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Jay Pelham
In the midst of the Coronavirus lockdown, Pelham Place sprouted as a way to connect with friends, acquaintances, and people who I have crossed paths with in a variety of ways.
The Art of Giving Back
Welcome back to Pelham Place, this episode we are going to explore a topic that goes hand in hand with the holiday season—the art of giving back.
In a world that often moves at such a fast pace, the concept of giving reminds us of the impact that those small acts of kindness can have. It's not just about the generosity of material possessions; it's about the generosity of spirit, time, and compassion.
Giving back really is is an art form — it’s a way of creating positivity and change in our lives and the lives of others. It's a direct connection to kindness. And kindness can transform communities, one act at a time.
So, what does it mean to truly give back? It's more than writing a check or making a donation, although those financial actions are clearly valuable. Giving back is about understanding the needs of others and finding creative ways to make a difference.
One of the most beautiful aspects of giving back is that it's not limited by financial resources. Time is a precious gift, and the act of giving one's time to a cause or an individual in need can be just as impactful as any financial gift or donation.
As we navigate the holiday season, it's worth reflecting on how we can incorporate the art of giving back into our lives. It could be as simple as volunteering at a local shelter, spending time with someone who may be feeling lonely, or supporting a cause that aligns with your values.
The art of giving back is also about sustainability. It's not just a seasonal practice; it's a mindset that we can carry with us throughout the year. Consider integrating giving into your daily routine, whether it's through random acts of kindness or supporting local businesses that prioritize social responsibility.
Now, let's talk about the ripple effect of giving. Just as a single drop creates ripples across a pond, our acts of kindness can create a ripple effect in the lives of those we touch. It's an amazing cycle where the impact of giving multiplies and spreads, creating a wave of positive change.
As we embrace the art of giving back, let's challenge ourselves to think creatively about how we can contribute to the well-being of others. Maybe it's organizing a neighborhood cleanup, starting a community garden, or initiating a youth mentorship program.
Remember, the art of giving back is not about the size of the gesture but the intention behind it. Every small act of kindness contributes to the larger picture of compassion and empathy that we're collectively creating.
So, as we approach this holiday season, let's be mindful of giving back. Whether it's through time, resources, or a heartfelt gesture, let's spread kindness that brightens the world around us.
Thank you for joining me today. Go out and continue to create a masterpiece of generosity.
Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I want to pause, reflect, and dive into a conversation about kindness and gratitude.
In a world that sometimes seems chaotic, where headlines can be overwhelming, we often find solace and strength in the simplest of things—kindness and gratitude. So, I think it’s important that we advocate for spreading kindness and fostering gratitude in our daily lives.
As we approach Thanksgiving, a time traditionally dedicated to expressing gratitude, I want to explore the power of kindness in our communities.
Kindness is like a ripple effect. When we are kind to others, it creates a positive impact not only on them but on ourselves and the people around us. It's a simple yet powerful force that has the potential to transform our communities and spread throughout the world.
Now, what about gratitude? How can we incorporate gratitude into our daily lives, making it more than just a once-a-year practice, celebration, family feast?
Gratitude is about acknowledging and appreciating the good things, big or small, in our lives. One way to make it a daily habit is to keep a gratitude journal. Write down three things you're thankful for each day. It could be as simple as a kind word from a friend, a beautiful sunset, or that your car started right up when it was time to leave for work this morning. I truly believe that everyone, from any walk of life, can find something to be grateful for. In fact, a few years ago, I had a great conversation with retried Marine, Craig Grossi. His book, Craig and Fred, tells the story of how he rescued a dog - named Fred - while fighting in Afghanistan and had to make some tough decisions to ultimately bring Fred back home. Now, they travel the world and speak to audiences about being stubbornly positive. Listen to this clip:
(Clip from Craig Grossi)
It's all about finding joy in the little things. So, as we approach Thanksgiving, think of some ways that you can spread kindness in your community. It could be volunteering at a local charity, reaching out to someone who might be feeling lonely, or even just offering a genuine compliment. Small acts of kindness can have a huge impact on you and the person on the receiving end.
