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The Best Picture PodcastThe Best Picture PodcastThe Champ (1931) Director:  King Vidor Producer:  King Vidor Screenplay:  Don Marquis, Wanda Tuchock Photography:  Gordon Avil Music:  N/A Cast:  Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Irene Rich, Roscoe Ates, Edward Brophy Rotten Tomatoes:  Critics: 96%/Audience: 76% 2025-07-071h 39Balls & BrewsBalls & BrewsPod #95: Hot Takes and Cold Beer (NBA/NHL/NFL/Comics)Heck Yeah! Pod #95 is up and running for your consumption! This episode focuses quite heavily on the NBA with the playoffs in full swing and the unfortunate injury to Dame Lillard. Coach Pop from the Spurs in officially stepping down, we here at Balls&Brews want to send a shoutout to one of the best to ever do it! And we wish you good health and good fortune on your next chapters in life!We also talk Draft Lottery and the absolute steal that the Maverick's are getting at #1 overall, looking toward the future with b...2025-07-031h 33Balls & BrewsBalls & BrewsPod #89: "Let the Roster Building Begin!" (NFL/NCAAB/Free Agency/NBA)Hell Yeah Brother! Balls&Brews are back at it! Pod #89 is alive and well, ready for your listening and viewing enjoyment!It's the day before St. Paddy's Day. Our beers of choice on this episode reflect that!Which also means it's Selection Sunday! We have just a few more conference tourneys wrapping up and then we will find out the field of 68 shortly after! What a great time to be a sports fan.The panel gets into a debate on their opinions on alternate jerseys and color schemes for both NBA and MLB...2025-04-131h 37MUSICA COSMICAMUSICA COSMICASábado 29 de marzo de 2025: soul sureño.Ann Sexton, Big John Hamilton, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Charles Smith con Jeff Cooper, Percy Sledge, Clarence Murray, Doris Duke, Earl Gaines, Nolan Struck, Sam Baker, Bettye Lavette, Joe Simon, Joe Tex, Roscoe Shelton, Ruby Winters, Dorothy Moore.2025-03-2959 minBe 1 Change 1Be 1 Change 182. Be the One! - The power of ForgivenessWelcome to another episode of the Be One Change One Podcast! Today, we're diving deep into a transformative conversation about forgiveness with our special returning guest, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Aleishia James-Cooper.In this powerful episode, we unpack the complex layers of forgiveness and its vital role in mental wellness. Whether you're struggling with past hurts or seeking personal transformation, this episode offers practical insights into the forgiveness journey. We'll break down why forgiveness matters, how it impacts your emotional well-being, and what science says about its healing power. Plus, discover the difference between...2025-01-141h 21Formula Indie AmericaFormula Indie AmericaFORMULA INDIE AMERICA 3.1.2025 Random Dudes - Locking Eyes With YouALESANDRA – Deep endANTON COMMISSARIS – Love SomebodyBILL ABERNATHY – Call Their NameBLUE BUTTERFLY – Poison PlanetBLUEBURST – Fly AwayBRADON THOMAS DOUGHERTY – CommonfolkCATCH THE RUN – A New Low (I’m So High)CHARLES EDWARD – LITTLE ANGELCHELSEA KEENAN – TensionCON THE ARTIST – All InDAVID CAMPANA – Toujours au ClubDAVID SMALT – I Wanna be ur friendDCxPC Live - Skappository The Blood I Bleed (Live)DREAM OF A MAN IN A T...2025-01-033h 58Henrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesFairfield supervisor Cooper to host constituent meeting Sept. 19Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper III will host a constituent meeting Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Belmont Recreation Center to update the public on voter registration, economic development, schools, public safety and other topics. The center is located at 1600 Hilliard Road in Lakeside. Virtual participation also will be available through WebEx. To join the meeting by phone, dial 1-415-655-0002 and enter the access code 2302 602 1342 and, if prompted, the passcode 45847549.​ For details, call (804) 501-4208 or click here.Article LinkSupport the show2024-09-1100 min2nd & 15: A Philadelphia Eagles Fan Podcast2nd & 15: A Philadelphia Eagles Fan PodcastS2 Ep. 6 - The One Where They Finalize the RosterThe Preseason is over & the roster is set! We'll break down who made final cuts after the preseason loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Plus, how did CB Cooper DeJean do in his first NFL action? We'll dive into all that & more!Podcast SocialsX/Instagram/YouTube/Tik Tok - @2ndand15Facebook - 2nd & 15: A Philadelphia Eagles Fan PodcastOlde City Sports Network SocialsX - @olde_sportsInstagram - @oldecitysportnetworkYouTube - oldecitysportsnetwork4787Facebook - Olde City SportsCheck out www.oldecitysports...2024-08-2930 minHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico supervisors approve 'transformational' redevelopment of Glenwood FarmsAt its Aug. 13 meeting, the Henrico Board of Supervisors approved what Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe Cooper, III called a “historic, transformational” proposal to redevelop the Glenwood Farms apartments and shopping center located along East Laburnum Avenue near Mechanicsville Turnpike. The entire 34-acre development will be replaced, increasing the number of residential units from 240 to 950 while maintaining some commercial space. As many as 555, or 58%, of the residential units will be multi-family rentals, with some being restricted to families with a member who is 55 or older. The development will happen in two phases; Phase one will take...Article LinkSupport the show2024-08-2304 minBe 1 Change 1Be 1 Change 153. Be the One! - Personal BoundariesWelcome listeners, to another riveting edition of the Be 1 Change 1 podcast. This podcast is proudly brought to you by your dedicated hosts, Roscoe and CAS. An essential topic that we have frequently touched upon in several of our past podcasts is the crucial importance of setting appropriate boundaries in our personal and professional lives. This is a term that is often thrown around in the realm of modern relationship discussions, but have you ever paused to really think about what it means? What exactly are boundaries? How do we go about setting ones that are appropriate and effective...2024-06-251h 23Henrico News MinuteHenrico News MinuteHenrico News Minute – June 7, 2024Two  of the cleanest water sites along the James River are in Henrico; Henrico Schools plans a job fair; international wheelchair tennis tournament underway in the West End; Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe Cooper, III to host a constituent meeting; state police officials urge caution after deadly first week of summer; where to get a free donut today on National Donut Day; our Weekend Top 5 and Restaurant Watch.Support the Show.2024-06-0704 minBe 1 Change 1Be 1 Change 150. Be the One! - June 2024 First Name Friday with Justin "Tang" RobinsonWelcome to the latest edition of the Be 1 Change 1 podcast, with June's First Name Friday episode hosted by Jason and Paul. We are privileged to have former Air Force Fighter Pilot Justin "TANG" Robinson join us. Our conversation explores an intriguing concept: discerning when 'good enough' truly is good enough and when it isn't.We discuss the importance of developing personal standards, a task that demands introspection, self-awareness, and a thorough understanding of your values, the significance of goals, and awareness of your limitations.We advise listeners not to compare...2024-06-071h 25Henrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesFairfield District Forum constituent meeting planned June 20Fairfield District Supervisor Roscoe D. Cooper, III will host a Fairfield District Forum Constituent Meeting Thursday, June 20 to share details of Henrico County’s budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and to provide updates from Henrico's police and recreation and parks divisions, as well as from Henrico County Public Schools. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center, 1440 North Laburnum Avenue, and the public is invited to participate in-person or remotely, via WebEx. To join the meeting by phone, dial 1-415-655-0002 and enter the access code 2303 144 9914 and, if prompted, the passcode...Article Link...2024-06-0601 minHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesHenrico Citizen Audio ArticlesAffordable housing development underway on ChamberlayneHenrico County Manager John Vithoulkas and Fairfield Supervisor Roscoe Cooper, III joined officials from Spy Rock Real Estate Group, Crescent Development and Bank of America May 30 to break ground on a new housing development with rent-restricted, solar-powered apartments. Known as ‘The Helios,’ the joint venture between Spy Rock and Crescent replaces an abandoned Days Inn motel on Chamberlayne Road. All units will be restricted and affordable to those earning under 60 percent of the area median income.  The development, which is expected to be completed by the end of 2025, will be operated by solar power, utilizing solar panels...Article LinkSuppo...2024-05-3000 minBut It Was AliensBut It Was Aliens#215 Who Are The Majestic 12? A Majority 12 Majic MysteryThe extraterrestrial comedy podcast where we probe the Majestic 12. Or should that be Majority 12? Or is that the Shi*ty Six? It’s said that right around the time of the Roswell UFO crash of 1947, a group hidden beyond plain sight were formed to first examine alien remains before ultimately controlling decision-making pertaining to alien visitation to earth, as well as controlling the development of our own future based upon alien technology. There have been documents uncovered over the years lending some credibility to this story. Enough credibility in fact that the Air Force and FBI have taken a lo...2024-03-1457 minBe 1 Change 1Be 1 Change 134. Be the One! - Empathy and ValidationWelcome to the latest episode of the BE 1 CHANGE 1 Podcast, hosted by CAS and Roscoe.  In this thought-provoking episode, we are thrilled to have back a very special guest, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Aleishia James-Cooper to discuss the topic of empathy and validation.Empathy, a widely-discussed topic in today's society, holds immense importance in building meaningful connections. Join us as we delve deep into the true essence of empathy, exploring its profound significance and how it can greatly enhance our relationships. Throughout the episode, we provide numerous real-world examples and offer p...2024-03-051h 22Be 1 Change 1Be 1 Change 112. Be the One! - Unmasking Shame: Identifying and Cultivating Shame ResiliencyWelcome to the latest episode of the BE 1 CHANGE 1 podcast! We are thrilled to have you join us as we embark on a transformative journey with our very first guest, Aleishia James-Cooper. Aleishia is a highly esteemed Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a wealth of experience. Aleishia spent over six years working at the Veterans Administration, providing invaluable support to veterans grappling with severe mental health challenges. She is an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) certified therapist, certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator, trained in Brene Brown's groundbreaking research on shame.2023-10-311h 11Reppin\' the Stateline Podcast w/ John, George & JoshReppin' the Stateline Podcast w/ John, George & JoshThrouples, Drinks, Chilidogs & One AMAZING Burger!After a week off for George's impending death by sickness (so glad you are better Georgie Boy!), the guys are back in studio for a hot minute catching up on 2 weeks of pent up conversation. They then travel out to Ridott Corners, with the Stateline's oldest running cast iron griddle (80 years old) for all Josh can describe as "my favorite burger so far"They then finish up back in studio with a final push of the multitude of Trunk O Treats in the area.  All local trick or treat times below.Honorable Mentions:Dr M...2023-10-2738 minReppin\' the Stateline Podcast w/ John, George & JoshReppin' the Stateline Podcast w/ John, George & JoshS4/Ep3 Cheesburger In Paridise with a Side of LifeThis week John, George and Josh pay tribute to the Late Great Jimmy Buffett with another Best Burger in the Stateline tasting from Baker Street Burgers. As always the guys recap what they did last weekend and give us a preview of this weekends events. Be sure to stop by the Roscoe Fall Festival Parade on Sunday and look for John driving a float for KSG. Please support a cause near and dear to the guys, the SHEILAH A. DOYLE FOUNDATION https://www.sadfund.org/ & https://www.kidsaboveall.org/camp-sheilah/ and as always LIKE-SHARE-SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen...2023-09-0859 minKubrick’s Universe: The Stanley Kubrick PodcastKubrick’s Universe: The Stanley Kubrick Podcast64. John Alcott and Stanley Kubrick with Stuart Cooper Stuart Cooper has made significant contributions to the film industry as an accomplished actor, writer and director.  His early acting career in the 1960s showcased his talent through various film and TV appearances, including his notable role as Roscoe Lever in the 1967 classic war film "The Dirty Dozen" In which young Stuart held his own among such heavyweight actors as Lee Marvin, Charles Bronson, and Donald Sutherland. However, Stuart’s passion always lay in directing, and he eventually pursued this path wholeheartedly. He directed his first feature film, "Little Malcolm and his Struggle Aga...2023-07-292h 00The Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.The Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.Season 2 ~ Episode 3 - "You Are Who You Listen To"Listen to the voice of God and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you daily! 