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Invested by AlephAntonio Garcia-Martinez on the Hippie Influence over Silicon Valley, Behind the Scenes at Facebook, Writing ‘Chaos Monkeys’ and Founding SpindlOn this episode of Invested, Michael hosts Antonio Garcia-Martinez, CEO and founder of Spindl, and author of the book “Chaos Monkeys”. Garcia-Martinez started his career when he dropped out of a PhD in physics at Berkeley, cut off his ponytail, and became a pricing quant on the Goldman Sachs credit trading desk just in time for the 2008 credit crisis. Fleeing back to the Bay Area for an ad tech startup, he founded a Y Combinator startup with the co-founders he met in that first tech job, and sold the company to Twitter in 2011. This somewhat haphazardly landed him a...2024-04-171h 10
Goal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 46: Wild Card Recap!In this week's episode of GLS, Michael and Alex recap the Wild Card round and predict the Divisional Games!2024-01-1952 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 45: Playoffs!It's that time of year again in the NFL, Michael and Alex discuss their playoff predictions for the 2024 Postseason!2024-01-121h 07Goal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 44: Playoff Picture!In the newest episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex navigate the playoff picture along with pick their MVP!2023-12-1034 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 43: FRAUDS!In this week's episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex go over some of the major injuries suffered by starting QBs this season. They also pick one team they think is legit and one team they think is a fraud!2023-11-1938 min
Rock 'n' Roll FridaysFrom Ireland to New Jersey and The 561 CollectiveCiara O'Shea is a founder of 561 Collective and a communications and marketing associate at Irish Arts Center. She attended the University of Limerick in Ireland. She has played live music throughout Ireland and Europe.561 Collective is a group founded by Collingswood, New Jersey locals dedicated to hosting live curated shows in and for the community. 561 Collective shows promote both established and upcoming musicians and artists, while creating a space for those to share their original art. The aim to give local bands a platform along with some bigger names, also they aim to give back to...2023-11-1017 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 42: Trade Deadline!In this episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex recap some of the major injuries going through the NFL as well as grade the major trades from this year's deadline!2023-11-0539 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 41: Injuries, Injuries, and more Injuries!In this week's episode of GLS, Michael and Alex discuss the ramifications of the major injuries around the NFL. Alongside the injuries, they also mourn the Eagles' undefeated season and ponder what went wrong.2023-10-1944 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 40: Zach Wilson Transformation?In this week's episode, Michael and Alex recap Week 4 and discuss the future of some QBs!2023-10-0846 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 39: Teams We Love and Hate!In this week's episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex get romantic and profess their love to certain teams. They also display their hatred towards others.2023-10-0156 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 38: Week 2 Takeaways!In this episode, Michael and Alex review Week 2 of the NFL season and make some predictions for the rest of the year!2023-09-2448 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 36: Winners and Losers of the NFL Offseason!In another return from another hiatus, Michael and Alex go over the winners and losers of the 2023 NFL Offseason!2023-06-2756 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting Derek Tucks & Susan TedeschiInterview with Marc Singer of Steal Your Peach about meeting Derek Tucks & Susan Tedeschi at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, PA. Learn More About Marc: https://marcsingerrealtor.com/marc-singer-bio/ Steal Your Peach Band: We are a mixture of some of hardest working musicians in the Philadelphia area including members or former members of Live at The Fillmore, Tom Hamilton's American Babies, Dead on Live, Rainbow Full of Sound, Splintered Sunlight and more, specializing in a mashup concept, fusing the music of The Allman Brothers Band and The Grateful Dead. Each of us has multiple projects cur...2023-06-2314 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff 2023 Mock Draft Special!In this special episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex finalize their predictive 2023 NFL Mock Draft!2023-04-2453 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysThe Violin and FiddleAs a guest on The Rock 'n' Roll Fridays Podcast, George Flayer will share his experiences in the music industry and talk about his creative process. ralGeorge has played as a session musician and has played fiddle and violin in many bands. Some of the bands he has appeared in: Matt Freedman Music, Country Rogue and Tim Williams BandGeorge Flayer is violinist who has taken the music industry by storm with his unique blend of classical violin technique and rock 'n' roll flair. George has been playing since childhood and has d...2023-04-1414 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 35: Free Agency Special!On this episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex go over the recent happenings of NFL Free Agency and what teams signed which players. 