People In Your Neighbourhood: Recent Episodes
Ryan
Who are the people in your neighbourhood? Sometimes life makes us stop and take inventory, and you realize just how impressive the people in your neighbourhood really are. Listen in on our conversations.
The start of a new school year is the perfect time to get to know Family Fuse!
Family Fuse exsists to "help Black Canadian parents, caregivers, and guardians, living across Windsor and Essex County, to navigate the education system". Salem Berhane, Christie Nelson and Clarese Carter share their collective vision for the organization, the soundtracks of their lives and the diverse professional skills that assist them in tackling the unique challenges that their clients face.
You can find Family Fuse at their website, on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram, and you can also contact them directly at admin@familyfuse.ca
As always, our soundtrack is provided by bandmaster Lp.
I had an IncluSV and enlightening conversation with Salem Berhane about working as a probation officer and building her business in the middle of a global pandemic.
Come celebrate their 3 Year Anniversary/Grand Opening of New Location - 849 Walker Road, Windsor, Ontario on Sunday, August 27 from 10 am to 6 pm!
Click here for information about the Nahom Berhane Scholarship.
You can find IncluSV Beauty Solutions on their website, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram or by email at info@inclusvbeauty.com
On this episode, Osmosis Glow founder and bringer of Light Chayron Rennie discusses his fascination with reverse engineering, the spiritual aspects of Dreams, the joy of connecting people, researching and using available technology to fulfill a need - just generally thinking outside the lines.
Needless to say, we cover a lot.
There are many places to find Osmosis Glow and hire them to light up the room for you:
www.OsmosisGlow.com
Instagram
Facebook
or directly at **Info@osmosisglow.com
Theme music by the one, the only Lp**
World traveller and 'Serial Entrepreneur' AK Jasper takes copious notes wherever she visits, and has poured her experiences into the LitRosi Day Spa, located at the scenic waterfront of Windsor, Ontario. It was a delight to discuss her journey in helping her clients find freedom, the joy in giving back to your community and the importance of finding ‘home’.
Find AK at www.LitRosiDaySpa.ca
Be sure to ask about Halotherapy!
Featured music:
“Restless”, Leaderdogs For The Blind
“I Wanna Be Free”, The Monkees, Janice Richardson
What an amazing way to kick off Season 4... with some Heat!
Jeff and Christie share all things Halo Heat and working in a Hive.
Find them today at Halo Heats
Heatseeker Hot Sauce Festival
Wrecks – Leaderdogs
Million And One – Royal Blood
A Bullet's Worth A Thousand Words – Chagall Guevara
Crunk Pow - Freddie Bruno
Wishing Well - Trump Dawgs
Spotlight – MuteMath
Feel This - Leaderdogs
As we got ready to launch Season 4 after a lengthy stay at CTU - www.EventsOccurInRealTime.com - I was asked to sit down with my my high school buddy, Matt Marchand, as he prepared to run for Windsor City Council. I knew 2 people when I arrived at Kennedy Collegiate Institute and Matt made sure he introduced me to everyone else! In full disclosure, I supported Matt on his mayoral campaign in 2018 and it has been a thrill to talk to him about his platform, "Love our Hood".
How appropriate.
As we got ready to launch Season 4 after a lengthy stay at CTU - www.EventsOccurInRealTime.com - I was asked to sit down with my my high school buddy, Matt Marchand, as he prepared to run for Windsor City Council. I knew 2 people when I arrived at Kennedy Collegiate Institute and Matt made sure he introduced me to everyone else! In full disclosure, I supported Matt on his mayoral campaign in 2018 and it has been a thrill to talk to him about his platform, "Love our Hood".
How appropriate.
As we got ready to launch Season 4 after a lengthy stay at CTU - www.EventsOccurInRealTime.com - I was asked to sit down with my my high school buddy, Matt Marchand, as he prepared to run for Windsor City Council. I knew 2 people when I arrived at Kennedy Collegiate Institute and Matt made sure he introduced me to everyone else! In full disclosure, I supported Matt on his mayoral campaign in 2018 and it has been a thrill to talk to him about his platform, "Love our Hood".
How appropriate.
As we got ready to launch Season 4 after a lengthy stay at CTU - www.EventsOccurInRealTime.com - I was asked to sit down with my my high school buddy, Matt Marchand, as he prepared to run for Windsor City Council. I knew 2 people when I arrived at Kennedy Collegiate Institute and Matt made sure he introduced me to everyone else! In full disclosure, I supported Matt on his mayoral campaign in 2018 and it has been a thrill to talk to him about his platform, "Love our Hood".
How appropriate.
