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Startup Ignition PodcastJohn & Tyler go over the Carta Q3 Pre-Seed Analysis, Early Stage Trends, VC, SaaSIn this episode of the Startup Ignition Podcast, Tyler and John Richards break down the latest data from Carta’s Q3 2025 State of Pre-Seed report. They analyze the current venture landscape, discussing why funding has seen a seasonal decline, the bifurcation of round sizes into "tiny" and "monster" deals, and why capital efficiency is becoming the new standard. The duo also plays a "fill in the blank" icebreaker covering pitch deck mistakes and founder superpowers, and they debate whether AI has dethroned SaaS as the king of investment sectors.(00:00:00) The "Unicorn Whirlpool" and the dangers of raising to...
2025-12-1853 min
Welcome to Your B-Side | Midlife Metamorphosis8. Grief as Connection with Guest John Richards (KEXP)In this episode of Welcome to Your B-Side, Dr. Amy Lindsey sits down with John Richards, longtime KEXP DJ, podcaster, bar owner, and mental health advocate, to explore how grief has shaped his life, his show, and his community.After losing his father, and then his mother, John turned pain into purpose by processing his grief live on air and inviting listeners to do the same. He went on to create The Mom Show, an annual broadcast dedicated to grief and remembrance that became one of KEXP’s most listened-to programs.
2025-11-1329 minStartup Ignition PodcastJeff Kearl: The Playbook for Iconic Brands, Stance, Skullcandy, EntrepreneurshipIn this episode of the Startup Ignition Podcast, hosts John and Tyler Richards sit down with Jeff Kearl, a partner at Pelion Ventures and a legendary entrepreneur in the consumer products space. Jeff shares his incredible journey, from his early days in venture capital to co-founding iconic brands like Skullcandy and Stance. He recounts memorable moments, including a breakfast meeting with Will and Jada Smith, receiving a term sheet just minutes into a pitch with Benchmark Capital, and the lessons learned from the dot-com crash. Jeff offers deep insights into building a brand, the importance of product innovation, financing inventory...
2025-10-301h 07
Pro Wrestling Time Tunnel Territory History ShowEpisode 26: Mid-Atlantic Wrestling 1975 with Guest John HitchcockPro Wrestling Time Tunnel Presents: Personalities, Territories, Towns & Buildings Episode 26, we go to Jim Crockett Promotions Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling in the year 1975.
My new Mid-Atlantic analyst and commentator is the John Hitchcock. John was a fan in the Carolinas starting in the 1960s and became a regular at the Greensboro Coliseum for some of the most legendary cards of all time. In today’s episode, John relates (as best he can) what it was like to actually see the great Johnny Valentine, one of the greatest pro wrestlers of all time and how Valentine actually put “the star...
2025-10-081h 24Startup Ignition PodcastDustin Robins: Following Lean Startup all the way to $30M, Don’t Skip Steps, ScalabilityIn this episode of the Startup Ignition Podcast, we sit down with Dustin Robins, the CEO of Corporate Traditions, a company that has scaled to tens of millions of dollars in annual revenue. Dustin shares his incredible journey from being unexpectedly laid off from Adobe to starting a service-based video company, and the pivotal moment at a Startup Ignition boot camp that changed his entire perspective on business. Learn how he applied lean startup principles to transform a "turkey voucher" side-hustle into a scalable, tech-enabled corporate gifting powerhouse. This is a masterclass on validation, not skipping steps, the power of...
2025-08-071h 04Startup Ignition PodcastPhil Kirkeiner: $150k to $7M with an Offshore Sales Team | Startup Scaling, SaaS, Remote Teams, CEOIn this episode of the Startup Ignition Podcast, John and Tyler Richards are joined by Phil Kirkeiner, the CEO of Baton ( https://www.batonleads.com/ ), a rapidly growing referral platform for the home services industry. Phil, a former student of John's, shares his incredible journey from being a music major and accountant to a successful entrepreneur.We dive deep into the origin story of Baton, born from a problem Phil discovered while working at a pest control company. Phil discusses the tough decisions he's made, including going with an offshore sales team and how it led to more...
2025-07-031h 09Startup Ignition PodcastCraig Earnshaw: Destructive Founder Splits & Pitching Investors Confidently, Angel Investing, ExitsIn this episode of the Startup Ignition Podcast, hosts Tyler and John Richards sit down with Utah startup legend, Craig Earnshaw. Craig shares his incredible entrepreneurial journey, from his early days as a programmer to founding, selling, rebuying, and re-selling his software company, LifeLK Corporation, including a dramatic experience during the dot-com bust with GE and ChannelPoint. He discusses his transition into angel investing, becoming a founding member of Park City Angels, and his influential role as an adjunct professor at BYU. Craig dives deep into his investment philosophy, emphasizing the importance of investing at the earliest stages, the critical...
2025-05-161h 15
The Power of ConnectionsJohn Richards: Building Success While Keeping Life in BalanceIn this episode, Rich and John Richards discuss:The influence of mentorship on his entrepreneurial journeyHow radical candor transformed his approach to leadershipBalancing work, family, and personal fulfillment as an entrepreneurThe power of networking and negotiation in building strong relationshipsThe mindset shift from short-term sacrifice to long-term successKey Takeaways:Work a few years like nobody else will so you can live the rest of your life like no one else can. The early years of entrepreneurship require intense effort, but hard work should lead to long-term freedom, not perpetual sacrifice.Balance is...
2025-04-1431 minStartup Ignition PodcastBryan Christiansen: Bootstrapping to Millions in ARR, Landing Goldman Sachs, & Customer ObsessionIn this episode of the Startup Ignition Podcast, hosts John Richards and Tyler Richards sit down with Bryan Christiansen, the founder and CEO of Limble CMMS. Brian shares his incredible journey from a self-taught developer playing EverQuest to building a major SaaS company. He details his first startup failure, the power of deep customer validation (talking to 200+ potential users!), bootstrapping Limble CMMS to $2.6M ARR, finding a key co-founder through the Startup Ignition boot camp, and strategically raising growth capital from top firms like Elephant, Album, and Goldman Sachs. Learn about the mindset, hard work, and key decisions that fueled...
2025-04-111h 02Startup Ignition PodcastAI Investments, Founding Teams, VC Market Trends, Startup StrategiesThis episode of the Startup Ignition podcast focuses on the current state of the venture capital market, drawing heavily from reports by Silicon Valley Bank (the "Silicon Valley Bank’s State Of The Markets 2025 Report") and PitchBook (the "Pitchbook’s 2024 Annual US VC Valuations Report"). Tyler and John Richards discuss the dominant role of AI in attracting VC funding, noting it as the "oasis in the venture desert" of 2024. While acknowledging the importance of integrating AI strategically, they caution against forcing it into products where it doesn't fit.A key takeaway is the shift in VC focus from grow...
