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Realm NewsRealm News Presents: An Exclusive Interview with the Minecraft Bloc TeamIn Episode 69 of Realm News, host Greg Howard, a.k.a. The Dark Lord, takes listeners on a captivating journey into the intersection of Minecraft and academia. Join Greg as he interviews three accomplished scholars from Concordia University’s Milieux Institute for Arts, Culture and Technology, exploring their innovative research conducted within the virtual realms of Minecraft. Discover how the Minecraft Bloc Team leverages Minecraft as a powerful tool for scholarly investigation, and learn about their groundbreaking project, SunBloc One. Delve into the project's mission to harness solar energy and rethink gaming's environmental impact, while uncovering the uni...
2025-04-241h 23
Realm NewsDiscussion with artist Sam Howard on Zetterstrand Minecraft PaintingsJoin me this week as I have a discussion with a real life artist, my brother Sam Howard. Sam is the artist who created the Realm News Cover that you see before you listen to I the Dark Lord.
Besides hearing about Sam Howard's amazing illustrations; we will be discussing the artist responsible for most of the paintings in Minecraft. So, if you are an artist or an artist at heart, then you will love this show!!
Realm News Contact info: https://bio.link/realmnews
Artist Sam Howard Instagram: @samhwrd22
Check out this link to Zetterstrand's website
https://zetterstrand.com...
2024-05-021h 32
HeadlinersBRYCE from BUFFALO ROSE • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #35Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he sits down with Bryce from BUFFALO ROSE to talk about their new album Again Again Again.Buffalo Rose is a wildly charismatic six-piece modern folk/Americana band from Pittsburgh, PA. They take the singer-songwriter tradition to a new level by crafting original songs which are emotive, meticulously arranged, and inspired by a world of idiosyncratic influences that never let a dull or predictable moment creep in.The band released their debut album, The Soil and the Seed, in 2018 and established themselves as a vocal, instrumental, and creative f...
2022-12-2814 min
HeadlinersPINKFIZ • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #34Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incomparable PINKFIZ!!!A true definition of fiery feminism, Pinkfiz is an idependent alt-rock artist hailing from Peterborough, who currently resides in London. Representing flourishing female empowerment, her anger of unjust experiences turns it into resilient rock perfection. Using her home studio, she creates euphoria with her songs, empowering others and igniting a spark amongst listeners, making them comfortable enough to scream out all their frustrations. Her music is influenced by bands such as Bikini Kill, Paramore, Nova...
2022-12-2118 min
HeadlinersCRISTOVAM • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #33Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incomparable CRISTOVAM!!!Cristóvam is a singer/songwriter from Portugal. Born amongst the deep blue of the Atlantic and the lush green of the beautiful Azores islands, Cristóvam’s music shines with a warmth that you won’t find anywhere else. Growing up, Cristóvam was surrounded by music everywhere he'd turn - his grandfather was a true radio pioneer who started the second oldest radio of the Atlantic and left behind a massive record collection, which C...
2022-12-1424 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeYOUR LIFE THE MIXTAPE: YEAR ONE • B SIDES - HOSTED BY MICHAEL HAMMIn the final Year One special episode, Michael Hamm turns the tables on Greg Howard Jr to find out about his musical tastes!Michael Hamm is a cosplayer, model, actor, influencer, and cat enthusiast. You can find Michael on Instagram here or here, on Twitter, or at his Patreon.SUPPORT THIS SHOW
2022-12-0953 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeYOUR LIFE THE MIXTAPE • YEAR ONE: HALL OF FAME - SHANAYEJoin your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he finds out what the greatest music OF ALL TIME with his special guest, Shanaye!!!You can follow Shanaye on any social media platform at @nayemoniqueSUPPORT THIS SHOW
2022-12-0810 min
HeadlinersSEA GLASS • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #32Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with SEA GLASS!!!Sea Glass is the project of New York-based producer Jake Muskat. Inspired to release music after the birth of his first child, Sea Glass's music taps into universal emotions around growing up and dreaming. His sound invokes yearning, hope and nostalgia filtered through a positive lens.Coming back into the scene with his new single “(i have jokes) If You Wanna Hear One” in collaboration with euphoric artist Benét, an exceptional trans talent from R...
2022-12-0715 min
HeadlinersGRANDVIEW • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #30Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incomparable GRANDVIEW!!!With a sharp lyrical pen and bright production, GRANDVIEW aims to become one of the next important lyricists in the evolution of hip hop . His first EP, A Vibe Called West, Vol.1, was released in 2021 after which GRANDVEW toured as the supporting act for LA legend Shwayze’s nation al tour. In early 2022 he released A Vibe Called West, Vol. 2 which was featured in Billboard.Grandview on InstagramTikTokYout...
2022-11-3030 min
HeadlinersRHIAN! • Your Life The Mixtape Presents Headliners #31Join Your Host, Greg Howard Jr, as he talks to singer-songwriter-producer RHIAN!Rhian! is passionate singer, inspiring and uniting people through music.Find Rhian! on Facebook - Twitter - Instagram - TikTokSUPPOR THIS SHOW
2022-11-2518 min
HeadlinersMELISSA BEL • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #28Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with incomparable MELISSA BEL!!!Toronto-bred, UK-based singer/songwriter Melissa Bel transcends musical eras and genres with a voice that is timelessly soulful, yet distinctly fresh. She creates a mesmerizing kaleidoscope of singer-songwriter-pop, bringing intricate narratives to life with heartfelt lyrics, enchanting melodies, and indelible hooks. Armed with the influences of Eva Cassidy, John Mayer, and The Beatles in her subconscious, her soon-to-be-released EP Alone Time offers listeners a moment for self-reflection.Produced by Kaity Rae (The Shires, L...
