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The True Tunes Podcast@45RPM The Sound of Revolution; JJT Speaks at Audiofeed 2025 (pt 4 of 4)In the final installment of our "True Tunes Live at Audiofeed 2025" series of 45RPM episodes, we listen in on John J. Thompson's speaking session dubbed "The Sound of Revolution." What does revolution sound like? What is countercultural music all about? This spirited conversation with a roomful of aspiring radicals provided some actionable perspective. (You'll have to forgive the challenging sound quality on this one. The tech was not in our favor. But it sounds much better than the boombox recordings we used to treasure after going to seminars at Cornerstone back in the day.)
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2025-09-0754 minThe True Tunes Podcast@45RPM Backstage with Sam Wade of the Hadestown Cast BandThe Tony Award-winning musical Hadestown is a fantastic retelling of the myths of Orpheus’ journey to the Underworld to rescue Eurydice alongside the marriage of Hades and Persephone, set amidst the visual and musical elements of New Orleans during the 1920s and 1930s. On this episode, we visit with guitarist, songwriter, and producer Sam Wade, who has been on the road with the traveling version of this stunning musical for most of the last year and will continue in that role again next year.
Wade has been a friend and collaborator of ours for a few years. He...
2025-07-0125 min
Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries25 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1015 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries24 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1008 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries23 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1005 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries22 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1009 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries21 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1018 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries20 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1010 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries19 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1010 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries18 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1014 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries17 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1014 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries16 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1014 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries15 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1012 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries14 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1011 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries13 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1012 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries12 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1003 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries11 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1009 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries10 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1012 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries09 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1005 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries08 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1010 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries07 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1009 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries06 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1005 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries05 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1025 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries04 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1021 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries03 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1012 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries02 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1027 minPoison Romance And Poison Mysteries01 - Poison Romance And Poison Mysteries by Charles John Samuel ThompsonDive into the captivating world of poisons with Charles John Samuel Thompson, a renowned writer and physician who penned numerous influential works on the subject. This podcast will guide you through various intriguing cases of poisoning, both infamous and obscure, as well as provide fascinating insights into the historical use of poisons. Thompsons expertise shines as he uncovers the mysteries of poisons and poisoning in this compelling narrative.
2025-06-1001 min
The True Tunes Podcast@45RPM "Jesus Music" pioneer John Fischer & Counterculture V. SubcultureJohn Fischer was making "Jesus Music" in the mid-1960s - before it was even a "thing." At a recent live event in Fullerton California, JJT invited Fischer to join the conversation and talk about those early countercultural days and how it all came together. Before there was an industry, a genre, or even a movement, there were kids with guitars and a desire to experience God in a meaningful, tangible way. Fischer went on to become one of the accidental innovators of a new style of music. But when the counterculture became a subculture - and a movement...
2025-04-1141 min
Prescribing ProsperityWhat BODES Well For Optimal Aging with Dr. Lynda Thompson – Part 2 (Ep. 41)What does it take to fuel both your body and your brain effectively? In this second installment with Dr. Lynda Thompson, John and Alex Soutsos dive into a riveting conversation about the essentials of diet, gut health, and the often underestimated power of protein. What changes can you make today for a healthier tomorrow?
Join hosts John and Alex as they explore nutrition essentials with Dr. Lynda Thompson, an expert in neurofeedback and biofeedback. Dr. Thompson offers insights on optimizing your daily protein intake, understanding the significance of your microbiome, and navigating the balance between prebiotics and...
2025-04-1049 minPrescribing ProsperityWhat BODES Well For Optimal Aging with Dr. Lynda Thompson – Part 1 (Ep. 40)Could breathing exercises be the key to cognitive longevity?
Join John and Alex Soutsos as they sit down with Dr. Lynda Thompson, a seasoned clinical psychologist specializing in neurofeedback and biofeedback. In part 1 of this episode, you’ll discover how simple changes in breathing can enhance cognition and learn about holistic strategies for improving your lifespan and your healthspan.
Key discussions in this episode include:
The importance of breathing techniques to calm your nervous system [00:13:15]
Brain training and the significance of the BODES acronym for brain health [00:05:23]
Insight into supporting healthy aging and cognitive sha...
2025-03-2744 min
TelecastPHScaling and Managing Support Teams Episode 7 :Building, Training, and Leading Remote Tech Teams with John GombocsIn this episode of Telecast PH, host Jeff Thompson engages in an insightful conversation with John Gombocs, a Global Training and Technical Support Manager with over 15 years of experience in building and managing remote tech teams. John unpacks the nuances of training, leading, and fostering collaboration across global teams in remote environments.Key Takeaways:-Addressing cultural differences to ensure effective training and communication.-Implementing asynchronous learning tools to maintain training consistency across time zones.-Strategies for engaging and motivating remote teams through gamification, peer mentorship...
2025-02-1958 min
The True Tunes PodcastSpecial 45RPM: Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville (Live Conversations w John J. Thompson)True Tunes Podcast host John J. Thompson recently celebrated the "soft-release" of his new novel, "The Ballad of the Lost Dogs of East Nashville," with live events at Vinyl Tap in East Nashville and The Wheaton Public Library in the Chicago area. This special edition features clips from both events as JJT takes questions from Fr. Preston Sharpe of Sacrament Church (and guests) in Nashville, and Jeff Elbel (Chicago Sun-Times, Illinois Entertainer) in Wheaton.
The episode also features a chapter from the fully produced audiobook and a bit of the original song "Sweet Marianne" by JJT featuring P...
2025-01-1156 minThe True Tunes PodcastGive Up The Dream? (JJT Talks To Writer/Director Thomas Torrey about Long December film)There’s a new “melancholy Christmas musical” to add to your list of indie film favorites, and when we had a chance to see an advance screening, we immediately knew that this story was YOUR kind of story. A hard-working, veteran singer-songwriter is trying to make it through to the end of another long year, wondering if it is time to lay down the dream. Boy does this one strike close to home.