As we got ready to launch Season 4 after a lengthy stay at CTU - www.EventsOccurInRealTime.com - I was asked to sit down with my my high school buddy, Matt Marchand, as he prepared to run for Windsor City Council. I knew 2 people when I arrived at Kennedy Collegiate Institute and Matt made sure he introduced me to everyone else! In full disclosure, I supported Matt on his mayoral campaign in 2018 and it has been a thrill to talk to him about his platform, "Love our Hood".
How appropriate.
As we got ready to launch Season 4 after a lengthy stay at CTU - www.20YearsOf24.com - I was asked to sit down with my my high school buddy, Matt Marchand, as he prepared to run for Windsor City Council. I knew 2 people when I arrived at Kennedy Collegiate Institute and Matt made sure he introduced me to everyone else! In full disclosure, I supported Matt on his mayoral campaign in 2018 and it has been a thrill to talk to him about his platform, "Love our Hood".
How appropriate.
I've been holding on to this for a while.
This podcast features two of my Dad's closest friends talking about Dad (1945-2016), fatherhood and lessons learned. First, we jump right into a conversation with acclaimed visual artist Patrick Thibert, who also happens to be my Godfather, my personal Marlon Brando. We conclude with Adriaan Verhulst delivering his amazing tribute at Dad's celebration of life service.
Dad met both when he moved to Canada from Bermuda in the early 1960's, and they always had his back. I am forever grateful to both gentlemen.
Happy Father's Day!
You can find Pat at https://patrickthibertstudios.com/home
Music as always from composer and and Fantastic Father Lyndon Perry! https://lyndonperry.bandcamp.com/
Last year, we got Nate, Todd and Joe The Insyderz back together, near the dawn of the Sunken Place.
Couldn't wait to Welcome Back Joe, founder and co-host of both the Average Jerks Podcast and the brand new Pickle & Boot Shoppe Podcast!
Shenanigans ensued...
Here are some of the things we covered:
Average Jerks Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1358674
The Pickle & Boot Shoppe Podcast https://www.buzzsprout.com/1745889
Letterkenny http://www.letterkenny.tv/
Huey Lewis & The News https://hueylewisandthenews.com/
Woodward Dream Cruise https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElO2McF9lkY
Five Iron Frenzy https://www.fiveironfrenzy.com/
The Insyderz http://insyderz.com/
Nightmare at 20000 Feet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD-ZNiK9RS4
Dreamwater https://ca.drinkdreamwater.com/
Barret Jones https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foo_Fighters_(album)
Gene Eugene https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Eugene
Ethan Luck - Let It Burn https://ethanluck.bandcamp.com/album/let-it-burn-2
The X Files https://www.fox.com/the-x-files/
In Part 2 of this conversation with my gracious buddy Matt, we find out why he still enjoys working with his brother Gregg (Spinal Tap, Ringo Starr, Sheena Easton, David Lee Roth, everyone), taking his son to every baseball stadium in the country, how he met Rick Springfield in Canada of all places and his new fascination with Chopin and classical music.
He also talks about he stays humble on the road with an actual Knight - Sir Elton John. A Knight who really does hit record stores every time he plays a new town.
I hope you enjoy!
Look him up:
Matt Bissonette: http://mattbissonette.com
The Reddcoats: http://thereddcoats.com
Gregg Bissonette: https://greggbissonette.com
Elton John: https://www.eltonjohn.com/the-band/matt-bissonette
Rick Springfield: http://rickspringfield.com
Mary Bissonette - https://open.spotify.com/album/0CLSLTTymVKfoCn35syEHB
Featured Music
Feem Song - "Wrecks" Leaderdogs For The Blind: https://leaderdogsfortheblind.bandcamp.com
"C-mon" - Jughead
"Audience Of One" - Matt Bissonette
Today, Part 1 of my long overdue conversation with Matt Bissonette, among his many talents, currently known as the BassMan in the Elton John Band. Maybe you've heard of them?
We talk seeing the Beatles then playing for Ringo, parenting, family road trips, faith, why Rick Springfield is such a great guy and much much more.
Part 2 to follow soon!
Look him up:
http://mattbissonette.com/
http://thereddcoats.com/
Featured music:
Feem Song: "Wrecks" - Leaderdogs For The Blind: https://leaderdogsfortheblind.bandcamp.com/
"Just Gimme The News" and "Redcoat" - The Reddcoats
Welcome to Season 3! And The Future!
