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Kris Myers was born on April 5, 1977. Receiving a drum kit at the age of 8, he took an early interest in jazz, rock and punk music. During high school Myers co-started his first musical outfit, a ska/punk band called the Skalawags. The group received a decent amount of success but denied an offer to tour Japan to instead pursue college degrees. Myers attended Elmhurst College from 1995 – 1999 where he was a music major and the drummer in the Elmhurst College Jazz Band. Under director Doug Beach, the Elmhurst College Jazz Band played gigs in the U.S. and Internationally at events such as the Umbria Jazz Festival, Jakarta Jazz Festival and the Montreaux Jazz Festival. In 2001 Myers enrolled in DePaul University where he earned his master's degree in jazz drumming and was a member of the Rob Parton Orchestra.  In addition to his involvement in school bands, Myers was playing in festivals with a variety of jazz artists such as Nicholas Payton, Diane Schuur, Randy Brecker, Dennis DiBlasio as well as local musicians Mark Colby and John McLean.  Myers also was a member of Chicago jazz fusion band Kick the Cat.  Myers began playing drums for progressive-rock band Umphrey's McGee in 2003 following the departure of original drummer Mike Mirro. With Myers at the helm, Umphrey's has released ten albums and maintains a rigorous touring schedule of over 100 live shows per year.  Umphrey's has performed at legendary festivals and venues such as Bonnaroo, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Fuji Rock Festival, South by Southwest, Red Rocks, The Ryman Theatre, The Beacon Theatre and more. With Umphrey's, Myers has shared the stage with countless notable musicians such as Buddy Guy, Huey Lewis, Ivan Neville, Les Claypool, Stephen Perkins, Mike Keneally, Joshua Redman, Bela Fleck, Taj Mahal, Victor Wooten, Adrian Belew, Stanley Jordan, Gene Ween, Derek Trucks and Jason Bonham. In 2011 Myers was honored with the title of Best Jam Band Drummer by DRUM Magazine, beating jamband stalwarts such as Butch Trucks (The Allman Brothers) and Jon Fishman (Phish). In 2018, Myers was featured on the cover of Modern Drummer's July issue. Myers placed second in the Experimental Rock category of the publication's “Readers Poll Awards” behind St. Vincent drummer Matt Johnson. When he's not behind the drum kit, Myers enjoys playing golf, attending concerts, hiking and collecting art.    Some Things That Came Up:  -2:30 Kris's multi genre style  -3:00 Rabid fans  -4:45 The Umphrey's McGee audition turned into a 21 year gig and counting -6:30 Kris's previous band was Kick The Cat  -11:00 Maintaining a list of all the venues the band has played  -11:30 Red Rocks is fave venue as well as The Fox Theater in Oakland and The Ryman in Nashville -14:00 Vic Salazar !!! The ambassador of the drum community -16:40 The rider!  The love of milk chocolate!  -18:00 Stretching, fitness center, yoga -19:40 The documentary “Frame By Frame” -21:20 The Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart.. “most impressive” -23:40 The cover of Modern Drummer magazine in 2018!  -24:30 Dauz pads! Used by Rush and Nine Inch Nails  -26:45 Writing material together as a band  -27:40 Producer Greg Majors and Manny Sanchez -30:30 Different sets every night. Choosing from 14 studio albums. Responsible for all songs at all times  -35:40 collaboration with Huey Lewis. Met at The Jammy Awards in 2006. -43:00 Kris loves practicing impressions  -44:30 Stewart Copeland, Buddy Rich, Vinnie Colaiuta, Keith Carlock, Steve Gadd 49:50 The art of mashups, inspired by DJ culture  -50:15 Kris songs background vocals while playing insane music  -52:00 Rotator Cuff repair surgery. 6 month rehab, but ready after 4 months  -54:00 Local gigs and charity work  -54:50 Getting to do the “Boom Smack” -55:50 “David's Den” for mental health  -56:15 Wedding preparation  -57:20 “The Fave 5”   Follow: www.umphreys.com www.krismyersdrums.com  FB: @krismyers IG: @krismyersdrums YouTube: @krismyersdrums   The Rich Redmond Show is about all things music, motivation and success. Candid conversations with musicians, actors, comedians, authors and thought leaders about their lives and the stories that shaped them. Rich Redmond is the longtime drummer with Jason Aldean and many other veteran musicians and artists. Rich is also an actor, speaker, author, producer and educator. Rich has been heard on thousands of songs, over 30 of which have been #1 hits!   Follow Rich: @richredmond www.richredmond.com   Jim McCarthy is the quintessential Blue Collar Voice Guy. Honing his craft since 1996 with radio stations in Illinois, South Carolina, Connecticut, New York, Las Vegas and Nashville, Jim has voiced well over 10,000 pieces since and garnered an ear for audio production which he now uses for various podcasts, commercials and promos. Jim is also an accomplished video producer, content creator, writer and overall entrepreneur.   Follow Jim:   @jimmccarthy www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

It's a little over a month before UMBowl X in Boston, MA. And the time has come to cast your votes! For the first time, every UM fan can vote, not just ticket holders. If you're feeling overwhelmed with the task, especially the 'raw stewage' vote, this episode is for you!First up, host Sara J brings you a look at this year's ballots and what the fans can vote for so far. The second half of this episode features an exclusive rerelease of Sara's 'raw stewage' conversation with Umphreys' "Wow" Show co-host Jimmy Knowledge!Jimmy starts by explaining exactly what Raw Stewage is, moving to raw stews of the past and the 30 + alum, he gives a brief history and breaks down the top 20 power ranking that he put together, talk about the UMBowl IX ballot, of course Jimmy shares a of couple fun facts and so much more!UMBowl X voting: https://vote.umbowl.com/Jimmy Knowledge's UMBowl X ballot thread on Twitter: https://x.com/umwowshow/status/1765518260684890520?s=46&t=H3Y42FGxtzkhAM_bGiAtIwGrab a LIMITED EDITION print from the Willie Waldman Project featuring Jake Cinninger after party on 12/29/23: https://tr.ee/Z9QbCtC5uFSubmit your question for an upcoming special Q & A episode of the show: http://tinyurl.com/5dnufanzTell me your favorite shows & jams of 2024 so far: https://forms.gle/R81r4sh1Ut6aFHdG7DATC Media is very excited to be a nugs.net official affiliate! Never miss the show!! nugs.net allows you to stream live concert audio & video in their app anytime, anywhere! Sign up for your 7 day FREE trial! https://bit.ly/3HvsLQaSupport DATC Media Company on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DatcmediacompanyGrab your LIMITED EDITION copy of Crooked Conversations before they're gone: https://datcmediacompany.com/datc-storeHall of Fame 2022: https://www.umphreys.com/2024/02/hall-of-fame-class-of-2022/Episode 241: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/hall-of-fame-2022Sara J Presents: Willie Waldman Project featuring Jake Cinninger at The Goodfoot March 16th: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/umphreys-mcgee-afterparty-with-jake-cinniger-lost-ox-to-open-tickets-827496844337?aff=oddtdtcreatorSara J Presents: Willie Waldman Project at Azoth Space March 15th: https://sara-j-presents.ticketleap.com/willie-waldman-project-azoth-space/Send me your music or band & maybe be featured on my social media, podcast & more! Email: sara@datcmediacompany.comDATC Podcast Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/DATC Podcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/DATC Podcast on Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowdDATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.comDATC Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXM4rMP_2fWvjcVP4UH0G1QEmail: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.comShow Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowdBook a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd":https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/muchobligedInstagram: @JahJunkieThe Much Obliged Podcast, A Yellow Balloon Experience Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550230326261&mibextid=LQQJ4dCheck out the NEW Much Obliged Podcast merch: https://whyyoujam.com/collections/community-impact

