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That’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayWhen the Truth Feels Like an AttackWhy do people cling to beliefs even after they’ve been proven wrong? In this episode, we explore what happens in the mind when deeply held beliefs are challenged, why facts alone often fail to persuade, and how emotional investment shapes what we accept as true. Drawing on decades of psychological research, this conversation unpacks why corrections sometimes backfire, why empathy matters more than argument, and how curiosity can open doors that confrontation slams shut. If you’ve ever wondered why misinformation spreads so easily, or why difficult conversations go nowhere, this episode offers clarity—and a...
2026-01-3108 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayWhy Being Right Feels So Good (And Costs Us So Much)Why do intelligent, well-informed people so often talk past one another? Why do we cling to our beliefs, even when presented with overwhelming evidence that on the surface disproves them?In this episode, we explore a phenomenon known as “Confirmation Bias.” This is the tendency to favor information, even blatantly false, that supports what we already believe to be true. Drawing on research from Harvard University, MIT, and Stanford University, the conversation examines why false information spreads faster than truth, why being proven wrong can literally feel painful, and why facts alone rarely change minds. Rath...
2026-01-2708 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayProtestants v. Catholics in America's Founding Era: When Certainty Becomes the ThreatThe American Founders are often remembered as champions of reason, restraint, and religious liberty. But beneath that story lies a less examined assumption: a deep certainty about which forms of belief were acceptable—and which were dangerous. In this episode, we revisit some of the important documents of that era, namely Federalist Nos. 10 and 51 and explore how fear of factions, combined with cultural and religious certainty, may have planted seeds of the very instability the Founders hoped to prevent. Rather than treating certainty as a virtue, this conversation asks whether it can quietly become a li...
2026-01-2106 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayThe Non-Wall That Has Marginalized Christianity from the American Public ConsciousnessMost Americans assume the founders intended a rigid wall between church and state. In fact, many Christians even consider it a great blessing.Yet the historical record tells a more complicated and far more interesting story. In this episode, we examine how the Establishment Clause was originally understood, why the founders opposed state churches while wholesale embracing religion in public life, and how modern interpretations, notably from 20th Century Supreme Court decisions, diverged sharply from those assumptions. #ChurchAndState#FirstAmendment#EstablishmentClause#AmericanFounding#ReligiousFreedom#SupremeCourt#Constitution#PoliticalHistory#CivicVirtue#ThatsWhatIMeantToSay Get full access...
2026-01-1909 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayErrand Into the Wilderness: Puritans, Power, and the Roots of American ExceptionalismIn this episode, we explore how the theology of the New England Puritans shaped a distinctive political imagination—one that continues to echo through American culture, governance, and foreign policy. Drawing on historian Perry Miller’s concept of an “errand into the wilderness,” the conversation reframes the Puritans not as caricatured zealots, but as idealists who believed they were participating in a divine experiment with world-historical consequences. We examine how covenant theology produced a system of collective responsibility, why dissent was treated as an existential threat, and how the Puritan mission failed in practice but survived in secularized form as Ameri...
2026-01-1705 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayInterview Archive: Bernard AdelsteinIn this archived interview, recorded in 2016, James Newcomb speaks with Bernard Adelstein, former principal trumpet of the Cleveland Orchestra, for a wide-ranging conversation on musicianship, discipline, and life inside one of the world’s most exacting orchestras. Mr. Adelstein reflects on his early start as a teenage professional during World War II, the harsh realities of auditions and daily life in American orchestras during the 1950’s and 60’s, and what it was like to perform under legendary conductors such as Fritz Reiner and George Szell. Along the way, he offers candid insights on leadership, precision, humili...
2026-01-1656 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayThe Scroll Precedes the SwordThis episode presents a dialogue exploring how religious rhetoric functioned as a form of political power in colonial New England. The conversation examines how Puritan clergy used biblical typology to justify political authority, shape collective identity, and frame historical events as divine confirmation. It also highlights dissenting voices such as Robert Cushman and Roger Williams, whose challenges to this system laid early foundations for religious liberty and the separation of church and state. The discussion traces how these colonial debates continue to echo in modern American political rhetoric.Topics Covered* Biblical typology and Puritan political...
2026-01-1406 minSox Machine
Sox MachineMeeting Sean Newcomb and Catching Up with Edgar QueroThis episode is presented by Ankin Law - Injury Law Made Personal.Rundown[Intro] Audio from Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable, who chimes in on Munetaka Murakami, Sean Newcomb, and how he wants to see the starting pitchers compete for the final spots in the rotation. [7:37] Sean Newcomb meets with the White Sox media since signing a one-year contract. Newcomb shares why he picked the White Sox, how Mike Vasil and Shane Smith helped with recruitment, and why the sinker is his key pitch. [12:05] James Fegan joins the show to discuss his recent feature on Edg...
2026-01-1241 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayIt's Not What It WasI had a conversation with the founder of a pretty well-known American brass group yesterday. We were talking about a possible collaboration for an event here in Minnesota later this year. If anything comes of it, I’ll be sure to let you know as soon as there’s anything to report.But something this gentleman said to me stuck out from everything else we discussed. When he began his group in the 1980’s, things were very different from what they are today. For one thing, the attention span of audiences was considerably longer than they a...
