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The Two Authors’ PodcastAI As A Tool with Kevin McLaughlinUSA Today sci-fi and fantasy bestseller Kevin McLaughlin joins Nick and Doug to discuss building a prolific catalogue, his amazing ability to recall plots, and the benefits and shortfalls of using AI to help your author career. Yup, they brave the crossfire and talk about one the hottest and most controversial subjects in the author world today.
Links from the Show:
https://kevinomclaughlin.com/
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-McLaughlin/author/B004WYXIUO
https://www.facebook.com/kevins.studio
Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for e...2025-06-2439 minThe Two Authors’ PodcastAI As A Tool with Kevin McLaughlinUSA Today sci-fi and fantasy bestseller Kevin McLaughlin joins Nick and Doug to discuss building a prolific catalogue, his amazing ability to recall plots, and the benefits and shortfalls of using AI to help your author career. Yup, they brave the crossfire and talk about one the hottest and most controversial subjects in the author world today.
Links from the Show:
https://kevinomclaughlin.com/
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-McLaughlin/author/B004WYXIUO
https://www.facebook.com/kevins.studio
Link to our friends at Vellum where you can create beautiful books for e...2025-06-2439 min
Brave New Bookshelf40 - Balancing Joy and Technology in Writing with Kevin McLaughlinIn this episode of Brave New Bookshelf, hosts Steph Pajonas and Danica Favorite engage in an enlightening conversation with prolific sci-fi author and AI enthusiast, Kevin McLaughlin. With over 100 novels under his belt, Kevin shares his insights on the transformative role of AI in the publishing industry, highlighting how he integrates AI tools into his writing, cover design, and marketing processes. Kevin's balanced approach to AI — using it to enhance creativity while preserving the joy of writing — offers valuable lessons for authors navigating this evolving landscape. Visit our website https://bravenewbookshelf.com to view the full episode notes, links and...2025-05-0845 min
At the Jazz Band BallJazz drummers, 1920s-40s, pt 2Early jazz drummers, pt. 2. Featuring: Buddy Gilmore, Chick Webb, Sonny Greer, George Wettling, Dave Tough, Gene Krupa, Papa Jo Jones.Music: Castle House Rag, Vote for Mr. Rhythm, Liza (All The Clouds'll Roll Away), Jumpin' Pumpkins, Drummer's Delight, Three Little Words, Shine, Sing Sing Sing, Drum Boogie, Sent for You Yesterday (And Here You Come Today), Delta Serenade. 2025-04-0449 min
At the Jazz Band BallJazz drummers, 1920s-40s - part 1Featuring: Baby Dodds, Zutty Singleton, Sid Catlett, Viola Smith, Sidney Bechet, Louis Armstrong, James P. Johnson, Pee Wee Russell; Songs include: Spooky Drums, China Boy, Sugar Foot Strut, I Found a New Baby, Moppin' and Boppin', Rose Room, Mop Mop, Steak Face. 2025-03-1349 min
At the Jazz Band BallEXTRA: Benny Carter Interview Clips 1992, Smithsonian Jazz Oral HistoryBenny Carter Recorded June 14, 1992, Courtesy of Smithsonian Jazz Oral HistoryThis native New Yorker made memorable impressions as a great bandleader and improviser. Largely self-taught, Benny Carter's first instrument was the trumpet, although the alto saxophone eventually became his principal instrument. He participated in tours with Jazz at the Philharmonic and wrote arrangements for singers including Ray Charles, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong. Carter received numerous awards, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1987.Complete Transcript (145 pages) View PDFClip 1: MP3 Family Musical HistoryClip 2: MP3 First SaxophoneClip 3...2025-02-2309 min
At the Jazz Band BallBenny Carter Benny Carter, alto sax, trumpet - Rambling in C (1937), Plain Dirt (1929), That's How I Feel Today (1929), Six or Seven Times (1929), Keep a Song in Your Soul (1930), Chinatown My Chinatown (1930), Keep a Song in Your Soul (1930), Symphony in Riffs (1933), Waltzing the Blues (1936), When Lights Are Low (1936), Cow Cow Boogie (1942). Featuring: McKinney's Cotton Pickers, The Little Chocolate Dandies, Fletcher Henderson Orchestra, Benny Carter and His Harlem Club Orchestra, Benny Carter and His Swing Quartet, Ella Mae Morse with Freddie Slack and His Orchestra.2025-02-0942 min
