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Will Watts with Coalition for the Homeless joins us for this month's hot topic: right to shelter. Host K-DiD and Will discuss the background of the right to shelter in NYC, including Callahan v. Carey, the current landscape with the policy, how it relates to housing, and more. The Legal Aid Society Homeless Rights hotline: 1-800-649-9125 Monday-Friday from 10 am -3 pm Email or DM us to share your story: NYCHearOurVoices@gmail.com Hear Our Voices on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok account links can be found on Linktr.ee/nyc_hov Check out the HOV resources packet: bit.ly/40pB4p8 Coalition for the Homeless https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/ Crisis Intake: Call 1-888-358-2384 Every weekday 9 am -5 pm NY SANE Coalition https://www.ny-sane.org/ About Callahan Consent Decree https://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/our-programs/advocacy/legal-victories/the-callahan-legacy-callahan-v-carey-and-the-legal-right-to-shelter/ NYC311 https://portal.311.nyc.gov/ DHS' Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing (PATH) intake center - apply for shelter https://www.nyc.gov/site/dhs/shelter/families/families-with-children-applying.page Brochure https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dhs/downloads/pdf/path-brochure.pdf HRA Guide for Housing Instability https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/BK-9-SOI-NewGuideForRenters.pdf About Source of Income Discrimination https://www.nyc.gov/site/cchr/media/source-of-income.page FAQ for Source of Income Discrimination https://www.nyc.gov/assets/cchr/downloads/pdf/materials/FairHouse_FAQs-Tenant-English.pdf Unlock NYC (support for discrimination) https://weunlock.nyc Housing Vouchers Section 8 https://www.nyc.gov/site/nycha/section-8/about-section-8.page CityFHEPS https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/cityfheps.page FHEPS https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/fheps.page Special One-Time Assistance (SOTA) https://www.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/sota.page Programs for Refugee Services in NYS - https://otda.ny.gov/programs/bria/programs.asp
Johnny Watts has dreams of becoming the ultimate Crossfire champion, while Frankie Carlino has dreams of his own. Will Watts win the trophy? Will Frankie win the Heart of Veronica? Are we really shutting down the mall? Find out on an all-new episode of Watts Corner!Watts Corner was created by:@EgoEbrius@ZacFieldsend@jakesmith4490
Sermon by Will Watts
A continuation of The House On Cranston. Frankie goes on a mission to find a cure for being transformed into a Wolfsquatch ( Half Werewolf / Sasquatch). Watts joins his neighbors (Feldog) rollerblade team and enters a Wall Grind Contest. Will Frankie find a cure? Will Watts win the skating contest?Tune in and find out, on an all-new episode of Watts Corner.
Hannah and Michelle talk about Team USA's world championship roster - who got snubbed, who surprised us, and what does this mean in the quad cycle? We also take a look a the top ten finalists for the Patty Kazmaier award for the top player in college hockey. Will Watts become the second player to win two Patty Kaz awards? Will three Wisconsin players make the top three finalists? Will Hannah every stop buying wine at a gas station? You'll have to listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hannah and Michelle talk about Team USA's world championship roster - who got snubbed, who surprised us, and what does this mean in the quad cycle? We also take a look a the top ten finalists for the Patty Kazmaier award for the top player in college hockey. Will Watts become the second player to win two Patty Kaz awards? Will three Wisconsin players make the top three finalists? Will Hannah every stop buying wine at a gas station? You'll have to listen to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this episode, Santana interviews her friend Will Watts about the profound affect ayahuasca ceremonies in Peru had on his metal health, PTSD, relationships and human potential. First, Will details his experience working with plant medicine under the guidance of Shamans. Then, having been so positively affected by lessons gifted to him by the plant medicine, Will becomes passionate about sharing these gifts with other veterans and is in the beginning stages of producing a documentary where a film crew follows a team of veterans as they experience the healing affects of plant medicine for the first time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/NerdaciousBehavior/message
Episode #147: From AI to to the EP, we discuss trends and innovation in the music industry. First, journalist Cherie Hu shares a few music tech developments to look out for in 2019. Then, Jon Chattman explains his recent article "How the EP Killed the LP Star." Finally, Eric "Skippy" Mueller of Pirate's Press updates us on what's happening in vinyl. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
