin of moe., Don Jamieson of RockStrap & VH1's That Metal Show, Coco Kinnon of Winona Fighter, DT Carel of SpaceCastle, Carrie Cunningham, Jim & Lindsay Butler of Children of the 80's, Sean Faust, Bob Spear, Jay Sweet, Jason Whissell of It's Not That Bad / There Can Only Be One, Zack Derby of NeatCast, Kevin Brown of The Tom Petty Project, Leah Jones of The Struts Life, Sylvan Groth & Jesse Jackson of Perfectly Good Podcast, Greg Vorob of Reel Reactions, Dave Zalatoris of Beer In Front, and last (but certainly not least!) several of the incredible Patreon Mixtapers: Chad Lamasa, Brandon from VA, Philip Bergman & Tom Hutchinson.
What happens when you stop running the rat race and start chasing peace? In this episode of The Highlight Real, we're chopping it up with Jelani Taylor—a Flint, Michigan native, artist, and creative —about his brand-new album "The Rat Race," his journey through music, and breaking free from the cycle of exhaustion. From reflecting on Nina Simone's timeless wisdom to unveiling the raw, soul-baring inspiration behind tracks like "Galaxy Lane," Jelani talks love, music, and life with refreshing honesty. We also dive into his journey through the Ivy League grind at Cornell University, balancing dreams of the NFL with creative expression, and building a life alongside his fiancée - who also doubled as an executive producer on his new album! You'll hear how their partnership fuels his artistry and why he's fearless about blending love and ambition. Whether you're on the fence about taking that next leap or just need some perspective on making life work for YOU, this episode's got gems for days. Press play for all things music, love, and the hustle to find balance in today's world. Don't miss out—this conversation might just change how you see your own race. Tune in!Follow Us:- The Highlight Real: https://www.instagram.com/thehighlightreal__/- Jelani: https://www.instagram.com/je.lani2/- Jhariah: https://www.instagram.com/jhariahw/#thehighlightreal #podcast #explore #jelanitaylor #theratraceCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:51 - Jelani's Album “The Rat Race” 01:50 - How Excited is Jelani for His Album ?05:22 - What Are We Running Towards 09:51 - What is The Rat Race 15:05 - Why "Jelani"?19:53 - College and Football 24:41 - Black Boy 2020 26:34 - Finding Purpose in Another Dream 27:58 - The Full Spectrum of Hip-Hop 32:15 - How I Make My Life Happen 34:24 - Making Soul Food 37:27 - Changes Between "Life's a Bar" and "The Rat Race"40:02 - The 27 Club 41:40 - Jelani's Relationship with Tyshaia 48:00 - Penwood Productions 50:15 - What Do You Want People to Take Away from The Rat Race?52:30 - Final Thoughts