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Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Chris Walden - 7x Grammy Nominated German-Born Composer, Arranger, Conductor. Pacific Jazz Orchestra. Michael Bublé, Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Barbra Streisand, Josh Groban And Many More!Chris Walden is a 7x Grammy nominated, German-born, composer, arranger and conductor. He’s scored more than 40 feature and TV films. He’s written more than 1,500 orchestral and big band arrangements for artists including Michael Buble, Aretha Franklin, Paul McCartney, SEAL, Stevie Wonder, Rihanna, Barbra Streisand and Josh Groban, and orchestras like the Chicago Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Boston Pops.He’s worked with top producers David Foster, Tommy LiPuma and Phil Ramone. He’s the founder and artistic director of the Pacific Jazz Orchestra. And he has served as lead arranger for the Academy...
2025-08-1343 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Laurence Juber - Superstar British Guitarist. Played With Paul McCartney In Wings. Worked With George Martin, Ringo, Charles Aznavour. "The Spy Who Loved Me", "Happy Days"!Laurence Juber is an extraordinary, Superstar British guitarist and 2x Grammy winner. He played for three years with Paul McCartney in Wings, Paul’s post-Beatles band in the ‘70s and ‘80s. His first project after graduating from college was working with George Martin, the Beatles’ producer, on an album for Cleo Laine. He also worked with Charles Aznavour. He played on the soundtrack of the film “The Spy Who Loved Me”. He played on the soundtrack for TV shows like “Happy Days” and “Family Ties”. And he’s had a long solo career. He’s particularly known for his incredible acoustic guit...
2025-08-1146 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Asta Bria - Lithuanian Born Pop Star And Virtuoso Violinist. Grew Up Under Communism Before Experiencing Freedom In The UK!Asta Bria is a Lithuanian-born Pop Star and Virtuoso Violinist. She grew up under a Communist regime in Vilnius, Lithuania, only able to catch snippets of Western pop music on the radio. Her journey led her to freedom in the UK after the fall of Communism in Lithuania.My featured song is my reimagined version of “Free” by the band Phish, from the album The PGS Experience by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here...
2025-08-0833 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Carl Miller - Author Of "Backstage Chronicles". Tour Manager For Cat Stevens, Ginger Baker, Uriah Heep, Iron Maiden And Kirov Ballet!Carl Miller is the author of the book “Backstage Chronicles”, about his long career as a tour manager for Cat Stevens and many others including Ginger Baker, Uriah Heep, Iron Maiden and even the Kirov Ballet. A fascinating discussion of the backstage antics of the rock stars.My featured song is my version of Skip James’ “I’m So Glad” popularized by Cream in the mid-’60s, from the album The PGS Experience by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 2...
2025-08-0731 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Claudia Acuna - Extraordinary Chilean Jazz Vocalist And Latin Grammy Nominee. South American Folk Music With Jazz And World Music. Branford Marsalis, Herbie Hancock!Claudia Acuna is an exquisite Chilean jazz singer. She is a Latin Grammy Nominee and an npr Tiny Desk Concert artist. She blends South American folk music with Jazz and World Music. She’s collaborated with stars like Branford Marsalis, George Benson, Kenny Barron and Herbie Hancock. She’s released five albums, and was the first Latin American vocalist to be signed by a major record label.My featured song is my version of Miles Davis’s “All Blues” sung by the late, great Jon Lucien, from my 1994 debut album Miles Behind by the Robert Miller Group. Spotify li...
2025-08-0638 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Tracy Silverman - "Jimi Hendrix Of The Violin". Plays 6 String Electric Violin With Loops, Pedals And Effects. Classical, Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop. Featured On NPR And CBS Sunday Morning!I call Tracy Silverman “The Jimi Hendrix of the violin”. He’s no ordinary violinist. He plays a 6 string electric violin with loops and pedals and effects. He plays everything from violin concertos to rock, jazz and hip hop, and that included Hendrix and Miles Davis. He’s performed with the jazz group Turtle Island String Quartet, the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Chicago Symphony, and he’s played at Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall. He’s been featured on npr and on A Prairie Home Companion, and he was profiled on CBS News Sunday Morning.My feature...