Long December marks the acting debut of Stephen Williams of the band Jude Moses and sideman for the John Mark McMillan band. (McMilla...
2024-11-0641 min
The True Tunes PodcastChecking Russ Taff's Cover Story (with Taff, Steve Taylor and John Mark Painter) 6-time Grammy winner Russ Taff’s voice has defined the emotional potential of Gospel music for over half a century. His perfectly raspy tenor transcends genre and era, first as the lead vocalist for Gospel legends The Imperials, then as a phenomenally successful solo artist. That legacy now takes on a whole new depth as Taff unveils Cover Story, a collection of rock, soul, and Americana songs that resonate deeply with the struggles he has privately endured throughout his life onstage. Longtime fans may be surprised to find the Gospel singer interpreting tunes by The National, Prince, Blind Willie Johnson, Bob...
2024-08-211h 24The True Tunes PodcastJennifer Knapp Goes Back to KansasThere’s nothing like a relaxed, sit-down conversation – especially when discussing complicated things like faith, love, and art. True Tunes is committed to long-form dialogue in a world that is increasingly (and tragically) defined and governed by social media metrics and pithy one-liners. This conversation with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jennifer Knapp may be our longest yet – but we wouldn’t have it any other way.
Knapp has come a long way since her debut LP, Kansas, was certified Gold 25 years ago. She followed that with two more critically acclaimed and commercially successful LPs in the Christian music mar...
2024-08-172h 13
The PremiseJohn Jennings - Author - The Uncertainty Solution: How to Invest with Confidence in the Face of the UnknownJohn Jennings is the author of The Uncertainty Solution, which is a book on investing. But it’s anything but boring. It’s actually super entertaining and insightful, much like John himself. He also did everything you’re supposed to if your goal is to write a nonfiction book to build your brand.First, he wrote on a topic that sells, and has a unique point of view.But where he really excelled was in his process: He had a purpose and intent. He made sure he had a quality product. He takes advantage of market...
2024-07-231h 08The True Tunes PodcastGod Gave Rock and Roll To You: The Clash of the CCM Historians w Dr. Leah Payne and JJTDr. Leah Payne, author of the new book God Gave Rock and Roll To You, joins us to talk about the roots - and fruits - of the contemporary Christian music subculture. From the Pentecostal and Holiness movements of a century ago to the January 6th riots, Payne and host John J. Thompson wrangle with the odd and sometimes troubling history of the scene. You'll hear an amazing collection of historic and contemporary song clips along the way. Find the full show notes at TrueTunes.com/GodGaveRock.
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2024-03-041h 22The True Tunes PodcastMylon LeFevre (In His Own Words)Mylon LeFevre was an award-winning, genre-defining, trailblazing artist and songwriter who had a song cut by Elvis when he was just a teen, got kicked out of his family's legendary Souther Gospel band for wearing his sideburns too long, and released on the earliest and most significant Gospel Rock albums ever ("We Believe" circa 1970.) He went on to work with a Golden Rolodex full of mainstream rock royalty in the 70s, including George Harrison, Eric Clapton, The Who, and many others, before turning his life around in 1980 and channeling all of his creativity and passion into the production of...
2023-09-221h 26The True Tunes Podcast@45RPM John Pantano (Pantano/Salsbury) On Their 1977 Larry Norman Produced LP ”Hit The Switch”John Pantano’s rock and roll roots go back to the 1960s psychedelic rock scene and the very genesis of the Jesus Movement. He and his friend, the late Ron Salsbury, were the core of JC Power Outlet - one of the earliest Jesus Rock bands on the scene. After two albums for Myrrh Records, the two signed with Larry Norman’s vanguard Solid Rock label and changed their creative moniker to “Pantano Salsbury” for the release of their acclaimed, beloved (and doomed) 1977 album, Hit The Switch. That LP, long sought by collectors, is finally being remastered and re-released by Randy...
2023-07-2823 minThe True Tunes PodcastSpecial Edition: Couples Skate (Jukebox Takeover)This special Couples Skate episode of the True Tunes Podcast started out as a normal Jukebox feature for the Wild Harbors In Paris episode. But as we dug deeper and deeper into the world of amazing music made by couples, the dang thing demanded to become a separate show! So, we just rolled the Jukebox out into the middle of the rink for an extended exploration of music being made by married folks – from famous names to newlyweds.
And don’t miss the massive corresponding Spotify mix, curated by both JJT and his three-plus-decade music and l...
2023-06-3059 minThe True Tunes Podcast@45RPM U2’s Achtung Baby Jukebox RewindThis 45RPM episode opens the True Tunes Vault and finds a conversation host John J. Thompson had with friend, fan, and artist manager Nick Barre about U2's initially shocking album, Achtung Baby, 30 years after its original release. With the band back in the news - both for Bono's stunning new memoir Surrender and their corresponding collection of reimagined older songs - and the announcement of their Las Vegas homage to their 30-year-old re-birth - it seemed a good time to revisit this reflection.
Full Show Notes available at TrueTunes.com/Achtung
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2023-03-1023 minThe True Tunes PodcastOutsider Art w Finster & Yingst + Mountain Goats on The Jukebox (True Tunes Live)True Tunes host John J. Thompson recently traveled to Cleveland, TN, to speak at a festival in honor of Rev. Howard Finster – the enigmatic painter, pastor, and musician who first came to international prominence when his art was used on album covers by Talking Heads, R.E.M., and Adam Again, and is considered by some to be the father of contemporary folk art. Painter and woodcut printmaker Kreg Yingst, whose art has graced recent album projects by Vigilantes of Love and others, presented at the festival as well and joined John for a conversation. Plus, we crank up th...
