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As Bold As Lions PodcastO Little Town Of Bethlehem (Hymns That I Love - Christmas Edition)Send a textThis is a special "Christmas Edition" of the Hymns That I Love series. This episode features the hymn O Little Town Of Bethlehem. Written and published in the 1860s, there is a rich history to this song...a history that begins with a visit to the Holy Land for a Christmas Eve service. Pastor Phillips Brooks and his organist, Lewis Redner, collaborated to combine lyrics and melody. The song was originally used as a children's choir piece for a Christmas Eve service. Little did Brooks and Redner know, hundreds of years later the song would...
2025-12-1524 min
Sylvester Stallone and His Friends' Films PodcastRambo: First Blood Part II - (Episode 3) - Explosive Arrows and Expendable HeartsDive back into the jungle with host Ryan and legendary Stallone documentarian Derek Wayne Johnson as they break down the steamy, sweaty early moments of Rambo: First Blood Part II – from Rambo’s botched drop zone and explosive-arrow memories to Co’s unforgettable introduction, pirate river boats, and that intimate “expendable” chat that still hits hard. Derek shares wild behind-the-scenes stories, from holding an actual screen-used Rambo II arrow at Frank Stallone’s house to his secret Rocky IV location tour with James Rolfe (AVGN), plus updates on upcoming projects and candid thoughts on Sly’s recent frustrations. It’s a love letter t...
2025-11-211h 08
As Bold As Lions PodcastRock Of Ages (Hymns That I Love)Send a textThe beloved hymn Rock Of Ages by Augustus M. Toplady was published in the late 1700s and came out of England. The hymn itself is still popular and sung worldwide, all these years later. While the hymn is well-known, some of the backstory and context surrounding Mr. Toplady is not. Toplady and evangelist John Wesley had a very public feud over something that is still being debated today: Calvinism vs. Arminianism. Toplady as a Calvinist had strong disagreements with Wesley's views and how much Wesley was influencing the Church of England. Today's podcast goes into t...
2025-11-1027 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastResponding To HatredSend a textI have said these things to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. John 16:33In recent weeks and months, a thread through many news events and stories seems to be violence and hatred against Christians (whether in the US or other parts of the world). This hatred has escalated to a point in which we must not only be aware of it but also prepared to deal with it in practical, Biblical ways. Today's episode dives int...
2025-11-0337 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastBack To SchoolSend a textAfter this summer's sabbatical and break from AS BOLD AS LIONS content, Derek is back with a new episode taking us into the fall. Into this season, God is saying "It is time to go back to school." This is timely and a reminder that in life, we need God's Word and truth daily. We need to be students of Scripture, approaching it with humility and able to teach others. When we have a love for the Word like David had, we find that it causes us to want to see the truth untarnished and...
2025-09-0139 min
More than RoommatesEpisode 128 - Marriage and Foster Care (feat. Derek & Kellie Davidson) In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle & Scott interview Derek & Kellie Davidson about foster care and adoption. May is National Foster Care Month and in this episode, the Davidsons offer a glimpse into how their marriage has been shaped through saying “yes” to God’s call. While sharing their story, full of joy and challenges, they reflect on how families and the church can step in and reflect Christ’s love for vulnerable children.ScripturesJames 1:272 Cor 5:18Isaiah 1:17Jn 13:34-35Psalm 127:3
2025-05-1341 min
TV Podcast IndustriesInvincible 305 PodcastChris and Derek are back to chat about Invincible 305 "This Was Supposed To Be Easy". It's Prisons and Dragons as the earthbound criminals take central stage in a battle for leadership of The Order.Invincible 305 "This Was Supposed To Be Easy" DetailsCreated by: Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cory WalkerSupervising Director: Dan DuncanEpisode Written by: Helen ShangDirected by: Tanner JohnsonSynopsis: Eve and Mark need money to move out. But since being a superhero doesn’t come with a wage, Eve arranges for Invincible to...
2025-02-2147 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastLo, How A Rose E'er Blooming (Hymns That I Love - Christmas Edition)Send a textThis episode is a "Christmas Edition" episode that is part of the Hymns That I Love series and also accompanies the Songs Of The Season series (from 2021). Join me as we again dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of a beloved hymn. LO, HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING (HYMNS THAT I LOVE)Watch Derek's recording here: https://youtu.be/6HVbnazk_Ek Lo, How A Rose E'er BloomingAuthor unknown (German origins), translated by Theodore Baker with harmonization melody by Michael Praetorius. L...
2024-12-1637 min
Film Center NewsLove for the Stage with Monty RenfroNicholas and Derek talk to Actor Monty Renfro about his love for Theater and the play he just finished.
2024-05-2235 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastA Look At The Hiding Place - Part 2Send a textThe second in this 2 part series on The Hiding Place, this episode finishes out the story and pulls some more themes together. Through the extraordinary faith of Corrie and her sister Betsie, they are able to see the love and grace of God despite the dark circumstances they encounter. Both go through months of imprisonment because they were part of the Dutch Resistance. But they have the opportunity to lead Bible studies and encourage other prisoners; even to serve as witnesses to guards and officers. Finally, a theme of forgiveness is readily present as Corr...
2024-02-2636 min
Rethink. Financial AdviceDo you have partners or vendors? Featuring Brad JohnsonShould financial advisors expect more from the vendors they partner with? Advisors tend to be bombarded from vendors with all types of solutions, products, and so on, but are the vendors acting like a true partner to the advisor? Join us as we explore this interesting topic with experienced industry veteran Brad Johnson to learn more about the difference between a vendor and partner and what advisors should be thinking about when it comes to who they end up working with.In this episode Brad, Adam and Derek chat ab...
2024-01-2543 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastA Closer Look At GLORIA!Send a textOK, it probably needs to be said if you haven’t picked up on it by now: I love Christmas music. I start to listen and even share Christmas-music-related things in November...could even start as early as October. Yeah, I'm that guy and you can call me crazy. For me, this year was the opportunity to finally get some of these songs recorded and released out into the wild. A 6 song EP titled GLORIA! released in November and it was a fun project I got to complete this past summer/fall. Today’s podcast t...
2023-12-0437 min
Couple Things with Shawn and AndrewNewlyweds Derek Hough and Hayley ErbertToday we got to interview 3X Emmy Award Winner, 6X “Dancing With The Stars” Champion, New York Times Best Selling Author and our friend, Derek Hough, along with his beautiful wife, Hayley Erbert! After getting married a few months ago, Derek and Hayley are now on tour together for “A Symphony of Dance,” and we’re counting down the days until we get to see the show later this month! It still feels surreal that we get to call this incredible couple friends, I remember meeting Derek for the first time on “Dancing With the Stars” back in 2012 and I was so stars...