2026-01-0604 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayThe Wise Old OwlHappy New Year! This is a time of reflection, and even a bit of optimism as we think about what has transpired the last year, and how we hope it can change for the better in the upcoming year. Follow my work at jamesdnewcomb.com. Get full access to James D. Newcomb at www.jamesdnewcomb.com/subscribe
2026-01-0318 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayThe Destination Is ResonanceWhat makes music feel alive? Technical precision and flawless execution are essential, but they do not explain why certain performances linger long after the final note fades. In this solo episode, James Newcomb reflects on the difference between playing notes and creating meaning, exploring how lived experience, embodiment, discipline, and humility shape real musical expression. Drawing on decades as a performer and teacher, this episode reframes music not as performance or self-expression, but as alignment—an encounter that draws both musician and listener into something deeper, larger, and true.Episode Highlights:Why te...
2025-12-1710 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayNow THAT'S Real Music. Beyond Technical Proficiency and the Unspoken Language of MusicWatch on YouTubeIn this episode, James Newcomb is joined by Brian Neal, longtime trumpeter with the Dallas Brass and Professor of Trumpet at the University of Denver’s Lamont School of Music. Together, they explore what lies beyond technical mastery in music—why virtuosity alone is not enough, and how true musical communication depends on vulnerability, context, and shared human experience. Drawing from performance, pedagogy, and decades on stage, the conversation examines how music conveys meaning words cannot, and why the highest form of musicianship is connection, not display.Resources ment...
2025-12-1620 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SaySt. James Intercisus: The Man Who Gained the World and Lost HimselfIn this episode, we explore the haunting and redemptive story of St. James of Persia, whom the Church remembers as Intercisus. St. James was a man who rose to influence in the Sasanian court in the Fourth Century. He denied Christ to preserve his status in the king's court, but was relentlessly tormented by his inner being until he could no longer endure the fracture inside his soul.We'll explore how St. James' journey mirrors the tragic path of Judas Iscariot. Yet, unlike Judas, St. James ultimately turns in a different direction. Both men denied Christ, yet...
2025-11-2710 minThat’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayThinking Orthodox & A Primer on that “Other” Way of Christian Discipleship with Dr. Jeannie ConstantinouShow notes: https://jamesdnewcomb.com/jeannieWe welcome biblical scholar and author Dr. Jeannie Constantinou for a sweeping, heartfelt, and clarifying conversation on phronema—the ancient Christian mindset preserved in the Orthodox Church.I open the conversation by sharing my own journey of transitioning into Orthodoxy, reflecting on how Western Christianity shaped my early worldview and how the discovery of the Orthodox Church revealed an entirely different way of understanding faith, thought, and spiritual life. As you'll hear, reframing an entire worldview and mindset does not happen overnight!In this episod...
2025-11-221h 04That’s What I Meant To Say
That’s What I Meant To SayResilience, Adaptation, and the Invisible Battle With Mind and Body feat. Juan Berrios.Watch on YouTubeIn this episode, host James Newcomb welcomes French hornist and educator Juan Berrios, a longtime member of the acclaimed Dallas Brass and professor at Virginia Tech. Juan’s story is not simply about craft—it’s about resilience, self-reinvention, and learning to navigate a challenge that touches the smallest, most ordinary motions of his work.What begins as a mysterious struggle with tasks others find effortless becomes a decade-long journey of self-diagnosis, trial-and-error, and deep introspection. Juan’s candor offers a rare look into how invisible adversity shapes a performer’s inner world—how...
2025-11-171h 06Well, That\'s A Deep Subject.
Well, That's A Deep Subject.Reinventing a Civilization: China’s Journey Through Chaoshttps://youtu.be/_nDcqkVeTXA Imagine a civilization that ruled for over four thousand years — confident in its culture, traditions, and worldview — suddenly realizing that its entire way of life had become obsolete. That’s exactly what happened to China in the 19th and early 20th centuries. When the British Empire forced China into the Opium Wars, it wasn’t just a military defeat — it was an existential reckoning. An empire that had long seen itself as the center of the world was forced to confront its own fragility. In this episode, we explore how that trauma — the collapse of the Qing dynasty...
2025-10-0804 minWell, That\'s A Deep Subject.
Well, That's A Deep Subject.Charlie Kirk: A Case Study in Persuasion and InfluenceIn this episode of Well, That’s a Deep Subject, host James D. Newcomb is joined by Marc Mawhinney, host of the Natural Born Coaches podcast and founder of The Coaching Jungle. Together they reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, following his tragic assassination at Utah Valley University on September 10, 2025.Rather than analyzing the politics and lingering grief surrounding Mr. Kirk, James and Marc take a different path: They explore what made him so persuasive and influential. From his natural likability to his willingness to step into hostile environments, Charlie embodied traits that drew pe...
2025-09-1831 minWell, That\'s A Deep Subject.
Well, That's A Deep Subject.Crossing the Threshold: Jade Simmons’ Breaking of Barriers as a Classical Pianist to Awaken Purpose.Jade Simmons is a creative force who has made a career out of defying expectations, moving seamlessly from Rachmaninov to freestyle rap, from an audience with the President of the United States, to RUNNING for President of the United States. In this conversation, Jade shares her remarkable journey of embracing disruption, battling stage fright, and discovering that purpose is less about what you do and more about what happens in others when you do it.She speaks with candor about being a Black woman in the classical world, navigating elitism in the arts, and stepping...
2025-08-2952 minWell, That\'s A Deep Subject.
Well, That's A Deep Subject.Well, That’s a Deep Subject.If you want to get to the heart of any matter, sometimes you have to dig deep. It's rarely easy, but always worth the effort.In this opening episode, host James Newcomb introduces himself, shares the funny and meaningful story behind the podcast title, and explains why now is the right time to launch a podcast titled Well, That’s A Deep Subject.James has spent more than a decade in podcasting, beginning with music-focused shows while serving as a U.S. Army musician. Over the years, he discovered his real interest wasn’t just in t...