In Part Five of Girl Germs, 'Pottymouth' reaches a new generation of artists while the Brats reflect on their legacy and what's next. Featuring (in order of appearance): Rachel Aggs (Shopping, Trash Kit) Marissa Paternoster (Screaming Females, Noun) Katie Alice Greer and Daniele Daniele (Priests) Corin Tucker (Heavens to Betsy, Sleater-Kinney, Filthy Friends) Molly Neuman (Bratmobile, The PeeChees, The Frumpies) Erin Smith (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts) Transcript: bit.ly/girlgerms5 Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Episode #146: One of the least talked about and perhaps most important topics for musicians to understand is copyright. What is it, how do you copyright your music, and what's the point of doing so? On this episode, we cover the basics of copyright with IP lawyer Peter Vaughan Shaver and musician Simon Tam. We also hear from Jessica Sobhraj, CEO of Cosynd, a platform created for creators to protect their work. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
In Part Four of Girl Germs, the media gets wind of Bratmobile and the riot grrrl movement as a new era of representation for women and girls in music is set into motion. At the same time, the band's breakup looms. Featuring (in order of appearance): Tae Won Yu (Kicking Giant) Molly Neuman (Bratmobile, The PeeChees, The Frumpies) Erin Smith (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts) Corin Tucker (Heavens to Betsy, Sleater-Kinney, Filthy Friends) Evelyn McDonnell (Writer) Transcript: bit.ly/girlgerms4 Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Episode #145: In 1971, Bruce Iglauer founded Chicago-based indie blues label Alligator Records. For the last 48 years, Bruce and his team have released hundreds of albums by some of the world's most celebrated contemporary blues artists. On this episode, Bruce recounts five decades in the business and gives us a taste of what's next for Alligator. Cutting edge talent Selwyn Birchwood also joins us to talk about his work with Alligator and more. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Episode #143: From streaming to the inner-workings of indie labels, hear our most popular interviews of 2018 as determined by you, our listeners: - Liz Pelly on Spotify and “The Problem with Muzak” - Rob Jones on sustaining Jealous Butcher Records - Jen Cloher's approach to the music business - Justin Schmidt weighs in on whether artists need a record label Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
In Part Three of Girl Germs, hear how Bratmobile's "Girl Germs" single catalyzed the making of 'Pottymouth,' the story behind the album's 24-hour recording, and why it took almost a full year to release. Featuring (in order of appearance): Slim Moon (Kill Rock Stars) Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts, Sex Stains) Erin Smith (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts) Tim Green (Nation of Ulysses) Molly Neuman (Bratmobile, The PeeChees, The Frumpies) Transcript: bit.ly/girlgerms3 Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Episode #142: For our last episode of 2018, we spotlight independent record label Fresh Selects. Started as a blog in 2008, Fresh Selects celebrates its fifth anniversary as a label this year. Driven by the vision of founder Kenny Fresh, Fresh Selects has made a name for itself by releasing music by artists on the cutting edge, many of whom have found mainstream success. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
In Part Two of Girl Germs, Erin, Molly, and Allison reflect on how they got into music, riot grrrl's roots, grunge, and what brought Bratmobile together as a band. Featuring (in order of appearance): Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts, Sex Stains) Erin Smith (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts) Molly Neuman (Bratmobile, The PeeChees, The Frumpies) Transcript: bit.ly/girlgerms2 Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
In Part One of Girl Germs, we look back at Olympia, Washington's thriving punk scene that cultivated acts like Bratmobile, Bikini Kill, Heavens to Betsy, and more. Featuring (in order of appearance): Corin Tucker (Heavens to Betsy, Sleater-Kinney, Filthy Friends) Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts, Sex Stains) Slim Moon (founder, Kill Rock Stars) Tae Won Yu (Kicking Giant) Molly Neuman (Bratmobile, The PeeChees, The Frumpies) Erin Smith (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts) Transcript: bit.ly/girlgerms1 Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Established in 1983, Portland's Projekt Records has released hundreds of albums across the realm of electronic, goth, and ambient music, helping to popularize the term “darkwave.” Founder Sam Rosenthal (Black Tape for a Blue Girl) joins us to discuss the label's 35 years and how they've survived the many ups and downs of the music business.We also hear from Grammy nominated artist Steve Roach about his experience working with Projekt. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