Now, let's talk about Thanksgiving specifically. How can we make Thanksgiving more than just a day of feasting and incorporate the true spirit of gratitude into our Thanksgiving celebration?
Thanksgiving is a perfect opportunity to express gratitude. Instead of just focusing on the food, take a moment to go around the table and share something you're thankful for. It creates a sense of connection and reminds us of the importance of gratitude.
It really is a beautiful tradition to incorporate. And, if folks don’t want to speak up at the table, have everyone write something on a piece of paper, then pass a hat around the table and let each person read one out loud. That actually seems like it would be more fun!
Before we wrap up, I would just encourage everyone to approach the holidays with an open heart and a spirit of kindness. Take the time to express gratitude not just on Thanksgiving but every day. It has the power to transform our lives and the world around us.
That concludes this special episode of Pelham Place. Wishing you all a Thanksgiving filled with love, gratitude, and the warmth of kind deeds. Until next time, be kind and do good.
Welcome to the month-long, Halloween special edition relaunch of Pelham Place. To conclude this month of daily episodes, enjoy this reading of The Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe.
It’s true! yes, I have been ill, very ill. But why do you say that I have lost control of my mind, why do you say that I am mad? Can you not see that I have full control of my mind? Is it not clear that I am not mad? Indeed, the illness only made my mind, my feelings, my senses stronger, more powerful. My sense of hearing especially became more powerful. I could hear sounds I had never heard before. I heard sounds from heaven; and I heard sounds from hell! Listen! Listen, and I will tell you how it happened. You will see, you will hear how healthy my mind is. It is impossible to say how the idea first entered my head. There was no reason for what I did. I did not hate the old man; I even loved him. He had never hurt me. I did not want his money. I think it was his eye. His eye was like the eye of a vulture, the eye of one of those terrible birds that watch and wait while an animal dies, and then fall upon the dead body and pull it to pieces to eat it. When the old man looked at me with his vulture eye a cold feeling went up and down my back; even my blood became cold. And so, I finally decided I had to kill the old man and close that eye forever! So you think that I am mad? A madman cannot plan. But you should have seen me. During all of that week I was as friendly to the old man as I could be, and warm, and loving. Every night about twelve o’clock I slowly opened his door. And when the door was opened wide enough I put my hand in, and then my head. In my hand I held a light covered over with a cloth so that no light showed. And I stood there quietly. Then, carefully, I lifted the cloth, just a little, so that a single, thin, small light fell across that eye. For seven nights I did this, seven long nights, every night at midnight. Always the eye was closed, so it was impossible for me to do the work. For it was not the old man I felt I had to kill; it was the eye, his Evil Eye. And every morning I went to his room, and with a warm, friendly voice I asked him how he had slept. He could not guess that every night, just at twelve, I looked in at him as he slept. The eighth night I was more than usually careful as I opened the door. The hands of a clock move more quickly than did my hand. Never before had I felt so strongly my own power; I was now sure of success. The old man was lying there not dreaming that I was at his door. Suddenly he moved in his bed. You may think I became afraid. But no. The darkness in his room was thick and black. I knew he could not see the opening of the door. I continued to push the door, slowly, softly. I put in my head. I put in my hand, with the covered light. Suddenly the old man sat straight up in bed and cried, “Who’s there??!” I stood quite still. For a whole hour I did not move. Nor did I hear him again lie down in his bed. He just sat there, listening. Then I heard a sound, a low cry of fear which escaped from the old man. Now I knew that he was sitting up in his bed, filled with fear; I knew that he knew that I was there. He did not see me there. He could not hear me there. He felt me there. Now he knew that Death was standing there. Slowly, little by little, I lifted the cloth, until a small, small light escaped from under it to fall upon — to fall upon that vulture eye! It was open — wide, wide open, and my anger increased as it looked straight at me. I could not see the old man’s face. Only that eye, that hard blue eye, and the blood in my body became like ice. Have I not told you that my hearing had become un usually strong? Now I could hear a quick, low, soft sound, like the sound of a clock heard through a wall. It was the beating of the old man’s heart. I tried to stand quietly. But the sound grew louder. The old man’s fear must have been great indeed. And as the sound grew louder my anger became greater and more painful. But it was more than anger. In the quiet night, in the dark silence of the bedroom my anger became fear — for the heart was beating so loudly that I was sure some one must hear. The time had