2023-02-161h 31The True Tunes PodcastDrew Holcomb Comes To ClassDrew Holcomb is one of the most successful – and innovative – independent singer-songwriters working today. His rootsy, unadorned style has filled theaters and halls around the country, driven several singles up the Americana chart, seen some major placements in prominent films, television shows, and ad campaigns, and earned him a devoted fan base. Moon River, the festival he originally founded in Memphis, now draws tens of thousands of fans to Chattanooga, Tennessee, each September and has hosted Brandi Carlile, The National, Wilco, Dawes, Leon Bridges, Lord Huron, Allison Russell, Jason Isbell, The Avett Brothers, and so many more. So when True...
2023-01-041h 43The True Tunes Podcast@45RPM Calling Out The Ghosts: JJT & Michelle Thompson (The Wayside) + Producer Matt Goldman (Underoath, Luxury) discuss new musicIf you think True Tunes host and founder John J. Thompson is objective about music - merely a dispassionate observer or fact-gathering journalist... think again. "Before I wrote about music," he admits, "before I worked in the industry at all - before I promoted concerts or started True Tunes back in the 80s - I was a kid with a guitar, bad hair, and way more confidence than talent. Inspired by heroes like T Bone Burnett, Steve Taylor, Bob Dylan, Bono, Mark Heard, Bruce Cockburn, The 77s, and all of the bands Terry Scott Taylor was in, I knew...
2022-12-1941 minThe True Tunes PodcastSinging In The Choir w Nikki Lerner + Over The Rhine’s Nowhere Else Fest rocks the JukeboxWe knew that Over The Rhine’s Nowhere Else Festival was going to be something special. We've heard about the meals, the music, the songs being sung under a big tent in their wide Ohio backyard. And yes, we grew up seeing Over The Rhine play show after breathtaking show under a similar tent at the Cornerstone Festival in West Central Illinois. We knew it would be great. But we were still not prepared for just how wonderful two days of understated, organic, family-style music could be. A steady drizzle of rain couldn't come close to dampening the spirits on...
2022-11-222h 01The True Tunes Podcast@45RPM David Bunker on Artist Care and Nurturing the CreativeDavid Bunker, who currently serves as the chaplain of Judson University's Music Business and Entrepreneurship program, and has a long history as both a music industry leader and as an artist and songwriter himself, joins JJT to talk about the idea of "artist care" from the perspective of both creatives and those who wish to serve them. Bunker has been deeply embedded in the True Tunes DNA since John first shared his vision for a store, venue, magazine, and community that would dare to engage music - and art in general - with brain, heart, and guts fully engaged...
2022-11-1611 min
Job Search, Promotion, and Career Clarity: The Mid-Career GPS Podcast129: Closing the Confidence Gap with Kelli ThompsonSend us a textWhere are you struggling with your confidence? Everyone faces a challenge or obstacle in their career, and it’s only fair that our confidence is impacted by it. But other factors impact your decisions about whatever is next for your career, such as the “Golden Handcuffs.” Today’s guest has dealt with them and is here to talk about her favorite tips to help you make your next career decision. Meet Kelli Thompson, the author of the new book, “Closing the Confidence Gap: Boost Your Peace, Your P...
2022-11-0138 min
Practical AIData for AllPeople are starting to wake up to the fact that they have control and ownership over their data, and governments are moving quickly to legislate these rights. John K. Thompson has written a new book on the topic that is a must read! We talk about the new book in this episode along with how practitioners should be thinking about data exchanges, privacy, trust, and synthetic data.Join the discussionChangelog++ members support our work, get closer to the metal, and make the ads disappear. Join today!Featuring:John K. Thompson – LinkedIn, XC...
2022-10-1849 min
Million Dollar RelationshipsMillion Dollar Relationships - John Blake Welcome back to Million Dollar Relationship with Kevin Thompson! Today we are joined by John Blake. For the past 27 years, John has been a highly successful salesperson, sales manager, business owner, author, and sales and marketing, consultant. At age 23, whilst national sales manager of Arnette sunglasses Australiasia, in just three years John grew sales from a modest 750 thousand dollars per year to a whopping six million per year in turnover. John is obsessed with helping business people explode sales results using a unique process that empowers both them and their clients to be 100...
2022-10-1427 minThe True Tunes PodcastDavid Eugene Edwards of Wovenhand: Apocalypse Ain’t for the Faint of HeartFew artists have committed to the ethic of apocalyptic – even gothic – Americana as completely as Colorado’s David Eugene Edwards. From his early work with The Denver Gentlemen and 16 Horsepower to the last two decades of material he has offered via Wovenhand, Edwards practically haunts every stage, and album, with spirits that are simultaneously spectral and Biblical. On this episode of the True Tunes Podcast, John J. Thompson sits down with Edwards in front of a live audience at the Audiofeed Festival in Champaign, Illinois to talk about his origins, his musical concepts, and his mystical perspectives on everything from t...
2022-08-031h 21The True Tunes PodcastChagall Guevara: Revolutionary Art, Halcyon Days, & Long-Play Redemption (+ a Squint Jukebox Meltdown)The musical highways and byways of this great land are littered with the bedazzled corpses of countless, failed, one-shot rock bands. How many of them, though, would be able to enlist the support of thousands of fans three decades after their demise and raise over $140,000 to mix and master a long-lost live recording – and – release a new studio album – and – celebrate it all with a blistering live show at none other than Music City's hallowed Ryman Auditorium? That’s what Nashville’s Chagall Guevara just did. True Tunes’ John J. Thompson was invited to the band’s secret Music City rehearsal l...