2023-03-2739 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 34: Panthers Trade Up!In this newest episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael & Alex talk about the recent trade made by the Panthers to acquire the #1 overall draft pick in this year's draft! They also discuss the Lamar Jackson saga and where Aaron Rodgers might end up.2023-03-1225 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 33: Super Bowl Recap & Coach Hirings!In the newest episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael & Alex finally return from their depression and cover the results of Super Bowl LVII. Additionally, they discuss the new coaches hired this NFL offseason!2023-03-0938 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysThe Business of Music MerchandiseGreat interview with Lorrie Dixson Griggs about the business of music merchandise and selling goods at concerts. Drifter Merch was Founded in 2016 by music lovers Lorrie Dixson Griggs and the late Bert Griggs, who both have traveled extensively all over for good tunes. Based in the Charleston, Sc area, Drifter Merch strives to design and create high quality vintage-style Merch. We also discuss Drifter Fest. This annual festival in Charleston, SC celebrates the life of the late Bert Griggs- the founder of Drifter Merch.Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!Facebook2023-03-0316 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysTechnology Tools for Teaching Music & Running Into Stevie WonderInterview with Dr. James Frankel on technology tools for music educators. We discuss the role of techology in music education, what makes a good music teacher, the love of music and running into Stevie Wonder (literally). Dr. James (Jim) Frankel is the Head of Digital Education for Wise Music and Director of MusicFirst. Previously, he was the Managing Director of SoundTree, and before that he was the instrumental and general music teacher for 15 years in New Jersey Public Schools. Jim is a widely published author in various state, national and international journals of music education. He is t...2023-02-1716 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 32: Super Bowl LVII!In this special episode of GLS, Michael and Alex recap the Conference Championship Games, talk about the NFL Honors Awards, and most importantly discuss the Super Bowl and make their predictions for it!2023-02-1035 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysBand on the Run - A Road Trip Comedy Indie FilmGreat chat with screenwriter Jeff Hupp on his latest project "Band on the Run"A story at the height of the Detroit Garage Rock revival in 1999, a wheelchair-bound father, his musician son and his band bond on a raucous road trip as they war with a rival band on the way to South By Southwest in Austin, Texas.It's Little Miss Sunshine meets Almost Famous meets KodachromeBorn and raised in Berkley, MI, Jeff Hupp is an advertising professional, musician, and screenwriter. In the 90s, Jeff's band, the Detroit-based The Atomic Numbers, performed and...2023-02-0916 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMax Kendall of London's DecoInterview with Max Kendall. In this interview we talk playing live, mashups, songwriting and all things from the band Deco. Songwriter for Radio 1 favourites, Deco. Signed to Ultra Records. The brains behind viral mashup hits including 'Wonderwall x Smalltown Boy'. Played with Nile Rogers & Chic, Jess Glynne, Boy George & Culture Club. Worked closely with songwriters Pete Hammerton (One Direction, Little Mix), Paul Harris (Kylie Minogue, Purple Disco Machine). A lot of his work has been for viral pop band Deco who have had a very successful 2021 with mashup hits and supporting the likes of Nile Rogers & Chic, J...2023-02-0317 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 31: Divisional Recap & Championship Predictions!In this week's edition of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex recap the divisional round and make predictions for the NFCCG and AFCCG!2023-01-2844 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting Peter Gabriel & The Perfect Vinyl Record ShopGreat conversation with Gary Gebler - Owner of Trax on Wax. Our talk was about meeting Peter Gabriel, the vinyl revolution, the greatest vinyl record of all time and what makes a great record store experience!Gary has been working in the retail music world since 1974: district manager for Sam Goody, Vice President of Record and Tape Traders in Towson, MD * Opened Trax on Wax in 2009 to get back to what made him get into the business in the first place ... talking to cool people about cool music ..... opening the store was going against every trend conceivable .... e...2023-01-2618 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 30: Wild Card Recap & Divisional Predictions!In this week's Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex go over the events of the 2022 Wild Card round and discuss what they think will happen next in the Divisional round!2023-01-2339 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 29: Ranking the Playoff Teams!In this week's edition of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex prepare for Playoff season by ranking all 14 NFL Playoff teams!2023-01-131h 04Goal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 28: The Return!In Michael and Alex's epic return to the podcast scene, they discuss various happenings around the NFL. After that, with playoffs just around the corner, our hosts craft their playoff brackets and pick their Super Bowl Champions!2022-12-301h 11Rock 'n' Roll FridaysJune & The JetsGreat interview with Nicole June of June and The Jets. We talk live music, playing live and working at a music studio. Join the revolution of Rock 'n' Roll Fridays.SUBSCRIBE TO ROCK ’N’ FRIDAYS PODCAST!