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Beyond Curious ™#249: What “Death Mindfulness” Has To Do With Selling 2 Million Books, Being Blessed By Madonna, & Designing Your To-Die-For Life w/ Karen SalmansohnImagine you’re at your favorite restaurant when — out of the corner of your eye — you spot Madonna.Most people would whisper about it to their friends and watch from afar.Not Karen Salmansohn.Karen — a best-selling author of 20+ books with over 2 million copies sold — didn’t just say hi. She walked right up to Madonna’s table, dropped her hilariously titled book “How To Succeed In Business Without A Penis” in front of her… and left with a blessing from the Queen of Pop herself.That’s Karen: wildly bold, infectiously curious...2025-07-2254 min
This Seats TakenCinematic Love: Exploring 90s Rom-Coms with Janeil HamptonSend us a textIs love in the air or just a great movie night? Join me and my valentine, Janeil Hampton, as we share our passion for films, especially the romantic comedies that tug at our heartstrings. With Janeil's unique habit of meticulously logging each film on Letterboxd, we embark on a nostalgic journey through the 90s, featuring gems like "The Wedding Singer" and "Only You." Our cinematic ride doesn't just stop at romance; we also explore Janeil's fascination with the horror classic "Nosferatu" and our shared excitement for the upcoming Super Bowl as we cheer...2025-02-1050 min
DeGen Cinema PodcastThe Wrestler (2008) & Fighting Over a Girl With a Semi-Pro WrestlerDegenerates Andy S and Brandon Bombay fly in off the top ropes to discuss 'The Wrestler.' We hear about the time when Andy dated a girl whose ex-boyfriend was a semi-professional wrestler, and how the ex confronted him at her house in an entrance that was fit for the ring. The guys talk about how this lo-fi film captures the essence of using your art to hide your personal flaws, and the many parallels between an artistic pursuit and being a stripper. Plus, how this is one of Marisa Tomei's best — and undeniably hottest — roles.
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Second Best Picture2001 - In the BedroomKyle and Brandon head up to Maine to tackle this adult drama on marriage, grief, and lobster fishing. The guys try and decide if a movie can be both impossible to enjoy and absolutely riveting.
In the Bedroom stars Tom Wilkinson, Sissy Spacek, Nick Stahl, Marisa Tomei, and William Mapother; directed by Todd Field.
Episode Rundown:
Intro - 00:48
Plot Description & Review - 11:30
Final Thoughts - 52:37
What We're Watching - 55:48
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/secondbestpicture2023-06-261h 01
SpecrapularMy Cousin Vinny | No Country for Old MenFrom a wise cracking, super slick New Yorker. To a subtle psychopath killing just for the fuck of it.
The ABC's of Specrapular continues! In this episode, we discuss the 1992 movie, My Cousin Vinny, and the 2007 movie, No Country for Old Men. My Cousin Vinny is available on Amazon Prime. No Country for Old Men is available on HBO Max.
My Cousin Vinny was directed by Jonathan Lynn. Stars Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, and Ralph Macchio.
No Country for Old Men was directed by...2023-05-091h 10
Brandon At Random Reviews[FAVORITES] "My Cousin Vinny" (1992) & "Stand By Me" (1986)I start off by going through a small selection of the films on my "Never Again" list on VUDU, which are those movies that I own but never need to see again for one reason or another. Then I get into the 1992 courtroom comedy "My Cousin Vinny" starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei, followed by 1986's "Stand By Me" based on the Stephen King novella "The Body".Theme music performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com2023-05-041h 29
Brandon At Random Reviews[FAVORITES] ”My Cousin Vinny” (1992) & ”Stand By Me” (1986)I start off by going through a small selection of the films on my "Never Again" list on VUDU, which are those movies that I own but never need to see again for one reason or another. Then I get into the 1992 courtroom comedy "My Cousin Vinny" starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei, followed by 1986's "Stand By Me" based on the Stephen King novella "The Body".
Theme music performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com
2023-05-041h 29Brandon At Random Reviews[FAVORITES] ”My Cousin Vinny” (1992) & ”Stand By Me” (1986)I start off by going through a small selection of the films on my "Never Again" list on VUDU, which are those movies that I own but never need to see again for one reason or another. Then I get into the 1992 courtroom comedy "My Cousin Vinny" starring Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei, followed by 1986's "Stand By Me" based on the Stephen King novella "The Body".