2025-03-271h 09
followHIMDoctrine & Covenants 29 Part 2 • Brother Eric Richards • March 31 - April 6 • Come Follow MeEric Richards continues to examine the Second Coming and the redemption of all through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC214ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC214FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC214DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC214PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC214ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/YpgoiNE3dN4ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://www.followHIMpodcast.comFREE PDF DOWNLOADS OF followHIM QUOTE BOOKSNew Testament: https://tinyurl.com/PodcastNTBookOld...
2025-03-2637 min
followHIMDoctrine & Covenants 29 Part 1 • Brother Eric Richards • March 31 - April 6 • Come Follow MeIs it possible to force the Lord's return? Brother Eric Richard explores the answer to this question. He also looks at the characteristics of the Millennium, the Lord’s work with His Children, and the expected joy in Millennial reunions.SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTSEnglish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC214ENFrench: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC214FRGerman: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC214DEPortuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC214PTSpanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC214ESYOUTUBEhttps://youtu.be/TQlbd9yrYvMALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTESfollowHIM website: https://ww...
2025-03-261h 10
Laughter IncludedGodsmack, Family & the Road to a Solo Album: Lee Richards’ Rock JourneyIn this episode of The Mack & G Show, we sit down with Lee Richards, an accomplished musician, songwriter, and producer best known as the original guitarist for Godsmack. Lee takes us through his career—from the early days of forming one of rock’s biggest bands to stepping away for fatherhood, and now, gearing up for his first solo album, Lee Richards & Friends.
We explore his journey through music, working with legends, and how he balances rock and family life. He shares untold stories from the road, the inside scoop on writing hit songs, and what keeps him...
2025-03-201h 17Startup Ignition PodcastSilicon Slopes Legend John Pestana on Omniture’s $1.8B Adobe Exit, Enterprise Sales, & VC TradeoffsIn this episode, we welcome John Pestana, a seasoned entrepreneur best known for co-founding Omniture, a web analytics company acquired by Adobe for $1.8 billion. Currently, John serves as CEO of ObservePoint, a leading data governance company, and as chairman of the board for Libertas Institute, advocating for liberty and free market principles. His induction into the Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame in 2022 underscores his significant contributions to Utah's tech landscape.(00:00:00) - The problem with enterprise sales companies.(00:01:21) - Welcome to the Startup Ignition podcast with guest John Pestana (JP).(00:02:03) - JP's background, co-founding Omniture and current...
2025-03-061h 06
Cyber Sentries: AI Insight to Cloud SecurityAI Revolution in DevSecOps: Insights from John BushUnlocking the Power of AI in DevSecOpsIn this episode of Cyber Sentries, host John Richards sits down with John Bush, solutions architect at GitLab, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the day-to-day lives of developers. Bush, who has been coding since childhood, shares his insights on how AI is becoming embedded into every aspect of the DevSecOps pipeline, from writing code to identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities.John and Bush dive deep into GitLab's AI-powered features, collectively known as Duo, which are sprinkled throughout the software development process. They discuss how these features...
2024-05-0834 min
The DR & the DJHumans Need Winterizing, too.
This week on the podcast, John and Amy spoke about how to winterize. We winterize our house, car or even a boat but what about us? The winter season has high expectations of being warm, delightful, and filled with joy shared with the people we love. But a lot of the time it is cold, depressing, dark and filled with some bullsh*t from people we’re supposed to love. This is then followed by New Year’s where we seem to try to reinvent ourselves with the pressure and expectation that a “new year, new you” will fix everything...
2023-12-0135 minThe DR & the DJReflecting on Death & Music
This week on the podcast, John and Amy spoke about their experiences and the history of putting together their event Death & Music. The event navigates the delicate intersection of life, loss, and the emotive power of music. Bagpipes, bands, a string quartet and more made the night special and something John and Amy look forward to every year. John and Amy reflect on their own history of death and grieving, and Amy shares some recommendations on how to try and cope and move forward when dealing with a passing. She mentions trying to "look up" and remember th...
2023-11-1838 min
The DR & the DJConnections Happen When You Put Yourself Out There, A Conversation with Nabil Ayers
This week on the podcast, John and Amy spoke with Nabil Ayers, writer, drummer, President of the Beggars Group US, and long time friend and colleague of both Amy and John. Listen to this powerful conversation where the three of them discuss Nabil’s book “My Life In the Sunshine” and his complicated and inspiring search for, and discovery of, family. The three of them reminisce about their time in Seattle in the music scene, moving here around the same time and bands and experiences that shaped their lives. Nabil’s journey is an incredibly rich and emotional st...
2023-11-101h 04
The DR & the DJLive from Desert Hot Springs with Musican Jen Wood
We recorded the podcast live from our retreat in Desert Hot Springs on Friday, so fun! Listen in to an awesome conversation with musician Jen Wood!. Jen talks about her recent tour as a singer with the Postal Service, plus her ongoing struggles to be "seen" while taking artistic and personal risks. We also get to hear a sneak peek of one of Jen's songs from her new album that hasn't been released yet.You can watch on YouTube or listen to the audio-only wherever you get your pods.Be sure to follow us on Th...
2023-11-0145 min
Apogee StrongOvercoming Dark Times: John Richards Shares Strategies for Mental Resilience and GrowthAt some point in life, we will experience a mental breakdown due to the challenges and adversities we are going through. Sadly, many people nowadays succumb to this dark energy and fall from it, suffering immensely. So how can we overcome this? Experiencing depression, you might want to run away, but instead, you need to fight back with those around you to push out this obstacle.
John Richards shares his journey as a Navy SEAL and what he learned from it. Humans do different things, but we have one thing in common: we can all be mentally...
2023-10-251h 04The DR & the DJConversation with Shaina Shepherd
It’s Friday the 13th. Perfect Day for Luck. This week on the podcast, John and Amy spoke with Seattle Musician, Shaina Shepherd. Listen to this powerful conversation where the 3 of them figure out a connection between them all that changed all their lives. Thank you Shaina for your generosity and sharing your voice and your story with us. We didn't just talk with Shaina, we discovered with her.Shaina Shepherd is a singer, songwriter, vocal teacher, and community organizer in Seattle, WA. Known for her pervasive style as front-woman to soul-grunge band BEARAXE, her nota...
