Podcast appearances and mentions of Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson, the CEO of SurveyMonkey, joins the show to share his journey from building businesses in the music industry to leading the world's most popular platform for surveys and forms. Hear how SurveyMonkey has evolved over the years, how to focus on your core product while innovating, how often to test products & features, how to de-stress as an entrepreneur or CEO, and how running helps with productivity. Connect with Eric at SurveyMonkey.com and on LinkedIn

This week Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson speak about a talk given on March 10, 1964 at BYU by Eldred Smith, the patriarch of the church at that time. What he teaches is not much different from what the church teaches today.

We work hard for our money, but there is a troubling amount of employer-based retirement savings accounts being left behind and forgotten about. Roughly $1.6 trillion is sitting in over 29 million idle 401(k) accounts that were never moved or merged at the time of a job change. They are referred to as orphan 401(k)'s and they represent a missed opportunity for millions of Americans to grow those savings.Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn are the Vice Presidents of the Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode, they discuss how to take control of those accounts and make sure you don't leave your money on the sidelines when it should be working for you.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to request your complimentary Portfolio X-ray! Call 404-640-5511 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

This week Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson speak about a talk given on March 10, 1964 at BYU by Eldred Smith, the patriarch of the church at that time. What he teaches is not much different from what the church teaches today.

This week Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson speak about a talk given on March 10, 1964 at BYU by Eldred Smith, the patriarch of the church at that time. What he teaches is not much different from what the church teaches today.

Full transcript Watch this interview on YouTube — "There are still folks who feel like marketing is just fluff, it's just, 'make things pretty,'" says Lauren Beckstedt. Her mission, as CMO of the recreational boating company Brunswick, is to redefine what marketing is and to educate her organization about its power. Brunswick's portfolio includes iconic names in aquatic recreation, like Mercury Marine, Sea Ray, and Boston Whaler. And one of Lauren's initiatives has been implementing a new brand identity for the 175-year-old firm, under the tagline of "next never rests." Today on Building Better CMOs, Lauren talks with MMA Global CEO Greg Stuart about why being a hand-raiser opens doors in your career, leveraging consumer insights in the boating industry, and how she journeyed from talent management to CMO. They also discuss the importance of ethnographic research, implementing quarterly business reviews, and — most importantly — what kind of boat Greg should buy. This episode was produced and edited by Eric Johnson from ⁠⁠LightningPod.fm⁠⁠. ⁠⁠⁠Follow Building Better CMOs in your podcast app⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rate & review the podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lauren's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Greg's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠

This week Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson speak about a talk given on March 10, 1964 at BYU by Eldred Smith, the patriarch of the church at that time. What he teaches is not much different from what the church teaches today.

Chris Mazza of Shippeo talks about their obsessive focus on data quality, visibility, and how current geopolitical disruptions are impacting shippers. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [03.08] An introduction to Shippeo, who they are, and what they do. “We answer two foundational, practical questions that almost every supply chain, transportation or logistics manager wants to know: where is my stuff, and when will it arrive?” [06.21] How current geopolitical disruptions are impacting shippers, and why real-time visibility is crucial in navigating challenges. “If you don't have a good understanding of where your cargo is, what ship it's on, how it's routed, you can't credibly predict how you're going to manage things like buffer stock, real lead-time or real customer service expectation – without that data, you're lost.” [09.29] From an obsessive focus on data quality to an investment in integration options, what sets Shippeo apart in a very competitive and rapidly evolving market. “We spend a lot of time educating our customers about what can be a credible expectation in this market, because so much of the data that's out there is of a degraded quality.” [16.34] Shippeo's founder story – the industry challenges that helped shape Shippeo's solutions, and how their growth in Europe helped position them for success in the US. “The advantage the founders had, because they didn't come from the industry, was that they could come to the problem eyes wide open.” [21.03] The ideal client for Shippeo, and the typical challenges those businesses are looking to solve. [26.57] A case study exploring how Shippeo helped Yamaha achieve greater visibility to improve customer experience and internal operations via ocean and road. [33.21] How Shippeo is using AI and predictive analytics to help customers move from a reactive to a proactive mindset, and why this technology has been critical in navigating the current ocean challenges. “It's still too early to take the human out of the loop with some of these things, like strikes or fires on ships where a human has to say: ‘This is significant'. A machine can't spot that yet.” [39.14] The importance of sustainability, and some of Shippeo's key initiatives. [43.03] Chris's advice to help supply chain leaders future-proof their logistics strategies.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Shippeo's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Shippeo and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, or you can connect with Chris on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Shippeo, you can hear Chris Mazza talking to our own Eric Johnson on episode 443: Mastering Visibility: Insights from LogTech Live with Shippeo.