We look at a few of the issues concert venues are working through to keep their spaces open and more inclusive. Learn all about HalfAccess, a nonprofit working with venues to make live music more accessible. We also hear about a new mandate that could threaten music venues under the guise of public safety. Plus: We announce a new podcast series from Kill Rock Stars: hyperurl.co/girlgerms Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Introducing Girl Germs, a five-part podcast detailing the recording and release of Bratmobile's seminal riot grrrl album, 'Pottymouth.' Kill Rock Stars president and host of The Future of What Portia Sabin interviews key players in the scene to look back at how an underground feminist punk movement set off a global music revolution. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol. ----- Girl Germs features interviews from: Allison Wolfe (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts, Sex Stains) Erin Smith (Bratmobile, Cold Cold Hearts) Molly Neuman (Bratmobile, The PeeChees, The Frumpies) Corin Tucker (Sleater-Kinney, Heavens to Betsy, Filthy Friends) Katie Alice Greer (Priests) Daniele Daniele (Priests) Rachel Aggs (Shopping, Trash Kit, Sacred Paws) Marissa Paternoster (Screaming Females) Slim Moon (founder, Kill Rock Stars) Tim Green (Nation of Ulysses) Evelyn McDonnell (music journalist) Tae Won Yu (Kicking Giant)
Episode #135: One common question we hear all the time from musicians is “do I need a record label?” On this episode, we talk to people who offer services traditionally taken care of by a label, but outside of the traditional artist/label relationship. Hear from Shanna Jade, who works with Stem, a platform that aims to simplify artist payments. We also talk with Justin Schmidt of Missing Piece Group, a full-service marketing, PR and management agency and Gabe Herring, who runs Woods Ent. Group and works with CD Baby. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Australian artist Jen Cloher joins us in studio to talk about her musical career, running Milk! Records (the indie label Cloher and Courtney Barnett started in 2012), and her approach to the music business. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Episode #131: The Music Modernization Act may have unanimously passed the House and garnered support from songwriters, publishers, and DSPs, but the bill has faced a few obstacles ahead of November. On this episode, we check in with key players and look ahead at how the MMA could change our business. Featured guests include Blake Morgan (IRespectMusic), David Israelite (NMPA), Richard Burgess (A2IM), and Daryl Friedman (NARAS). Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
#130: Compass Records was founded in 1994 by artists Garry West and Alison Brown. Called “one of the greatest independent labels of the last decade” by Billboard, Compass specializes in roots, bluegrass, and Americana -- and boasts the largest Celtic catalog in the world. On this episode, we hear about the label's philosophy and history from co-founder Garry West. Compass artist Laura Cortese also shares her perspective. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Episode #129: Despite being over a decade old, podcasting is still a new frontier for music licensing. As podcasts gain millions of listeners and big budgets, it's more important than ever for artists to understand their rights when approached about music use. Entertainment and podcast lawyer Lindsay Bowen gives us a rundown of how podcasts *should* go about using music and how artists can protect themselves. Jacob Webb, licensing and podcast coordinator at KEXP explains how they handle music use and navigate the intersection between streaming songs and radio play. We also hear advice from Jonathan Menjivar, senior producer at Pineapple Street Media (former producer at This American Life). Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury. Subscribe to The Future of What: hyperurl.co/krsfow Follow us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2gOYMYM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefutureofwhat/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1L6T8fl Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cVo9ar
