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Breaking BizDevFrom Solo to Enterprise: A Timelapse of Business Development MaturityImagine you could fast-forward your firm's growth and watch it like a time-lapse video going through different stages:Solo Small Mid-size EnterpriseWhat needs to happen in your sales and marketing functions to achieve growth at each stage? How do sales and marketing challenges evolve?That's what this episode is all about. Listen as John and Mark guide you through this sales and marketing maturation journey, along with guest appearances from Reuben Swartz and Mel Lester. We explore topics like:The importance of documentation, processes and systems (at every stage)How to keep...
2025-02-1742 min
Two Old Farts Talk Sci-FiBattlestar Galactica and Buck Rogers in the 25th CenturyThere were two SF series in the late 1970s that both had theatrical releases: Battlestar Galactica, and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. Both were produced by Glen A. Larson. Troy and David look at the theatrical films, and compare and contrast these, and how they fit in with the televised series.CAST OF BATTLESTAR GALACTICA:• Richard Hatch as Captain Apollo (Waltons, Love Boat, Kung Fu…)• Dirk Benedict as Lieutenant Starbuck (A Team)• Lorne Greene as Commander Adama (CAN) Bonanza, New Wilderness• John Colicos as Baltar (CAN) (Star Trek, Night Gall...
2024-12-071h 10
Strong Songs"Limb by Limb" by PhishPhish may be known for their 30-minute live jams, but turns out you can distill their best qualities into a song one-tenth that length. To that end, Kirk picks apart and reassembles their 1998 studio recording of "Limb By Limb" in all its polyrhythmic, guitarpeggiated glory.Music by: Trey Anastasio, with Page McConnell, Mike Gordon & Jon FishmanLyrics by: Tom Marshall & Scott HermanAlbum: The Story of the Ghost (1998)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO REFERENCED/DISCUSSED:"You Enjoy Myself" by Trey Anastasio from Junta, 1989"The Story of the Ghost"...
2024-05-1759 min
Strong Songs"The Way" by Meshell NdegeocelloMeshell Ndegeocello is: a fearless songwriter, an outrageously funky bassist, and a groundbreaking producer who knows just how to get the most out of each musician she hires. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into "The Way," the second track off of her 1996 record Peace Beyond Passion, and shines a light on some of the things that make her one of the greats.Written by: Meshell NdegeocelloAlbum: Peace Beyond Passion (1996)Special Guest: Sam HowardListen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"The Womb," "Ecclesiastes: Free My...
2024-04-1957 min
Strong Songs"Águas de Março (The Waters of March)" by Antônio Carlos Jobim & Elis ReginaKirk digs into the work of master composer Antônio Carlos Jobim via his timeless 1974 duet with Elis Regina on his song "Águas de Marçco," known Stateside as "The Waters of March." He's joined by special guest Frederico Barros, Professor of Musicology at Federal University of Rio De Janeiro.Written by: Antônio Carlos JobimPerformed by: Jobim and Elis ReginaAlbum: Elis & Tom (1974)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"The Girl From Ipamena" and "Desefinado" by Tom Jobim from Getz/Gilberto, 1964"Corcovado (Quiet Night of Quiet Star...
2024-03-2256 min
Strong Songs"Black Hole Sun" by SoundgardenTurns out some songs stand on their own, however memorable-slash-horrifying their music video might have been.Written by: Chris CornellProduced by: Michael BeinhornAlbum: Superunknown (1994)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"Spoonman" and "The Day I Tried to Live" by Chris Cornell and Soundgarden from Superunknown, 1994Kim Thayil interview at SongfactsNorah Jones' cover of "Black Hole Sun," Live in 2021"In My Life" by Lennon/McCartney from Rubber Soul, 1965The 2021 Strong Songs interview with session guitarist Andrew Synowiec"Tom Sawyer" by Rush from Moving Pictures, 1981--------------------
2024-03-0856 min
Strong Songs"In Your Eyes" by Peter GabrielStrong Songs Season Six kicks off with a widely requested classic: Peter Gabriel's 1986 yearner "In Your Eyes." Because why hire one rhythm section when you can hire two for twice the price?Written by: Peter GabrielProduced by: Daniel LanoisAlbum: So (1986)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:Rick Beato's Interview with So producer Daniel Lanois"DIY" by Peter Gabriel from Peter Gabriel 2: Scratch, 1978"Sledgehammer," "Don't Give Up," and "Big Time" by Gabriel from So, 1986Kwame Ansah-Brew demonstrates the Talking Drum--------------------FEBRUARY 2024 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONS
2024-02-2353 min
Mel & Jill Geek OutVanderpump Rules, Season 11, Episode 1: Why Is that Painting Still Up?The besties catch up with the friend group of VPR. Swartz is still a schmuck, Ariana is still angry, and the rest of the crew is still reeling from what occurred at the end of season 10. We learn that James is sober again, and he and Ally bought a house! Lala feels bad for Rachel and reaches out, but who knows what will happen.