Theme music performed by Augusto Diniz, acquired by way of Fiverr.com
2023-05-041h 29SpecrapularKindergarten Cop | La La LandFrom intimidating witnesses to a bittersweet, but very good ending.
The ABC's of Specrapular continues! In this episode, we discuss the 1990 movie, Kindergarten Cop, and the 2016 movie, La La Land. Kindergarten Cop is available on Amazon Prime and La La Land is available on Netflix.
Kindergarten Cop was directed by Ivan Reitman. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Pamela Reed, Christian and Joseph Cousins, Richard Tyson, and Penelope Ann Miller.
La La Land was directed by Damien Chazelle. Starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone.
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The Delta FlyersDriveThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Drive. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Drive:With Janeway's approval, Paris enters the Delta Flyer in an interspecies, light-speed shuttle race held as a peace celebration.We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with our Executive producers Megan Elise & Re...2023-03-131h 26
The Delta FlyersImperfectionThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Imperfection. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Imperfection:To save an ailing Seven of Nine, Icheb secretly performs a dangerous procedure on himself and places his own life in jeopardy.We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast possible, starting with our Executive pr...2023-03-061h 11
The Delta FlyersUnimatrix Zero Part IIThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Unimatrix Zero Part II. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Unimatrix Zero Part II:The Borg queen captures Janeway and assimilates Tuvok, and Voyager tries to resist a Borg attack with the help of Korok's Klingon forces.We want to thank everyone who makes th...2023-02-271h 16
The Delta FlyersUnimatrix Zero Part IThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Unimatrix Zero Part I. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Unimatrix Zero Part I:Janeway and Seven of Nine act to instil independent thought in the Borg Collective when an enclave of drones reaches a dream-fantasy state that weakens it.We want to thank ev...2023-02-201h 24
The Delta FlyersThe Haunting of Deck TwelveThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is The Haunting of Deck Twelve. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.The Haunting of Deck Twelve: Neelix tells the ship's children a ghost story, about an electromagnetic life force that holds Voyager hostage while trying to make contact with Janeway.We want to thank eve...2023-02-131h 20
The Delta FlyersLife LineThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Life Line. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Life Line: The Doctor gets himself transmitted back to Federation space to treat his mortally ailing creator, Dr. Lewis Zimmerman. A clash of egos ensues.We want to thank everyone who makes this pod...2023-02-061h 13
The Delta FlyersFuryThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Fury. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Fury: Former crewman Kes returns to exact revenge on Captain Janeway, betraying the ship to an alien life form that will absorb the crew's internal organs.We want to thank everyone who makes this pod...2023-01-301h 19
The Delta FlyersMuseThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Muse. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Muse: B'Elanna's life aboard Voyager provides inspiration for an alien playwright, whose ability to entertain his warlord king is a matter of life and death.We want to thank everyone who makes this podcast pos...2023-01-231h 14
The Delta FlyersLive Fast and ProsperThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Live Fast and Prosper. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Live Fast and Prosper Con artists practise galaxy-wide graft while impersonating Janeway and her officers, until the Doctor dupes them with the help of a holographic disguise.We want to thank eve...2023-01-161h 18
The Delta FlyersGood ShepherdThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Good Shepherd. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Good Shepherd:When three crewmen are shown to be hampering efficiency, Captain Janeway decides to give them some special attention by taking them on an away mission.We want to thank everyone who ma...2023-01-091h 22
The Delta FlyersChild's PlayThe Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Child’s Play. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Child’s Play:Seven suspects that Icheb's parents are not telling the truth about their son's assimilation; one of the Borg children still on board Voyager may hold the key to the mystery.We w...2023-01-021h 08
The Delta FlyersMiracle on Deck 15/Harry the Red Nosed EnsignNote: This will serve as the episode that would normally drop on Monday. The next regularly scheduled episode will be on Jan 2nd 12am ET. Happy Holidays, everyone!The Delta Flyers is a weekly Star Trek: Voyager rewatch & recap podcast hosted by Garrett Wang & Robert Duncan McNeill. Each week Garrett and Robert will rewatch an episode of Voyager starting at the very beginning. This week’s episode is Miracle on Deck 15/Harry the Red Nosed Ensign. Garrett and Robbie recap and discuss the episode, and share their insight as series regulars.Miracle on...2022-12-2459 min
On Air with Brandon JayOn Air with Brandon Jay Exclusive with Sean McNamaraOn this episode Hollywood Film Director Sean McNamara stops by the show to share his experiences what it's like working with Dennis Quaid and others. He also shares new news about a new exciting project he's embarking on.