2025-08-1912 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانWhat is "Vojdaan"?James and Sana delve into the profound meaning of 'Vojdaan,' a Persian term that closely aligns with the concept of conscientiousness. Sana, who is of Persian heritage, explains that Vojdaan encompasses much more than just being conscientious—it's an ethical and moral compass deeply rooted in Persian culture. The discussion spans various aspects, including how Persian families instill this concept in their children, the emotional and societal implications of Voshtan, and the cultural differences faced by James and Sana as a couple. The episode also touches on the role of historical Persian figures and li...
2025-02-2430 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانVisions and IdealsToday we conclude our journey through James Allen’s short but powerful book, As a Man Thinketh.“Where there is no vision, the people perish,” says the old proverb. When things get tough, and obstacles appear insurmountable, it is our vision of the successful outcome that keeps us on the right path.That and disciplined thinking, consciously setting aside negativity and focusing on the things that are worthy of our attention.The entire audiobook is available uninterrupted if you choose to upgrade to a paid subscription. This is a publ...
2024-11-2411 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانThought and PurposeWe continue through James Allen’s classic book, As a Man Thinketh. Today’s excerpt focuses on the detrimental effects of aimlessness and the necessity of having a central purpose in life. Strength of character and successful achievements are byproducts of focused and right thinking. The concept that individual thoughts shape one's achievements and failures forms a critical theme, promoting the development of self-control, resolution, and purity for spiritual and material success. Much needed wisdom in this modern age if you ask me!The entire audiobook is available uninterrupted if you choose to upgr...
2024-11-2311 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانEffect of Thought on Health and the BodyAs a Man Thinketh by James Allen is a timeless self-help classic that explores the profound impact of thought on personal character, circumstances, and destiny. Drawing on the principle that "as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he," Allen illustrates how thoughts shape habits, health, and success. This concise, poetic work encourages readers to take responsibility for their inner life, fostering self-mastery and a purposeful, fulfilling existence.Today is Part 2. Tune in the next couple of days as we complete the audiobook!JN This is a public episode...
2024-11-2005 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانSacramental Truths v. Secular Chaos feat. Dr. Zachary PorcuToday we welcome to the show Dr. Zachary Porcu, author of 'Journey to Reality: Sacramental Life in a Secular Age.' The discussion begins with James sharing his journey into the Orthodox Church, partly influenced by Zachary's book. The conversation delves into the origins and needs that led Dr. Porcu to write his book, emphasizing the differences between ancient and modern Christianity. James and Dr. Porcu explore the concept of 'Arche' and how it represents the cornerstone of Christian belief, transcending merely being a set of rules to being a worldview. The interview also touches...
2024-11-0454 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانIntellectual Property: Why the Illegitimate Child of the Gatekeepers of Polite Society is Inhibiting Creativity and Ruining Lives.This episode is a replay of an interview I did circa 2017 with patent attorney Stephan Kinsella.Kinsella is the author of "Against Intellectual Property," and in our time together, he argues that IP laws, particularly patents and copyrights, are incompatible with traditional property rights and hinder innovation and progress. The conversation explores the origins of these laws, their impact on musicians and other creatives, and practical advice for navigating the current system while protecting artistic integrity. The discussion also delves into Austrian economics and how it provides a framework for understanding the issues...
2024-09-3046 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانUnraveling the Musical Brain: Abel James Talks Music, Health, and MoreThis episode features a deep dive into the multifaceted life of Abel James, best known for the Fat Burning Man Podcast. In this interview, Abel offers insights from his musical background, detailing how early influences shaped his passions and career path. Discover how a tragic apartment fire redirected Abel's focus from music to health, leading him to become an influencer in the realm of health and fitness.Abel also discusses his book 'The Musical Brain,' which explores the cognitive impacts of musical training, and offers a sneak peek into his latest work, 'Designer Babies...
2024-09-2435 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانCoaching Realities in an Increasingly Falsified World feat. Marc MawhinneyWe welcome to the show Marc Mawhinney. Marc is the host of the Natural Born Coaches podcast, and has helped countless aspiring coaches in just about every conceivable niche build and sustain thriving coaching businesses.I've often said that the greatest strength of my own craft of podcasting is also its greatest weakness, that being just about anyone can do it.As you'll hear in this episode, the same can be said of coaching. Anyone can call themselves a coach, but actually finding a paid client, and then guiding them from Point A to Point...
2024-09-1624 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانFrom Trumpet to Microphones: James Newcomb Shares Artistic Passion and Podcasting Wisdom with Brian O'LearyWhat you're about to hear in this episode is an in-depth conversation between myself and Brian O'Leary, host of the O'Leary Review podcast. Brian published this interview in early 2023, and gave me permission to publish on my own show!In this episode, Brian and I discuss the significance of finding one's voice in the podcasting world, or any realm regarding content creation, and core principles of publishing, which remain surprisingly consistent even with radically changing publishing modalities. We share insights into the impact of word-of-mouth advertising over traditional SEO strategies, our own journeys into podcasting...