2022-07-202h 11The True Tunes PodcastThe Cornerstone Festival: 10 Years Gone (and counting...)The original Woodstock Festival happened once. The Cornerstone Festival, however, gathered an unlikely and diverse group of rock and rollers from around the world to two different pieces of land 29 years in a row. Even as the so-called “Jesus Movement,” of the late 60s, and its’ fascinating musical soundtrack, transformed throughout the 80s into more of a subculture than a counterculture, and "Contemporary Christian Music" became more mainstream, Cornerstone kept the fire of revolution burning. With a radical lineup – both musically and educationally – this event was unique in the world. It was responsible for launching several artists not only into the t...
2022-06-292h 25
Rick Lee James Podcast NetworkEpisode 467 - The Jesus Music with John J. ThompsonVoices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 467 The Jesus Music with John J. ThompsonOn this episode I’m joined by John J Thompson, former Associate Dean of Trevecca Nazarene University’s School of Music in Nashville, Tennessee. He’s a speaker, producer, author, artist, and the founder of the podcast “True Tunes.” He is an expert on all things Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). As a consultant and historian he was interviewed for the new documentary “The Jesus Music Film”, which is now steaming on Hulu.“The Jesus Music” interviews some of Christian...
2022-05-0439 min
Voices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast)Episode 467 -The Jesus Music with John J ThompsonVoices In My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 467
The Jesus Music with John J. Thompson
On this episode I’m joined by John J Thompson, former Associate Dean of Trevecca Nazarene University’s School of Music in Nashville, Tennessee. He’s a speaker, producer, author, artist, and the founder of the podcast “True Tunes.” He is an expert on all things Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). As a consultant and historian he was interviewed for the new documentary “The Jesus Music Film”, which is now steaming on Hulu.
“The Jesus Music” interviews some of Christian music’s most recognizable...
2022-05-0439 minThe True Tunes Podcast@45RPM - Steve Scott & The Gospel of John as Creative Cultural Critique (pt 2)In this second installment of our conversation with poet, author, teacher, and pastor, Steve Scott, we listen in on a conversation he hosted in JJT's home a few years back. Following up on the theme of "the mission of sacred art" from Part 1, this time we hear about Steve's observations on The Gospel of John as both a call to - and an example of - creative cultural critique. Show notes and links available at TrueTunes.com/scott2
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2022-04-2708 minThe True Tunes PodcastSteve Scott on the Missional Purpose of Art (pt 1)Artist, author, poet, and pastor, Steve Scott, delivers a critical challenge to the question: “Why should art matter to everyone?” Scott has been producing rich, soulful art in a variety of media for over 50 years. He is an international speaker on the subject of Sacred Art and even served as the “Arts Editor” during the print magazine days of True Tunes in the 90s. This short episode delivers a soul-thumping vision of the missional purpose of art. In Part 2 we’ll hear about Scott’s growing conviction that the Gospel of John is itself both an example of, and a promotion...
2022-03-3006 min
Recall This Book77* Polynesia, Sea of Islands: with Christina ThompsonJohn and Elizabeth talk cultural renewal with Christina Thompson in this rebroadcast of a 2019 Recall this Book conversation. Her Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia both relates the history of Polynesia, and explores how histories of Polynesia are constructed.The discussion considers various moments of cultural contact between Polynesian and European thinkers and doers. Those range from the chart Tupaia drew for Captain Cook during the “first contact” era (above) to the moment ijn 1976 when the Hokule’a‘s traveled from Hawaii to Tahiti in a triumphant reconstruction of ancient Polynesian wayfinding. Thompson has fascinating thoughts on how the wor...
2022-03-1744 minThe True Tunes PodcastBruce Cockburn: Kicking at the Darkness for 50 Years (and counting!)We are beyond thrilled to welcome one of the most essential artists of the last half-century to the True Tunes Podcast. Bruce Cockburn has written over 350 songs and released 30 studio or live albums since 1970, and four different compilations. 22 of his albums have been certified either Gold or Platinum in Canada. He has received 13 Juno Awards, is in the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, and in 2001 he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at a ceremony that included testimonials by Midnight Oil’s Peter Garrett, Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies, and Bono. He holds multiple honorary Doctorate de...
2022-02-071h 58The True Tunes Podcast@45RPM - Cockburn Jukebox Overtime (with Chris Taylor)On our second episode of the new short-form TrueTunes@45RPM show, we bring you MORE Bruce Cockburn! Host John J. Thompson and singer/songwriter Chris Taylor continue their dive into 2 more favorites from Bruce: "Loner" and "Gospel of Bondage." For more info visit TrueTunes.com.
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2022-02-0510 minThe True Tunes PodcastHere’s To You! Michael Been (of The Call) From The VaultAs we crack open the True Tunes Vault once more, we unveil a previously unheard 1994 interview with Michael Been of The Call – one of the most under-rated and under-appreciated bands of the 80s. Peter Gabriel once called them “The Future of American Music” and The Chicago Tribune said they “may well be the closest thing America has ever had to its own U2.” Their urgent, inspiring, blood-and-guts rock and roll may have never gotten the attention it deserved, but those fortunate enough to have heard their music – either on record or in concert – were impacted for life. True Tunes’ John J. Thompson...
2022-01-251h 35The True Tunes PodcastFrom The Vault: Stonehill & Keaggy‘s Mutual Highway + Randy Tribute Sneak PeekOn this Special Edition, we introduce a new “spin-off” concept show we hope to launch next year called “From The Vault” with a previously unheard interview John J. Thompson conducted with Randy Stonehill and Phil Keaggy around the release of their 2009 album Mystery Highway. The two legendary artists were in rare form as they shared stories about their first meetings, their early days, and their unique camaraderie over the years. We also present a special medley of songs from the incredible new Stonehill tribute project There’s A Rainbow Somewhere, featuring contributions by Amy Grant, Sixpence None the Richer, Ashley Cle...