Sean McNamara is an American director, writer and producer with a focus on family dramas, including the breakout hit feature Soul Surfer.
McNamara recently celebrated the 25th anniversary of Brookwell McNamara Entertainment, which he co-founded with business partner David Brookwell. Together, they have produced 30 feature films for Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, TriStar Pictures, New Line Cinema, Lio...2022-10-0531 min
Dark Therapy SessionDark Therapy Session #024 Self-esteemOn this episode, R-Say and Brandon discuss their self esteem issues and feelings of insignificance. They played Would You Rather and FMK's with Marisa Tomei, Leah Remini, and Alyssa Milano. Subscribe to the channel and follow them on Instagram at instagram.com/rsaysr & instagram.com/brandonjaneaushow
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Film CodeSpider-Man: No Way Home (2021)It's the event of the century! The quintessential social adventure, we cannot afford to miss! It is our review of Spiderman: No Way Home starring Tom Holland, Zendaya, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Marisa Tomei. The third film in the MCU's Spiderman trilogy and man did it have some hype.
Did it live up to the hype? Were there some big surprises along the way? Could it possibly be the best Spiderman movie of all time?
We talk about all things that made this movie the event of the year that it is from getting tickets to...2021-12-281h 21
CULMBrandon Scott Jones' "The Tale of the Bad Boy"Good evening culmmies... Let's be bad! Our favorite friend Brandon Scott Jones is here to help you relax as he transports you back to life at Bel Air High School. Senior year vibes. We love BSJ and you will too! This episode is about... stars for seniors, a lil cigarette, an ASMR french kiss, impersonating mom, THE MALL, Mrs. Brosch, orange chicken at 10am, Coach Paul Newman, and Marisa Tomei duh. Brandon is an actor, writer and improviser who was named one of Comedy Central's "Comics to Watch" in 2015 at the New York Comedy Festival. Fi...2021-11-1418 min
DIY Sound Library35. Philadelphia's Plaze App - Why Connecting with the Scene MattersPlaze is a game-changing social networking tool for musicians and creatives, empowering you to move your art or business forward by finding the best local collaborators. Put yourself on the map by creating a detailed artist, band, or freelancer profile, and explore other musicians and creatives near you.
There are so many talented musicians and creatives out there who’ve spent hours scrubbing social media to no avail, or been too intimidated by the information overload to even try. Plaze recognizes the need for a better way to form creatively fruitful local communities. No noise, just music....2021-05-1541 minDIY Sound Library34. Exploring Guitar Picks and Their Tone with Bailey Erickson (New World Guitar Picks)Bailey Erickson runs a small business called New World Guitar Picks, offering boutique picks for all kinds of musicians. He plays guitar himself, and understands the differences between materials, thickness and the tone offered from all these different kinds of picks. Learn in this episode how he creates the different picks, and how they all offer different tones and sounds for musicians.
Check it out. https://www.etsy.com/shop/NewWorldGuitarPicks?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=962809652
https://www.instagram.com/newworldguitarpicks/2021-04-2425 minDIY Sound Library33. Getting Over Your Fears of the First Release - With Connor FrostConnor Frost is a Musician and Educator, hailing from just outside New York City. He has toured extensively both as a solo act and with his band, Dizzy Bats, throughout the US, as well as internationally, and has self-released seven albums over the last decade. In 2017 he officially started his education company, FrostForward Learning, which reached an all-time total enrollment of sixty-five students by fall 2019. At the end of 2019, Connor launched his online mentoring business, where he helps hidden musicians tap into their most creative and musical selves, by guiding them on their respective journeys to writing and releasing...2021-04-1736 minDIY Sound Library32. Success With Fiverr - Music Production/Mixing/Mastering with Andrew YoungLearn how Andrew Young started his music career through Fiverr. He mixes, masters, produces, and records vocals with other bands and musicians as well as his own music via the name Acid Rescues Music. He is from LA, and has really learned a lot through the DIY method and his success shows!