Did Joseph Smith believe in the biblical doctrine of inerrancy? And just want does that mean, “inerrancy,” anyway? Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson talk about this issue in this week's broadcasts.

Your investment style can be as important as what you invest in. At the very least, it plays a critical role in your financial planning success. Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn are the Vice Presidents of the Hoffman Financial Group and on this episode, they discuss the importance of refining your approach to investing, keeping tabs on your accounts, and setting your porfolio up for optimal performance.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to request your complimentary Portfolio X-ray! Call 404-640-5511 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

This week Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson speak about a talk given on March 10, 1964 at BYU by Eldred Smith, the patriarch of the church at that time. What he teaches is not much different from what the church teaches today.

Did Joseph Smith believe in the biblical doctrine of inerrancy? And just want does that mean, “inerrancy,” anyway? Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson talk about this issue in this week's broadcasts.

About the Guest Kyle Leistikow began his research career at UW-Madison where he worked for three years under the guidance of Eric Johnson investigating the secretion and stability of Clostridial neurotoxins. He received his PhD from Marquette University under the guidance of Krassimira Hristova and Christopher Marshall where his work on bacterial communication systems led […]

Did Joseph Smith believe in the biblical doctrine of inerrancy? And just want does that mean, “inerrancy,” anyway? Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson talk about this issue in this week's broadcasts.

Eric and his husband, Dennis Hopkins, lived a life full of music, gardening, and dance. But in 2022, Dennis was diagnosed with lung cancer. A few days before he died, they met a nurse named Sherry, who offered a compassionate roadmap of what was to come.Do you have your own story of an unsung hero? We'd love to hear it! Record a voice memo and email it to us at myunsunghero@hiddenbrain.org. Some guidance:--Focus on ONE moment that you will never forget. --Make sure you're in a quiet, non-echoey room.--Speak conversationally, like you're talking to a friend.--Let us know why this person continues to impact your life.--If your hero were standing in front of you today, what would you say? Address them directly.

Did Joseph Smith believe in the biblical doctrine of inerrancy? And just want does that mean, “inerrancy,” anyway? Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson talk about this issue in this week's broadcasts.

I didn't think I'd be adding a chorus pedal back to my board… until a recent session totally changed my mind.In this video, I talk about the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger — a pedal that quietly shaped the Nashville sound in the '80s and '90s. It was originally built in Denmark back in 1976 as a studio-friendly chorus with super low noise and a clean, transparent sound. Turns out, that clarity is exactly what made it a favorite for tons of session players — and even guys like Eric Johnson for his legendary clean tone.After dusting one off in the studio recently, I remembered why this thing was so loved — and now it's officially earned its spot back on my board.If you're into that classic shimmer or just curious why chorus is cool again, stick around.To Support the Channel:Patreon  https://www.patreon.com/AskZacTip jar:  https://paypal.me/AskZacVenmo @AskZac Or check out my store for merch  - https://my-store-be0243.creator-spring.com/Support the show

Did Joseph Smith believe in the biblical doctrine of inerrancy? And just want does that mean, "inerrancy," anyway? Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson talk about this issue in this week's broadcasts.

Many retirement savers believe they're diversified simply because they have multiple accounts. What they don't realize is that these accounts often hold the same types of investments, leaving them exposed to more risk and in danger of underperformance. Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn are the Vice Presidents of the Hoffman Financial Group and they'll cover the keys to identifying the proper strategy to optimize your 401(k) and pre-tax accounts.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to request your complimentary Portfolio X-ray! Call 404-640-5511 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Longtime SummerFest volunteer Eric Johnson sits down with Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness and chats about why he comes back every year to volunteer with SummerFest in Fergus Falls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get set for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity with Fr. Eric Johnson!