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEvn_21MsmWSK7fqOPNLjJA/videosSupport the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2022-12-0218 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysThe Recording Music Business & The Gradwell House StudioGreat interview with David Downham, owner of The Gradwell House Studios.Yes, it was originally a house with a basement studio/DIY show space in Maple Shade NJ on W. Gradwell Ave. The studio has since occupied a chop shop in Gloucester City (2002-2004), some slumlord's leaky-roofed shit-hole on Atlantic ave in Haddon Heights (2004-2016) and our new wonderful and permanent home just around the corner in a repurposed, custom designed and built Masonic Lodge (Lodge 191 Y'all) on Station Ave in downtown Haddon Heights, NJ.The original basement location was in Steve Poponi's (co-owner) rented...2022-10-2821 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMaking America's Guitars & The Fastest Guitar Ever PlayedGreat interview with Peter Brown of Loudo Guitars.At 14, he took apart his Squire Stratocaster, and then hastily reassembled it when he saw his mom’s reaction. It wasn’t until Brown discovered the Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery in Phoenix, Arizona, that he finally found his calling.At Roberto Venn, Brown trained himself to work long hours, performing complicated technical guitar repairs and honing in on elements of instrument design. He began to form his own theories about the craft of guitar-making, and set out to explore some of its mysteries.“In the...2022-10-2120 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 27: Top 10 NFL QBs!In their final pre-season episode, Michael and Alex rank their top 10 QBs going into the 2022 NFL season. Along with this, they predict the winner of each Week 1 game!2022-09-0439 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 26: 2022 NFL Award Predictions!As part of their preseason takeover, Michael and Alex follow up their 2022 NFL division and team predictions with their 2022 NFL Award predictions; including MVP, OROY, and more!2022-08-2939 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 25: 2022 NFL Season Predictions!After taking a brief hiatus, Michael and Alex come back strong by predicting all playoff teams for the 2022 NFL Season, including their Super Bowl Picks!2022-08-2238 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysPlayboy Model, New Album, Spanish Dancer & Recording in BerlinGreat interview with Yvette Lopez about music, a new album, posing in Playboy, traveling with her family band as a child and recording in Berlin. Yvette Anna Marie Lopez was born in Santa Fe, New Mexico into a family of musicians, and has been inclined to dance from a very early age. A trained Spanish dancer, she forayed into the world of modelling at the age of 17. One of the most loved models in the USA, Yvette has appeared in 6 Playboy issues and has also graced the cover pages of several other esteemed magazines, such as...2022-07-2218 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysLisa Bouchelle playing with John Popper, Bon Jovi and G.LoveGreat interview with Lisa Bouchelle who talks about her new album, singing with major musical stars and playing live across the country.Lisa Bouchelle has sung backup for Bruce Springsteen, dueted in concert with Jon Bon Jovi on his country hit "Who says You Can't Go Home," and has toured with and/or opened for Train, Bryan Adams, Don Felder of The Eagles, Blues Traveler, Meat Loaf, America, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Shooter Jennings, The Wailers, and Donovan Frankenreiter, among others. Her latest album is nopw out via Sony's The Orchard, and the first single reached #21...2022-07-0719 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysThe Punk RebellionGreat interview with Nancy Barile. She along with countless other women in the city in the early 1980s, was an integral part of Philadelphia’s punk and hardcore scenes, as a promoter, manager and writer. Nancy Barile, decided to write her own memoir, I’m Not Holding Your Coat. Now in its 2nd edition, the book struck a chord. From disaffected Catholic schoolgirl and 1970s music fanatic to instigator on the 1980s hardcore punk scene, Nancy Barile pursued freedom at a time when punk music was new and dangerous. While booking some of Philadelphia's earliest DIY shows featur...2022-06-0216 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysJazz Hop Music and Working with The Butcher Brothers.Great interview with Jessica Magoch about performing live, her diverse musical background, the new sound of Jazz Hop and working with Joe Nicolo. Jessica Magoch pours a glam cocktail of swing, hip hop, blues and rap. Originally from Queens, NY, Jessica and her band reside in and near the Philadelphia area. They are winners of the PHL Live Music Award for Jazz and ranked 13 out of 100 of years best indie songs of 2020 on CFAB Radio, and recently won the John Lennon Songwriting Contest Song of the Week ! The Butcher Bros. is an American music production team made up of...2022-05-2020 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysThe Power of The PianoInterview with Kat Souponetsky (née Katerina Kramarchuk). She is a composer, pianist and educator based in Philadelphia whose music has been described as "quick-witted, tightly constructed and ruefully introspective, with propulsive, sometimes jazzy rhythms and suave textures" (The Oregonian). Her works have been performed and broadcasted across the globe at respected venues such as The Louvre, Bargemusic, The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Dresden Music Festival, Peter Jay Sharp Theater, Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Le Fontainebleau Château, U.S. Airways radio, and the Isabelle Stewart Gardner Museum. She has been commissioned by chamber music groups and in...2022-04-2916 min