2023-03-1638 minThe Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.The Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.Season 2 ~ Episode 2 - "Faced with the Wilderness"This walk with God isn't easy, we will be faced with times of wilderness!2023-03-1639 minThe Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.The Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.Season 2 ~ Episode 1 - "It Takes Time!"It takes time with God to know what it is He desires from us during this season of Lent. 2023-02-2558 minMysteries at the MuseumMysteries at the MuseumBoston Molasses Disaster, D.B. Cooper, Buddy Holly CurseParked inside the Boston Fire Museum in Boston, Massachusetts is an antique steam engine. It was once called upon to battle a devastating event that no firefighter had ever trained for. So what was this bizarre and deadly disaster? The Northwest Museum of Legends and Lore in Seattle, Washington is home to an oddly life-like wax sculpture -- modeled after the man who committed what may be the most notorious airplane hijacking in U.S. history. Who was this criminal? And how did he get away with his dastardly plot? On display at Historic Auto At...2022-12-2942 minThe Film Detective PodcastThe Film Detective PodcastE30. My Favorite Husband: Katie and Roscoe (11/11/1948)Join host, Carl Amari, for a radio re-broadcast of the hit comedy series My Favorite Husband. Featuring vocal talent by the legendary Lucille Ball and Richard Denning.Perhaps one of the most pivotal sitcoms to grace the Golden Age of Radio, My Favorite Husband first aired to listeners on CBS Radio in 1948. Originally based on the novels Mr. and Mrs. Cugat, the Record of a Happy Marriage (1940) and Outside Eden (1945), each episode of the series was filled with laughs for nationwide listeners. With a plot that would naturally progress into a minor crisis or problem, typically...2022-05-2532 minLeafs Late NightLeafs Late NightLLN#50 - Blame It On The Flu w/ tmlfaninvanRoscoe & Biehner are happy to welcome @tmlfaninvan aka John Tavares is Underrated, aka Marty Zylstra of Leafs Nation for tonight's show! This was a tough loss to swallow, Leafs battle back from 3-1 only to lose in the end to Vancouver. We discuss what could be shaking Jack, and what really separates this team from other contenders.We also touch on Jon Cooper getting tossed, the Vegas Golden Knights model, and which first round matchup sucks the least!Plus @DartyBrodeur crashes the party!Thanks for tuning in to Leafs Late Night, we'll be back Monday 💙Fol...2022-03-061h 08Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastBoobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastA Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo (Boobsmas #11)The Novel:A Kiss at the Mistletoe Rodeo (Montana Maverick: The Real Cowboys of Bronco Heights #5)The Author:Kathy Douglass The Guest:Sarah & Bree, Co-Hosts of The Categorically Romance PodcastIG: @thecategoricallyromancepodTwitter: @thecategorical1The Synopsis:Rodeo superstar Geoff Burris is adored by legions of female fans, but life on the road makes him shun commitment. During a rare hometown visit to Bronco for a holiday competition, he’s sidelined by an injury—and meets Stephanie Brandt. She’s a local nurse who is not dazzled by his fame—a...2021-12-241h 18It Just Takes OneIt Just Takes OneZero‘s Heroes l Kirk Lawrence #38In today’s episode, we talk with Kirk Lawrence, the bestselling author of Zero’s Heroes, the 1981 true story of when personal trainer Kirk Lawrence was hired by San Francisco 49ers tight end, Charle Young. Their backgrounds were like night and day, but for six months their training became legendary in the Niners organization. Charle’s results included leading a Niners team that went from “Laughable Losers to Super Bowl XVI Champions.” Fresno, CA, then gave him The Key to the City.  Kirk’s own transformation fueled his fitness career success. His story takes you from when he ran away a...2021-09-2059 minCooper and Anthony ShowCooper and Anthony ShowShe Wore A Bag Over Her HeadA number of parents are frustrated over what a Southmoreland School board member chose to do during Thursday night’s school board meeting. “It’s a grown woman acting like a child. It’s disgusting. My kids behave better than that,” said Roxanne Roscoe, whose children attend the Southmoreland School District. “It’s an embarassment to think this is how my kids’ school district is being represented,” said Greg Atkins, whose children also attend the district. Dr. Catherine Fike chose to wear a brown paper bag over her head during the district’s school board meeting...2021-04-2005 minJazz the Two of UsJazz the Two of UsJazz The Two of Us, le mix #2Cette semaine pas d'invité-e mais une petite selecta de track qui viennent notamment de beaucoup d'entre celles et ceux qui ont dit quelques mots à ce micro. Tracklist : 1 - KALI TRIO - Transitoriness2 - NIGHTMARES ON WAX - Nights Interlude3 - BOBBY HUTCHERSON - NTU4 - ROSCOE MITCHELL & BRUS TRIO - And Then There Was Peace5 - MAXWELL OWIN - Probably Never6 - EGO ELLA MAY & THEO CROCKER - Alright 7 - TRIALOGUE - Ground State8 - BYRON THE AQUARIUS - New Begin...2021-04-0359 minThe Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.The Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.Episode 5 - "Listen to Jesus"If we want to claim the blessings of God we have to hold on to and listen to Jesus! 2021-02-2011 minThe Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.The Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.Episode 4 - "Keep on Looking Ahead"We are encouraged to remember what God has done but not to stay focused on the past. God has greater things ahead! 2021-02-2016 minThe Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.The Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.Episode 3 - "The Job of the Prophet"Pastor Cooper expands on what types of leaders we should look for and be. 2021-02-2017 minThe Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.The Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.Episode 2 -"Why We Read the Bible"Pastor Cooper expands on why we as African Americans should read the bible and what we accomplish by doing so. 2021-02-2039 minSelected - The Sesamers PodcastSelected - The Sesamers PodcastSelected 013 - Lisa ShufroYour message aimed at a highly targeted audience. Let's talk. dan@selected.sesamers.comTopics Discussed:Holacracy. Hola cracy? Are you calling me a Holon?The cinematic version of my life.Lisa's growing marijuana.Roscoe P. ColtraneTony HsiehIs there a common thread that runs throughout Big Thinkers?Richard Branson. Lights on/Lights off.The best LSD trip I've ever had.How do you go from Sheldon Cooper to Dan Taylor?Jargon Stipper!"I can't pretend a stranger is a long awaited friend" - Neil Peart/RushThe earth isn't flat? But Santa Clause is real.The phases...2021-02-1156 minThe Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr.The Gospel According to Roscoe D. Cooper Jr."Can't Box God In"Scriptures referenced during this podcast: Jonah 3:1-10 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-202021-01-2522 minA BA Study PodcastA BA Study PodcastDiscriminative Stimuli (SDs) and Motivating Operations (MOs) - E-01 **RBTIn Episode 31, I start Section E: Specific Behavior-Change Procedures. Specifically, I talk about the BACB's Fourth Edition Task List item E-01 which states to use interventions based on manipulation of antecedents, such as motivating operations and discriminative stimuli.  References: Cooper, J. O., Heron, T. E., & Heward, W. L. (2020). Applied behavior analysis (3rd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Morrison, H., Roscoe, E. M., & Atwell, A. (2011). An evaluation of antecedent exercise on behavior maintained by automatic reinforcement using a three-component multiple schedule. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 44(3), 523-541.  If...2020-11-2200 minBitslap with KBC | WFMUBitslap with KBC | WFMUGrab Bag 67 from Sep 6, 2020 Red Ingle & Natural 7 - "A: You're a Dopey Gal" Oscar Brown Jr - "But I Was Cool!" Nick Mason's Fictitious Sports - "Can't Get My Motor to Start" Chuck Lucky - "Dead Elephant Dance" PDQ Bach - "Echo Sonata (for Two Groups of Unfriendly Instruments)" Roscoe Holland - "Foul Mule Train" Lightnin Hopkins - "Get Off My Toe" Louis Nye - "Hi Ho Steve O" Jullie Brown - "I Like em Big & Stupid" Cliffie Stone - "Jump Rope Boogie" Wammo's Organic Rubber Machine [W.O.R.M.] - "Ken Doll"2020-09-061h 30Mystery & Comedy Old Time Radio PodcastMystery & Comedy Old Time Radio PodcastMy favorite husbandMy Favorite Husband was first broadcast as a one-time special on CBS Radio on July 5, 1948.CBS\'s new series Our Miss Brooks had been delayed coming to the air, so to fill in the gap that week CBS aired the audition program the radio equivalent of a television pilot for My Favorite Husband.Lucille Ball and Lee Bowman played the characters of Liz and George Cugat, and a positive response to this broadcast convinced CBS to launch My Favorite Husband as a series. Bowman was not available to do the series, so when it debuted later that month it starred...2020-08-1352 minmiX thematiK par Loic HenriomiX thematiK par Loic HenriomiX thematiK #MY HIP-HOP."miX thematiK" par Loic Henrio C'est une selection mixée des mes morceaux préférés et de mes influences, a écouter et partager sans modération ... #MY HIP-HOP. The Message (Acapella) / Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five. Shame on a Nigga / Wu-Tang Clan. Steppin' (feat. Mills Supreme) / Supa Dupa Humble. Hot / Roscoe P Coldchain feat Pusha T. HiiiPower / Kendrick Lamar. All Eyez On Me (feat. Syke) / 2Pac. Paid In Full / Eric B. & Rakim. Candy Shop / 50 Cent. If the papes come / A Tribe Called Quest. When the shit goes down / Cypress Hill. Wild Thing / Tone Loc. Say no go / De La Sou...2020-06-1600 minDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenI'll Be Home For Christmas by Abbey ClancyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/345731to listen full audiobooks. Title: I'll Be Home For Christmas Author: Abbey Clancy Narrator: Elaine Fellows Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 4 minutes Release date: November 14, 2019 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: Everyone Loves I’ll be Home for Christmas! ‘Putting her inside knowledge of the showbiz industry to good use…Get cosy for this festive read’ OK! Magazine ‘entertaining read [that] lifts the lid on fame, glitz and glamour’ Daily Express Even stars have Christmas dreams… Popstar Jessika Malone can’t believe her luck! Not only has she signed a major record deal and is topping the char...2019-11-148h 04Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsBrian Bromberg on drums, education, and recording a bassBrian Bromberg has been on my “to interview” list for years, and it finally happened in person at the 2019 Golden Gate Bass Camp.  In this conversation, we talk about Brian’s early career, lessons learned from drums and how starting with drums affected his bass playing, what most people don’t know about recording a bass, and much more.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Chec...2019-09-1628 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsBrett Shurtliffe on auditions and winter adventuresBrett Shurtliffe is the Associate Principal Bassist of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.  Brett is a former student of the Eastman School of Music, where he studied with James VanDemark, and of Duquesne University, where he studied with Jeffrey Turner. In 2003, Brett was the Top American Prizewinner at the International Society of Bassists Solo Competition, and two years later took 1st Prize at the ISB Orchestral Competition.  Other honors include 1st Prize PADEASTA Solo Competition, and Top Honors for Double Bass at the National ASTA Solo Competition. Brett and I caught up at the 2019 International Society of...2019-08-1235 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsHector Tirado on proprioceptionHector Tirado can’t hear, but uses the the technique of proprioception to play the double bass by feeling the vibrations of the double bass through his skin.  He has presented at several International Society of Bassists conventions, and he has a great collection of videos on his YouTube Channel demonstrating how he plays the bass Here’s a video of Hector playing the introduction of the Bach Chorale meine freude.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Ad...2019-08-0114 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsTom Knific on creative careersTom Knific leads a full life as a bassist, composer, and educator.  He has taught at Western Michigan University since 1987 and was appointed Director of Jazz Studies in 2000.  He is also extremely active as a composer and touring musician. Tom has also been involved in the double bass community for many years as a past president of the International Society of Bassists and host of the 2005 ISB Convention. We sat down with Tom at the 2019 ISB Convention to talk about his career, the bass community, composing, and much more.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conv...2019-07-2933 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsAudrey Jo Williams on teachingAudrey Jo Williams is the owner of Music with Audrey and teaches string lessons in Bloomington, Indiana.  We had the chance to sit down with her at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention and chat about her career, teaching, starting a business, and more. Enjoy, and learn more about Audrey and what she does through the following links: student testimonials bass videos Music with Audrey on Facebook Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is...2019-07-2508 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsClaus Freudenstein and UNIOClaus Freudenstein has recently released a new album with the Bassmonsters called UNIO.  Learn more in this short chat with Claus live from the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention, and check out the video version here. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut strings with...2019-07-2207 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsMaggie Cox on the PAGE ProjectMaggie Cox is an undergraduate student at Rice University and co-authored an article last year which sparked controversy in the double bass world.  This article led to the creation of the Project for All Gender Equality, which is focused on the unique experiences of gender minorities in the bass community. We chat about this and more in this engaging conversation live from the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention with Maggie.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings...2019-07-1135 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsJoel Braun and Jeremy Kurtz-Harris on growth and developmentJoel Braun is taking over at the University of Texas at Austin as bass professor, and he joined me and San Diego Symphony principal bass Jeremy Kurtz-Harris for a freewheeling conversation on competitions, auditions, learning modalities, living in an age of distraction, and much more. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sou...2019-07-0853 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsJay Starkes on Lisle Atkinson and the Neo Bass EnsembleJay Starkes and I caught up live at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention to chat about the passing of his friend, colleague, and mentor Lisle Atkinson. Jay discusses the wealth of musical collaborations that Lisle experienced in his life and the memorial concert being planned for fall 2019 to commemorate his life and artistic contributions. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex str...2019-07-0514 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsLongevity and the BassistToday’s episode was recorded live at the 2019 International Society of Bassists Convention with Dr. Randy Kertz, Chi-chi Nwanoku, John Patitucci, and Steve Bailey about how to stay healthy on the bass as you age. Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: D'Addario Strings This episode is brought to you by D’Addario Strings! Check out their Zyex strings, which are synthetic core strings that produce an extremely warm, rich sound. Get the sound and feel of gut s...2019-06-201h 06Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsAligning Life's ActivitiesToday’s solo show covers techniques to help align all the various projects you are involved in, and how one project and inspire and help another. Link mentioned: Gretchen Rubin’s “four personalities” quiz Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: The Bass Violin Shop The Bass Violin Shop offers the Southeast’s largest inventory of laminate, hybrid and carved double basses. Whether you are in search of the best entry-level laminate, or a fine pedigree instrument, there is always a...2019-03-1440 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsLindsay Lam on the ISBWe’re chatting about the International Society of Bassists today with ISB member and Virginia-based double bass teacher Lindsay Lam.  Learn more about the ISB and join today by following this link. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new bas...2019-02-2123 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsPatricia Weitzel on the ISBWe’re chatting about the International Society of Bassists today with ISB Membership Chair Patricia Weitzel.  Learn more about the ISB and join today by following this link. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Steve Swan String Bass Steve Swan String Bass features the West Coast’s largest selection of double basses between Los Angeles and Canada.  Located in Burlingame, just south of San Francisco, their large retail showroom holds about 70 basses on display. Their new basses all feature profess...2019-02-1809 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsUpton BassOne of my all-time top interview requests has been to chat with Gary Upton and Eric Roy of Upton Bass.  As I was booking my trip to New York City, I knew that spending a day at the Upton barn in Mystic, Connecticut was a must-do. Eric, Gary, and I had a great conversation about all kinds of things, like the unconventional way in which they established Upton Bass, how the company grew from selling bass accessories to building over 120 basses a year, staying ahead of various online trends in the bass world, the story behind designing a...2018-10-1158 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsCarbon Fiber SoundpostsAnima Nova carbon fiber sound posts have been getting a lot of attention recently in the double bass world.  I had the chance to sit down with Pal Molnar of Anima Nova at the 2018 European Bass Congress to dig into the details bout this new type of sound post and the advantages that it can offer.   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Kolstein Music The Samuel Kolstein Violin Shop was founded by Samuel Kolstein in 1943 as a Vio...2018-09-0616 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsVibrato with Vassilis PapavassiliouVassilis Papavassiliou has been on my “to interview” list for years, and it was a treat to sit down with him over a coffee at the 2018 European Bass Congress and discuss his current topic of research: vibrato. Vassilis has presented a session on vibrato at past bass conventions, and I learned a lot chatting with him about the topic.  He also has an outstanding online resource on vibrato which s a must-read for any bass player, with great video examples and detailed description about the mechanics and aesthetics of vibrato. Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our fr...2018-09-0333 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsHagai Bilitzky on Middle Eastern bassI’ve been looking forward to having Hagai Bilitzky on the podcast for years, and it was great to be able to sit down with him in person at the 2018 European Bass Congress and dig into his explorations of Middle Eastern music on the bass.  Hagai has a wealth of information regarding Middle Eastern music on his website, and this is must-read material for any bassist interested in exploring this world.  Be sure to check out his articles, videos, blog, CD, and his soon-to-come book!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iO...2018-08-3028 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass Conversations516: Jennifer Downing Olsson and her musical journeyI first met Jennifer Downing Olsson back in the early 2000s.  She was playing in the Civic Orchestra of Chicago at the time, and we also ended up playing in the Spoleto USA Festival in Charleston, South Carolina.   It has been great watching her career unfold.  Jennifer moved to Sweden several year ago to play in the Gothenburg Symphony, and she recently took a new position with the Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra.   She also returns to Chicago each summer to play in the Grant Park Symphony.   Jennifer and I got together in pe...2018-08-2742 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsGrace Lewis is building a cool careerI’ve been enjoying watching the career of double bassist Grace Lewis unfold.  A former student of John Schimek’s at Oklahoma City University, Grace is currently completing her graduate studies with Dennis Whittaker at the University of Houston.   We dig into Grace’s path through the music world, what she finds gratifying about bass events like the KC Bass Workshop, how to develop a bass studio from scratch, teaching materials Grace is digging, and much more.  Be sure to follow along with Grace’s adventures on Instagram, and enjoy this fun conversation with one of the bass...2018-08-2056 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsBass and PsychotherapyToday’s episode features a conversation on music, psychotherapy, and double bass.  Bill Harrison and Judith Hanna are both Chicago-area double bassists and practicing psychotherapists.  