2022-11-1631 min
HeadlinersMELISSA CARPER • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #29Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incomparable MELISSA CARPER!!!After the success of her critically-acclaimed 2021 release Daddy’ s Country Gold, Melissa Carper, dubbed “HillBillie Holiday” by friend and collaborator Chris Scruggs, was eager to get back in the studio. With co-producers Andrija Tokic (St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Hurray For The Riff Raff) and Dennis Crouch (The Time Jumpers) behind the boards again at Tokic’s analog paradise The Bomb Shelter in Nashville, Carper assembled that same crew of magical music makers - plus a f...
2022-11-1622 min
HeadlinersR FLEX • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #27Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with incomparable R FLEX!!!Canadian artist R. Flex returns with ONCE UPON A FLEX. In collaboration with multi-disciplinary producer David Psutka (ACT!, Egyptrixx, Anamai), the 2-track EP recalls the melancholic grooves of 80’s R&B. R. Flex’s vocal performances are deftly evocative. At the turn of a phrase, they flit from soft and understanding to tragic and downtrodden. The result is their most vulnerable, paranoid, and honest work to date. Their ability to navigate 80’s R&B while...
2022-11-1439 min
HeadlinersJULS • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #26Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with singer-songwriter JULS!!!Juls is a pop singer/songwriter from Connecticut, who is creating a world radiating with starry eyes, ocean blues and true love. Her love for music began at just eight years old, when her dad built a stage in the basement for Juls and her sister. Instantly recognizing that performing and singing was her calling, Juls shares, “My sister Jacqs was my presenter, and I was the star of the show, prancing onto the stage in my...
2022-11-1440 min
HeadlinersWASHBURN & THE RIVER • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #25
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with singer-songwriter WASHBURN & THE RIVER!!!Abundant feelings. Washburn and the River is Jake’s treasured indie-artist project that he’s been developing since early high school. A multi-instrumental songwriter turned producer with an urge for authentic truth telling, he seeks to leave a definitive mark on the industry with deeply introspective tunes about life, love, relationships, healing, and coping through this crazy journey we find ourselves in.Washburn & The River's WebsiteInstagramFacebookSUPP...
2022-11-0950 min
HeadlinersSHANNON FROM THE STONE FOXES • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #24
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with SHANNON FROM THE STONE FOXES!!!Shannon and Spence Koehler are men of The West. Californians through and through, the brothers know that the Golden State encompasses two halves; abundance and pain. Fruit and fire. Their latest sound flaunts that dichotomy. It’s what they describe as “If Ennio Morricone and T. Rex had a baby.” To that, I say, yep. You can’t help but imagine them jamming out in spandex and spurs. Born out of both g...
2022-11-0938 min
HeadlinersYARLIE • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #23
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with Swedish independent artist, producer and musician YARLIE!!!YARLIE made quite the debut last year with her EP ”Stupid With A Sore Heart” which received attention all the way from north of Sweden to Abu Dhabi. For example she got playlist placements in Spotify’s ”GRL PWR” and Apple Music’s ”Made In Sweden”, to name a few. Coverage in Sweden’s biggest newspaper, Aftonbladet. Radio rotation in East Africa. Nominated as Best Pop Act in ISR Awards. She was also headhunte...
2022-11-0731 min
HeadlinersNATALIE SHAY • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #22
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with singer-songwriter NATALIE SHAY!!!Natalie Shay is an indie-pop artist hailing from North London. The multi-award-winning musician has established an ever-growing presence and loyal fanbase through her explosive live performances and unforgettable anthems, recognising her as one of the UK’s hottest emerging talents. With indie synth pop leanings and ferocious guitar playing, Shay's references range from Haim and Taylor Swift to Little Comets. Her relatable lyrics touch on love, self-discovery and the everyday experiences of a twenty-something. ...
2022-11-0725 min
HeadlinersSABBY SOUSA • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #21
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with singer-songwriter SABBY SOUSA!!!Sabby Sousa, the self proclaimed 'Floss Pop princess' sees her music in a dream state. A world she has carefully pieced together with angelic candy coated odes. Inspired by Marina, Lady Gaga and Nicki Minaj she uses conceptual visuals and cute pink aesthetics to highlight her storybook of dreamlike songs. Releases like her EP 'The Dream Palace' (2019) and viral single 'Cream n' Frosting' (2020) show how indulged she is with creating an intertwining connection with music...
2022-11-0253 min
HeadlinersST. HUMAIN • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #20
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with singer-songwriter-producer ST. HUMAIN!!!St. Humain is a Singapore born, Sydney based singer, songwriter and producer whose music is a delicious amalgam of sounds and stories. The genre-agnostic artist blends pop and electronic with a healthy dose of R&B, to create something which is comfortably familiar, yet alluringly unknown. St. Humain strives to represent the everyday person, delivering honest and relatable songs which speak about his own battles and looks to explore the emotions that make us human. S...
