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Send us a Text Message.How far would you go to hide the evidence of a wild night out? Join us for a hilarious and unpredictable ride through the music and movies of 1976 with host Scott McLean and co-hosts Mark Smith and Lou Colicchio from the Music Relish Show. We kick things off by dissecting Robert Palmer's unique career as a solo artist, contrasting his path with other legendary musicians like Joe Cocker and Rod Stewart. Luke's sharp attire adds a fun twist, as we compare his look to Palmer's iconic style, all while peppering the conversation with humor and personal anecdotes that will keep you entertained.Ever played a game of "45 Poker" with vintage records? You'll love our nostalgic and playful competition where we each evaluate the hit potential of randomly selected 45 RPM records, featuring artists like the Bee Gees and Leo Sayer. Alongside this, I recount a side-splitting story about an encounter with an Asian stripper, and the lengths I went to hide "stripper dust" from my wife using KFC biscuits. This chapter is brimming with laughter, lighthearted banter, and friendly rivalry that's sure to make you smile.We wrap things up with a deep dive into iconic music and movies from 1976, including Steely Dan's "The Royal Scam" and Genesis' evolution with Phil Collins. Our discussions range from the brilliance of Aerosmith's "Rocks" to the cinematic gems like "Carrie" and "Logan's Run." As we share personal stories of strange car purchases and tense moments in shady neighborhoods, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat, laughing at our unpredictable adventures. Don't miss this episode packed with music history, lively debates, and unforgettable anecdotes that will keep you hooked from start to finish.

As Season Six draws to a close, Kirk opens up the Strong Songs mailbag to answer a bunch of listener questions on topics ranging from Diablo's use of lydian to what he means when he talks about "transcribing."REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"Tristram" by Matt Uelman from Diablo, 1997"Blast Inc. (feat. Jorgen Munkeby)" by Haunted Shores from Viscera, 2015"One Down, One Up" by John Coltrane from New Thing at Newport, 1965"Heart of Glass" by Debbie Harry and Chris Stein as recorded by Miley Cyrus in 2020"Respect" by Otis Redding recorded by Aretha Franklin, 1967"All The Things You Are" by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, 1939, and also recorded by the Brad Mehldau Trio in 1999"Reminiscing" by Little River Band from Sleeper Catcher, 1978"Flute Loop" by The Beastie Boys from Ill Communication, 1994"Flute Thing" by The Blues Project from Projections, 1966"Dream is Collapsing" and "Dream Within a Dream" by Hans Zimmer from Inception, 2010"Concerto for Flute & Orchestra No. 1 in G Major, I. 313: I. Allegro Maestoso," feat. Sir James Galway"Kid Charlemagne" by Steely Dan feat. Larry Carlton from The Royal Scam, 1976"St. Thomas" by Sonny Rollins from Saxophone Colossus, 1956"Supercell" by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard from PetroDragonic Apocalypse; or, Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation , 2023"Morph" by twenty one pilots from Trench, 2018"Summertime" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince from Homebase, 1991"Summer Love" by Kool and the Gang from Light of Worlds, 1974"Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang' by Dr. Dre feat. Snoop Dogg from The Chronic, 1992Doctor Mix explains how to get the "Summer Madness" sound on an ARP 2600"Ironside" by Quincy Jones as featured in the Kill Bill soundtrack, 2003"Symphony No. 5 in D Minor, Op. 47: IV. Allegro non troppo" by Dimitri Shostakovich as recorded by the Berlin Philharmonic, 1987"Time" by Pink Floyd from The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973"Shit Talk" by Sufjan Stevens from Javelin, 2023OUTRO SOLOIST: Evan IllouzEvan is a clinical psychologist in Brooklyn, NY, who's been playing since he was in high school, about 20 years ago. ----LINKS-----SUPPORT STRONG SONGS!Paypal | Patreon.com/StrongsongsMERCH STOREstore.strongsongspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIAIG: @Kirk_Hamilton | Threads: @Kirk_HamiltonNEWSLETTERnewsletter.kirkhamilton.comJOIN THE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/GCvKqAM8SmSTRONG SONGS PLAYLISTSSpotify | Apple Music | YouTube MusicSHOW ARTTom Deja, Bossman Graphics--------------------MAY 2024 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSRobyn MetcalfeBrian TempletCesarBob TuckerCorpus FriskyBen BarronCatherine WarnerDamon WhiteKaya WoodallJay SwartzMiriam JoySEAN D WINNIERushDaniel Hannon-BarryChristopher MillerJamie WhiteChristopher McConnellDavid MascettiJoe LaskaKen HirshJezMelanie AndrichJenness GardnerPaul DelaneyDave SharpeSami SamhuriJeremy DawsonAccessViolationAndre BremerDave FloreyMAY 2024 HALF-NOTE PATRONSDanielle KrizMichael YorkClint McElroyMordok's Vape PenInmar GivoniMichael SingerMerv AdrianJoe GalloLauren KnottsDave KolasHenry MindlinMonica St. AngeloStephen WolkwitzSuzanneRand LeShayMaxeric spMatthew JonesThomasAnthony MentzJames McMurryEthan LaserBrian Johan PeterChris RemoMatt SchoenthalAaron WilsonDent EarlCarlos LernerMisty HaisfieldAbraham BenrubiChris KotarbaCallum WebbLynda MacNeilDick MorganBen SteinSusan GreenGrettir AsmundarsonSean MurphyAlan BroughRandal VegterGo Birds!Robert Granatdave malloyNick GallowayHeather Jjohn halpinPeter HardingDavidJohn BaumanMartín SalíasStu BakerSteve MartinoDr Arthur A GrayCarolinaGary PierceMatt BaxterLuigi BocciaE Margaret WartonCharles McGeeCatherine ClauseEthan BaumanKenIsWearingAHatJordan BlockAaron WadeJeff UlmDavid FutterJamieDeebsPortland Eye CareCarrie SchneiderRichard SneddonDoreen CarlsonDavid McDarbyWendy GilchristElliot RosenLisa TurnerPaul WayperBruno GaetaKenneth JungAdam StofskyZak RemerRishi SahayJeffrey BeanJason ReitmanAilie FraserRob TsukNATALIE MISTILISJosh SingerAmy Lynn ThornsenAdam WKelli BrockingtonVictoria Yumino caposselaSteve PaquinDavid JoskeBernard KhooRobert HeuerDavid NoahGeraldine ButlerMadeleine MaderJason PrattAbbie BergDoug BelewDermot CrowleyAchint SrivastavaRyan RairighMichael BermanLinda DuffyBonnie PrinsenLiz SegerEoin de BurcaKevin PotterM Shane BordersDallas HockleyJason GerryNell MorseNathan GouwensLauren ReayEric PrestemonCookies250Damian BradyAngela LivingstoneDiane HughesMichael CasnerLowell MeyerStephen TsoneffJoshua HillGeoff GoldenPascal RuegerRandy SouzaClare HolbertonDiane TurnerTom ColemanDhu WikMel DEric HelmJonathan DanielsMichael FlahertyCaro Fieldmichael bochnerNaomi WatsonDavid CushmanAlexanderChris KGavin DoigSam FennTanner MortonAJ SchusterJennifer BushDavid StroudBrad CallahanAmanda FurlottiAndrew BakerAndrew FairL.B. MorseBill ThorntonBrian AmoebasBrett DouvilleJeffrey OlsonMatt BetzelNate from KalamazooMelanie StiversRichard TollerAlexander PolsonEarl LozadaJustin McElroyArjun SharmaJames JohnsonKevin MorrellColin Hodo