Watch this interview on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Full transcript⁠⁠⁠ — It's easy to see every glass as half-empty in today's world, says Virat Khullar, head of marketing for Hyundai India. But focusing on the negative will imperil your leadership, while choosing optimism will help you structure things better. "Perpetual optimism for me is a force multiplier," he says. "You will motivate people around you. You will gather the right teams, you will list down things that will make you ultimately achieve the objective." Today on Building Better CMOs — recorded live at MMA's Impact India event near New Delhi — Khullar and MMA Global CEO Greg Stuart talk about the importance of understanding consumer behavior through ethnographic research; the challenges and opportunities in the Indian marketing landscape; and the surprisingly significant role daughters play in car purchase decisions. They also discuss Hyundai's full-funnel marketing strategy and how AI is transforming creative production and personalization. This episode was produced and edited by Eric Johnson from ⁠LightningPod.fm⁠. ⁠⁠Follow Building Better CMOs in your podcast app⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Rate & review the podcast⁠⁠⁠ Links: ⁠⁠⁠Virat's LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Greg's LinkedIn⁠⁠

On this video edition of the show we are joined by special guest Joanne Shaw Taylor from her home in Nashville, Eric Johnson remembers jamming with the legendary Johnny Winter and Candice Night looks back 30 years to her recording debut with Rainbow on their final studio album "Stranger in us all"

In the world of sports training, there's a growing trend that has caught the attention of experienced coaches Eric Johnson and Aeron Thigpen. Their podcast delves into the critical distinction between performance-based training and performative training that's increasingly prevalent on social media platforms.

Welcome to the new edition of the "Rock'n'Blues Experience and coming up brand new music from Inglorious from the new album out this week "V" plus guitar icon Eric Johnson remembers jamming with Johnny Winter, Candice night looks back to where it all began on the recording of Rainbow's last studio album "Stranger in us all" 30 years ago this year and out special guest is Joanne Shaw Taylor who joins us from Nashville to talk about "Black and Gold" plus we look ahead to even more new music to come and a return to the stage in the UK.

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is Grammy Award winning drummer, singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Tommy Taylor! We do a deep dive into Tommy's iconic drumming on Christopher Cross' Grammy Award winning debut record, including massive hits "Ride Like The Wind" and "Sailing," as well as "Cliffs Of Dover" with Eric Johnson, and "Ghost Town" from his solo record, "Across The Stars." So come along for the ride and please subscribe! *Tommy will be back for a special episode of TrackTalk and a deep dive into his entire solo record, "Across The Stars." For more on Tommy Taylor and to buy "Across The Stars" visit: https://tommytaylor.comhttps://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@TommyTaylorOfficial⁩  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details! Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe!https://livefrommydrumroom.comwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Even though we've experienced some volatility in the market this year, one industry leader released a promising forecast for what's. Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn are the Vice Presidents of the Hoffman Financial Group and discuss the financial storms we've weathered and how to identify opportunities and strike the right balance in your portfolio.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to request your complimentary Portfolio X-ray! Call 404-640-5511 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Send us a textEpisode 137-Ascendant, an eclectic group that blends Jazz, R&B, Inspiration, and House, has created a unique sound that has captivated music enthusiasts worldwide. This week, Troy had the privilege of interviewing members Kael Mboya (keyboard and vocals), Michael Lockett (vocals and percussion), Eric Johnson (drums), and Cutis Kincaid (guitar). The conversation took listeners on a journey through the band's over two-decade history, while also providing insights into each member's personal life experiences within the music industry.Filled with humorous anecdotes and enlightening revelations, this episode promises to keep listeners thoroughly entertained. Of course, no BAAS Entertainment Podcast would be complete without sampling the artists' musical journey. Troy delved into their crates and played the title track from their 2003 debut album, “Where You Are Now.” The musical introduction to the episode was “Gye Nyame” from their album “Illuminate Blue.” Troy also shared his favorite cuts from the “Illuminate Green” album, including “Promise” and “Brand New Me.” Kael explained the significance of the color choices for each album's title.Troy expressed his fondness for “Illuminate Yellow” and highlighted how their music has evolved over time. He also mentioned “It's Not Over” featuring Angela Johnson and “Faults and All.”Of course the episode ended with a conversation and snippet of their new single “Love Saved My Life”. This gem is sure to touch R&B, Jazz, House and Inspirational music lovers alike. Listen and subscribe to the BAAS Entertainment Podcast via the BAAS Entertainment website, www.baasentertainment.com, and all podcast platforms.