2022-11-0231 min
HeadlinersDREW THOMAS • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #19
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with singer-songwriter DREW THOMAS!!!Raised in Nottingham, singer/songwriter Drew Thomas leads the charge of DIY rock musicians making waves on the unsigned circuit through hard work and powerful song-writing. Taking inspiration from the likes of The Killers, Radiohead and the intimacy of Bon Iver, Drew’s knack for writing arena sized choruses and nostalgic lyrics steals the listener’s attention immediately, merging passionate vocals and emotional soundscapes with a darker twist; spilling tales of rejection, broken relationships and addi...
2022-10-3158 min
HeadlinersANDREW ASH • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #18
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with singer-songwriter ANDREW ASH!!!Andrew Ash is an upcoming pop singer/songwriter from Portland, Oregon, who has a knack for fusing genres, whilst staying true to his pop roots. The artist has the vocals of Olly Alexander, the instrumentation of Phil Collins, and dance moves reminiscent of his icon, Britney Spears.Andrew’s latest upbeat, smile inducing, 80’s inspired single ‘I Think I’m Ready for Love’ is the first to be taken from his forthcoming EP ‘Pep Talk’ an...
2022-10-3129 min
HeadlinersCHAYLA HOPE • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #17
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with singer-songwriter CHAYLA HOPE!!!Chayla Hope is pop’s next great voice.Making a name for herself in Cleveland’s music scene pressing vinyl at Gotta Groove Records, opening for acts like The Marías and collaborating with up-and-coming producer Jesty Beatz (aka Holy Mattress Money), her sophisticated take on the sounds of the ‘80s and ‘90s recalls the influence of Kate Bush, Lady Gaga and Robyn, marrying inventive arrangements with an impressive range and infectiou...
2022-10-2624 min
HeadlinersJOULIE FOX • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #16
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with singer-songwriter JOULIE FOX!!!London based artist Joulie Fox brings a truly genreless approach to her musicality. Honing down an impressive repertoire, Fox’s musical endeavours shine brightly, as she brings her unique chronicles to life. Defining her truly unique soundscape, her rich musical heritages take the shape of influences such as St. Vincent, Jack White and Marina & The Diamonds, as Fox prides herself on an ability to stay genuine to her unique artistry. Her lat...
2022-10-2434 min
HeadlinersIVY ASH • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #15
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with singer-songwriter IVY ASH!!!Originally from Warwickshire, Ivy Ash grew up in the Midlands before moving to London in her late teens and France in her early 20s. She may still be young, but Ivy Ash has plenty of experiences to recount and stories to tell. “I think I must have been at least 22 before it felt like life wasn’t one big uphill struggle. Even so, I value every experience I’ve been through, good or bad, because it’s m...
2022-10-2429 min
HeadlinersPURE XTC • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #14
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with queer multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter PURE XTC!!!pure xtc is Taylor Hughes, a queer multi instrumentalist, writing and recording music out of her home studio in Kansas City, MO. Inspiration for the project was sparked while Hughes was living in NYC in late 2020 beforehand. Shortly after, Hughes moved to Kansas City, MO where pure xtc quickly began turning heads with the release of her debut single Ghost in July 2021.pure xtc’s unique brand of brooding el...
2022-10-1926 min
HeadlinersZEE MACHINE • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #13
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with pop superstar ZEE MACHINE!!!Zee Machine is a Midwestern born, internationally raised, music school educated pop/rock/electronic singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. With infectious hooks, soaring vocals, and cutting lyrics, their empowering music and live sets are a celebration of all things queer. With influences ranging from Prince and Jeff Buckley to The 1975 and MUNA, they have brought a brand of arena-ready pop bombast to major venues throughout Los Angeles to crowds of thousands at Pride festivals across...
2022-10-1958 min
HeadlinersBRYCE BOWYN • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #12
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incredibly talented BRYCE BOWYN!Based in Washington, D.C, Bryce Bowyn’s anthemic electropop tracks have captivated audiences throughout the nation’s capital and beyond. After releasing a few singles under the mononym “Bryce,” he decided that 2020 called for a refresh, rebrand and reintroduction with a name change and a collection of addictive pop bops leading up to his debut EP A Rosy Retrospect. With songs like “Just Love Me,” a smash inspired by the beauty of...
2022-10-1731 min
HeadlinersPRODUCT • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #11
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incredibly talented PRODUCT!PRODUCT is an Australian musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. Right off the bat his debut single “TIRED OF THE BOYS” was featured on Spotify’s “Taurus” playlist in June 2020 for Pride Month by resident Astrologer for Oprah Magazine, Chani Nicholas, and received praise worldwide as a result. Multiple collaborations and remixes with other artists followed, with several of them gaining placements by Apple Music on their official Glitch playl...
2022-10-1733 min
HeadlinersTYRIN • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #10
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with up and comer TYRIN!!!Tyrin is a forever evolving creative mind, who's never afraid to reflect on what keeps him up at night. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, the evolutionary artist has a genreless approach to composition. Drawing musical influences from the earlier days of pop-punk and hip-hop, Tyrin started making music in 2010, where he felt obligated to create what people were expecting from him and explore the realm of rap. Maturing as an artist throughout...