2024-08-2732 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانFaith's Testimonies: Real-life Miracles and Divine Protection with Frederica Mathewes-Green (Part 5)In this episode, James and Frederica share personal accounts of miraculous events in their lives. James recounts two near-death experiences while driving, attributing his survival to divine intervention. We're joined by special guest Sana Dorry, who shares her own miraculous story in Bangkok, narrowly avoiding a deadly bus accident, and describes her involvement with the Rohingya community. The episode concludes with reflections on the nature of miracles and the importance of attracting people to the gospel through positive and uplifting stories.Episode highlights:00:17 James' Miraculous Journey from Missouri to Georgia02:10 Another Dr...
2024-08-1920 minBa Vojdaan با وجدان
Ba Vojdaan با وجدانTwo Views of the Cross and Why the Calvinists Get It Wrong with Frederica Mathewes-Green (Part 3)In this episode, host James Newcomb engages in a deep theological discussion with Orthodox Christian scholar Frederica Mathewes-Green covering various aspects of Christian theology. They delve into the differences between orthodox and Western Christian perspectives, particularly focusing on sin, forgiveness, and sacrifice. Frederica turns the tables on the host, asking James about his personal journey from Presbyterianism to Reformed theology and ultimately to Orthodoxy. James and Frederica also explore the stories and examples of saints, the interpretation of scriptures, and the contrasting images of the cross in Eastern and Western Christianity. ...
2024-08-1931 minPodcast Host Army
Podcast Host ArmyOvercoming the Fear of Sharing with James NewcombI'm thrilled to share some insights from my recent podcast episode where I had an enlightening conversation with James Newcomb, the man behind the intriguing podcast show, Live Energeia.The Power of a Name: James shared the fascinating story behind his podcast's name. "Energeia," a Greek word from the New Testament, signifies God working within us. This name encapsulates the motivation and higher power that fuels James as a Christian man. Isn't it amazing how a name can carry such profound meaning?The Essence of CRAVE: James has created an acronym that represents his...
2023-12-1205 minKeep This In Mind
Keep This In MindThe Power of Mindset: Insights from James NewcombSend us a textLooking for inspiration and advice on how to start a successful podcast? Look no further than Keep This In Mind! Host David Specht brings on guest James Newcomb, a former military man turned podcaster, to discuss the lessons they've learned along their podcasting journeys. From the importance of consistency to the need for personal courage in decision-making, David and James offer valuable insights for anyone looking to pursue their passions and start a podcast. But this episode isn't just about podcasting - it's about breaking free from being pigeonholed into one s...
2023-05-2319 minThe Brian D. O\'Leary Show
The Brian D. O'Leary ShowThe O'Leary Review Podcast - James Newcomb - Episode 13The O’Leary Review Podcast Guest: James Newcomb December 10, 2022 We welcomed James Newcomb to the show. James is an internet marketer, podcaster, and keen trumpeter. Check out James: Ba Vojdaan! JNS Media (Sign up for his email newsletter) Podcast Artistry™ Trumpet Dynamics “Always be serious. Never take yourself too seriously.” James referenced General Douglas MacArthur’s speech to the cadets of the U.S. Military Academy from May 12, 1962. https://youtu.be/_42_aLGkRpg Tom Woods School of Life James and I are both membe...
2022-12-1146 minThe Movie Maniacs Podcast
The Movie Maniacs PodcastEpisode 139: The Menu (2022) and The Stakes of James Cameron’s Avatar SeriesIn this episode of The Movie Maniacs Podcast, Noah discusses a new comedy/thriller called "The Menu," starring Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes and one of the biggest gambles in Hollywood now: James Cameron's Avatar series. It was announced that "Avatar: The Way of Water" has to be the fourth or fifth highest-grossing movie of all-time to break even. And will that be something that the three other films coming afterward can do as well with possibly even bigger budgets? Is that something plausible for this upcoming sequel in December? Do the people want an Avatar series? Noah discusses that...
2022-11-2349 minThe Working Actor\'s Journey
The Working Actor's JourneyAs You Like It Presentation (3.5) with James Newcomb and Erika RolfsrudWe have another "all pro" group—all the actors in the scene are professionals, so the work has been so fun and rich! Our dramaturg Philippa said that she found it so mind-blowingly good how fully the actors and director jumped into this scene, that it's not something she usually experiences—and I don't think I could have said it better myself. In the scene today, Silvius tries in vain to get an answer from Phoebe regarding her love. Rosalind chides Phoebe about her treatment of Silvius and Phoebe ends up falling in love with "Ganymede" (which is...
2022-09-201h 27The Working Actor\'s Journey
The Working Actor's JourneyMidsummer Presentation (3.2) with Anne Gee Byrd and James NewcombA fantastic workshop of the lover's quarrel from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. Enjoy the scene after a month of work and then the cast, director, and dramaturg discuss the process! DIRECTOR: James Newcomb DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport HELENA: Anne Gee Byrd HERMIA: Maggi Veltre DEMETRIUS: Michael Kirby LYSANDER: Garrett Botts Prefer to watch the session? Find it here on YouTube! -- Click here to grab an audience spot for our upcoming CHEKHOV session in The Rehearsal Room with director Libby Appel! -- Get your copy of "10 Ways to Stop Wor...
