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One Leg At A TimeThe Return of Zephyr Avalon Returns!This week Zephyr Avalon returns to the show for the second (and third) time! In a shocking twist, Zephyr was not feeling his best for his first "return" and decided it would be better to come back and revisit his interview. We talked about what he's been up to since we initially talked on the podcast back in January, how his tour with Zach Bryan has been, and more. Plus the debut of the brand new segment JAZZ OR BOOK!Filmed and produced by Adrian VAO @STRIPEDBEATLE produced by Dr. Deen Anbar @anba...2025-07-2838 minOne Leg At A TimeLaura Rizzotto is the Rizz Queen! Multicultural, Multidisciplinary and Multifaceted! OLAAT 21This week we sat down with Laura Rizzotto, an amazing singer songwriter dancer and artist who I've had the pleasure of knowing and performing with for years. It was great to learn about her background, her rise through Eurovision, and what keeps her grounded in this crazy career we share. Plus we try Brazilian foods!Filmed and produced by Adrian VAO @STRIPEDBEATLE produced by Dr. Deen Anbar @anbarmusic produced by Valeria Munguia @Infinivee recorded at HoK studios in Los Angeles, CAspecial thanks to Dustin Knouse and Laura...2025-07-2155 minOne Leg At A TimeEric Bell: Dictating Self Worth, The Value of Youth, and the Magic of Classic Rock! OLAAT 20Today's guest is pianist and organist Eric Bell! What a treat to get to sit down with someone so young and talented- Eric's been a hustler ever since I've known him and it was great to sit down and hear his story. We caught him on a break from his tours with Thee Sinceers and Thee Altons, learned about his background getting into the organ and the influence of classic rock like Santana and Toto, and how to sustain passion for learning and experiencing new music while deep in the trenches. Watch us get amped up on Celsius and...2025-07-1449 minOne Leg At A TimeCeci Bendita: Moving Through Trauma, Expressing Your Truth and Being True To Yourself! OLAAT 19Today's guest is vocalist and songwriter Ceci Bendita! Ceci was kind enough to drop in while she was back in LA after a recent move to Nashville, and we talk about the difference between the cultures of those two cities. We get into sobriety, psychedelics, meditation, dating, and the complicated relationships that come along with being in 12 step programs. Ceci takes us through her experiences in Al-Anon and SLAA, which were formative for her. Plus a brand new segment "He's a 10, But..." with prompts from super producer Vee!Filmed and produced by Adrian VAO @STRIPEDBEATLE produced by Dr. Deen Anb...2025-07-0759 min
One Leg At A TimeQuinn Carson: Hard Work and Hustle, Native American Roots, and Music Above All! OLAAT 18Our guest this week is trombone player and singer Quinn Carson! I love working with Quinn and was excited to get him on the show. In addition to his several long standing residencies in Los Angeles and his BoneFX project, Quinn has worked to study and preserve the history of his Native American musical roots, and is also currently producing Julia Keefe’s Native American big band album. With everything that he has going on, it was great to get to sit and ask him about how he juggles so many different projects and what gets him through tough str...2025-06-3054 min
One Leg At A TimeWill Brahm: Burn The Boats! OLAAT 17This week we got to sit down with guitarist Will Brahm for an amazing talk! Will and I share a lot in common, from our love of all things guitar and gear and music to the mental process of writing and executing an album, to the very outlook that shapes our actions and day to day routine in the service of being the best versions of ourselves. Check out the words directly from someone who I look up to and continue to learn from all the time. Plus the debut of ONE LEG AT A TIME GUITAR TRIVIA!2025-06-2357 minOne Leg At A TimeAlex Williams - Discipline, Preparation, Faith, and UNFROSTED Pop Tarts?! OLAAT 16Alex Williams Discipline, Preparation, Faith, and UNFROSTED Pop Tarts?! OLAAT 16This week we sit down with the truly multi talented instrumentalist Alex Williams! From his musical beginnings to his current track as a professor at Musicians Institute, we talk about preparing for gigs, practicing improvisation and developing the music to mind connection, and more. Alex candidly spoke on the role that faith holds in his life, which I always find fascinating to hear how belief can help guide people through strenuous times. And we learn that Alex prefers unfrosted pop tarts! Who would have...2025-06-2346 min