Goal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Mock Draft Special!In the day before the 2022 NFL Draft, Michael and Alex do one final predictive mock draft!2022-04-281h 05Rock 'n' Roll FridaysThe Greatest Music Poster Story Ever ToldThe Greatest Music Poster Story Ever Told. It is a classic interview with Mitch Diamond who through various circumstances came to meet Ravin’ Ray who would introduce Mitch to a loaded gun, his girlfriend, swing dancing, beers at a VFW hall, Alaska, The Country Music Hall of Fame, $60,000 in cash and one of the greatest finds in concert poster history.Mitch Diamond has a love affair with music all his life. As a teenager he started collecting records and wrote record reviews for a small local folk music magazine . In the early 1970’s he began working in and...2022-04-2230 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 24: Prospects We Love and Prospects We Hate!On this week's episode of Goal Line Stuff, as the 2022 NFL Draft approaches, Michael and Alex go over some of their favorite prospects and some of their not-so-favorite prospects!2022-04-0952 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysThe Hambone Relay Band & Meeting Neal EvansGreat Chat with Mark Brown of Hambone Relay. Mark talks about his music, move to the west coast and meeting Neal Evans. With elements of blues, jazz, funk and rock & roll, Hambone Relay redefines the modern organ trio with their unique brand of improvisational jam music. Since their founding in 2012, the band has played between 75-100 shows a year and have shared the stage with such great bands as Melvin Seals and JGB, Cris Jacobs, The James Hunter 6 and New Orleans legends Rebirth Brass Band. The band was founded in 2012 by organist Mark Brown. He began his career playing...2022-04-0814 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 23: To QB or Not To QB?In this week's Goal Line Stuff, with most of free agency wrapped up, Michael and Alex debate which teams should draft a quarterback in April's NFL Draft!2022-04-021h 04Rock 'n' Roll FridaysJohn Torres band Playing with Jason BonhamGreat chat with John Torres telling a story of playing with Jason Bonham the great English drummer.Simply put, The John Torres Band is an American rock and roll band. And much like rock and roll, the band has its influence in soul, country and all-around groove music. John describes his sound as “South Jersey” – acoustic guitars, a little slide, woodsy violins and some progressive soul voices that have spilled over from the Ben Franklin Bridge, eastbound to the shorelines.Subscribe to Rock 'n' Roll Fridays Here: https://bit.ly/3wAFfBQSuppo...2022-03-2518 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 22: Watson, Adams Trades & Free Agency Week 1 Recap!Join Michael and Alex as they go over this jam-packed NFL week where some of the NFL's biggest stars were traded. With others on the move due to free agency, there's no shortage of things for Michael and Alex to talk about!2022-03-2057 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 21: Aaron Rodgers Contract, Wilson, Wentz, and Mack Trades!In this big week, Michael and Alex go over some of the biggest moves including Aaron Rodgers' extension, Russell Wilson getting traded to the Denver Broncos, Carson Wentz getting traded to the Washington Commanders, Khalil Mack getting traded to the Los Angeles Chargers, and more!2022-03-1252 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 20: Worst To First Part 2!In the second part of the Worst To First series, Michael and Alex cover the NFC's division losers and how they can improve their team this offseason!2022-03-1258 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting Pat Martino in a Philly Jazz ClubGreat chat with Barry Hollander, Collingswood Musician, guitar player and songwriter. Barry tells his story of meeting Pat Martino at Chris Jazz Cafe in Philadelphia, PA. Barry has been playing guitar since Gerald Ford was president. He is currently performing with Jazz group. "Stolen Moments", Bluegrass band " Jersey CornPickers" , "Love City Music Collective" under the direction of Peg Lane, and "The Michele Show" featuring Michele Harron. You might also hear him picking some Chet Atkins while you're buying zucchini at some Farmer's Market. www.rocknrollfridays.com Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fr...2022-03-1122 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 19: Worst To First Part 1!In the first offseason edition of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex discuss what it would take for each last-place AFC team to win their division next year!2022-02-2650 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 18: Super Bowl Recap & Offseason Talk!In the last episode of Goal Line Stuff covering the 2021 NFL Season, Michael and Alex go over what happened during the Super Bowl and ponder some NFL QBs' futures with their teams!2022-02-1854 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 17: SUPER BOWL!In this enthralling episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex briefly mention some news around the league with multiple coaches being hired and Alvin Kamara's recent controversy, but the main event is Super Bowl LVI! Join them as they make their predictions and analyze the game in depth!2022-02-1255 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 16: Championship Recap, Tom Brady Retires, Coach Hires, and the Washington Commanders!In this episode, Michael and Alex go over the NFC and AFC Championship games from this past weekend, talk about the NFL's G.O.A.T retiring, analyze the 3 newest coaching hires, and give their takes on Washington's new name!2022-02-0554 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 15: Divisional Recap, Coaching Hires, and Championship Game Predictions!In this exciting episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex go over the crazy 2022 Divisional Weekend, discuss some of the coaching hires from