2025-08-0435 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!A Tribute To Tom Lehrer - Brilliant Musical Satirist From The '50s And '60s. "Poisoning Pigeons In The Park", "I Hold Your Hand In Mine", "The Vatican Rag", "The Elements"!This is a Tribute episode to Tom Lehrer, who passed away last week at age 97. For anyone unfamiliar with him and his music, he was a brilliant musical satirist who wrote incredibly clever, interesting and topical songs in the 1950s and 1960s. He was not a full-time musician. His true love was mathematics and he was employed for years as a professor at Harvard and MIT. Periodically, however, he emerged to perform and record several albums of his songs.He was trained as a classical pianist. All of his songs were performed just with him playing the...
2025-08-0206 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Juancho Herrera - World Music Star. Colombian-Venezuelan Latin Grammy Nominated. Plays Latin, Jazz, Blues, African, Electronica. Performed With Branford Marsalis, The Chieftains And Arturo O'Farrill!Juancho Herrera is a World Music star. He’s a Latin Grammy nominated guitarist, producer, singer-songwriter and vocalist. His background is Colombian and Venezuelan. His music combines Latin, world music, jazz, blues, African and electronica. He’s performed in Canada, Colombia, Ecuador, US, Spain, France, Hungary and Venezuela. And at major venues such as the Kennedy Center, the Blue Note and Symphony Space. He’s worked with stars like Claudia Acuna, Branford Marsalis, the Chieftains and Arturo O’Farrill.My featured song is “The Queen’s Carnival” from the album of the same name by my band Project Grand...
2025-08-0133 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Martha Kato - Acclaimed Japanese Jazz Pianist, Composer And Arranger. Performed At Blue Note, Dizzy's, Smalls. Toured U.S. And Japan!Martha Kato is an acclaimed Japanese jazz pianist, composer and arranger. She’s performed at all the major jazz clubs including the Blue Note, Dizzy’s and Smalls. She;s released two celebrated albums. And she’s won a whole bunch of honors and awards.My featured song is “March Of The Diplomats” from the album Trippin by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List
2025-07-3128 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Lucas Richman - Grammy Winning Composer And Conductor Of The Bangor Symphony Orchestra. Classical, Ballet, Opera And Movies. Film Conducting Includes "As Good As It Gets" And "The Manchurian Candidate"!Lucas Richman is a Grammy winning composer and conductor. He’s the Music Director for the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and previously for the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. His work spans classical music, ballet and opera, film scores and pop music. His film conducting includes “As Good As It Gets” and “The Manchurian Candidate”. As a composer his works have been performed by over two hundred orchestras across the United States.My featured song is “Trippin” from the album of the same name by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast...
2025-07-3038 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Scott Bernard - Sensational Nashville Based Guitarist And Singer. Christian Music. 17 Years With Kenny Loggins. Now Also Kansas!Scott Bernard is a sensational Nashville-based guitarist and vocalist. He’s performed with Kenny Loggins for 17 years as guitarist and background vocalist, and as musical director for the past 7 years. Recently, he’s also appeared with Kansas, the classic rock band, And he’s deep into Christian music too.My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur” from the album Spring Dance by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here...
2025-07-2933 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Magos Herrera - Extraordinary 2x Grammy Nominated Mexican Jazz Singer-Songwriter, Activist, Educator. 11 Albums Including "Aire". Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Montreux Jazz And Montreal Jazz Fests. Forbes: "One Of The Most Creative Mexicans"!Magos Herrera is the extraordinary 2x Grammy nominated Mexican jazz singer-songwriter, activist and educator. She’s known for her vocal improvisation and for combining contemporary jazz with Ibero-American melodies and rhythms. She’s released 11 albums including “Aire” her latest. She’s performed at top venues like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center, the Montreux Jazz Festival and the Montreal Jazz Festival. Forbes has named her “One of the most creative Mexicans”. And she serves as spokesperson for UN Women to promote gender equality. My featured song is “It Don’t Matter” from the album East Side Sessions by my band P...