The Afters have been a part of my Neighbourhood since 2005, so much so that they chose to shoot several music videos with Gavin Michael Booth, literally in my Neighbourhood:
Never Going Back To OK https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTVGt9dNuHU
Lift Me Up https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHwZXvbGX_I
Light Up The Sky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3EJ_4GBSes
I heard their debut album "I Wish We All Could Win" and couldn't turn it off until it was done. That doesn't happen often. When we met, I was delighted to find out they were as kind and engaging as their music, and they even introduced me to 80s hair band Richard Marx! We talk backward masking, the power of the right song at the right time, and how to close down several city blocks for art's sake.
Follow the band at www.theafters.com
Our new feem song is "BangUpState" by Leaderdogs For The Blind. https://leaderdogsfortheblind.bandcamp.com/
It is my pleasure to introduce you to my friend and my pastor, Tim Nuttall! He moved his amazing family to Windsor over 2 years ago, and has a natural way of showing appreciation to the people in his life. And appreciating life, period.
Surprisingly, we don't talk about the music we grew up on. He's a radical and I am glad he's one of the People In My Neighbourhood...
Banwell Community Church - YouTube and Facebook
Once again, we are graced by the musical stylings of Lp.
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Geoff literally kept me alive. Many times.
When Geoff joined the first band I ever managed, Leaderdogs For The Blind, he and I would travel from Windsor, ON to Flint, MI several times a week for band meetings, rehearsals and general shenanigans. And he introduced me to the music of the Foo Fighters. I am grateful for both.
We talk roller rinks, lying to parents and always having each other's back.
Here are some of the things we covered: The Tragic Story of Emmett Till Laforet Film & Creative Leaderdogs For The Blind Bangupstate Overtaken Premonition The Olde Tivoli Theatre Thousand Foot Krutch Cheap Flight Podcast Alien Beans Studio Foo Fighters King's X Cornerstone Festival
Composer extraordinaire: Lp
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Kari was the last stage of my approval process. Even though I had known my future wife for more than 15 years, I still had to pass the Kari Test!
Fortunately, I did, and here we are. Kari is one of the People In My Neighbourhood that embodies Resilience and Tenacity. Her whole family has taken us in and every time we get together, the food and beverage is exceptional and the conversations around the room are warm and loving.
I look forward to the book she's going to write, the way she encourages my wife (and everyone she meets) and her next step in the journey!
Here are some things we covered:
The FeminineXperience
Easy - Camila Cabello (SNL)
Aerial Arts of Rochester
Courage To Change (Book)
Calling In "The One" (Book)
Tony Robbins
The Pursuit Of Happyness (Book)
As always, Lp lights up our surroundings.
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Windsor and Essex County is a better place because Kevin moved back to town with his family. Yes, that is a mighty bold statement, and I stand by it.
The continuing revitalization of historic Ford City owes something to the New Song Church community and the leader with a vision to buy a 1920's bar at its centre. The community that helped bring me and my kids back to life. A preacher and a lawyer walk into a bar, and one of them Introduces Larry Norman to Detroit Public Radio...
Please check out: Sidewalk Skyline Podcast New Song Church 2Fish A Distant Thunder A Thief In The Night The Cross And The Switchblade Glenn Kaiser True Tunes 77s Randy Stonehill Mongo Murphs
As always, intense instrumentation by Lp.
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I don't know if this is proper English, but I've never not known David Cummings. We've discussed things deep and shallow and everything in between. I look forward to sharing meals again, you know, once borders open and all, but this was the best way to reconnect with my brother. Stuff we discussed:
Community Christian Church King's X Teens Reaction - King's X (Goldilox) Square Pegs Extreme - III Sides To Every Story Alice Cooper - The Last Temptation
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Here is a sample of our featured guests... so far.
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Welcome to Season 2!
Sending Birthday love to Doug/Dug Pinnick (King's X, Poundhound, KXM, PGP, Supershine, The Mob, etc.) from a roundtable discussion with:
Kenny Carter (The Magi, Trump Dawgs) Derek Cilibraise (Leaderdogs For The Blind, BangUpState) Matt Core Doug Van Pelt (founder/creator of HM Magazine) Chuck Wheeler We hope you enjoy... and Happy Birthday, good sir! Check out our Spotify Playlists for this episode: D(o)ug's 70th We Dig D(o)ug Companion
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In another life, John (JJT) and I crashed an exclusive Nashville party or 3. Today, we celebrate his birthday by bringing the party to Your Neighbourhood.
The Founder of True Tunes is one of several hats that John wears, and he shares many of the lessons he learned in spite of himself. Part of his mission is to encourage us all to "Listen to better music and listen to music better."
A noble mission, indeed.