Episode #127: On June 30th, we hosted a live panel in Portland with DJ Klyph. Panelists included local hip hop veterans Vursatyl and DJ OG ONE, along with promising newcomers Rasheed Jamal, Mic Capes, and Karma Rivera. The panel covered everything from all ages venues to networking and offers insight that transcends geography and genre. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Taped live at Mississippi Studios in Portland, OR. Engineered by Brent Asbury. Special thanks to Marmoset. Subscribe to The Future of What: hyperurl.co/krsfow Follow us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2gOYMYM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefutureofwhat/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1L6T8fl Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cVo9ar
Episode #125: Called “music's monetization mystery” by Forbes, on today's episode we shed light on the “black box” -- a complicated phenomenon in the music industry where small and large sums of money don't make it to an artist. What happens to these unattributed royalties and how can musicians safeguard their income? We ask CD Baby CEO Tracy Maddux and CrossBorderWorks' Vickie Nauman for insight. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Episode #124: How do local music ecosystems affect the economic and cultural health of a city? Portia went to Upstream Music Fest to discuss with leaders from the regional music hubs of Seattle (Kate Becker), Portland (David O.G. ONE Jackson), and Vancouver BC (Alex Grigg). Hear how their groups are changing the game when it comes to protecting and sustaining music culture. Learn how these regional partnerships are impacting our local community, creating opportunities and helping increase the value of music -- and our cities. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol and Will Watts. Subscribe to The Future of What: hyperurl.co/krsfow Follow us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2gOYMYM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefutureofwhat/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1L6T8fl Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cVo9ar
Episode #123: Merge Records has been behind some of the independent world's most popular releases from bands like Spoon, Arcade Fire, Neutral Milk Hotel, Waxahatchee, and of course, Superchunk since 1989. We hear about the label's beginnings from co-founder Laura Ballance (Superchunk), and are joined again by MC Taylor of Merge band Hiss Golden Messenger. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol. Subscribe to The Future of What: hyperurl.co/krsfow Follow us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2gOYMYM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefutureofwhat/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1L6T8fl Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cVo9ar
Episode #122: Since 2003, Chicago-based independent record label Numero Group has been celebrating the obscure, the rare, and the long-forgotten through their meticulously crafted reissues and compilations. On this episode, we highlight the label with co-founder Ken Shipley and discuss the ways they've creatively adapted to major industry changes, always seeming to stay one step ahead of the game. We also hear from Andre Gibson of disco group Universal Togetherness Band. The prolific act was rediscovered over thirty years after their breakup by Numero Group. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol. Subscribe to The Future of What: hyperurl.co/krsfow Follow us: Twitter: http://bit.ly/2gOYMYM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefutureofwhat/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/1L6T8fl Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/cVo9ar
Episode #121: Establishing a reputation and fan base is vital as a musician, but how can a band evolve once they're known for a sound? On this episode, Portia sits down with Justin Ringle, whose band Horse Feathers just released their sixth album, Appreciation. Justin and longtime producer Skyler Norwood discuss developing the band's sound while preserving its identity and how they worked to push their boundaries after 12 years. We also hear about the album's cycle and promotional strategies. Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Engineered by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.
Episode #54: In 1986, iconic alt-rock band Blake Babies was born at Berklee School of Music. John Strohm, Freda Love and Juliana Hatfield released a few albums and toured before breaking up in 1991, but their work impacted both the Boston and national alternative music scenes. Despite their short run, Blake Babies helped define what we think of today as an independent band. On the heels of their reunion, we welcome John, Freda and Juliana on the show to talk about their enduring legacy and future plans. Music: "Mind Your Own Business" - Delta 5 "Nothing Ever Happens" - Blake Babies "On" - Blake Babies "Waiting for Heaven" - Blake Babies Produced by Will Watts and Anna McClain. Recorded by Brent Asbury at Beta Petrol.