2021-12-0147 minThe True Tunes PodcastThe New Sacred Indie Underground: Beach Chapel, Lovkn, & Cross Worship Give Us A TourOn this ground-breaking episode of the True Tunes Podcast, we explore fascinating corners of the current - and quite compelling - world of indie music being made by artists determined to use their work for spiritual purposes. Many are crafting tunes specifically for worship, while others are using their voices to shine a light on issues related to justice, theology, or life in general. Adam Lamah (Beach Chapel,) Stephen Lufkin, (aka Lovkn,) and Troy Culbreth (Cross Worship,) act as tour guides into this growing scene. We hear about their unique stories – and the emerging community of young artists blazing th...
2021-11-181h 40
Saints and CinemaEpisode 37 - The Electric Jesus Joy Explosion with Chris White and John J. Thompson (NBFF 2021)Jay and Tim keep the Newport Beach Film Festival episodes rolling with the writer/director of Electric Jesus, Chris White, as well as Contemporary Christian Music historian and music advisor for the film, John J. Thompson. We talk about the film, the unique subculture of CCM, '80s Christian rock, the detailed reconstruction of the musical and period setting for the film, and a lot more. Tickets for Electric Jesus at the Newport Beach Film Festival (Thursday, October 28, 7:15 PM)See ELECTRIC JESUS (11/2/21, U.S., Canada, U.K.): https://geni.us/ElectricJesusListen to...
2021-10-181h 37The True Tunes PodcastJesus Music Movie Summit (Andy Erwin & Chris White) + Jesus on the MainlineLately, it seems Jesus not only rocks, but He’s also a movie star too. The Jesus Music, a documentary written, directed, and produced by The Erwin Brothers (“I Can Only Imagine,” “I Still Believe,” “Woodlawn,”) traces the roots of Contemporary Christian Music back to the Jesus Movement of the late ‘60s and early ‘70s via archival footage and new interviews with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Kirk Franklin, Michael Sweet, Toby Mac, and scores of other Christian artists and insiders. Electric Jesus is the fictional story of a Christian heavy metal band and the young ingenue that stows away on their RV a...
2021-09-211h 31
Restoring the Soul with Michael John CusickEpisode 189 - Dr. Curt Thompson, "Anatomy of the Soul, Part 1"“We are people who long for a world of beauty and goodness.” - Dr. Curt ThompsonOn this edition of Restoring the Soul, Michael welcomes our good friend, Dr. Curt Thompson, back to the podcast. This special in-person conversation has been edited from a 12-part video series with Dr. Curt Thompson and Michael John Cusick. As a special blessing for our listeners, Restoring the Soul is making these two conversations available in advance of Curt’s forthcoming book, The Soul of Desire, published by InterVarsity Press.In this podcast, we hope you will discover:What i...
2021-08-1439 minThe True Tunes PodcastThe Music of The Chosen Pt 2: Matthew S. NelsonWhen Dan Haseltine agreed to score The Chosen, a new episodic drama based on the life and ministry of Jesus and his disciples, he immediately turned to his friend and frequent musical collaborator, Matthew S. Nelson for help. Nelson, an accomplished cellist, guitarist, and songwriter had backed up Jars of Clay, Michael W. Smith, and other Christian artists in the past, but is currently more associated with mainstream indie, country, and alternative artists such as RaeLynn, Sleeping at Last, and Cheap Trick. In this episode, we’ll hear about the musical and spiritual journey that prepared Nelson for this mo...
2021-08-031h 26The True Tunes PodcastThe Music of The Chosen Pt 1: Dan Haseltine (Jars of Clay)Dan Haseltine (Jars of Clay) joins host John J. Thompson to talk about musical roots, finding a mission, and how past experiences prepared him for his current work scoring the massively successful and critically acclaimed television drama The Chosen. From the technical and creative challenges inherent in this kind of work to spiritual and theological concerns, this in-depth conversation is about listening carefully to the sound beneath the sound. Plus, in part 2, (coming soon) we talk with Haseltine’s musical partner in The Chosen, Matthew S. Nelson.
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2021-07-311h 31The True Tunes PodcastTrue Tunes Podcast Official TrailerListen to better music, and listen to music better.
After a twenty-year break – True Tunes is back! The tools are different this time. There’s no store, no venue, and no sponsored stages at a major festival. What we have now are lots of stories to tell about lessons learned, visions caught, questions articulated, and community embraced. Join host John J. Thompson and his wide range of guests as we dig for the good stuff. And whether you were a part of the journey with us the first time around, or you’re brand new to this...
2021-07-2211 minThe True Tunes PodcastRenaissance Man Jimmy Abegg (+ Peter Gabriel & Lowland Hum on the Jukebox)Call him a creative polymath or the quintessential Soul Man, but Jimmy Abegg (Rich Mullins' Ragamuffin Band, Steve Taylor & The Perfect Foil, The Charlie Peacock Group, Vector, etc) has been a reliable source of musical and visual beauty and coolness for over forty years. And now, with his vision fading, this veteran side-man and accomplished craftsman is settling into his new role as a blind visionary; still painting – still making music – and still offering graceful sketches of beauty in a damaged world. Join us as we visit with him in the brand new East Nashville studio built for him by fr...
2021-06-261h 34The True Tunes PodcastAmy Grant‘s Secret: 2 Jobs & A PrayerThrough countless slings and arrows, and her own mainstream pop superstardom, Amy Grant has remained the defining face and voice of contemporary Christian music for over forty years. She was the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, (followed by five more platinum albums, three multi-platinum albums, and four gold albums.) She was also the first CCM artist to have a #1 pop single and has placed 17 hits on the Top 40 Adult Contemporary chart. She has earned 6 Grammy Awards and numerous Dove and other statues. With sales in excess of 30 million units, Amy Grant is the best-selling contemporary Christian...