2023-11-081h 01
As Bold As Lions PodcastWho Needs To Hear? (Sharing Your Faith)Send a textRounding out this series on Sharing Your Faith, this episode looks more specifically at those who we should be sharing Christ to. If we have a sphere of influence (immediate or expanded), we ask ourselves "Do they know Jesus?" Sometimes that answer presents itself! But we pray through that and if there is an open door, we take that opportunity to share our faith and to share our testimony. This process doesn't need to be overcomplicated but it DOES need to happen as we are called and commanded to share our faith and our hope...
2023-08-2837 min
The Inner Frontier with Jonny MillerDerek Sivers on How to Negotiate Anything, The Joys of Parenthood & Why Nothing You Believe is TrueWhen I first started this podcast, I had Derek Sivers in mind as the archetypal curious human — and to this day, I think of him as one of the most interesting and provocative philosophers of life. His career path involved joining the circus as a ringleader, then becoming a professional musician and touring, building a company and selling it for $22 million dollars, then giving most of the money away to charity, then becoming a TED speaker and author... to now where he's a minimalist living in New Zealand as a full-time dad.In this conversation, you can ex...
2023-08-231h 49
As Bold As Lions PodcastSome Thoughts On The Church Post-COVIDSend a textThere has been a lot that has happened within the greater culture which has had ripple effects on the church since COVID. Today's episode looks at the sobering reality: church attendance is down, giving is down, and ministry in general has taken a hit...much of it still a fallout from all we experienced within 2020 and beyond. But within this season lies great opportunity. The fields are ripe and ready for harvest. There are some lessons to be learned from what we went through and where we go from here. For me (Derek) much of tod...
2023-07-1742 min
Dear Son,Dear Son, It's Bigger Than You | Ep 66 #fatherhood #legacy #parenting #familybusinessDear Son, It's bigger than you! Life is a series of choices. Some choices you make, and others are made for you. All of it is connected though, especially within a household. Every member of the family has a unique value to offer that dictates its legacy.Have you ever been curious about how successful families become household names? Johnson & Johnson, the Ford family and many others have created business empires that have survived and thrived for several generations. Do you think there was at least one generation that wanted to do something different...
2023-05-1852 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Trans Movement & The Church: Hearing God’s HeartSend a textToday's podcast is a bit of a variation from some of the usual content on As Bold As Lions. That being said, the issue of transgenderism/gender dysphoria weighs heavily in our nation and world. The church is at a crossroads in terms of where it goes with ministering to and sowing into the lives of hurting and broken people coming out of the trans culture. This episode is part reaching out to the transgender individual and part calling to arms for the local church and believer. It comes from a place of truth and...
2023-05-0148 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastWhat About False Gospels? (THIS GREAT GOSPEL)Send a textAs we close out this series, This Great Gospel, we take a turn consider the challenge of dealing with false gospels. Often it is something that is "off" from what Scripture says or what lines up with doctrine rooted in theological truths. As we encounter these lies and deceptions, we must identify them and warn against them. In all things, we do this in love and in respect. But to not warn and to not convey truth is akin to not truly showing Christ. The world is looking for truth and we are tasked with...
2023-04-2444 min
The Trumpet Gurus HangEpisode 128: Hanging With Mike LovattMy guest for this episode is Mike Lovatt.
Mike is a master craftsman. Whether he’s sitting in the back row of a big band or standing in front of an orchestra, his huge sound and flawless technique make even the most challenging parts sound effortless. Mike’s desire to inspire has earned him the prestigious Derek Watkins Chair of Trumpet at the Royal Academy of Music and positions at the Royal College of Music, the Royal Conservatory of Scotland, and the Royal Welsh and Birmingham Conservatories. Plus, he’s always down for a pint or two.
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2023-04-041h 46
As Bold As Lions PodcastJesus Paid It All (Hymns That I Love)Send a textThis episode is a continuation to the Hymns That I Love series which debuted last summer 2022. Join me as we again dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of a beloved hymn. JESUS PAID IT ALL (HYMNS THAT I LOVE) Jesus Paid It All Words: Elvina M. HallMusic: John T. GrapeI hear the Savior say,"Thy strength indeed is small,Child of weakness, watch and pray,Find in Me thine all in all."Jesus paid it all,
2023-04-0335 min
The Directors Viewfinder. Stories and Strategies from the Trenches!Who Am I? WHO AM I?In this episode I will be sharing a bit more about myself and my history in the film-making world. I also included one of my favorite stories about how I became a New Yorker when I used to live in NYC which took place at the start of my career in the film business. I'd love to hear what you think and if there are any topics you would like to hear about!
2023-03-0826 min
Dear Son,Don't Disregard the Disregard | Ep 56 w/James Johnson #fatherhood #masculine #thoughtleaderEnjoy the visual experience: https://youtu.be/udmv7aIX9ScIt’s a safe assumption that nobody likes to feel disregarded. Unfortunately, many of us have or will experience this in various phases of life. As a child, perhaps a classmate shared his candy with everyone in the class except you. Maybe as a teenager, the girl of your dreams rejected your invite to homecoming and laughed it off with her friends. Over time, we essentially become numb to it, or at least we put up a good front as if being disregarded doesn’t bother us. Don’...
2023-02-231h 01Dear Son,Don't Disregard the Disregard | Ep 56 w/James Johnson #fatherhood #masculine #thoughtleaderEnjoy the visual experience: https://youtu.be/udmv7aIX9ScIt’s a safe assumption that nobody likes to feel disregarded. Unfortunately, many of us have or will experience this in various phases of life. As a child, perhaps a classmate shared his candy with everyone in the class except you. Maybe as a teenager, the girl of your dreams rejected your invite to homecoming and laughed it off with her friends. Over time, we essentially become numb to it, or at least we put up a good front as if being disregarded doesn’t bother us. Don’...
2023-02-231h 01
Dear Son,Dad Goals | DSP Ep 55 w/ James Johnson #fatherhood #dadgoals #bettermen #betterfathersEnjoy the visual experience: https://youtu.be/UrSR_iiDdQYIt seems like everyone is looking for some kind of “goal” to help define personal success. Relationship goals, marriage goals, mom goals are popular hash tags across many social media platforms, but what about dad goals? Do men publicly proclaim that they admire how other men parent, or does ego limit those feelings to internal conversations? Manhood is tricky…well at least some of us make it harder than it should be.In this episode we have a transparent conversation about...