2025-07-2835 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Alexa Constantine - LA-Based Collaborative Pianist. Performs With Take3, Classical Crossover Trio. Staff Pianist At UCLA! National Trumpet Competition!Alexa Constantine is an L.A.-based collaborative pianist. She’s the pianist in Take3, the phenomenal classical crossover trio. She’s also a staff pianist at UCLA. And she is the accompanist in the National Trumpet Competition.My featured song is “Stinger” from my 1996 album Prisoners Of Love by The Robert Miller Group. Spotify link.------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!Click here for All Episodes Click here for Guest List Click here for Guest Groupings Click her...
2025-07-2533 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!WORLD PREMIERE! - "SOSTICE" - Robert's New Single. Called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!", "Magnificent!" And “5 Stars!”Welcome to the WORLD PREMIERE of “SOSTICE”, my new single. It’s a rockin’ track with an Old School Vibe. It’s been called “Stunning!”, “A Gem!”, “Magnificent!” and “5 Stars!”. The track features my Project Grand Slam bandmates: Tristan Clark (guitar), Guillermo Barron (percussion), Baden Goyo (keys), Joel E. Mateo (drums) and Alex Blade Silver (sax), with guest Marc Irwin on organ. And yours truly on bass of course. Click HERE for all the links.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other...
2024-11-0404 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Sola Akingbola - Composer For Hit TV Show "Bob Hearts Abishola" And For Royal Shakespeare Company's Othello. Percussionist For Jamiroquai, Grammy Winning Band!Sola Akingbola is an incredible Nigerian-born UK musician. He’s the composer for the hit CBS sitcom “Bob Hearts Abishola” for five years. He’s also the percussionist for the Grammy Award winning band Jamiroquai. And he’s written scores for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Othello. He’s performed alongside Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones and David Bowie. He received the BMI Best Film & TV Score award for two years running. And he’s got a new album out.My featured song is “Ode To Jerry” from the album Play by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify...
2024-11-0132 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Amanda Warner aka MNDR - Grammy Winning Electro-Pop Artist, Songwriter, Producer. Featured On Mark Ronson's Hit "Bang Bang Bang". Credits Include Kylie Minogue, Rita Ora And Carly Rae Jepsen. Toured With Duran Duran!Amanda Warner a/k/a MNDR is a Grammy Award winning Electro-Pop artist, songwriter and producer. She’s featured on Mark Ronson’s hit “Bang Bang Bang”. Her debut album Feed Me Diamonds was named a Top 10 pop album by Spin Magazine. Her credits include Kylie Minogue, Rita Ora and Carly Rae Jepsen. One of her songs is featured in an ad for the Google 6 phone. She’s toured with Duran Duran. She has a song with Mavis Staples that’s on the charts. And she produces Halloween songs too.My featured song is “Yeah Yeah” from the album PGS 7...
2024-10-2833 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Anthony Toner - Celebrated Irish Singer-Songwriter: "James Taylor Meets John Prine In A Second Hand Book Shop!"Anthony Toner is one of Northern Ireland’s most highly regarded songwriters and guitarists. He’s built a big following with a string of albums and a lot of touring. He’s particularly noted for his stories, his lyrics and his fingerpicking acoustic guitar playing. He’s been described as “James Taylor meets John Prine in a Second Hand Book Shop!”My featured song is “My Love” from Robert’s album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!F...
2023-12-2536 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Jim Yester - The Association. '60s Stars: "Cherish", "Windy" "Never My Love", "Along Comes Mary"!Jim Yester is a 6x Grammy nominee and a founder of The Association, one of the biggest bands of the 1960s. They had three number one hits with “Cherish”, “Windy” and “Never My Love”, all of which sold over 1 million records. Jim sang lead on another big hit “Along Comes Mary”, and he wrote the title song for the movie “Goodbye Columbus”.My featured song is “My Baby”. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click her...
2023-10-1930 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Laetitia Eido - Incredible French/Lebanese Actress And Star Of "Fauda", "Liaison", "Dirty Angels", "Chief Of Station" And More!Laetitia Eido is an incredible French/Lebanese actress and a star of “Fauda”, the acclaimed and hugely popular Israeli thriller series, “Liaison” with Vincent Casella and Eva Green, and the films “Dirty Angels” with Eva Green and “Chief Of Station” with Aaron Eckhardt. We discuss her extraordinary career and great successes.My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur” from the Spring Dance album by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podc...
