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EPISODE 31 – Part Two: Behind the Tour: Stops Along the Underground Railroad SUMMARY On this podcast – host Aaron Cronk and guest ACTS Education Program Leaders Krista Wenzel and Jay Proffitt pick up where they left off on the last episode of Behind the Tour (Episode 31 - Part 1) and continue taking you on tour of a few more stops along the Underground Railroad. This is Part Two of a Two Part Podcast. Krista then takes listeners Behind the Person for a segment on Harriet Tubman - nicknamed "Moses" due to her repeatedly leading enslaved persons out of bondage into freedom. She is believed to have rescued over 70 enslaved persons during 13 missions. The episode ends with a Call to Action reminding listeners that enslavement is going on today around the world and providing people with an option for getting involved in helping end trafficking today. LINKS: Check out the different tour programs available through American Christian Tours: Find A Program | American Christian Tours (acts-tours.com) Underground Railroad – National Park Service Underground Railroad (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov) Project Gutenberg's A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe Original facts and documents used by Harriet Beecher Stowe used to help write Uncle Tom's Cabin The Project Gutenberg eBook of A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery is going on today. We recommend Destiny Rescue as a possible way to help end human trafficking today. RescueOp1/20 - Destiny Rescue | Destiny Rescue KEY WORDS: ACTS, American Christian Tours, Behind the Tour, Underground Railroad, The Pearl, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Harpers Ferry, Harriet Beecher Stowe House, Harriet Tubman, enslaved persons, North Star
SUMMARY On the last episode of Behind the Tour (Episode #23), we joined Dr. Marshall Foster for a short podcast recorded live at the National Monument to the Forefathers in Plymouth, Massachusetts. On this episode, host Aaron Cronk is joined by ACTS education program leader (EPL) Lisa Strong. Lisa takes listeners on a virtual walking tour of the historic waterfront and downtown of Plymouth. Numerous quotes from the early Pilgrims are shared as well as discussions of numerous sites in the Plymouth area that honor the early forefathers and their fortitude to leave England and Holland and come to the new world and establish a lasting nation that was built on honoring God and His precepts. May your heart be encouraged as you recall the sacrifices made by those before us who had a vision for the future and for future generations with a matrix and plan that would teach us how to prosper as we follow God. LINK: One of American Christian Tours education programs that includes a visit to historic Plymouth: Historic Massachusetts | ACTS (acts-tours.com) KEY WORDS: American Christian Tours, ACTS, Behind the Tour; Plymouth, Massachusetts; Pilgrims; Plymouth Rock; Mayflower II; Massasoit; Plymouth Burial Ground; Jenney Grist Mill; Pilgrim Mother Statue; Forefathers Monument
SUMMARY This week on Behind the Tour we meet again with special guest Dr. Marshall Foster (check out Behind the Tour – Episode #13.) Dr. Foster has been working with American Christian Tours for several decades teaching our staff as our Director of Christian Education and also heads the World History Institute (see link). We start off with our quick segment on Colonial Colloquialisms learning some “Pilgrimish” words. Dr. Foster then focuses on sharing with us the matrix of liberty that can be found in the National Monument to the Forefathers – or the Forefathers Monument, as many refer to it. This 81-foot-tall granite statue stands in Plymouth, Massachusetts looking out on Cape Cod. Dr. Foster will explain the different elements of the monument and share how people can build or rebuild a free society based upon Biblical ideals. Dr. Foster has a new reprint of his best-selling book “The American Covenant” coming off the press in a few weeks and we share the information on finding that. He also has a tour planned for this September/October of 2021 with American Christian Tours and we share the link to that. LINKS: -World History Institute http://www.worldhistoryinstitute.com/welcome - Information on the reprint of The American Covenant Bestselling book by Dr. Marshall Foster with updated content and new material The American Covenant - Dr. Foster's World History Family Tour Washington, D.C. | Philadelphia | New York City | Boston | Plymouth September 27 - October 1, 2021 American Christian Tours World History Family Tour -Monumental: In search of America's National Treasure MONUMENTAL FILM: In Search of America's National Treasure (monumentalmovie.com) -Monumental: National Monument to the Forefathers - a video of Dr. Foster walking around the Forefathers Monument explaining the matrix of liberty. Monumental - National Monument to the Forefathers: Liberty and Faith - YouTube KEY WORDS: American Christian Tours, ACTS, Behind the Tour; The Forefathers Monument, National Monument of the Forefathers, World History Institute, Dr. Marshall Foster, Pilgrims, the American Covenant, Matrix of Liberty, Monumental