Send us a Text Message.When Lee Finkelstein lays down a beat, it's not just rhythm—he's telling a story, painting a landscape. It's a philosophy I, John Simeone, share wholeheartedly. Our recent conversation took us on a tour through the world of drumming, where we unpacked the essence of what it means to truly play for the music. Lee, with his wealth of experience across genres, emphasizes the idea that serving the song trumps personal showmanship. We riff on the camaraderie between drummers, the joy found in simplicity, and the magnetic pull of a groove that unites a band. The heartbeat of our episode pulses with discussions on live performance and the wisdom Lee shares gleaned from playing with legends like the Blues Brothers band and stepping in for David Garibaldi with Tower of Power. As we explore the shifting tides of the music industry, we offer nuggets of advice for up-and-coming drummers striving to stay relevant. Join us as we share stories of triumph, the humbling moments of our careers, and the lessons that resonate beyond the stage. It's a rhythmic ride that speaks to the core of every musician's spirit.Lee has recorded, performed with and backed up Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Nancy Wilson, Grover Washington Jr, Eric Gale, The Oregon Symphony Orchestra & Randy Brecker, Isaac Hayes, Eddie Floyd, Bette Midler, Blood Sweat & Tears, Russ Freeman, Julio Iglesias, Frankie Paul, Johnny Winter, Steve Cropper, Lou Marini, Will Lee, Paul Shafer, John Tropea, Leon Pendarvis, Alan Rubin, Saturday Night Live, Dave Valentine, Cornelius Bumpus, Anthony Jackson, Mary Wilson, Daryl Hall, John Oates, Hudson River Rats, Joey Ramone, Vaneese Thomas, Mario Cruz, Jens Wendelboe, Don Blackman, Oz Noy, Buzz Feiten, Neil Jason, Deena Miller, Dave Fields, Jay Prince, Bill Heller, Cosmic Oven, Derretub Snub, Hadrian Decree, Red Flannel Hash Band, Small Talk/Jim Small Band, The Paper Bag, Timberwolf, Yasgur's Farm, Jim Pin Band 5+2-1, Eclipse, Funk Filharmonik, The Zen Tricksters, Major Domo, Chick Singer Night NYC, Jonny Rosch, Bobby Harden, Stevie Cochran, Ed Palermo Big Band, Napoleon Murphy Brock, Wycliff Gordon, Marc Ribler, Jack Daley, JT Bowen, Southside Johhny, Bowling For Leftovers, Dead On Live, Felix Cavaliere and The Rascals, Felicia Collins, David Spinozza, Vernon Reid, Corey Glover, Bill Murray, Chris Noth, Ben Vereen, Friends of the Brothers, the Royal Scam and Paul Sorvino.   Support the Show.

February 13, 2024The Daily Mojo is 2 hours of news, commentary, comedy, and auditory deliciousness.www.TheDailyMojo.com"The Royal Scam"Weird how the MSM isn't saying much about the revelation that the Houston shooter could be trans. Probably just a coincidence. The truth about Tower 22. King Chuck is in trouble and Meghan & Harry ain't gonna miss an opportunity. What's a Volt Typhoon? Phil's Freedomworks Morning Update Is about the sad downfall of a once-great city. Phil's Morning UpdateDan Andros - Editor at Faithwire and host of the Quickstart podcast - has a few things to say about how headlines are forged. Links:https://www.faithwire.com/https://twitter.com/DanAndroshttps://www2.cbn.com/podcasts/news-quick-startOur affiliate partners:We've partnered with The Wellness Company – a based, dedicated group of medical pros – including Dr. Peter McCullough – to bring you a single trustworthy source for your health.www.GetWellMojo.comPromo Code: Mojo50Dave and his crew were roasting historically great coffee before some of these newcomers even thought about creating a coffee brand. He's still the best, in our eyes! www.AmericanPrideRoasters.comNothing says “I appreciate you” like an engraved gift or award. Ron and Misty (mostly Misty) have the perfect solution for you if you need a gift idea for family or your employees!www.MoJoLaserPros.comWe love to support Mike Lindell and his company. He's a real patriot and an American success story!https://www.mypillow.com/radiospecials Promo code: Mojo50Be ready for anything from a hurricane to man-created stupidity (toilet paper shortage, anyone?). The tools and food storage you need to weather the storm.www.PrepareWithMojo50.com Stay ConnectedWATCH The Daily Mojo LIVE 7-9a CT: www.TheDailyMojo.com (RECOMMEDED)Rumble: HEREFacebook: HEREMojo 5-0 TV: HEREFreedomsquare: HEREOr just LISTEN:www.Mojo50.com

The electric guitar is a beautiful, maddening instrument, and man does it sound good in the right hands. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into solos by guitar legends Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Larry Carlton.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Seven Come Eleven" by Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman, recorded by the Benny Goodman Sextet in 1939"Fried Pies" by Wes Montgomery from Boss Guitar, 1963"Hey Joe" by Billy Roberts recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on Are You Experienced?, 1967Larry Carlton's solo on "Kid Charlemagne" by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (AKA Steely Dan) from The Royal Scam, 1976OUTRO SOLOIST: Kirk HamiltonKirk returns for another outro guitar solo, this time with a few new licks under his belt.-----LINKS-----SUPPORT STRONG SONGSPaypal | Patreon.com/StrongsongsMERCH STOREstore.strongsongspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA@StrongSongs | @Kirkhamilton | IG: @Kirk_HamiltonNEWSLETTERhttps://kirkhamilton.substack.com/subscribeJOIN THE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/GCvKqAM8SmOUTRO SOLO PLAY-A-LONG:https://soundcloud.com/kirkhamilton/strong-songs-outro-music-no-soloSTRONG SONGS PLAYLISTSSpotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music----------------NOVEMBER 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCesarCorpus FriskyBen BarronCatherine WarnerDamon WhiteKaya WoodallDan AustinJay SwartzMiriam JoySEAN D WINNIERushDaniel Hannon-BarryChristopher MillerJamie WhiteChristopher McConnellDavid MascettiJoe LaskaKen HirshJezMelanie AndrichJenness GardnerDave SharpeSami SamhuriJeremy DawsonAccessViolationAndre BremerDave FloreyNOVEMBER 2023 HALF-NOTE PATRONSEthan LaserBrian John PeterChris RemoMatt SchoenthalAaron WilsonDent EarlCarlos LernerMisty HaisfieldAbraham BenrubiChristopher BrunoChris KotarbaCallum WebbLynda MacNeilDick MorganBen SteinSusan GreenSean MurphyJake YumatillaAlan BroughRandal VegterGo Birds!Whit SidenerRobert Granatdave malloyNick GallowayHeather Johnsonjohn halpinPeter HardingDavidMeghan O'LearyJohn BaumanDax and Dane HuddlestonMartín SalíasStu BakerSteve MartinoDr Arthur A GrayCarolinaGary PierceMatt BaxterLuigi BocciaE Margaret WartonCharles McGeeCatherine ClauseEthan BaumanKenIsWearingAHatJordan BlockAaron WadeJeff UlmJamieDeebsPortland Eye CareCarrie SchneiderRichard SneddonDoreen CarlsonDavid McDarbyWendy GilchristElliot RosenLisa TurnerPaul WayperBruno GaetaKenneth JungAdam StofskyZak RemerRishi SahayJason ReitmanAilie FraserRob TsukNATALIE MISTILISJosh SingerAmy Lynn ThornsenAdam WKelli BrockingtonVictoria YuBrad Clarkmino caposselaSteve PaquinEmma SklarBernard KhooRobert HeuerMatthew GoldenDavid NoahGeraldine ButlerMadeleine MaderJason PrattAbbie BergDoug BelewDermot CrowleyAchint SrivastavaRyan RairighMichael BermanOlivia BishopLinda DuffyBonnie PrinsenLiz SegerEoin de BurcaKevin PotterM Shane BordersDallas HockleyJason GerryNathan GouwensLauren ReayEric PrestemonDamian BradyAngela LivingstoneSarah SulanDiane HughesMichael CasnerLowell MeyerStephen TsoneffJoshua HillWenGeoff GoldenRob FPascal RuegerRandy SouzaClare HolbertonDiane TurnerTom ColemanMark PerryDhu WikMelEric HelmJonathan DanielsMichael FlahertyJarrod SchindlerCaro Fieldmichael bochnerNaomi WatsonDavid CushmanAlexanderChris KGavin DoigSam FennTanner MortonAJ SchusterJennifer BushDavid StroudAmanda FurlottiAndrew BakerAndrew FairL.B. MorseBill ThorntonBrian AmoebasBrett DouvilleJeffrey OlsonMatt BetzelNate from KalamazooMelanie StiversRichard TollerAlexander PolsonEarl LozadaJustin McElroyArjun SharmaJames JohnsonKevin MorrellColin Hodo