2022-10-1229 min
HeadlinersTHE ACCIDENTALS • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #9
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with THE ACCIDENTALS!!!!Long before glowing acclaim from NPR and Billboard, packed shows, unforgettable festival appearances, millions of streams, and collaborations with everyone from BTS to Kaboom Collective Orchestra, the journey of The Accidentals commenced in a public high school classroom in Traverse City, MI. As the story goes, concertmaster violinist, Savannah Buist, and cellist, Katie Larson, raised their hands at the request for volunteers to play a music boosters concert and wound up being musical soulmates.
2022-10-121h 05
RewindJENNIFER B HARRIS • Your Life The Mixtape: Rewind - The 90s
Join your host Greg Howard Jr and returning guest JENNIFER B HARRIS as they go back to the 90s!!!Jennifer B Harris is a freelance writer and editor. She loves words and their power. She is a visionary and practitioner of Black Girl Magic. She wrote RUBY.You can find Jenn all over the multiverse, but start here.SUPPORT THIS SHOW
2022-10-111h 00
HeadlinersALICE PISANO • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #8
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incredibly talented ALICE PISANO!Italian-born, London-based, Alice Pisano, a contemporary pop artist who made a bright entrance to the scene back in 2018. Since then, she has garnered a fantastic name for herself, offering listeners an ecstatic realm of lyrical bliss and contagious musicality.Now, Pisano releases "Ink", the second single from her upcoming EP Shattered But Still Cool following the relatable "Boys Like You". Written and produced alongside Anthony Goldsbrough (Sam Tompkins, Charlotte OC) and...
2022-10-1023 min
HeadlinersBEXX • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #7
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incredibly talented BEXX!bexx is a seriously exciting new talent in the UK pop scene. Her eclectic, euphoric alt-pop sound unabashedly draws from influences within 80’s synth-pop, pop-punk, classic rock, and current artists like Rina Sawayama and Lady Gaga.Her latest single “Prettier” (out September 2) is a furious emotional gut punch, exploring self-hatred, body image, and objectification.bexx says: “I wrote Prettier from a place of deep sadness and deep ang...
2022-10-1040 min
HeadlinersALEX HENDRIX • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #6
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incredibly talented ALEX HENDRIX!Alex Hendrix is an experience curator, writer, mental health activist, singer-songwriter and entertainment personality. Born and raised in Huntsville, her Alabama roots and appreciation for macabre combine to create a voice steeped in dark humor and painted in Southern gothic undertones.As a songwriter she was awarded the 2019 Pen Women Creative Spirit Award and was named a Downtown Huntsville Innovator of the Decade for her work as Executive Producer...
2022-10-0535 min
HeadlinersKYSHONA • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #5
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incredibly talented KYSHONA!Kyshona has always lent her voice and music to those that feel they have been silenced or forgotten. She began her career as a music therapist, writing her first songs with her patients--the students and inmates under her care. She soon found the need to write independently and find her own voice, and endeavor which led her to the fertile ground of the Nashville creative community and songwriting culture. Since then, she has learned...
2022-10-0547 min
RewindBRANDON • Your Life The Mixtape Rewind - 2000s
Join your host Greg Howard Jr and returning guest BRANDON as they go back to the early 2000s (2000-2009)!You can catch Brandon on the second seasons of Coastal Elites and It's Like This: A Pop Culture Podcast!You can find Brandon on most social media platforms at @ordinarybrotha!Support This Show
2022-10-0447 min
HeadlinersGREGORY DILLON • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #4
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incredibly talented GREGORY DILLON!Notion hailed him as the “internet sad boy icon of our dreams” who we came to love with songs like Alien Boyfriend and Plastic Ferrari is reborn with a heavy punch of ’70s moxie, synth-punk and flower child energy.He also would like listeners to know he's looking for a pizza shop to hire him as a delivery boy on rollerblades.Gregory DillonTwitterInstagramTik...
2022-10-0349 min
HeadlinersSID SETH • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #3
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incredibly talented SID SETH!Sid Seth is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who forms a blissful blend of soul and pop into his truly unique repertoire. Originally from Ahmedabad, Gujarat in India, he moved to New York five years ago to study at the Manhattan School of Music, and has been pursuing music in the city ever since.Emerging sublimely into the scene, the musician is releasing his new single “Simple Yet True.” Written in the dept...
2022-09-2831 min
RewindELIANN • Your Life The Mixtape: Rewind - The 90s
Join your host Greg Howard Jr and returning guest ELIANN as they go back to the 90s!!!You can catch Eliann on the second seasons of Unapologetically She (Every Tuesday) and It's Like This: A Pop Culture Podcast (Every Thursday)!You can find her on Twitter at @missangryflower
2022-09-2728 min
HeadlinersDAVIS MALLORY • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #2
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incredibly talented DAVIS MALLORY!Swedish-American pop artist DAVIS (former reality star on MTV's The Challenge) known for collaborations with DJs Going Deeper, RetroVision, John Dahlback, Djs from Mars and radio support from top DJs Tiesto, Hardwell, Don Diablo, Cedric Gervais recently released his sophomore album Little Victory and launched his own cologne line in unison with the song titled "Cologne."Davis' WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookTikTokYouTube...