2023-10-131h 03
The DR & the DJIt’s Never Too Late to Change Your Career & Make New Friends: A Conversation with Medical Tattoo Artist, Latoya Denique
This week on the The DR & DJ Podcast we chat with our first guest for the Season, Latoya Denique!Latoya Denique is the CEO of Scar Alchemy, Atlanta’s premier medical and cosmetic tattoo salon. With over a decade of experience as an Oncology Nurse Practitioner, dual degrees from Emory University and a degree from the University of Georgia, Latoya transitioned from the healthcare field to permanent makeup in 2020. From Latoya:We hold a lot of shame in our skin and you probably can imagine if you have a scar anywhere on y...
2023-09-2946 minThe DR & the DJAre You a Fighter or a Flighter?
This week on The DR & The DJ, Amy and John discuss what Amy calls the “language of the nervous system.” So many of us know about love language, but do we know the language of the nervous system? Getting to know yours and the people you are in a relationship with (partner, lover, spouse, children, boss, coworkers, clients, etc) will help you in one of the most important and impactful ways. Access to getting what you need is through understanding the language of your nervous system.Amy & John also get real about their need for a break. From...
2023-09-1548 min
The DR & the DJSeason 3 Premiere: Divorcable Conversations and New Rules in Midlife
We made it through our first episode of Season 3! We are excited to have pulled this off in the new format- live!In the episode, we talked a lot about the mythological animal called “work-life balance” and got real about some of our sacrifices, SNAFUs and the shitshow that is our household much of the time. While recording this podcast live, our producer was hunkered down in Florida during a hurricane and our dog was in a cone recovering from surgery. We mean it when we say the shitshow is real.We also talked a lot a...
2023-09-0135 min
The Hot Mic with Jeff Sneider and John RochaJonathan Majors MARVEL Update, Adam Driver for Reed Richards, 2023 Summer Movie Draft⚠️🚨⚠️🚨THE HOT MIC WITH JEFF SNEIDER AND JOHN ROCHA!!! ⚠️🚨⚠️🚨On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the updates on Jonathan Majors status with Marvel, how much truth there is to the Adam Driver as Reed Richards rumor, SNEIDER SCOOPS and RUMORS, our Summer Movie Draft, Anthony Ramos in Twisters, the new Angelina Jolie and Hallie Berry movie, Seth Rogen and Keanu Reeves and Aziz Ansari project, Clint Eastwood update, Knuckles film update, EVIL DEAD RISE non spoiler review and more!____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown
2023-04-221h 15Apogee StrongBreaking Barriers and Raising Standards: Lessons from a US Navy SEAL w/ John RichardsRaising your standards means setting a higher bar for yourself and refusing to settle for anything less. It involves pushing yourself to grow and develop, learn new skills, and take on new challenges. It's about striving for excellence in everything you do, from your relationships to your career.
John Richards is a highly accomplished individual with a rich military service and leadership background. He served as a US Navy SEAL for over two decades,
completing numerous deployments to various parts of the world. During his time in the military, John demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and was
recognized...
2023-04-1439 min
Living Change: A Quest For Climate LeadershipPlant-Based Climate Influence with DJ John RichardsKEXP DJ John Richards is well known for his global music influence and committed Morning Show fanbase, but in this lively conversation, Andrea unearths the backstory on his somewhat stealth climate influence. Recorded live at John’s fully vegan Seattle bar, Life On Mars (which is now - and rightly so - a global independent music tourist destination), this conversation brings his “living change” to full light (and, that’d be a disco ball light). Learn about plant-based-eating and eBike-riding climate influence from a truly surprising validator.Find John on Insta: https://www...
2023-01-2626 min
A Podcast about God and other stuffA Podcast about God...at SEA!!!In October Pastor John and Pastor Kamarr traveled out of the country with their families and become what we like to call "pirates". They both had grand plans of recording a full month of episodes on the ship all about things they enjoy, well with schedules, fun and family the added a single day to record and well, long story every short ended up with only one episode. Well, if it is the end of season 1, why not go out as pirates.
As always, thanks for listening to A Podcast about God and other stuff and we c...
2022-11-2938 min
A Podcast about God and other stuffKamarr's got a problem and John gives us an updateToday we are looking at something that was said to Pastor Kamarr and we are looking forward to seeing what he has to say about it. Also, people have asked, so Pastor John gives an update on what he is doing right now.
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2022-09-2653 minA Podcast about God and other stuffThe Church Without WallsToday Pastor Kamarr and Pastor John are back in action, this time discussing what it would be like if there was a church so plugged into the community that they appeared to have no walls.
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2022-08-2244 minA Podcast about God and other stuffStress and the Music of LifeIn this episode, Pastor John and Pastor Kamarr explore the idea that stress is a natural part of life and offer some thoughts on how to manage it. Some how music becomes a running theme but you know, sometimes you can't stop the beat.
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2022-08-1554 minA Podcast about God and other stuffPastor Marv is here and John goes to therapyWe are excited to have a guest with from from California and who is actually still in California. Through the magic that is the internet we are joined today by Pastor Kamarr's spiritual father and mentor Pastor Marv. With his background in therapy and over 50 years of ministry experience we started talking about how pastors are people too and hurt. Oh and Pastor Kamarr thought it would be funny for Pastor John to have a live therapy session.
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2022-08-0846 min
A Podcast about God and other stuffA Podcast about Death? Part 2Because Pastor Kamarr likes to make Pastor John uncomfortable (yes two weeks in a row we are starting to believe he doesn't really like Pastor John) we diving back into death. This time we are talking about war and euthanasia. Again our human thoughts on death is a hot button topic for all pastors and we are no different. If you we offend you we are sorry but these or our personal beliefs and not affiliated with any church or group of people.
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2022-08-0142 minA Podcast about God and other stuffA Podcast about Death? Part 1Because Pastor Kamarr likes to make Pastor John uncomfortable this episode we are giving into death, abortion and the death penalty and how it impacts us as Christians. Right now these topics are almost too hot for pastors to handle without offending anyone and we promise their is a great chance we will offend well maybe everyone.
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2022-07-2538 min
A Podcast about God and other stuffBicker like New Yorkers, live like Californians and love like KentuckiansLast week we learned about Pastor John and Crystal and today we jump into the art of being a Richee with Pastor Kamarr and Laura. We dive deep into their life and look at what makes them tick by beginning at the end?!? Well, it's us so why not. Also we may or may not have mentioned pirates in the episode and big things coming to our podcast later this year.
Also big news, this episode marks a new change in the podcast where we are going to be releasing every Monday. Thanks for the support and...
