Podcast appearances and mentions of rob thorsen

Trevor Zegras and Rob Thorsen champion mental health in hockey; ER or urgent care? How to make the right call; How to cook with oat milk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show has new music released in 2025 from Artemis, Nicole Zuraitis and Noah Preminger. Much more as well from pianists Emmet Cohen and Oscar Peterson. There is also a couple of tracks out of San Diego from David Borgo and Rob Thorsen. Playlist  Artist ~ Name ~ Album ARTEMIS ~ The Smile of the Snake ~ ARBORESQUE Nicole Zuraitis ~ brand new key ~ siren songs volume 1 Emmet Cohen ~ Henei Ma Tov ~ Vibe Provider Oscar Peterson ~ C-Jam Blues ~ Night Train Oscar Peterson ~ Georgia On My Mind ~ Night Train Noah Preminger ~ Carry Me Ohio ~ Single Rob Garcia ~ Dark Blue Horse Power ~ Natural Bounce David Borgo ~ Senescence ~ Persistence Rob Thorsen Quartet ~ The Intimacy of the Blues ~ Evolution Wayne Shorter ~ Armageddon ~ Night Dreamer

In this heartfelt episode of Warriors Unmasked, Chuck Thuss sits down with Rob Thorsen, the founder and executive director of the #HT40 Foundation and the visionary behind the Shoulder Check initiative. Rob opens up about the profound loss of his son, Hayden, to suicide, and how he transformed his grief into a mission to combat the crisis of loneliness and isolation among young people. Through Shoulder Check, Rob encourages simple, yet meaningful acts of connection—putting a hand on someone's shoulder, checking in, and offering support when it's needed most. Rob's story is one of resilience and action. Drawing from his professional background in marketing and advertising, he has crafted a grassroots movement that combines awareness, compassion, and practical tools to help people feel seen and valued. His initiative is already making waves, with partnerships ranging from professional sports leagues to community programs, and an impactful presence in schools across the country. This episode dives deep into the challenges faced by today's youth, the mental health stigma that persists in sports, and the importance of building environments where asking for help is not only encouraged but celebrated. Rob's message is clear: every small act of kindness can create a ripple effect, touching lives and fostering a culture of support. Key Takeaways from Rob's Story The Power of Shoulder Check: A simple gesture, like a hand on a shoulder, can spark connection and let someone know they're not alone. Creating a Culture of Support: Shoulder Check empowers individuals to act, fostering environments where vulnerability is met with understanding and care. The Mental Health Crisis: Rob highlights the staggering rates of loneliness and isolation among young people, emphasizing the urgent need for action. Turning Pain into Purpose: Rob's journey is a testament to how personal tragedy can inspire meaningful change. This episode serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of community, compassion, and connection. Rob's work through the Shoulder Check initiative is not just about addressing mental health challenges—it's about building a brighter future where no one feels alone. Listen to the full episode to hear Rob's inspiring journey, learn more about Shoulder Check, and discover how you can make a difference in your community. Stay Connected with Warriors Unmasked If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe and share it with someone who needs to hear this message. To learn more about Chuck's coaching or to explore previous episodes, visit the links below!  LINKS: www.thecompassionateconnection.com www.warriorsunmasked.com  Join Chuck's Text Community: 251-418-7966 Episode Minute By Minute: 00:00 – Introduction to the show and welcome to episode 168! 03:04 – Rob shares Hayden's story and the inspiration behind Shoulder Check 06:42 – Addressing the mental health crisis among today's youth 12:08 – The power of connection: Encouraging meaningful check-ins 16:30 – How loneliness and social media contribute to isolation 20:47 – Implementing Shoulder Check in schools and sports communities 26:09 – Building a movement: Simple actions with big impacts 31:25 – Reflecting on Hayden's legacy and the importance of his story 36:45 – Rob's personal journey: Finding strength through tragedy 41:32 – Empowering people to make contact and create safe spaces 45:50 – Closing thoughts and ways to get involved with Shoulder Check  