come! I rushed into the room, crying, “Die! Die!” The old man gave a loud cry of fear as I fell upon him and held the bedcovers tightly over his head. Still his heart was beating; but I smiled as I felt that success was near. For many minutes that heart continued to beat; but at last the beating stopped. The old man was dead. I took away the bed covers and held my ear over his heart. There was no sound. Yes. He was dead! Dead as a stone. His eye would trouble me no more! So I am mad, you say? You should have seen how care ful I was to put the body where no one could find it. First I cut off the head, then the arms and the legs. I was careful not to let a single drop of blood fall on the floor. I pulled up three of the boards that formed the floor, and put the pieces of the body there. Then I put the boards down again, care fully, so carefully that no human eye could see that they had been moved. As I finished this work I heard that someone was at the door. It was now four o’clock in the morning, but still dark. I had no fear, however, as I went down to open the door. Three men were at the door, three officers of the police. One of the neighbors had heard the old man’s cry and had called the police; these three had come to ask questions and to search the house. I asked the policemen to come in. The cry, I said, was my own, in a dream. The old man, I said, was away; he had gone to visit a friend in the country. I took them through the whole house, telling them to search it all, to search well. I led them finally into the old man’s bedroom. As if playing a game with them I asked them to sit down and talk for a while. My easy, quiet manner made the policemen believe my story. So they sat talking with me in a friendly way. But although I answered them in the same way, I soon wished that they would go. My head hurt and there was a strange sound in my ears. I talked more, and faster. The sound became clearer. And still they sat and talked. Suddenly I knew that the sound was not in my ears, it was not just inside my head. At that moment I must have become quite white. I talked still faster and louder. And the sound, too, became louder. It was a quick, low, soft sound, like the sound of a clock heard through a wall, a sound I knew well. Louder it became, and louder. Why did the men not go? Louder, louder. I stood up and walked quickly around the room. I pushed my chair across the floor to make more noise, to cover that terrible sound. I talked even louder. And still the men sat and talked, and smiled. Was it possible that they could not hear?? No! They heard! I was certain of it. They knew! Now it was they who were playing a game with me. I was suffering more than I could bear, from their smiles, and from that sound. Louder, louder, louder! Suddenly I could bear it no longer. I pointed at the boards and cried, “Yes! Yes, I killed him. Pull up the boards and you shall see! I killed him. But why does his heart not stop beating?! Why does it not stop!?”
Introduction by Malcolm J. Pelham, Jr.
Read by: Lauren Moran
A Visit from St. Nicholas, a poem originally published anonymously on December 23rd 1823, tells the story of a family settling in to sleep on Christmas Eve as the father is disturbed by noises on the lawn outside.
In 1837, Clement Clarke Moore claimed authorship of the poem, as it continued to be printed in the newspaper each year around Christmas.
Moore, known as a professor, did not want to have his name connected with the unscholarly verse. However, upon insistence of his children, the work was included in Moore’s own book of poems published in 1844.
Join us for this special Pelham Place reading of A Visit from St. Nicholas - better known as ’Twas the Night Before Christmas - read by our friend, twelve year old Lauren Moran.
'Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds; While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her 'kerchief, and I in my cap, Had just settled our brains for a long winter's nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow, Gave a lustre of midday to objects below, When what to my wondering eyes did appear, But a miniature sleigh and eight tiny rein-deer, With a little old driver so lively and quick, I knew in a moment he must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name: "Now, Dasher! now, Dancer! now Prancer and Vixen! On, Comet! on, Cupid! on, Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!" As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky; So up to the housetop the coursers they flew With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas too— And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my head, and was turning around, Down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot, And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, And he looked like a pedler just opening his pack. His eyes—how they twinkled! his dimples, how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard on his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, And the smoke, it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed, like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk, And laying his finger aside of his nose, And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle, And away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight— “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!”