2022-07-181h 07
A Podcast about God and other stuffDon't Do drugs, No Sex before Marriage and don't punch anyone in the face!Today we have a have two special guest with us, Our wives! Crystal and Laura join us to discuss some things but really this episode dives deeper into the Pastor John and Crystal's marriage and what they have done to stay together for 18 years.
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2022-07-1151 min
A Podcast about God and other stuffRambling about ramblers, pirates, and guys named TomWith several serious episodes under the guy's belts, their wives provided them with wise counsel telling them to "Do something about other stuff." So, while working a conference together Pastor Kamarr and Pastor John started talking about the other stuff, and well we think it got weird but who are we to judge. Disclaimer covers all churches and future pastors.
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2022-06-2757 min
A Podcast about God and other stuffIt's Black Father's Day!Father's Day 2022 is also Juneteenth, so in the spirit of the day, Pastor John has sat down with Pastor Kamarr and our special guest, Pastor Richard Dixon, as we celebrate Black Father's Day. Pastor John is looking to ask the Pastor what it means to be a black pastor today. Disclaimer covers all churches and future pastors.
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2022-06-131h 04
A Podcast about God and other stuffWho keeps you safe, your gun or your God?Pastor John and Pastor Kamarr are back with an episode and this time they are looking at the hard truth of mass shootings in The United States. With such a polarizing topic in today's church world, they look at asking the hard question to Bible-believing Christians, "Who keeps you safe, your gun or your God?"Disclaimer: In this podcast, we speak about Mass shootings and gun violence in the United States.Disclaimer covers all churches and future pastors.
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2022-05-3058 min
A Podcast about God and other stuffHe's not Mark I am, that's my sheep and Bunnie slippersPastor Kamarr Richée and Pastor John Richards are twin brothers who love God, love their wives, and love to laugh. In this episode, look at our ministry after the Mars Hill Podcast (The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill).
We hope you enjoy the ride along with us and please remember no pastors were harmed in the making of this podcast or kidnapped (you got in on your own Kamarr!)
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2022-05-1741 minThe DR & the DJPercussionist/writer/producer Barrett Martin
This week, we revist John & Amy's talk with Barrett Martin. Barrett is a percussionist, a writer, a composer & a producer. He has a masters degree in ethnomusicology, received a Latin Grammy for production & is producing a film celebrating the life of Cedell Davis. Barrett was an integral player in the 90's Seattle rock scene & continues to collaborate & operate in the rock n roll world. Barrett's newest book, Stillpoint, is accompanied by a studio record that serves as a soundtrack to a collection of short stories from his youth & world travels. John, Amy & Barrett not only discuss the process of...
2022-05-141h 02
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-sides: Grief Never Dies
In this week's B-side, John & Amy check back in about grief since the last time they spoke soon after his sister's death. They are there to remind you that you are not alone, grief never ends & to treat others with kindness...including yourself. You are not alone. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosti...
2022-05-0724 minThe DR & the DJStone Gossard & Regan Hagar of Loosegroove Records
This week's guests are Brad/Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard & Brad drummer Regan Hagar. The two founded Loosegroove records in 1994 where they signed up & coming artists & celebrated a multi-genre roster with a slant to Hip Hop & Rock. Today Loosegroove is still lively & diverse with new releases from the long awaited Painted Shield, Duff Mckagan's The Living, Britney Davis, & Tiger Cub. In this episode, the four discuss why Loosegroove is not just a record label for Stone & Regan, but a vehicle for two friends to share ideas, bond & do something they truly believe in together. We hear why & how Loosegroove o...
2022-04-291h 12The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-sides: The Bizarro Return to "Normal"
In this Bside Dr Amy & John talk about why we may be feeling more anxious & disoriented in our post/late Pandemic return to "normal." Dr Amy offers a few ideas how to navigate this transition & as always John & Amy remind us we are not alone. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media
2022-04-2225 minThe DR & the DJUW Associate Professor Nicole McNichols, Ph.D. on Human Sexuality
We had such a great response from our Nicole McNichols episode, we’re posting again! Tell your friends! Tell your loved ones! Tell your lovers!This week's guest is Nicole McNichols, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Washington Department of Psychology where she teaches The Diversity of Human Sexuality. Nicole tells us why & how she found herself teaching one of the universities most popular courses & why sex education is important for all stages of life. John Amy & Nicole discuss the significance of touch & physical connection & why it may be more important than ev...
2022-04-1155 min
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-sides: Forgiveness
In this week's B-side, Dr. Amy & DJ John discuss what it means to forgive. John tells a story about his father & when he learned how to accept him for who he was. Amy tells a story about her recent journey around the events of a Parole Hearing for her sister's murderer & the breakthroughs she had with forgiveness. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts...
2022-04-0820 minThe DR & the DJPelvic Physiotherapist & Clinic Director Chana Ross
This week, John & Amy speak with Chana Ross. Chana is a Pelvic Physiotherapist & Clinic Director at Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness in Toronto, ON. She is also a mother of 4 & host of She Has The Audacity, a podcast about women who are entrepreneurs, leaders & mothers that want to leave their mark on the world. In this episode John, Amy & Chana discuss the connection that is created in postpartum between physical & mental health & the struggles women have that are not outwardly addressed in our culture. Chana & Amy illustrate the direct relationship between the pelvic floor & the nervous system & how that influences life out...
2022-03-311h 29
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-sides: Myths Of Masturbation
This week on The DR & The DJ B-side, Amy & John dive into the wonderful world of self-love, sexual fantasies & demystify the outdated myths surrounding each. Listen & find out why your health might be tied to your fantasies & whether or not you masturbate.Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health ti...
2022-03-2515 minThe DR & the DJKim Warnick, Legend
This week, John & Amy talk to Seattle rock n roll luminary Kim Warnick. Kim is a founding member, bass player & singer for The Fastbacks & Visqueen. Kim has consistently been a part of the Seattle music scene from the late 70’s to present, opening local shows for Joan Jett & The Ramones & touring globally with Seaweed & Pearl Jam. In this episode she shares her experiences growing up in the early Seattle music scene, the relationship to her own drug & alcohol issues & what finally triggered her to get sober. John, Amy & Kim discuss how the loss of a sibling disconnects them from th...
2022-03-181h 03
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-sides: The Super Power of Grief
On this week's B-side, John & Amy discuss their new found super power of grief: Clarity. John talks about how much the few weeks surrounding his sister's death have brought profound clarity to his life & encouraged him to stop tolerating the bullshit. Dr. Amy talks about why this is as we face mortality as our nervous system calibrates to the loss of a loved one & what is the best thing to do with this super power & how to use it. The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional a...