2021-05-201h 35The True Tunes PodcastNatalie Bergman’s Jesus Music for a New GenerationThird Man Records artist Natalie Bergman joins host John J. Thompson to talk about her stirring, vulnerable, and exceptionally cool new album, Mercy, and the heartbreaking tragedy that inspired it. Bergman, who until recently was best known as one-half of the alt-pop band Wild Belle, has crafted a collection of songs that has more in common with the Jesus Music of a half-century ago than anything released since. With that inspiration, we have loaded up the Jukebox with long-lost Jesus Music obscurities and will get a first-person account of what those days were like from our own producer, Bruce...
2021-05-101h 19The True Tunes PodcastRich Mullins: The Lost Interview Pt 2 (Rich + McVicker, Madeira & Webb + Andrew Peterson on the Jukebox)In Part 2 of this special episode we hear from our late friend, mentor, and guide, Rich Mullins via a long-lost interview conducted at the old True Tunes record store in Wheaton Illinois in 1995. We also check in with Mitch McVicker, Phil Madeira, and Derek Webb, and we listen to Andrew Peterson on the Jukebox. Rich’s Ragamuffin bandmates Jimmy Abegg, Aaron Smith, and Mark Robertson come back to close things out as well. It’s our longest and fullest episode yet and we are excited for everyone to hear it.
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2021-03-111h 48The True Tunes PodcastRich Mullins: The Lost Interview Pt. 1 (The Ragamuffins Set The Stage)To many, singer and songwriter Rich Mullins was a favorite artist; the man behind songs like “Awesome God,” “Creed,” and “Hold Me Jesus.” To others, he was an enigma—a beautifully inscrutable amalgam of passion, authenticity, vulnerability, and transcendence. To some, he was a friend, a benefactor, or even a brother. On this special two-part episode of the True Tunes Podcast we will revisit the legacy of this unlikely pilgrim through conversations with some of his closest compatriots, and by hearing from the man himself – in the form of a previously unheard, and recently unearthed interview conducted in the old True Tunes r...
2021-03-041h 07
Winning TeamsJohn Murphy on The Donald Thompson Podcast - How To Proactively Manage Your CareerRecently, the tables were turned and I was honored to be a guest on The Donald Thompson Podcast. Shared here is that very episode and it was such a great experience. Donald is a fabulous speaker and fellow business coach as well as a great podcast host. In this special episode, Donald and I discuss a topic that is very dear to my heart: Managing your career. In addition to our discussion on challenging yourself and ensuring that you are doing your current job well, the key message from this episode is to take control and ownership...
2021-02-2436 minThe True Tunes PodcastPhil Madeira (Part 2 of 2) Jazz, Scapegoats, & ResolutionHost John J. Thompson is back in the living room of writer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist Phil Madeira (Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, John Scofield,) to talk about his recent solo projects, Providence, Crickets, Open Heart, and Hornet’s Nest as they wrap up this wide-ranging chat. The conversation gets into pretty deep waters right out of the gate, with Phil sharing some very vulnerable context about personal relationship challenges, the pain that came with the loss of a loved one, his own search for answers, and his commitment to staying true to his calling and how that has shaped his...
2021-02-181h 15
Warriors, Weapons and Challenging AuthorityTop Rated .45 Cal Pistol in 2021During the late 19th century and early 20th century, the U.S. Cavalry began trials to replace their sidearm arsenal of issued .45 Colt Single Action Army (SAA) in favor of the more modern and versatile double-action revolver in .45 Colt.
After the example of the Cavalry, the Army in turn had fielded versions of double-action revolvers in .38 Long Colt. It was eventually evaluated that the .38-caliber round was significantly less effective in overall stopping-power than the .45 Colt against determined opponents in cases such as the Moro juramentado warriors, who were encountered in the Moro Rebellion.[3][4][5][6] The then-current issue rifle, the .30-40...
2021-01-2424 min
High Octane LeadershipHow to Proactively Manage Your Career, with Executive Coach John MurphyJohn Murphy is an executive coach who thrives on building winning teams and making the most out of his clients' careers. Today he talks about the fallacy of time management, why you need to win in the job you're in, and why an Irishman living in France is helping clients in North Carolina.John's Podcasts:Winning TeamsA Life and a LivingThe Donald Thompson Podcast is hosted by Walk West CEO, mentor, investor, and Diversity and Inclusion Consultant Donald Thompson.Music for this episode provided by Jensen Reed from his s...
2021-01-0636 minThe True Tunes PodcastMarc Byrd ”Hidden” BONUS Episode w Marc Byrd: (Hammock Live, Theology, and TT Patreon Launch)This is an out-of-sequence "bonus track" from the conversation with Marc Byrd (Hammock, Common Children) that was hidden on the Show Notes page for the previous episode, and only a handful of folks found it. If you have not heard that episode check it out first. Here, Marc and John talk about the possible return of Hammock, and maybe even Common Children, in concert - and riff a bit more on the challenge of pursuing theological understanding. This "bonus track" also represents the launch of the new True Tunes PATREON program. In the future, extended conversations such as this...
2020-12-0120 min
EntertainmentsThe Reading of a ChapterIn which John WM Thompson avoids thinking about politics by sedating himself and reciting the first draft of the first chapter of a gothic novel in progress.
2020-11-0420 min
The Premise028 - John Vorhaus - AuthorJeniffer and Chad talk with John Vorhaus about what it takes to be a good comic writer and how some of those things may be inborn. They discuss everything from his writing process, and his experience teaching comedy writing all over the world, to ultimate frisbee, poker, and dumb jokes. And, yes, there really was a Russian version of Married with Children. John worked on that show and learned some valuable lessons about how comedy isn't always universal. So, knowing your audience is key.