We met up in Chicago to talk about their path from bass paying into the world of psychotherapy, how the two disciplines relate, and much more! We also answer a number of questions submitted by listeners, including David Murray, Johnny Hamil, Bernard O’neill, Alan Glick, Dennis Whittaker, Andrew Hassel, Gaelen McCormick, and Kurt Muroki.  Enjoy! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contr...2018-08-161h 10Download Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenDownload Best Full-Length Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenThe Plus One by Sophia Money-CouttsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/345748to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Plus One Author: Sophia Money-Coutts Narrator: Sophia Money-Coutts Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 21 minutes Release date: August 9, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 3 Ratings of Narrator: 4 of Total 2 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: ‘So funny. And the sex is amazing – makes me feel like a nun!’ Jilly Cooper ‘Light, fizzy and as snort-inducing as a pint of Prosecco.’ Evening Standard Magazine ‘Hilarious and compelling.’ Daily Mail ‘Perfect summer reading for fans of Jilly Cooper and Bridget Jones.’ HELLO! ‘Bridget Jones trapped inside a Jilly Cooper novel. A beach cocktail in book for...2018-08-098h 21Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsJoe Zon, Michael Manring, & Billy GouldToday’s episode features Joe Zon of Zon Guitars plus Zon artists Michael Manring, Cody Wright, Bill Gould, and Jeff Denson. Dan Robbins joined the panel with his Ibanez 6-string and array of pedals and effects as well.   Topics include: how Joe Zon got into the business, and how he and Michael Manring first met the stability that carbon fiber necks provide the signal chain from bass to amp how to prioritize gear upgrades differences in various types of pickups and how they affect tone   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free...2018-08-021h 11Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsGear talk with Donovan StokesDonovan Stokes is a one-of-a-kind artist.  I’ve been captivated by his playing ever since hearing him over a decade ago, and it has been a real pleasure getting to teach alongside him at the Golden Gate Bass Camp. Donovan and I were able to carve out 30 minutes prior to a concert at the camp, and we dug into a bunch of gear-related questions that I’d been wanting to ask him, like: why Donovan plays on bows that weigh 240 grams how his bass is tuned and how he thinks about pitches on it the unique spin...2018-07-2632 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsMatthew Tucker on innovations in bass luthieryMatthew Tucker of Bresque Basses has been innovating in a number of fascinating ways in the world of bass luthiery.  A regular attendee of the Violin Society of America / Oberlin Bass Workshop, Matthew has designed an innovative system of flatback double bass bracing that he calls Responsive Flatback Bracing. We dig into this bracing system, his path into the luthier world, his approach to repair (think doctor/patient relationship), the luthier and client relationship, and much more! Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sp...2018-07-191h 24Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsHow to Practice with Lauren PierceLauren Pierce has just released a new course called Practiceology.  As the name implies, this is a deep-dive into the hows and whys of practicing.   We dig into all kinds of topics with Lauren, like: Lauren’s recent article about why practice is frustrating her video digging into warm-up routines building a practice routine intentional practice general practicing techniques eight killer practice methods becoming your own teacher   I hope you enjoy this discussion with Lauren on a very important topic!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for...2018-07-0949 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsLive from San Francisco!This special 500th episode of the podcast was recorded live at the Golden Gate Bass Camp in San Francisco on June 20, 2018.   It features conversations and performances from the following people: Richard Duke, camp director Michael Manring and Cody Wright Alex Friedman, The Acoustic Bass Shop Joe Conyers, Philadelphia Orchestra and Project 440 Steve Swan, Steve Swan String Basses Bill Gould, Faith No More Donovan Stokes, Shenandoah University Jeff Denson, California Jazz Conservatory   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by:...2018-07-051h 15Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsSteve Tramontozzi on his path through the music worldI first met Steve Tramontozzi back in 2000 at the Pacific Music Festival.  Steve was our bass coach that summer, and it was such a pleasure to work with him on solo playing, orchestral repertoire, and bass ensembles.  Steve is assistant principal bass for the San Francisco Symphony and also teaches bass at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.  Steve is also one heck of a solo player, and I’ve had several opportunities to see him play here in San Francisco.   Steve just released his latest album Walkabout.  This album features pieces for double bass and pia...2018-06-281h 11Contrabass ConversationsContrabass Conversations497: The State of Young Bass TeachingToday, we take a look at the state of young bass education.  This episode is based on a recent blog post written after attending the Suzuki Association of the Americas’ 2018 Conference.  Enjoy!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Robertson & Sons Violins For more than four decades, Robertson & Sons has specialized in providing the highest quality stringed instruments and bows to collectors, professional musicians, music educators, and students of all ages. Their modern facility is equipped with three instru...2018-06-2517 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsAudition Thoughts from Colin CornerToday, we dig into some thoughts that past podcast guest Colin Corner shared about the recent Oregon Symphony Assistant Principal Bass audition.  Check out Colin’s most recent interview here, and check out his complete recital from the 2017 Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium here!   Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Robertson & Sons Violins For more than four decades, Robertson & Sons has specialized in providing the highest quality stringed instruments and bows to collectors, professional musicians, music educators, and stude...2018-06-2108 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsJoseph McFadden on being true to yourself Joseph McFadden has led a remarkable career in the music world.  Joe’s journey from Southern California to his current role as principal bass of the Atlanta Symphony is full of valuable life lessons.  We dig into a ton of great topics like bing true to yourself as an artist, what taking a chance really means in an audition setting, dealing with frustration and discouragement, organizing your time to move forward with your career goals, and much more.   