2022-09-2635 min
HeadlinersJXCKSON • Your Life The Mix Tape Presents Headliners #1
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he gets to the heart of what makes a musician tick with the incredibly talented JXCKSON!Austin-based artist Jxckson (he/him) delivers his best lines with a smirk. His alt-pop style builds on a foundation of pop music and pulls inspiration from elements from R&B, rock, and more, resulting in a fresh modern sound that still pays homage to the classic earworms of the past. Featured in outlets like PAPER and them. Magazine, Jxckson's music is a mainstay on many of the top worldwide indie music charts....
2022-09-2141 min
RewindYOUR LIFE THE MIXTAPE: REWIND • The Trailer
Welcome to Your Life The Mixtape: Rewind! Join your host Greg Howard Jr and a weekly special guest as they take a musical journey back in time to the 80s, 90s, & 2000s in this limited run series.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a minute!Support This Show
2022-09-0801 min
HeadlinersYOUR LIFE THE MIXTAPE PRESENTS: HEADLINERS - The Trailer
Girls, gays, & theys thank you for coming to listen to the official trailer for YOUR LIFE THE MIXTAPE PRESENTS: HEADLINERS!!Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he is joined by the best and brightest stars of music from all over the world to find out what makes a musician tick!Come back on 28 SEPTEMBER 2022 for the very first episode with the brilliant JXCKSON !!!!!In the meantime, here are some links for you to check out:Our WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookJoyful Warrior Media LLCSUPPORT T...
2022-08-3102 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeGOODY GRACE • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 22Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he talks life, love, the universe, and all things music with singer/songwriter/producer/superstar GOODY GRACE!!!!You can find Goody Grace wherever you stream your music. Be sure to check out his new single "What Do I Do" Out on 03 June 2022: Pre-save here ---> goodygrace.lnk.to/whatdoido
2022-06-0246 min
Don't Make This WeirdTHE LIVE EPISODE ft Chantay
Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he sits down in front of a live Zoom audience with the host of Chantay's Analysis, co-host of Unapologetically She, and co-host of Antics & Analytics, CHANTAY, for the final episode of Don't Make This Weird: The Podcast.** NOTE: This episode was recorded at the beginning of April. **You can find Chantay every Tuesday on Unapologetically She (wherever you get your podcasts), and on Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok at @iamchanteezySupport This Show: https://ko-fi.com/springbreak83productions
2022-05-181h 28
Don't Make This WeirdLori Granito
Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he sits down with Business Strategy Coach, 4x TEDx talker, Keynote Speaker, Retired Award Winning Chef, Champagne Goddess LORI GRANITO! You can find Lori on Twitter @lorigspeaks or at https://www.lorigranito.comSupport This Show: https://ko-fi.com/springbreak83productions
2022-05-1155 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeJOSE • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 21In the series 2 finale your host, Greg Howard Jr, talks life, love, and all things music with this week's special guest, JOSE!You can find Michelle on Twitter and TikTok at @josecanyousee_To support this show visit: https://ko-fi.com/springbreak83productions
2022-05-0532 min
Don't Make This WeirdTamika Katon-Donegal
Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he sits down with superstar actress, Tamika Katon-Donegal, to talk all things Hollywood, America's boyfriend Christopher Robert Jamal Evans, and the midterms.You can find Tamika on Twitter & Instagram at @elite_qt and on TikTok at @elite__qtSupport This Show: https://ko-fi.com/springbreak83productions
2022-05-041h 10
Your Life: The Mix TapeMICHELLE • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 20Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he talks life, love, and all things music with this week's special guest, Michelle!You can find Michelle on Twitter at @michelle_byoungYou can donate to the Veep's Peeps Campaign by visiting: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/peepforvalcheriTo support this show visit: https://ko-fi.com/springbreak83productions
2022-04-281h 02
Don't Make This WeirdCassandra Nicholson
Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he sits down with filmmaker and journalist, Cassandra Nicholson, to talk politics, access journalism, and reboots.You can find Cassandra on Instagram and Twitter at @writerwarrior
2022-04-271h 10
Your Life: The Mix TapeSHANAYE • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 19Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he talks life, love, and all things music with this week's special guest, Shanaye!!!You can follow Tori on any social media platform at @nayemoniqueSupport This Show: https://ko-fi.com/springbreak83productions
2022-04-2158 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeTORI • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 18Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he talks life, love, and all things music with this week's special guest, Tori!!!You can follow Tori on any social media platform at @torirenevonderaSupport This Show: https://ko-fi.com/springbreak83productions
2022-04-141h 07
Don't Make This WeirdCourtney So Official
Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he sits down with TikTok superstar, Courtney So Official, to talk life, love, and the universe.You can find Courtney on Instagram and TikTok at @CourtneysoofficialTo get early access to this and future episodes, as well as exclusive merch check us out at https://www.patreon.com/springbreak83productions
2022-04-131h 45