*A Visit From St. Nicholas, by Dr. Clement C. Moore, is a work in the Public Domain.
As summer comes to an end, here is another replay from an earlier episode. Award-winning producer and engineer, Jack Miele, discusses the business and technology of releasing music.
Website: www.jackmiele.com
Instagram: @jackmieleproductions
Students, parents and coaches are all getting back into the swing of things as Fall sports are ramping up. Dr. Bhrett talks about the dynamic between coaches and parents, the skewed understanding of success, what parents are doing wrong, and what coaches can do better to include the parents in the coaching process.
Dr. Bhrett is the author of the book The MindSide Manifesto: The Urgency to Create a Competitive Mindset as well as The Game Plan workbook. He also hosts The Secrets to Winning Podcast and can be found speaking and presenting on stages, boardrooms, and locker rooms across the globe. You can find Dr. Bhrett at his website, www.themindside.com to find out more about his practice. But listen in as we talk about podcasting, Bhrett’s college days as a player for LSU baseball, entering the corporate world, and making the transition out of it, as a clinical psychologist, and then we get into some things that are relevant to all of us today - the secrets to success that we can all use in life, youth sports and parenting a child who plays youth sports, and how to get back up after being knocked down in life during a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Bhrett McCabe - www.themindside.com
As many enjoy summer vacations and back-to-school activities, we are replaying a few previous episodes as we also enjoy the end of summer and gear up for school activities.
This episode was recorded last year with Craig Grossi, author of the book Craig and Fred. We talk here about his new book, Second Chances, which is out now and available for purchase.
This episode was recorded prior to the official book release date.
Website: www.fredtheafghan.com
Socials: @fredtheafghan
As the intro goes, Pelham Place is casual conversations with interesting people… and some of those people just happen to be friends of mine. So, in a pinch, this week I’m giving you a short edited conversation that was recorded during a weekly call with Chris Koss, better known as K-oss to his fans. K-oss and I have been friends for the better part of 10 years or so, and we have yet to meet in person. Our mutual friend, Thommy Noodlez, introduced us back in 2012 or 13 to work together on various radio and podcast projects… and we’ve remained friends. The three of us… K-oss, Thommy, and Myself have stayed more in touch throughout this pandemic, and K-oss and I now hold weekly Wednesday night zoom calls to catch up. It’s really our own little mastermind group where we share ideas and resources to help motivate each other on projects that we are working on, but there’s always other little side conversations. And, this is one of those side conversations that fits right in with the topics that he’ll be covering on his podcast “From the Mind of K-oss” - we get into the new NFL rules around COVID, we talk TV, specifically me trying to convince him to watch Ted Lasso, and K-oss teaches me the basics of sports betting.
If you or someone you know need help with a gambling problem, the National Council on Problem Gambling offers help and hope. The national helpline can be reached at 800-522-4700 or online at ncpgambling.org.
Follow K-oss on Instagram at www.instagram.com/sportsourway
This week, I have an open and casual conversation with Jimmy Kim (aka MC Kim) of Remix My Fitness. Jimmy is helping people change their lives and showing them how to train, eat, and live. We talk about training during a pandemic, how to get started when you don't feel like you can do it, how to eat for your lifestyle and your goals, and I talk at length about my gastric bypass surgery and the diet that I had to follow after the surgery.
Website - www.remixmyfitness.com Instagram - www.instagram.com/remixmyfitness
In this episode of Pelham Place, I chat with Ken Rusk. Ken is the author of the book Blue Collar Cash and a successful entrepreneur who has spent over three decades working in blue-collar trades. Starting out as a ditch digger, and working his way up to become a successful entrepreneur, Ken is now sharing his years of knowledge and wisdom with the rest of us.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[02:22] Ken and Nancy, high school sweethearts met on their birthdays
[05:10] Pandemic created a demand for blue collar trades
[08:20] I've never built a sky scraper, but if I did, I would take certain steps
[10:00] Ditch digging at the age of 15 and worked my way up
[10:30] Nicole getting sick was the biggest sky scraper I imagined. Created a plan to get through it.