Andy and the boys are preparing to head to Europe! WIll Andy get arrested in Germany again? We hope not, but keep track of our boy while he's abroad, will ya? And what an opener we have for you today. Andy's joined by members of Doom Flamingo, Kanika Moore & Ryan Stasik! Go and get your Doom fix in. On the Interview Hour, we got extremely funny dude & new buddy, Felipe Esparza! Andy & Nick sat down with him on Bert Kreischer's comedy cruise and heard some insane stories about overcoming addiction and a border wall! What darkness resides in the heart of Andy Frasco... Find out by watching this episode now Psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us if you think one can get addicted to mushrooms: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out our good friends that help us unwind and sleep easy while on the road and at home: dialedingummies.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Arno Bakker Shawn Eckels

In which Nick and Andy absolutely blast each other with words. Go on and have yourself a dollop of cheekiness today. Your doctor won't recommend it. But I will. And who do you trust more: this humble podcast episode summation writer, or some professional medical nerd?? Trust me: It's what you want. It's what you NEED. So eat up you filthy animals, cuz this here episode doesn't have a proper interview, but it certainly does deliver some tasty licks (and some special guest call ins...)  Watch this episode streaming now!! Psyched to partner up with our buddies at Volume.com! Check out their roster of upcoming live events and on-demand shows to enrich that sweet life of yours. Call, leave a message, and tell us if you think one can get addicted to mushrooms: (720) 996-2403  Check out our new album!, L'Optimist on all platforms Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out our good friends that help us unwind and sleep easy while on the road and at home: dialedingummies.com Produced by Andy Frasco, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Arno Bakker Marina Brendan Bayliss

To close out another year of podcast mania, we offer you this: arbitrary awards given at the whim of a couple of dingbats! Nothing but love when dear friends Ryan Stasik & Dolav join us to throw these semi-meaningingless awards out. Reminds me of a tune my dear ol' grampy used to sing:   Should Andy's bandmates be forgot And Floyd's skivvies covered in mange? Will Nick's saxophone be destroyed When Euro-trash walks on stage? For post-show scurfuffles, big ol' balls ablast And choco mushroom truffles We'll down a bit o' giggle juice For the sake of tours long past   We love you. Drink some water. And we'll see ya'll real soon. And don't forget to catch the band in a town near you andyfrasco.com/tour Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, the band and/or the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com Check out Andy Frasco & The U.N. (Feat Little Stranger)'s new song, "Oh, What A Life" on iTunes, Spotify  Produced by Andy Frasco, Joe Angelhow, & Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Arno Bakker

In the series finale, we dive into the track “It's Not Your Fault,” a song that Brendan Bayliss thought might not be on the album at all. The discussion of this song leads to a conversation about Neil Young and his influence on Bayliss. We want to thank everyone for listening to the series, and please leave a review wherever you listen to podcasts, and share with those you think should hear it. Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Thirteen, we hear Brendan Bayliss talk about “Fenced In,” which was a reaction to the protests of the Summer of 2020, and to the ongoing pandemic. As with a lot of songs, the concept existed for a while, but was brought together by a unique set of circumstances. Jams which featured early hints of “Fenced In” are featured in this episode. The versions included are: 2012-02-03 Minneapolis (Der Bluten Kat, first jam)2014-10-25 Grand Rapids (All In Time; lyrical)2012-05-25 Summer Camp (2x2)Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Twelve, we focus on “Work Sauce,” a song that came together through a unique combination of serendipity, collaboration, and reflection on these truly unique times. Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger lead the discussion of this track.Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's up my Get Uncomfortable compadre!If you haven't yet, head to the review section of this podcast and leave us a rating & review if you find value in the show OR share the show with someone you know would enjoy it.Today we have Dr. Umphreys on the show and we talk a little bit about all the new services happening inside the Enlightened Athlete Building as well as Avery's new venture.If you think you or someone you know would benefit from some of the services Avery will be offering you can reach him at, 402-259-6477.Until next time, go get uncomfortable.Connect with us by shooting us an email at info@enlightenedathlete.comFind us on Instagram HERECheck out our Enlightened Athlete website

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Eleven we focus on the quiet ballad, buried deep in the second half of Asking For A Friend, “How About Now.” A simple acoustic song recorded in a single take, it showcases Brendan Bayliss's lyrical brilliance, and the simple approach the band took on their latest album. Highlighting his own sense of doubt around his songwriting as well as the immediate reception of the song by his bandmates and producers, this is a perfect encapsulation of what makes Bayliss such a constant in the world of Umphrey's McGee.Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles—a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Ten we turn our attention to “Always October.” This song was inspired by Bayliss's experience with parenthood—and the pros and cons of being a professional musician with a family at home—especially in October, when leaving for Fall Tours.Jake and Brendan talk about the use of major and minor keys, and how that helps communicate the subject matter in the song.Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Nine we begin to focus on the deep cuts of the album, with “Hiccup” up first. A song that showcases the unique differences between Cinninger and Bayliss's songwriting approach, it also displays the band's dedication to keeping things simple on the album. Finally we discuss the importance of a properly timed nap ahead of a guitar solo recording session.Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Eight we wrap up our backstage interview with Umphrey's McGee from Red Rocks. Talking in a circle with the band, we discuss the origins of the song “Escape Goat,” and how it blossomed immediately on stage. We chat about the pressures of the studio, the brilliance of Jake Cinninger nailing guitar solos, and the connection between the band and their fanbase as showcased in this song. Finally we talk about the first two performances of “Escape Goat,” which on back-to-back nights leapt off the stage into unknown musical terrains.Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Seven we continue our backstage interview with Umphrey's McGee from Red Rocks. Talking in a circle with the band, we discuss the inside joke nature of “Ordinary Times” as well as the impact of Andy Farag on the band's songwriting. In addition, we continue discussing the impact of influences on their songwriting and the evolution of the band's recording within the world of COVID. Finally we discuss the importance of the rhythm section on the band's songwriting and jamming, allowing drummer, Kris Meyers the opportunity to discuss how he builds riffs off Jake's demos.Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Six we begin a three-part series stemming from our live interview with Umphrey's McGee from backstage at Red Rocks. Talking in a circle with the band, we dive deep into Asking For A Friend, tying together larger themes from the series, while also getting a full back perspective on the songwriting and recording process. Starting with “Pure Saturation,” the song which birthed this podcast's theme song, we discuss the driving nature of the song, chat influences and emulating your heroes while staying true to yourself, as well as the opportunities presented by creative roadblocks.Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Five we talk with Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger about the song “New Wings.” Written by Cinninger and then sent to Bayliss for lyrical additions, it represents the “three chords and the truth” approach that defines much of Asking For a Friend. Focusing on the brilliant hook within the song, and the band's eagerness to play these songs live, we focus this episode on how Cinninger and Bayliss work together why a simpler approach to songwriting defined the best parts of Asking For a Friend.Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media & Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Three we talk with Jake Cinninger and Joel Cummins about the song “Dayville Monarchy.” As opposed to the previous songs from Asking For A Friend that we have looked at, Dayville Monarchy was presented to the band as a fully-realized demo created by Cinninger in his studio. Joel Cummins discusses the difference between working with this type of demo vs. something that might be more of a rough sketch of a song. We also learn about the group's exercise in writing lyrics together in the studio. Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media & Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Three we talk with Brendan Bayliss about the song “So Much.” Written in the late-aughts as a way to make up for two weeks of procrastination, the song is a three-chords-and-the-truth rarity in the UM catalog. Having been auditioned for a number of previous albums, it finally found its home in the Asking For A Friend sessions as its themes spoke clearly to the entire band during 2020. We discuss the origins of the song, its improvisational evolution, the freedom with which the band approached its recording session, and where Bayliss sees the song evolving going forward. Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome back to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media & Umphrey's McGee. This is a podcast about the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. In Episode Two we're focusing on the second single from the record, “Small Strides.” Joined again by singer/songwriter Brendan Bayliss and keyboardist Joel Cummins, we dive into the origins of the song from Brendan's college days, his craftsmanship during the first six months of the pandemic, and how a song can grow from an innocuous joke into an inspired piece of musical discovery. We focus on Cummins' keyboard wizardry and discuss how, over the course of a year, he layered his keys throughout to give the track the larger than life feel it has. Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to Talking Circles - a production of Osiris Media & Umphrey's McGee. Over the course of the next four months we'll dive into the making of Asking For A Friend with the members of Umphrey's McGee. We'll look at the inspirations behind each song, the songwriting process, the new techniques utilized to craft the songs, and where the band sees each song fitting into their live repertoire.In Episode One we're focusing on the first single from the record, “I Don't Know What I Want.” We're joined by singer/songwriter/guitarist Brendan Bayliss and keyboardist Joel Cummins to discuss the songwriting process, how Brendan combined two different ideas into a single song, and how the band crafted it into their first single throughout 2020. Throughout, we hear the song's stems and the original demo to give listeners an idea of how the song was built over time. Talking Circles is a production of Osiris Media and Umphrey's McGee. Audio production by Matt Dwyer. Written and Produced by Brian Brinkman, RJ Bee, and Kevin Browning. Art by Mark Dowd. All interviews and audio used with permission from Umphrey's McGee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talking Circles brings you inside the songwriting and collaborative process of Umphrey's McGee's 14th studio album, Asking For A Friend. Through comprehensive interviews with members of the band, we explore the inspirations behind theses songs - many of which were written during lockdown - the manner in which the band developed them & their transition to the live stage.Asking For A Friend comes out July 1st. Episodes will drop monthly in connection with new singles released ahead of the album. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join us for a tasty preview of The Umphreys "WOW" Show with Rob Turner & Jimmy Knowledge! Tune in to hear what this new, exciting biweekly podcast from the DATC Media Company will be like and get the full deal when "Side A" drops on March 9th! Featured in this episode: Hurt Bird Bath from Local Band Does OKDropped Among This Crowd Podcast Episode 189: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-rob-turner-jimmy-knowledge-announcing-the-umphreys-wow-showDATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.comDropped Among This Crowd Podcast: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.comCrooked Conversations: https://datcmediacompany.com/some-variations-2Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.comShow Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowdBook a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd":https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast"Dropped Among This Crowd" Official Store: https://datcmediacompany.com/datc-storeUmphrey's McGee Tour Dates:https://www.umphreys.com/tour/Wall of "WOW": https://datcmediacompany.com/wall-of-%22wow%22-wednesdayWhere you can find this week's guests on Twitter:The Umphrey's "WOW" show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/umWOWshowJimmy Knowledge: https://twitter.com/UMfactsRob Turner: https://twitter.com/RsTnerWhere you can listen to Inside out with Turner & Seth: https://www.insideoutwtns.com/

