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Naima (and the rest of the Giant Steps album for that matter) by John ColtraneSoul Vaccination by Tower of PowerNo Ordinary Love by Sade
In this episode, Paul and I talk about what we believe to be profound music, the commonalities of performance in music and sport, and the power of the rhythm section.
Catch Paul at https://www.lifechurchgreenbay.com/.
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Fernando - ABBAParadise - John PrineMa mere lâoye, M. 62: Petit poucet - Maurice Ravel
From The Front Row: https://fromthefrontrow.org/
Old Oaks Trio: https://www.oldoaksmusic.com/
Bigtooth (website still in progress): https://www.bigtoothbluegrass.com/
In this episode, Claire and I sit down and talk about fathers, grandfathers, and the excitement of performing in front of others.
For the musicians: Practice with a metronome!
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Manglende episoder?
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Allan is a writer and producer from Highland Park, Illinois. He attended Ithaca College in New York from 1988 to 1992. He relocated to Los Angeles, California in 1993 to pursue a career in screenwriting. After over ten years of struggle and rejection, Allan broke through with the script THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK in 2004. Since then, he has been working nonstop as a screenwriter and producer. As a script doctor, heâs written on over 40 studio movies and 6 television pilots for every major studio and television network. Heâs represented by William Morris Endeavor. Allanâs writing credits include THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE (Halle Berry and Benicio Del Toro) 21 (Kevin Spacey and Kate Bosworth) THE SWITCH (Jason Bateman and Jennifer Anniston) WALLSTREET: MONEY NEVER SLEEPS (directed by Oliver Stone) THE DILEMMA (directed by Ron Howard) JUST GO WITH IT (Adam Sandler and Nicole Kidman) ROCK OF AGES (Tom Cruise and Russell Brand) THE SPACE BETWEEN US (Gary Oldman) HERE COMES THE BOOM (Kevin James) COLLATERAL BEAUTY (Will Smith) THE ONLY LIVING BOY IN NEW YORK (Jeff Bridges).
Are You Going With Me? by Pat Metheny (Double Live Album - Travels)
Duk Koo Kim by Sun Kil Moon
Morning Dew - The Grateful Dead (Cornell 5/8/77)
Don't listen to your negative self-talk, follow your creative calling.
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Nick D'Agostino is a filmmaker and educator living in Austin, Texas. Whether it's on a film set or in the classroom, Nick enjoys building community through shared experiences. He enjoys being outdoors and watching movies, but not usually at the same time.
Fast Car by Tracy ChapmanAcid Rap by Chance the RapperNeighborhood Bully by Bob DylanGo see Barbie and Oppenheimer! Stay tuned for Nick's second film, "Justice", which is about a young lawyer who's taken on the case of a man who's clearly guilty but the lawyer believes he's not.
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Alex Kiser is an Executive Presence Coach and Ph.D. Candidate in Communication Studies at Northwestern University. Her research aims to help individuals and companies use personality assessments more effectively â and more honestly. Alex loves helping others find the right words almost as much as she loves the challenge of learning something new. When she's not working, she likes to spend time outdoors, baking in her kitchen, and dancing pretty much anywhere.
In this conversation, Alex and I sit down and talk about
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Alexandra Leatu is the Head Womenâs Tennis Coach at Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC. She strives to develop a team culture that focuses on selflessness, character before performance, discipline and enjoyment of the game all in an open, safe environment for her players. As a former athlete herself at Vanderbilt and Baylor, she was inspired to go into coaching due to her experiences with two male coaches and feeling there were pieces missing to the student athlete experience she shouldâve had just because of a lack of understanding of female athletes. She loves the challenge of breaking down walls and rebuilding them up stronger with all of her student athletes, passionate about proving the journey and process of rebuilding is more important than reaching the peak of success. Away from the courts and gym, she loves to go on outdoor adventures with her fiancĂ© Matt, spend quality time with her family and friends, and unwinding after a long day with a of glass red.
In this conversation, Alex and I sit down and talk about long-distance, unshakeable connections, keeping the faith, and getting activated to compete.
Long Haul by Isn Munsick
There Was Jesus by Dolly Parton and Zach Williams
No Excuses by NF
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Robert is a sports performance physical therapist who specializes in helping athletes of all skills and sports return to playing at their highest level following an injury or surgery. As a former college and professional athlete, he understands the demands and the insatiable driving force behind wanting to be the best. In his free time, you can find Robert surfing in Carlsbad, California, eating BBQ and listening to blues in Austin, Texas, cooking in the kitchen, serving up deliciousness to family, friends, and anyone who finds a seat at his table.
In this conversation, Robert and I sit down and talk about the joy and resilience found in Black music, accepting change, and the undeniable greatness of John Mayer.
The Rubberband Man by the Spinners
Stop This Train by John Mayer
Alright by Kendrick Lamar
https://ptatx.com/
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Run your marathon at your own pace.