Your Life: The Mix TapeD'ALBIN • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 17Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he sits down with Super Dad and Political Genius, D'Albin, to talk live, love, and the universe through the songs that made D'Albin's life!You can find D'Albin on Instagram and Twitter at @dalbinosorio
2022-04-071h 03
Don't Make This WeirdEdison
Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he sits down with New York comedian, Edison Apple, to talk life, love, and the universe.You can find Edison on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @edisonappleTo get early access to this and future episodes, as well as exclusive merch check us out at https://www.patreon.com/springbreak83productions
2022-04-0652 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeBRANDON • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 16Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he sits down with his co-host of Coastal Elites (COMING SOON), Brandon, to talk life, love, and the universe through the songs that made Brandon's life!You can follow Brandon on Twitter and Instagram at @OrdinaryBrotha
2022-03-311h 26
Don't Make This WeirdH
Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he talks life, politics, and current events with LVISXVII or HYou can follow H on Twitter at @lvisxviiTo get early releases of the latest episodes and exclusive merch sign up for our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/springbreak83productionsDon't Make This Weird The Podcast is a Dollop of Trollop Production in association with Spring Break '83 Productions and Thee Joyful Warrior Podcast Network
2022-03-3048 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeGRADY • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 15Join your host, Greg Howard Jr, as he sits down with Grady to discuss his life through the songs that influenced him.You can follow Grady on Instagram at @gradyohgrady
2022-03-2424 min
Don't Make This WeirdBrian Pirapakaran
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he talks life and politics with Brian Pirapakaran, host of the Mentally Divine Podcast.You can follow Brian on Twitter at @MentallyDivine, on Instagram at @mentallydivineofficialTo support Brian's current and future projects, which you should definitely do, visit: https://www.linktr.ee/MentallyDivine
2022-03-2354 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeSAMANTHA • Your Life The Mix Tape - The Red Nose Day UK Special 2022
In this special Red Nose Day UK bonus episode your host, Greg Howard Jr, sits down with Samantha to discuss her life through the songs that influenced her.You can follow Samantha on Instagram & Twitter at @samanthabaisden and on TikTok at @samanthabaisden79To donate to Comic Relief please visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thee-joyful-warrior-podcast-network
2022-03-1840 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeMIKE • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 14Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he talks all things music, life, and beyond with Mike! You can find Mike on Twitter & Instagram at @mikew71772
2022-03-1734 min
Don't Make This WeirdRodericka Applewhaite
Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he talks all things life, politics, and pop culture with the Senior Communications Advisor at the Michigan Democratic Pary, Rodericka Applewhaite.Rodericka Applewhaite grew up in Georgia and is a political research and communications professional who has worked on several federal and statewide Democratic campaigns. Off the trail, she had a stint at EMILY's List, heading the pro-choice organizations vetting operation for state and local candidates which processed over 700 potential endorsees for the 2017/18 cycle. Most recently, she was on the rapid response team for now-Transportation Secretary Buttigieg's presidential run. Currently, sh...
2022-03-1637 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeJERE • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 13Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he talks music, life, and beyond with Jere Hunt!You can find Jere on Instagram at @jerehunt
2022-03-1025 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeANDY • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 12TURN IT UP! It's Your Life The Mixtape!Join your host Greg Howard Jr. as he talks life, love, and everything in between with UK writer Andy!You can follow Andy on Instagram at: @andyshouldbewriting and on Twitter at: @andyisntwriting
2022-03-0333 min
Your Life: The Mix TapeFEFE DOBSON • Your Life The Mix Tape - Episode 11TURN IT UP! It's Your Life: The Mixtape!Join your host Greg Howard Jr as he talks life, love, and everything in between with singer-songwriter and global phenomenon FEFE DOBSON!You can follow Fefe on Instagram & Twitter at: @iamfefemusicBe sure to stream and download Fefe's new single FCKN IN LOVE out 25 February 2022. It's an absolute banger of a track!
2022-02-2421 min
This Is Not An EndorsementThe Big Gay War on Christmas
In this episode hosted by Greg Howard Jr, the panel includes Deah, Mike, Ivan, Jose, and Brandon who discuss trending topics, opinion polls, and the latest news stories.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/this-is-not-an-endorsement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-12-091h 36
Your Life: The Mix TapeTURN IT UP! It's Your Life, The Mix Tape
You're here!!! Welcome to the trailer for 'Your Life: The Mix Tape' podcast!Join your host Greg Howard Jr (Best-selling author, comedian, podcaster, TikTokker, and music geek) and a special weekly guest as they take a journey through the life of the guest through the songs that made them!The first episode premieres Thursday, 02 December 2021, and it is definitely an episode you won't want to miss!Thanks for stopping by and we'll chat soon!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/your-life-the-mix-tape. See acast.com...