2020-09-011h 06
High Octane LeadershipInn Flow CEO John Erhart's Commitment to Constant ImprovementSometimes the journey to success means getting knocked down and figuring out how to get back up again. And for today’s guest, it means navigating the hotel industry in the middle of a worldwide pandemic that has devastated the market.John Erhart is the founder and CEO of Inn Flow, a hotel management platform that consolidates all hotel operational needs into one comprehensive solution.Obviously, the hotel industry isn’t in a great spot right now, but Inn Flow is handling this situation the way that John handles everything – by committing to constant improvement.
2020-08-1931 minThe True Tunes PodcastLiz Vice: Worship, Soul, Struggle, Grace...In this episode we visit with songwriter, singer, artist, and worship leader, Liz Vice who gets real with us about the challenges, joys, discouragement, and hope she has experienced since the 37-year old Portland native launched a full-time music career, almost by accident, five years ago. She offers her unique perspective and wisdom as a woman of color in these challenging days and we take a listen to her music and a sampling of some of the incredible collaborations she has done with artists like Propaganda, Blitzen Trapper, Sandra McCracken, John Mark McMillan, and others.
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2020-06-071h 07The True Tunes PodcastJukebox Takeover #1 (Enchantment) King’s X, Sam (Leslie) Phillips, Johnny Cash, The ChoirOn this Special Edition of the True Tunes Podcast we continued the "Enchantment" theme from Episode Nine by looking at four albums that had that effect, in very different ways, on our host, John J. Thompson. It's an all music episode - the first of its kind - an original of the species. (Make sure to listen to the conversation with Producer and Songwriter Ian Fitchuk on Episode Nine if this is your first time with us!)
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2020-05-3055 minThe True Tunes PodcastOutsiders w Daniel Smith of Danielson + Adam Again & Dylan’s Foul Murder (Salute to Prine and Withers)Join us for this wide-ranging conversation with singer, songwriter, producer, and artist Daniel Smith of Danielson / Danielson Famile / Brother Danielson “fame,” with Jukebox reflections on the 1986 debut album by Adam Again and the surprise new murder ballad by Bob Dylan. We also pay tribute to John Prine and Bill Withers in this reflection on the power, and beauty, of music by, and for, outsiders.
Find the COMPLETE SHOW NOTES HERE or here: https://truetunes.com/episode-eight-daniel-smith-of-danielson-adam-again-dylans-foul-murder-salute-to-prine-and-withers/
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2020-04-1750 minThe True Tunes PodcastSpecial Edition #1: Phil Keaggy Uncut! with Rex Paul and John J. Thompson (Happy Birthday Phil!)SPECIAL EDITION #1: Happy Birthday, Phil Keaggy! – Listen to the uncut conversation between Phil Keaggy, Rex Paul, and host John J. Thompson, conducted shortly before the release of their blistering rock project, Illumination, last year. How did a piece of long-lost tape and 20 seconds of audio from fifty years ago become a whole new song? How does an artist as accomplished as Keaggy approach life as an indie? How does collaboration speak into his work after all these years?
You heard some short clips of this on the Pilot episode of the podcast last year, but now you ge...
2020-03-241h 02The True Tunes PodcastEddie DeGarmo + Best Albums of 2019 & Brian Healy TributeOn this episode of the True Tunes Podcast host, John J. Thompson visits with pioneering artist and music industry leader Eddie DeGarmo for a wide-ranging conversation. We also take a look back at some of the best albums of 2019 and give a toast to our good friend, the late, great Brian Healy of Dead Artist Syndrome.
Full Show Notes Available Here or here: https://truetunes.com/episode-six-eddie-degarmo-best-albums-of-2019-brian-healy-tribute/
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2020-01-2059 minThe True Tunes PodcastTrue Tunes Reunion Pt 2: Michael McDermott & John J. Thompson (+ After The Fire & Avett Brothers on the Jukebox)In Part Two of our "live" True Tunes 30-Year Reunion we listen in on JJT’s conversation with singer-songwriter Michael McDermott, and Jeff Elbel’s interview of JJT, plus we get After The Fire and Avett brothers on the Jukebox.
Check out the FULL SHOW NOTES HERE, or here: https://truetunes.com/podcast-ep-5-michael-mcdermott-jjt-after-the-fire-avett-brothers/
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2019-10-3158 minThe True Tunes PodcastChrista Wells (+ Sam Phillips & DeGarmo & Key on the Jukebox)Host John J. Thompson talks with independent singer, songwriter Christa Wells and reflects on the latest album by Sam Phillips (World On Sticks) and the 1979 classic, Straight On, by DeGarmo and Key on the True Tunes Jukebox. Listeners also get a sneak peek at a song from the film Electric Jesus and a listen to a song from the very first performance by The 77s in 1979 (as The Scratch Band) in honor of their 40th Anniversary!
Check out THE FULL SHOW NOTES HERE, or here: https://truetunes.com/true-tunes-podcast-episode-three-show-notes/
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2019-09-1249 min
NO SHAME PODCAST WITH JOHN GROOTERSJohn J. Thompson | Jesus, Bread, and MusicJohn J. Thompson is a music consultant, a writer, a producer, the Associate Dean of the Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts, and a self-described coffee connoisseur. But one day, during a conversation with a professional baker, John was enlightened to the drastic differences between processed white bread compared to the authentic way bread was once made. From then on imitation white bread just didn’t cut it anymore. Then John began to think about the deeper things in life – who we are in God and in community. White bread didn’t cut it there either. Visit John's website...
2019-09-1152 minThe True Tunes PodcastEpisode One (Charlie Peacock)Grammy Award winning producer, songwriter, and artist Charlie Peacock has worked with artists like Civil Wars, Switchfoot, Ruby Amanfu, and others, and his songs have been recorded by Amy Grant, dc Talk, Bela Fleck and more, but back when True Tunes' founder John J Thompson was just getting his idea out of the blocks Charlie was one of his favorite artists and deepest inspirations. One night, at the Cornerstone Festival in 1989, Charlie offered John some advice that shaped his life and work in profound ways. Recently, 30 years on since that initial meeting, the two got back together to talk...