News Roundup - an act of kindness as Lewiston, ME grieves after a mass shooting, unsafe walks to school for Spanaway students, getting the royal treatment in-flight.//Guest: Kate Stone on the runaway barge story.//A man planned to leave his partner and take a large sum of money for himself, she found out and plotted his murder - and it was all a scam.

In this episode, we are honored to host David Rasp, the culinary visionary behind two of Mobile's beloved dining spots - Heroes Sports Bar and Grille and The Royal Scam. Kicking things off in 1998, David transformed Heroes into a sports fan's dream haven, perfectly capturing the essence of Mobile's rich sports history. Dive into the nostalgic realm as David reminisces about the original TV setups at Heroes and shares enchanting stories of iconic celebrity visits like Jerry Rice.But David's culinary journey didn't end with Heroes. In 2006, he introduced Mobilians to The Royal Scam, a restaurant that beautifully melds the historic charm of Mobile with some of the best dishes in town. In our chat, David unravels the evolution of The Royal Scam, from its early days as a tapas bar to its present-day fine dining splendor under the culinary prowess of Chef Jonathan Stern.David delves deep into the thought processes behind both ventures, shedding light on the importance of adapting to the ever-evolving dining landscape and the art of viewing restaurants through the eyes of his patrons. Local Restaurants Mentioned in this Episode:VeetsSlurp SocietyChef SakeNixon'sAshland PubDew Drop InnNoJaThe Noble SouthButch Cassidy'sWintzell's Taco MamaDropout Bakery & CompanyIf you enjoy the Port City Plate Podcast, consider buying Chris a coffee. (Locally owned, of course!)Support the Show Share the best dish you've had in Mobile! Join the Port City Plate Facebook GroupAll episodes are presented by Bienville Bites Food Tour. Take a guided walking tour through Downtown Mobile while tasting your way through the best food and drink in town! Book a Bienville Bites Food TourBook a tour with our sister tour company in beautiful, Fairhope, Alabama! Book a Taste of Fairhope Food Tour

Chris Levine delves into this 1970's work. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chris-levine/support

In a very special bonus episode of the Port City Podcast, join us as we celebrate the upcoming release of  "A Culinary History of Mobile". Venture behind the scenes with your host and author Chris Andrews as a preview for this upcoming book!  About "A Culinary History of Mobile":The oldest city in Alabama, Mobile has changed a lot over the years, but its appreciation for a good meal has remained constant. A wide range of palates have blended together to form an under appreciated cuisine that rivals New Orleans. Explore cherished restaurants like Wintzell's Oyster House, meet unforgettable figures like Cudjo “Kazoola” Lewis, and savor iconic dishes like the renowned West Indies Salad. Dig in to discover how each bowl of gumbo, slice of king cake, and cracked oyster shell have contributed to Mobile's fabric. Join author Chris Andrews on a gustatory adventure through Mobile's dynamic culinary legacy.In this episode, I give you the full backstory on how this book came to be. Go behind the scenes on some of the incredible stories that I have learned in my research of Mobile's food scene. I also have a quick discussion with renowned restaurateur David Rasp, owner of the iconic Heroes Sports Bar and Grille and The Royal Scam.  We discuss Mobile's ever-evolving food scene, drawing from David's rich 25-year history in the city's culinary landscape.Book Release Party:The Haunted Book Shop9 S. Joachim StreetMonday, October 23, 20235:30-7:30pmFood from local restaurants and eateries will be there. Mark your calendars, and please come out to celebrate Mobile's delicious past and promising future! If you enjoy the Port City Plate Podcast, consider buying Chris a coffee. (Locally owned, of course!)Support the Show Share the best dish you've had in Mobile! Join the Port City Plate Facebook GroupAll episodes are presented by Bienville Bites Food Tour. Take a guided walking tour through Downtown Mobile while tasting your way through the best food and drink in town! Book a Bienville Bites Food TourBook a tour with our sister tour company in beautiful, Fairhope, Alabama! Book a Taste of Fairhope Food Tour