One Leg At A TimeRuth Nichols Spins! The! Wheel! (Of TRUTH!) OLAAT 15This week we sat with trumpet player, singer and songwriter Ruth Nichols AKA RuthTrumpets AKA Mahealane. We talked about the band Low Poly Cactus that she co-leads with her partner Adam Rochelle, being a burner, working for the Clare Fisher Estate, and the instability that can come along with being a musician in these tumultuous times. We also guess a beverage on the debut of our new "Beverage Segment." It was a blast, check it out and subscribe! Filmed and produced by Adrian VAO @STRIPEDBEATLE produced by Dr. Deen Anbar @anbarmusic prod...2025-06-0948 min
One Leg At A TimeMaurice Smith- Staying in the Moment, Embracing the Chaos, and the Beauty of Imperfection! OLAAT 14This weeks guest is singer and artist Maurice Smith! From his original Delta Soul project to session and live work with Beyonce and so much more, Maurice is a Grammy nominated artist and one of the most fun performers I’ve had a chance to work with. We sat down and talked about his influences, the Chicago/Mississippi connection, growing up in a family of nine kids, and the beautiful imperfection of live performance and being in the moment. I ask Maurice his dream soul band and we also jam on an R&B classic! F...2025-06-0249 min
One Leg At A TimeDylan Gorenberg: Coping Skills Through Crisis And Staying Charming Every Step Of The Way! OLAAT 13This week our guest is guitarist Dylan Gorenberg, and boy do we get into it! Dylan was forthcoming about his struggles with food, his journey through academia and his struggles with remaining creative during challenging times. Our conversation was vulnerable and insightful, and I'm glad he was able to come and shed some insight on a subject we haven't had much chance to explore yet on the podcast! Plus the debut of the College Music Faculty Fantasy Draft.Filmed and produced by Adrian VAO @STRIPEDBEATLE produced by Dr. Deen Anbar @anbarmusic produced by Valeria Mung...2025-05-261h 05
One Leg At A TimeMiss Tina Hughes Follows Her Muse! OLAAT 12We had the pleasure of sitting down with Miss Tina Hughes (IG @misstinahughes)- guitarist bassist and songwriter extraordinaire. Tina has been a fixture of the Los Angeles music scene since I’ve known her, and we always have a great time hanging out and catching up. She tells us about growing up in rural Virginia, following in the footsteps of John Mayer as a Berklee dropout, abstaining from alcohol, and chasing the muse in order to capture the all important elements of self expression that keep artists going through times of peace and turmoil. Plus the debut of th...2025-05-1948 min
One Leg At A TimeMichael Shiono: Finding Peace, Staying True To Yourself, Balancing Family And More! OLAAT 11Kicking off the first episode of season two of One Leg is bassist extraordinaire Michael Shiono! In addition to being one of the busiest musicians in LA, Shiono is dedicated to his health and happiness and we talk about balancing work, life and play, and the joy of playing music. Plus the debut of the new segment, GREEN ROOM SNACKS! Where we eat a bunch of snacks.Send an email to onelegpod@gmail.com and become part of the OLAAT community!Filmed and produced by Adrian VAO @STRIPEDBEATLE produced by Dr. Deen Anbar @anbarmusic produced by V...2025-05-1255 minOne Leg At A TimeSeason 1 Reflections/ Living the Life You Want to LiveWhat a ride the last few months have been! I wanted to look back at all the great things I've gotten to experience by talking to people on One Leg, and how grateful I am for what I've learned so far. I also want to talk a bit about what it means to be in 'recovery' and how ultimately, my primary objective is to help people gather tools for themselves based on the wisdom of folks who work really hard and are willing to share their