Book him here on Fiverr https://www.fiverr.com/andrewymusic/deliciously-mix-and-master-you-song-within-24hrs?utm_campaign=base_gig_show_share&utm_content=&utm_medium=shared&utm_source=mobile&utm_term=2021-04-1145 minDIY Sound Library31. Using Car Rides to Your AdvantageEver listen to your productions in the car? Well this episode, I'm actually in my car, talking about why the car is a great place to reference your mixes and focus on your music. Check out why! 2021-04-0307 minDIY Sound Library30. Starting a Blog for Creators - Endless River Studios Interview Feat. Mike PearsonLearn the how and why Mike Pearson started his blog "Endless River Studios". A great resource for musicians or other artists and creatives to learn from!
Check it out https://www.endlessriverstudios.com/2021-03-2651 minDIY Sound Library29. Demos Sound Better Than Final Recording? Why?Why is it that on occasion, your original demo sounds better than the final recorded version? Well in this episode I explain where that comes from, and how to capture that same feeling again, in your final track. 2021-03-1917 minDIY Sound Library28. Organic Vs Synthetic Sounds - What's Right for Your Production?How do you balance the differences between live instruments and synthetic digitally created sounds? What exactly are the differences? This episode will help you understand the differences between the two and when to use one over the other. 2021-03-1319 minDIY Sound LibraryCassette Tapes for Your Music! Bypass Labels!Get cassette tapes made for your music without being signed to a label! I will handle each run for you up to 25 tapes per order. Home assembled and printed with a local print shop!
https://mailchi.mp/bff2c150e466/cassette-tapes2021-03-0604 minDIY Sound Library27. Three Success Principals to a Music Career - Obsession, Commitment and Long-TermAre you obsessed with your music? Are you setting deadlines? Are you playing the long term? This is why you should be! 2021-02-2610 minDIY Sound Library26. 10 Key Production Tips - For Beginner/Intermediate Music ProducersLearn these 10 basic, but important production tips for your music. You won't go without them in the future. 2021-02-1916 minDIY Sound Library25. Story of Producing our First Album - Good Friend Electric "In Local Trance" Indie RecordLearn how we self recorded an entire full length album, in a tiny house in Bordentown, NJ.
There were infinite problems, issues, wrongdoings, and lessons we learned!
Can listen to "In Local Trance" by Good Friend Electric HERE https://open.spotify.com/album/3WmbzS0pe8rl2A8GG5tNrA?si=NsbPs6kCRei-QIQ9zB69xA2021-02-1337 minDIY Sound Library24. How to Create Bass Parts - DIY Recording GuysCheck out the DIY Recording Guys podcast weekly wherever you podcast and go to www.diyrecordingguys.com for more resources and information. You can also find Vadim's studio work at www.calmfrogrecording.com and Ben's studio work at www.dreamloudstudio.com2021-02-061h 07
DIY Recording Guys55: Vocal Production Tips and Tricks (Brandon Tomei)If you enjoy our podcast, please leave a quick rating. It only takes a minute and it means the world to us. In more genres than not, vocals are THE thing. The bread and butter. The enchilada. The rug that ties the room together. Nailing the vocal production can elevate a good song to greatness. Miss the mark on vocal production and even a great song will likely fail to capture people's attentions. Luckily, the guys and Brandon Tomei are here to help! On this episode you will learn:How to arrange a v...2021-02-021h 07DIY Sound Library23. Leverage is Everything (3 Important Tips) - Article ReviewUsing Leverage to your advantage can catapult you faster to your goals. Use these three tips to your advantage. 2021-01-2910 minDIY Sound Library22. Why DIY Approach to Music is both Wrong and Right - Article ReviewToday I sit down with my friend/fellow band mate Grant Hill to discuss an article I wrote for Michael Pearson's Endless River Studios blog. The article offers 3 main points why the DIY approach to creating music is both the wrong and right thing to do. This special episode is recorded in a church where we do lots of our recording, so you get to hear some of the room reverb present in the mic's.