There are so many electric guitars. Truly, there is a guitar for every mood, every season, and every feeling. But there are four types of electric guitar that are a bit more widely used than other ones. On this formely-bonus-now-main-feed episode, Kirk discusses those four guitars—the Fender Stratocaster, the Telecaster, the Gibson Les Paul, and the 335—and goes through some of the Strong Songs that have featured them.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:“Spanish Castle Magic" and "Little Wing" by Jimi Hendrix from Axis: Bold as Love, 1967“Like a Prayer” by Madonna from Like a Prayer, 1989“Sweet Home Alabama” by Lynyrd Skynyrd from Second Helping, 1973“Home” by Cory Wong from Motivational Music for the Syncopated Soul, 2019"Time" by Pink Floyd from The Dark Side of the Moon, 1973"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears for Fears from Songs From The Big Chair, 1985“Folsom Prison Blues" by Johnny Cash, 1955"Make a Mistake With Me" by Brad Paisley from Mud on the Tires, 2003“Paranoid Android” by Radiohead from OK Computer, 1997“Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin from Led Zeppelin IV, 1971“Kiss” by Prince from Parade, 1986“Last Goodbye” by Jeff Buckley from Grace, 1994“Blood and Thunder” by Mastodon from Leviathan, 2004“Immigrant Song” from Led Zeppelin III, 1970“Mr. Blue Sky” by Electric Light Orchestra from Out of the Blue, 1978“Wuthering Heights” by Kate Bush from The Kick Inside, 1978“Starman” by David Bowie from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, 1972“November Rain” by Guns N' Roses from Use Your Illusion, 1991"Sister Sadie" by Horace Silver, 1959“Help Me” by Joni Mitchell from Court & Spark, 1974“Kid Charlemagne” by Steely Dan from The Royal Scam, 1976“September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, 1978“No One Knows” by Queens of the Stone Age from Songs for the Deaf, 2004-----LINKS-----SUPPORT STRONG SONGSPaypal | Patreon.com/StrongsongsMERCH STOREstore.strongsongspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIA@StrongSongs | @Kirkhamilton | IG: @Kirk_HamiltonNEWSLETTERhttps://kirkhamilton.substack.com/subscribeJOIN THE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/GCvKqAM8SmOUTRO SOLO PLAY-A-LONG:https://soundcloud.com/kirkhamilton/strong-songs-outro-music-no-soloSTRONG SONGS PLAYLISTSSpotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music----------------SEPTEMBER 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSBen BarronCatherine WarnerDamon WhiteKaya WoodallDan AustinJay SwartzMiriam JoySEAN D WINNIERushDaniel Hannon-BarryAshley HoagChristopher MillerJamie WhiteChristopher McConnellDavid MascettiJoe LaskaKen HirshJezMelanie AndrichJenness GardnerJeanneret Manning Family FourDave SharpeSami SamhuriJeremy DawsonAccessViolationRyan TorvikElliot Jay O'NeillAndre BremerDave FloreySEPTEMBER 2023 HALF-NOTE PATRONSAbraham BenrubiChristopher BrunoChris KotarbaCallum WebbLynda MacNeilDick MorganBen SteinSusan GreenSean MurphyJake YumatillaAlan BroughRandal VegterGo Birds!Whit SidenerRobert Granatdave malloyNick GallowayHeather Johnsonjohn halpinPeter HardingDavidMeghan O'LearyJohn BaumanDax and Dane HuddlestonMartín SalíasTim HowesStu BakerSteve MartinoDr Arthur A GrayCarolinaGary PierceMatt BaxterGiantPredatoryMolluskLuigi BocciaE Margaret WartonCharles McGeeCatherine ClauseEthan BaumanKenIsWearingAHatJordan BlockAaron WadeJamieDeebsPortland Eye CareCarrie SchneiderRichard SneddonJulian RoleffDoreen CarlsonDavid McDarbyWendy GilchristElliot RosenLisa TurnerPaul WayperBruno GaetaKenneth JungAdam StofskyZak RemerRishi SahayAilie FraserVonRob TsukNATALIE MISTILISJosh SingerPhino DeLeonAmy Lynn ThornsenAdam WKelli BrockingtonVictoria YuBrad Clarkmino caposselaSteve PaquinEmma SklarBernard KhooRobert HeuerMatthew GoldenDavid NoahGeraldine ButlerMadeleine MaderJason PrattAbbie BergDoug BelewDermot CrowleyAchint SrivastavaRyan RairighMichael BermanOlivia BishopJohn GisselquistLinda DuffyLiz SegerEoin de BurcaKevin PotterM Shane BordersDallas HockleyJason GerryNathan GouwensLauren ReayEric PrestemonCookies250Damian BradyAngela LivingstoneSarah SulanDiane HughesMichael CasnerLowell MeyerStephen TsoneffWenJack SjogrenGeoff GoldenRobyn FraserPascal RuegerRandy SouzaClare HolbertonDiane TurnerTom ColemanMark PerryDhu WikMelEric HelmJonathan DanielsMichael FlahertyJarrod SchindlerCaro Fieldmichael bochnerNaomi WatsonDavid CushmanAlexanderGavin DoigSam FennTanner MortonAJ SchusterJennifer BushDavid StroudAmanda FurlottiAndrew BakerJules BaileyAndrew FairL.B. MorseBill ThorntonBrian AmoebasBrett DouvilleJeffrey OlsonMatt BetzelNate from KalamazooMelanie StiversRichard TollerAlexander PolsonEarl LozadaJustin McElroyArjun SharmaJames JohnsonKevin MorrellColin Hodo

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Office Culture frontman, music critic, and friend Winston Cook-Wilson joins for the first in-person episode of Gaucho Amigos. We trace some of the roots of our joint interest in Steely Dan, and Winston shares everything from his particular appreciation for The Royal Scam (for which he wrote the Pitchfork review) to the connection between Steely Dan and Joni Mitchell's mid-70's period.

John and his guest, Rick Marotta, do a deep dive into this classic and somewhat overlooked Steely Dan song, "Don't Take Me Alive." Rick gives an insiders view into the recording of this iconic drum track from Steely Dan's Royal Scam album during the golden age of recording. Besides breaking down Rick's iconic drum track, we also discuss the other legendary musicians on this track: Larry Carlton on guitar, Don Grolnick on keyboards, Chuck Rainey on bass and of course Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. Check out the other episodes of TrackTalk and  @livefrommydrumroom and please subscribe!https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Introducing "TrackTalk" a brand new series exclusively on Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! "TrackTalk" features iconic tracks, with iconic drum parts, and the drummers who played them. TrackTalk gives you an insider's view on your favorite songs, by the drummers who helped create them.  In this episode of TrackTalk, John and legendary drummer, composer and producer, Rick Marotta, do a deep dive into Steely Dan's iconic track, "Peg." Rick breaks down his incredible and elusive groove and provides some great insights into this famous track. And because it's Rick Marotta, there are many laughs along way! Check out the episode and subscribe so you never miss an episode! https://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomhttps://linktr.ee/live_from_my_drum_roomwww.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

We do what we want here on Deep Cuts. Today, we're jonesing to play Steely Dan's The Royal Scam in its entirety. Deal with it.

This episode draws a thread between episode one (Steely Dan's "The Royal Scam" published in  May of '76)  and the last episode (Jaco Pastorius's Self Titled debut album published in August of '76). On Joni's 8th studio album Hejira (published in March '76), we get the benefit of hearing her incredible songwriting and vocals combined with Larry Carleton's Guitar playing and Jaco's bass playing on a number of songs while they're in the midst of playing on their respective masterpiece's. What could be better? Listening to them with our zany antics!!. Seriously, there's good music, good comedy, good fun while you learn more about Joni's incredible career and what she was dealing with during the recording. We hope you enjoy!Support the show

This episode draws a thread between episode one (Steely Dan's "The Royal Scam" published in  May of '76)  and the last episode (Jaco Pastorius's Self Titled debut album published in August of '76). On Joni's 8th studio album Hejira (published in March '76), we get the benefit of hearing her incredible songwriting and vocals combined with Larry Carleton's Guitar playing and Jaco's bass playing on a number of songs while they're in the midst of playing on their respective masterpiece's. What could be better? Listening to them with our zany antics!!. Seriously, there's good music, good comedy, good fun while you learn more about Joni's incredible career and what she was dealing with during the recording. We hope you enjoy!Support the show

Nicky Flowers and Echo Vessel are two best friends with a lifelong love of music. They also happen to have an infrequent podcast about it. Picking Up Something Good is a limited event prestige podcast from Noise Space and neo-detritus where Nicky and Meys run through all of Steely Dan's output, all Dancember long. This week, we recognize that many of our listeners are actively listening to other bands. However, we will no longer allow free promotion of bands besides Steely Dan on Picking Up Something Good. Listen to 1976's The Royal Scam with us. We'll also answer some questions from the PUSG mailbag.

Funpoint back! We're here for our long awaited return to talk about Steely Dan's The Royal Scam. We know there are a lot of members of the Dandom out there, so we spent most of this episode talking about our favorite Scrubs cast member and our least favorite fraudulent quarterback. Thank you, as always, for listening. Slap City picks: "The Power of Prophecy" by Ramin Djawadi, "Deacon Blues" by Steely Dan. Listen to our playlist here Join us in 2 weeks when we'll discuss our next pick, John Prine's self-titled album!