2019-07-0352 min
Gimmie 10Gimmie 10 Episode 10-David Byrne's Film True StoriesThis week Jim is on vacation so olivia Thompson steps in to discuss the genre defying 1986 film "True Stories."
2019-05-1910 min
Undercover Jetsetter TVTalking Shagging with Legend Big John ThompsonIf you come to the south – for either vacation or to move down here -- you will need to learn about beach music and shagging.And it is not the shagging of Austin Powers. No this is the dance of the south.And we will talk to a legend about it. His name is Big John Thompson.I am sipping on the Jetsetter Mule with bourbon, spiced rum, and Bai Gingerale. You can see it on our mixology page on www.UndercoverJetsetter.com/mixology.There is beach music here which has Southern roots in rhythm and bl...
2019-04-2511 min
Breakfast At Stinson's: Convos on SuccessJohn Asher Thompson III: On Rhythm & Poetry, Gen Z and Surviving High SchoolJohn Asher Thompson III, also known as Boe, was born 5 days before 9/11. He survived the NICU at St. David's Hospital, came home with monitors and wires attached, and took drops of caffeine to keep his breathing regular. That scrawny kid is now 6'1" and 230 lbs and is the starting guard on his HS football team. He loves music, friends and driving. He talks what success looks like to him. #success #breakfastatstinsons
2018-11-0655 min
Breakfast At Stinson's: Convos on SuccessJohn Asher Thompson Sr: How to Survive Vietnam, Cancer and Parkinson's and Not Lose Your Sense of HumorThe original John Asher Thompson joins Breakfast at Stinsons in this episode to talk about his life, from a small west Texas town to the Gulf of Tonkin and later all over the world with Delta Airlines. A wonderful husband and dad, cancer survivor and Parkinson's combatant, and a naval aviator who flew 220 missions off carriers in Vietnam too, John Sr. shares his views on what a successful life looks like to him, with some great stories and a host of memories of times gone by.
2018-10-031h 16
Breakfast At Stinson's: Convos on SuccessDean (Coach) Campbell: Football, Destiny, and Darrell RoyalDean Campbell is a good friend and fine man. He has coached at the D1 level for 38 years, both as a position coach and coordinator. He has coached in 20 bowl games and also coached 2 players in the College Football Hall of Fame. He finished his coaching career by turning around the Hyde Park High School football team and has left a powerful legacy as a mentor, coach and example for countless young men and women at every stop along the way. Every time I talk to Coach I learn something and hope you will too! On th...
2018-09-2048 min
Breakfast At Stinson's: Convos on SuccessChase Heard: Heeding the Call and the Passion of Howler Bros.Raised in Florida, artist and designer, Chase Heard was educated in Virginia, where he developed his painting skills and met the friends who would become the band Wrinkle Neck Mules. After several years painting and playing music with the Mules he relocated to Austin, TX to pursue his passion for design. He received his Masters of Architecture at University of Texas and worked as an architect for a number of years before turning his efforts to developing the Howler Brothers clothing brand. He continues to work and live in Austin, TX designing, painting, making music, and hanging with his f...
2018-09-2059 min
Breakfast At Stinson's: Convos on SuccessMarty Bowen: Cowtown, Beantown, Tinseltown. Right on TimeRaised in Fort Worth, Texas, Marty Bowen has reached the pinnacle of success in Hollywood, having produced films like for Love, Simon (2018), the Twilight Saga (2008) The Maze Runner (2014), Maze Runner: The Death Cure (2018) and Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials (2015) and First Man (2018) with Ryan Gosling and Academy-Award winning director, Damien Chazelle, which is in theaters now. On this episode, old friends, John and Marty discuss plans for living, the film business, failure and of course, success.
2018-09-181h 00
Behind The DishCoach Mitch Thompson McLennan Community College talks recruiting, culture, commitment to being the best, and off season workCoach Mitch Thompson lays out a simple formula for success to get to the next level. This is a must listen for any coach, player, or parent involved in the game. Among the most highly respected coaches and recruiters in college baseball, Mitch Thompson is in his fifth year as head coach at McLennan Community College. His coaching career spans three decades and includes 23 years coaching at the NCAA Division 1 level including 22 years in the Big 12 and Southeastern Conferences.Thompson was named MCC head coach prior to the 2014 season and immediately began rebuilding the program to...
2018-07-0535 min
IntersectEpisode 18: John Joseph Thompson Pt. 2John J. Thompson is a 30-year music industry veteran, author, songwriter, artist, producer and teacher who currently serves as Associate Dean of the Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts and as Director of Publishing for E One Nashville. Until recently he was Creative Director at Capitol CMG Publishing. His abiding passions for authentic, spiritually alive art, transformative community, innovative business practices, artisanal living, and home roasted coffee are explored in his new book. Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate; Crafting a Hand Made Faith in a Mass Market World (Zondervan / Harper Collins 2015) and can be found throughout his professional, creative and...
2017-05-3158 minIntersectEpisode 17: John Joseph Thompson (Pt.1)John J. Thompson is a 30-year music industry veteran, author, songwriter, artist, producer and teacher who currently serves as Associate Dean of the Trevecca School of Music and Worship Arts and as Director of Publishing for E One Nashville. Until recently he was Creative Director at Capitol CMG Publishing. His abiding passions for authentic, spiritually alive art, transformative community, innovative business practices, artisanal living, and home roasted coffee are explored in his new book. Jesus, Bread, and Chocolate; Crafting a Hand Made Faith in a Mass Market World (Zondervan / Harper Collins 2015) and can be found throughout his professional, creative and...
2017-05-2458 min