This week I am very pleased to welcome Rob Turner & Jimmy Knowledge to the show! Announcing the launch of their podcast and newest addition to the DATC Media Company family; The Umphreys WOW show!Premiering Wednesday February 23rd, the premise of this new show, is to tell the story of Umphrey's McGee through the history & personalities of their songs!Head to datcmediacompany.com to check out "Wow Wednesdays"!DATC Media Company: https://datcmediacompany.comCrooked Conversations: https://datcmediacompany.com/some-variations-2Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.comShow Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/Show Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowdBook a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd":https://datcmediacompany.com/contact/ola/services/be-on-dropped-among-this-crowd-podcast"Dropped Among This Crowd" Official Store: https://datcmediacompany.com/datc-storeUmphrey's McGee Tour Dates:https://www.umphreys.com/tour/Episode 188: https://droppedamongthiscrowdpod.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-groovesafe-founder-president-ashley-driscollWhere you can find GrooveSafe on the internet & social media:Website: https://groovesafe.org/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GrooveSafeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/groovesafe_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groovesafeCheck out the UMPHLove virtual silent auction with all proceeds benefiting GrooveSafe. Auction is now open until February 21st! https://datcmc.betterworld.org/auctions/umphlove-2Wall of "WOW": https://datcmediacompany.com/wall-of-%22wow%22-wednesdayWhere you can find this week's guests on Twitter:The Umphrey's "WOW" show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/umWOWshowJimmy Knowledge: https://twitter.com/UMfactsRob Turner: https://twitter.com/RsTnerWhere you can listen to Inside out with Turner & Seth: https://www.insideoutwtns.com/

Episode 101 is coming out as a celebration of my little girl becoming a not so little girl anymore. We have done the parental thing: we've blinked our eyes and this little human that was seriously just taking her first steps and just saying her first word is now turning 13 years old. How in the world does this happen? I don't even personally know Doc Brown, so how would I have borrowed his Delorean and accelerated it to 88 to get to where we are now?!So, the cliche is true. They all may be true: time flies. Your kids get older so quickly. Who are these wives and why are all of their tales so spot on?! This is a shorter than normal episode as I tell a little bit about how things were for me as a teenager as I celebrate the milestone birthday of my "baby girl". You can listen to this conversation by finding the Daddy Unscripted podcast, wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Tune In Radio, etc).As I say in each episode: for anyone who may need help during any difficult times: the National Suicide Prevention hotline: (800) 273-8255. Also, I have a Google Voice Number for ANY of you to use: (872) 444-6784. Leave me a message there and I will get in touch with you… or you can even just use that as a safe place to vent or whatever it may be.Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioInstagram and Twitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of Osiris Media! You can check out the Osiris Media website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comSpecial Outro music on this episode, "Love Train" was performed by multiple artists as part of a special performance to benefit Turnaround Arts http://turnaroundarts.kennedy-center.org and Playing For Change at http://playingforchange.com.You can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can always use my Google Voice number for comments, questions, etc.: (872) 444-6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this final part of the mini series, prepare for this year's 20th anniversary Summer Camp Music Festival by listening to Joel and I chat about:   •   Memorable versions of songs, like the Red Tape from 2011 (which can be heard at the end of this episode) •  Who's on this year's lineup and what sets Joel is hoping to catch    Show Notes + Links: Follow our hosts on social media: Joel Cummins: Twitter: @goldlikejoel Instagram: @goldlikejoelSara Jachimiak: Instagram: @sarajachimiakSummer Camp Music Festival: Summer Camp Music Festival | August 20-22, 2021 | Three Sisters Park : Summer Camp Music Festival (summercampfestival.com)Photo used in promo by: Grateful GypiesWhere you can find them: Website: Grateful Gypsies ~ Improvise your life.Instagram: @gratefulgypsiesDropped Among This Crowd Podcast: Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.comInstagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/Dropped Among This Crowd on YouTube:  https://tinyurl.com/y7zqveo5Where you can also watch video interviews on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/channel/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowdBook a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd":https://calendly.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpod"Dropped Among This Crowd" Official Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmongthisCrowdDropped Among This Crowd Media Company:Instagram: DATC Media Company (@datcmediacompany) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: DATCMediaCompany (@DatcMedia) / TwitterCheck out the NEW umphreak spotlight: Umphreak Spotlight (weebly.com)Much Obliged Yellow Balloons: Much Obliged Yellow Balloons (weebly.com)Umphrey's McGee Tour Dates: Tour Dates | Music | Concert Tour Dates | Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)YOU WALKED UP SHAKING IN YOUR BOOTS BUT YOU STOOD TALL AND LEFT A RAGING BULL - Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)