In this episode, we welcome Rob, the driving force behind the Shoulder Check initiative, which aims to foster mental wellness in youth sports. Rob shares insights on the importance of creating safe spaces for athletes to express their feelings and how parents can effectively support their children in managing the pressures of competition.Key Takeaways:Creating Safe Spaces: Learn how parents can establish an environment where young athletes feel comfortable sharing their emotions.Identifying Distress: Rob discusses the signs parents should look for to identify when their child may be struggling emotionally, even if they don't outwardly express it.Encouraging Open Conversations: Discover practical tips for initiating conversations about feelings during everyday moments, such as car rides or family dinners.Essential Resources: Rob outlines crucial resources available for parents in times of crisis, emphasizing the importance of knowing when to seek professional help.Building Resilience: Understand how to foster emotional resilience in young athletes by allowing them to express disappointment and frustrations in a healthy way.Future of Shoulder Check: Rob shares exciting developments and goals for the Shoulder Check initiative, aiming to integrate its message into sports culture.Episode Highlights: [00:01:10] Rob joins the podcast to share his passion for fostering mental wellness in youth sports through his initiative, Shoulder Check.[00:02:30] He discusses the importance of creating safe spaces for athletes to express their feelings and the role parents play in this process.[00:04:50] Recognising the signs of distress: Rob emphasizes how parents can better identify when their children may be struggling emotionally.[00:07:00] Practical strategies for encouraging open conversations during everyday moments, like car rides or casual chats.[00:10:05] Rob highlights essential resources for parents to access in times of crisis, ensuring they know when to seek professional help.[00:12:20] The significance of building resilience in young athletes through emotional expression and coping strategies.[00:15:35] Rob shares exciting developments for the Shoulder Check initiative, including plans to promote its visibility in sports cultureNext Steps:Join our FREE Training for Sports Moms - How to Strengthen Your Athlete Daughter's Mental Game so She Believes in Herself as Much as You DoVisit our podcast website for more great episodesThank you in advance for joining us on our mission and leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

The 99th episode is a great one- for all to listen to. Rob Thorsen is a dad who has been impacted by suicide and shares how his son Hayden lived and connected and how that drives Rob and his family today to inspire everyone to Reach Out. Check In. Make Contact. The message gets further awareness through the HT40's initiative with The Shoulder Check (Shouldercheck.org) and the Shoulder Check Showcase that included 28 NHL players and a 2006 birth year game honoring what Hayden was all about.  This episode may be emotionally challenging for some, so please take care of yourself while listening. If you or anyone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide please seek help from a mental health professional or use the suicide crisis line 988 on your phone.  Follow Muther Puckers onTwitterXInstagramFacebookEmail at: julie@mutherpuckers.comThe Crisis of LonelinessYou Are Not Alone---Because we are Here with you. HT40 FoundationReach Out. Check In. Make ConnectionThe Shoulder check. Shoulder Check Showcase Ben PrentissDAF Media. DAF Foundation

Another episode paying tribute to a Jazz Master that has passed on. Pharoah Sanders, 81, was perhaps the voice on saxophone that most reflected the spirit of John Coltrane. We begin the show with his musical legacy. That is followed by the great husband and wife team of Mike Wofford (piano) and Holly Hofmann (flute), along with bassist Rob Thorsen representing the jazz scene in San Diego. The podcast ends with a collaboration between organist Joey DeFrancesco and The Pharoah. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Pharoah Sanders ~ The Creator Has a Master Plan ~ Karma (edited version) Pharoah Sanders ~ Astral Traveling ~ Thembi Pharoah Sanders ~ Lonnie's Lament ~ Crescent With Love Mike Wofford & Holly Hofmann ~ Karita ~ Turn Signal (feat. Terell Stafford) Holly Hofmann ~ Bone Crusher ~ Tales of Hofmann Rob Thorsen ~ Dexterity ~ Lasting Impression Joey DeFrancesco ~ The Creator Has a Master Plan ~ In the Key of the Universe  

Another bicoastal episode. From the east coast, Greg Abate and John Hasselback. From the west, Gilbert Castellanos, Rob Thorsen and Doug Webb. Mary Corso's new single has both coasts represented. Playlist Artist ~ Name ~ Album Greg Abate ~ Innocence ~ Magic Dance: The Music of Kenny Barron John Hasselback III ~ Rene's Way ~ Entrance Mary Corso ~ Catching Up - Single Gilbert Castellanos ~ Marlo ~ Underground Rob Thorsen ~ Little Melonae ~ Lasting Impression Doug Webb ~ Lunar ~ Bright Side Mario Pavone ~ Streetsongs ~ Street Songs Mario Pavone Sextet ~ Ellipse ~ Vertical Buddy Rich ~ New Blues ~ The Lost Tapes

Charles Lloyd “Forest Flower”  1967 was a pivotal year in American music, and when tenor saxophonist Charles Lloyd released his live album “Forest Flower,” the world took notice. Southern California bassist Rob Thorsen drops by the RHS studio for an in-depth look at this classic album.