2021-08-1057 minThe Working Actor\'s Journey
The Working Actor's JourneyTroilus and Cressida Presentation (3.2) with Marcelo Tubert and James NewcombWe have another special episode today from the vault of scene presentations! From our October 2020 workshop, it's the final evening of "Will you walk in, my lord?" from Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida. And if you enjoy this, know that registration is now OPEN for our next workshop series in April 2021! Plus, save 20% with our Early BARD discount through Sunday, March 21st. Learn more and join The Rehearsal Room now! Troilus and Cressida - Act 3, Scene 2 DIRECTOR: James Newcomb DRAMATURG: Gideon Rappaport TROILUS: Ross Hellwig CRESSIDA: Sapna Kumar PANDARUS: Marcelo Tubert  
2021-03-1657 minContrabass Conversations
Contrabass ConversationsJames Newcomb and Jason talk podcasting and businessThis is an off-the-cuff and laid-back conversation with my friend and fellow podcaster James Newcomb all about what goes on behind the scenes of a podcast. We get into the business of podcasting, nuts and bolts of approaching content, mindset, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out James' podcast Musicpreneur! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Check out my Beginner's Classical Bass course, available exclusively from Discover Double Bass! Thank you to our sponsors! Dorico...
2020-11-2353 minExpert Authority Effect® Interviews with Mario Fachini
Expert Authority Effect® Interviews with Mario Fachini0163: The Professionals Mindset for Success with James NewcombVisit www.EAInterviews.com/JamesNewcomb for episode-specific show notes & www.EAInterviews.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. On today's episode, we learn about: The Professionals Mindset for Success with James Newcomb
2020-08-1237 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksPatrick's Pro Performance Preparation ProcessToday's episode is an excerpt from a recent episode of The Trumpet Jungle podcast, where I featured a stellar young trumpeter named Patrick Oliverio. Patrick was awarded First Place in the graduate division of the National Trumpet Competition in 2017. I asked him what he does to prepare for an important performance such as that one. This is what he said. You can hear my entire conversation w/ Patrick at https://jamesnewcomb.io/patricko P.S. I used two "pop" filters for today's episode title.
2020-01-1813 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksCrass, Crude Comedian Shares Timeless WisdomGeorge Carlin's wife died early in 2008 and George followed her, dying in July 2008. It is ironic George Carlin - the crude, oft-controversial comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent and so very appropriate. An observation by George Carlin: The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less...
2020-01-1504 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksHow to Control Your Circumstances (from As a Man Thinketh by James Allen)
2020-01-1406 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksPower of Visualization Keeps Love Aflame in the Most Dire of CircumstancesAn excerpt from Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, the eminent psychologist who was interred in the Auschwitz concentration camp during WWII. Subscribe, like, rate, review my little show. Just type in checkoutmypodcast.com in your browser. Thanks for listening.
2020-01-1406 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksTrump 1 -- Superintendent's Wife 0Recently, the wife of the superintendent of the district where my son attends school was in hot water because of a rather foolish post she made on social media that insulted President Trump. I discuss the incident, and why Trump, although he has said far more outrageous and inappropriate things, is superior to this poor lady. It's all about control, i.e. of your emotions and your words. Trump is calculating with his words, which often appear to be ridiculous, knowing he'll get a strong reaction, be it positive or negative. This woman, a no-name wife of a small school...
2020-01-1308 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksThe FixerAlice hails a taxi. Bob pulls over. Alice gets in. Bob asks, “Where to?” Alice hands Bob a piece of paper. Bob glances at it. It’s a list of directions: “Turn left at the corner, turn right at the second light, stay left at the fork...” and so on. It doesn’t say the destination. Just step-by-step instructions. It’s a long list. Bob isn’t sure where they lead. Three Scenarios: 1. Alice doesn’t know her way around very well. She found the directions on some website. Bob doesn’t bother to ask where she is headed. He just takes the direc...
2020-01-0907 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksCrisis of Conscience: The Untold Story of Conscientious Objectors in the Modern MilitaryBill Galvin of the Center on Conscience and War joined me on a Skype call to discuss the modern conscientious objector, how the Center on Conscience and War helps those who identify as conscientious objectors lawfully be released from their enlistments or commissions, and several stories of people who have "hit a point of no return" and simply could not reconcile their views with their military service. Learn more about the Center on Conscience and War.
2020-01-0834 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksYou'll Never Believe Why Milt Campbell Was Blacklisted by the NFLIt wasn't because he couldn't play football, that's for sure. Like what you're hearing? Then check out my podcast. checkoutmypodcast.com
2020-01-0805 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksThe Song of the Wage Slave -- A Poem by Robert Servicecheckoutmypodcast.com
2020-01-0704 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksChop It Ralph Wins the Prize Through Smarts, Not StrengthCheck out my podcast today! checkoutmypodcast.com (checkoutmypodcast.com)
2020-01-0505 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksInjured Wrestler Lands Leading Gig in School Play; Rest History
2020-01-0304 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksTrumpet Chris, Daddy Chris: Life at Juilliard, How to Move Your Audience and Inside the Decision to Step Away From A Dream GigImagine this…You’re playing for the minor league affiliate of the New York Yankees. You’re a professional ball player, but you’re young, wet behind the ears – and inexperienced enough to believe you can do anything.  Then one day, you get a phone call. You’ve been called up to the major league club and you’re the starting pitcher in the playoffs…and you’re pitching tomorrow. Chris Coletti can relate to this. In 2009, he was a young trumpet stud at the Juilliard School. He had just won an audition with a small town orchestra and was brimming with...
2019-12-3155 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksI Have a 100% Success Rate w/ New Years ResolutionsWhat has worked for me when it comes to New Year's resolutions. To sum up: begin working the moment you make the resolution. If you wait until January 1, you've already lost.