In part 3 Joel shares with Sara • a memorable and hilarious Ryan Stasik at Summer Camp story  • we talk about shows that he's seen at the festival over the years,  the one's that he's missed  and who's he's hoping to catch this year• the awesome story about meeting his wife Dasha  Show Notes + Links: Follow our hosts on social media: Joel Cummins: Twitter: @goldlikejoel Instagram: @goldlikejoelSara Jachimiak: Instagram: @sarajachimiakSummer Camp Music Festival: Summer Camp Music Festival | August 20-22, 2021 | Three Sisters Park : Summer Camp Music Festival (summercampfestival.com)Photo used in promo by: Grateful GypiesWhere you can find them: Website: Grateful Gypsies ~ Improvise your life.Instagram: @gratefulgypsiesDropped Among This Crowd Podcast: Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.comInstagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/Dropped Among This Crowd on YouTube:  https://tinyurl.com/y7zqveo5Where you can also watch video interviews on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/channel/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowdBook a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd":https://calendly.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpod"Dropped Among This Crowd" Official Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmongthisCrowdDropped Among This Crowd Media Company:Instagram: DATC Media Company (@datcmediacompany) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: DATCMediaCompany (@DatcMedia) / TwitterCheck out the NEW umphreak spotlight: Umphreak Spotlight (weebly.com)Much Obliged Yellow Balloons: Much Obliged Yellow Balloons (weebly.com)Umphrey's McGee Tour Dates: Tour Dates | Music | Concert Tour Dates | Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)YOU WALKED UP SHAKING IN YOUR BOOTS BUT YOU STOOD TALL AND LEFT A RAGING BULL - Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)

In part 2:  • Joel shares the very Spinal Tap type moment, the first time he met the guys in Moe. and dives a little into Umphrey's relationship with them.  • We talk some more about sit ins, who he would have liked to make a guest appearance  and answers the question, "has anyone ever said no to sitting in with Umphrey's?"•  Who he would love to have sit in at this year's Summer Camp Music Festival• That time Phil Lesh sat in with the band at Great American Music Hall back in 2004 Show Notes + Links: Follow our hosts on social media: Joel Cummins: Twitter: @goldlikejoel Instagram: @goldlikejoelSara Jachimiak: Instagram: @sarajachimiakSummer Camp Music Festival: Summer Camp Music Festival | August 20-22, 2021 | Three Sisters Park : Summer Camp Music Festival (summercampfestival.com)Photo used in promo by: Grateful GypiesWhere you can find them: Website: Grateful Gypsies ~ Improvise your life.Instagram: @gratefulgypsiesDropped Among This Crowd Podcast: Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.comInstagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/Dropped Among This Crowd on YouTube:  https://tinyurl.com/y7zqveo5Where you can also watch video interviews on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/channel/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowdBook a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd":https://calendly.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpod"Dropped Among This Crowd" Official Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmongthisCrowdDropped Among This Crowd Media Company:Website: Umphreak Spotlight (weebly.com)Instagram: DATC Media Company (@datcmediacompany) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: DATCMediaCompany (@DatcMedia) / TwitterUmphrey's McGee Tour Dates: Tour Dates | Music | Concert Tour Dates | Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)YOU WALKED UP SHAKING IN YOUR BOOTS BUT YOU STOOD TALL AND LEFT A RAGING BULL - Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)

In part one of this mini series;  •  Joel tells Sara what Summer Camp Music Festival means to him.  • We dive into our discussion about favorite sit ins over the years. Joel recalls some funny stories about his experience of being the one to sit in with a band, and shares some favorite sit ins that he's witnessed over the years. • We get into the Huey Lewis and the rUMors set in 2011, the iconic incarnation of "Godboner" with Gene Ween in 2015 and more! Show Notes + Links: Follow our hosts on social media: Joel Cummins: Twitter: @goldlikejoel Instagram: @goldlikejoelSara Jachimiak: Instagram: @sarajachimiakSummer Camp Music Festival: Summer Camp Music Festival | August 20-22, 2021 | Three Sisters Park : Summer Camp Music Festival (summercampfestival.com)Photo used in promo by: Grateful GypiesWhere you can find them: Website: Grateful Gypsies ~ Improvise your life.Instagram: @gratefulgypsiesDropped Among This Crowd Podcast: Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.comInstagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/Dropped Among This Crowd on YouTube:  https://tinyurl.com/y7zqveo5Where you can also watch video interviews on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/channel/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowdBook a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd":https://calendly.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpod"Dropped Among This Crowd" Official Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmongthisCrowdDropped Among This Crowd Media Company:Website: Umphreak Spotlight (weebly.com)Instagram: DATC Media Company (@datcmediacompany) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: DATCMediaCompany (@DatcMedia) / TwitterUmphrey's McGee Tour Dates: Tour Dates | Music | Concert Tour Dates | Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)YOU WALKED UP SHAKING IN YOUR BOOTS BUT YOU STOOD TALL AND LEFT A RAGING BULL - Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)

What's up Umphrey's McGee fans, it's Joel hope you're doing well! Got a very special announcement for you today, we're going to be doing a four part podcast mini series with Sara J  from Dropped Among  This Crowd Podcast called "Tales from Scamp". Going over all the greatest hits of Summer Camp Music Festival over the years. So in celebration of 20 years of Summer Camp, I hope you'll join us in checking these out. It was a lot of fun making them, lots of great stories!  We'll see at Summer Camp 2021! Show Notes + Links: Follow our hosts on social media: Joel Cummins: Twitter: @goldlikejoel Instagram: @goldlikejoelSara Jachimiak: Instagram: @sarajachimiakSummer Camp Music Festival: Summer Camp Music Festival | August 20-22, 2021 | Three Sisters Park : Summer Camp Music Festival (summercampfestival.com)Photo used in promo by: Grateful GypiesWhere you can find them: Website: Grateful Gypsies ~ Improvise your life.Instagram: @gratefulgypsiesDropped Among This Crowd Podcast: Email: droppedamongthiscrowdpod@gmail.comInstagram page: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/droppedamongthiscrowd/Dropped Among This Crowd on YouTube:  https://tinyurl.com/y7zqveo5Where you can also watch video interviews on IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpodcast/channel/Twitter: https://twitter.com/amongthiscrowdBook a conversation on "Dropped among this Crowd":https://calendly.com/droppedamongthiscrowdpod"Dropped Among This Crowd" Official Etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AmongthisCrowdDropped Among This Crowd Media Company:Website: Umphreak Spotlight (weebly.com)Instagram: DATC Media Company (@datcmediacompany) • Instagram photos and videosTwitter: DATCMediaCompany (@DatcMedia) / TwitterUmphrey's McGee Tour Dates: Tour Dates | Music | Concert Tour Dates | Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)YOU WALKED UP SHAKING IN YOUR BOOTS BUT YOU STOOD TALL AND LEFT A RAGING BULL - Umphrey's McGee (umphreys.com)

Episode 1 features Kris Myers of Umphrey's McGee. 