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Andy is a human and creator based out of Asheville, North Carolina. From photography to writing, to design to music, he can't help himself but to bring forth ideas rattling in his head. Additionally, he is a black belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu, though oftentimes he feels like a white belt again. He, like all of us, is trying to understand what it is to live and how to live.
Bayonnetwork-Norma Jean
Diamond-Stick to Your Guns
Contact-As Cities Burn
In this episode, Andy and I sit down and talk about music igniting us and sending us down constructive paths from an early age.
Regardless of where you come from and who you are, treat everyone as human beings. You never know what people are going through and they might even have the same problems as you.
@palaatx
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Miles is an Elementary School Principal in New Orleans, Louisiana, a mental wellness and human rights advocate. He's passionate about creating spaces where everyone can discover and be the best version of themselves.
As a former college football player, Miles is familiar with the ups and downs that performers go through on a daily basis. He enjoys finding creative ways to eliminate barriers and create systems of support for individual and community healing. When heâs not working, Miles tries to spend time reading, writing, listening to music, playing Madden, and spending quality time with friends and family.
Love Yourz by J Cole
Ribbon in the Sky by Stevie Wonder
Intâl Players Anthem by UGK feat. Outkast
(bonus: Drakeâs whole catalog)
In this episode, Miles and I sit down and talk about the power of gratitude, music being at the origin point of a relationship, and the bonding power of music.
Be Safe. Be Kind. Be Intentional.
@themileswill
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Mali is a mother, doula, childbirth educator, and assistant professor of African American Literature at Howard University. Her first book, Scrap Theory: Reproductive Injustice in the Contemporary Black Feminist Imagination, Ohio State University Press will be published in 2023. Her work intersects in the medical humanities, technology, bioethics, contemporary Black art and culture, and reproductive justice practices. She spends her free time sleeping, doing HIIT workouts, and doing tarot readings.
https://www.malicollins.com/
Always Be My Baby by Mariah Carey
Dougou Badia by Amadou & Mariam
Look Into My Eyes by Bone Thugs n Harmony
In this episode, Mali and I sit down and talk about realizing beauty in herself at an early age, making something out of nothing, and a survivor's mentality.
Content Warning: This conversation has sensitive themes related to trauma.
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Jeremy Arambulo is an LA-based cartoonist and musician. His latest graphic novel, âA Challengeâ, was self-published through Kickstarter, and he writes and records music as Fluorescent Beige. He also plays with Born That Guy. They released their latest record âThreeâ in early 2021, improvised at Chicago's Electrical Audio with Steve Albini.
Tame by the Pixies
Bachelorette by Bjork
Doomed by Moses Sumney
In this conversation, Jeremy and I sit down and talk about being galvanized by representation, the power of dynamics, emotionally charged music, and taking charge of our health.
http://jeremyarambulo.com/
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Dr. Kiernan âKikiâ Steiner, DMA, (she/they/siya) is a holistic vocal coach, choral conductor, and decolonization consultant, and began her life journey on Ho-Chunk Nation lands in Southwestern Wisconsin. Dr. Kiki is a recent graduate from Arizona State University with her doctorate in Choral Conducting, where her research focused on the implications and importance of pedagogical language and discourse in collegiate choral programs. Currently, she is offering 1:1 Voice Activation sessions that focus on helping individuals release stories of shame connect deeper with their voices, in order to facilitate self-led healing.
Wildflowers by Dolly Parton
Praise to the Lord sung by the Millikin University Choir
I Just Wanna Live by Kuulei Music
In this conversation, Kiernan and I sit down and talk about finding strength in being different, honing your craft with others, and the freedom of just being yourself.
For more information about her offerings, follow her on Instagram @decolonizing_kiki and sign-up for her mailing list at her website: www.kiernanmsteinermusic.com.
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Wade (he/him) is a songwriter and producer creating imaginative pop music under the name Sweetblood. After formative years playing in garage bands around Fergus Falls, MN, he has since recorded and performed extensively in the Twin Cities and around the greater Midwest. Wade brings both a drummerâs vantage point and plenty of beginners pluck to his own musical project, resulting in a world of layered synths, funky guitar, and cascading hooks. By day, Wade produces explainer videos for non-profits and mission-driven businesses with Next Day Animations. He lives in Duluth, MN on Dakota and Anishinaabe land.
In this conversation, Wade and I sit down and talk about the inspiration he drew from things that were flatout cool, getting his world expanded, and the power of raw and emotional songwriting.
Last Nite - The Strokes
93' Til Infinity - Souls of Mischief
Solo - Frank Ocean
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Bianca is a Mental Performance Coach, girls basketball coach, and private duty account manager in St. Louis, MO. As a mental performance consultant, she works to empower athletes, performing artists, musicians, business professionals, and entrepreneurs, to transform their mental approach and elevate performance.
Her experience as a professional and D1 basketball player and educational background in sport psychology gives her insight into the mental approach essential to performing at a high level. Bianca uses cognitive-behavioral and person-centered approaches when working with clients. She equips individuals with different tools to transform their mindsets and elevate their performance. Fostering an environment for a growth mindset to overcome obstacles, increase awareness, and transform their mental approach to become the best version of themselves.