Not enough cash can be a problem, but too much cash can present an entirely different set of issues. Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn are the Vice Presidents of the Hoffman Financial Group and they'llshare how we can strike a balance in order to have the appropriate mix of assets in our portfolios, including the role cash can and should play.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to request your complimentary Portfolio X-ray! Call 404-640-5511 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Watch this interview on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Full transcript⁠⁠ — "Who is this person that I am trying to get to change in behavior? Do I really understand them?" asks Doug Martin, CMO of General Mills. Understanding consumers deeply, he believes, is an essential skill in the ever-evolving world of marketing, and it's one that General Mills uses constantly to drive brand management and create emotional connections. Doug recommends developing a clear "consumer muse" for each brand, ensuring that marketing strategies resonate on a personal level. Today on Building Better CMOs, Doug and MMA Global CEO Greg Stuart dive into the impact of AI on marketing, the challenges of measuring marketing's effectiveness, and creative strategies like Progresso's soup-flavored cough drops campaign. Doug also shares his thoughts on the future of grocery stores and of marketing, emphasizing the enduring need for human creativity alongside AI advancements. This episode was produced and edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm. ⁠Follow Building Better CMOs in your podcast app⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Rate & review the podcast⁠⁠ Links: ⁠⁠Doug's LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Greg's LinkedIn⁠

In this episode of 21st Century Water, we sit down with Eric Johnson, Executive Director of the Fox River Water Reclamation District (FRWRD), to unpack a unique leadership journey and explore a forward-thinking approach to water management. Eric's path to running a regional wastewater agency is anything but conventional. Starting in public service at age 19 while in college, he transitioned from political roles to township supervisor, then city manager, and eventually into the water sector. What stands out is how he's brought a legal and administrative mindset into a highly technical domain, focusing on assembling expert teams rather than becoming the technical expert himself.We dive into the scale and complexity of FRWRD's operations—three plants serving over 200,000 residents across multiple counties, with a $24 million operating budget and up to $20 million in annual capital projects. Eric walks us through a strategic pivot the agency is undergoing: its first-ever facility master plan. This includes initiatives like implementing a digital twin, improving asset management, and exploring plant consolidation to drive efficiency.We also talk about regionalization. Eric makes a strong case for consolidating smaller wastewater utilities into regional agencies to improve cost-effectiveness, compliance, and service quality. He cites examples from his own district and explains the political and institutional barriers to broader adoption, highlighting the need for leadership willing to set aside control for the greater good of the community.Financially, FRWRD recently completed a rate study, aiming to keep costs fair and predictable while balancing regulatory pressures and infrastructure needs. Eric shares how the utility is pursuing alternative revenue streams, including water reuse and solar energy, to reduce the financial burden on ratepayers. He also emphasizes the importance of public communication, using scale, continuity, visibility, and plain language to help people understand the unseen but essential role wastewater infrastructure plays.Operationally, FRWRD faces challenges with aging infrastructure, rising costs, and a tightening labor market. Eric outlines efforts to modernize the organization—from equipping staff with better technology to launching workforce development partnerships and emphasizing leadership training. His passion for building high-performing, collaborative teams is clear, and he sees talent development as central to his long-term vision.Eric closes with reflections on legacy. For him, success means advancing regionalization, fostering innovation, and creating an environment where employees thrive—even if that means they eventually move on to bigger roles. He hopes FRWRD becomes known as a forward-thinking, mid-sized agency that others look to for leadership, innovation, and talent.More:Fox River Water Reclamation District: https://www.frwrd.com/ Aquasight Website: https://aquasight.io/