Episode 98 is my annual Father's Day episode. Last year was the first year I didn't post one of these. Fittingly, as we sat today (on Father's Day) and tried to remember what our family actually did to celebrate Father's Day last year: we did nothing. So, it works out that I didn't record or post my normal episode that year, either. I recorded this episode the day before Father's Day this time 'round... which means that I recorded it on Juneteenth. I talked in this episode about some of those goals that continue to drive me with doing this podcast. At the end of the episode, in my own way of paying attention to Juneteenth, I reminded you all that a great way to honor Black people is to shop Black-Owned Businesses. There are so many ways to find great lists and recommendations from people for how you can do that for what you may be looking for. As for me, I pointed y'all at just one place in particular for the time being: to hopefully future guest of the podcast, Mahogany Mommies. This is a small business run by a marvelous and genuine, single Black Mom who never fails to impress me with her sincerity and her drive. So, go check her out on Instagram @MahoganyMommies or go to her website at www.MahoganyMommies.com to show Joi some much-deserved love! Thanks, everyone, for doing that! You can listen to this conversation by finding the Daddy Unscripted podcast, wherever you listen to podcasts (Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Tune In Radio, etc).As I say in each episode: for anyone who may need help during any difficult times: the National Suicide Prevention hotline: (800) 273-8255. Also, I have a Google Voice Number for ANY of you to use: (872) 444-6784. Leave me a message there and I will get in touch with you... or you can even just use that as a safe place to vent or whatever it may be. You can follow Dave on Twitter: @DaveAlmy or even check out his website at www.adcpartners.com to see what his "day job" is.Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of Osiris Media! You can check out the Osiris Media website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can always use my Google Voice number for comments, questions, etc.: (872) 444-6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Listen as Ryan and I discuss which Classic Horror film kicked off his love for Horror, what his bands have been working on during quarantine, and much more on this week's episode! To Sign up for the Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/horrorflicksandguitarpicks Original Podcast Artwork by @LoudmouthThreads https://loudmouththreads.bigcartel.com/

This episode is all over the place....We get around to questions but first Grant has to explore cameo and tell us his awful Night Stalker prank idea. Shout out to Kris Myers of Umphrey's Mcgee and Mozzie The Ozzie! Send us a question - (910)-557-2871! Thanks for listening!

Not the whole set, it starts during 40's Theme. SETLIST: 40's Theme, The Triple Wide, Hajimemashite, Phils Farm> I Heard it Through the Grapevine> Glory> Phils Farm, Higgins..... then the phone died. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/phunnybones/support