At the Jazz Band BallJazz in 1925Featuring: Louis Armstrong, California Ramblers, Coon-Sanders Original Nighthawk Orchestra, Art Tatum, Fats Waller, Bix Beiderbecke, Bessie Smith.Songs: Dinah, Gut Bucket Blues, Clap Hands! Here Comes Charlie!, Flamin' Mamie, Tea For Two, Squeeze Me, Davenport Blues, St. Louis Blues.2025-01-0841 min
At the Jazz Band BallChristmas Jazz 1920s 30s 40sHoliday jazz featuring: Peggy Lee, Ella Logan, Victoria Spivey, Lonnie Johnson, Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Julia Lee, Fletcher Henderson, Claude Thornhill, John Kirby, Putney Dandridge, and Fats Waller.Songs include: Jingle Bells, Winter Weather, Santa Claus Came in the Spring, There's Frost on the Moon, Every Day's a Holiday, Snowy Morning Blues, Snowfall, Arab Dance, Bounce of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Christmas Spirits, Chistmas Without Santa Claus.2024-12-0152 min
At the Jazz Band BallBONUS show - Christmas Jazz, 20s-40sBonus show, Christmas jazz 1940s. Featuring: Peggy Lee (with Art Lund and Benny Goodman): Winter Weather (1941) and Julia Lee and Her Boyfriends (1948): Christmas Spirits. Regular Christmas show to appear in a couple of weeks. Enjoy!2024-11-2307 min
The Future Is Bright PodcastEP #44: A Law Firm Merger of Equals with Scott Kadish and Kevin McLaughlin“We wanted it to be a true merger of equals,” says Scott Kadish, who, along with Kevin McLaughlin, are Co-Managing Partners at the newly merged UB Greensfelder. On today’s episode of The Future is Bright, the two men talk to host Chris Batz about what can happen when two firms marry their considerable strengths to make themselves even more competitive and able to take on bigger, more complex work. It’s not an overnight process. It’s the result of long, thoughtful considerate discussions, where all concerns and needs are met, responsibilities are divided fairly and sensibly, and where care...2024-11-0539 minThe Future Is Bright PodcastEP #44: A Law Firm Merger of Equals with Scott Kadish and Kevin McLaughlin“We wanted it to be a true merger of equals,” says Scott Kadish, who, along with Kevin McLaughlin, are Co-Managing Partners at the newly merged UB Greensfelder. On today’s episode of The Future is Bright, the two men talk to host Chris Batz about what can happen when two firms marry their considerable strengths to make themselves even more competitive and able to take on bigger, more complex work. It’s not an overnight process. It’s the result of long, thoughtful considerate discussions, where all concerns and needs are met, responsibilities are divided fairly and sensibly, and where care...2024-11-0539 min
At the Jazz Band BallHalloween Jazz - 1920s, 30s, 40s.Jazz as "The Devil's Music," 1920s, 30s, 40s. Featuring: Louis Armstrong, Marion Harris, Fats Waller, Hot Lips Page, Jelly Roll Morton, Mildred Bailey, Louis Prima, Cab Calloway, Bessie Smith, Billie Holiday.Songs: The Skeleton in the Closet, I'm a Jazz Vampire, Dry Bones, Skull Duggery, Boogaboo, Ghost of a Chance, Mr. Ghost is Going to Town, The Ghost of Smokey Joe, Haunted House Blues, Ghost of Yesterday,2024-10-0842 min
The DOC PodcastHow Physical Therapy Can Help Dental Professionals (w/Kevin McLaughlin,PT,Cert MDT) [Ep.72]Dentistry is a very physical profession and many dental professionals suffer from chronic pain in their neck, back, wrists, and forearms. The pain can be so severe that it forces us to reduce our workload and can even lead to depression, chemical dependence, and suicide. Unfortunately, most dental professionals were never taught correct ergonomics and posture, and that’s why I wanted to have Kevin McLaughlin, PT, Cert MDT on the show! Kevin specializes in treating mechanical disorders of the spine and extremities, and he and I discuss the following:How Kevin got interested in physical therapy and how h...2024-10-031h 13
At the Jazz Band BallAJBB Extra! Bubber, Bix, and Hoagy.AJBB Extra! Bubber, Bix, and Hoagy Carmichael and His Orchestra. "Rockin' Chair" (1930). What a band: Benny Goodman (Saxophone, Clarinet) Bud Freeman (Tenor Saxophone) Tommy Dorsey (Trombone) Jimmy Dorsey (Alto Saxophone) Jack Teagarden (Trombone) Bix Beiderbecke (Cornet) Bubber Miley (Trumpet) Joe Venuti (Violin) Irving Brodsky (Piano) Eddie Lang (Guitar) Gene Krupa (Drums). Enjoy!2024-09-2104 min