Jazz has been hailed as "America's original art form," and the annual Jazz Camp at UC San Diego is a five-day immersive summer program designed for intermediate to advanced level jazz musicians, ages 14–adult. Students work directly with internationally renowned jazz artists, exploring styles ranging from classic bebop to contemporary open-form. The Camp culminates in a finale concert performed by eight student ensembles, each under the direction of a faculty member. This program showcases an ensemble mentored by bassist Rob Thorsen. Series: "UC San Diego Jazz Camp" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 33925]

Jazz has been hailed as "America's original art form," and the annual Jazz Camp at UC San Diego is a five-day immersive summer program designed for intermediate to advanced level jazz musicians, ages 14–adult. Students work directly with internationally renowned jazz artists, exploring styles ranging from classic bebop to contemporary open-form. The Camp culminates in a finale concert performed by eight student ensembles, each under the direction of a faculty member. This program showcases an ensemble mentored by bassist Rob Thorsen. Series: "UC San Diego Jazz Camp" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 33925]

Jazz has been hailed as "America's original art form," and the annual Jazz Camp at UC San Diego is a five-day immersive summer program designed for intermediate to advanced level jazz musicians, ages 14–adult. Students work directly with internationally renowned jazz artists, exploring styles ranging from classic bebop to contemporary open-form. The Camp culminates in a finale concert performed by eight student ensembles, each under the direction of a faculty member. This program showcases an ensemble mentored by bassist Rob Thorsen. Series: "UC San Diego Jazz Camp" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 33925]

Jazz has been hailed as "America's original art form," and the annual Jazz Camp at UC San Diego is a five-day immersive summer program designed for intermediate to advanced level jazz musicians, ages 14–adult. Students work directly with internationally renowned jazz artists, exploring styles ranging from classic bebop to contemporary open-form. The Camp culminates in a finale concert performed by eight student ensembles, each under the direction of a faculty member. This program showcases an ensemble mentored by bassist Rob Thorsen. Series: "UC San Diego Jazz Camp" [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 33925]

Bassists and composer Rob Thorsen stops by to play some tunes from his latest album, and rap about current happenings around town.

Ruby Presnell came by to play a private show in our living room with her jazz trio "Ruby Blue"...Ruby has been singing in San Diego for the last two decades, and has been a regular at the U.S. Grant Hotel and othervenues around town. She's joined by returning guests Bob Boss (guitar) and Rob Thorsen (bass).click for picsEnjoy!PLAYLIST:-Skin-Oh Love-Y 2 KEntire episode: download episode 18Cut to the Chase (last two songs): download ep 18 part 2LINKS:Ruby Blue (official site)Bob Boss guitarRob Thorsen bass***Stay tuned for episode 019 next week-featuring Jesse LaMonaca of Jesse LaMonaca & The Dime Novels in an exclusive duo performance

We convinced 3rd time dirty-guest Rob Thorsen to come back, but this time the bass is in front; Rob's leading a trio  that includes Joshua White on Fender Rhodes and Fernando Gomez on drumset.  Rob is the hardest working bassist in San Diego and is first-call as a sideman in addition to leading his own groups.  This trio exists only 'in-the-moment' and will be playing some originals by both Rob and Joshua.click for picsRob also gives us the inside-track on the San Diego Double Bass Summit which is coming up this summer.  Rob has been the organizer, CEO, and driving force behind the summit - a yearly concert that brings together upright-bass legends like Mark Dresser, Marshall Hawkins, Burt Teresky, and many others all on one bill.If you are local to Southern CA, you can catch Rob with Louis Hayes on May 10th, 2011 at Jazz Live (see link below).Enjoy!PLAYLIST:-Hall Hawk (Joshua White)-Blues Clues (Rob Thorsen)-Sad Guy (Rob Thorsen)Entire episode: download episode 20Cut to the Chase (last two songs): download ep 20 part 2LINKS:Rob Thorsen (official site)Jazz 88.3 (jazz live concert series)Joshua White (facebook info page)Fernando Gomez (facebook)***Upcoming Podcasts: Nena Anderson, Nathan Hubbard, The Mattson 2, The Heavy Guilt, and more... stay tuned and stay dirty!