When it comes to investing, making emotional decisions can be highly disruptive to your financial plan. That's why timing the market will never be able to match time in the market. Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn are the Vice Presidents of the Hoffman Financial Group discuss this tried and true methodology and how the right financial advisory firm can help take the emotions out of investing and put you on the path for a successful retirement.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to request your complimentary Portfolio X-ray! Call 404-640-5511 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Send us a textTerah Johnson, a 64-year-old Masters Track and Field athlete from Lehi, Utah, is a mother of seven and married to Eric Johnson. A graduate of San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas, she enjoys sewing, cooking, reading, singing, and painting. Terah is Utah's most decorated female Master athlete 2021-2024, holding numerous state records and earning 129 medals over four years. In 2024, she won six USATF All-American Awards across jumps and distance events and has earned 25 USATF All-American honors overall. Her 2024 season highlight was winning gold in the 800 meters and 4x800 meter relay at the USATF Masters Outdoor Nationals, plus silver in the 4x100 relay and bronze in the high jump. Her points helped the SoCal Track Club clinch the National Team title. Terah was named Utah's Best of State Female Amateur Athlete for 2022–2025.

Watch this interview on YouTube⁠ ⁠Full transcript⁠ — "I've always sort of been in marketing, but by way of psychology," says Charlotte Blank, the U.S. CMO of Jaguar Land Rover North America. Only by applying concepts from neuroscience and behavioral science, she says, can we truly understand what consumers want & how they think. "The whole creative process is inherently scientific," Charlotte says. "And any creative will tell you that a good tight brief with tight boundaries is helpful for the creative process." Today on Building Better CMOs, Charlotte and MMA Global CEO Greg Stuart also talk about JLR's "house of brands" strategy, why entrepreneurs are more likely to buy Range Rovers, and the value of experimentation and data-driven testing. Follow Building Better CMOs in your podcast app⁠ ⁠Subscribe on YouTube⁠ ⁠Rate & review the podcast⁠ Links: ⁠Charlotte's LinkedIn⁠ ⁠Greg's LinkedIn⁠ This episode was produced and edited by Eric Johnson from ⁠LightningPod.fm⁠.

Financial confidence is the key to making clear, empowered money decisions—no matter where you are on your financial journey. Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn are the Vice Presidents of the Hoffman Financial Group and on this edition of Money Unleashed they'll share some ways to improve your financial confidence and empower you to build the retirement plan that is right for you.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to request your complimentary Portfolio X-ray! Call 404-640-5511 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Eric Johnson, CIO at PagerDuty, shares why today's most impactful CIOs are evolving into strategic business leaders. He explains how AI is driving a fundamental shift in how IT organizations operate—moving from reactive support functions to proactive, value-creating business enablers.About the Guest: Eric Johnson is the Chief Information Officer at PagerDuty, responsible for PagerDuty's critical IT infrastructure, data management and enterprise systems. Prior to joining PagerDuty, he was the CIO at SurveyMonkey, DocuSign and Talend. Before that, Eric spent 12 years at Informatica driving the information technology vision and strategy as the company scaled to a modern SaaS architecture. He is an active advisor and board member to several early-stage companies and a regular contributor to IT thought leadership.Timestamps:*(05:20) -  Embrace shadow IT and AI tools*(18:40) -  Changing role of the CIO*(30:00) -  Security and cybersecurity awareness*(33:35) -   Future of automation and AIGuest Highlights:“In the CIO org, they need to be business experts as much as the partners that they work with… because AI and the use of it and finding those high value use cases, it's gonna take folks in the CIO org to be a lot more knowledgeable about how the company operates and processes.”“Obviously, certain roles are going to change much more than others, but I think across the board, roles are going to change.”“As these changes come, how do you reorient the organization—the humans in the organization—to be able to find that higher value work?”Get Connected:Eric Johnson on LinkedInIan Faison on LinkedInResources:Learn more about PagerDuty: www.pagerduty.comHungry for more tech talk? Check out these past episodes:Ep 59 - CIO Leadership in AI Security and InnovationEp 58 - AI-Driven Workplace TransformationEp 57 - The CIO Roadmap to Executive LeadershipLearn more about Caspian Studios: caspianstudios.comCan't get enough AI? Check out The New Automation Mindset Podcast for more in-depth conversations about strategies leadership in AI, automation, and orchestration. Brought to you by the automation experts at Workato. Start Listening: www.workato.com/podcast