Hello once again everyone I'm your host Ray Shasho and welcome to another edition of Interviewing the Legends. Brought to you by The Publicity Works Agency specializing in authors & musicians Remember We shine only when We make you shine! Call us today at 941-567-6193 for a free PR evaluation!  Elliott Randall's illustrious career has encompassed a wide and varied cross-section of World Musical forms. These include record production, composition, electronic research and development, lectures and teaching, and of course, a legendary contribution to popular guitar performance and recording. His guitar solos on Steely Dan's “Reelin' in The Years” and “Fame” (the motion picture) have entered Rock history annals. Elliott has recorded and performed with artists as diverse as The Doobie Brothers, Carly Simon, Seatrain, The Blues Brothers, Carl Wilson, Peter Wolf, Peter Frampton, James Galway, Richie Havens, The Rochester Philharmonic and The American Symphony Orchestra, among many others. In addition, he is a favorite of esteemed songwriters Jimmy Webb, George David Weiss, Don Covay and Laura Nyro. Other credits include music consultant for NBC Saturday Night Live and Oliver Stone, and projects with producers Jerry Wexler, Joel Dorn, Steve Lillywhite, Eddie Kramer among many others. In addition to artistic projects, Elliott has also played, produced, and composed advertisements (jingles) for television, radio and cinema. Please welcome legendary session guitarist and musician ELLIOTT RANDALL to Interviewing the Legends FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ELLIOTT RANDALL VISIT www.elliott-randall.com Official website https://twitter.com/elliottrandall Twitter www.facebook.com/elliottrandallmusic Facebook www.linkedin.com/in/elliottrandall?original_referer= Linkedin www.youtube.com/ejrandall YouTube https://elliottrandall1.bandcamp.com/ Elliott Randall Bandcamp     Discography Eric Mercury "Electric Black Man" 1969 Avco Randall's Island (1970) Polydor, catalogue number 2489 004 Rock 'n' Roll City (1973) Polydor Randall's New York (1977) Kirshner Still Reelin' (2007) Private Collection Records HeartStrings (2011) Private Collection Records Virtual Memory (2012) Private Collection Records   Soundtracks The Warriors (1979) The Blues Brothers: Music from the Soundtrack (1980) Fame (1980) Heart of Dixie (1989) Looking for an Echo (2000)   Also appears on (partial list) Can't Buy a Thrill (1972) – Steely Dan Frankie Dante & Orquesta Flamboyan Con Larry Harlow (1972) Satan – Sonny Stitt (Cadet, 1974) Ladies Love Outlaws (1974) - Tom Rush Katy Lied (1975) – Steely Dan Closeup (1975) - Frankie Valli Royal Scam (1976) – Steely Dan T Shirt (1976) - Loudon Wainwright III The Music Man (1977) - Paul Anka Gene Simmons (1978) – Gene Simmons Peter Criss (1978) – Peter Criss Live and Sleazy (1979) – Village People Connections (1980) – Richie Havens Rise Up (1980) - Peter Frampton It's Alright (I See Rainbows) (1982) – Yoko Ono Down On The Road by The Beach (1982) – Steve Hiett Hello Big Man (1983) – Carly Simon Youngblood (1983) - Carl Wilson Milk and Honey (1984) – John Lennon, Yoko Ono The Animals' Christmas (1986) – Art Garfunkel & Amy Grant Electric Landlady (1991) – Kirsty MacColl Walking on Thin Ice (1992) – Yoko Ono Walk the Dog and Light the Light (1993) – Laura Nyro Arena (1996) – Asia Spirit of Christmas (2009) – Northern Light Orchestra Left, (2016) - Monkey House       Support us!

Marko Marcinko, Artistic Director & Co-founder of The Scranton Jazz Festival, speaking about the 17th annual event to be held August 5, 6 & 7, 2022, throughout downtown Scranton. There will be 23 venues offering a variety of performers and styles of jazz. On Saturday, August 6, the Royal Scam will take the stage at the Ritz Theater on Wyoming Avenue at 7;30 pm. The Four Freshman will join the SJF Big Band at the Ritz on Sunday at 5:30 pm. www.scrantonjazzfestival.org/

Artist Song Time Album Year Number10 Steely Dan Show Biz Kids 5:09 Countdown to Ecstasy 1973 Number9 Steely Dan Kid Charlemagne 4:28 The Royal Scam 1976 Number8 Steely Dan Pretzel Logic 4:33 Pretzel Logic 1974 Number7 Steely Dan Do It Again 5:57 Can't Buy A Thrill 1972 Number6 Steely Dan My Old School 5:33 Countdown […]

This week we're discussing every album by the one and only Steely Dan. Led by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker, Steely Dan is known for pioneering yacht rock, as well as being one of the most recognizable dad rock bands on the planet. People love these guys. People also really hate them, too. Let's just say we have a healthy mix of both on this episode. Closing track: “Peg” from Aja (1977)Spotify playlist on Steely Danhttps://open.spotify.com/user/motherpuncherincPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/everyalbumeverMerchhttps://pandermonkey.creator-spring.com/Instagram:Mike @pandermonkeyAlex @motherpuncherRobert @hoodpass.wicMike's Picks:Countdown to Ecstasy (1973) — Best Album, Personal FavoriteKaty Lied (1975) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlex's Picks:Aja (1977) — Best AlbumThe Royal Scam (1976) — Personal FavoriteTwo Against Nature (2000) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteRobert's Picks:Aja (1977) — Best AlbumGaucho (1980) — Personal FavoriteEverything Must Go (2003) — Worst Album, Least FavoriteAlbums we discussed this episode…Can't Buy a Thrill (1972)Countdown to Ecstasy (1973)Pretzel Logic (1974)Katy Lied (1975)The Royal Scam (1976)Aja (1977)Gaucho (1980)Two Against Nature (2000)Everything Must Go (2003)

Buckle in for an exhilarating, action-packed adventure about…encrypted bank transactions? Despite the coolness of Michael Clarke Duncan reprising his role as Kingpin from the contemporary Daredevil movie, Spidey's struggle to work with the FBI and get to Mary Jane's theater performance isn't quite as exciting as we'd like. (But the ECONOMY, though!) We're watching Spider-Man: […]

Buckle in for an exhilarating, action-packed adventure about…encrypted bank transactions? Despite the coolness of Michael Clarke Duncan reprising his role as Kingpin from the contemporary Daredevil movie, Spidey's struggle to work with the FBI and get to Mary Jane's theater performance isn't quite as exciting as we'd like. (But the ECONOMY, though!) We're watching Spider-Man: […]

Being the only episode without music, Chris and Tim analyze each non hit from the Royal Scam and rank their top three. While they discuss the hits, they've excluded Kid Charlemagne, The Fez and Haitian Divorce from the rankings. For some background into  their musical tastes, Chris has been a huge Rush fan for most of his life, and Tim could say the same about Phish. For them, the indulgence of this podcast stems from learning more about the deeper cuts from albums they've either overlooked or are familiar with but dismissed for whatever reason. They start with Steely Dan because the musicianship is up their with their favorite bands and there's little drop off in quality from their radio songs to the lesser known songs. “One could argue Aja is their best album, but The Royal Scam our favorite for reasons we explain in the show.  This is the first episode either of us have ever done, and we're grateful to all of our listeners. Over time, we hope to build upon the creation of our show by connecting with our listers through our social media groups, our website and live podcasts when the opportunity presents itself. We hope you enjoy!”Chris and Tim

Being the only episode without music, Chris and Tim analyze each non hit from the Royal Scam and rank their top three. While they discuss the hits, they've excluded Kid Charlemagne, The Fez and Haitian Divorce from the rankings. For some background into  their musical tastes, Chris has been a huge Rush fan for most of his life, and Tim could say the same about Phish. For them, the indulgence of this podcast stems from learning more about the deeper cuts from albums they've either overlooked or are familiar with but dismissed for whatever reason. They start with Steely Dan because the musicianship is up their with their favorite bands and there's little drop off in quality from their radio songs to the lesser known songs. “One could argue Aja is their best album, but The Royal Scam our favorite for reasons we explain in the show.  This is the first episode either of us have ever done, and we're grateful to all of our listeners. Over time, we hope to build upon the creation of our show by connecting with our listers through our social media groups, our website and live podcasts when the opportunity presents itself. We hope you enjoy!”Chris and Tim

The mid-70s are in full swing, and the contemporary malaise is starting to seep into pop music more and more. Keen cultural observers Becker and Fagen are right there to document the troubles, and we get to hear a lot of those observations in the lyrics of The Royal Scam. We also hear some decidedly evolutionary changes in the music --- the influences of disco and hard rock start to seep into the cellar of many songs on this album. And yet --- you could make an argument that The Royal Scam is the least satisfying of the early Steely Dan records. There are some tremendous moments, but there are also some moments that don't feel entirely realized. It's still miles better than most albums that came out in 1976, but does it live up to the Steely Dan standard that the group has created in the first four years of their career?