2023-02-1751 minDear Son,Dad Goals | DSP Ep 55 w/ James Johnson #fatherhood #dadgoals #bettermen #betterfathersEnjoy the visual experience: https://youtu.be/UrSR_iiDdQYIt seems like everyone is looking for some kind of “goal” to help define personal success. Relationship goals, marriage goals, mom goals are popular hash tags across many social media platforms, but what about dad goals? Do men publicly proclaim that they admire how other men parent, or does ego limit those feelings to internal conversations? Manhood is tricky…well at least some of us make it harder than it should be.In this episode we have a transparent conversation about...
2023-02-1751 min
Dear Son,You Ain't The Man of Nothing | DSP Ep 54 w/ James Johnson #fatherhood #raisingmen #boys2menDear Son, you ain't the man of nothing! How often do young boys get thrusted into adulthood way before their time? There's an array of circumstances to blame, and many are plausible. Unfortunately, telling a boy he is a man, or worse, treating a boy as a man before his time can yield very damaging results.In this episode, we have a transparent conversation about the dangers of levying the weight of manhood on a young boy. Now there's no specific age guidelines, and there are exceptionally mature young boys in this world, but...
2023-02-111h 03Dear Son,You Ain't The Man of Nothing | DSP Ep 54 w/ James Johnson #fatherhood #raisingmen #boys2menDear Son, you ain't the man of nothing! How often do young boys get thrusted into adulthood way before their time? There's an array of circumstances to blame, and many are plausible. Unfortunately, telling a boy he is a man, or worse, treating a boy as a man before his time can yield very damaging results.In this episode, we have a transparent conversation about the dangers of levying the weight of manhood on a young boy. Now there's no specific age guidelines, and there are exceptionally mature young boys in this world, but...
2023-02-111h 03
Dear Son,Dear Son, Tell Me Who You Are | DSP Ep 53 w/ James Johnson #fatherhood #identity #peerpressureEnjoy the visual experience: https://youtu.be/Ij2CYiwvCF0Dear Son, tell me who you are! I see what you are doing, but is that really you? I'm not sure how many households are addressing this, but it is critical for our children to understand the difference between their actions and their character. Adults struggle with this as well. As men, we often lead an introduction with our (job) title. "Hello, I'm Joe, Sr. Manager of blah blah blah."In this episode, we have a transparent conversation about the d...
2023-02-0352 minDear Son,Dear Son, Tell Me Who You Are | DSP Ep 53 w/ James Johnson #fatherhood #identity #peerpressureEnjoy the visual experience: https://youtu.be/Ij2CYiwvCF0Dear Son, tell me who you are! I see what you are doing, but is that really you? I'm not sure how many households are addressing this, but it is critical for our children to understand the difference between their actions and their character. Adults struggle with this as well. As men, we often lead an introduction with our (job) title. "Hello, I'm Joe, Sr. Manager of blah blah blah."In this episode, we have a transparent conversation about the d...
2023-02-0352 min
Dear Son,Dear Son, That's MY Wife | DSP Ep 52 w/ James Johnson #fatherhood #jealousy #attentionEnjoy the visual experience: https://youtu.be/Ij2CYiwvCF0Sometimes men get struggle with the dual roles of father and husband. In fact, we can be downright jealous of our children when their needs supersede our physical and emotional needs as a husband. “Hey Son…get off my wife!” Is that unrealistic? Is there a way to balance the roles? What is balance?!In this episode, we have a transparent conversation about the responsibilities of fatherhood and how they impact the romantic relationships in our homes. We’re both fathers and husbands with rela...
2023-01-2644 minDear Son,Dear Son, That's MY Wife | DSP Ep 52 w/ James Johnson #fatherhood #jealousy #attentionEnjoy the visual experience: https://youtu.be/Ij2CYiwvCF0Sometimes men get struggle with the dual roles of father and husband. In fact, we can be downright jealous of our children when their needs supersede our physical and emotional needs as a husband. “Hey Son…get off my wife!” Is that unrealistic? Is there a way to balance the roles? What is balance?!In this episode, we have a transparent conversation about the responsibilities of fatherhood and how they impact the romantic relationships in our homes. We’re both fathers and husbands with rela...
2023-01-2644 min
The Rocky FilesThe Rocky Files EP 60: Rocky Climbed a Mountain • Welcome James Rolfe and Derek Wayne Johnson!🌟We're Back!! Happy 2023! Mike and Stacy kick off the New Year with some personal updates, birthday wishes and well deserved fan shout-outs!
🥊 Episode 60 features the dynamic duo behind the incredible documentary "Rocky Climbed A Mountain" now available on YouTube! James Rolfe and Derek Wayne Johnson teamed up to find the Rocky IV filming locations in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. In this episode we discuss the their experiences on this enviable adventure!
💥 Please head over and join James' YouTube Channel: CINEMASSACRE where you will find an endless library of movie and video game reviews. This impressive podcast host (aka...
2023-01-221h 11
The Simply Vegan PodcastEp133. What's next for veganism? With Wicked Kitchen's Derek SarnoThe Simply Vegan podcast is bought to you by the team at Vegan Food & Living – the UK's best-selling vegan magazine and number 1 content site!In part 1 of today's episode, Holly and Molly share their tips for how to go vegan this Veganuary, discuss what to do if you miss cheese and provide you with some delicious meal ideas for when you're stuck for what to cook.And in part 2, don't miss the one and only DEREK SARNO! Derek is the co-founder of the popular Wicked Kitchen brand and Executive Chef and Director of Plant Based In...
2023-01-0550 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastAngels We Have Heard On High (Hymns That I Love - Christmas Edition)Send a textThis episode is a "Christmas Edition" bonus episode to the Hymns That I Love series which debuted this past summer 2022. Join me as we again dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of a beloved hymn. ANGELS WE HAVE HEARD ON HIGH (HYMNS THAT I LOVE) Angels We Have Heard On HighMusic: to the tune of “Gloria” (traditional French song of unknown origin)Words: James Chadwick (paraphrased the English arrangement of original French carol)Angels we have heard on highSweetly singing o'e...
2022-12-1232 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThings I'm Thankful For...Meaning & PurposeSend a textThe Lord will fulfull His purpose for me; your steadfast love, O Lord, endures forever. Do not forsake the work of Your hands. Psalm 138:8One of the things I find myself thankful for is my own meaning and purpose that have come through a relationship with Jesus Christ. If you had asked me even a few years ago, I may have said I'm not thankful...really I was looking for identity in the wrong places and finding I came up empty. I can still waste time looking for my purpose apart from Chri...