2022-03-1114 min
The DR & the DJThe Ben Gibbard Anniversary
Our friend Ben Gibbard was on the show 1 year ago. We’d like to celebrate this anniversary by sharing this wonderful interview. Ben tells us how, as an ultra runner, he copes with injury, both physically & mentally. We hear about Ben’s connection between addiction, fitness & sobriety, & Ben shares his view on the future of live shows & touring. We also hear Proxima B from Ben’s 2020 solo release. Be sure to check out Ben's newest endeavor, both curating and performing on Ocean Child, Songs of Yoko Ono (out now). As always, John & Amy remind us that We’...
2022-03-0440 min
The DR & the DJNick Firchau, Host of the Paternal Podcast
This week’s guest is Nick Firchau, producer & host of Paternal, a podcast that explores & shares new paths to fatherhood. Nick, Amy & John consider the consequence of not having a positive paternal figure in man’s life & how those models are passed down to their own parenting. Amy shares her experience growing up with 13 siblings, the differences between her mothers & fathers parenting workload & how her relationship with her father changed after puberty. They discuss the normalization of therapy, the power of putting ego aside & why the goal of Paternal is to make better, less toxic people. We open...
2022-02-251h 27
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-Sides: The Death of My Sister
On this week's The DR & The DJ B-Side, John & Amy talk about the recent death of John's sister just a few days ahead of recording this podcast. John tells the story of her struggle with alcohol & an eating disorder. They go over the dos & don'ts of helping someone going through the grieving process or struggling with a loved one dealing with addiction.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore...
2022-02-1834 minThe DR & the DJChiropractor, Triathlete & Ultra-Marathoner, Dr. Erika Bonilla
This week John & Amy talk with Dr. Erika Bonilla, a Chiropractor, triathlete, ultra-marathoner & a specialist in menstruating endurance athletes. She is also a proud homeschool mom, self-taught knitter, salsa dancer & tequila drinker. Dr Erika shares her experience running a 55 kilometer race, her upcoming 50 MILE race & how logistics & adventure play a role in her drive to run long distance races. She tells us why she looks at her athleticism as a privilege & not something she “should” do. John, Amy & Erika discuss the influence of self-worth & accountability on their physical health & why letting go of certain fitness strengths opens opportunities for new ph...
2022-02-101h 17
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-Sides: ADHD & Relationships
This week on The DR & The DJ Bsides, Amy and John get real about arguing and navigating your relationship, especially when one of them is ADHD. They discuss how the solution is to understand what your partner needs and understand not the language of love but the language of the nervous system. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj.The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at Ruinous Media.
2022-02-0418 minThe DR & the DJThe Great Johnny Marr
This week's guest is Johnny Marr. Since co-founding The Smiths, Johnny has gone on to perform, write & play guitar with a long list of luminary bands & projects that include Modest Mouse, The The, The Pretenders, Blondie, The Cribs & Talking Heads. Johnny has contributed & worked closely with Hans Zimmer on film scores for Inception, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 & most recently No Time To Die, the newest James Bond film. In addition, Johnny has consistently released & supported solo records, with the newest release Fever Dreams Pts 1-4, out February 25th. John, Amy & Johnny discuss the role that perception takes in his song...
2022-01-281h 13
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-sides: WTF is Mindful Drinking
This week on The DR & The DJ Bsides, DR Amy & DJ John discuss WTF "Mindful Drinking" is. Mindful drinking is a lifestyle & a movement for those who are mild to moderate drinkers who want to practice a sense of ritual & mindfulness around alcohol consumption. Mindful Drinking would not be suitable for anyone in recovery or who may need a recovery/ sobriety program. Dr Amy discusses the various stages of alcohol use from beneficial, to casual/ non-harmful, to problematic use & then to chronic dependence. Both Dr Amy & DJ John share personal stories of drinking mindfully.... or not. Tune in for...
2022-01-2124 minThe DR & the DJSinger Songwriter Kevin Whelan
This week John & Amy talk with Kevin Whelan. Kevin is a singer, guitarist & founding member of The Wrens. Kevin shares his experience of The Wrens as a band that “never made it” & the dynamic that guides this lifelong project that may or may not be broken up. John, Amy & Kevin discuss the mythical status of The Wrens & the reason & culture surrounding the bands last record Meadowlands. We also hear about the influence of Kevin’s kids on his new record Aeon Station (Sub Pop Records) & his plans for live performance in the near future. Our episode opens with John's story o...
2022-01-141h 15
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-sides: Happy New Year
On this week's B-sides, Dr Amy & DJ John talk about how to go into the New Year with forgiveness, compassion, self-acceptance, consistency & optimism. This is the toolbox you'll need to take on those New Year resolutions. You'll also need to harness all those rainbows & unicorns & be realistic about the year ahead. Amy & John also talk about some of the things that made 2021 not as awful as you may think as well as what they are hoping for in the year ahead--it involves pickleball, sunshine, taking breaks and looking at things not as bad & good but as cause & effect. Tag...
2022-01-0728 minThe DR & the DJPercussionist/writer/producer Barrett Martin
This week John & Amy talk with Barrett Martin. Barrett is a percussionist, a writer, a composer & a producer. He has a masters degree in ethnomusicology, received a Latin Grammy for production & is producing a film celebrating the life of Cedell Davis. Barrett was an integral player in the 90's Seattle rock scene & continues to collaborate & operate in the rock n roll world. Barrett's newest book, Stillpoint, is accompanied by a studio record that serves as a soundtrack to a collection of short stories from his youth & world travels. John, Amy & Barrett not only discuss the process of making Stillpoint, b...
2021-12-241h 24
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-Sides: Enmeshment
On this week's B-sides, Dr Amy & DJ John's word of the (holi)day is "Enmeshment". Enmeshment is a relationship system where members are expected to think, feel, and believe certain ways, based upon spoken or unspoken rules for interaction. That form of relationship ultimately prevents true independence. Sound familiar? Happy Holidays! Tune in to hear some of John & Amy's reasons why we keep going back to toxic family members and some tools to help you break away from the damage they are inflicting on you. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedjThe DR & The DJ
2021-12-1719 minThe DR & the DJRetail Therapy Owner Wazhma Samizay
This week’s guest is Wazhma Samizay. Born in the U.S. to Afghan parents, Wazhma has had the unique experience of growing up in Afghanistan, Paris, & the both the east & west coasts of the U.S., finally settling in Seattle as a young adult. For nearly 20 years she has owned & operated Retail Therapy, a retail shop in Seattle’s capitol hill neighborhood that also serves as an art gallery & community gathering space. Recently, Wazhma & her sister have been taking on the task of helping Afghani friends & artists leave Afghanistan following 20 years of U.S. occupation. John Amy & Wazhma discuss...