2021-11-2902 min
This Is Not An EndorsementWho Run the World? (Part 3)
In this 3-part episode hosted by Greg Howard Jr, the panel includes Dr. Laura A DeVeau, Lauren-Ashley, Sydney, Michelle, Katie, Eliann Marie, and Tiff who discuss trending topics, opinion polls, and Election Night 2021.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/this-is-not-an-endorsement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-11-0432 min
This Is Not An EndorsementWho Run the World? (Part 2)
In this 3-part episode hosted by Greg Howard Jr, the panel includes Dr. Laura A DeVeau, Lauren-Ashley, Sydney, Michelle, Katie, Eliann Marie, and Tiff who discuss trending topics, opinion polls, and Election Night 2021.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/this-is-not-an-endorsement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-11-0451 min
This Is Not An EndorsementWho Run the World? (Part 1)
In this 3-part episode hosted by Greg Howard Jr, the panel includes Dr. Laura A DeVeau, Lauren-Ashley, Sydney, Michelle, Katie, Eliann Marie, and Tiff who discuss trending topics, opinion polls, and Election Night 2021.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/this-is-not-an-endorsement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-11-0418 min
This Is Not An EndorsementVal Demings Wig Switch Got Him Shook (Part 2)
Bestselling author and comedian Greg Howard Jr is joined by Tiff (Veep's Peeps Blog), T. Biggs (The Black Tuesday Podcast), Eliann Marie (Educator), Brandon (Doctoral Student), Ivan (Actor/Comedian), Olivia (Lawyer), and Jose' (Political Commentator) to discuss the top news and political stories of October.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/this-is-not-an-endorsement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-10-2148 min
This Is Not An EndorsementVal Demings Wig Switch Got Him Shook (Part 1)
Bestselling author and comedian Greg Howard Jr is joined by Tiff (Veep's Peeps Blog), T. Biggs (The Black Tuesday Podcast), Eliann Marie (Educator), Brandon (Doctoral Student), Ivan (Actor/Comedian), Olivia (Lawyer), and Jose' (Political Commentator) to discuss the top news and political stories of October.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/this-is-not-an-endorsement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-10-2130 min
This Is Not An EndorsementThis Is Not An Endorsement **COMING SOON**
In the grand tradition of "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" "8 Out of 10 Cats" and "Mock the Week" comes a new panel show. Hosted by bestselling author and comedian Greg Howard Jr this monthly podcast takes a look at politics, opinion polls, and news of the world with a rotating panel of guests.Real News. Real Opinions. Real Petty.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/this-is-not-an-endorsement. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-10-1901 min
Don't Make This WeirdTrailer
Greg Howard's 'DON'T MAKE THIS WEIRD: THE PODCAST' **COMING SOON** See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2021-07-0402 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"THE POWER OF CHOICES" DANIEL 5“THE POWER OF CHOICES” DANIEL 5 - "IN THE FIRE" SERIES PASTOR GREG HOWARD OCTOBER 18TH, 2020 1-OUR CHOICES EXPOSE OUR ____________ Proverbs 8:13 DANIEL 5:6-9 2-GOD SEES AND __________ OUR CHOICES ACCORDINGLY DANIEL 5:10-16 3-OUR CHOICES BUILD OUR ______________ AND OUR CHARACTER BUILDS _____________ AND OUR ____________________LEADS TO EVERYDAY MINISTRY DANIEL 5:17-31 4-WITH EVERY CHOICE THERE IS A _____________________ GALATIANS 6:7-11
2020-10-1952 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"Peace in the Chaos" Pt. 2 John 14:27, Luke 21:12-28 Pastor Greg HowardIn this second part of the "Peace in the Chaos" message, Pastor Greg finishes up Luke's account of the Olivet discourse, and in the process encourages us on how we can have peace in the midst of our trials and chaos.
2019-07-0754 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard“Peace in the Chaos” Isaiah 9:6, Luke 21:5-11 Pastor Greg HowardWe live in a world where we tend to war with our schedules, our time, other people, our worries, and more. It can feel like chaos in our lives when there is no peace. In this message from Luke, Pastor Greg shares how we can have peace in the chaos as we trust a sovereign God who is not surprised by anything
2019-06-3038 minThe Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"The Perfect Father" 1 John 3 Pastor Greg HowardThe God who created the universe loves us so much that He calls us His Children. In this Father's day message, Pastor Greg shares why having a proper understanding and knowledge of God as our Father is so important.
2019-06-1740 minThe Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"Letting Faith Conquer our Fears" Numbers 13-14 Pastor Greg HowardWe have all faced fear and anxiety in our lives that can blind us, bind us and block us from what God has for us. In this message, Pastor Greg shares how we can walk in faith like Caleb and Joshua when we face those fears and anxieties of life.
2019-06-1140 minThe Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"WHY NOT?" 1 Samuel 14 Pastor Greg HowardJonathon was a man who had a "Why Not?" type of faith. He was willing to step out and trust God even when the odds were against him. Why not trust God? Are you willing to take some crazy, God sized steps of faith for the battles in your life? Check out this powerful message from Pastor Greg about how we can have that "Why Not?" type of faith.
2019-06-0247 minThe Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"Followers Not Fakers" Luke 20:45-47 Pastor Greg HowardJesus' last words in front of the multitudes was to warn them of the hypocrisy of the religious leaders. He definitely hated hypocrisy! In this installment of our journey through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor Greg shows us how Humility, Harmony and Honesty will help us to avoid hypocrisy in our lives.
2019-05-2653 minThe Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"Who Is This Jesus" Luke 20:40-44 Pastor Greg HowardAre you a fan or a follower? This question is one that Pastor Greg poses to us as we continue in our series through the Gospel of Luke. In today’s study, Jesus turns the tables on the religious leaders, and instead of being questioned, He asks an important, revealing question about the deity of the Messiah.
2019-05-2145 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"Our God Who Sees" Psalm 139, Genesis 16 - Pastor Greg HowardIn this Mother's day message, Pastor Greg reminds us that God saw us from the start and now sees our pain, imperfections, and our future. Keep trusting Him even though you might feel invisible.
2019-05-1249 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"Wired For Hope" Luke 20:27-40 Pastor Greg HowardThe God of Hope has wired us to have hope in our hearts. In this part of our "Conversations with Jesus" series, we see the hope we have in Jesus for wisdom, His Word and Power, Love, and Heaven.