2022-11-1437 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastLessons From The PsalmsSend a textAs it can be somewhat of a "deep dive" to examine the Psalms in just one 40 minute episode, Derek looks at an overview of what the book has taught him. In recent weeks, studying the 150 different chapters included in Psalms have been eye-opening and revealing. This episode attempts to pull together some of the main themes (at least from recent study) and put them into a teaching that encourages us all to dig deeper into these chapters. Ending with a challenge ("read a Psalm a day"), Derek invites the listener to discover what changes mig...
2022-10-0344 min
Running Into The FogJohn OlszowkaJoining us on the show today is John Olszowka, Dean at Mercyhurst University. This episode is for all you history geeks out there!
As a professor of history, John’s passion for the past started with simply interviewing his grandmother for a college project as a student himself years ago. But that experience opened his eyes to his true calling in life, and now he hopes to do the same for his students, whatever education path that might be.
Today’s show topics include students entering college versus the trades, how the war in Ukraine is shapi...
2022-09-3029 min
Dear Son,What Are We Really Teaching Our Sons? | DSP Ep 42 James Johnson #fatherandsonWhat are we really teaching our sons? Most dads have an immediate response listing all the topics that are most important or memorable to them, but what are the children learning from their actions? They know the difference between their parents’ talk and their walk. We had a deep discussion about teaching them to be tough, choosing friends, music and other cultural influences. My conversation counterpart, James Johnson, brought the energy again. I mean, he’s a DSN community fave, and more of a recurring co-host at this point. His perspective on the impact of the circles our s...
2022-09-241h 02Dear Son,What Are We Really Teaching Our Sons? | DSP Ep 42 James Johnson #fatherandsonWhat are we really teaching our sons? Most dads have an immediate response listing all the topics that are most important or memorable to them, but what are the children learning from their actions? They know the difference between their parents’ talk and their walk. We had a deep discussion about teaching them to be tough, choosing friends, music and other cultural influences. My conversation counterpart, James Johnson, brought the energy again. I mean, he’s a DSN community fave, and more of a recurring co-host at this point. His perspective on the impact of the circles our s...
2022-09-241h 02
As Bold As Lions PodcastKeep Building The WallSend a textAnd I [Nehemiah] looked and arose and said to the nobles and to the officials and to the rest of the people, “Do not be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.” (Nehemiah 4:14)I have come to LOVE the story of Nehemiah. Going through it in my yearly Bible reading this year, I was impressed upon a few things. One, Nehemiah's boldness to ask the king to send him to Jerusalem to take on this pr...
2022-08-1532 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastTurn Your Eyes Upon Jesus (Hymns That I Love)Send a textEach podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek’s latest release Hymns Vol. 1. Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved songs. TURN YOUR EYES UPON JESUS (HYMNS THAT I LOVE) Turn Your Eyes Upon JesusWords/Music: Helen Howarth Lemmel (1922) O soul, are you weary and troubled?No light in the darkness you see?There’s light for a look at the Savior,And life more a...
2022-08-0828 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Old Rugged Cross (Hymns That I Love)Send a textEach podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek’s latest release Hymns Vol. 1. Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved songs. THE OLD RUGGED CROSS (HYMNS THAT I LOVE) The Old Rugged CrossWords/Music: George Bennard (1912)On a hill far away, stood an old rugged CrossThe emblem of suff'ring and shameAnd I love that old Cross where the dearest and bestFor a w...
2022-08-0119 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastNothing But The Blood (Hymns That I Love)Send a textEach podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek's latest project, "HYMNS VOL. 1". Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these amazing songs. NOTHING BUT THE BLOOD (HYMNS THAT I LOVE)Nothing But The BloodWords: Robert Lowry (1876)Music: PLAINFIELDWhat can wash away my sin?Nothing but the blood of Jesus.What can make me whole again?Nothing but the blood of Jesus.O p...
2022-07-2523 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastI Love To Tell The Story (Hymns That I Love)Send a textEach podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek's latest project, "HYMNS VOL. 1". Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these amazing songs. I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY (HYMNS THAT I LOVE)Words: Katherine Hankey (1866)Music: William G. Fischer (1869)I love to tell the story of unseen things above, Of Jesus and His glory, of Jesus and His love; I love to tell the story, because I kno...
2022-07-1822 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastHis Eye Is On The Sparrow (Hymns That I Love)Send a textEach podcast in the Hymns That I Love series will feature a hymn from Derek's latest project, "HYMNS VOL. 1". Join me all series long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these amazing songs. HIS EYE IS ON THE SPARROW (HYMNS THAT I LOVE)Words: Civilia Durfee Martin (1905) Music: Charles Hutchinson GabrielWhy should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,When Jesus is my portion? My c...
2022-07-1123 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastHis Love Is Better Than Life - Psalm 63 (Summer of Psalms)Send a textBecause your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. Psalm 63:3Psalm 63 is the next installment in the "Summer Of Psalms" series. It is a Psalm that David wrote while being in the desert; probably while on the run from King Saul. But as we look at the contents, we see no desperation on behalf of David. No imminent abandonment of the Lord. Rather he is resolved to worship and praise God. To see God's love as even better than his own life. And to see God as the one who...
2022-06-1327 min
Dear Son,The No Step Zone | How to Father a Blended Family | A Conversation with James Johnson | Ep 35You've just entered the no step zone. For some, there isn't much thought given to the term step as applied to familial relationships. Stepmom, stepsister, stepbrother...stepdad. I'll agree that the word prefix doesn't seem all that powerful, but does it impact how the individuals act in those relationships? On the one hand, we consider it a mere technicality... a lack of a biological connection. On the other hand, treating someone like a stepchild has been a dismissive insult (or assault) for as long as I can remember. In this episode, James and I s...
2022-05-3139 minDear Son,The No Step Zone | How to Father a Blended Family | A Conversation with James Johnson | Ep 35You've just entered the no step zone. For some, there isn't much thought given to the term step as applied to familial relationships. Stepmom, stepsister, stepbrother...stepdad. I'll agree that the word prefix doesn't seem all that powerful, but does it impact how the individuals act in those relationships? On the one hand, we consider it a mere technicality... a lack of a biological connection. On the other hand, treating someone like a stepchild has been a dismissive insult (or assault) for as long as I can remember. In this episode, James and I s...