2019-12-3112 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksFlying Penguinscheckoutmypodcast.com
2019-12-3005 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksA Tale of Two Books -- One Was Free, The Other Wasn'tGuess which one I value more? Like what you're hearing? Then check out my podcast. checkoutmypodcast.com (checkoutmypodcast.com)
2019-12-2909 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksThe Go-Getter - by Peter KyneDownload my free ebook, Success and Failure, today. Just visit jamesnewcomb.io (jamesnewcomb.io) and tell me where to send it!
2019-12-281h 10The Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksHow Dan Gable Became A Legend in His Own Timecheckoutmypodcast.com
2019-12-2606 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksThe Story of the Christmas Truce of 1914From the website, All That's Interesting... https://allthatsinteresting.com/christmas-truce-of-1914 "Silent Night" from A Christmas Tribute to Mannheim Steamroller (c) 2012 The Westwind Ensemble
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The Easy School of Hard KnocksHe Didn't Think He Could Part With His Beloved...Then This HappenedMerry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah from the Newcombio Team!
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The Easy School of Hard KnocksThe Tale of Bill and Charley
2019-12-2105 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksIt's not HOW, but WHY he was the star player that day...Like what you're hearing? Subscribe to the show and leave a rating and review! I'd really appreciate it :) checkoutmypodcast.com
2019-12-1806 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksMusicians Gotta MusicDownload Success and Failure, a quick, easy read for FREE! Just go to my website, https://jamesnewcomb.io and tell me where to send the file!
2019-12-1706 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksMy Most Embarrassing Moment...That I'm Willing to Share Publicly
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The Easy School of Hard KnocksUnderdog George Washington's Crossing of the DelawareHow do you define success? What about failure? Check out my brand new ebook, Success and Failure. I didn't write it. A British guy wrote it in the late 1800's. So the language is a bit dated, but the wisdom and principles in it are timeless. Just go to my home page, https://jamesnewcomb.io and you can download Success and Failure for FREE! You're welcome.
2019-12-1108 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksAll That Success...And He's Still a JerkWhat are your thoughts on what I shared in today's episode? Drop me a line: james@jamesnewcomb.io
2019-12-0908 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksThe Story of Olympic Wrestler Dan Gable: "Like a Pitcher Throwing 3 No Hitters In the World Series..."Dan Gable in 1966 decided that he wanted to win the 1972 Olympic Games. So, he started training. He trained at least once a day, and usually twice a day, and he had very injured knees. One doctor said, “Dan, if you keep wrestling, you might be crippled for the rest of your life.” Dan Gable kept wrestling. He found that wrestling on one leg made him a better wrestler than wrestling on two legs.                            Las...
2019-12-0805 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksOld School Craftsmanship Saves Lives of 3 Friends from Certain DeathCheck out my podcast. And tell your friends to check it out too! checkoutmypodcast.com (checkoutmypodcast.com)
2019-12-0606 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksBe a Brother Like ThatLike what you're hearing? Then check out my podcast! checkoutmypodcast.com (checkoutmypodcast.com)
2019-12-0503 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksThe "Big Rocks" of Life by Dr. Stephen R. CoveyOne day this expert was speaking to a group of business students and, to drive home a point, used an illustration I’m sure those students will never forget. After I share it with you, you’ll never forget it either. As this man stood in front of the group of high-powered over-achievers he said, "Okay, time for a quiz." Then he pulled out a one-gallon, wide-mouthed mason jar and set it on a table in front of him. Then he produced about a dozen fist-sized rocks and carefully placed them, one at a time, into the jar. When the jar...
2019-12-0302 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksA Seed in the Mud (by Paul Berchtold)Once upon a time there was a seed buried in the mud. It was in dark blackness. It was cold and wet. It shivered. It was just plain no fun. It was icky. It was dirty. It was muddy. It was mucky. It was stuck in the mud. How it got there is a little 3 sentence story. One nice breezy Fall day, it had fallen on the ground. Then it rained a little. And a deer came along and stepped on it and pushed it deep in the mud. Life just wasn't fair. It was all alone. If only it...
2019-12-0207 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksThe Fighter Who Inspired Rocky Balboa's CharacterLike what you hear? Then check out my podcast today! Just type in checkoutmypodcast.com in your browser.
2019-12-0102 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksThe Cremation of Sam McGee; a Poem by Robert ServiceLike what you're hearing? Consider this your informal invitation to check out my podcast. Just type in checkoutmypodcast.com in your browser!
2019-11-2907 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksWin One for The GipperThe most successful college football coach of all time was Knute Rockne of Notre Dame and he had tremendous seasons but one year in the late 20s he had an average team and they had a big game towards the end of the season against the undefeated cadets from West Point at Yankee Stadium.  So Rockne got the team in the locker room before the game, he said “You all know who George Gipp was?  George Gipp is the greatest player ever in the history of Notre Dame.  You might have known the story that his senior ye...
2019-11-2902 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksOlympic Bobsledder Helps Competitor, Only to Lose the Gold MedalThe winter Olympics were held in Innsbruck, Austria, from January 29 to February 9, 1964.  In the two-man bobsled, the greatest driver in the world was Eugenio Monti from Italy.  Eugenia just ended his last run in with an incredible time. There was only one team left. Nobody was going to beat the Italians.  The last team was from Great Britain with Tony Nash as the driver. Tony was good but nobody was going to beat the great Eugenio Monti’s time.  At the end of the course Eugenio Monti's team was celebrating.  Part of Tony Nash's sled wa...