Joe is a great guy and one heck of a bass player, and it was such a pleas...2018-06-111h 19Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsThomas Zera on orchestral bass section differencesThomas Zera has undertaken a fascinating project these past couple of years: play in the bass section of many of the United States’ major orchestras and learn the differences between how these sections approach their craft.  For this project, Tom performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, Detroit Symphony, Oregon Symphony, San Francisco Symphony, Utah Symphony, and many others.   Tom and I dig into pizzicato placement, use of vibrato, how different halls influence the bass section, what bass sections sounds like out in the hall, and much more!   Listen to Contra...2018-06-0440 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsEric Hansen on teaching and learningI was driving from Santa Cruz to San Jose with Barry Green recently.  We were talking about folks I should connect with for the podcast, and Eric Hansen was the first person Barry suggested.  Eric teaches bass at Brigham Young University and is the former principal bassist of the Winnipeg Symphony.   Eric and I met in person for the first time in December of 2017 at the Midwest Clinic. He’s great guy with a fascinating musical background, and I had a blast chatting with him about all kinds of topics like: how he got into...2018-05-3148 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsMatthew Golombisky on starting a record labelLike so many great artists, it’s hard to pin down the artistry of Matthew Golombisky.  His website states “Bassist, Composer, Educator, Ideator.”  That’s an intriguing tagline for a fascinating and multidimensional artist.   Matthew runs ears&eyes Records and is the founder and conductor of the Tomorrow Music Orchestra.   AllAboutJazz writer Jakob Baekgaard called Matthew a modern “renaissance man” in this fascinating deep-dive into his career.   Matthew has been active as an artist in New Orleans, Chicago (where he played in the Gunelpumpers with my former teacher Michael Hovnanian), Oakland, and Buenos Aires...2018-05-281h 11Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsBernard Gallone on left handed bass playingWhen Moulin Rogue bandleader and bassist Bernard Gallone reached out to me about doing an episode on the unique challenges of being a left-handed bassist, I was intrigued.  I am also a left-handed bassist, though like many other left-handed people, I was taught to play in the traditional, “right-handed” way.   Bernard plays the bass left-handed, with his right hand doing the fingering and his left hand plucking the strings.  He keeps the string order the same, so his G string is on the same side as the standard bass set-up.   We dig into...2018-05-2442 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsHaruki Gonai on competitionsFellow International Society of Bassists board member Marcel Villaflor suggested that I get in touch with high school junior Haruki Gonai about winning the Yonkers Philharmonic Concerto Competition.  Haruki is the first bassist ever to win this competition!   Haruki will be performing the Koussevitzky Concerto on Sunday May 20th, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Saunders Trades and Technical High School.  The ISB has also arranged for Haruki to perform the Koussevitzky Concerto on the Karr-Koussevitzky bass!   Learn about Haruki’s background, training, and hopes for the future in this interview—my first ever with a h...2018-05-1821 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsGael McKeon on his luthier journeyGael McKeon saved my bacon in 2017 on the way to a gig.  I was headed out the door to rehearsal when I heard a worrisome wooden banging sound from my bass—never a good sign!   Opening up the case, I discovered to my horror that my tailpiece had cracked apart.  My soundpost was rolling around the bottom of my bass, and my bridge and strings were splayed all over the place.   In a panic (I only have one bass!), I called Gael, and he had me in his shop and all set up...2018-05-151h 08Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsCielito de JesusIt was a pleasure to connect with Cielito de Jesus and chat about the vibrant double bass educational scene she has built in Southern California!  As the founder of the Rabbath Institute Los Angeles, Cielito has dedicated her career to teaching Vance-Rabbath pedagogy to middle and high school students throughout the Los Angeles area.  She works with over 60 bassists each week. Cielito has worked with many of the world’s great bass teachers, including past podcast guests François Rabbath, Patrick Neher, and Thierry Barbé.  She’s a great person and is doing wonderful things for the d...2018-04-2649 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsChristian McBrideWhat a pleasure to chat with Christian McBride for the podcast!  Christian just won his sixth Grammy for the Christian McBride Big Band’s new album Bringin' It, and he has a course available titled Fundamentals of Jazz Bass and Beyond.   Christian and I dig into all kinds of topics (including many suggestions from podcast listeners!), like: the story behind his Benedict Puglisi bass what Christian looks for in a bass setup hearing Ray Brown play live for the first time Christian’s heartwarming story about James Brown from The Moth staying in shape on the...2018-04-2349 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsChris West on thumb positionFormer Guildhall Strings solo double bassist Chris West has built a tremendous resource for learning thumb position, and he’s finally unleashed it upon the world.  Titled Reaching the Heights - Thumb Position on the Double Bass, it’s chock full of useful exercises and pieces that will have you navigating the upper reaches fo the fingerboard in no time.   Chris and I dig into all kinds of cool concepts in this conversation, including the myelination process detailed in Daniel Coyle’s book The Talent Code, the “secret spacing” that makes navigating thumb position much easier, and...2018-04-1940 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsThe Bass Player's Guide to the TrioWhen I heard that Danny Ziemann was filming courses for Discover Double Bass, I couldn’t wait to sit down with Danny and Discover Double Bass founder Geoff Chalmers to learn more details about the project. Both Danny and Geoff are past podcast guests, and they happen to be two of my favorite people in the bass world.  This new course is called The Bass Player’s Guide to the Trio.  It’s set to launch on April 24th, and you will be able to pick it up at disoverdoublebass.com. Learn more about what’s offered i...2018-04-1742 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsJacqueline Pickett on a well-rounded educationDr. Jacqueline Pickett has built a remarkable career as a double bass performer, educator, and community activist.  From managing nonprofits to launching programs in the public schools, Jacqueline has been a major force for good in the double bass world. She teaches bass at Columbus State University in Columbus, Georgia as well as serving as principal bass for the Columbus Symphony.   