2022-05-3139 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastReady For Action (LIVING BEHIND ENEMY LINES)Send a textThe final episode in this 3-part Living Behind Enemy Lines series, "Ready For Action" means focusing on the practical things we can do while being exiles under the rule of pagan authorities. Often our preaching over the years has focused less and less on telling people how to actually live in Christ. We hesitate to talk about a list of "do's and dont's" because we seek not to offend. But the outworkings of faith must be evident. This episode focuses on some of those actions. How do we live and raise our children? What do we s...
2022-05-0231 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastRealize The Call (LIVING BEHIND ENEMY LINES)Send a textAfter defining what the battle looks like (Recognize The Battle - Part 1 of LIVING BEHIND ENEMY LINES), we next have to step out and look at action steps on our part. Christians must always keep the Gospel front and center in our lives -- in our interactions and conversations. We must unified around a common set of beliefs, majoring on the majors and minoring on the minors. Finally, we must keep our "antennae" up as we go throughout each day. Where are the opportunities to insert the love of Christ and the Gospel message? Are w...
2022-04-2525 min
Dear Son,This Is What Protection Really Look Like | A Conversation w/ James Johnson & Anvalon Elliott | Ep 30This is what protection really looks like. As men we are often challenged to protect our families from harm in all forms, but what does that really look like in the average relationship? Sometimes we don't want to be the voice of reason. Sometimes we just need a reason...I digress. This conversation was inspired by the 2022 Oscars, but we don't say their names. Honestly, the event that trended worldwide sparked a different conversation with me and the guys. We take inventory of what we will and won't do for our families when it comes to protecting them.
2022-04-0639 minDear Son,This Is What Protection Really Look Like | A Conversation w/ James Johnson & Anvalon Elliott | Ep 30This is what protection really looks like. As men we are often challenged to protect our families from harm in all forms, but what does that really look like in the average relationship? Sometimes we don't want to be the voice of reason. Sometimes we just need a reason...I digress. This conversation was inspired by the 2022 Oscars, but we don't say their names. Honestly, the event that trended worldwide sparked a different conversation with me and the guys. We take inventory of what we will and won't do for our families when it comes to protecting them.
2022-04-0639 min
Conference in ReviewGod's Love the Most Joyous to the Soul by Susan H. Porter, Invite Christ to Author Your Story by Camille N. Johnson and Facing Our Spiritual Hurricanes by Believing in Christ by Elder Sean DouglasSend us a textHear from two members of the new Primary presidency about feeling God's love and letting him write our personal narrative. Elder Douglas shares how to be strong when life's hurricanes overwhelm us.Music acknowledgementsMusic: In Dulci Jubilo by J.S. BachArranged by: Michel Rondeau (trumpet)Performers: Marthe Jobidon (trumpets), Eric Vaillancourt & Steve Guerin (trombones)Publisher Info.Michel RondeauCopyright Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 M...
2022-02-0850 min
Dear Son,Dear Son, I Need You Back In My Life | A Conversation with James Johnson | The DSP Ep 17Dear Son, I need you back in my life. Many relationships begin with the best of intentions. The air smells sweeter, the flowers are bloom-ier, and all seems right with the world. Then, as with any relationship, problems arise and character is revealed. Add children to the mix and it becomes more than some can or prefer to handle. James has experienced the hurt as a child and as an adult, and the impact at each stage is damaging. In this episode, we conversed about his humble beginnings as a child growing up in Shr...
2022-01-111h 10Dear Son,Dear Son, I Need You Back In My Life | A Conversation with James Johnson | The DSP Ep 17Dear Son, I need you back in my life. Many relationships begin with the best of intentions. The air smells sweeter, the flowers are bloom-ier, and all seems right with the world. Then, as with any relationship, problems arise and character is revealed. Add children to the mix and it becomes more than some can or prefer to handle. James has experienced the hurt as a child and as an adult, and the impact at each stage is damaging. In this episode, we conversed about his humble beginnings as a child growing up in Shr...
2022-01-111h 10
As Bold As Lions PodcastSilent Night (Songs Of The Season)Send a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. SILENT NIGHT (SONGS OF THE SEASON)Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin, Mother and Child Holy infant so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heave...
2021-12-2420 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastAway In A Manger (Songs Of The Season)Send a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. AWAY IN A MANGER (SONGS OF THE SEASON)Away in a mangerNo crib for a bed,The little Lord Jesus Laid down his sweet head.The stars in the sky Looked down where he lay,The little Lord Jesus Asleep in the hayThe cattle are l...
2021-12-2014 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastO Holy Night (Songs Of The Season)Send a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. O HOLY NIGHT (SONGS OF THE SEASON)O holy night, the stars are brightly shining It is the night of our dear Savior's birth Long lay the world in sin and error pining Til He appeared and the soul felt its worth A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices For yonder b...
2021-12-1715 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJoy To The World (Songs Of The Season)Send a textEach podcast in the Songs Of The Season series will feature a Christmas hymn. Join me all month long as we dive into the background, context, and timeless truths of these beloved carols. JOY TO THE WORLD (SONGS OF THE SEASON)Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let every heart prepare Him room And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven and nature sing And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing Joy to the World, the Savior rei...
2021-12-0317 minRunning Into The FogJoanna Park-Tonks“After starting my new venture in the diamond business, I’m so glad that I had a foundation in CI,” says Joanna Park-Tonks, Founder of Chelsea Rocks. “I think business requires knowing the right questions to ask and knowing where to look for the answers.” While Joanna began her career as a Competitive Intelligence Analyst, she is now pursuing new business opportunities with her company Chelsea Rocks. Offering lab-grown diamonds, Joanna’s retail business provides beauty and sustainability and aims to educate others in the diamond industry on this forward-thinking method.
Joanna tells us that her career in the CI wor...
2021-09-1444 min
OpenPaddock RallyCastRallyCast Episode 106 - Stephen and Katie Gingras from Ojibwe and Sound Man Derek Johnson LoveThis is Part 1 of our chats from the Ojibwe Forests Rally 2021, and in this episode we caught up with Stephen and Katie Gingras about their close fight for the regional overall, and we get a taste of what LSPR is going to look like. I also introduce you to Derek Johnson Love, a longtime supporter of Open Paddock, and now taking on a larger role behind the scenes to make the RallyCast sound better.
2021-09-1053 min
TV Podcast IndustriesStar Wars The Bad Batch Episode 14 "War-Mantle" Review from TV Podcast IndustriesJohn and Derek get together to chat all about Star Wars The Bad Batch Episode 14 "War-Mantle". We discuss all the big moments, revelations and some Easter eggs in our spoiler filled chat.