2019-05-0642 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"Rendered for More" Luke 20:19-26 Pastor Greg HowardDo you have the image of God imprinted on your life? Do you know that God has a greater purpose for you than just the status quo? In this familiar area of scripture, Jesus uses a coin to illustrate that we should give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's. Pastor Greg shares with us that a surrendered life will always lead to a more full-filled life.
2019-04-2951 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"HE IS RISEN- THREE POWERFUL WORDS" Mark 16 Pastor Greg Howard"He is Risen" Three words that make up a powerful statement that changed the course of history and the lives of many.
2019-04-2441 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"The Others" Luke 20:9-19 Pastor Greg HowardHow does a surrendered life impact our walk? Do you have spiritual fruit, grace, and patience that others can see? In this part of the Gospel of Luke, Pastor Greg reminds us that it's a privilege to be 'the others' who God entrusted to be the stewards of the Gospel of Jesus.
2019-04-1643 minThe Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard“Spring Cleaning” Luke 19:41-48 Pastor Greg HowardIn this installment of our "Conversations with Jesus" series, we learn why Jesus weeps for and has love for those who reject Him, as well as has righteous anger because of those who misrepresent God and defile His temple. Pastor Greg then helps us to apply the story of Jesus 'flipping tables' in the temple to our lives and walk with God.
2019-04-0143 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"The Impact of the King" Luke 19:28-40 Pastor Greg HowardHas Jesus had an impact on your life? As we continue in our "Conversations with Jesus" series through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor Greg takes a look at the impact of Jesus and his humble donkey ride into Jerusalem and explains how we too can allow Jesus to impact our lives.
2019-03-2647 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"Good News is Meant To Be Shared" Luke 19:11-27 Pastor Greg HowardThere is nothing better than good news. It brings joy and happiness to those who share and to those who hear about it. As Christians, we have the greatest news available through the Gospel. Of course, we live in such a crazy, busy world, that we tend not to have time to share or we forget to share, or we are intimidated to share the good news with others. As we continue through the Gospel of Luke, Pastor Greg encourages us to respond to the call of Jesus to be busy about His Gospel until He returns.
2019-03-1945 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"A Savior Who Loves The Unlovable #TeamJesus" (Part 2) Luke 19:1-9 Pastor Greg HowardHow can we reach the ‘Zaccheus” in our life? In our recent installment of ‘Conversations with Jesus’, Pastor Greg approaches Luke 19:1-10 from a different angle as he encourages us to be ready to reach others for Jesus. We learn how our compassion and hope for the lost is the heart of Jesus. We also got a chance to hear the story of Leo Briatore and how the Lord used others to bring him to the hope found in Jesus.
2019-03-0543 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"A Savior who Loves The Unloveable" Luke 19:1-10 Pastor Greg HowardIn this recent installment of our series ‘Conversations With Jesus, Pastor Greg takes us through the story of Zacchaeus and how Jesus sought him out to transform his life.
2019-02-2749 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard'Desperate for God' - Luke 18:35-43 Pastor Greg HowardWhat gets in the way of us having a deeper relationship with God? Could it be our Finances, our relationships, or our positions in life? In this part of our ’Conversations with Jesus’ series, Pastor Greg takes us through the story of the healing of the blind beggar, and we find ourselves getting challenged to get to that place where we thirst and hunger for God, humbling ourselves before the creator of the universe.
2019-02-1947 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"Love Never Fails" Luke 18:31-34 Pastor Greg HowardIf you have ever doubted God's love for you, then you will be very encouraged by this next part of our Conversations with Jesus series. Pastor Greg shares how Jesus pauses in His path so He can remind His disciples why they are heading to Jerusalem. Then we, in turn, get reminded of just how much Jesus loves us.
2019-02-1445 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"The Ultimate Spotter" Colossians 1:9-14 Pastor Greg HowardIf you have ever worked out with free weights, then you know the importance of having a helper or a "spotter" help you while you are training. Pastor Greg finishes up our New Year/New You series with a reminder of how we need to daily rely upon and be strengthened by the ultimate spotter, The Holy Spirit.
2019-01-2242 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard“Peeling Back The Layers” Colossians 1: 9-14 Greg HowardIn this recent segment of our series “New Year/ New You”, Pastor Greg peels back the layers in how we can know and understand God in a deeper way. Complete surrender helps us Knowing Him better and will lead us to taking more steps of faith.
2019-01-1549 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard“There is Power in Peace” Isaiah 9:6-7 Unto Us Series- Pastor Greg HowardChristmas can be the most Wonderful time of year, but it does not stop problems or worries from hitting us. In this part of our "Unto Us " series, Pastor Greg shares how the Prince of Peace, Jesus, is able to give us peace in the midst of real life.
2018-12-1047 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"The Wonderful Gift" Isaiah 9:1-7 "Unto Us" Series - Pastor Greg HowardIn this second part of our "Unto Us" Christmas series, Pastor Greg breaks down how this familiar verse in Isaiah 9 relates to our lives as it gives us the perfect prophetic description of the most wonderful gift, Jesus.
2018-12-0455 min
The Cross Church Audio- Greg Howard"God is with Us in the Chaos" Isaiah 7:1-14 The "Unto Us" Series" Pastor Greg HowardIn this first installment of our Christmas series, “Unto Us”, Pastor Greg connects the prophecy of Isaiah to the birth of Jesus and reminds us to trust that God is with us in the midst of whatever chaos may be happening in our lives.
2018-11-2642 min