2023-10-1630 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!JJ Gilmour - Scottish Musical Star With The Silencers, One Of Scotland's Most Loved Bands, And Later Solo Career!JJ Gilmour is a Scottish musical star who played with the Silencers, one of Scotland’s most loved bands. He left to establish a solo career, now with five albums. And he’s written the music for the show “Dancing Shoes” about famous footballer George Best.My featured song is “New York City Groove” from the album Made In New York by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast...
2023-10-1234 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Sherri Chung - Superstar Composer For Film And Television: "Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai", "Kung Fu", "Riverdale", "Batwoman", "The Lost Husband" And Many More!Sherri Chung is a superstar composer for Film and Television. Her credits include “Gremlins: Secrets Of The Mogwai”, “Kung Fu”, “Riverdale”, “Batwoman”, “The Lost Husband”, “Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase”, “The Other Side Of Home” and many more. She also composes music for documentaries and commercials and is a pianist and performer with two released albums.My featured song is “New York City Groove” from the album Made In New York by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!...
2023-10-0939 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Music Day Episode - Protest Songs With A Social Message: "Tree Of Life, "Redemption Road", "I'm Falling Off Of The World"!This Music Day Episode focuses on Protest Songs - songs with a social message. There was a time when artists regularly addressed the issues of the day. Songs like Bob Dylan’s “A Hard Rain’s a-Gonna Fall”, Neil Young’s “Ohio” and Barry McGuire’s “Eve Of Destruction”. The Vietnam War added many others. But protest songs have been on the wane, as artists apparently do not want to alienate any of their audience. But I believe that artists have an obligation to speak out, so this episode features three of my protest/message songs: “Tree Of Life” (guns and mass shootings...
2023-10-0514 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Bruce Belland - The Four Preps. Author Of "Icons, Idols And Idiots Of Hollywood - My Adventures In America's First Boy Band". Talks About Gene Kelly, Brian Wilson, Marilyn Monroe And More!Bruce Belland was a founding member of The Four Preps, America’s first Boy Band. They hit the top of the charts in the early ‘60s with “26 Miles” and “Big Man”. Bruce went on to have an illustrious career in show business appearing for for seasons on Ozzie & Harriet and meeting and befriending dozens of stars including Ricky and David Nelson, Nancy Sinatra, Robert Redford and Gene Kelly. Bruce previously was a guest on the podcast and I asked him back to discuss his new book, “Icons, Idols and Idiots of Hollywood - My Adventures in America’s First Boy Band.”
2023-09-2828 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Miles Copeland - Former Manager Of The Police And Sting. Founder of I.R.S. Records With R.E.M., Bangles, Go-Gos!Miles Copeland has had a remarkable career in the music business. He is the former manager of the Police (his brother, Stewart Copeland, was the band's founder and drummer) and Sting. He went on to found I.R.S. Records and signed R.E.M., the Bangles, the Go-Gos and others. Miles discusses his career guiding the Police and the steps he took to get the band to the top of the charts, and he also talks about launching - and later selling - his record label.My featured song is “Constable On Patrol” from the East Side...
2023-09-2131 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Grahame Lesh - Singer And Guitarist. Son Of Phil Lesh Of The Grateful Dead. Plays With Midnight North And His Dad's Bands: Terrapin Station And Phil Lesh & FriendsGrahame Lesh is a singer and guitarist and the son of Phil Lesh of The Grateful Dead. Grahame plays with his band, Midnight North, and his dad’s bands, Terrapin Station and Phil Lesh & Friends. He talks about growing up with the Dead, “Uncle” Jerry Garcia, and much more.My featured song is “Trippin”. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To sub...