this week, and predict the NFC Championship Game and the AFC Championship Game! 2022-01-291h 00Goal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 14: Wild Card Recap & Divisional Predictions!In the aftermath of the NFL's Super Wild Card Weekend, Michael and Alex discuss what happened in the Wild Card games, and then go over their predictions for the NFL's coming Divisional Round!2022-01-2250 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysTeaching Kids Music & The Cosmic Guilt BandInterview with Jared Loss who is part of the band Cosmic Guilt and runs and manages Rockdale Music.Jared Loss is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia. His debut album, "Your Loss" chronicles 10 or more years worth of material written, performed, produced and recorded in his cottage studio in Media, PA. In addition to solo gigs, Loss fronts his group The Real Feel and performs with various Philadelphia based bands, including Scantron and Ali Wadsworth. Rockdale Music is a performance based music school in the Philadelphia suburb of...2022-01-2121 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 13: Black Monday and NFL Playoff Predictions!In this special episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex go over all of the coaches that were fired after the 2021 NFL Season and then go over their playoff brackets for the postseason!2022-01-1551 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysShooting Frank Sinatra, Bill Graham & Music PhotographyA conversation with Joe Clementi. Joe talks about shooting Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Bill Graham, Chic & Music Photography overall.Joe Clementi is a commercial photographer who lived and worked in NYC during its most exciting time, 1970s–1990s. Joe was on the scene and privy to nightclubs, red carpets, movie premieres, street protests, and more where he captured slivers of the synergy of New York esoterica. In NYC 1970s–1990s.To See Joe’s Work:https://www.facebook.com/joe.clementi.1https://bigdayfilmcollective.com/joe-clementi/Join Rock ’...2022-01-1317 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 12: Antonio Brown, Ja'Marr Chase, and Playoff Scenarios!On this week's episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex go over the recent news of Antonio Brown quitting mid-game, talk about Ja'Marr Chase's rookie receiving record among other records that may be broken in NFL Week 18, and all the playoff scenarios for Week 18!2022-01-0849 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysThe Sigma Kids meet David Bowie recording 'Young Americans' PhiladelphiaThe story of David Bowie's time in Philadelphia recording 'Young Americans', and the unique bond he formed with the city, and with his biggest fans, The Sigma Kids.Sigma Sound Studios was a recording studio in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1968 by recording engineer Joseph Tarsia.[1][2]David Bowie recorded much of his album Young Americans in August 1974 at Sigma Philadelphia. Madonna used the New York studios to record her 1983 debut album, Madonna. On April 15, 1972, singer-songwriter and pianist Billy Joel and his touring band played an hour-long concert at Sigma Studios. The recording...2022-01-0618 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 11: New Year's Special!In this special episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex look back on some of their best(and worst) takes of the 2021 NFL Season! 2022-01-0159 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 10: TNF Recap, What's Going on with the Cardinals, and Pro Bowl Snubs!Michael and Alex have a jam packed episode this week, as they talk about Thursday's game between the 49ers and Titans, discuss the Arizona Cardinals' recent skid, and go over the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl rosters and who they think should have made it!2021-12-241h 00Goal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 9: Top 10 NFL Wide Receivers!In this week's episode, join Michael and Alex as they go over Thursday's showdown between the Chargers and Chiefs, the news of Urban Meyer's firing, and list their top 10 receivers in the league today!2021-12-241h 01Rock 'n' Roll FridaysGuitar Lessons from Jorma Kaukonen, Music People Project & Thunderbird Ranch RambleA Musical Life Conversation with Michael J. Beckerich. We discuss meeting Jorma Kaukonen of Hot Tuna, the music blog www.thunderbirdranchramble.com and the https://musicpeopleproject.com.Michael J. BeckerichSince I was child I have had a deep connection with rock music. I saw Van Halen at MSG in NYC in 1982, I was nine years old. I dressed up as Alice Cooper for Halloween in the second grade. I listened, bought records, 8-tracks, boom boxes and iPods, played in bands and solo, read about, talked about, and since my first reporting job at Villanova U...2021-12-1718 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 8: TNF Recap, Coaches on the Hot Seat, QB Replacements, and More!Join Michael and Alex as they go over Thursday night's exciting game between the Steelers and Vikings, talk about NFL head coaches that may be on the hot seat as well as NFL QBs that might be on the hot seat, capped off by NFL Award predictions and NFL Week 14 game predictions!2021-12-1148 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 7: SPECIAL! 2020 NFL Redraft!In this week's SPECIAL episode of Goal Line Stuff, Michael and Alex redraft the entire first round of the 2020 NFL Draft, including superstars like Justin Herbert, Jonathan Taylor, and Trevon Diggs! 