2021-12-101h 08
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-sides: 7 Tips to Survive the Winter
On this week’s B-sides Dr Amy & DJ John talk about how to survive the winter blahs…. a common feeling, especially in the PNW. During dark & cold days people feel an increase in anxiety, depression, a lack of motivation & in general can just feel sad. The holidays can help or hurt this for people. Tune in to hear about 7 things you can do! Also, Amy & John challenge us all to a walking challenge for December! Only rules are you walk outside daily for a minimum of 10 min. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedjTheme music by Michael Lern...
2021-12-0322 minThe DR & the DJChef & Restaurateur Renee Erickson
This week John & Amy speak with Renee Erickson. Renee is a James Beard award winning Seattle based chef & restaurateur, owning & operating a family of restaurants under the umbrella of Sea Creatures. Renee has published two beautifully written & designed cookbooks. The first, A Boat, a Whale, a Walruswon a 2015 PNB book award & her newest book, Getaway, Food and Drink to Transport Youwas selected as the #1 cookbook of 2021 by Amazon. John, Amy & Renee address the general exhaustion that came with operating a restaurant in the pandemic & the responsibility that they have to their staff. Renee shares her process & the ch...
2021-11-261h 12
The DR & the DJThe DR & The DJ B-SIDES: Make Sex a Habit
In this inaugural B-SIDES episode for Season 2, Dr. Amy Lindsey & DJ John Richards discuss one of their favorite topics: SEX. Amy discusses creating a habit of sex while John quizzes her on favorite positions, most overrated sex locations & more.Don't miss this short & sweet B-side. The DR & The DJ*Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor.Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic.
2021-11-1908 min
Warden's WatchBenny Richards - TexasBenny Richards is a former Game Warden for Hunt County, Texas. Richards worked for over 25 years for the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife, and is well known for his appearances on “Lone Star Law”. During his time as a warden, he earned accomplishments such as the Texas Parks and Wildlife Officer of the Year (2015) and the Shikar-Safari International Wildlife Officer of the year award. In this episode, Wayne interviews Benny on his role as a Texas warden and the stories of “Lone Star Law”.Our Sponsors: Thin Green Line PodcastSoverei...
2021-11-181h 07
The DR & the DJDr. Brad Lichtenstein: Death and Grief
Hello & welcome back to the first episode of Season 2!In the spirit of the fall & winter seasons, this episode’s theme is death & grief. This week, John & Amy speak to Dr. Brad Lichtenstein, ND BCB BCB-HRV. Dr. Brad is a Naturopathic Physician practicing in Seattle. He is the creator of The Breath Space, a training program that uses the power of breath to transform health, & has been a clinical supervisor for mind-body medicine/biofeedback & core clinical faculty at Bastyr. John, Amy & Dr. Brad discuss living with grief & why it is important to our living selves to accept the...
2021-11-121h 13
Growth GuideYou Are Not Alone. Music Heals w/ DJ John RichardsJohn Richards (he/him) is the Director of Programming, On Air | Host of the Morning Show. KEXP is an independent radio station that bucks the entire system. No DJ is ever asked or forced to play any song at all. They play what they love, they have direct lines of communication with the listeners and the artists. For most of his adult life John’s been starting the day for thousands of "morning faithful", all who got turned onto the show and made it a staple in their lives. John’s Morning Show is known for its fant...
2021-11-051h 13
The DR & the DJMedia Lawyer and Podcaster Joleen Hughes
In this final episode of Season 1, John & Amy speak with Joleen Hughes. A native of Seattle, Joleen grew up in the 90’s music scene, not only participating as a fan, but promoting & booking shows at the height of the grunge explosion. Next, she joined Seattle’s "other industry,” technology, working with one of the first music streaming services. After 10 years, she left the tech world to pursue a career in law & eventually opened her own media law firm, Hughes Media Law. To top it all off, Joleen is a romance novelist & has her own podcast, The Lawyer Who Rocks. John, Am...
2021-08-201h 29
The DR & the DJDr. Amy's B-Sides to Health: Positive Feedback
This week on The DR & the DJ podcast, we feature B-sides to Health, with Dr. Amy LindseyToday I'm offering positive feedback, as we all could use some. I often think about how the laws of physics apply to our health & habits. The laws of inertia & momentum work together. Inertia is an unchanged state. Could be still, could be in steady motion. Momentum is what uses force to change the state. In other words, we use some momentum to change our state, & inertia will keep us steadily going... You are the external force to...
2021-08-1304 min
The DR & the DJSinger and Actor Colin Donnell
On this week’s episode, we hear from singer & actor Colin Donnell. Colin has been active on both Broadway & television for most of his life, ranging from dramatic television roles like NBC's Chicago Med to the Broadway production of Cameron Crowes Almost Famous. Though work slowed down for him in 2020, Colin was not idle. He completed a record for his project The Nineteen Twenty with his friend & collaborator Brian Usifer & most importantly, experienced the birth of his child during a pandemic which did not go without complications. Amy, John & Colin discuss the "good side" of social media, the importance of...
2021-08-061h 35
The DR & the DJThe DJ Prescription: A nearly post-pandemic mix tape
John Richards here with the latest DJ Prescription. Today we diagnose a nearly post-pandemic mixed tape need. 3 songs that you would slap on a tape for anyone coming out of this shit show & hoping for better days. Good news, every artist you know or don't know yet is also coming out of this & they have the songs. The songs that are going to see us though this. 1. Strand of Oaks "Galacticana" "I believe that ecstasy happens when we all get together" sings Strand of Oaks frontman Tim Showalter. "Standing Right in front of me, feeding off the energy...
2021-07-3005 min
The DR & the DJJodi Milstein, Music & Marriage Therapist
This week’s guest is Jodi Milstein, a psychotherapist from Los Angeles who works with musicians, bands & creative types. Before her second career as a therapist, Jodi spent 15 years in management at A&M records. Jodi shares what she learned in the music industry & how that drove her to a career in mental health. Amy & Jodi discuss bridging the gap of music & health & John addresses the stress & hardships touring & early success may put on young, up & coming artists.John opens this episode with his story as a Zune ambassador, introducing Bill Gates on the device’s unveiling & how...