There is so much more to this story than most of us know. This was no accident. This is another British coverup. The Royal Scam that cost several lives and possibly allowed the continuation of the international sex trafficking cabal with the silencing of the most well-known and loved woman in the world at the time.

A weird album cover with a weird back story and another rendition of Big Daddy singing

Hour 1 of Smash Daily, Smash discusses The Royal Scam and what's really happening at the palace, Gerard Fischer from American Family Insurance stops in for a chat! Whether it's life home or auto, get a quote from G-Force at https://agent.amfam.com/gerard-fischer! And Smash dives in to the saga, the legacy, the man that once was known to us as Pepe Le Pew to see what he was REALLY all about! Check out Smash Daily on your radio weekdays from 4-6 on 107.1 FM The Big Z! Stream at www.altondailynews.com and listen ANYWHERE you get your podcasts!

The Royal Scam é o quinto álbum de estúdio de Steely Dan, lançado em 1976. O guitarrista Felipe Taborda, o especialista em generalidades Juliano Fontanive Dupont, o pianista Rafael Vignatti (Teclas) e o colecionador de discos Guilherme Piccoli debatem a obra de Steely Dan.

On this week's podcast, Marcus sits down with Neal Bataller. Neal is the senior leader of Platform 85. Listen to this week's podcast to see how he and his wife ended up starting a church in downtown Mobile and helping us remember that getting out there and loving people wherever they are in life is the most important thing. Neal: Hello, I'm Neal Bataller. I'm the senior leader of Platform 85. Marcus: Awesome, Neal. I'm excited to have you on the podcast. Neal: Thanks for having me. Marcus: Yeah. I really don't know how we met. I think it was just online, social media, some LinkedIn or- Neal: Online, yeah, and then I think through ArtWalk. Marcus: Yeah, I know I popped in one night. That was a really cold night. You guys were doing some really cool things. I think you had some painting, and you were offering hot chocolate, and stuff like that, and just opened your doors and were letting people come in and just spend some time inside, I guess, and more than anything. Anyway, I mean, we'll get to it. I'm very excited about what you all have going on. But before we get there, why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself. Where are you from? Where'd you go to high school, college. Ministry, I don't think is your primary. Neal: Right. I'm bi-vocational. Marcus: Yeah. Give me some of that information. I know you're married. Stuff like that. Neal: Yeah. Yeah. I was born in Milton, Florida. My dad was in the military, in the Navy. Once we left Milton, Florida, we settled in Saraland, Alabama, just north of here. I grew up there, went to high school at Satsuma. Graduated in 1984. Marcus: You are mostly local, then? Neal: I am mostly local. Then, after that, after high school, I went in the Marine Corps and spent eight years in the Marine Corps. Marcus: Wow. Neal: Served one tour in the Persian Gulf War, Desert Shield, Desert Storm. Marcus: Thank you for that. Neal: Thank you. Got back from that. Of course, it was really unique, because my wife and I, we got married four days before I left to go to the Persian Gulf War. But got back from the war, spent another year. Got out after eight years. Then, we built a house out in West Mobile, raised two beautiful children. My daughter, Sydney, she's 26. She lives here in Mobile with her husband. My son is 23. He lives in Shelbyville, Tennessee. He serves on a church up there. After 28 years or so being out in West Mobile, we sold our house and fell in love with downtown Mobile, and here we are. Marcus: That is awesome. Yeah. It is very interesting to me to hear people ... like the podcast that we were recording before you came in. Newsflash to everybody that's listening to this, we batch record these. We record four or five on a day, and then we release them over a period of a couple of weeks. When Neal walked in, we were actually recording the episode with Bill Sisson. We were talking about all of wonderful things that are going on downtown. I asked Bill. I said, "You know, at one point in time, you had in the Business View Magazine that there was $185 million worth of renovation happening in downtown Mobile right now." $185 million of renovation, and it's all residential, with the exception of most of those buildings also have some commercial component on the main floor. Then, above that, it's all ... You know? I guess we should tell people what you do. Why don't you say that, and then I'll finish my thought? Neal: Well, I'm the senior leader, which some people really call that a senior pastor. Marcus: Sure. Neal: But I'm the senior leader of Platform 85, which is ... Some people think it's a nightclub when you first hear the name. Marcus: Man, would they be sorely confused. Neal: [crosstalk 00:03:50]. Marcus: Maybe not disappointed, but sorely confused when they walked in. Neal: Yeah. Tell me about this place. But it is a church. We're a nondenominational church. When I said that my wife and I fell in love with downtown Mobile, we really feel like God really just put this place on our hearts. If you would've asked us two years ago if we would move to downtown Mobile, we would've told you absolutely not. But now we love it. Absolutely love everything that's going on, what our city officials are doing, all the growth. God said, "You know, you need to get down there and just love these people, and love them right where they're at, from the homeless community to the working class that comes down here during the week, to the business owners." We packed up, sold the house, and got down here. Now it's so much fun, just because we can get in in the evenings and walk down to any restaurant we want to and just meet people. That's what happening within the last years, we've just, in passing, meeting people, and they're getting to know our face, and then really finding out, okay, they're connecting us with Platform 85. We're a church down here just wanting to love people and love the city. Marcus: That's where I was going, is I just think it's very cool that you all have looked to what is happening here. I don't know if you knew that all that was ... because, I mean, that's a fairly recent ... You popped up on the scene about the time when all of that was being announced, but all that renovation that's taking place, I mean, you're strategically positioned in such a great way. Because if those buildings, as they start to come online, those people are going to be looking for places to come and worship. There are already churches down that are like the Catholic church, or the Methodist church, and things like that. I don't know that there was ... You have a non-denominational ... I don't know maybe you are- Neal: That's correct. Marcus: You are? Okay. Neal: Non-denominational. Marcus: Non-denominational feel to you. I think that's something that is much needed in the landscape down here. I'm very excited about that. But why don't you tell us, how did you end up as senior leader of Platform 85, because I mean, you said you were in the Marines, and then you skipped over a whole bunch of your life. Neal: A whole bunch of stuff, right. Marcus: I raised some kids. Yeah, but what'd you do, man? In your former life, I mean, or do you still practice whatever it was that you were doing? Neal: Well, I've been in retail, and over the years have had several different jobs. I guess it was through our kids that I just really felt, and to be transparent, I really felt inadequate to be a father. Marcus: Wow. Neal: With kids. God just began to do a work in my heart, drawing me to church. I told my wife, I said, "You know, we need to find a church." It's funny that we look at it that way, but I found everything in church. I had a worship experience that changed my life. Coming from what little bit of Baptist background that I had, everything was hymnals, and ... I didn't realize that there was contemporary style worship until I experienced it the first time I went to church. Marcus: Yeah. You know I have a lot of involvement in church, too, or at least I did at one point in time? Neal: Right. Marcus: I don't ever tell people that their way of worshiping isn't the right way for them. Neal: Right. You're right. Marcus: Because some people really like that. But I would agree with you. I'm a recovering Baptist, is how I say it. I was born again in a Fundamental Baptist church, and I very much appreciated what they brought to my life. Neal: Right, absolutely. Marcus: But at the same time, you couldn't pay me enough to go back to a church like that. I mean, it would just be like, [groans], like everything in me, because I've experienced the freedom. I enjoy that very much, the artistic-ness of a more ... I don't know ... a more creative worship experience. Because that's how I live my life. Neal: Yeah. [crosstalk 00:08:03]. Marcus: I want it to be like how I just express myself. Right? Neal: Right. You're right. Marcus: I think our God is big enough to cover all of those bases. Neal: Absolutely. Absolutely. Marcus: But you know? I cut you off, though. Neal: Well, he wooed me into church, and I had this