experience.Season two of the show will begin streaming in May...2025-04-0808 minOne Leg At A TimeDr. Andrew Goldberg is MY favorite Dr. Drew! OLAAT 10Today's conversation with Dr. Andrew Goldberg takes many turns. We discuss being in and out of recovery, catch up on living as roommates in New York City, discuss some of the cool tools he's developed for his practice as a therapist, and so much more! https://www.321thismoment.com/2025-03-311h 08One Leg At A TimeJason Goldstein Harnesses the Power of Self Knowledge! OLAAT 9This week I sat down with keyboardist and multi instrumentalist Jason Goldstein for an earnest conversation about recovery, working out, having a dog, playing music, his ultimate dream gig and so much more! Check him out with Family Groove Company, Scary Pockets, and a whole host of other phenomenal ensembles. 2025-03-1750 minOne Leg At A TimeMauricio Morales is Focused, Balanced and Driven! OLAAT 8This week's episode is with bassist Mauricio Morales, and we discuss everything from balance and focus to long term health and his ongoing love of video games. A true phenom of his instrument and composer to boot, check him out on Spotify and in concert wherever you can!2025-03-1048 minOne Leg At A TimeFrancisco Ojeda and the Insatiable Call of Achievement! OLAAT 7I've known Francisco for a long time, and have always admired his quiet drive and the way he handles his professional life behind the scenes. The stories I get to hear about how people pursue their goals continue to fascinate me, and Francisco's is no exception- he is serious about what he wants but humble about the work that it takes to get there. Thanks for tuning in!Subscribe to One Leg here: https://linktr.ee/deenanbar2025-03-0348 minOne Leg At A TimeDr. Dylan Caligiuri Expounds Wisdom of the Ages! OLAAT 6Enjoy this week’s conversation with Dr. Dylan Caligiuri! Certainly a wild ride, and I learned a lot. From our shared experiences both being graduates of the USC Thornton DMA program, guitarists in the city of LA and beyond, and other particularities we have in common, we had a lot to discuss and I found it interesting to see where he and I differed in terms of how he operates professionally and what he prioritizes to achieve his goals. @eugeneanddylansguitarshowSubscribe to OLAAT on YouTube and more!https://linktr.ee/deenanbar2025-02-2551 minOne Leg At A TimeCalinnah is an Unstoppable Force of Nature! OLAAT 5This week I had the honor of sitting down with Long Beach based artist and absolute force of nature, Calinnah! We discussed how she juggles her time between her career as an artist, a content creator, and a full time nurse, somehow managing to fit more in a day than anyone would have thought possible. Calinnah manages to stay positive despite the challenges, and lets me in on some of the tools she leans on to keep things moving towards her goals. Her message of consistency, planning, staying organized and being humble resonated with me and inspired me. She...2025-02-1750 minOne Leg At A TimeZephyr Avalon is the Ultimate Hang! OLAAT 4On this very special episode we are treated to the background and insights of Zephyr Avalon! I have always thought very highly of Zephyr and am lucky to be able to call him a friend, so it was a treat to get to interview him for the podcast. We discuss his background growing up in the SF Bay area, how he got into music, his love of Steely Dan, and a whole lot more.One Leg At A Time is updated weekly and is available on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts.2025-02-1050 minOne Leg At A TimeHarry Terrell Talks the Talk and Walks the Walk! OLAAT 3I am very excited to present my first full length interview featuring none other than a wonderful friend, international superstar and all around great human, Harry Terrell!
From making bagels to writing fantastic songs, there seems to be nothing Harry can't do. We start out reminiscing about New York City (fond memories of BandH deli,) talk about music, talk about life and health and wealth and relationships and everything in between. This was a very relaxed conversation and it was great to get to know more about his background, in addition to sharing with...2025-02-0345 min