When she's not working she spends her free time doing community service projects with her sorority (Alpha Kappa Alpha), spending time with her family, friends, and watching Netflix series.
In this conversation, Bianca and I sit down and talk about getting locked in to compete, persevering in the America that we live in, and the identities that she holds.
We Ready by Archie Eversole
Alright by Kendrick Lamar
Dayenu
https://www.goatmentality.com/
Trigger Warning: Racially insensitive language
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Robby is a Conservation Specialist at Operation Fresh Start in Madison, WI where he works with young adults on building their skills and preparedness for a career in conservation. He strives to bring joy to everything he does, whether itâs in or out of his professional life. As a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist of 20+ years, heâs been in multiple bands and carries a uniquely singular style in his pursuits that leaves a lasting positivity and levity whether heâs on the stage or catching up with family and friends.
In this conversation, Robby and I sit down and talk about love, Mel Gibson, teenage antics, and the healing powers of playing music with others.
The Very Thought of You by Billie Holiday
Dazed and Confused by Led Zeppelin
Morning Dew - Live in London, 1972 by the Grateful Dead
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Shelby is a mom of two, wife, freelance media producer, coach, and athlete. She recently shifted her career away from media production to more wholistically incorporate movement and community into her life and help others be prepared for life's adventures and obstacles. She is a NASM certified personal trainer and a Level One Certified Trainer in the MovNat natural movement system and is pursuing her Level Two in January. She loves working with beginners and people who are returning to or rediscovering movement. She has been a ninja athlete since 2019 and is a American Ninja Warrior season 14 hopeful. She manages multiple chronic health conditions and has navigated chronic pain for over a decade. Movement has been a powerful avenue for finding safety and joy in her body again, and she hopes to share that joy with others.
In this conversation, Shelby and I sit down and talk about pain, strength, and making decisions.
Greet Death by Explosions In The Sky
Unstoppable by Sia
Learning to Fly by Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
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Joe is a musician and lover of the make believe and on his better days a cooking enthusiast from Madison, WI. Professionally, Joe works on computers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and performs live music around the country. When Joe has free time he likes spending it making himself as well as his friends laugh. Joy is special.
In this conversation, Joe and I sit down and talk about the songs that made him want to be a guitar player, being an emotionally vulnerable teenager alongside his friends, and being comfortable in his own skin.
Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne
Svefn-G-Englar by Sigur RĂłs
Bodysnatchers by Radiohead
@kainalu.music
@birdseyeband
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Brittany lives in Madison, Wisconsin, and is a midwest transplant, originally from Long Island, NY. For her, as for most, music has played a large part in her relationships, memory, and identity. She recently began working as a resident psychiatrist, where she hopes to be able to support others' in their journey through this difficult thing we call life. She grew up doing gymnastics for many years, and recently started practicing again. She also enjoys old and new friends, cooking, horror and true crime stories, and learning how to play music.
In this conversation, Brittany and I sit down and talk about Mr. Long Island aka The Piano Man aka Billy Joel, coming of age, the comforts of home, music in the gym, and feeling invincible.
The Downeaster âAlexaâ by Billy Joel
Cactus Tree by Joni Mitchell
Sabotage by Beastie Boys
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Vince is an Attorney, Cannabis Consultant, and amateur DJ based in Fort Collins, CO where he works with cannabis clients to build their business and prepare written materials for license application in newly-legalized states across the country. A budding musician and former athlete, Vince is familiar with the creative process, performing, and the struggles of success and failure across different pursuits. He enjoys connecting with others through music, cooking, business, and spirituality while pursuing his own private life with his partner at home. Recently, he has been exploring gardening, spending time with his newly adopted cats, and the poetry of Mary Oliver.
Sleep by Phish (Live 2000 version)
I Donât Want to Be by Gavin Degraw
Tenderness by Parquet Courts
https://www.mixcloud.com/betterdistractions/
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What is this?
-Welcome to Sonic Stories, the show where we talk about music and how it shapes our lives. Each week, I invite a guest to choose three songs that have impacted their lives and to share the stories behind them and the meaning they hold for them.
Who's the host?
-The host is Beny Collins, a Mental Performance Coach who works with athletes and other kinds of performers on the mental side of what they do. He supports people by introducing ways to improve their self-awareness and skills and techniques to help optimize their strengths. This is all done with the intention of achieving a fully realized performance where they perform with high levels of confidence, concentration, without any mental blocks or barriers, and to live happy lives.
Why make this podcast?
-Music has a profound influence on us regardless of our occupations and pursuits. It can be used to make us feel motivated and powerful or remind us of important moments and people in our lives. I started this podcast to hear the stories behind songs that have shaped the lives of others, whether they're an athlete preparing for an event, a surgeon heading into the operating room, or a CEO preparing for a speaking event.