2021-12-041h 08Goal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 6: Thanksgiving Recap, Russell Wilson's Future, and is Jalen Hurts a Franchise QB?In this week's exciting episode, Michael and Alex go over the slate of NFL Thanksgiving games, talk about Russell Wilson's future with the Seattle Seahawks and finally get the opportunity to discuss their favorite NFL team: the Philadelphia Eagles and their QB situation. Is Jalen Hurts a franchise QB? Michael and Alex answer that very question!2021-12-0340 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 5: TNF, QB Contracts, and Top 10 NFL Teams!Michael and Alex put together a long but exciting episode this week as they discuss Thursday Night Football between the Patriots and Falcons, QB contract extensions, and go over their top 10 teams in the league!2021-11-2056 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 4: TNF, OBJ, and Should We Be Worried About The Chiefs?Michael and Alex come in with an enthralling episode this week; covering some of the biggest stories around the league such as Cam Newton signing with the Panthers, Odell Beckham Jr. signing with the Rams, and Alvin Kamara's injury. They also answer the question we've all been wondering: Should We Be Worried About The Chiefs?2021-11-1346 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 3: HUGE News Week!Michael and Alex divulge from their normal content this week due to unforeseen circumstances! Join them as they cover every major headline involving the NFL this week, including but not limited to: Jameis Winston's injury, Derrick Henry's injury, Von Miller traded to the Rams, Aaron Rodgers contracting COVID-19, and more! 2021-11-0644 minGoal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 2: TNF, Trade Rumors, and Are The Bengals Legit?Michael and Alex bring an exciting episode to the table this week; talking about the Thursday Night Football game between the Packers and Cardinals, some trade deadline rumors, whether or not the Bengals are a true threat, and multiple other storylines! 2021-10-2946 min
Goal Line StuffGoal Line Stuff Episode 1: NFL Week 6 Recap and More!In Goal Line Stuff's inaugural episode, Michael and Alex talk about all kinds of things, including but not limited to: Recapping the NFL season up until Week 6, the Jon Gruden and Urban Meyer situations, some struggling and surprising teams, some rookie performances, and rest of season predictions! 2021-10-2245 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysCelebrating Neal Casal: His Music, Foundation and LegacyAn great interview with Gary Waldman, an artist manager-tour producer-musical instrument enthusiast, who spent decades with Neal Casal throughout his career. We discuss Neal Casal's music, his foundation, and his legacy. We discuss mental health in the music business and the songs of the great Neal Casal. To learn more about the Neal Casal Music Foundation visit:https://nealcasalmusicfoundation.org/To Purchase Highway Butterfly, The Songs of Neal Casal:https://nealcasalmusicfoundation.org/store/highway-butterflyAbout Neal Casal:Neal Casal was born in Denville, New...2021-10-2122 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead & Promoting Curation RecordsGreat conversation with Brian Hahne. Brian is heavily involved with Curation Records and one of the founders of Raven's Reels Almanac. Great story about him meeting Bob Weir and how he started Raven's Reels Almanac to promote The Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Circles Around The Sun and The Green Leaf Rustlers. https://curationrecords.com/California has always stood tall, visible from every peak and accessible from basements and backseats everywhere that hope, hurt and harmony exists within. A chrome, sunburned paragon of cool where pushers, poets and pretenders of sound are called to...2021-10-1522 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting Steve Winwood, Designing for Global Brands and Playing Music in BandsConversation with Norm Alger. He is a Creator, Musician and all around man of art. Norm discusses playing live in Philadelphia, power of live shows, creativity, designing with music and living overseas. Norm is also a creative leader with broad experience in consumer packaged goods, pharmaceutical marketing, higher education, financial, and professional services industries. Adept at developing and launching brands and key strategic brand initiatives, driving awareness, building loyalty, and continually optimizing results. He discusses being in design mode listening to Stone Temple Pilots, Chemical Brothers, and Nick Drake. Listen Here to Some of Norm's Music:ht...2021-09-3020 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysWorking with Nicolas Cage, Boardwalk Empire and being Johnny CashTalking meeting Nicolas Cage, playing Johnny Cash and playing Deputy Ramsey in Boardwalk Empire. Marc Donovan is an actor, singer and voicover artist. Marc has been working as an actor since 2003, in various theatre productions throughout the country, as well as TV appearances on shows like BOARDWALK EMPIRE, BLUE BLOODS, and ZERO HOUR. He also been featured in and lended his voice to over 40 television and radio commercials. GODFATHER OF HARLEM | Mike Wallace (recurring) | EPIX | BOARDWALK EMPIRE | Deputy Ramsey (recurring) | HBO, prod. Martin Scorsese | BLUE BLOODS #313 | Producer (co-star) | CBS | ZERO HOUR (pilot) | Cop (co-star) | ABC | TH...2021-09-0923 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysSoren Baker on the History of Rap and Hip HopSoren Baker talks music, hip hp and rap.Soren Baker has had more than 3,500 articles published in such publications as The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, XXL, and The Source. The Maryland native has penned liner notes for albums by 2Pac, Ice Cube, N.W.A, Gang Starr, and others. The former News Editor of HipHopDX.com, Baker has also worked on television programs for VH1 and Fuse and has sold a movie script. With Xzibit, Baker was the co-host of Open Bar Radio on 93.5 KDAY in Los Angeles. He has also written and produced...2021-08-0623 