Ofosu of the Balance meditation app is my guest for Episode 85. Ofosu is also known in the music world as "Born I", and you can find his music basically everywhere (Soundcloud, Spotify, Youtube). This is the 3rd of the "We're Here, Alone Together" episodes; meaning we don't really get into the whole fatherhood side of things. We recorded this episode on June 6, 2020, just 12 days after the murder of George Floyd by police officers in Minneapolis. I have been very outspoken about how much meditation via the Balance app has helped me from the onset of the new world we live in due to Covid-19. I reached out to Ofosu some time ago, after I saw that he's a Dad. I wanted to have him as part of the podcast to learn more about his own familial history and to, of course, thank him for his work with Balance. However, family history took a back seat when our country found itself in the middle of its own writing of history right now. With all of the protests and the surging battle for racial equality that we find ourselves in, I humbly asked Ofosu if he wouldn't mind turning the focus of our conversation on that. 5 years ago, he wrote a song called "I Can't Breathe" following the tragic deaths of Eric Garner, Mike Brown, Trayvon Martin and so many other unarmed Black men, women and children. Sadly, five years later, this song is still incredibly relevant.So, this is that conversation that is filled with a mutual hope. A white man in Southern California talking with a Black man in Maryland. A larger transcript from the episode is available on www.daddyunscripted.comMake sure you check out the Balance app on your devices. They do a lot of live meditations on Mondays on their Instagram account, so you should add @BalanceApp on Instagram and Twitter. Find Born I on Spotify, SoundCloud and Youtube. You can follow his music accounts on Instagram and Twitter as well by finding @bornimusic Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of Osiris Media! You can check out the Osiris Media website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can use my Google Voice Number at 872.444.6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2nd Episode of my side series of the Daddy Unscripted podcast: We're Here Alone Together (W.H.A.T.) features my longtime friend Ana who is a doctor in Bucharest, Romania. When I started this side project of my podcast, I immediately thought of Ana and a conversation I had with her a little over a month ago about how things got out of control quickly with the spread of the Corona Virus. The stories she told were both fascinating and immensely troubling. Ana talked about a large number of Romanian citizens who were lying about their travels after returning to the country from Italy (where the virus had begun its massive rampage of the country). I'm not pulling in a fact-checker here, because I am not a news source. So, let's just be clear on that. But some of what she told me is just so sensational. A Senator who was infected that refused to go into quarantine who continued to speak in public and meet with people. A policeman who was infected that, amongst other things, went to a club with 200 or more people in attendance. These people who lied about their travels from Italy. One of them was because he had been in Italy with his mistress and didn't want to get caught in the lie by his wife.I've known Ana for close to 15 years now and when we started talking about how Romania was getting affected by Covid-19 when everything started happening, I became instantly concerned for her well-being. I, honestly and a bit selfishly was relieved when I learned that she wasn't being moved into any front line work at the hospital with Covid patients. However, as you hear in her own words, the changes put into place as to what Ana's job would now entail may have kept her slightly safer, but it also crushed her morale a bit: keeping her from doing what she has spent so much of her life working toward: helping others. Essentially, this has all left Ana feeling very useless. And hearing Ana verbalize that made me incredibly sad. We spent some time talking about how people all over are dealing with this same feeling of uselessness. The reality that this exists all over is important to recognize.As I say in each episode: for anyone who may need help during any difficult times: the National Suicide Prevention hotline: (800) 273-8255. Also, I have a Google Voice Number for ANY of you to use: (872) 444-6784. Leave me a message there and I will get in touch with you... or you can even just use that as a safe place to vent or whatever it may be. Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of Osiris Media! You can check out the Osiris Media website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can use my Google Voice Number at 872.444.6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 83: Matt Darwin, listener of the podcast, becomes an important guest! Matt was so real, honest, and open in this conversation about the path for him and his wife from having an only child to adding a 4th to their little family of 3.Matt normally would be making the commute to his law firm in Manhattan from his home in New Jersey on the daily. But, at the time we recorded this (April 8, 2020), shelter-in-place and quarantine life had been underway for close to a month. We spent some time talking about how things are on the east coast for him with the new world we find ourselves in currently.Matt reached out to me with the proposition of being a guest with a story that he had not yet heard on the podcast: parents toiling with the decision to add another child to their family or not. We agreed it would be a great discussion to have for multiple reasons. It took us some time to nail everything down to record and, by the time we got everything settled, Matt reached back out to me with some news.Life has its way, oftentimes, of making decisions for us. Matt's wife had recently told him that she was pregnant again. While our conversation was going to be more about "are we really going to do this?", it looked like we now were going to talk about "how are we going to do this?"Matt's wife works as a psychotherapist. Matt details that she dealt with some level of postpartum depression after their first child was born. So, the discussions they have had about preparing for what may occur down the road with their second child are incredibly important. Not just for them and their future family, but for some of us all to hear, as well. The self-awareness is real!I said it more than once in this episode: I am proud of the braveness and foresight that Matt and his wife have displayed and are still working through. I would give them both a huge award (if I had two of these) for doing the tough work of not only being real about who they are, but what they can to better that situation for themselves, their first-born and for their soon to be new-comer. Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of Osiris Media! You can check out the Osiris Media website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can always use my Google Voice number for comments, questions, etc.: (872) 444-6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The official First Episode of my side series of the Daddy Unscripted podcast: We're Here Alone Together (W.H.A.T.) is here. My guest is Jose Rosado, who was on Daddy Unscripted Episodes 7 and 10. If you remember, Jose was instrumental in helping Daddy Unscripted become a podcast. A big part of that is because Jose had his own podcast going strong back then: The Angry Millenial Podcast. Jose works in the Mental Health field and his family of four live in Maryland. His wife (Jess) and I have been friends for close to 15 years now. Jess is extremely talented and gifted in many ways and when the whole Corona Virus thing started sweeping through, she was one of the people who took it upon themselves to learn how to make masks. She quickly started working day in and out, making masks to donate to local hospitals and healthcare workers. She made quite a number of masks for the staff at the animal hospital I manage and you should check out all of her stuff at www.umecreative.com In this episode, Jose and I talk about how the quarantine situation and sheltering-in-place can definitely mess with a person's mental health. He made it very clear that if you do need to work with a therapist at any level, but never locked in with one before this all started, you can still make that happen! He suggested going to https://www.psychologytoday.com/us and using the site to find a therapist. I'm so glad we had this conversation just in time for the start of Mental Health Awareness Month, May of 2020. I mean: EVERY month in 2020 should absolutely continue to focus on our Mental Health. Right?As I say in each episode: for anyone who may need help during any difficult times: the National Suicide Prevention hotline: (800) 273-8255. Also, I have a Google Voice Number for ANY of you to use: (872) 444-6784. Leave me a message there and I will get in touch with you... or you can even just use that as a safe place to vent or whatever it may be. Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of Osiris Media! You can check out the Osiris Media website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can use my Google Voice Number at 872.444.6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Introductory episode to the Daddy Unscripted side subset of episodes called We're Here Alone Together aka W.H.A.T.As I was recording a Live Youtube video on April 11, a vague notion I had became a solid plan. I was talking about "how are we coping with this new world right now" with Aaron and Apple from the No Simple Road podcast and Mike Finoia from the Amigos podcast. You can watch that video on the Osiris Media youtube channel, by the way.I had already completed my 2-part episodes called "Love In The Time Of Covid". As an "essential worker", and one who manages a staff of 40+ other essential workers, this time has been very impactful for me. I have really had to take on the task of being very mindful of my own emotions and mindset. Not only am I also responsible for my wife and two kids, but I feel the weight of that responsibility for all of the people at my work, as well. I've talked with a lot of people during this time and I've heard a myriad of stories of how people's lives have changed and are being affected. I think it's important, now more than ever, for us to talk openly about things. Communication is so meaningful to us, as humans. And, now, that is being put to the test. Whether it's because we are in some semblance of quarantine or shelter-in-place in our homes... or because, when we are out in the world, for a lot of us, we are wearing masks. So, I decided to explore what's going on in people's lives right now. All kinds of people, from a myriad of backgrounds and locations. And, quite exciting for me: this is opening up the podcast to my talking to ANYONE. Yep... not just Dads, but Moms too. And not just parents, really, either. So, don't be surprised if I take this opportunity to record with a lot more women than men for this little podcast side-road. I hope you'll join all of us on this journey. I expect to learn a lot about the human spirit, new ways that some of us can cope and help our family members through this time as well as gaining some perspective on what some of us may be going through and locking arms with other lovely humans. As I say in each episode: for anyone who may need help during any difficult times: the National Suicide Prevention hotline: (800) 273-8255. Also, I have a Google Voice Number for ANY of you to use: (872) 444-6784. Leave me a message there and I will get in touch with you... or you can even just use that as a safe place to vent or whatever it may be. Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of the Osiris Media! You can check out the Osiris Media website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can use my Google Voice Number at 872.444.6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 78 is an incredibly open, honest, deep and real conversation with associate professor and author Matt Sienkiewicz. This episode was recorded a year ago, I hate to say. Due to some significant technical issues, it's just now finally seeing the light of day.I am not going to publicly flog myself too much for that. It is what it is at this point and I couldn't feel more guilty and apologetic about it to Matt. But, with that said: I didn't give up and it's here! Aged like a fine wine that just needed a little more time to go from "great" to "life-changing".The episode actually started the way I thought it might: with us talking about Matt's work surrounding comedy. I was struck originally by everything he does surrounding the study of comedy. It truly fascinates me and I wish I had that experience with the little bit of college I did way back when.We eventually did the norm and had Matt work his way back into his paternal history. And... goodness me. The game changed there. Whether he was talking about his Grandfather or his Dad, it was just ... not warm and fuzzy. I think that's safe to say.I get that everyone does not have the greatest and most loving relationship with their parents. I truly do understand that and don't live in a fairy tale world of thinking that just doesn't exist. I did have a great relationship with my Dad, but I know that isn't just the way for all men.That Matt was okay with openly discussing even the lows of his relationships really changed what I thought might be the course of our conversation. We really spent a lot of time on those relationships.I learned a lot from this discussion. I gained a ton of respect for Matt and, as I said in the episode: the fact that he is not allowing himself to keep the pattern alive that he was raised into of men who didn't really show much love or interest in their children is tremendous.You can follow Matt on Twitter: @mediastudied or even check out his website at www.mediastudied.com to see what he is up to and all of the books and projects he has worked on.Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of Osiris Media! You can check out the Osiris Media website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can always use my Google Voice number for comments, questions, etc.: (872) 444-6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 77 is the second half of my conversation with fellow music fan, recovered alcoholic, remarkable stay-at-home Dad and future podcaster: Jason Ronk. We pick up the conversation right where Part 1 left off (if you didn't hear that yet, take the time to go back... great stuff in there and, you know, it's part 1 of 2. Would you watch The Godfather II without devouring the original first?)Jason takes us back into his mid-'90s history and what music really started to do for him at that time of his life. He traces directly back to a friend of his putting on Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" album and remembers that really driving him further in his desire to be a musician. In 1994 and 1995, Jason was not only getting introduced to the Grateful Dead and Phish but his one and only time seeing Jerry Garcia on stage was the Grateful Dead's final official concert before Jerry's untimely and unfortunate death: the July 1995 show at Soldier Field in Chicago. "...I found my people... I had no clue what it was, but I knew that I fit..." That snippet of Jason's description of being around the community of Deadheads at Soldier Field, whether in the parking lot or in the actual show, I think resonates with a lot of us. It absolutely hit the mark for me... it all sounded incredibly familiar to my first time in a parking lot at a show back on New Year's Eve weekend in 1990. Drum circle, and all. Jason walked through the most difficult times of his life, talking about all of the craziness that his struggle with alcoholism put him through. One of my favorite things Jason said during our entire conversation came soon after that: "...my life really began on July 4, 2015... when I met my wife..." I mentioned this in my intro of the episode, but a big reason that we talked when we did for these episodes was that Jason was set to meet with Trey before one of his shows. His re-telling of that night and the extraordinary circumstances surrounding it gave me goosebumps. It's always refreshing when you hear about a celebrity or someone who spends some of their life "in the spotlight" and people talk about how humble or friendly or just overall cool that person is. Jason's meetup with Trey fell right in line with that. And this is the way it seems like all of the stories of people meeting Trey out and about are, of late. I won't spell out the whole experience here... it won't do it justice. Truly. If for no other reason, you should check out the actual episode to hear Jason tell about this awesome experience. Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of Osiris Media! You can check out the Osiris Media website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can always use my Google Voice number for comments, questions, etc.: (872) 444-6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 75 is the second half of my conversation with musician, podcaster, Youtuber, Dad and all-around awesome guy: Amar Sastry. You may know Amar from his Anatomy of a Jam series on Youtube or his tweets breaking down and playing portions of Phish songs on his acoustic guitar or his work on the Osiris Media podcast network's video version of The Drop (which is also done as a podcast). Amar is all over the map... in a very good way.If you didn't somehow catch the first part of our conversation, you really must. This episode picks up immediately where the previous episode ended: with Amar walking us through what he remembers of his family's move from rural India to New York when he was just 5 or 6 years old.His story is so refreshing. I know I don't speak for everyone, and I would never claim anything of the sort... but, hearing about what it's like for people to come from much humbler means to a new home with a far different situation and lifestyle. It's hard not to, but we really can so easily take so much for granted in our lives.I know that not everyone has the opportunity in their lives to travel to different countries. I feel extremely fortunate to have visited multiple foreign countries in my lifetime. As odd as it may sound, I truly relish the time I've spent in places where people do not have the extravagances that are easily attainable where I live. Every time I have returned home from a place like that, it's like my eyes are opened anew to the reality of the world that we live in, rather than just the microcosm of where I have spent the majority of my life.We leapfrogged rapidly to Amar's work that he does with regards to music... which is pretty widespread. We got right into how Amar decided to start creating videos for Youtube. I'll type some of my favorite quotes by Amar during this part of our conversation below:"I think music theory has completely ruined an entire generation of guitar players". "Music is the one place where we should feel free... where we shouldn't have rules."We talked about his work on his "Anatomy of a Jam" videos on Youtube and then I started to fanboy out and tell him how much I get out of the videos that he posts on Twitter, predominantly of him playing a section of a Phish song on his acoustic guitar. Near the beginning of this episode, I included a full version he shared with me of his take on "When The Circus Comes To Town", a Los Lobos tune that Phish covers.You can find more about Amar at his website: www.amarguitar.com or by watching his Youtube channel, also named amarguitar and you can follow his Twitter at username @brahmin_noodles.Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of the Osiris Podcast Network! You can check out the Osiris Pod website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can always use my Google Voice number for comments, questions, etc.: (872) 444-6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 74 is the first half of my conversation with musician, podcaster, Youtuber, Dad and all-around awesome guy: Amar Sastry. You may know Amar from his Anatomy of a Jam series on Youtube or his tweets breaking down and playing portions of Phish songs on his acoustic guitar or his work on the Osiris Media podcast network's video version of The Drop (which is also done as a podcast). Amar is all over the map... in a very good way. We kicked off the episode talking about a lot of the "new parent stuff" that Amar and his wife are going through, being around a year and a half into the parental game with their little girl. For anyone near my age, I mentioned a blast from the past phrase: "kids having kids". Or was it "babies having babies"? Either way, that section of our discussion ended with a rousing cheer by me of: "You go, Geriatrics!" Eventually, we worked our way into the history of Amar through his father and his grandparents. It was very interesting to hear about some of their mindset and the ways that their surroundings shaped them, in many different ways than I'd reckon that happened for a lot of us. Our conversation turned to us talking about some of the things that hold a lot of us back from taking on things in life. It rolled into a solid discussion about fear and behaviors and changing our mindset and patterns in order to take control of our lives a little more and basically raging against some of the ways we are wired as humans.I was totally surprised when I told Amar about my time in India with a previous job that I was in the city of Bangalore, and that happens to be where Amar has spent a lot of his time, as well, since he has family there. I told Amar about the hilarity of my experience with the cultural phenomenon some may call the "Indian head wobble" or bobble. Don't believe me? Look it up. Part of Wikipedia's description will show you how confusing it can be... read this: "...a form of nonverbal communication, it may mean yes, good, maybe, ok, or I understand..." It makes me laugh a little that this is pretty much where this first portion of our conversation ended. But, it just fit well and didn't break into the next chunk of our discussion at all. Not only will you have to check out Part 2 with Amar for that... you'll want to hear that. Take my word for it.As I randomly decided to give kind of an advertisement/shout-out to this great product, I will remind you to check out www.WolfmanWhiskers.com for any of you men who need some fantastical beard balm and other products of that sort.You can find more about Amar at his website: www.amarguitar.com or by watching his Youtube channel, also named amarguitar and you can follow his Twitter at username @brahmin_noodles. Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of the Osiris Podcast Network! You can check out the Osiris Pod website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can always use my Google Voice number for comments... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 72 is another of my solo Thanksgiving episodes. This one is very unique and heavily inspired by my having just seen the new movie focusing on the life of Mr. Rogers starring Tom Hanks titled "A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood". It was my birthday the night that I recorded this episode actually: Monday, November 25th. When my wife asked me the week before my birthday how I wanted to celebrate, I told her that beyond anything else, I wanted to go and see this new Mr. Rogers movie with her. Mr. Rogers was an enormous part of my childhood and immensely meaningful and inspirational to me. I have always maintained a very special place in my heart for Mr. Rogers, and I am all for and all about the continued spotlight on the man and his legacy. In this episode, I focused on two of the things that really seemed to be two of the biggest themes for my year: 1) opening up about my suicide attempt 25 years ago, and 2) re-acquainting myself with the life and the work of Mr. Rogers and the epiphany of how much so many of his theories and practices align with what I try to do with my life. During the course of this episode, I was talking about one of my personal pet peeves of the "I'm not going to smile at you but I will press my lips together instead and that is the 'smile' you'll get..." that I think a lot of us do, myself absolutely included. That evolved into my challenging myself (and any others of you) to make a point every single day for the rest of this year to give a big, genuine smile to 5 people I don't know during the course of each day. Maybe we can start some kind of chain of humankindness and love to others just by starting off with those smiles. Who's with me?! I am not sure if I need to say this after what you may have already read here, and after you listen to this actual episode... but I can not encourage you enough to go see "A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood". Also: go see it in the theater. I would love for Hollywood to see success from this film and for that to possibly greenlight some similar projects that may just be good movies that help people, while entertaining. Daddy Unscripted can be found on: iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In Radio Twitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.com Daddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of the Osiris Podcast Network! You can check out the Osiris Pod website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com. Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.com You can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can always use my Google Voice number for comments, questions, etc.: (872) 444-6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 71 features half of the tandem that puts together the "Beyond The Pond" podcast, Dave Goldstein. Dave adds to my list of guests that come from our glorious Osiris Media podcast network.I was thrilled when Dave reached out to me about being on the podcast. I had his partner from the BtP podcast, Brian Brinkman, on the podcast a little over a year ago for Episodes 50 & 51. They do such a great job with their podcast and, honestly, I have always dug Dave's voice from their episodes that I was happy to have a long conversation with him for Daddy Unscripted.And, a long conversation is exactly what we had. We talked and recorded for over 3 hours. I really toiled with the editing of this episode. For way too long. And then it dawned on me: two-parter!So, this is the first half of our conversation. We talk about his family history, stories about his Dad and how he and his Mom met. Did someone say "met"? We also go into how the New York Mets became a major part of his family history.We went through a bit of the story of how Dave became a Dad for the first time some 4 plus years ago. Just as we started to get into their journey to bring a second child into being, it seemed like the best place to split our conversation into two halves and post this section as Part 1.The "Beyond the Pond" podcast can be found pretty much anywhere you find your podcasts: iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher Radio, etc.Beyond the Pond has a page on Medium at medium.com/beyond-the-pondDaddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of the Osiris Podcast Network! You can check out the Osiris Pod website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to daddyunscripted@gmail.com and you can always use my Google Voice number for comments, questions, etc.: (872) 444-6784. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Episode 70 features singer-songwriter Griffin House. Griffin has been making music for over 15 years now and he is still working hard and remaining incredibly true to himself and who he wants to be as an artist.When Griffin's management contacted me about having him on the podcast, quite frankly, I had to rush to the internet to see who this guy was. I spent the next ten minutes or so reading various bios and snippets of interviews and album reviews and my interest was open to the idea. Then, I clicked play on a preview of his coming documentary "Rising Star" and I couldn't reply to the original email quickly and enthusiastically enough.We worked out some specifics and I went home that night and started picking my way through some of Griffin's older albums. Wow. Man, oh, man... I sure did want to talk with this guy! I truly did become an instant fan that first day.In our conversation, Griffin spins some great histories about his family, his youth and his intense connections with his paternal line, as well as to his Mother's Father. It was really cool to hear about strong the connection was (and still is) between the men in their families.Griffin details the path that led him to music back in High School. He talks about some of the crossroads of his life that he passed up or diverted from to see where music would take him instead. I'd say he made a pretty fantastic choice in doing that.It sometimes seems cliché to think about musicians dealing with or even battling addiction. So, I wasn't completely floored or taken aback when Griffin started to talk about his personal struggle with alcohol as a touring musician. But, how forthcoming he was and humble in talking about how it was something that affected others, including, at that time, his new wife, was really refreshing.I am so happy I got to have this conversation with Griffin. We really connected on a number of things and, with my last episode and some of the current suicide crisis that is affecting musicians and artists, it was really meaningful to hear him talk about, even briefly, how he had his own suicidal thoughts that he had to overcome.With that, I will remind you all how important it is that we ALL TALK. We talk about any struggles we may be having... we talk with those around us and offer ourselves up as safe people to our friends and family and loved ones; people that are capable of *just listening*, without the added pressure of feeling like we have to *fix* things for others.So... with *that* said, I will, again, give you all these two phone numbers: My Google Voice Number for *ANYONE* to use: (872) 444-6784. And the National Suicide Prevention hotline: (800) 273-8255.You can find all things Griffin House by going to his website: https://griffinhousemusic.com/Daddy Unscripted can be found on:iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher Radio | Google Play | Tune-In RadioTwitter: @DaddyUnscriptedFacebook: Daddy UnscriptedWebsite: www.daddyunscripted.comDaddy Unscripted is proud to be a part of the Osiris Podcast Network! You can check out the Osiris Pod website to see what other great podcasts are part of the network by going to OsirisPod.com. Osiris is partnered with JamBase and JamBase empowers music fans everywhere to go see live music. You should check them out at Jambase.com.Intro and Outro music proudly provided with a partnership by Umphrey's McGee. Check them out at www.Umphreys.comYou can send questions and suggestions for future guests to us via email to