[11:00] Nicole is healthy and thriving today
[11:08] Within each one of us, we have the character traits that entrepreneurs need for success.
[12:30] Old habits are hard to break, but habits are formed over time.
[13:14] The most important bill that they'll ever pay is themselves first.
[14:02] You can save $60 a week for 10 years starting at age 21 and retire with a million dollars.
[14:28] We need to teach our young people to think about the future when they're young.
[15:43] Living a life of anticipation over many goals is the only way to live.
[16:15] First interview question is "Why are you here?"
[18:48] My biggest goal is to make sure that people are aware of all their options.
[19:24] If there's 170 million people working in the US, about 70 million of them are working with their hands.
[19:26] You can enter as an apprentice and make at least $40,000 to start.
[21:40] Comfort, Peace, and Freedom
[23:43] If you could design your perfect life, what does it look like?
[24:36] It starts with the life drawing
[28:35] Everything is your fault
[30:59] Connect with Ken
[31:14] I did this as my give back moment. Proceeds from book sales are donated to causes like Make-A-Wish and Junior Achievement
Connect with Ken Rusk:
Website: www.kenrusk.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kenruskofficial
In this episode of Pelham Place, I welcome singer-songwriter Victoria Banks. Victoria moved to Nashville in 1997 with the prospects of becoming one of the greats in songwriting. She has contributed to many chart-breaking songs like Saints and Angels (Sara Evans), Come on Over (Jessica Simpson), and most notably What Are You Gonna Tell Her (Mickey Guyton). An honorable mention goes to Garth Brooks for recording Midnight at a Red Light, although it was never released. Victoria shares with us her experience working in the music industry as a woman, being a part of a historic moment in country music, and gives us an in-depth description of how things work behind-the-scenes at NBC's Songland.
TIMESTAMPS:
[00:00] Introduction
[02:00] Songland
[02:30] Pitching a song to Florida Georgia Line
[05:50] The behind-the-scenes process
[11:07] Feeling connected to a historic moment in country music
[14:45] Co-Writing What Are You Gonna Tell Her? With Mickey Guyton
[17:58] Watching the ACM awards
[19:52] Blogpost; Thank You, Garth – A moment with Garth Brooks
[26:05] Painstakingly care for the music
[27:19] Midnight at a Red Light – The song that Garth Brooks recorded, but hasn’t released
[28:55] Podcast; The Table Women
[34:25] Seeing the industry finally making some change
[35:50] Advice for aspiring songwriters
[40:33] Connect with Victoria
Connect with Victoria Banks:
- Website: https://www.victoriabanks.net/
Referenced people/sources:
- Mickey Guyton: https://www.mickeyguyton.com
- Garth Brooks: https://garthbrooks.com
- NBC’s Songland: https://www.nbc.com/songland
- Florida Georgia Line: https://floridageorgialine.com/
Songwriter Resources:
- Nashville Songwriters Association International - https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/
- SongTown - https://songtown.com/
- Global Songwriters Connection (GSC) - https://globalsongwriters.com/
In this episode of Pelham Place, I am joined by Dr. Robb Kelly, known as the Gordon Ramsey of the addiction world. Dr. Robb shares with us a powerful story of how he broke from the shackles of alcoholism. At the lowest point of his life, Dr. Robb found himself sleeping on the streets, begging and sometimes stealing so that he could find a way to get his next drink. One faithful day, Dr. Robb looked to the sky pleading for help, when just seconds later, a man carrying a bible took a chance on him and helped him start his recovery process. Fast forward to present day, Dr. Robb is paying it forward with his recovery program that has reached an astounding 97% success rate.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:47] Introduction to Dr. Robb Kelly
[01:27] Backstory on Dr. Robb Kelly
[04:47] Alcoholism is the only self-diagnosed illness in the world
[05:15] Hitting rock bottom
[08:41] Coming to the realization that you can’t stop drinking
[09:33] Starting the treatment into recovery
[11:31] Meeting the first recovered alcoholic
[15:13] Isaiah 61
[17:55] The effect on alcoholics throughout the pandemic
[20:00] Isolation story about a missing teen from Manchester
[24:44] Trauma of teenagers going forward
[25:39] Played bass guitar at Abbey Road Studios with Queen, David Bowie, and Elton John
[32:24] Connect with Dr. Robb Kelly
Connect with Dr. Robb Kelly:
- Website: Rob Kelly Recovery Group
Kawan Glover discusses the word Favor, which is also the title of his new book "Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life's Purpose."