2019-11-2802 minThe Easy School of Hard Knocks
The Easy School of Hard KnocksA Procrastination StoryLet me tell you a story about somebody who had big hopes for his future, but procrastination got in his way. This is the story about Johnny. Johnny was from New Jersey, and Johnny was going to school part-time, and then he dropped out and became a salesperson. He was a pretty good salesman.  Every day at lunch, no matter where he was, he came back and went to the exact same diner. He sat in the exact same place and he ordered the exact same meal. You think, “Well, he must have really liked the diner.” No, no, no...
2019-11-2603 minLearning on Fire - Education from sharing wisdom not testing
Learning on Fire - Education from sharing wisdom not testingEasy School of Hard Knocks with James Newcomb. LF039James Newcomb joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – James Newcomb                 James Newcomb is a professional musician, specializing on the cornet after a 32 year career on the trumpet which includes his time in the military. He runs a successful podcast production company, and hosts his own podcast titled Screw “The Plan” — and Live Your Life. James welcomes comments and feedback from listeners. You can reach him via...
2019-07-1300 minA Glass Blower\'s Companion with Jason Michael -Helping Today\'s Glass Artist Think Like an Artistic Entrepreneur
A Glass Blower's Companion with Jason Michael -Helping Today's Glass Artist Think Like an Artistic EntrepreneurEp.212(from the vault):James Newcomb AKA Jimi the Don - Mindfulness Equals Happiness Episode 165: James Newcomb AKA Jimi the Don        @mindfulglassworks on Instagram   Bio: I was born in Providence, Rhode Island, 16th of June, year of our science, 1980.I dropped out of college to get into business management, traveled around the country for a bit, sold glass for people at shows and festivals and such.  Started working with glass as a medium in the late 90s, got into lampworking in 2004, and have been shaping it into a career ever since. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GO TO WWW.WYZGUYMEDIA/RESOURCES FOR A DOWNLOADABLE FILE TO FIND OUT WHAT...
2019-03-292h 13Life\'s Valleys and Mountaintops
Life's Valleys and MountaintopsWyred to Win with James Newcomb"This too shall pass" is a powerful quote we hear when going through a storm in life. Our guest today is in the middle of one and instead of postponing the interview, he shared with us from a place of vulnerability and truth. What do you do when you feel like a failure? How do you move forward? James shares his walk through these questions and the balance between waiting and taking action. We will dive deep into the mindset of overcoming the paralyzing effects of feeling like a  failure and how to move forward to embrace a m...
2019-02-1932 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making MusicAlex Heiche of Sound Royalties on the importance of having a willWelcome to T-T-T-T Tuesday here on the MusicPreneur.Com podcast!Register in my FREE course: The MusicPreneur Lifestyle. It covers 5 essential topics you need to master in order to be a well-rounded musician, and human being.Check it out: http://musicpreneur.com/course
2018-09-2521 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making MusicLove Thy Neighbor as Thyself; and Treat Your Customers (fans) As Your NeighborHailing from just south of Toronto, Ontario Canada, Tia McGraff is an internationally-renowned, award-winning Americana/singer-songwriter and author. Accompanying Tia on her musical journey is her life/musical partner, Tommy Parham.We can find her at tiamcgraff.com. Be sure to check out her latest album, "Stubborn In My Blood."For full show notes, including clickable time stamps, go to http://musicpreneur.com/tia.
2018-09-1636 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making MusicAbout that Drama in Trumpet Land Earlier This Year…In late March, early April timeframe, I experienced this weird phenomenon called... Well, I don't know what to call it other than misplaced idealism turned into self-righteous indignation. Because I showed insufficient remorse for what seemed like a dumb question on my Facebook group dealing with women trumpet players, I endured the wrath of a couple of female trumpet players who took exception to my response to the question - or lack thereof.While the whole thing was pretty silly, there were a couple of things that in retrospect I could have done differently. To put it bluntly...
2018-09-1428 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making MusicAbout this Little Known Tool That Can Dramatically Increase Your Engagement with Customers All Over the WorldWelcome to T-T-T-T Tuesday here on MusicPreneur.Com. Where we address a specific tool, tactic, technique and occasional tough love to help you in your journey of Making Money Making Music. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Just go to MusicPreneur.Com/q and leave a comment or a voicemail and I'll get to it!
2018-09-1122 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making MusicWhy Are Classical Musicians So Sad? How to Express Your Joy and Find Your "Why" for Making Music w/ Stephen P. BrownCheck out the show notes for this episode at MusicPreneur.Com/stephen.Looking for an edge in your performance game? Check out the top 5 interviews from my popular Secrets of the Musical Mind podcast. They're yours FREE. Go to the show notes for this episode to learn how to download the interviews. MusicPreneur.Com/stephen.
2018-09-0239 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music21 Day Focus Challenge Day 8Day 8-Physical health.Without good physical health it is difficult to focus. What areas can you improve on?ExerciseMake a list of your current exercise items and the amount of time per day that you spend on it. People like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson have superior focus and goal achieving abilities because of their physical health. Dwayne starts his serious workout routine at 4:30 am.Now make notes beside your list of how you can improve. If you wrote down that you ride your bike for 30 minutes a day, ask yourself how much did your hear...
2018-08-1803 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music21 Day Focus Challenge Day 7Day 7- Mental Health.Today we will look at your mental health and ask questions about what thoughts are most common in your mind? Take inventory of your negative thoughts. How do you cope with difficult situations, either in life or in your work?In your notebook, write down the common negative thoughts that you are fully aware of right now. For example, perhaps you're in the habit of constantly stating, “I can’t. I shouldn’t. Wouldn’t it have been great if I had done this instead.”Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda.These type...