2023-09-1830 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!David Packouz - "War Dogs" Movie: His Story As An Arms Dealer To The US Govt. Starring Miles Teller (As David) And Jonah Hill! Plus His Beatbuddy Music VentureDavid Packouz started out as a 22 year old arms merchant to the Department of Defense. He and his partner won a $300 million contract to supply arms and munitions to the Afghan government. The deal went bad and David and his partner were criminally convicted. His story became the subject of a front page NY Times article and a Rolling Stone feature article, and then a movie called “War Dogs” starring Miles Teller and Jonah Hill. David went on to establish his Beatbuddy music venture. A fascinating story!My featured song is “Tree Of Life”. Spotify link....
2023-09-1422 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!ENCORE PRESENTATION - Follow Your Dream Concert Series: Jeremy Clyde Of The Iconic '60s Duo Chad & Jeremy: "A Summer Song", "Yesterday's Gone"!This is an Encore Presentation of the Follow Your Dream Concert Series featuring Jeremy Clyde of the iconic ‘60s duo Chad & Jeremy. They were a big part of the British Invasion era and hit the top of the charts with “Yesterday’s Gone” and “A Summer Song”. This episode is one of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast! Jeremy performs these songs “live” on the podcast:“Yesterday’s Gone”“Willow Weep For Me”“Distant Shores”“For A While There”“A Summer Song” —--------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with...
2023-09-1123 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Jerry Jemmott - "The Groovemaster". Revered Session Bassist For Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Roberta Flack And Many More!Jerry Jemmott is a two-time Grammy Award winning bassist and was a key architect of the Atlantic Records and Muscle Shoals sound of the ‘60s and ‘70s. He played on songs by Aretha Franklin, B.B. King, Ray Charles, Gil Scott Heron, Wilson Pickett, The Rascals and many more. His new memoir is called “MAKE IT HAPPEN!: The Life And Times of “The Groovemaster”.My featured song is “1972”. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast...
2023-09-0729 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!"The Sopranos" - Featuring Three Great Actors From The Series: Robert Funaro (Eugene Pontecorvo), Dan Grimaldi (Patsy Parisi) And Jason Cerbone (Jackie Aprile Jr.). Introducing Omerta Caffe And Cigars!"The Sopranos" was one of the greatest TV series of all time, telling the story of Tony Soprano, his family and his mob gang. This episode features three of the great actors in the series: Robert Funaro who played Eugene Pontecorvo, Dan Grimaldi who played Patsy Parisi, and Jason Cerbone who played Jackie Aprile Jr. They talk about the series, including James Gandolfini, David Chase and Lorraine Bracco, and about their new venture - Omerta Caffe And Cigars!---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!F...
2023-09-0424 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Anne Phillips - Triple Threat Lady: Singer, Songwriter, Arranger. From Demos For Carole King To Pepsi Commercials To Jazz!Anne Phillips is a Triple Threat lady - singer, songwriter, arranger. She started off studying and playing jazz, then performing on demos for Don Kirshner with early ‘60s songwriters like Carole King and Ellie Greenwich, and then moving into commercials for Pepsi, Sheraton and others. A true Renaissance Lady!My featured song is “Hey Jake” from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the po...
2023-08-2838 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!ENCORE PRESENTATION: '60s Jamboree Ft. "Cousin Brucie", Gary Lewis, Gary Puckett, Joey Dee, Tommy Roe, Mark Stein And George Bunnell!This is an Encore Presentation of the ‘60s Jamboree’ episode from last April featuring seven stars of the 1960s: “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, the most famous radio disc jockey of the era; Gary Lewis of Gary Lewis and the Playboys (“This Diamond Ring”, “She’s Just My Style”); Gary Puckett of the Union Gap (“Woman Woman”, “Young Girl”), Joey Dee (“The Peppermint Twist”), Tommy Roe (“Sheila”, “Dizzy”), Mark Stein of the Vanilla Fudge (“You Keep Me Hangin On”), and George Bunnell of the Strawberry Alarm Clock (“Incense and Peppermints”).---------------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 c...
2023-08-2448 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Malek Rahbani - Celebrated Lebanese Born Actor. Star Of The Movie "Jacir" Along With Lorraine Bracco, Star Of “Goodfellas” And “The Sopranos”!Malek Rahbani is a celebrated Lebanese born actor who comes from an artistic family. He stars in the movie “Jacir” along with Lorraine Bracco, star of “Goodfellas” and “The Sopranos”.My featured song is “Out Of Tahini” from the album Play by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—--------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream P...