Making it easy to find the stuff we cover:
True Tunes
True Tunes Podcast
True Tunes Gallery Stage Mixtape - Spotify
The Wayside - Bandcamp
The Wayside - Spotify
Jesus, Bread & Chocolate - Book
Raised By Wolves - Book
Electric Jesus - Film
Liz Vice - Spotify
Vision Trust
Trevecca Nazarene University
JJT Introducing LSU at Cornerstone Festival '93
Live Lounge Allstars - Foo Fighters - Times Like These (BBC Radio 1 Stay Home Live Lounge)
Songs featured: The Wayside - Long Time and So Long
Once again, composer Lp dazzles us with our mood-setting, chocolate-love embracing theme song.
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We continue our Cornerstone Superfriends conversation.
Jeff Elbel, Lori Heiselman, Glenn Kaiser and John J. Thompson all joined us from the comforts of home.
Join as we celebrate the weekend that we normally would all be together, dehydrated, dusty and sweating profusely in lovely Bushnell, Illinois. Cornerstone was the definitive opposite of Social Distancing!
The proof is here.
Theme splendidly curated by Lp.
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What a gang of Cornerstone Superfriends that we've gathered!
Jeff Elbel, Lori Heiselman, Glenn Kaiser and John J. Thompson all joined us from the comforts of home.
Join as we celebrate the weekend that we normally would all be together, dehydrated, dusty and sweating profusely in lovely Bushnell, Illinois. Cornerstone was the definitive opposite of Social Distancing!
The proof is here.
Theme lovingly orchestrated by Lp.
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Happy Canada Day! Enjoy our all-over-Canada mix...
Gavin Michael Booth (Amherstburg, ON)
Sixadrift (Guelph, ON) - Something Real
Brian Lachine (Wawa, ON)
Gene Eugene/Lost Dogs (Fort Frances, ON) - Mexico
Rick Colhoun (Burnaby, BC)
Bif Naked (Winnipeg, MB) - Leader
Mayor Cam Guthrie (Guelph, ON)
Thousand Foot Krutch (Peterborough, ON) - Set It Off
Richard DeJonge (London, ON)
Faithful Unto Death (Windsor, ON) - Born and Bred
Stompin' Tom Connors (Saint John, NB) - Name The Capital
Downhere (Caronport, SK) - What It's Like
Irene Moore Davis (Windsor, ON)
Hokus Pick (Vancouver, BC) - No Conversation
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1996 was a banner year for me. I became a father, started managing my first band and met this guy in the Small Business Law class I was teaching!
Gavin Michael Booth has never not been in my Neighbourhood. Together, we challenge each other to JustWalkIn.
Proof: I called him when I met JJ Abrams on my honeymoon, and he called me as he watched Britney Spears shaving her head.
Listen to us discuss his endless pursuit of filmmaking. the art of shoes, collaborating with his wonderful wife Sarah Booth, celebrating 5 years in L.A. and the importance of "Urinspiration". His ability to produce excellence on a shoestring has taught him how to work and think economically.
This episode is brought to you by Vaunnies Mayostard / Mustardayonnaise / Mustmayostardayonnaise!
Here are some of our notes:
Gavin Michael Booth - IMDb
Projects:
Last Call
The Scarehouse
Just 20
Are You My Mommy
Third Eye Blind
Weightless Video
The Afters
Lift Me Up Video
Light Up The Sky Video
Never Going Back To OK Video
Ocean Wide Video
Sarah Booth - IMDb
Sarah Booth - Action Reel
Mr. Show
24 Is The Highest Number
Josh Fenderman
Life is precious, and God, and the Bible
Marilyn Mozzorella's Pizza Rella Pie Parlours
Protesters
24
Entourage
Dark Horizons
Riley Armstrong
Third Date with Will Ferrell
Armchair Expert
WTF
Indie Film Hustle
How Did This Get Made?
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I've never had a surface conversation with Steve Geyer. And I don't expect I ever will.
Plus, he knows how to Bugs Bunny his way into a conversation.
Standup comedy is something that has always fascinated me, as it works best when there's no safety net. Steve has shared the stage with the best comedians and musicians, and shares his secrets for leaving a lasting impression. I used to play Steve's material on The True Groove, and met him years later, when he realized that Canadians love him more than anyone else in the world.
And for good reason.
Steve and I have Big Plans to Ruin Your Dinner... but more on that later.
Thank you for sitting in on our conversation. Here are a few things we talked about:
Steve Geyer - Comedian, Pastor, Author
Shameless: Set Free From The Mask - Steve's Book
Dry Bar Comedy
Margaret Becker
Newsboys
Michael W. Smith
4Him
Sinbad
Jeff Frankenstein's Dressing Rooms Of Christian Rock
Theme music masterfully composed by Lp.
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Anna Clark gets it. She really gets it.