The Bad Batch Episode 14 "Infested" Synopsis
Series Created by: Jennifer Corbett, Dave Filoni, Brad Rau
Episode Written by: Damani Johnson
Story Editor: Matt Michnovetz
Episode Directed By: Steward Lee
In the middle of another off-world job for Cid, The Bad Batch are contacted by former Clone Captain Rex. He’s received a distress call from a former comrade, CC-5576 also known as Captain Gregor, from the planet Daro. Conv...
2021-07-3156 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastGrateful For All His Faithfulness - Psalm 138 (Summer of Psalms)Send a textWrapping up this series, Summer of Psalms, this podcast focuses on Psalm 138. This is a passage that deals with the notion of being grateful and thankful before God. An "attitude of gratitude" is not something we naturally have within us. But when we stop and consider what God has done for us and His very nature, we are drawn into a place where we see Him as good. That goodness leads us to trust Him and thank Him for who He is. We also see in this Psalm that God answers our praye...
2021-06-2826 minRunning Into The FogBabette BensoussanBabette Bensoussan discovered the immense value of consumer insights in the 1980s when she was working as a Communications Manager at Apple. Despite the fact that Apple discouraged its employees from conducting consumer research at the time, Babette quickly fell in love with customer intelligence (CI). To her, it was clear that CI serves as a basis from which to develop sound strategies, not only in business, but also in life.
A self-proclaimed Decision-Making Maverick™, Babette has held many titles throughout her career, from Marketing Manager to Professor to Business Coach. She now runs her own company Mindshifts, where she...
2021-06-0849 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastJesus & Peter - Prior To/Following The Crucifixion (ENCOUNTERS)Send a textAn interesting encounter to finish up this batch of episodes, we are looking at Peter: prior to Jesus' death and after His resurrection. Why is this encounter important? We know a lot about Peter but in the hours immediately preceding Jesus' crucifixion, he is led astray but doubt and fear. He denies Christ 3 times. It is probably his lowest point. From there, he and the other disciples scatter. In 3 day's time however, Jesus is raised and He goes on to appear to the disciples, including Peter. He makes a point to address Peter and asks him...
2021-05-2419 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastGetting Ready To Say "I Do" (WALKING THE PATH)Send a textAll that we have been talking about over the past few weeks (singleness, dating, getting engaged), culminates in the step of "taking the plunge" and getting married. The time leading up to this day and the days, weeks, and months following are very critical. Several things discussed in the podcast and blog (available at www.derekcharlesjohnson.com) are the need to build a firm foundation in Christ and to develop good, godly habits even before going to the altar. By taking the time to truly get to know each other and how one another tic...
2021-04-2628 minRunning Into The FogGilberto GandraGilberto Gandra, Founding Partner @ RadiusVC has a mantra: “Invest in things that change the world.” Gilberto’s career has always been mission-driven, from work in animal welfare to relationship building to a life-long commitment to diversity and inclusion. In this episode of Running Into the Fog, Gilberto talks with the Jo Bros about the impact of Covid on the pet industry, his view of intentional diversity in the startup world, and why he calls himself a “relationship strategist.”
Everyone ran into the fog during Covid, but for Giberto, the pandemic brought a bit of good luck. Just before Cov...
2021-03-3042 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastThe Cross Is Bare, The Tomb Is Empty!Send a textFor our sake He made Him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21Just a short word of encouragement this week as we move towards Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. The cross is the focal point of our belief in Christ. Everything centers upon it and flows from it. In addition, the empty tomb is a reality a watching world cannot ignore. Jesus died but He did not stay in the grave. We must ask "Why did He have to die...
2021-03-2911 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastBuilding A Faithful Legacy (HOMEFIRES)Send a textRounding out a series based on the home, co-hosts Derek and Corrie Johnson discuss what it means to build a legacy for Christ within our homes. In order to do this, we must see that our mission is to be first and foremost, like Jesus. We have no higher goal or aim than to live out His Gospel as the standard for everything we do. Part of leaving a Godly legacy means we finish well. We do not allow our lives to retreat as we get older, rather we continue to engage those who foll...
2021-02-1627 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastAll In The Family (HOMEFIRES)Send a textContinuing in this podcast series about the home, Derek and Corrie discuss the topic of raising kids in a Christ-centered environment. The reminder for us all is that our children are our primary mission field and that we must present the Gospel to them as parents. The years at home are when our kids are the most impressionable. Studies show that after leaving the home, they are less and less likely to follow the Lord if they never made a faith decision growing up. Talking about Jesus, reading the Bible, and praying are all aspe...
2021-02-1122 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastAll In The Family (HOMEFIRES)Continuing in this podcast series about the home, Derek and Corrie discuss the topic of raising kids in a Christ-centered environment. The reminder for us all is that our children are our primary mission field and that we must present the Gospel to them as parents. The years at home are when our kids are the most impressionable. Studies show that after leaving the home, they are less and less likely to follow the Lord if they never made a faith decision growing up. Talking about Jesus, reading the Bible, and praying are all aspects...
2021-02-1022 min
As Bold As Lions PodcastLet's Talk About Marriage (HOMEFIRES)Send a textThe very first episode of the As Bold As Lions podcast! This episode features a conversation between Derek and Corrie Johnson about marriage in conjunction with the HOMEFIRES blog series that is featured all month long at derekcharlesjohnson.com/blog. A verse that guides the HOMEFIRES series: But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my h...
2021-02-0223 min
One Story67. Be Ready w/ Derek Charles JohnsonDrew and Isaac chat it up with Derek Charles Johnson. Derek is a musician living outside of Nashville. He shares his story of stepping out in faith and following the call of God. Go check out his work and follow him. Sign up for his devotional As Bold as Lions. http://derekcharlesjohnson.com/ - support Derek and his ministrySupport the podcast and look good doing it! One Story T-shirts are available now – follow the link www.allgracedup.blog/new-products/ Please Like and Follow our facebook page - www.facebook.com/one...
2019-04-1652 min
Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesExclusive Interview with Luke Cage Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker.Derek and John recently sat down for an interview with Cheo Hodari Coker, the showrunner of Luke Cage, for a chat all about the show. This is a spoiler filled discussion all about Luke Cage season 1 and 2 so make sure you've watched everything up to the final credits before listening.
Some of the topics we spoke about in our interview with Cheo Hodari Coker were:
His inspirations for Season 1 and Season 2 of Luke Cage, from his time working on Southland and Ray Donovan to the guidance given by Jeph Loeb.