2021-07-231h 29The DR & the DJDr. Amy's B-Sides to Health: Mood & Food
Happy Friday!Today on Dr. Amy Lindsey's B-sides to Health, we are going to discuss Mood & Food....Everyone knows that ice cream makes you feel better. & most people would agree they feel better instantly with some chocolate. Now if you go Chocolate Ice-cream? You can't lose.... right?While this instant sugar hit is a classic example of food that makes you feel good in the moment, let's dive deeper into nutrients that support your nervous system & may play a role in mental health!
2021-07-1604 min
The DR & the DJMudhoney Bassist and Seattle Nurse Guy Maddison
This week’s guest is Guy Maddison. Guy is not only the multi-band, multi-instrumentalist bass player for the mighty Mudhoney, he's worked as a registered nurse at Seattle's Harborview Medical center for the past 20 years. At the height of the pandemic, Guy was re-assigned to Covid-19 management duties that ran the gamut from initial patient testing to overall staff safety. Guy takes us through the stress & adversity the hospital had to maneuver through the pandemic & why their work is truly a team effort. John, Amy & Guy also discuss the difficulties nursing in a pandemic had on his personal life, bot...
2021-07-091h 31
The DR & the DJThe DJ Prescription: Music to Improve Life
Today's Prescription is for new music because discovering new music is a life-saving activity. Think of all the music that's yet to be made. Think of all the shows you've yet to attend. Think of all the words that have yet to be sung or spoken that may speak to you. The first thing I want to prescribe is the Hypnotic Brass Ensemble.This 8-piece brass ensemble consists of eight sons of the jazz trumpeter Phil Cohran (CORE-IN). Their music style ranges from hip hop to jazz & funk. They call it "Hypnotic NOW music." As brothe...
2021-07-0206 min
The Sacred Speaks62: William Richards - Sacred KnowledgeWhat is a religious experience? Really. How does one define a religious event? Why do we keep reading from figures who report life-affirming, transformation-inducing, and worldview-shattering experiences that we, if we are honest, evoke the tension between both fascination and anxious avoidance? Today’s episode may provide a life raft - though the storm approaches regardless. Tune in as Dr. William Richards, a psychologist in the Psychiatry Department of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Dr. John Price discuss the definition of terms such as mystic and religious events, they explore subject ranging from the early application of...
2021-06-221h 40The DR & the DJSub Pop CEO Megan Jasper
This weeks guest is CEO of Sub Pop records & good friend of John & Amy, Megan Jasper. Megan tells us how she landed in Seattle & at Sub Pop in the late 1980's. John & Amy & Megan discuss sexism in the music industry, the importance of exercise in dealing with grief & the role passion plays in keeping a small business afloat for over 30 years. Megan also tells us why pets of all shapes & sizes have brought great pleasure to her life.This episode opens with Johns experience of how a simple errand across town can turn into a vomity & bloody S...
2021-06-111h 25
The DR & the DJThe DJ Prescription: New Music to Discover
Today's prescription is for new music to discover. When I have been at my lowest of lows & needed something to keep me going, new music has always been a life saver. I can't imagine not waking up & discovering a new band or a new song nearly every day. I think about that live show I might miss or the telling of a friend about an amazing band or in my case, playing it on the show. I want to alert you to three new things you might not know about, all very different, all very ne...
2021-06-0403 min
The DR & the DJUW Associate Professor Nicole McNichols, Ph.D.
John & Amy open this episode with a few ridiculous stories of wedding ring mishaps. We also get their view on the symbolism of a wedding ring & what to do with a ring from a past relationship.This week’s guest is Nicole McNichols, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Washington Department of Psychology where she teaches The Diversity of Human Sexuality. Nicole tells us why & how she found herself teaching one of the universities most popular courses & why sex education is important for all stages of life. John Amy & Nicole discuss the si...
2021-05-281h 22
The DR & the DJDr. Amy's B-Sides to Health: The Bugs We Live With
This week on Amy’s B-sides to Health we talk about the bugs we live with. There are over one million bugs that live on & in us! This includes bacteria, fungi, protozoa & viruses. Ever heard of E.coli? You've probably heard of it in a negative way, such as food contamination. We have E. coli that live in our colon! So long as the E. coli is in the colon we are good! If it makes its way to the urinary tract.... hello Urinary tract infection! If it makes its way into the blood... NOT GOOD....
2021-05-2105 min
The DR & the DJWesley Schultz
In episode 6, we open with John & Amy's take on our smart phones ability to "hear" us & why funny sex may lead to a funny child. Amy also shares the horrific experience of being caught in the act by one of their children. This weeks guest is guitarist & lead vocalist of The Lumineers, Wesley Shultz. Long time friends, John, Amy & Wesley catch up after over a year of not seeing each other & find out what Wesley's been doing in his non-touring home life. They discuss the power of productively & how it is key to psychological health & how cell ph...
2021-05-141h 28
The DR & the DJThe DJ Prescription: For the funk and for the soul
This week’s prescription is for the funk & for the soul. As we head into the warmth of the spring & the summer & light at the end of this pandemic tunnel, we need to start thinking about getting our groove on & I have three bands I want to prescribe for you to play loud, play proud & never sit still to. The first are the pride of Seattle Washington, the True Loves. Beginning in 2014 as a jam band between three of the city’s best players drummer David McGraw, bassist Byant Moore & I believe the best guitar player...
2021-05-0704 min
The DR & the DJJanet Weiss
Episode 5 opens with an update of John & Amy's bar, Life on Mars. They share their experiences of trying to operate & re-open a business during the pandemic & the financial & safety issues that come along with it. John also tells us the real difference between being a local TV personality vs. a popular radio DJ. We hear how John & Amy organize & pull off their child's Minecraft themed birthday party three months late & what happens when you send your child to school with peanut butter puff cereal. This week’s guest is one of rock n roll's greatest drummer...
2021-04-301h 19
The DR & the DJDr. Amy's B-Sides to Health: Weeds
This week on Dr. Amy Lindsey's B-sides to health we learn about 3 medicinal plants in the Pacific Northwest that many might confuse as weeds.* First, we explore the Dandelion or Taraxacum officinale, known to most as a pesky weed that takes over the lawn. However, this is a highly medicinal & nutritive plant. The leaves are bitter but will jump start the digestive system getting all the right signals going, letting the body know to prepare to digest food. The leaves are also a potassium sparing diuretic that are not overstimulating to the kidneys. This is useful for h...
2021-04-1603 min
The DR & the DJDr. Jim Olson
Episode 4 opens with a view into John's life growing up in Spokane. He shares his experience with high school cliques, the role of music & how he ended up dating his cousin. Parenting can be heartbreaking, & when other kids are mean to our kids, how do we protect them & still be constructive? Amy & John share their experiences with bullying & how they maneuver social media & the pressure it puts on children. This week's guest is Dr. Jim Olson. Dr. Olson is best known for his work with scorpion venom & how it is advancing brain surgery in cancer patients. Dr. Ol...