It was an honour to speak with the award-winning author of “The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water And The American Urban Tragedy”, as she is so engaging but also because EVERYONE needs to read her book.
Anna and I discuss the beautiful historic neighbourhoods of Detroit, her unique take on Disaster Capitalism, Emmett Till, and most poignantly, how we got here. Her body of work gives us insight into the place we find ourselves now.
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Long time listener, first time caller. Elias and I have never met, but he provided a puzzle piece from my Cornerstone Festival past that I thought was lost forever. And I am grateful. We talk in depth (spoiler alert!) about The Steve Taylor Archive, the treasure trove that launches on Monday, June 15!
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Where to start:
Soup The Chemist - Twitch
"Through My Windows -" Book by Soup The Chemist
I first heard SFC in 1989, and caught them live in 1991. Changed my game on so many levels.
Soup The Chemist was the first Holy Hip Hop (HHH) I ever played for friends, and still spin his music daily. Especially for people who think that HHH started with Cross Movement!
We talked history, the future, and everything in between. A true pioneer.
Here are some of his Beautiful Music that we included:
Beautiful Music
Eargasmic Arrangements
I-15 Worth
KACR
Kill The Spirit
One Time
Sooner Or Later (Freedom Of Soul)
Under The Influence
We also covered:
TWA
JC & The Boyz
Charlie Brown
Bomb Squad
Jazz Crusaders
Sneaker Pimps
Goldfinger
Large Professor
DJ Premier
Joey The Jerk
Peace
Emmett Till
Gospel Gangstaz fka Alliance of Light
XL & DBD
Mic Drop Watch Party
Mic Drop Trailer
12 Monkeys
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I had the chance to "sit down" with my cousin Daron aka Pastor D from the lovely island of Bermuda. We were joined by Bermuda's Whistling Frogs, as you will hear in the background. We talk shopping by alphabet, hosting church from home. finding Bacon during a pandemic and the Big Jim Karate Studio he took away from me!
Here are a few ways to find Daron:
Keisha The Mermaid In the News Generations on Facebook
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This is the Big One, Elizabeth!
Lyndon (Lp) Perry and I have been collaborating for the past 24 years, and the best is yet to come.
Bonus: We solved racism. You're welcome.
Here is the myriad of things we discussed:
Sealtest Lemonade - Thanks for the free product in 1996!
LyndonPerry.com
Lyndon Perry - The Moon
MKE Love
Leaderdogs For The Blind
Cheap Flight Podcast
Tonal Recall Podcast
Milwaukee
Flower Face - Ain't No Sunshine
Chris Cornell - Billie Jean
Milwaukee 88.9
Venue
The Birth Of The Beatles (1979)
Vin Diesel - How to Breakdance
The Liturgists Podcast - Black and White
Leaderdogs For The Blind - Martin's Dream
Theme music provided by our guest.
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"Every time I audition, I put it in a bubble and I blow it away, because who knows?"
There is so much wisdom and balance in my conversation with Actor/Coach/Producer/Encourager Sarah Booth. (None from me, of course.) I am so happy to share her insights with you!
As you will hear, Sarah is incredibly focused and driven by her passion to tell stories that need to be told. And you have seen her grace your screens on great stories including Law & Order: SVU, Helix, American Horror Story: Roanoke, The Moodys, Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story, and her own collaborations with husband/director/part-time model Gavin Michael Booth (The Scarehouse, Last Call).
Sarah is also a fantastic resource for staying healthy and fit during a lockdown... and beyond! Be sure to follow her on Instagram.
Here are some of our notes:
Sarah Booth - IMDb
Sarah Fit Booth - Instagram
Sarah Film Booth - Instagram
Sarah Booth - Action Reel
Last Call
The Scarehouse
A Moody Christmas/The Moodys
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
19-2
Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story
Far Cry 5
Waco
Ozark
The Assistant
Dirty John
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Bang Up State - Never Let Me Down Again/Stryper - Shining Star/Stavesacre - Fascination Street/Dug Pinnick - You Shook Me All Night Long/Kerosene Halo - While My Guitar Gently Weeps/Ashley Cleveland - Gimme Shelter
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Art Provokes.
Rest In Peace - Gladys Pinnick-Hayes, Mr. Solo, George Floyd, Fred Willard, Lynn Shelton, Ahmed Aubry and Gene Eugene (20 Years and Still Missed)
Twin Sister - Scoundrel
Gospel Gangstas - Mobbin' - All Mixed Up (for Mr. Solo)
Leaderdogs For The Blind - Martin's Dream (for Ahmed Aubry, George Floyd)
Lucena - Curved
Joydrop - Beautiful
KXM - Sleep (for Gladys Pinnick-Hayes)
Adam Again - Dogjam
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Twin Sister (formerly known as Boba Phett) is Legendary.