What drives him from the writers room, to the reviews...
2018-09-261h 38
Defenders TV Podcast A WandaVision podcastExclusive Interview with Luke Cage Showrunner Cheo Hodari Coker.Derek and John recently sat down for an interview with Cheo Hodari Coker, the showrunner of Luke Cage, for a chat all about the show. This is a spoiler filled discussion all about Luke Cage season 1 and 2 so make sure you've watched everything up to the final credits before listening.
Some of the topics we spoke about in our interview with Cheo Hodari Coker were:
His inspirations for Season 1 and Season 2 of Luke Cage, from his time working on Southland and Ray Donovan to the guidance given by Jeph Loeb.
What drives him from the writers room, to the reviews...
2018-09-261h 38Defenders TV Podcast A WandaVision podcastLuke Cage 213 Review of They Reminisce Over You by Defenders TV PodcastWe're here at the epic finale of the show and we discuss it all in our Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 13 Review as we talk about our top five points of "They Reminisce Over You" the finale of season 2 of the Marvel Netflix show Luke Cage in our Spoiler filled podcast. As always make sure you've watched the episode before listening to our podcast.
Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 13 Review Podcast "They Reminisce Over You" Spoiler filled Synopsis
Directed by Álex García López
Written by Cheo Hodari Coker
With Mariah Stokes (Alfre Woodard) on trial and remanded at Rikers Island, cri...
2018-07-311h 22Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesLuke Cage 213 Review of They Reminisce Over You by Defenders TV PodcastWe're here at the epic finale of the show and we discuss it all in our Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 13 Review as we talk about our top five points of "They Reminisce Over You" the finale of season 2 of the Marvel Netflix show Luke Cage in our Spoiler filled podcast. As always make sure you've watched the episode before listening to our podcast.
Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 13 Review Podcast "They Reminisce Over You" Spoiler filled Synopsis
Directed by Álex García López
Written by Cheo Hodari Coker
With Mariah Stokes (Alfre Woodard) on trial and remanded at Rikers Island, cri...
2018-07-311h 22Defenders on TV Podcast IndustriesLuke Cage 209 Review of For Pete's Sake by Defenders TV PodcastOne of our favourite episodes of the season so far we discuss it all in our Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 9 Review as we talk about our top five points of "For Pete's Sake" the ninth episode of season 2 of the Marvel Netflix show Luke Cage in our Spoiler filled podcast. As always make sure you've watched the episode before listening to our podcast.
Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 9 Review Podcast "For Pete's Sake" Spoiler filled Synopsis
Directed by Clark Johnson
Written by Matt Owens and Ian Stokes
Misty Knight (Simone Missick), Luke Cage (Mike Colter), Mariah Dillard (Alfre Woodard), Tilda (Gabrielle D...
2018-07-171h 22Defenders TV Podcast A WandaVision podcastLuke Cage 209 Review of For Pete's Sake by Defenders TV PodcastOne of our favourite episodes of the season so far we discuss it all in our Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 9 Review as we talk about our top five points of "For Pete's Sake" the ninth episode of season 2 of the Marvel Netflix show Luke Cage in our Spoiler filled podcast. As always make sure you've watched the episode before listening to our podcast.
Luke Cage Season 2 Episode 9 Review Podcast "For Pete's Sake" Spoiler filled Synopsis
Directed by Clark Johnson
Written by Matt Owens and Ian Stokes
Misty Knight (Simone Missick), Luke Cage (Mike Colter), Mariah Dillard (Alfre Woodard), Tilda (Gabrielle D...
2018-07-171h 22
Games on EarthGames on Earth 95: Des2nY!This week Destiny fan and living grimoire Mark Johnson joins Derek for a long discussion all about Destiny 2. What was meant to be a quick 20 minute conversation turned into an hour long discussion about everything in the entire game. Except the music. We forgot to mention how good the music is. I'll do that now: The music in Destiny 2 is fantastic. Like, seriously its really really great. Also, I forgot to mention how much I love the introduction of the game so I'll do that now too: The introduction sequence of the game is really...
2017-09-1558 min
All Y'all PodcastPodcast Exclusive: Derek Wayne Johnson, "Friends with the Cobra Kai"Derek Wayne Johnson was born in Carthage, Texas, about an hours' drive southwest of Shreveport, Louisiana. He fell in love with cinema at an early age, developing a special affinity for the films Rocky and The Karate Kid. Those films were directed by Academy Award-winner John G. Avildsen. Through an unbelievable series of events, Johnson wound up not only meeting his filmmaking hero, but directing a documentary film about his life.
Robinson Film Center and Maccentric will present a screening of that film, John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs, on Tuesday, Aug. 8. Grab tickets to the film at RobinsonFilmCenter.o...
2017-08-0221 min
Derek M Johnson LoveBJL 6.18.17 TWOGreg Bortnichak and Derek M johnson Love on dueling electric cellos.
2 audix 1245 room mics
2 Oktavamod mk012 mics on Derek's QSC K12
1 oktava mk319 on Greg's amp
Check out Bandcamp page!
www.BortnichakJohnsonLove.bandcamp.com
2017-06-1942 min
Derek M Johnson LoveBortnichak Johnson Love - 6.18.17Greg Bortnichak of Teach Me Equals
Derek M Johnson Love
both electric cello
improvising together for the 2nd time.
rough mix
2 room mics (Audix 1245)
2 Derek mics (Oktavamod mk012 hypercardoid)
1 Greg mic (Oktave mk319
2017-06-1940 min
The Comics AlternativeEpisode 242: A Discussion of the 2017 Eisner Award Nominations Earlier this month the nominees for the 2017 Eisner Awards were announced at the Comic-Con International website, and as Andy and Derek like to do every year, they're devoting a full episode of The Comics Alternative to a discussion of the nominations. On this week's show, the Two Guys give their impressions of the various nominees, both as a whole and on a category-by-category basis, making observations and trying to understand any trends underlying this year's selections. However, Derek and Andy resist the urge to play armchair quarterbacks, so they don't second-guess the six-member panel of judges or foc...
2017-05-3100 min
Derek M Johnson LoveJock vs Nerd by Scoop of CelloIntro music I recorded for the great podcast, Matt & Mattingly's Ice Cream Social. This bit is for the segment called "Jock versus Nerd."
Check out their website: www.heyscoops.com
Everything you hear is a cello. There are around 40 acoustic/electric cellos on the whole deal, maybe more. I don't recall how many layers of electrics there are.