At the Jazz Band BallJames P. JohnsonThe Father of Stride Piano. Featuring: Carolina Shout, Harlem Strut, The Charleston, Jingles, Blue Spirit Blues, You've Got to be Modernistic, Snowy Morning Blues, Yamekraw. 2024-09-0850 min
At the Jazz Band BallFats Waller DuetsFeaturing collaborations with: James P. Johnson, Alberta Hunter, Elizabeth Handy, Herman Autrey, Una Mae Carlisle, The Deep River Boys, Myra Johnson, Lee Wiley, Ada Brown. 2024-08-0141 min
Cold and MissingCold and Missing: Kevin Jay Ayotte In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Kevin Jay Ayotte, a three-year-old boy from Bemidji, Minnesota, in 1982. Kevin, who was partially deaf and unable to vocalize, vanished alongside his beloved puppy, Flash, triggering a massive search effort involving over 200 volunteers and law enforcement agencies, including the FBI. Despite extensive searches spanning thousands of acres no sign of Kevin or his puppy are found. It was initially uncertain whether an abduction or a tragic accident had taken place but over time police do shift to abduction. Listen as we explore the twists and turns of this haunting...2024-07-2520 min
At the Jazz Band BallFats WallerMusic's big bundle of joy. Featuring: I Ain't Got Nobody, Carolina Shout, That's All, Sugar, Squeeze Me, (What Did I Do to Be So) Black and Blue, Ain't Misbehavin', Honeysuckle Rose, Then I'll Be Tired of you.2024-07-1338 min
The Remote CMOThe Tech PR Masterclass: Bluevine's Kevin McLaughlin Approach to Modern Public RelationsIn this edition of Marketing Masterclass, we sit down with Kevin McLaughlin, Senior Director of PR and Communication at Bluevine, to discuss the ins and outs of successful modern tech public relations. Kevin shares valuable insights on relationship building, media pitching, managing executive expectations, and leveraging data-driven storytelling, drawing from his extensive 25 years of experience in B2B PR.
Key Takeaways:
Building strong relationships with reporters, producers, and editors is crucial for PR success. Focus on being a resource and understanding their needs.
When pitching media, avoid over-editorializing and give reporters the kernel of the story, allowing them...2024-06-1935 min
At the Jazz Band BallThe EmpressBessie Smith (1894-1937), the Empress of the Blues. Featuring: Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out, St. Louis Blues, Beale Street Mama, Cake Walkin' Babies From Home, Backwater Blues, After You've Gone, Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl, Gimme a Pigfoot (and a Bottle of Beer).2024-06-0544 min
At the Jazz Band BallJazz SmithsA prevalent American surname, ”Smith" also shows up frequently in jazz. Assembled together in one show, Bessie, Pinetop, Willie "The Lion," Viola, Stuff, Clara, Mamie, Trixie... make up an extraordinary lineup.2024-05-0542 min
Welcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business LeadersKevin McLaughlin, Co-Founder & CCO, and Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO, J. McLaughlin – Dressed for Success: Designing a brand's future with customer-centric simplicity (re-broadcast)The sign of a strong apparel brand isn't always about covering every billboard. It's about longevity, steady growth, and speaking the customer's language. And today's two guests certainly know how to do that. On this episode, we're sitting down with Kevin McLaughlin, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of J. McLaughlin, and Mary Ellen Coyne, the company's CEO. Kevin started J.McLaughlin in 1977 with his brother, Jay. They envisioned a timeless lifestyle brand with a legacy of style and a spirit of connection. And they did just that, opening their first shop on 74th Street and Third Avenue...2024-05-0137 min
The SafariInfusing a Classic Brand with Fresh Relevance: Kevin McLaughlin and Mary Ellen Coyne of J.McLaughlinKevin McLaughlin, Co-Founder and Creative Director and Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO, are the dynamic duo behind J.McLaughlin.
Kevin McLaughlin is the creative force behind the impeccably designed clothing and accessories at J.McLaughlin. Since the late seventies when Kevin and his brother opened their first shop on 74th Street and Third Avenue in Manhattan, Kevin’s taste and design sense have guided the J.McLaughlin collections.