2023-08-1025 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!"IT'S ALIVE" x 2 - Robert's New Project Grand Slam Album. This Episode Features Two Songs From The Album: Robert's Reimagined Version Of The Who's "I Can't Explain" And Robert's Song "I'm Falling Off Of The World"!"IT'S ALIVE!" is the new Project Grand Slam “live” album featuring 13 of our Greatest Hits recorded at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia. The reviewers love the album, calling it “A Masterpiece!” and “An Instant Classic!” among other accolades. The album was previewed with a podcast episode featuring excerpts from each of the songs (click here), plus a promotional video (click here). The response has been tremendous. In this episode we play two of the songs from the album in their entirety: Robert's reimagined version of The Who’s “I Can’t Explain”, and Robert's song “I’m Falling Off Of The World”. You can w...
2023-07-2711 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Jim Fielder - Blood Sweat & Tears; Buffalo Springfield; Mothers Of Invention. Talks About Tim Buckley, Stephen Stills, Frank Zappa, Al Kooper, David Clayton-Thomas And More!Jim Fielder was the bassist and an original member of Blood Sweat & Tears, one of the seminal bands of the rock era which introduced a horn section to the traditional rock lineup. Before that he was with Tim Buckley, Buffalo Springfield and Frank Zappa’s Mothers Of Invention. He talks about all these groups and the great musicians involved including Stephen Stills, Al Kooper and David Clayton-Thomas.My featured song is “Catch You Later” from the album Spring Dance by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.—--------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top...
2023-07-0644 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Special Episode - 1 Million Downloads!Welcome to this Special Episode of the Follow Your Dream Podcast celebrating that we have now passed 1 million downloads! I launched this podcast in March 2021, during the depths of the pandemic, when we were all stuck in lockdown. Starting without any audience here we are today just over two years later and the podcast is ranked in the Top 1% with listeners in 200 countries covering each of the world’s continents. I want to thank all the wonderful guests that I’ve had. Famous musicians, actors, directors, photographers, authors and others. And of course I want to thank all the list...
2023-07-0304 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Special Episode - You're Never Too Old, And It's Never Too Late, To Follow Your Dream!Robert has lived the message of this podcast: you’re never too old, and it’s never too late, to follow your dream. It was only after he turned 60 that Robert followed his youthful music dream full time, and since then he’s achieved great success - 13 acclaimed albums including a Billboard #1, millions of video views and streams, festivals and concerts around the world; he launched this Follow Your Dream podcast that is now ranked in the Top 1% with listeners in 200 countries; and he wrote an Amazon #1 best selling book. Robert has told his inspirational story before on this podcas...
2023-06-1905 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Introducing "It's Alive!", Robert’s New Project Grand Slam "Live" Album. Called "Amazing!", "Instant Classic!", "Close To Perfect!", "A Masterpiece!"“IT'S ALIVE!” is Robert’s new Project Grand Slam “live” album. Recorded at two venues: SteelStacks in Pennsylvania and The Nisville Jazz Festival in Serbia, it features 13 of the band's “Greatest Hits”. The album captures the band at the top of their game. This podcast episode introduces the album and features excerpts from the songs. The lineups at both venues have the same core rhythm section. Marilyn Castillo is the band's singer at SteelStacks and Ziarra Washington at Nisville.Reviews: “An instant classic!” (Melody Maker)“Amazing record…Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!” (Ho...
2023-06-0815 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!A Brief Baseball Rant - For Love Of The Game!The tag line for the Follow Your Dream Podcast is “Music And Much More”. Well this episode is a “Much More” episode. It’s a brief rant about baseball, the “National Pastime” of the United States. Baseball has been around since the 1800s, and of course it’s changed and developed over time. I rant about some of the changes that particularly irk me or are inexplicable - but all for love of the game!—--------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes...