2018-08-1705 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music21 Day Focus Challenge Day 6Day 6-External family, friends and co-workers for the most part are cooperative and not negative. To be clear, external family means we are talking about someone other than a spouse or your own children such as a brother, uncle, cousin, etc.There is usually one or two that do not add value to your life. In fact, they drain you of your energy and ability to focus.See if there's a way to improve relations with those who are borderline. Consider removing those who will continue to have a negative impact on your...
2018-08-1604 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music21 Day Focus Challenge Day 5Day 5-Relationships.What you can do to focus on your significant other and improve your relationship? This is super important. If you are not putting a great deal of focus into your relationship, everything else is going to suffer too.Know of anyone in a bad relationship, that is able to focus on their job and excel? There are not many people that can do that. It’s impossible to focus and be productive in your work when you went to bed angry at your significant other."Let not the sun go down on yo...
2018-08-1505 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music21 Day Focus Challenge Day 4Day 4-What are you passionate about? I mean, what would you be doing even if you didn't get paid?Average people settle for a job they think they're passionate about - or perhaps were passionate about 20 years ago. But whatever passion that was there is gone and they're holding out for retirement or some other carrot that may or may not be there at the time they think it will be there.But you're not average. If you were, you wouldn't be reading this blog.It’s time to write down wh...
2018-08-1503 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music21 Day Focus Challenge. Day 3Day 3Day 1 we dealt with negative energy, and committed to focusing only on things that will help our body, mind and spirit.Day 2 we discussed how to minimize distractions while we go about our work.Now it's time to get down to the real, nitty-gritty stuff. We're going to make a list of tasks/areas of our lives, both personal and business.In separate columns, put down relationships (personal and business), health and fitness, work/business, and finance. You can probably think of some others that fit you, so put those down...
2018-08-1303 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music156: A Word About the DIY Musician Conference from Kevin Breuner of CD BabyA week or so ago, someone from CD Baby contacted me and asked if I'd like to interview someone from their team to talk about their upcoming DIY Musician Conference.It's in Nashville, TN and is August 24-26.Learn more about the conference at diymusiciancon.com.
2018-08-1216 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making MusicFocus Challenge Day 2 of 21: Identify and Minimize DistractionsI'm gearing up for the MusicPreneur.Com podcast to be running at full speed come September 1 by doing a "21 Day Focus Challenge." I invite you to join me! MusicPreneur.Com/focuschallenge
2018-08-1205 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making MusicFocus Challenge Day 1 of 21: A Checkup From the NeckupDay 1Step up your success by writing the statement highlighted below, at least 25 times, if not more. Memorize this statement because you are going to repeat it every night before you sleep.“I release all negative energy from my body and mind. I command my subconscious mind to focus only on things that are edifying to my body, mind and spirit in all that I do.”Write it on scraps of paper, receipts, a journal, wherever. Then say it out loud a few times before you go to sleep. Then dwell on it while you...
2018-08-1105 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music154: Go Through Your Social Media History…Before Someone Else Does!
2018-08-0214 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making MusicGoal Setting, Dreaming Big and Exceeding Your Needs w/ Guest Speaker Billy GrisackSince I'm on the road this summer, I asked Billy Grisack if he would make a contribution to this week's episode of the podcast. Billy is a "plant-powered" working musician. He's a third-generation musicpreneur and has a successful band he and his son operate called Big and Tall. And I highly recommend you follow Billy's blog in his weight loss journey at billyislosingit.blogspot.com. I gave Billy the green light to say pretty much anything he wanted. He delivered a home run with this on setting goals and translating them to success.
2018-07-1529 minMusicPreneur: Making Money Making Music
MusicPreneur: Making Money Making MusicThe Patriotism of Jimi Hendrix and The Many Dimensions of Politically Themed MusicWhy should Jimi Hendrix' infamous rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at Woodstock the most patriotic rendition of the song in history?Why is it that musicians put more more thought into politics than "professional" political scientists?Wait! Aren't we supposed to not talk about politics in polite company?It turns out that musicians have this history of getting political, and actually being more effective at affecting change than actual politicians.My guest for today's episode is a professor of political science at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He's the author of...
2018-07-0849 miniCadenza\'s Creative Careers Podcast
iCadenza's Creative Careers PodcastMaking Money Making Music with James NewcombDo you ever feel like your career path zigzags more than it should, or that you aren’t even entirely sure where it’s leading you? If so, that’s okay—and you definitely aren’t alone! As a musician, you are your own small business. And it can be difficult to pinpoint EXACTLY what kind of business you want to be—even when you’re in the middle of it! In this episode, I’m joined by James Newcomb, host of the MusicPreneur Podcast and founder of MusicPreneur.com. James shares valuable...
2018-07-0600 minEric\'s Piano School
Eric's Piano SchoolJames Newcomb of Musicpreneur PodcastJames Newcomb puts it into perspective how you should think about your services as a musician and how you are providing for others. Very Well received. Leave a Review: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-h…d1197902943?mt=2 Reach out to Eric: ericrinehartpiano@gmail.com and share the love! Thanks for listening! │▌│▌▌│▌▌▌│▌▌│▌▌▌│▌▌│▌▌▌│▌▌│ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ~E R I C ' S ~ P I A N O ~ S C HO O L~ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ஜ۩۞۩ஜ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ Your Host: ~ E R I C ~ R I N E H A R T~ Licensed Simply Music Piano Educator - │▌│▌▌│▌▌▌│▌▌│▌▌▌│▌▌│▌▌▌│▌▌│
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