Have a suggestion on what we should cover next? Hit us up at jillandmellgeekout@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @melnjillgeekout
Mel and Jill are best fr...
2024-02-011h 18
Strong SongsThe Band: The Last WaltzFor the Season Five finale, Kirk takes a look at The Band and Martin Scorsese's beloved 1978 concert film The Last Waltz - "The beginning of the beginning of the end of the beginning."Featuring music by The Band: Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, and Garth HudsonDirected by: Martin ScorseseAlbum: The Last Waltz (1978)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED/REFERENCED:"The Weight" by Robbie Robertson as covered by The Staple Singers and Aretha FranklinStudio versions of several songs from the show, featured on The...
2023-12-151h 05
Strong SongsStrong Solos, Vol. 2: Electric Guitar-alooThe electric guitar is a beautiful, maddening instrument, and man does it sound good in the right hands. On this episode, Kirk takes a deep dive into solos by guitar legends Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, Jimi Hendrix, and Larry Carlton.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Seven Come Eleven" by Charlie Christian and Benny Goodman, recorded by the Benny Goodman Sextet in 1939"Fried Pies" by Wes Montgomery from Boss Guitar, 1963"Hey Joe" by Billy Roberts recorded by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on Are You Experienced?, 1967Larry Carlton's solo on "Kid Charlemagne" by Donald Fagen and Walter Becker (AKA Steely Dan...
2023-11-171h 04Strong SongsA Little Extra ZeldaOn this bonus episode, originally recorded as a Patreon bonus in 2022, Kirk goes through a few great Legend of Zelda pieces that he didn't manage to get into on last year's Zelda-focused Strong Songs episode. If you want to hear next week's new episode on Tears of the Kingdom early, go become a patron now!FEATURED:"Tears of the Kingdom Theme" from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, comp. Manaka Kataoka, Maasa Miyoshi, Masato Ohashi, Tsukasa Usui"Song of Storms," "Dark World/Lorule Theme," "Gerudo Valley," and "The Great Fairy's Fountain" by K...
2023-10-2724 minStrong SongsBelle & Sebastian's Very Good Chord ProgressionKirk takes a tour through the cycling, modulating chord sequence in Belle & Sebastian's buoyant 2017 song "The Girl Doesn't Get It."Variation 1: | C | Dm7 | Bb | Gm FVariation 2: | C | D | Bm | Esus EVariation 3: | A | Bm | A/C# | Esus EFEATURED/DISCUSSED:"The Girl Doesn't Get It" by Belle & Sebastian from How To Solve Our Human Problems, Vol. 1, 2017"I Will Always Love You" by Dolly Parton performed by Whitney Houston on The Bodyguard soundtrack, 1992--------------------OCTOBER 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCorpus Frisky – Ben Barron – Catherine Warner – Damon White...
2023-10-2021 min
Strong SongsCounterpoint, Chaka Kahn, & Peter GabrielKirk answers your questions on 60s pop counterpoint, Chaka Kahn syncopation, Taylor Swift's re-recording project, good practice habits, Peter Gabriel's "Sledgehammer," and more.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"You've Got Your Troubles" by Roger Greenaway and Roger Cool, recorded by The FortunesContrapunctus 1 by J.S. Bach recorded by the Emerson String Quartet on Bach: The Art of Fugue, 2003T.I.B.W.F. by The Budos Band, from The Budos Band, 2005"Dying to Get To Europe" by Ketil Bjornstad from Seafarer's Song, 2004"The Place Where He Inserted the Blade" by Black Country, New Road from Ants From Up There, 2022"...