2023-05-2908 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!SPECIAL EPISODE - “Tree Of Life” AgainIn 2018, in the immediate aftermath of yet another senseless, hate driven mass shooting at the Tree Of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA, I got fed up with the gun violence that plagues our country and I wrote “Tree Of Life”. It’s a somber, mournful plea to find “a better way” to deal with gun violence. When I started this podcast in 2021 one of the first episodes I put out featured this song after yet another mass shooting. Now here we are in 2022 and the carnage continues, this past week in Buffalo, NY and 7 other cities. There have already been 198 m...
2022-05-1904 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!“Get Out!” - Wishing For Peace“Get Out!”, my original song, speaks to our current times. My podcast is not a political one. However, I felt the need to express how I feel through the best outlet that I have - my music. Wishing for peace in Ukraine and the world. “Get Out!” - Soundcloud link HERE-------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Fol...
2022-03-2404 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Marie-Pierre Stark-Flora: Beauty Executive For L'Oreal, Estee Lauder and Coty Starts HERB+FLORAMarie-Pierre Stark-Flora is a former beauty executive with L’Oreal, Estee Lauder and Coty. She founded illuminage, a beauty tech company funded by Unilever. Then she started HERB + FLORA, maker of holistic clean beauty products. Plus she’s a triathlete and mother of two! We discuss her fascinating career!My featured song in this episode is “Ma Petite Fleur” (My Little Flower) from the Project Grand Slam album Spring Dance. Spotify link.--------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other epis...
2022-03-1728 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Chris Montez - '60s Rock Legend With Hits "Let's Dance", "The More I See You" and "Call Me"; Talks About Dick Clark, The Apollo, Sam Cooke, The Beatles And More!Chris Montez had three smash hits in the early 1960s: “Let’s Dance” in 1962 and “The More I See You” and “Call Me” in 1966. He performed on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. He played the Apollo and Howard Theaters. He toured with Sam Cooke. He toured England where The Beatles were his opening act! Chris takes us through all his hits and tours and the stars that came along with them, and tells us how a $30 demo tape catapulted him to stardom. Plus a Songfest!My featured song in this episode is “The Queen’s Carnival” from the Project Grand Slam...
2022-02-2438 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!SPECIAL EPISODE: Robert's Mini-Tour Of His Project Grand Slam Instrumental SongsRobert Miller is the host of this podcast. But he's also a celebrated musician and composer who is known for the many wonderful vocal songs that he’s written for his band, Project Grand Slam, including “Redemption Road”, “I’m Falling Off Of The World” and "Tree Of Life". But Robert started out writing mainly instrumental songs that set the tone for Project Grand Slam’s earlier recordings. The songs all expressed a particular mood or feeling. In this Special Episode Robert takes you on a Mini-Tour featuring 10 of his favorite instrumental songs, including ballads, jazz rock fusion and funk, and he g...
2022-02-1413 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Scott O’Neill - Top NBA, NFL, NHL Sports CEO With New York Knicks, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Rangers And More!Scott O’Neill has led the life that most every kid in America would love to have. He’s been the CEO of Madison Square Garden and various teams in the NBA, NFL and NHL including the New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Eagles, New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils. We talk about Superstars like Wilt Chamberlain, Bill Russell and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the advent of PSLs, how these sports have changed over the years, and so much more. My featured song in this episode is “Slap Shot”, from the Project Grand Slam album The Queen’s Carnival. S...
2022-01-3129 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Peter Bright - From The Vietnam War To Hollywood With Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly, Dionne Warwick, Dick Van Dyke, Bea Arthur, The Bee Gees And MadonnaPeter Bright has led a fascinating life. From the depths of fighting in the Vietnam War to the heights of Hollywood with stars such as Frank Sinatra, Gene Kelly, Dionne Warwick, Dick Van Dyke, Bea Arthur, The Bee Gees and Madonna. Peter tells his stories as we relive the glories of Hollywood! My featured song in this episode is “Around The Horn”, from the Project Grand Slam album Made In New York. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/0Ws46nKNGPSWt8UU8epfyu?si=eoFjmTsrQUWtMvZeNL2-OQ--------------------------------------------- In this episode Pe...