We dig deep into all sorts of interesting topics, like: why she brought Lauren Pierce in to work with students (it’s a great story and a valuable lesson!) how music and community go h...2018-04-121h 02Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsColin Corner RecitalI had the good pleasure of spending time with Oregon Symphony and Grant Park Symphony principal bassist Colin Corner recently.  We did a deep-dive interview on auditioning, being a principal string player, and much more.   Colin and I also talked about getting some recent playing of his up on the podcast, and he shared this recital from the 2017 Pittsburgh Double Bass Symposium.    You’ll hear the following pieces on this episode: Romanze by Richard Strauss (originally for cello) Anderson Sonata No. 2 for Double Bass and Piano Weinberg Sonata for Solo Double...2018-04-091h 07Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsDan Chmielinski on Jazz at JuilliardI’ve known Dan Chmielinski for over a decade, and it has been a real pleasure watching his career unfold.  Dan grew up in metro Chicago, and I had the privilege of being his bass teacher through middle and high school.      Dan started playing bass at age 3 with Virginia Dixon, and he has one of the most natural and fluid approaches to the bass that I’ve ever seen. After high school, Dan attended Juilliard for for his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, where he studied with Ron Carter.    Dan has toured the...2018-04-0256 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsMelody Chia on careers, marketing, and AustraliaI was first introduced to Melody Chia by our mutual friend Lauren Pierce.  Melody is located in Melbourne, Australia, and in addition to being an excellent bassist, she has worked for many years in marketing.    Melody has also begun making shoes, and you can follow along with this fascinating process and all of her other activities on her Instagram feed.   Melody and I talk about all kinds of topics: her journey from Beijing to Melbourne the recent visually provocative marketing campaign for the Victorian Youth Symphony stress, overwhelm, and burnout how...2018-03-2847 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsColin Corner on auditions and being principal bassA podcast listener recently suggested that I re-interview Colin Corner about how he has managed to win audition after audition.  It turned out that I would be in Portland, Oregon for a couple weeks, and Colin and I sat down for a terrific deep-dive into auditioning, the role of a principal bassist, and much more. Prior to his current positions of principal bass for the Oregon Symphony and Grant Park Symphony, Colin played principal bass for the Atlanta Symphony and the Rochester Philharmonic.  He also held positions in the Minnesota Orchestra, Vancouver Symphony, and Louisiana Philharmonic. 2018-03-1952 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsPosture with Barry GreenBarry Green’s creative output is filled with surprises and unexpected new directions.  The last tie he was on the podcast, we were chatting with Barry and Jeff Bradetich about Anna’s Promise. An article from Barry just came out in the American String Teachers Association’s journal.  Titled “Chair Factor,” this article is an examination of body energy in playing, and how posture can indicate good or bad body energy. We dig into all sorts of fine points about this well-researched article.  Anyone who isn't an ASTA member and didn't get the article in the magazine...2018-03-0538 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsJames Oesi on going for what you believe inJames Oesi is truly blazing new trails for double bassists worldwide.  Originally from South Africa, James spent several years studying in Russia before moving to the Netherlands.  Over the past decade, James has established a vibrant career for himself as a solo double bassist.  He also founded and hosted the Dutch Double Bass Festival in 2017. We dig into many meaty topics, like: How can you make a career as a double bass soloist? What are the roadblocks and pitfalls? How James’ career has unfolded, and the surprises he has encountered along the way. Advice James...2018-02-2653 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsGary Karr homeGary Karr… I mean, what can I say?  He’s the reason that I play bass. That so many people play the bass.  He’s truly one of a kind, and he’s not slowing down anytime soon! When International Society of Bassists General Manager Madeleine Crouch heard that I would be the guest artist for the 2018 Las Vegas Bass Workshop, she suggested that Gary Karr and I coordinate an “at home with Gary” podcast.  Gary Karr and Harmon Lewis split their time between British Columbia and Las Vegas, and both Gary and Harmon were around that weekend for a v...2018-02-191h 12Contrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsLeft Hand Technique with Lauren PierceLauren Pierce has been a guest on the podcast many times in the past.  She’s a great friend and is constantly looking for new ways to help bass players learn ket concepts. Lauren has just come out with a Left Hand Technique course through Discover Double Bass.  Talk about a big concept to tackle!  Lauren has done a magnificent job laying out a logical sequence of major concepts for the left hand. We talk about being efficient in the left hand, curved fingers, starting at the heel block, avoiding tension, the “Death Grip,” and much more...2018-02-1247 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsInjury PreventionToday’s episode covers injury prevention and recovery.  We feature excerpts from the following individuals: Randy Kertz Nina DeCesare Lloyd Goldstein Robin Kesselman Nash Tomey Susan Wulff Scott Devine Leigh Mesh Listen to Contrabass Conversations with our free app for iOS, Android, and Kindle! Contrabass Conversations is sponsored by: Robertson & Sons Violins For more than four decades, Robertson & Sons has specialized in providing the highest quality stringed instruments and bows to collectors, professional musicians, music educators, and students of all ages. Their modern facility is equipped with three instrument showrooms as well...2018-02-0149 minContrabass ConversationsContrabass ConversationsTeymur Phell on Killer Walking BassWe’re chatting today with Killer Walking Bass co-author and Mike Stern band member Teymur Phell! About Teymur Phell: ​" Unbelievable bass player, both electric and upright… Great feel, amazing soloist, love playing with him! " - Mike Stern " A virtuoso, incredible musician! " - Arturo Sandoval Teymur is a virtuoso bassist, proficient in classical, upright jazz and electric bass styles. He graduated with honors from the Jerusalem Academy of Music, where he studied with bass professor Dr. Michael Klinghoffer. In 2010, Teymur moved to New York City and quickl...2018-01-2332 minThe Rembrandt ParablesThe Rembrandt ParablesRoscoe Crow Survival GearHerbie learns the lesson that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.2017-11-0708 minThe Rembrandt ParablesThe Rembrandt ParablesDiamonds Are a Crow's Best FriendRembrandt wants to propose. 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