Check out the blog article and Endless River Studios here https://www.endlessriverstudios.com/post/why-the-diy-approach-to-music-is-both-wrong-and-right2021-01-1525 minDIY Sound Library21. How to Arrange a Song - 5 Tips - EQ'd + Compressed5 main tips on how to arrange a song, with a feature song at the end described by yours truly. 2021-01-0818 minDIY Sound Library20. Why the INITIAL Source Recording Matters the MOST - EQ'd + CompressedSometimes EQ doesn't really change the inherent tonal quality of a given track, and it's not enough to get the true sound you really want. That's why re recording, or finding a different sample to use is way more effective than EQ'ing your perfect sound. In this episode I use 3 guitar track examples to show you how the initial recording and EQ affect each other, and why the initial recording preparation is more important in getting the tone you REALLY want. 2020-12-2819 min
Deep $h!t[Deep $h!t]: With DIYsoundlibrary. Exploring the various aspects of becoming a musician and making great musicA live discussion with music producer Brandon Tomei regarding the necessities of becoming a musician. What does it take to make good music? How does one become a great artist like Rockstar's in the early 80's? Live Podcasts Weekly:Wednesday: InterviewsFriday: Just Chattin' (Twitch Discussions with Friends)Saturday: Philosophical Show ALL PROMPTS AND SHOW TIMES ARE UPDATED ON SOCIAL MEDIA.Thank you to Brandon for coming on and talking to us. His contact information is linked bellow.DIYsoundlibrary...2020-12-261h 02DIY Sound Library19. Fundamentals of Recording Great Music and Engineering Your Way Forward - Jason Ruch 0x1 Sound Interview0x1 Sound Studio owner Jason Ruch sits down with DIY Sound Library to share how he creates/records/mixes great records over the years. With his experience as a long time studio owner, working with major labels, major bands, films and creating a living off of music, Jason has a lot of advise and stories to share. If you are in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area give him a call!
https://www.0x1sound.com/
https://www.instagram.com/0x1sound/
(856) 354-2181
2020-12-181h 16DIY Sound Library18. Booking Shows and Live Gigs (How To Navigate the Live Scene) - Anthony Nicolosi InterviewEver wonder how to get shows booked? How shows are lined up? And how to properly navigate the live scene with your music? Anthony Nicolosi went to school for this stuff, and has the real world experience to let you know how to navigate the live scene. 2020-12-1139 minDIY Sound Library17. Creating Memories and Loosing the Studio During a Pandemic - Kyle Gilbride Full InterviewWhat do you do when you lose your studio space? What do you do when a way of making money, making friends, and loving memories is taken from you? These questions and more are answered in a sit down interview with Engineer/Producer/Songwriter Kyle Gilbride. 2020-12-0400 minDIY Sound Library16. How Inspirations Create New Music - Camp Candle Full InterviewFull interview with Philadelphia's Camp Candle. 2020-11-2700 minDIY Sound Library15. House Music, Unlearning Bad Habits, and Keeping it Simple - Rentboy Full InterviewIf want to learn how to make your songs more unique, different, but still catchy and modern, check out this episode. Rentboy dives into the details how he, Bobby Brown, creates his dance music.2020-11-2000 minDIY Sound Library14. Finding Catchy Hooks and Applying Pressure for Music - Drixxie Full InterviewHere is the full interview with Philadelphia's Drixxie. He is great with finding catchy hooks on choruses, and doing a lot of the production process himself! Learn how he does it in this episode. 2020-11-1800 minDIY Sound Library13. How Acoustics Affect Everything - The BasicsAcoustics affect everything when it comes to sound. How the sound comes across, how big or close the track sounds, how clean or muttled the low end frequencies are, and a lot more. We need to take into consideration how this works, and use it to our advantage. Learn a couple tips and tricks with how to manage your rooms acoustics with music in this episode. 2020-11-1300 minDIY Sound Library12. Comparing an old "Demo" to its Final Recorded/Mixed VersionThis episode we take a look into one of my first recorded songs "Yesterday Eye" and how the demo differed from the final recording/mix. What was missing in the demo? What was present in the final mix that made it better? Why do we even do demos? All of these questions and more explored! 2020-11-0600 min
DIY Sound LibraryShut Your Eyes! - The Only Thing That Matters with your Records...The only thing that matters is what comes out of those speakers. All of the little tricks we do in our DAWs, all of the automation, all of the distortion, all of the EQ's really don't mean anything. At the end of the day, we want a good listening experiencing, and that starts with shutting your eyes and shutting down the distractions.2020-10-1600 min