worship experience. From that, really quick story ... Our kids went to this church, and they also went to school there. They had a Christmas program. The principal got up, and he says, "Okay. How many men do we have here who are fathers of the children in this program?" I raised my hand. He says, "Well, after the program is over with, I need everyone to help me reset the stage, so we can be ready for Sunday for services. At the end of everything, all the men got up. We start putting everything together. Well, I gravitated toward the drum set. I begin to reset this drum set up. Unbeknownst to me, the actual guy that played drums for the church saw me setting these drums up. He asked me, he said, "How did you learn how to do that?" I said, "Well, I played drums back in high school." He said, "Neal, you need to be here at worship practice with us." From that day, I have been involved with ministry ever since then- Marcus: That's cool. Neal: From leading worship, helping with youth, to once I left that church, with as put on staff as a youth pastor, led worship there, learned how to play the guitar and to lead worship. This was over a span of, oh, goodness, probably 19 years. I became an associate pastor, was involved with two church plans. That's just been my life. Kids have grown up in church. My wife and I have served faithfully in church. Sometimes, I would be on staff, and then sometimes I would be bi-vocational, where I worked another job. Being part of two church plans and raising these kids, there was this point now that the kids are out of the house, God was saying, "Okay, it's a new season." We really felt the call to sell the house. Once we got in that process is when we began to fell in love with downtown Mobile. He says, "Okay, I want you down there." We began to come down to ArtWalk, and my wife and I would just pray. Where do you want us down here? You know? We saw this little church that was right next door to Spotted Tea, called Downtown Fellowship. He said, "Neal, I want you to go there." We got up the next Sunday morning, and we went into that church. They just loved on us, and we loved on them. I helped with them on their worship team. I served with them. They asked me to do some messages. About a year passed, and they decided to close the doors. They turned everything over to me and my wife- Marcus: Wow. Neal: Both of us worked out a lease on that building. That's how, overall, we got down here. Today, I'm still bi-vocational. I do full-time ministry, and I am a production supervisor at a fiberglass piping company out in West Mobile. Marcus: Very good. Neal: I love what I do as a supervisor. It's something different. Typically, people think supervisors come in and tell everyone else what to do. That's not my [crosstalk 00:11:50]. Marcus: Wait, wait. Shh. Don't say that, because there's people in the room that shouldn't hear what you're about to say. No, go ahead. Neal: But the cool thing is that they are good at what they do. As a supervisor, what I'm supposed to do, what guys call me to do is get up underneath them and give them everything that they need to succeed in life, to succeed at this job. I really enjoy what I do at my other job, and I really enjoy being down here and having the church and just loving these people. Marcus: That's really cool. How long has Platform 85 been operating out of that space? Neal: Actually, we have been in the building for a year. Our first service was actually Easter Sunday of 2018. Marcus: Okay. Getting close. Of 2018? Neal: '18 was our first. Marcus: Okay. Okay. Getting close to a year. Neal: Yeah. Getting close to a year. Marcus: How has that experience been? Because planting a church, for those of you that have never done that, and I can say that I have, planting a church is not an easy feat. Neal: It has been challenging, just because of not knowing anybody downtown. Marcus: Right. Sure. Neal: But I think that's been the really cool part, is that we've been able to make connections and build our relationships that, if I wasn't going through the process of actually trying to find a building, I would've never made the relationships that I have now. What's really good about that is due to the fact that we live down here. It hasn't been easy, but it's been very, very rewarding. It's just a great testimony of how we got into the building. Because- Marcus: No, it is. I've heard that testimony. Somebody mentioned it to me before, and I was just like, "Wow, that's incredible." But you mentioned something about trying to find a building, and you looked into- Neal: Yes. Actually, we have found another building, and we're in the process this weekend of moving out of our building now and moving into our new building, which will be at 302 St. Michael's Street, which is two blocks north of actually where we're at. Marcus: 302. Is that the Temple Lodge building? Or two blocks north, I'm sorry. Neal: North. Yeah. Take it north. Marcus: I'm trying to think of what's there. What's in that building? Neal: Nothing right now. It's vacant. It was a Fly Studios, is what it used to be. It's right next door to a 450 Gallery and Port  City Realty. Marcus: Okay. I'll have to go by there and see where that's at. Is that a purchase, or is that a lease again? Neal: It's going to be another lease, which is really good, because another great relationship by someone who owns several buildings [crosstalk 00:14:36]. Marcus: Very cool. Neal: If we outgrow it, then possibly- Marcus: Is that what's driving the change, is just more space, so you have more- Neal: Actually, it's less space. Marcus: Okay, very good. Neal: It is actually less space, but it does seem more manageable for us. Marcus: I got it, because that other space is quite large. Neal: It is quite large. Building a new church like that, and like we're doing, we're just getting in place, like you were talking about, because there's a lot of people that are going to be moving downtown with all the new renovations and apartment complexes coming in. Marcus: Yeah. Well, a lot of my questions that I usually ask people are more geared toward business, and you are ... I mean, technically speaking, you are a business owner. Right? Neal: Yeah. Yes. Marcus: Some people, they don't think of churches as businesses, but they are businesses. Neal: Correct. Marcus: They have money that comes in. They have bills that need to be paid. They have payroll. Neal: That's right. Marcus: They have people that they have to manage. They have expectations that have to be met. Their product just happens to be really kick butt. Neal: That's right. Marcus: Sometimes, it can be really kick butt. Sometimes it can just be lackluster. I'm going to ask you some questions in regards to that, and I hope people don't take that as an affront. But you've already answered some of the questions that I normally ask. But if you were talking to someone that wanted to get started in running their own business, what's the one bit of wisdom that you would impart to them? Neal: One of the things that, when God gave me this vision, is that knowing that it had come from him, staying determined into doing it. He is in the process. God is in the process. There's going to be good days, and there are going to be bad days. But he's always showing us something in the midst of the process. When you understand that, then the goal is much, much easier to see. It's just, "Okay. What are you showing me right here, right now?" When you realize that, then he's going to move you to the next step. Stay determined into your goal and your vision and your dreams. Because he's going to make them happen, but you've got to go through the process of what he wants. Stay determined. Marcus: Yeah. That determination and just staying focused, everybody has failures, but not everybody quits. Neal: That's right. Marcus: Not being discouraged by your failures to the point of getting up, and also being smart enough to not make failures that cause you to have no other choice but to give up. Right? Neal: Right. Marcus: Let's not sugarcoat it. At the same time, but not being so discouraged by your failures that you give up, because giving up is letting go of a dream and it's letting go of what God may have in store for you. I think that is really wise advice. Neal: There was one other thing that really helped me, is that surrounding myself with powerful people that believed in me and were walking with me every step. Because when we lived out in West Mobile, and a lot of people, when we left certain churches, they always to know, "Okay, so what are you guys doing?" Having that, where I knew people were praying for us, and they said, "Now, we're with you, whatever you do." That right there also was one of the key things that kept me going when I hit some of those bad times. Marcus: Yeah, some accountability. Neal: Yeah. Being surrounded by some people who loved us and strong people. Marcus: Yeah. Is there someone from the business world, or even from the ministry world, that motivates you, that you look to and say, "That person has kind of figured somethings out, you know, and you know, they've done X." I hesitate the question, but I mean, I hope you get it. I'm not saying you yearn to be this person, or anything like that. It's