2023-09-0854 min
Strong Songs"Soul Vaccination" by Tower of PowerKirk climbs inside the machine-gun rhythms and unstoppable grooves of the legendary Oakland funk outfit Tower of Power.Written by: Doc Kupka and Emilio CastilloAlbum: Tower of Power (1973)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"What is Hip?" "Squib Cakes" "Only So Much Oil in the Ground" "Don't Change Horses (In the Middle of a Stream)," "So Very Hard to Go," "Credit," all by Tower of Power"Saturday Night Live" theme by Howard Shore, feat. Lenny Pickett"Cold Sweat," "I Got the Feelin'," "Mother Popcorn," "Funky Drummer" by James Brown, 1967...
2023-08-2549 min
Strong Songs"Everybody Wants to Rule the World" by Tears For FearsKirk kicks off Strong Songs Season 5 with Tears For Fears' 1985 hit "Everybody Wants to Rule The World." From classic synths and drum machines to surprisingly avante-garde guitar solos, this song's got a lot more going on than you might remember.Written by: Roland Orzabal, Ian Stanley, and Chris HughesProduced by: Chris HughesAlbum: Songs from the Big Chair (1985)Listen/Buy via SongwhipALSO DISCUSSED:"Shout" and "Head Over Heels," both from Songs From the Big Chair, 1985"No One Knows" by Queens of the Stone Age from Songs...
2023-07-2847 minStrong SongsAn Operatic Odyssey, with Luigi BocciaSpecial guest Luigi Boccia takes Kirk on a magical journey through the world of the opera tenor, from Caruso and Lauri Volpi to Di Stefano and Pavarotti.Featuring performances by Luciano Pavarotti, Giuseppe Di Stefano, Enrico Caruso, Franco Corelli, Giacomo Lauri Volpi, Jussi Björling, Sergei Lemeshev, and Jon Vickers.Find a Spotify playlist of Luigi's many Tenor examples here.--------------------JULY 2023 WHOLE-NOTE PATRONSCatherine Warner – Damon White – Kaya Woodall – Dan Austin – Jay Swartz – Miriam Joy – Sean D. Winnie – Rush – Daniel Hannon-Barry – Ashley Hoag – Christopher Miller – Jamie White – Christopher McConnell – David Mascett...
2023-07-143h 38
VERITAS by MelTim Swartz & Paul Dale Roberts | Mimics: The Others Among Us | Part 1 of 2Are you ready to delve into the shadowy world of the mimics of man? Buckle up for an electrifying discussion that will make you question everything you thought you knew about reality! Tonight, we'll be exploring the existence of beings that look like humans but are not.
Our guests are experts in the field of paranormal research, and they will share their chilling insights on the history and influence of these mysterious creatures on our culture and society. The discussion will leave you wondering if these mimics are benevolent, malevolent, or simply curious, and you'll be left with...
2023-05-1200 min
Strong SongsYear Four, In ReviewKirk takes a look back some of his many musical memories from Strong Songs, Year Four.FEATURED/DISCUSSED:"Blood and Thunder" by Mastodon from Leviathan, 2004"Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Earth, Wind & Fire in 1978"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney, as covered by Cody Fry in 2021 and Zoot in 1970"Second Story" by Andrew Synowiec from Second Story, 2020Andrew Synowiec on Instagram"Just What I Needed" by Ric Ocasek and The Cars from The Cars, 1978"You Might Think" by Ocasek/The Cars from Heartbeat City, 1984Various compositions by Koji...
2022-11-1849 min
Sweet Jesus! Less Popular Sayings of The ChristEp 19 The Evil Eye! on The Oregon TrailWatch out for that Evil Eye! Jesus let's us know that we have to pick just one master. Which one will it be? Join us on the Oregon Trail with pastor Mel Steinmeyer (not to be confused with your host, Mel Swartz... crazy, right? Who ever heard of two Melvins in the same room unless they're related?) Pastor Mel guides us through this passage about God and money and how it revolutionized his life. Have a question, insight or request? Direct Message us on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter or Email us: sweetjesus@bytesoffaith.com.If y...
2022-06-071h 07
Beyond the IllusionExpanding Reality with Brandon ThomasWhat is reality? How often do you put your reality to the test? This week we have a really fun conversation with Brandon Thomas, creator and host of the Expanding Reality Podcast. Brandon is a deep thinker and true consciousness explorer. He loves pushing the boundaries of what’s possible and just remaining open, without limiting himself to one way of seeing things.
Some of the topics we explore:
* What is the Mandela effect?
* Are there multiple timelines, and is it possible we’ve slipped timelines without realizing it?
* What is quantum immortality?
* Brandon describes his very cool manifestation experiences with the “...