This morning, I came across an article from Inc.com that discussed habits that can extend your life by 12-14 years. They're not too different than habits we've discussed in previous episodes for your own health but it got me thinking: what are the habits that can help extend the life of a musician's career? Related Episodes: Episode #5: How to Stay Healthy on Tour Episode #122: The Importance of Mental Health
Taylor Swift has played an interesting part in Tom and Pats lives over the years, and they take a minute revisit the entire discography in this week’s draft. Each picks 1 song from each album to draft to their EP, with 2 wild cards from any album to complete a 7 track mixtape. Some of the songs on the list have been played at multiple weddings, funerals, have been performed as acoustic covers when the guys were still in their teens, and still grace their top played list on Apple Music to this day. Make sure to let them know which songs would make your EP, and don’t forget to pre-order their upcoming anti-novel, Ron Carnage: The Thinker Boy!!! PRE-ORDER RON CARNAGE: THE THINKER BOY!!!! Links: Taylor Swift Discography Playlist on Apple Music Blue Mountain State Tom’s Bomber Jacket Back to December Music Video Letterkenny We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together reputation Tour Episode reputation Album Episode Taylor Swift Motivational Poster Pre-order Ron Carnage: The Thinker Boy Songs of the week: Tell Me It’s Over by Avril Lavigne The Bet Ain’t Worth the Hand by Leon Bridges Get a 3 month free trial of Apple Music Follow us on Twitter at @_ReminscentFM and Instagram!
If you wanted to create a daily routine for yourself, what would it include? Today's episode focuses on the 7 things you can do to dramatically improve your success and build your career in a sustainable way. Resources: Episode #202: How to Get Better Sleep on Tour Episode #8: SMARTER Goals
In today's episode, we talk about strategic application of diversity: everything from using different perspectives and approaching a diverse set of artist needs to actually applying principles of diversity and inclusion into everything that you do. Resources: Episode #201: How and Why Artists Should Have an Inclusion Rider Episode #202: How to Get Better Sleep on Tour Episode #203: The Best Exercise for Singers Episode #204: How Musicians Can Stop Wasting Time Episode #205: Hacks for Merch Booths at Conventions, Street Fairs, and Events Episode #206: Your Music Business Questions, Answered
In today's episode, we cover some of the best, random ideas of the month...and end up figuring out that the common theme seems to be creating a unique, unexplored path for hacking the music business. Here are the episodes covered: Episode #152 - How Birthday Targeting on Facebook Works to Promote Your Music & Shows Episode #153 - How to Stand Out in an Overly Crowded Marketplace Episode #154 - Musician morning routines Episode #155 - 5 Hacks for Filling in Gaps on Your Tour Episode #156 - How to Scale Your Music Business Episode #157 - How to Stay Creative When You're Distracted Episode #158 - How to Be Self-Made Musician Episode #159 - How to Deal With Other Acts Who Have a Similar Name Episode #160 - Hacks for Doing Laundry on Tour Episode #161 - How to Get Better Pricing on Music Gear Episode #162 - Interview: Music Business for Rule Breakers with Damian Keyes
There’s a lot of great advice out there about how to book a tour but I haven’t found many things about how to survive on tour. Today, I talk about 5 big tips that can help you endure the dangers of the road. Resources: Episode 5: Staying Healthy on Tour Episode 19: Stuff Every Musician Should Carry Recommendations: Steering Wheel Locks: Full Werk T-Shaped Car Lock for Vans & SUVs The Club Steering Wheel/Pedal Lock Disklok Large Full Steering Wheel Cover + Alarm Locks for the Trailer: Trailer Hitch Pin Lock (Class I-IV) Universal Hardened Steel Trailer Lock (fits all couplers) Hidden Shackle Puck Lock Cashbox: Steelmaster Locking Cashbox
What are the tools that every touring musician should have them with at all times? Tools/Gadgets to check out: Hydro Flask Double Wall Vacuum Insulated Water Bottle Po Chai Pills Vigbagnia Garment Packing Envelope Snark SN5X Clip-On Tuner Ampeak 750W Power Inverter Anker Portable Charger Powerbank Loquat Syrup Dude Wipes (for face, not toilet) Do you have some tour must-haves? Tweet your recommendations to @SimonTheTam or email them to Simon@musicbusinesshacks.com Other Resources: Episode 5: How to Stay Healthy on Tour Episode 9: Perfecting Your Pitch