Episode 63 features Adam Scheinberg, who wears and has worn many hats in his life. Adam is the architect of Phish.net (as you know it today). He also did a lot of the masterminding of AllThings.Umphreys.com and does a major portion of the web work for them. If that somehow isn't enough for you (because it wasn't for Adam!), he is also the president of the Mockingbird Foundation.Adam was directed to me by Brando Rich of Cash or Trade (you may remember him from episode 54). Adam had helped with some of the initial frameworks for the CashorTrade site and their coding, so it was cool that Brando thought to recommend him for the podcast.Born and raised in Connecticut, Adam's family actually originated from the state of New York. Some of his family still resides in Connecticut, while he has actually moved down that coast a bit to reside in Florida. He starts off with some pretty astounding quick hits about his Grandfather and his life.Adam was set to follow in his own Father's footsteps: becoming a lawyer. He tells about the day that he was set to turn in his paperwork to apply for law school. He got some serious cold feet on what his previous plan for life had been and that became every bit the life-changing event that it sounds like.This path change ended up leading to Adam taking some time off to head out of the U.S., following Phish on their European tour in 1998 after he graduated college. Looking forward to "an adventure that had no direction", Adam packed his bags and headed off alone to travel to Europe.Following his amazing time in Europe, meeting some people who would re-enter his life later down the road, Adam entered the world of computer programming. His disdain for the setlist randomizer on Phish.net led to him reaching out to offer to fix it for them. This became, really, the catalyst for him eventually taking on a complete re-write of the Phish.net website.He originally started kind of toying with the site while Phish was on hiatus. Coincidentally, their decision to reunite came while Adam was working on re-tooling the site. The powers that be contacted Adam, essentially asking him how much longer it would take for him to have the site reconstructed and ready to go.Adam shares my respect for Umphrey's McGee and said "they are a band not afraid of taking technical risks". He talked a little bit about having written the tools to specifically help the band write their setlists. I have always been very real and forthcoming about how much I love what the band and their management does. They are imaginative, they are extremely thoughtful about their fans, they think way outside of the box and they love to keep it fresh.I loved hearing the stories that Adam told about the band and their dedication to their craft for what they play onstage at their shows, as well as for the product they deliver overall to the fans. I shared a story of my own from an LA show that I got to spend some time backstage with the band before the show and how a tease made its way into a song that night and how I got to see it all take shape. A special moment that I don't take for granted at all.After working our way further into his professional life, we made our way through his personal and family life as well. Adam talks about meeting his wife, their marriage and quickly starting their family. We evolved into talking about TV and movies with our kids and some of the things each of us have lucked out with our kids watching that isn't as painful as, say, Caillou (not really at all sorry, Caillou).It took us a while to get to it, but Adam talked about his move into the Mockingbird Foundation. He created some goals for the foundation and eventually made the tough decision to step down from Phish.net. I'm shortening this (that's what the episode is for, people!), but eventually this all just led to Adam becoming the President of the Mockingbird Foundation. Some of the stories he tells about grants that he has been able to be a part of with the Foundation are completely... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy sits down with his rockstar Uncle, Mike Dillon to start the show. They talk about the hardships of constant road life, and inspire each other to fight through the writer blocks in order to continue making fearless music. Then on the interview hour we have Jam legends Ryan Stasik and Joel Cummins from Umphrey's McGee to talk about all things Umph and how to have a long and healthy career in this ever changing industry. This is Episode 37.  Follow us on Instagram @worldsavingpodcast For more information on Andy Frasco, tour dates, the band and the blog, go to: AndyFrasco.com The views discussed on this podcast do not necessarily reflect those of the guests. Keep up with the Jam legends, Umphrey's McGee www.umphreys.com Check out Andy's new single, "Waiting Game" on iTunes and Spotify Produced by Andy Frasco Joe Angelhow Chris Lorentz Audio mix by Chris Lorentz Featuring: Arno Bakker Shawn Eckels Dolav Cohen Alex Greer Mike Dillon Ahri Findling 