With funk-driven songs including "Scoundrel", "He's No Good To Me Dead", "Ben" and "We Don't Serve Their Kind Here", it does not take long to see why this band appeals to the 8-year-old me that first saw Star Wars at a Drive-In (and in 2020, the Drive-In is once again the future of cinema)!
Matt Zimmerman (aka "The Imperial Stormtrooper") and Todd Fadel (aka "Lord Vader") share their origin story, talk about performing in full costume at the most wretched hive of scum and villainy known as GMA Week, and provide an ideal visual tour of the great city of Portland, Oregon.
You can get CD copies of the Twin Sister album through their Facebook page. Buy 10 or more - it's the perfect gift for shut-ins!
Here are links to some of the things we discussed:
Beer & Hymns: Pandemic Pentecost Event - Sunday May 31 - Everyone Is Welcome!
Twin Sister - Facebook
Twin Sister Live Show - Vimeo
The Beauty - Facebook
Agents Of Future - Facebook
Mikee Bridges
StarWars.com
The X-Ray Cafe - Documentary
Otisburg
Tomfest
The Muppet Show
Leaderdogs For The Blind
Tooth and Nail Records
Hype - Documentary
Bill Power
Helen's Pacific Costumers
Chuck Klosterman - Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs
Featured Twin Sister Music excerpts: "Scoundrel", "He's No Good To Me Dead" and "We Don't Serve Their Kind Here". You really should own a copy!
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After talking to Derek Ouellette, I dusted off my treadmill. After I found it under a pile of laundry, of course.
Derek has always had that effect on me. After any one of our many conversations, my entrepreneurial spirit is recharged and ready for action! One of my favourite quotes from this session is "the battle always takes place in your head."
We discuss making the most of Dad Time during a global quarantine, taking back your fitness and health and helping others to do the same, and always asking yourself, "what’s my next venture?".
His passion for coaching is clear. Enjoy!
Here are some of the things we discussed:
Derek Ouellette - Instagram
Ewyn Weight Loss Studios Windsor
Ewyn Weight Loss Studios Leamington
Gary Vaynerchuk
The Afters
Once again, theme music by the John Williams of our Neighbourhood, Lp.
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Today, I catch up with and introduce you to my good friend, Tony Shore.
In fact, without Tony, there would have been far less Groove in The True Groove, as he introduced me to the two words that changed my life:
"Dr. Shore."
We talk about how he knows far more about Canada than I ever will, his time in the recording studio with bands including The Lost Dogs and Scaterd Few and how working with a myriad of artists has translated to his work in voiceover and studio production.
Tony is also my podcast guru, and we discuss the heart behind The ObviousPopcast, introducing audiences to a whole new musical palette and his upcoming 50th episode!
Here are some of our points of irreverence:
ObviousPopCast
Dr. Shore - Facebook
Frontline Records
The Tragically Hip
Dr. Disc Records
Ian Tanner
The Lost Dogs
Terry Scott Taylor
Kiefer Sutherland - Sundown
Bruce Cockburn
Rush - Beyond The Lighted Stage
Amy Grant
Yes
Michael Roe
The Choir
Tooth & Nail Records
Upload
Sports Team
Bleu - I Wanna Write You A Symphony
The Dowling Poole
Joy Wave
The Lickerish Quartet
Royal Blood
The Blue Stones
And of course:
Sean Penn
Dabney Coleman and his talented daughter Quincy Coleman
Lp is, in fact, bringing us his best.
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She did it. She just did it.
She wanted to work in Film and TV, so she packed up the truck and she moved to Beverly.
Hills, that is. (To be more accurate, Elle-Ay.)
It was so good to catch up with our friend, Rachel. We talk about her unique path into "The Business" and the dream that motivated her, finding peace in the midst of a global pandemic and her knack for finding talent and casting actors in exceptional projects including Suits, Masters of Sex and The Bold And The Beautiful!
I also get to share my own soap opera history for the first time ever.
Here are some of the things we discussed:
Rachel Rose Oginsky - IMDB
The Bold And The Beautiful
Suits
Covert Affairs
Masters Of Sex
You can also find Rachel on Instagram and Twitter...
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Today, we combine #BBTT and #TBT to play my 2009 Stryper interview, not long after the band reunited. This was one of my first live interviews and one of the few times I've spoken with a band that has sold 7 million albums and counting.
We spoke in a crowded press junket room full of rude people (hence the background noise) but hopefully, you'll enjoy a conversation with some of the most gracious guys in the industry, about getting the Band Back Together again.