To find Kawan on social platforms, just search out Kawan Glover or "Favor the book" on Facebook.
Kawan Glover discusses his super power - VULNERABILITY, and what he calls the 8 Mile Approach.
To find Kawan on social platforms, just search for Kawan Glover or "Favor the book" on Facebook.
Kawan Glover tells us the difference between Empathy and Sympathy.
To find Kawan on social platforms, just search out Kawan Glover or "Favor the Book" on Facebook.
Kawan Glover discusses his book, "Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life's Purpose," the events that led up to the book, and the process of getting his life back.
To find Kawan on social platforms, just search out Kawan Glover or "Favor the Book" on Facebook.
Kawan Glover’s new book is called “Favor: How Stroke Struggle and Surgery Helped Me Find My Life’s Purpose”. Kawan takes us through the events that literally changed his life forever, we talk a little bit about the difference between empathy and sympathy, and why he says that his vulnerability is his superpower.
To find Kawan on Socials, just search out Kawan Glover or "Favore the Book"
Pelham Place: Web - www.pelhamplace.com Socials - @pelhamplaceshow
I interrupt the not-so-regularly-scheduled program to talk about two of my favorite podcasts - Cathouse Hollywood with Riki Rachtman and Walking the Floor with Chris Shiflett.
02:00 - Cathouse Hollywood with Riki Rachtman
www.cathousehollywood.com | www.rikisride.com
04:00 - Walking the Floor with Chris Shiflett
www.walkingthefloor.com | www.chrisshiflettmusic.com
Carly talks about the York College of Pennsylvania's Music Industry and Recording Technology (MIRT) major at YCP, plus the student-run York Music and York Volume which provide hands-on experience to students in the program.
York College of Pennsylvania: www.ycp.edu
York Music Group: www.instagram.com/york.music.group
York Volume: www.instagram.com/yorkvolume
Carly Patrick is the Chief Operating Officer of York Music Group - the student-run music industry “club” at York College of Pennsylvania. York Music Group gives student-learners, the majority of them who are enrolled as Music Industry and Recording Technologies majors, the opportunity to be involved in all aspects of the music industry. York Music Group operates a state-of-the-art recording studio which is open to anyone in need of recording services. And, York Volume, the record label of York Music Group, offers hand-on experience for students interested in being signed to, or working for, a major label. Carly talks about her experience as school was cut short due to the pandemic, and what the new normal might look like as the Fall semester approaches. We chat about the Music Industry and Recording Technologies major at York College and the student-run organization, York Music Group and its affiliated record label called York Volume.
York College of Pennsylvania - www.ycp.edu
York Music Group on IG - @york.music.group
York Music Group on FB - @yorkmg
York Volume: @yorkvolume
Music Credits:
"About You" - The Hawkshaws
@the_hawkshaws on Instagram
"Beckham" - Alex Vince
@alexvinced on Instagram
Craig discusses his upcoming book, "Second Chances" set to be released in March of 2021.
Craig and Fred:
Website: www.fredtheafghan.com
Socials: @fredtheafghan
Craig Grossi talks about being kind, showing gratefulness for the little things, and being stubbornly positive.
Craig and Fred: Web - www.fredtheafghan.com Socials - @fredtheafghan
Craig Grossi talks about extraction day and getting Fred home to the U.S.
Craig and Fred: Web - www.fredtheafghan.com Socials - @fredtheafghan
Craig Grossi talks about meeting Fred in Afghanistan and making the decision to bring him home.
Craig and Fred: Web - www.fredtheafghan.com Socials - @fredtheafghan
Craig Grossi talks about life in Afghanistan as a Human Intelligence Specialist in the Marines.