On this episode, Kim Smootz sits down with the band MotherFunkShip out of Conway, AR, at Black Apple Crossing in Springdale, AR before a show. The band is definitely one to keep an eye on this next year They have been hitting up the whole state and other cities in the Shindigmusic.net web. If you are a fan of Umphreys, Tauk, and bands in that vein, definitely check them out! Motherfunkship - (https://www.motherfunkship.com/) (https://www.facebook.com/motherfunkship/) Shindigmusic.net - (http://www.shindigmusic.net)     Be sure to subscribe to the podcast!

When you do anything for 20 years with a group of people you spend a great amount of time travelling, sleeping, eating and working with, you begin to build not only a strong bond, but also a connection to whatever it is you are doing. Such is the case for Umphrey’s McGee one of the most talked about bands in the scene. With their 11th studio album due out in January, I had the opportunity to sit down with Joel Cummins to talk about about that record “it’s not us”, and their 20th anniversary. If you know Umphrey’s McGee, and know their music, you’re bound to agree that “The Silent Type” may be one of their most accessible songs to date. In fact “it’s not us” is filled with all kinds of music that really honed in on the band’s songwriting ability and musicianship. Joel Cummins has been with the band since day one, and when we sat down to chat the conversation naturally started with questions bout being together for 20 years…. You can learn more about Umphrey’s McGee at Umphreys.com.   You can listen to this episode below, or by connecting and subscribing to one of the podcast platforms here or search your favorite podcast platform for “The Sound Podcast”; Itunes: http://bit.ly/sndpodi TuneIn: http://bit.ly/sndti Stitcher: http://bit.ly/sndsti GooglePlay: http://bit.ly/sndplay Check out The Sound Podcast on Youtube, and subscribe today.  Get The Sound Podcast App: http://bit.ly/TSPAPPS Show Notes:  00:46 - The Silent Type - Taken from Umphrey’s McGee’s upcoming record “it’s not us” 04:14 Interview  40:26 Ringo - Taken from a live performance November 3rd, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.