Heard you need a million bucks to retire? Maybe more? Maybe less? Does the number keep changing? Eric Johnson and Kyle Allyn are the Vice Presidents of the Hoffman Financial Group and on this edition of Money Unleashed they'll talk about what really matters when planning for your future and how income generation is the key to cracking the retirement code.Visit UnleashYourMoney.com to request your complimentary Portfolio X-ray! Call 404-640-5511 to schedule your time to speak with the Hoffman Financial Group.

Watch this interview on YouTube Full transcript — Media consumption habits are changing rapidly, which means marketers have to thread the needle between "chasing the shiny new object" and embracing emerging platforms strategically. For Bob Sherwin, the chief marketing & commercial officer of Zoe, the solution is to frame new media initiatives as a test. "The test is that you're going to either win and find something new, or you're going to learn," Bob says. "As long as you set it up as a test and you're going to learn something, it's a win no matter what. Because we're going to either be way smarter about something, or we're going to find a new breakthrough." Today on Building Better CMOs, he and MMA Global CEO Greg Stuart discuss the role of CMOs in shaping customer experience; aligning marketing efforts with business outcomes; and the need for clear communication with the C-suite to maximize marketing's impact. They also talk about Zoe's personalized approach to nutrition and the challenges of marketing measurement and attribution. Follow Building Better CMOs in your podcast app Subscribe on YouTube Rate & review the podcast Links: Bob's LinkedIn Greg's LinkedIn This episode was produced and edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm.

Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 580 - Sean McGowan - The Holistic Guitarist   Coming Summer 2025! Place a pre-order now to receive your copy hot off the press. An essential and comprehensive guide to well-being for guitarists. How do accomplished guitarists practice? What do they work on, and for how long? How do they approach difficult, advanced material and avoid injury—or do they? Is it really possible to sustain a lifelong commitment to playing the guitar, continually improving, discovering new music, expanding your abilities, and doing it all without incident? The short answer: yes, absolutely. And this complete guide will show you how to: Promote physical well-being through stretches and exercises Avoid cumulative trauma and repetitive stress injuries Manage stress and performance-related anxiety Create effective and enjoyable practice routines Develop solid technique through exercises and études Incorporate visualization techniques into your playing Create a deeper connection with both your music and your instrument Plus, you'll get advice from acclaimed guitarists like Clive Carroll, Alex de Grassi, Vicki Genfan, Grant Gordy, Mark Hanson, Eric Johnson, Laurence Juber, Adam Levy, Juanito Pascual, and more along the way. For guitarists of all ages, styles, and levels, The Holistic Guitarist by Sean McGowan offers a comprehensive approach to staying healthy, practicing creatively, and improving as a musician. This complete guide is available in your choice of print or digital format, with 140 pages of written instruction, plus standard notation and tablature. Both editions include downloadable videos. "An incredible resource for help with the physical and mental demands of being a guitarist. Sean is thorough, concise, and eminently relatable."—Andy McKee   Pre-Order The Holistic Guitarist: https://store.acousticguitar.com/products/the-holistic-guitarist?srsltid=AfmBOoqGuR2YZy5UyDepiHSWOot3D2D7Vtnq2rqlo5y1Hb2ELfHCRSwj   Sean McGowan's Web site: https://seanmcgowanguitar.com ----more---- Rick Has A Book! Get the Audiobook, Out of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through the Psalms by your host, Rick Lee James, on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B0F45G6KWH?qid=1744142727&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=KEDVV78ASDMS52WQFD7W&plink=3YmaWg4y0HJ0Cjfc&pageLoadId=IaamycyuJR519uYD&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1%20     ----more----     Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Don't forget about our music sale on Bandcamp. Use the code “10off” on RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com to get 10% off your purchase. Blessings, Rick Lee James   Email: Rick@RickLeeJames.com Blessings, Rick Lee James     Get the new song - Whatever You Do       VINYL SALE THUNDER by Rick Lee James ONLY $9.99. (Plus you get a free digital download of the album)   VINYL SALE - “KEEP WATCH, DEAR LORD” BY RICK LEE JAMES