DIY Sound LibraryStarting A Band During COVID-19 - Feat. Not GaryWhat do most people do during COVID-19? Probably relax at home and take a breather. But Grant Hill and Mary Purcell did something different, they saw this moment as an opportunity. They both have been home during quarantine, had some more free time, and decided they were going to start this new musical adventure titled "Not Gary". On Bandcamp they describe their music as follows "sweaty mountain indie folkie screaming power outage music." Thankfully I had the opportunity to help produce them and record them as they made their first few songs, and this podcast...2020-10-0200 min
DIY Sound LibraryIf I Had A Label (Philly) - Feat. Camp CandleIf you ever wanted to dance, and be fully immersed into lush chords of synth and bass, Camp Candle is your artist. They come from Philadelphia, and present an amazing amount of catchiness, rhythmic hooks, and inspiration with the music they produce. It will remind you of the 80s, 90s, 2000s, and why you should be at their next concert. Meeting them in person really gave me a heads up why this duo is on the come up, and If I had a label, I'd sign them. 2020-09-2512 min
E2B2 PodcastE2B2 Podcast - EP.14 - "The King Of Staten Island"EP.14 - Evan and Brandon review the Judd Apatow movie "The King Of Staten Island" starring Pete Davidson, Marissa Tomei and Bill Burr. They also talk about Brandon's first week back E-Learning and how both spent their Saturday together.2020-09-0631 min
DIY Sound LibraryIf I Had A Label (Philly) - Feat. RentboyA world in its own, catchy with rhythmic ear-candy thrown in for taste. This, along with a distinctive visual and unique image is how I would describe Philadelphia's "Rentboy". Simply put, a really good band, local to the Philly area that will knock your socks off with catchy electronic dance hooks, or a distorted wall of sound coming right for your soul. They are very unique not only in their sound, but their visual image online. And This is why I'd sign them, If I Had A Label. 2020-09-0514 min
DIY Sound LibraryIf I Had A Label (Philly) - Feat. DRIXXIEIf I Had A Label series is basically my way of picking 3 artists in a given area and explaining why I'd sign them if I owned a record label. What would I look for in artists or bands? What kind of stuff do I personally like in an artist? In this episode, we feature North Philly Native DRIXXIE. Someone who is a multi instrumentalist, rapper, lyricist and more. He's got catchy songs, and a natural sound to his flow. This is why I'd sign him. 2020-08-2812 min
DIY Sound LibraryPour On The Gas - Being More Productive and Getting Sh*t DoneSometimes you just got to grind through your difficulties, and complete the project. Yes we are definitely after quality in our art, our music, our albums, but without completing the project, you will never be able to get anything done! Taking a break may be good, but overall sometimes you need to accept the heat, accept the low budget, accept the limitations and power through. Moving on to your next song, idea, or project rather than staying stuck is usually the move. 2020-08-2110 min
DIY Sound LibraryPhilly DIY Collaborative Founder - Brian Walker (A Day Without Love/Dreams Not Memes)Have you ever browsed those posts on the Philadelphia DIY Collaborative Facebook group page? Maybe you have even posted on it yourself to book a show, or get feedback on your song! Or maybe you have heard of A Day Without Love, or even Dreams Not Memes Podcast. All of these are the creations of Brian Walker. How does he manage it all? And how does he have that Entrepreneur mind to start all of these endeavors? These questions and more explored... 2020-08-1440 min
DIY Sound LibraryPut In The Work! Don't Just Talk About It - Feat. Masila MuliDon't just talk about your lofty goals, actually sit down and put in the work. This theme, and others came up while talking with Elysium Creative Group founder Masila Mike Muli. Masila shares his story regarding his music business where everyday is spent around music. How many of us can say we support ourselves just off of music? An incredible feat to learn from.2020-08-0751 min
DIY Sound LibrarySTOP Making Music - A Breakdown of Quality in ArtYou ever just keep grinding on that song so you can eventually finish it? Have you ever worked tirelessly through the heat, through the odds, just to get something done? But at the end of it all, you wondered why you did all of that in the first place? Noticing the quality was not right, and the song didn't come out as great as it could've.... Maybe there's something more to that idea... Take a break!2020-07-2810 min
DIY Sound LibraryYour Band Needs a Vision! - Feat. Kevin S. McMahon of Marcata RecordingBrandon sits down with Kevin S McMahon of Marcata recording to discuss all things audio, recording, and what makes a great record. He has worked with multiple successful bands such as Real Estate, Pile, Swans, Titus Andronicus, Widows Peak and many more. He is a record producer, engineer, audio technician, and an all around cool dude!