Mary Ellen Coyne is the CEO of J.McLaughlin. Coyne joined J.McLaughlin in 2016 as the brand’s first female CEO and oversees all aspects...2024-04-1136 min
At the Jazz Band BallJazz trumpet, 1920s-40sGreat jazz trumpet playing from the 20s, 30s, and 40s, featuring: Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, Bubber Miley, Roy Eldridge, Jabbo Smith, Hot Lips Page, and others.2024-04-0145 min
A Mejer JourneyEpisode 92: Kevin McLaughlin, CPA, Centri Business Consulting, LLCKevin McLaughlin leads Centri Consulting’s Cannabis Practice, providing SEC reporting, IPO readiness, and so much more to public and private companies. In this episode, Kevin will discuss how Centri Consulting supports cannabis businesses and what the common denominator is amongst those who succeed versus those who endlessly struggle to build a strong business foundation. Tune in to learn more!
2024-03-2920 min
At the Jazz Band BallElla FitzgeraldA loving look at the career and times of The First Lady of Song, Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring songs: Love and Kisses, A Tisket-A-Tasket, Flying Home, How High the Moon, Stompin' at the Savoy, Spring Can Really Hang You Up the Most. 2024-03-1148 min
At the Jazz Band BallEarly Cleveland JazzLive and early recorded jazz from Cleveland, OH. Featuring Andy Kirk, Woody Herman, Bix Beiderbecke, Will Marion Cook, Noble Sissle, Artie Shaw, Art Tatum, Perry Como, Tad Dameron, Sarah Vaughan, 2024-02-2140 min
At the Jazz Band BallJazz Soundies, 1940-46Early music video soundtracks, 1940-1946, featuring: Louis Jordan, Duke Ellington, Roy Eldridge, Anita O'Day, The International Sweethearts of Rhythm, et al. 2024-02-0538 min
Cold and MissingCold and Missing: Kevin McClamKevin McClam, a 14-year-old boy, went missing on March 30, 1997, from the Naval Weapons Station military base near Goose Creek, South Carolina. His mother, Tracey, noticed his absence on Easter Sunday when he didn't show up for a meal. Base security initially dismissed Kevin as a runaway, despite no evidence to support this theory. Two days after his disappearance, Kevin's clothes were found spray-painted along a dirt road near a construction site. A year later, a search involving 140 individuals, including divers and sniffer dogs, was conducted, but no trace of Kevin was found. In May 2005, a credible tip led the...2024-01-2520 min
At the Jazz Band BallEarly Louis Armstrong, 1923-1930.Louis Armstrong's earliest recorded solos resonated with personality, charisma, and rhythmic swing — enough to transform both instrumental and vocal jazz. Featuring "Chimes Blues," "Snake Rag," "Heebie Jeebies," "Sugar Foot Stomp," "West End Blues," and many others.2024-01-2342 min
At the Jazz Band BallDetroit Jazz Clubs, 1920s-40sDetroit has a remarkable jazz tradition starting in the 1920s. Venues both palatial (Graystone, Fox, Club Plantation, Paradise) and small (Band Box, Palms) hosted great jazz. Featuring Jean Goldkette, McKinney's Cotton Pickers, Chocolate Dandies, Earl Hines, and Billie Holiday.2024-01-0838 minWelcome to the Arena from ICR – Conversations with Today's Innovators & Business LeadersKevin McLaughlin, Co-Founder & CCO, and Mary Ellen Coyne, CEO, J.McLaughlin – Dressed for Success: Designing a brand's future with customer-centric simplicityThe sign of a strong apparel brand isn't always about covering every billboard. It's about longevity, steady growth, and speaking the customer's language. And today's two guests certainly know how to do that.On this episode, we're sitting down with Kevin McLaughlin, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of J.McLaughlin, and Mary Ellen Coyne, the company's CEO. Kevin started J.McLaughlin in 1977 with his brother, Jay. They envisioned a timeless lifestyle brand with a legacy of style and a spirit of connection. And they did just that, opening their first shop on 74th Street and Third Avenue...2023-12-0635 min
At the Jazz Band BallChristmas Jazz, 1920s-40sJazz and blues music from the 1920s-40s. Featuring: Louis Prima, Jack Teagarden, Bessie Smith, Elzadie Robinson, Fats Waller, Benny Goodman, and others. 2023-11-3040 min
At the Jazz Band BallChicago Jazz Clubs, 1920s-40sChicago jazz and night clubs, from mob-protected speakeasies to the Dreamland Ballroom. Featuring: Joe King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller, Fletcher Henderson, and Anita O'Day.2023-11-1441 min
Super TeamsRugby World Cup psychological analysis with Leinster & Ireland's Kevin McLaughlinLace up our boots to head straight into the thick of the psychological action that determined the outcome of the Rugby World Cup. Hosts David and Jay are joined by a true rugby luminary - Kevin McLaughlin, the celebrated Irish international who is no stranger to the high stakes of top-flight rugby.