In the studio up near Dallas today talking with one of the most versatile guitar players in rock music - Andy Timmons. From his rock roots to his trademark melodic playing on songs from his new CD 'Recovery'; to touring with his 80's glam metal band 'Danger Danger' (and opening for Kiss and Alice Cooper!) Andy gives a glimpse into the world of rock and roll and what it's like working with Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Steve Morse to 60's singing stars like The Beach Boys and Lesley Gore. Bring along your love of music and listen in to what this stand out studio session player has to say and join us.About the Spotlight Conversations podcast:Tune in as I invite friends inside my cozy linoleum free recording studio to talk about all things media - radio, television, music, film, voiceovers, audiobooks, publishing - if guests are in the spotlight, we're talkin'! Refreshingly unscripted and unusually entertaining, listen in as each guest gets real about their careers in the entertainment biz, from where they started to how it's going. Join us in my swanky studio where drinks are on ice and the conversation starters are music + media - always a deal breaker for the rock and roll homemaker! New episodes every other Tuesday. Social media links, website and more hereFollow and subscribe to my podcast hereA very special thank you to friends who helped bring my Spotlight Conversations podcast together and especially for their continued support:Booth Announcer: Joe Szymanski ('Joe The Voice Guy')Theme Song Composer: Mark Sparrow, SongBird StudiosAffiliated Stations:Radio Free RaleighHouston Radio Platinum

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson sit down with Doris Hanson—founder of Shield and Refuge Ministry—to explore her firsthand experiences within the Kingston polygamy group and how she ultimately found hope in Jesus.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson sit down with Doris Hanson—founder of Shield and Refuge Ministry—to explore her firsthand experiences within the Kingston polygamy group and how she ultimately found hope in Jesus.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson sit down with Doris Hanson—founder of Shield and Refuge Ministry—to explore her firsthand experiences within the Kingston polygamy group and how she ultimately found hope in Jesus.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson sit down with Doris Hanson—founder of Shield and Refuge Ministry—to explore her firsthand experiences within the Kingston polygamy group and how she ultimately found hope in Jesus.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson sit down with Doris Hanson—founder of Shield and Refuge Ministry—to explore her firsthand experiences within the Kingston polygamy group and how she ultimately found hope in Jesus.