We're getting our mobile recording set-up in gear here at Dirty Boulevard. For our first live podcast, we checked out Nena Anderson live at the Grant Grill inside the historic U.S. Grant Hotel in the Gaslamp. She's joined by Rob Thorsen on bass and Adrian Demain on guitar. When she's not picking-up (even more) SD Music Award nominations, Nena plays in about a jillion bands, designs very snazzy merch cases, and posts on her foodie-blog.Check out her new record that just came out on Kalinda Records:For our first live podcast, it came off without a hitch (minus a little bit of strange guitar-amp interference). Enjoy, and stay dirty!Sorry for the dark pics... My camera hates low-light situations. click for more picsPLAYLIST:-Roses and Kisses-Win Your Heart-Say You'll Be Mine-Five 'til Eight-Daggers-[OUTRO] I Fall In Love Too FastEntire episode:download ep 29LINKS:Nena Anderson (website)

Jonathan Karrant was born in the heart of America at the foothills of the Ozarks in the old western town of Fort Smith, Arkansas east of the Arkansas River.  His recent album “On and On” made it to number four in the All About Jazz charts. The album features such songs as “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” and “Doodlin’”, as well as the title track, and was produced by Tyler Monks, with pianist Josh Nelson, bassist Rob Thorsen, guitarist Mark Shapiro, and drummer Duncan Moore. Audiences have characterized Jonathan as a great interpreter of song, a storyteller, a singer who brings music and lyric alive. Some refer to Jonathan as an amazing song-stylist who sings from the American songbook, an entertainer of star quality. Others say he paints a picture, he presents a mood and captivates a room through song. Jazz Corner said “Karrant’s voice is romantic without being cloying, warm but not forced” and “that he sings standards with an emotional weight that make it seem as if he had written the songs himself”. He will tell you that he has an innate connection with music writers of the past, masters like Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Sammie Cahn, Julie Styne, Johnny Mercer, to mention a few. He will tell you that he has great respect for such giants as Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan, Etta James, Little Jimmy Scott, Nancy Wilson and Johnny Hartman. Website: www.jonathankarrant.com Twitter: @jonathankarrant  

A huge thanks to all you dirty-fans; we just passed 6000 views! Please spread the word and keep listening ;-) Our stats show we're getting listeners from every continent except Africa. Lots of folks are tuning in from Japan, Australia, Europe, and Brazil. -The Lovebirds (Dirty Thursdays 001) are playing their first gig tonight (5-17-11) at the Tin Can Ale House. -Saxophonist Jason Robinson (Dirty Thursdays 003) is giving a "farewell San Diego" concert at Dizzy's on June 2nd.-The Smart Brothers (Dirty Thursdays 016) killed it at the North Park Festival of the Arts this past weekend! Keep an eye on their facebook page for upcoming shows. -Miss Erika Davies (Dirty Thursdays 013) has her new CD 'Galaxy Lakes' available for pre-order.-San Diego pianist Sir Edward Kornhauser (Dirty Thursdays 002) quit the scene for a while and took off to the far-east.  You can get updates on his blog at whiskeythunder.blogspot.com-You can catch bassist Rob Thorsen (Dirty Thursdays 020 and Dirty Thursdays 005) this Wednesday (and most Wednesdays) at the El Camino Latin Jazz Jam Session as part of the smoking house band. -Some upcoming episodes: Summer Mencher, Frame of Reference, The Heavy Guilt, Irving Flores, etc. Also, there will be an exclusive live podcast/concert with alt-jazz-surf-rock-indie-fabtastic duo THE MATTSON 2 coming up this summer. We hope you can join us for this special event - stay tuned for the time/date/venue!