2017-03-1500 minThe Comics AlternativeEpisode 204: The September Previews Catalog It's the beginning of September, the first of the month, so that must mean it's time for the Two Guys with PhDs Talking about Comics to look at the latest Previews catalog. As they do every month, Andy and Derek carefully go through the the Diamond publication, highlighting upcoming titles they're interested in, commenting on solicitations that sound interesting, and discussing creators they look forward to reading. Among the many comics they mention on this episode are from publishers such as Dark Horse Comics - Ether #1 and Dept. H Volume 1: Pressure DC/Vertigo - Mother Panic #1 and Jack...
2016-09-0700 minDefenders on TV Podcast IndustriesDoctor Strange Animated Movie Review – Defenders TV Podcast 73Join us for Summer of Strange part 3 for our Doctor Strange Animated Movie Review. We discuss our Top 5 points as usual about this interesting in depth take on the universe of the Sorcerer Supreme, Baron Mordo's leadership, the treatment of the Ancient One and the many many character deaths in this animated take from Marvel and Lionsgate animation.
Synopsis for our Doctor Strange Animated Movie Review
Directed by Patrick Archibald, Jay Oliva and Dick Sebast
Screenplay by Greg Johnson
Story by Greg Johnson and Craig Kyle
New York is under increasing attack from mystical forces and foes that it's inhabitants can neit...
2016-09-041h 46The Comics AlternativeEpisode 177 - The March Previews CatalogIt’s time, once again, to take a look at the current month’s Previews catalog. This time around, Derek is joined by Paul Lai, the editor of The Comics Alternative‘s blog. Although he’s been working with the Two Guys since late last year, this is the first time that Paul has cohosted a podcast episode. And his first time out is a doozie! He and Derek take an extra-long, two-and-a-half-hour stroll through the March Previews solicits, highlighting upcoming releases from publishers such as
Dark Horse Comics – Lobster Johnson: Metal Monsters of Midtown #1, Joe Golem: Occult Detective, Vol. 1, ...
2016-03-0200 minThe Comics AlternativeEpisode 129 - The April Previews CatalogIt's the first of the month, so that means that Andy and Derek flip through the latest Previews catalog and share some of the upcoming releases they are most excited about. And April is jam-packed with solicits worth highlighting...which is one of the reasons why this week's episode is extra long. After sharing a bit of listener mail -- and it's always great to get letters, so keep those correspondences a-comin'! -- the guys jump into this month's offerings, beginning where they usually do with Dark Horse Comics. There they find intriguing titles such as Black Hammer #1, Bowery...
2015-04-0100 minThe Comics AlternativeEpisode 58 - A Review of Rebetiko, Pachyderme, and The Outliers #1This week Gene and Derek review two new books (both translations from the French) and the first issue of a new series. They begin with David Prudhomme’s Rebetiko (SelfMadeHero), a narrative centered around a day in the lives of five rebetes, musicians who were a part of the Greek folk music subculture in the 1920s and 1930s. The characters are outcasts, living on the fringe because of their love of rebetiko — often called “Greek blues” — and treated as immoral influences. Prudhomme uses the music and the lifestyle as a structuring device for his narrative. The Two Guys then turn to Pa...
2013-10-2300 min
Derek M Johnson Love03 Fête de la Patience"Fête de la Patience"
written by Scott Stobbe
recorded, performed by Derek M Johnson
mixed by Bob Schwenkler
solo cello. Cold rain in my back yard.
Track 3 from my debut self-titled record on Aphonia Recordings.
www.aphoniarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/derek-m-johnson
2011-09-3005 min
Derek M Johnson Love01 FKXMS"FKXMS"
written, recorded, performed by Derek M Johnson
Produced by Bob Schwenkler/Derek M Johnson
2 cellos. 1 bowed. 1 plucked.
Most of the weird noise is from piping the music through my fx pedal chain after which Bob did some slicing and dicing.
First track off of my debut, self-titled record on Aphonia Recordings.
www.aphoniarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/derek-m-johnson
Written and recorded in one day after finishing a very frustrating Christmas season at the Post Office. For those that are not aware, I'm a rural mail carrier for the USPS. For the 1 person out there who isn't aware, I am not...
2011-09-3003 min
Derek M Johnson Love04 You're Welcome to Play"You're Welcome to Play"
written, performed, produced, recorded by Derek M Johnson
mixed by Bob Schwenkler
Instrumentation: Many, many, many cellos. Warm rain from my back yard. 1 quiet piano.
The final track from my self-titled debut record on Aphonia Recordings.
www.aphoniarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/derek-m-johnson
Written and demo-ed on January 1, 2010.
This is the track everyone seems to love the most EXCEPT for me.
All I hear is mistake after mistake after one, long, arduous mistake.
Of anything I have every recorded for myself or someone else, this was by FAR the most excruciating musical endeavor I have ever done.
...
2011-09-3009 min
Derek M Johnson Love02 Be"Be"
written, recorded, produced, performed by Derek M Johnson
mixed by Bob Schwenkler
2 cellos straight to tape. 1 acoustic. 1 electric.
Track 2 from my debut self-titled record on Aphonia Recordings.
www.aphoniarecordings.bandcamp.com/album/derek-m-johnson
This is my favorite track on the record. Why pretend otherwise? Some children are better than other children. :P
2011-09-3015 min
Derek M Johnson LoveFKXMS (LFFKR Foxdye Remix)"FKXMS" is the first track off my upcoming record.
Original instrumentation: 1 bowed cello and 1 plucked cello played by me along with some re-routing the tracks through my pedals for part of it. I was also the recordist.
This remix was done for me by www.soundcloud.com/foxdye who lives in Portland, OR.
I have made this track available for download and streaming just to you who have gotten the link.
Soon it will be for sale at www.aphoniarecordings.com along with the whole record in download form or on 12" vinyl with digital downloads.
Do check it with headphones...
2011-07-1504 minDerek M Johnson LoveThollem McDonnas and Derek M Johnson live in Olympia Sept14, 2007Thollem McDonnas : Piano
Derek M Johnson : cello
live, free-improv
Sept 14, 2007
most likely this was at the Artisan Cafe in Olympia, WA.
I have had the privilege to play with Thollem on several occasions in many different ensemble configurations. No matter the style of music, he is one of the most amazing musicians I have ever had the fortune to perform with. The guy is a marvel and his dedication towards his music and expression never wanes.
I can't say enough good things about Thollem. He's simply brilliant.
2011-03-0736 min