2021-04-091h 24
The DR & the DJThe DJ Prescription: Hey Adam Levine, Bands aren't Dead
Today's prescription is for those that think rock is dead. It means one of two things, you're either listening to people who don't listen to rock OR you're listening to Maroon 5's Adam Levine who said..."It's funny, when the first Maroon 5 album came out there were still other bands. I feel like there aren't any bands anymore," he said. "That's the thing that makes me kind of sad, is that there were just bands. There's no bands anymore, and I feel like they're a dying breed.”- Adam Levine.That's right the man behind th...
2021-04-0203 min
The DR & the DJIjeoma Oluo
Episode 3 opens with an experience Amy had growing up in the Mormon church, what that inspired and why and how she ultimately left as a young adult. In parenting this week, we get John and Amy’s view on the balance of domestic and “work” duties and how that will influence their kid’s empathetic perspective. This week’s guest is New York Times best-selling author Ijeoma Oluo (So You Want To Talk About Race). John, Amy and Ijeoma discuss what it was like to write and release her newest book, Mediocre: The D...
2021-03-261h 31
The DR & the DJAmy's B-Sides to Health: Instinct & Intuition
This week on The DR & the DJ podcast, we feature B-sides to Health, with Dr. Amy Lindsey.*Happy Friday everyone!This week on B-sides to Health we are going to talk about stress, intuition and instincts.Have you ever said “I just know.... I feel it in my gut.” Or how about “it’s a gut instinct for me.”Intuition and instinct are often described as a "feeling in our gut" and are crucial to our mental and physical well-being and safety. However,they are not the same th...
2021-03-1903 min
The DR & the DJBen Gibbard
We begin episode 2 of The DR and the DJ with a story from Amy. Following a tragedy in her family, she hits rock bottom and finds herself in an in-patient care program at the University of Washington medical center. Amy tells us how she got there and how music, community and exercise played a role in lifting her out of this low point and got her back on her feet again. The isolation of the pandemic have been tough for both adults AND children. John and Amy talk about how they are coping with their chil...
2021-03-121h 25
The DR & the DJThe DJ Prescription: Songs of Hope
This week's music prescription is "Songs of Hope." Many of us continue to struggle as we pass the one year mark of the pandemic and we rely on music to help get us through. These three songs are a good start to hope recovery and are a helpful addition to your diet during hard times.Arlo Parks “Hope”TV on the Radio “Trouble”The Mountain Goats “This Year"For a full playlist of Rx “Songs of Hope," find me on Spotify at d...
2021-03-0503 minThe DR & the DJJosiah Johnson
In this debut episode of The DR and the DJ, we meet our hosts, super couple DJ John Richards (KEXP) and Dr. Amy Lindsey (Craft and Clinic Naturopathic Medicine). We hear their views on music, health, human connection and how these things intersect in everyone’s everyday life. They share their inspiration and path to creating The DR and the DJ podcast.We open with a peek into John and Amy’s everyday life. A routine trip to the drug store gives us insight into who is better equipped to administer an emergency life-saving procedure...a DR or a...
2021-02-2658 min
The Sacred Speaks62: William Richards - Sacred KnowledgeWhat is a religious experience? Really. How does one define a religious event? Why do we keep reading from figures who report life-affirming, transformation-inducing, and worldview-shattering experiences that we, if we are honest, evoke the tension between both fascination and anxious avoidance? Today’s episode may provide a life raft - though the storm approaches regardless. Tune in as Dr. William Richards, a psychologist in the Psychiatry Department of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Dr. John Price discuss the definition of terms such as mystic and religious events, they explore subject ranging from the early application of ps...
2021-02-251h 40The DR & the DJTrailer
Coming soon......The DR & the DJ is a podcast about the power of music, health, and community hosted by DR Amy Lindsey and DJ John Richards. Amy and John share their own experiences in the pursuit of health and the health of their communities. They chat with musicians, authors, doctors, and more and have fun along the way.Join Dr. Amy’s community and get her libido boosting recipes and more midlife health tips at Craft & Clinic. Get on John’s Record Club List for all the best vinyl recom...
2021-02-0202 min
Contrarian CashflowYogi Marine Author On The Journey To Mind Mastery - David RichardsDavid Richards is a life-strategist, #1 international best-selling author, and speaker on personal development. Realizing the fulfillment that came from helping others see their vision more clearly, he became a certified life coach. He works with individuals and organizations, conducting training through private coaching engagements, speaking events, and workshops. [00:01 – 10:58] Who is David Richards?I introduce and welcome our guest, David RichardsDavid shares what he is currently up toWorking on his new bookDavid talks about his backgroundReaching a certain level of awarenessDavid shares how doing yoga has helped him[10:59 – 24:36] Discovering Your True Purpose in Life
2020-11-3046 minContrarian CashflowRetiring Young On $15k Per Month In Passive Income - Rachel RichardsAt the age of 27, Rachel quit her job and retired, living off over $15,000 per month in passive income. Rachel has made a name for herself in the personal finance realm. She is the bestselling author of Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement. She has been featured on the Penny Hoarder and the New York Times and contracted to speak at colleges. She is a former financial advisor and a real estate investor with almost 40 rental units. Her valuable lessons have helped thousands of female millennials work their way out of financial despair. She has successfully done what no...
2020-11-0949 min
Bees With BenPODCAST EPISODE 17: Jill and John Richards from Nature’s Gold, Brisbane, AustraliaPODCAST EPISODE 17: Jill and John Richards from Nature’s Gold, Brisbane, Australia
I love a good team. There is a very beautiful saying by Mother Theresa that reads, "None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful." I have been doing a lot of thinking about what it means to work as a team, no matter how small that team might be. At Ben’s Bees, I do a lot of running around on my own, but each and every day...
2020-08-1931 min
The Jason Cavness ExperienceA talk with John Richards of Startup Ignition on the cavnessHR podcastOn this episode of the cavnessHR podcast we talk to John Richards - Entrepreneur Angel Investor Mentor Advisor https://www.cavnessHR.com jasoncavness@cavnessHR.com @cavnessHR across social media @jasoncavnessHR across social media Sign up to join the cavnessHR waitlist at https://cavnesshr.co/nrw John E. Richards is an entrepreneur, venture investor, mentor, and educator. His endeavors involve founding, operating, managing, selling, and investing in enterprises. Though he is a generalist, he mentors entrepreneurs frequently in soft...
2019-12-1526 min