2022-01-071h 03
The Hot ButtonTHB #34: 19 Weeks To Oscar, The Pause That RefreshesWe are in full Oscar hysteria at this point. And yet… we are also in a brief lull. The final 2 entries, West Side Story and Nightmare Alley, are locked into their rockets and the countdowns have begun. And we still have a pretty blury season.A month ago, I wrote:From the festivals… likely in the 10 Best Picture Oscar nominees.1. King Richard2. Belfast 3. The Power of the Dog And chasing… Spencer, The Tragedy of Macbeth, Cyrano, and Dune.And still to be shown… in the next 5 weeks…Best Chances… West Side St...
2021-11-2010 min
You Are GoodClueless with Kristofer ThomasOne time in the 1990s a scary litigator melted the hearts of millions of kids by reminding his daughter that "you divorce wives, not kids." We discuss Mel Horowitz—the loveliest shouty dad in popular cinema—Cher, Josh, Tai, Murray, Travis and the rest of the Clueless gang with our pal Kristofer Thomas.
You can Kristofer on Twitter and on TikTok!
We made a playlist to accompany this episode! It's comprised of songs that come to mind when we all think about this movie.
Why Are Dads is a show in which hosts Sarah M...
2021-03-101h 00
Free Old Time RadioPhilip Marlowe - Serial 6, Episode 101 - 105Philip Marlowe - Serial 6, Episode 101 - 105Title: The Adventures of Philip MarloweOverview: The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon David Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." By 1949, it had the largest audience on radio. The episode "The Birds on the Wi...
2021-01-152h 25
Free Old Time RadioPhilip Marlowe - Serial 5, Episode 81 - 100Philip Marlowe - Serial 5, Episode 81 - 100Title: The Adventures of Philip MarloweOverview: The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon David Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." By 1949, it had the largest audience on radio. The episode "The Birds on the Wi...
2021-01-159h 42
Free Old Time RadioPhilip Marlowe - Serial 4, Episode 61 - 80Philip Marlowe - Serial 4, Episode 61 - 80Title: The Adventures of Philip MarloweOverview: The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon David Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." By 1949, it had the largest audience on radio. The episode "The Birds on the Wi...
2021-01-159h 52
Free Old Time RadioPhilip Marlowe - Serial 3, Episode 41 - 60Philip Marlowe - Serial 3, Episode 41 - 60Title: The Adventures of Philip MarloweOverview: The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon David Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." By 1949, it had the largest audience on radio. The episode "The Birds on the Wi...
2021-01-159h 52
Free Old Time RadioPhilip Marlowe - Serial 2, Episode 21 - 40Philip Marlowe - Serial 2, Episode 21 - 40Title: The Adventures of Philip MarloweOverview: The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon David Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." By 1949, it had the largest audience on radio. The episode "The Birds on the Wi...
2021-01-159h 55
Free Old Time RadioPhilip Marlowe - Serial 1, Episode 1 - 20Philip Marlowe - Serial 1, Episode 1 - 20Title: The Adventures of Philip MarloweOverview: The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon David Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio, noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." By 1949, it had the largest audience on radio. The episode "The Birds on the Wi...
2021-01-159h 45
Operators To OWNERSThe Cutting Edge - Article 3 - The first study to demonstrate an improvement in milk yield in eutocic cows treated with meloxicam pre-calvingMeloxicam administration either prior to or after parturition: Effects on behavior, health, and production in dairy cowsFirst study to examine the effect of meloxicam administration before calving on behavior, health and production in dairy cattle.Published by Swartz, Schramm, Bewley, Wood, Leslie, Petersson-WolfeObjective: To test the effect of the administration of a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (meloxicam) on the behavior, health, and production of peripartum cows.Hypothesis: The administration of meloxicam before calving would increase activity measures and milk more so than postcalving administration, and that both treatment groups would...
2020-01-2731 min
The Life Purpose Advisor Podcast with Angie Swartz47: Michael Neeley: Spreading the Conscious MessageIn this episode, Michael Neeley discusses letting go of our stories, how cheating played a big role in his life, acting, his highly successful podcast, Consciously Speaking and his upcoming book, The Art of Forgetting.
“It's important to keep looking. It's important to keep searching for that thing that really fills your heart. You'll know it when you find it.”– Michael Neeley
About Michael Neeley
Michael is a former professional actor and medieval knight turned writer, motivational speaker, personal development coach, and author of the upcoming book, The Art of Forgetting. Of course, he also hosts this p...
2015-09-1450 min