just like, there's a respect that I have for what this person has accomplished, and I'd like to see us get there. Neal: Right, well, it's my pastor, Dr. Mark Wyatt. He brought me onboard when he saw something in me that said, "Hey, you know, God's calling you into this ministry." He made room. He made that happen. He built that platform for me. Marcus: Where does he pastor? Neal: Well, he was my pastor at Deeper Life Fellowship, which is now Pure Grace. He is retired, and he writes books, and he [inaudible 00:19:23]. But he is the one who has inspired me, because I've seen him go after something that was grassroots and make it, and God really poured into that because he was determined. Watching that and seeing that, that's what has inspired me, because he made a way for me. What we do down here is ... That's the whole premise behind Platform 85, is seeing the gold in people and pulling that out, and setting them up for success, whoever it is. That's been a big, big inspiration. He was just, and still is, a big inspiration. Marcus: Yeah. Sometimes churches miss that. I love to see when churches have ... When they have the knowledge that they have to have formal processes that move people from point A to point Z. And they know how to do that with efficiency and with love and with nurturing. Because then, you see people grow, and really ultimately, that's what a church is there to do, is to see people grow from, "Hey, I don't even know who Christ is, and okay, now I believe in him. I've become a Christian. And now I want to serve." What does that look like? Ultimately, not everybody wants to go into a position of leadership, but at least serving and caring and loving on others and sharing their faith, and sharing their love in just being kind to other people. I think that's what churches are really geared towards doing. Neal: You see it everywhere. I mean, because I use everything that I've learned, even in my other job. You know? Marcus: Yeah. Neal: It's loving people, because when you get in the secular world, people don't understand love in a sense of in that type of world. It's like, well, how can you do this? It's like, "Well, if I'm secure in who I am, then I want to bring that up out of you." We're here. My job as a supervisor is not to sit around and fire and hire people. I want to see people succeed, because if I can put value into you, then you're going to make value into this company. Marcus: And ultimately, into the area that they live, and their neighborhood, and the people that they impact, and the city, and the region, and everything. It just grows. I don't think people understand just how impactful their attitude to others around them and how they treat them makes a huge difference. It's not just those that you have to be nice to. It's not just your fellow employees, or your family, or whatever. It's literally everyone. Right? Neal: Right. That's right. Marcus: I've been recently having some conversations with somebody, and they were just telling me they were just blown away by how easily I make conversation with people. I'm like, "Well, why wouldn't I? This person could be one of the most interesting people I ever meet." Neal: That's right. Marcus: We were walking around one time, and there was a guy ... He was in an antique shop downtown. You've probably seen him before. He was DJing inside of the antique shop. Do you know who I'm talking about? Neal: Yeah, yeah, yeah. Marcus: Phenomenal dude. Apparently, he has lived in Brazil and DJed in Brazil. Fun fact about Marcus that you probably don't know is my parents are from Brazil. We were able to like, boom. Now, granted, I haven't followed up with him to build on that, because there's not really an easy way like, "Hey." How do you go beyond just meeting somebody and then ... I need to get back to that antique shop and see him again. I really have a desire to do that over the course of the next couple of weeks, because I was just so impressed by him. He was just such a creative person. I see him on Instagram, and he's DJing and doing all this stuff. Anyway, it's not about me and this dude. He's somebody that I'd really like to get to know. But yeah, I mean, people, you never know who you're going to meet. You never know just by saying hi or being kind to somebody. You really don't know how you're going to impact somebody's day. If they're having just a really ... Forgive me, pastor. If they're having a really shitty day, and you just be kind to them. Neal: That's right. Marcus: You can completely flip their life in a way that you have no idea. Neal: That's exactly right. Right. That's it. Marcus: Anyway, I'm preaching. Neal: That's the thing, man. It's built on relationships. Marcus: Yeah, absolutely. Neal: Now, you've got a relationship that time nor distance will ever change, because if you ever make eye contact again, it's like you've picked up right where you left off. You know? Marcus: Yeah. Neal: It's listening to their cool stories. It's awesome. You know? Marcus: Yeah. Are there any books, podcasts, people, or organizations that have been helpful in what you're doing? Neal: Absolutely. There's one book that just rocked me. It's by Danny Silk. It's called Culture of Honor. It's exactly the same thing that we're talking about. God created us to be honorable people. Out of that, saying that even though someone doesn't deserve honor, I will honor them because God has created me to be an honorable person. Out of that, I can keep my love on throughout everything. That's one of the books that really said that ... It spoke identity into who I was. From that, it's made it easy for me to love people, because of who he's created me to be. Then, when I understand who he's created me to be, then I understand how he's created you and everybody in this city. There's gold in every person here. I want to find that gold and let that just shine. I want to bring that out. Because people are good, man. You know? There's goodness and there's greatness in everybody. We just need to pull it out, make this city great. Marcus: Yeah. Now, that's awesome. Now, what do you like to do to unwind? Neal: Oh, wow. Marcus: Besides working two full-time jobs. Neal: I love to exercise. I like to work out. Marcus: Really, you're letting yourself go, man. I didn't want to say anything. Neal: It's a stress reliever for me. But growing up down here, I love the beach. I love fishing, and I love playing golf. Those things right there. Last but not least is just a good dinner with my wife. [crosstalk 00:25:55]. Marcus: Yeah. We'll offend some restaurateurs, but what's your favorite restaurant right now? Neal: Oh, man. Marcus: You won't be able to show up in any other. Neal: Oh, my goodness. That's a tough one. Marcus: You see, I'm the host. You got to answer question. Don't give me some lame answer, like, "Oh, they're all really good." You know? I don't have any favorites. Neal: I guess it depends on what kind of food that I want. Marcus: Uh-uh (negative). Nope. Where'd you eat last? Neal: Where did I eat last? I ate last at Royal Scam. Marcus: Okay. Was it good? You know what? Of all the places you would say, I have not eaten at Royal Scam. Neal: You've got to go to Royal Scam. You've got to go to Royal Scam. Marcus: Is it good? Neal: Excellent. Excellent. Marcus: Yeah. Even Jared is shaking his head like, "You moron. You haven't been to Royal Scam? You've eaten at every freaking down here. How have you not eaten at Royal Scam?" I don't know. Neal: Yeah. It's really, really good. Marcus: Royal Street is interesting to me, like recently went to Joe Cane's and had pizza there. It was phenomenal. Who knew? Neal: What'd you get? You got the Joe Cane? Marcus: No, we just had pizza. Yeah. No, I don't remember what it was. I think we may have just made up our own, or something like that. No, actually, it may have been ... It had almost everything on it. Neal: Oh, that's got to be it. Marcus: Yeah, it was delicious. May have to go back there soon and get some of that. Now, tell people where they can find you. Neal:  is our website. Marcus: Cool. Neal: Of course, we are on ever [crosstalk 00:27:16] social media. [ & ] Marcus: All the socials. Neal: You can get ahold of. Then, of course, we have our new location. It's going to be 302 St. Michael's Street. We're planning to take the first month, or the month of January, to do renovations. Then hopefully, first of February we'll be opened up for services. Marcus: And getting ready for Easter. Neal: Getting ready for Easter. Marcus: And working all the kinks out? Neal: That's right. Getting ready. Marcus: Well, I want to thank you again for coming on the podcast. To wrap up, any final thoughts or comments you'd like to share? Neal: I guess I think we've really hit them all. Just really stand determined, understanding that don't ignore the process, even though we sometimes dread it. Then, find gold in people. Look for the gold in people, because it's in everybody. Marcus: Awesome. Yeah. Very cool. Neal: Thank you. Marcus: Well, Neal, I appreciate your willingness to sit with me and share your journey as a business owner. Right? Neal: Yes. Marcus: It's been great talking with you. Neal: You, too. Thank you.

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