Craig and Fred: Web - www.fredtheafghan.com Socials - @fredtheafghan
Craig Grossi talks about how he decided to join Marines, and his Military experience leading up to Afghanistan and eventually meeting Fred.
Craig and Fred: Web - www.fredtheafghan.com Socials - @fredtheafghan
Craig Grossi talks about how he met Josh, after coming home from the U.S. Marine Corps, and just a few months before they, along with Fred, hit the road on a cross-country journey.
Craig and Fred: Web - www.fredtheafghan.com Socials - @fredtheafghan
In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was a Marine in a remote part of Afghanistan who found a dog, or maybe that dog found him. Either way, that dog is now known as Fred… and together they are Craig and Fred. Their book, titled Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other was released in 2017 and tells the story of their time together in Afghanistan, the task of getting Fred back to Craig’s home in Virginia, and the cross country journey that they take together, along with their friend Josh.
I sit down for an early morning conversation with Craig Grossi, author of the book Craig and Fred. I had the privilege of meeting Craig and Fred a little over a year ago, and I can’t say enough about how inspiring their story is!
Craig Grossi - Craig & Fred
www.fredtheafghan.com
@fredtheafghan on social media
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Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the importance of changing our mindset and refocusing our priorities during uncertain times.
Dr. Bhrett McCabe: www.themindside.com
Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the dynamic between parents and coaches in youth athletics.
Dr. Bhrett McCabe: www.themindside.com
Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses the secret to success regardless of whether you are an athlete, a business person, or just someone looking to make improvements in life.
Dr. Bhrett McCabe: www.themindside.com
Dr. Bhrett McCabe discusses his journey from being an LSU baseball player with dreams of playing ball to making the transition to becoming a Clinical Psychology and eventually marrying the two into a private practice, The Mindside, of coaching athletes and coaches.
Dr. Bhrett McCabe: www.themindside.com
I met Dr. Bhrett McCabe 10 years or so ago, after his Mom, Mary Jo McCabe had been a regular guest on the morning radio show that I produced back in New Orleans. I went on to produce a syndicated radio show called The Psychic and The Doc featuring Mary Jo (The Psychic) and Bhrett (The Doc). Soon after that is when Dr. Bhrett started his private practice, The Mindside - where he consults athletes, coaches, and business leaders to help break free from their patterns of struggle and create winning solutions on their playing field and in their businesses.
Dr. Bhrett is the author of the book The MindSide Manifesto: The Urgency to Create a Competitive Mindset as well as The Game Plan workbook. He also hosts The Secrets to Winning Podcast and can be found speaking and presenting on stages, boardrooms, and locker rooms across the globe. You can find Dr. Bhrett at his website, www.themindside.com to find out more about his practice. But listen in as we talk about podcasting, Bhrett’s college days as a player for LSU baseball, entering the corporate world, and making the transition out of it, as a clinical psychologist, and then we get into some things that are relevant to all of us today - the secrets to success that we can all use in life, youth sports and parenting a child who plays youth sports, and how to get back up after being knocked down in life during a crisis like the coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Bhrett McCabe - www.themindside.com
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Jack Miele discusses the importance of printing physical media in today's digital world.
Jack Miele - www.jackmiele.com
Jack Miele give a history lesson on how the cycle of releasing music is coming full circle.
Jack Miele - www.jackmiele.com
Jay catches up with award-winning music producer, engineer, and musician, Jack Miele. Jack talks about working with bands The Iceman Special and Burnhouse; his TV work on shows like American Horror Story, American Idol, and FOX's Filthy Rich; working with Jamie Foxx; and finally we talk about how the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has impacted The Molly Ringwalds and what fans might expect in the near future.
Pelham Place - @pelhamplaceshow Website: www.pelhamplace.com Email: pelhamplaceshow@gmail.com
Jack Miele: www.jackmiele.com
Music Credits: "5pm" - The Iceman Special Album "The Iceman Special" Produced, Engineered, and Mixed by Jack Miele
"Into A Waking Dream" - Burnhouse Album "Short Term High" Produced, Engineered and Mixed by Jack Miele
Jack Miele discusses musical influence and the role that it plays in the recording process.