Here are some of the links:
Stryper
Stryper on Spotify
Stryper on Apple Music
"Honestly" Acoustic in Detroit
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The convergence of my call to Steven Langlois and the recent release of his book "Rock Your Class - Creatively Impactful Teacher-Rockstar Tips From A To Z" is no coincidence. In fact, we've been partners for longer than I even knew!
Steven has lived the "Hannah Montana" lifestyle, shapeshifting and filling arenas for almost 30 years, and continues to share his knowledge and faith with all who will listen. Enjoy hearing the stories behind the music...
Here are some of the things we discussed: Rock Your Class Book - Now Available Rock Your Class Event Schedule The Justin Bieber - Etienne Connection
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Today, we wrap up our time with Hokus Pick as the People In Your Neighbourhood!
We talk about the challenge of renovating a cabin with recycled goods, the 4th member of the band, staying creative at the time of Covid, Steve Taylor breaking all the rules and the unique opportunities they had to work with the late and dearly missed Rich Mullins.
Here are more of the things we referenced:
Hokus Pick - Spotify
Hokus Pick - Apple Music
Camp Qwanoes
GetBold T-Shirt Printing & Embroidery
Creation Festival with Rich Mullins
Catch - German Game Show
Third Man Pressing
Steve Taylor
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This week, we welcome the band known as Hokus Pick to the People In Your Neighbourhood!
One of Pick's many successes was the ability to tour across Canada repeatedly. What impressed me the first time I saw them was the way they could work a crowd into a complete frenzy, most of whom were also seeing them for the first time. Every time they played, they built relationships that consistently added to their fan base and kept them on the road.
We talk about their tours with dc Talk, Guardian, Steve Taylor and more, the joys of border crossing and the lessons they learned being a Canadian band with an international following!
Here are some of the things we discussed:
Hokus Pick - Spotify
Hokus Pick - Apple Music
Camp Qwanoes
GetBold T-Shirt Printing & Embroidery
Creation Festival with Rich Mullins
Cup o joy Wisconsin
Pacific National Exhibition
Steve Taylor
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Got a question about Rock 'n Roll in the Motor Cities?
Let Lori Baldassi be your guide as she schools us on important skills, including helping bands (and managers) understand the intricacies of crossing an international border and balancing the multiple egos of rock stars! Lori's passion includes mentorship for emerging artists, working with Windsor's annual Bluesfest and relaying the lessons learned by the people behind-the-scenes in her Biz X Magazine column.
Here are some of the things we discussed:
Biz X Magazine - "Making A Sound Living" Column by Lori Baldassi
Bluesfest Windsor
Harpo's
Family Feud Online
The Monkees
Adrenalin
Extreme
Rick Springfield
The Secret Life of Jian Ghomeshi
The Gospel of Luke
Breakshot
Me Elton John
In Hoffa's Shadow
Hard To Handle
Gordon Pinsent reads Justin Bieber
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On Part 2, Paul, Andrew, Rich and Cam continue to discuss becoming a band, playing with The Kramdens and how they're staying creative at this very interesting time in history.
Here are some of the things we discussed:
The Crush on Apple Music
The Crush on Spotify
Andy Horrocks - AME Recording Studio
The Kramdens
Guelph Mercury
Mr. H Presents
Money Heist
The Good Place
The Big Short
Sound City Documentary
Featured music:
"Less Than Well"
"Something Real"
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Amidst the laughter is the story of friends becoming a band that continues to rely on each other more than 25 years later. Dumb As Sheep, aka The Crush, discuss the name that made them stand out, being Mike Knott's temporary house band, and finding a producer that brought out the best in them!
And at the end of the day, they own their music, a rarity in the music business.
Here are some of the things we discussed:
No Holds Barred
Hardees
Michael Roe
Andy Horrocks - AME Recording Studio
Michael Knott
Sheryl Stacey
Thousand Foot Krutch
Featured music:
"It Could Be"
"Wonderful"
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It's not often that I can claim that I've known someone since birth, but James White I have. (His birth, not mine.)
James and I discuss the importance of calming yourself and asking "who should I reach out to today?" At this particular time in history, he and his peers are seeking connection in the middle of isolation.
Enjoy this incredible insight from a thoughtful individual.
Here are some of the notes from our conversation:
Soultime App
The Chosen
Cory Wong
Vulfpeck
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In the 90's, I co-hosted The True Groove on CJAM-FM, which inadvertently led to a career in Entertainment Law and Artist Management. Speaking with French Edu-tainer and (One Man True Groove Fan Club) Etienne yesterday inspired me to Return To The Groove.