Check out his work and website below!
https://www.kevinsmcmahon.com/
https://www.kevinsmcmahon.com/discography/
https://www.instagram.com/kevin.s.mcmahon
https://www.facebook.com/marcatarecording/2020-07-2452 min
DIY Sound LibrarySuccess and Failure as a Small Town Band - Feat. Good Friend ElectricGrant Hill sits down to talk about the success and failure of a small town band. Good Friend Electric has put out two albums and several singles over the years, and experienced many ups and downs. What does it even mean to be successful with their music? Why do we even make music if no one listens?2020-07-1736 min
Is It Really?Is Vinny Bag o' Doughnuts the Greatest Movie Lawyer?2:06 - Why is there a lack of “Courtroom Comedies” 8:18 - Vinny’s card trick 16:22 - The chemistry of Pesci and Tomei27:13 - Who is the real villain in My Cousin Vinny? 32:24 - Closing thoughtsFollow us on TwitterLike us on Facebook Check us out on InstagramDon’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe2019-09-1836 min
Dueling OgresEpisode 98: Are We Boring?! We're Certainly Insecure!This week Brandon recaps his life-altering events in Final Fantasy XV and how both of our lives are seemingly devoid of any true excitement! Is life just a construct of our imaginations? Are we living our dreams or surviving our nightmares?! Did you know that ants were farming long before humans, dinosaurs had feathers, and artificial intelligence can now write its own terrifying Christmas carols?! It's pretty neat! Pull out your Robo Rosewater Magic decks and play by the hearth! Did you know there's another Spiderman movie coming out? And they're starting at the beginning again? It's going to be...2016-12-161h 15
The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 117 - MBSing with Brandon Shockney - Spider-ManYour friendly neighborhood Brandon Shockney swung by MBSing with some sweet Spider-Man knowledge in tow. From the uber '90s animated series to the current Ultimate Spider-Man comic series with Miles Morales to the next remounting of Spidey's story on the big screen, Brandon and I explore what it is about Spider-Man that makes him an accessible hero. I learned a ton about the different iterations of the character while Brandon humored my critiques of the more recent additions to the Marvel film universe (as well as voicing his own frustrations and desires for bigger risks to be taken). We...2015-09-021h 41The Nerdologues Present: MBSingEpisode 117 - MBSing with Brandon Shockney - Spider-ManYour friendly neighborhood Brandon Shockney swung by MBSing with some sweet Spider-Man knowledge in tow. From the uber '90s animated series to the current Ultimate Spider-Man comic series with Miles Morales to the next remounting of Spidey's story on the big screen, Brandon and I explore what it is about Spider-Man that makes him an accessible hero. I learned a ton about the different iterations of the character while Brandon humored my critiques of the more recent additions to the Marvel film universe (as well as voicing his own frustrations and desires for bigger risks to be taken). We...2015-09-021h 41
JBTV PodcastGreg LaswellIf you've seen the 2006 film "Danika" starring Marisa Tomei as well as the 2009 film "Confessions of a Shopaholic"...........or even if you watch TV shows like "Grey's Anatomy", "True Blood", "Shark", "The Hills", "Without a Trace", "Damages", "Cold Case", the season finale of "NUMB3RS", "90210", "Smallville" and "One Tree Hill" then you undoubtedly have come across songs from the very talented Greg Laswell. Check out as Greg and Brandon performs "The One I Love", "How the Day Sounds", and "Sing, Theresa Says" on the JBTV HD Soundstage.2009-03-0215 min
JBTV PodcastGreg Laswell (Audio Only)If you've seen the 2006 film "Danika" starring Marisa Tomei as well as the 2009 film "Confessions of a Shopaholic"...........or even if you watch TV shows like "Grey's Anatomy", "True Blood", "Shark", "The Hills", "Without a Trace", "Damages", "Cold Case", the season finale of "NUMB3RS", "90210", "Smallville" and "One Tree Hill" then you undoubtedly have come across songs from the very talented Greg Laswell. Check out as Greg and Brandon performs "The One I Love", "How the Day Sounds", and "Sing, Theresa Says" on the JBTV HD Soundstage.2009-03-0215 min