Guns N' Roses had established themselves as top tier Rock artists in the mid through late 80's, and it had been three years without an album release by the time we rolled around to 1991.  The band got its start in 1985 when members of the band L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose decided to combine.  They released their debut album, "Appetite for Destruction" in 1987, which originally received disappointing sales, but which built over the next year to mainstream success.  Their second album, "G N" R Lies" was a short album released at the end of 1988 which combined an earlier E.P. with some acoustic tracks.The anticipation for Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II was incredibly high by the time these albums dropped simultaneously in September 1991.  Over 500,000 copies of the albums were sold in the first two hours of their release.  With each album having a run time of over 70 minutes, the quantity of material dwarfs that of their previous 33-minute album.  Use Your Illusion I is generally considered the heavier rocking album of the two, as guitarist Izzy Stradlin contributed more of the songwriting to that album than to Use Your Illusion II.Many speculate that the two albums were recorded and released simultaneously because the band was on the verge of falling apart at any time, and it was important to get the material out quickly before the band "blew up."  Whether this was true or not, the band certainly did have their share of problems staying together.  They would release an album of punk covers in 1993 called "The Spaghetti Incident?" before much of the band - including Slash and Izzy Stradlin - would depart.  Lynch brings us a double helping of Guns N' Roses with these simultaneously-released albums for today's podcast. November RainAxl Rose wrote this epic symphonic power ballad which appears on the "Use Your Illusion I" album.  Clocking in at 8:57, it was the longest song to enter the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 at the time, peaking at number 3.  The song was divisive, with most of the band not wanting to pursue it, and with both Slash and bassist Duff McKagan particularly opposed to the drift towards symphonic pieces.Knockin' On Heaven's DoorThis Bob Dylan cover had been performed by the group before landing on the "Use Your Illusion II" album.  The 1987 "Welcome to the Jungle" 12" single had a live version of this song on its B-side, and a studio version of "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" was released on the soundtrack to the film "Days of Thunder" in 1990.  You Could Be MineThis track was originally used in the soundtrack for the mega-hit movie "Terminator 2:  Judgment Day."  It was the first single released from "Use Your Illusion II," and came out in June 1991.  The video features an Arnold Schwarzenegger T-800 Terminator sent from the future to kill the band members.  At the end of the video the Terminator concludes that killing the band would be a "waste of ammo."Don't CryThis power ballad appears on both "Use Your Illusion I" and "Use Your Illusion II" in slightly different versions with different lyrics.  This song reached number 8 on the UK charts and number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 US chart.  Stradlin and Rose wrote the song back in March 1985, and Axl Rose claims that it was the first song ever written for Guns N' Roses. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Theme from the motion picture “The Addams Family”This catchy riff from the cartoon television sitcom of the 60's also appeared in the dark comedy motion picture of the same name, which came out in 1991. STAFF PICKS:The Only One I Know by The Charlatans UKWayne kicks off the staff picks with the Manchester sound.  This song is the one that truly started the career of the band, including their use of the Hammond organ as a central part of the sound.  The organ riff in this song was heavily inspired by Deep Purple's 1968 song, "Hush."  The lyrics reflect the feelings a guy has for a girl, while the girl might or might not know that the guy exists.Why Should I Cry for You? by StingBruce brings us a track from Sting's third album, "The Soul Cages."  Sting encountered writers block after the death of his father in 1987, and this is the song that broke through that block.  Sting had a difficult relationship with his father, and the lyrics of the song articulate the struggles he had with the grieving process, along with images from his childhood home of Newcastle.  Texarkana by R.E.M.Rob features an unusual song from the Athens group, because front man Michael Stipe is not singing lead on it.  Bassist Mike Mills takes lead singing lyrics on this song for which he was the primary songwriter and lyricist.  It went to number 4 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart despite not being released as a single.Into the Great Wide Open by Tom Petty & The HeartbreakersLynch closes out the staff picks with a story about Eddie, a rocker who moves to L.A., gets a girlfriend, and lands an album.  He always has with high hopes the record company "don't hear a single."  The video starred a young Johnny Depp as Eddie, Faye Dunaway as Eddie's manager, and Petty as a roadie named Bart, reporter, and tattoo artist.  INSTRUMENTAL TRACK:Trademark by Eric JohnsonThis instrumental piece from guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson was the fourth single released from his second studio album "Ah Via Musicom."  Thanks for listening to “What the Riff?!?” NOTE: To adjust the loudness of the music or voices, you may adjust the balance on your device. 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Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson sit down with Doris Hanson—founder of Shield and Refuge Ministry—to explore her firsthand experiences within the Kingston polygamy group and how she ultimately found hope in Jesus.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson sit down with Doris Hanson—founder of Shield and Refuge Ministry—to explore her firsthand experiences within the Kingston polygamy group and how she ultimately found hope in Jesus.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson sit down with Doris Hanson—founder of Shield and Refuge Ministry—to explore her firsthand experiences within the Kingston polygamy group and how she ultimately found hope in Jesus.

Bill McKeever and Eric Johnson sit down with Doris Hanson—founder of Shield and Refuge Ministry—to explore her firsthand experiences within the Kingston polygamy group and how she ultimately found hope in Jesus.