Kevin brings a wealth of experience from his illustrious career with Leinster, with over 100 appearances that shaped an era of dominance for the club, culminating in three Heineken Cup trophies. His insights from the international stage, with eight caps for Ireland between 2010 and 2013, offer us...2023-11-0648 min
At the Jazz Band BallNew York Jazz Clubs, 1920s-40sNew York dance halls, jazz clubs, and speakeasies, in 1920s-40s. What did people hear at the Cotton Club? Connie's Inn? Small's Paradise? How about the Ubangi Club? What did the Savoy Ballroom sound like? Music by Duke Ellington, Chick Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Gladys Bentley, and others.2023-10-3138 min
At the Jazz Band BallBix BeiderbeckeOn today's show we'll appreciate Bix Beiderbecke, a shy young man with a horn from Davenport, IA, who lived just 28 years (1903-1931). He played cornet lyrically and deliberately. We'll listen to several memorable recordings made during this remarkable, too-brief career.2023-10-1342 min
Dialed InReporter at The Information, Kevin McLaughlin | The Rise of Generative AI & Its Impact On IndustriesIn this podcast episode, we're joined by Kevin McLaughlin, a seasoned enterprise technology reporter with nearly two decades of experience. Throughout his extensive career, Kevin has witnessed the ever-evolving landscape of the tech industry, from the emergence of groundbreaking technologies to the transformative effects of corporate mergers and strategic shifts.
Tune in to Dialed In as Kevin delves into the intriguing topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). He draws insightful comparisons between AI and other pivotal technologies like cloud computing and mobile, offering his unique perspective on their relative significance.
Prepare for an enlightening discussion that...2023-10-0542 min
At the Jazz Band BallW.C. Handy and Clarence WilliamsThis week, W.C. Handy and Clarence Williams as shapers of early jazz. Composer and bandleader, W.C. Handy introduced blues form as a standard feature in jazz music. As a promoter, Williams helped enable the careers of Black performers and gave voice to jazz through avenues of publishing and recording.2023-09-1647 min
TC SpotlightKevin McLaughlin - Owner of Larema Coffee HouseThis week, TC Media sat down with Kevin McLaughlin, Owner of Larema Coffee House in Downtown Rocky Mount. Kevin has a true passion for bringing people together of all types and backgrounds - and he does it so well over coffee, tea, and other great beverages sold at his coffee shop in Downtown. In addition to running Larema Coffee House, Kevin also operates an event space next door, another Larema location in downtown Wilson, and has recently started a brewing operation (Larema Beverage Company). Check out the conversation today to learn more about Kevin’s entrepreneurial journey, Larema, and th...2023-09-1235 min
At the Jazz Band BallJazz Guitarists, 1920s-1940sThis week we're listening to early jazz guitarists who faced individual and societal struggles, even resistance by the jazz world to their chosen instrument. Guitarists Eddie Lang, Lonnie Johnson, Nick Lucas, Big Bill Broonzy, Charlie Christian, and Django Reinhardt will be featured.2023-09-0242 min
Strength From ServiceKevin MettlerKevin Mettler grew up in North Mankato, where he was a state wrestler and football player in high school, after earning his degree from Minnesota State – Mankato in Corrections and a minor in Sociology. Kevin has worked in corrections and probration, and now serves as the Minnesota District 5 Drug Court Coordinator, Ward 3 Mankato City Council member. Along with raising his 3 daughters Kevin is also a Youth Ministry volunteer with his church, serves on the Veterans Court and still coaches youth and high school sports.2023-08-261h 21
The EXHIBITOR Now PodcastKevin McLaughlin on the latest Carpenter's Union newsMark and Tommy catch up on the latest advocacy work on the Hill, Mike chat's with Kevin McLaughlin on Union updates and the associations give their latest news and updates!2023-08-2429 min