"Where the Music must Groove, and The Groove must be True..."
I hope you enjoy the time travel!
Tracks:
Supersaturated - Leaderdogs For The Blind
Less Than Well - The Crush aka Dumb As Sheep
The Hunted (featuring Cal Cagno) - The Insyderz
My Generation - Starfield
Senor Jealousy - BangUpState
Stairway to Heaven - Janice Richardson
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To continue with BBTT (Band Back Together Thursday) on Friday, we wrap up our time with The Motor City Thunder with a Dash of Rock, also known as The Insyderz! #BBTT
Founding members Todd Miesch, Nate Sjogren and Joe Yerke share stories of (alleged) maturity, the artist formerly known as MC Hammer, and give respect and love to the Sonlight Club/The Fringe/GrooveHouse promoters that launched them into the world.
Here are links to some of the things we talked about:
The Insyderz - Bandcamp
The Insyderz - Facebook
The Insyderz - Spotify
Brave Rome Terrified
Cal Cagno Radio
Cornerstone Festival
Hammer
Skillet
James Earl Jones aka Darth Vader Reads The Bible
Music you heard:
"The Insyderz Shuffle" - The Sinner's Songbook (2012)
"Our Darkest Hour" - The Sinner's Songbook (2012)
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To kick off BBTT (Band Back Together Thursday), it only made sense to re-group The Motor City Thunder with a Dash of Rock, otherwise known as The Insyderz!
My Neighbourhood expanded tenfold when I was asked to join their team and negotiate their first record contract with Tim Taber (The Prayer Chain) and the legendary Gene Eugene (Adam Again, Lost Dogs, The Green Room), which also left them clear to record "Skalleluia" with music and film mogul Steve Taylor. Founding members Todd Miesch, Nate Sjogren and Joe Yerke share stories of hitting the road as teenagers, band pranks that worked (and others not so much), and the lessons they learned while encouraging rude boys and girls across the world.
Here are some of the things we talked about:
Cal Cagno Radio
Brave Rome Terrified
Cup O' Joy
Steve Taylor
Five Iron Frenzy
The OC Supertones
Roast Beef Burritos Recipe
Michael Roe
Tiger King
SATCO
Joe Yerke Doesn't Like To Fly The Loving Touch
Music you heard:
"The Insyderz Shuffle" - The Sinner's Songbook (2012)
"Funktified Brother Love" - Motor City Ska (1997)
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It is a delight to introduce Irene Moore Davis to the People In Your Neighbourhood.
Irene loves both Black History and literature, and she is merging those two passions in her upcoming book, "Our Own Two Hands: A History Of Black Lives In Windsor From The 1700s Forward". We talked about how she can magically appear everywhere at the same time, and how she is staying creative and informed during this strange point in history. You will find a lot to learn from this engaging conversation!
Here are some of the notes and references from our discussion - please check them out:
All Write In Sin City Podcast
Bookfest Windsor
Essex County Black Historical Research Society
St. Clair College
Northstar Cultural Community Centre
Anna Clark: The Poisoned City
Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker
Ma
North Buxton Homecoming
Just Mercy
Klondike Kat
Life After People on The History Channel
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Please welcome Brian Lachine as one of the People In Your Neighbourhood.
Brian runs. Brian runs a lot. Like 57k-85k a lot, and it's improved his quality of life in so many ways. Listen to find out how he prepares for essentially a DOUBLE MARATHON.
Brian is also responsible for introducing me to a lot of vital information, as you will find out. Here's a sampling of the notes and pop culture references from our conversation:
Wawa, Ontario
Visit the Most Photographed Landmark in North America – Our Famous Goose Monument
Third Man Records/The White Stripes/Jack White/The Raconteurs
Jack White - Concert Prive 2012 (Full Show)
MIchael Roe
Bon Iver
My Morning Jacket
The National
Royal Blood
Big Sugar
New Song Church
David Goggins
Mr. T - I Pity The Fool
The Skywalker Saga
Trailer Park Boys
Howard Stern
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Richard (“Ricky D”/Shoeflies/Zoom Daddys/Cadillac Jack) used to bring me in as a guest on his radio show in London, Ontario for general mayhem and shenanigans. He fears nothing, and he’s got the tales to prove it.
Here are some of our notes from the shenanigans and general mayhem we discussed:
Burl Ives - Silver and Gold
London, Ontario
The Shoeflies
Thief In The Night
Fish Market Combo - I Wish We'd All Been Ready
Spam
Marc Martel
Michael W. Smith
Casio
Rocketown
Ashley Cleveland
Trinity House Theatre
Ozark
Find Richard DeJonge at zoomdaddyrichard
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