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysTalking Music with Michael Corsaro- Touring in LA on the Sunset StripMichael Corsaro GuitaristGuitarist "Michael Corsaro" is one of the areas top guitarist from the Philadelphia and New Jersey music scene. In the early days, Michael use to study guitar with some of the biggest named guitarist from the NJ/Philly music scene specializing in Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Jazz and is always aspiring to continue learning. Michael has spent decades studying and playing all over the country in a variety of bands. In 1988, Michael moved to L.A and spent several years playing the legendary clubs on the Sunset Strip such as Gazzaris, t...2021-06-1020 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysSmash PalaceStephen Butler of Smash Palace talks music, teaching music, writing songs, playing the Philadelphia music scene, playing live, the Quincy Jones lawsuit, Columbia records, and the music industry overall.Smash Palace signed with Epic Records in 1985. The new line-up included Brian Butler (lead vocals), Stephen Butler (lead guitar and vocals), Phil Rizzo (bass guitar), Harry Lewis (drums) and Greg Persun (rhythm guitar). The band's first self-titled LP was released in the fall of 1985 along with an MTV video of the first single, "Living on the Borderline" (directed by Nigel Dick). Smash Pa...2021-05-2116 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting RATT & Hanging with John CorabiSpecial guest Joan talks about musical motivation when it comes to sales and teaching exercise classes. We talk about the relationship of music in life and how the positive vibes can help motivate you in life, work and in play. Joan talks about her friendship and the true kindness of RATT's John Corabi. Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2021-04-2616 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting Squeeze and talking Musical Creativity and SpiritualitySpecial Guest Pamela Downes of the David Bowie Glam Band "Candy Volcano" talks about music, design and spirituality. She tells her story of meeting the famed 80’s band Squeeze. Pamela is a designer and musician. Candy Volcano has opened Philadelphia’s Philly Loves Bowie Week, a week-long celebration of the life and work of David Bowie since the inception of the celebration in 2017. If you don't remember the band Squeeze. Squeeze are an English rock band that came to prominence in the United Kingdom during the new wave period of the late 1970s, and continued recording in the 1...2021-04-1629 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysAlan Forbes talking about Concert Poster DesignAlan Forbes talks music, design and creating original art work for band posters. Alan Forbes is a poster artist and painter who lives in San Francisco, California. He does posters and album work for The Chris Robinson Brotherhood. He has also created the iconic logo for The Black Crowes. He has done posters for Howlin Rain, Queens of the Stone Age, Rocky Erickson, Boneback and many others. He has also done album art for AFI and Goldfinger. Born in Connecticut in 1968, he is currently a California resident.Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!2021-04-0229 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysPearl Jam Stealing Your Girl and Talking Music and Design with Mr. FalcoPearl Jam Stealing Your Girl and Talking Music and Design with Mr. Falco. Special guest John talks about design, beers, music and how Pearl Jam tried to steal his girlfriend. John is an guitar player and songwriter, designer for Tonewood Brewery in South Jersey, designer of T-shirts and stickers, and has a screen printing business for bands. He loves playing acoustic blues/american roots music live in front of audiences, creating new songs, and contributing to the creativity of New Jersey. The power of music "It fills a certain realm of sonic or spiritual place in our psyche it...2021-03-2638 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting Chet "Mr. Guitar" AtkinsSpecial guest Justin talks about bass guitar, popular music and meeting his hero Chet Atkins. Chester Burton "Chet" Atkins (June 20, 1924 – June 30, 2001), known as "Mr. Guitar" and "The Country Gentleman", was an American musician, occasional vocalist, songwriter, and record producer who, along with Owen Bradley, Bob Ferguson and others, created the country music style that came to be known as the Nashville sound, which expanded country music's appeal to adult pop music fans. He was primarily known as a guitarist. He also played the mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and ukulele. Support the show2021-03-1925 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysProgressive Rock Music and The Cruise to the Edge ExperienceSpecial Guest Rick talks about Progressive Rock Music and the bands that make it up. He also talks about his experience on The Cruise To the Edge. Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2021-03-0524 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysCoffee Talk with Andre 3000Coffee Talk with Andre 3000! Special Guest Jordan talks about meeting Outkast member Andre 3000 in Philadelphia when he was working at a coffee shop in Philadelphia. Jordan also talks about music played in cafes and what is best to set the mood in a coffee shop. He talks about the time him and Andre 3000 wore the same shirt and the great flute playing that occurred when the Outkast member was filming a movie in Philadelphia.Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a...2021-02-2625 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysTalking Brooklyn Music and Meeting Lenny KravitzSpecial guest Matt talks about the Brooklyn Music Scene and meeting Lenny Kravitz. We discuss SouthPaw music venue in Park Slope, Brooklyn, The Beastie Boys and more about the sound of Brooklyn Music.Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2021-01-2124 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysTalking Italian Music & Meeting MegadethSpecial Guest Giovanni talks about Italian Music & Meeting Megadeth. Italian music is so great and talking about Megadeath too! What a combo.Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2021-01-0718 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting Bo Diddley & Talking Music with MonkoLocal New Jersey polymath Kevin Monko is a professional photographer and accomplished musician whose band, MONKO, was recently nominated by the Patch Readers' Choice poll as one of the region's favorite musical acts. On the podcast today we talk meeting Bo Diddley, music in today's world and his Glam tribute, bowie tribute Band- Candy Volcano, and interesting and fun chat with a great guest todaySupport the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email u...2020-12-0420 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting Eddie Van HalenSpecial Guest Len talks about meeting the Guitar Legend Eddie Van Halen on this episode of Rock 'n' Roll Fridays. We discuss music, Van Halen as a band and how music is changing during these current times. Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2020-11-2022 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysWrestling & Music- How the WWF & Music Bodyslammed Each OtherSpecial Guest Mike talks about the history of WWE/WWF and how it connect with music to create a media powerhouse. We discuss the early days of Wrestling and how music was an integral part of the process in helping WWE become the juggernaut that it is today. We talk about Cyndi Lauper appearing on WWF television as the sidekick of Wendy Richter against Leilani Kai & Fabulous Moolah- also know as "The War To Settle The Score". We talk about Captain Lou Albano, the characters involved, and the crazy matches at Philadelphia's Spectrum.Support the show2020-10-3023 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysTalking Music with the Kids in 2020What are kids in 2020 listening to? Well, they are listening to some old music too and some new people that Michael has no idea about. Do they shop for music? Where do they "buy" music? Join us for the Kids edition of Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2020-10-2216 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMusic in Sports and Meeting Professional AthletesSpecial guess Ross talks meeting professional athletes, working in sports and how music and sports interact together. Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2020-10-1530 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysGenesis: Meeting Them & Why You Should Listen to ThemMy friend Tim talks about meeting the band Genesis and why it's important to listen to their music. He also tells a story of meeting the band Then Outlaws. Genesis are an English rock band formed at Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey, in 1967. The most commercially successful and longest-lasting line-up consists of keyboardist Tony Banks, bassist/guitarist Mike Rutherford and drummer/singer Phil Collins. The Outlaws are an American southern rock/country rock band best known for their 1975 hit "There Goes Another Love Song" and extended guitar jam "Green Grass and High Tides" from their 1975 debut al...2020-10-0231 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting Toots Hibbert, The Joy of Playing Live MusicSpecial guest Matt talks about meeting Toots Hibbert of Toots and They Maytals, The Joy of Playing Live Music and the importance of journalism in today's world.Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2020-09-2529 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysThe Shore, Stolen CDs & House PartiesSpecial Guest Bob talk all things music that go along with being down the shore. We talk about the #1 CD stolen at parties of all time, how you truly carry CDs around, learning about new artists and just the good vibes of music and the beach!Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2020-09-1023 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysMeeting The Black CrowesI tell my story of meeting my favorite band The Black Crowes in San Franciso and watched the World Series with them. Met Wavy Gravy too!Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2020-09-0417 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysWoodstock 1994Woodstock '94 was an American music festival held in 1994 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the original Woodstock festival of 1969. It was promoted as "2 More Days of Peace and Music". The poster used to promote the first concert was revised to feature two doves perched on the neck of an electric guitar, instead of the original acoustic one. This is the story of special guest Bob who worked the event as a pizza maker. And your guest Michael was also at the concert so we talk about the music, mayhem and memories of Woodstock 94!2020-08-2720 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysFirst Concerts: Gremlins & Michael JacksonEveryone has a first concert story. For me it was Gremlins then Michael Jackson at JFK Stadium in South Philadelphia with my dad. It's so great in music because most people remember their first concert and who they were with and how they felt.Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2020-08-1211 minRock 'n' Roll FridaysWhy do we love music?Why do we love music? What Makes Music Great? What do we listen? Why do we care? What's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays all about? How did you discover music? And we talk Billy Joel.Support the showIt's Rock 'n' Roll Fridays!FacebookYoutubeInstagramWebsite Got a Great Musical Story? Be a guest, email us: michael@michaeldmarketing.com 2020-08-0612 min