Jack Miele - www.jackmiele.com
Jay catches up with award-winning music producer, engineer, and musician, Jack Miele. We talk studio life, the concept of a record deal, the value of music, physical media (CDs and vinyl) versus digital media (streaming and mp3s), and much more!
Pelham Place - @pelhamplaceshow Website: www.pelhamplace.com Email: pelhamplaceshow@gmail.com
Jack Miele: www.jackmiele.com
Music Credits: “Blues In My Blood” - Eric Johanson & Tiffany Pollack Album "Blues In My Blood" Produced, Engineered, Mixed, and Co-Written by Jack Miele
“Daddy Do” - Chapel Hart Album "Out The Mud" Produced, Engineered, Mixed and Co-Written by Jack Miele
Erik Kristopher Myers discusses the found footage sub-genre of horror films, and how his feature film, Butterfly Kisses, is different. His films, Roulette and Butterfly Kisses, are available on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms as well as on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Erik Kristopher Myers discusses the process of writing a film with little or no budget, and looks back on his first feature film, Roulette. His films, Roulette and Butterfly Kisses, are available on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms as well as on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Erik Kristopher Myers discusses how he became a filmmaker without leaving Baltimore. His films, Roulette and Butterfly Kisses, are available on Amazon Prime and other streaming platforms as well as on DVD and Blu-Ray.
Jay reconnects with filmmaker, Erik Kristopher Myers, to discuss his start in filmmaking, the process of writing a film, and his two feature films - Roulette and Butterfly Kisses. We also get into the uniqueness of Butterfly Kisses and how it is different than most found footage horror films. No spoilers here! Just a great conversation!
You can find Roulette and Butterfly Kisses streaming for free on Amazon Prime (at the time of this recording).
Erik Kristopher Myers or EKM on social platforms.
Pelham Place - @pelhamplaceshow
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Email: pelhamplaceshow@gmail.com
Jay and Chris "Chaos" Koss talk sports TV - All or Nothing, The Last Dance, and 30 on 30.
Chaos on social media: @sportsourway
Jay and Chris "Chaos" Koss discuss the Marvel Cinematic Universe watch order and how to organize TV binging into watch lists.
Chaos on social media: @sportsourway
Anylist - www.anylist.com
This is Episode 3, but really just a bonus Quarantine TV discussion with a good friend we all call Chaos - He is the host of the Sports Our Way podcast and the co-host of a long-running show called Idiots In a Box. There are SPOILER ALERTS in this episode… specifically when it comes to Season 3 of Ozark on Netflix. We talk about my suggestion to watch Prodigal Son and we discuss the ESPN Michael Jordan docuseries - The Last Dance.
Chaos - @chaos_radio
Sports Our Way - @sportsourway
Pelham Place - @pelhamplaceshow
Website: www.pelhamplace.com
Email: pelhamplaceshow@gmail.com
Benton Blount discusses his experience on America's Got Talent from auditioning to the finals with Rachel Platten.
Benton Blount - www.bentonblount.com
Benton Blount discusses the process of recording his most recent album with session players Kenny Aranoff, Phil X, and Scott Page.
Benton Blount - www.bentonblount.com
Jay chats with country singer, stay-at-home Dad, and America's Got Talent Season 10 finalist, Benton Blount. We cover everything from quarantine life and the impact of COVID-19 on concerts and touring, Benton's new album, and the AGT experience.
Be sure to check out Benton's website at www.bentonblount.com
Ron James talks about his quarantine video series called "Kwarantine Dream" and the importance of leaving things behind for others to discover.
Jay chats with the multi-talented Ron James - comedian, rapper/producer, clothing designer, and co-host of podcasts such as Movie Schmovie, BRANDD, and 3DDM. This was recorded during the Coronavirus pandemic and we talk about all of the ways people are connecting in these not-so-normal times. Be sure to find Ron on social media at @whoisronjames for all of his latest projects!