2022-01-2729 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Britt Lightning - Guitarist For All-Female Metal Band Vixen; Toured With Rachel Platten; Auditioned For Lady GagaBritt Lightning is the lead guitarist for Vixen, the all-female platinum selling ‘80s metal band. She learned how to shred on the guitar when she was in her teens! She’s toured with Rachel Platten of “Fight Song” fame and with two Latin artists GRAMMY winner Alejandro Sanz and Mexican star Alejandra Guzman. She auditioned for Lady Gaga. And she’s currently the Musical Director for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp. My featured song in this episode is “No One’s Fool”, from the Project Grand Slam album PGS 7. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/0foCA46DG7YY...
2022-01-2436 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Ron Dante - “Sugar Sugar”Ron Dante is a music legend. He’s the singer on two massive hits, “Sugar Sugar” by the Archies and “Tracy” by The Cuff Links. He produced Barry Manilow’s first nine albums including his #1 hit “Mandy”. And he also produced Cher and Pat Benetar. We talk about his career, including his time doing jingles, and we do a Songfest with his greatest hits. My featured song in this episode is “Ode To Jerry”, from the Project Grand Slam album Play. In Ron’s honor I renamed the song for this occasion as “Ode To Ron”. Spotify link:
2022-01-1738 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Lynn Power - J. Walter Thompson CEO To StartupsLynn Power truly followed her dream. She climbed the ladder in advertising to become J. Walter Thompson's CEO of their NY office and then gave it all up for two startups that she founded. We talk about what it was like for a woman in advertising, working in the same industry as her husband, and then her reasons for changing careers.My featured song in this episode is “Trippin’”, the title song from the Project Grand Slam album. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/3cOl9PTGd4ZttjK4VxO4zt?si=hxKzG5aUQrq3xxDQ9xW3ZA
2022-01-1035 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!David Fishof - Rock ‘n Roll Fantasy CampDavid Fishof is the founder of the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp, where ordinary people get to meet and jam with the world's biggest rock stars. Several of my podcast guests, including Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad and Felix Cavaliere of The Rascals, have participated in the Camps. David and I talk about his start in the Catskill Mountains, his representation of some great sports stars, his promotion of concert tours with Ringo Starr and others, and his creation of the Camp. -------------------------------My featured song in this episode is “Heaven” from my solo album, “Su...
2022-01-0332 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!BONUS EPISODE: Project Grand Slam Mini-TourIn addition to being the host of the Follow Your Dream podcast, Robert is the leader/bassist/composer for his celebrated band, Project Grand Slam. His music is a fusion of Jazz/Rock/Latin. In this Bonus Episode Robert takes you on a mini-tour of the band and his music, featuring eight of his acclaimed songs. Robert's songs in this Bonus Episode and their albums are:"Metro Shuffle (ft. Mindi Abair) (The PGS Experience) - Intro“I’m Falling Of The World” (East Side Sessions)“Redemption Road” (PGS 7)“Tree Of Life” (PGS...
2021-12-2410 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Chester Elton - Apostle Of AppreciationChester Elton has been called the Apostle Of Appreciation. He serves as a leadership consultant to companies like American Express, The World Bank, AT&T and The New Jersey Devils. Simply put, he guides and inspires companies and their workplace teams to perform at a higher level. And in this episode Chester reveals all his secrets!My featured song in this episode is “The Week” from the album “East Side Sessions” by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/5tkOVCsFhtqecJxzseTUsS?si=jtfS1VCLTgGA8g9ya-Cwdg--------------------------------------------- In this epi...
2021-12-2035 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Mort Crim: “Anchorman”Mort Crim is a storied journalist. For 19 years he was a celebrated TV anchor in Detroit with WDIV, the NBC affiliate. His journalism career includes his coverage of the NASA space flights, his travels with LBJ, and so much more. And he was the parodied inspiration for the Ron Burgundy character played by Will Ferrell in his hit "Anchorman" movies!Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Studio One” from the album Play by Project Grand Slam. https://open.spotify.com/track/0kdeQDNwrXzsw370KNYsvA?si=sBcrv5AjRNivBUt8do3cXA&dl_branch=1In this...
2021-12-1335 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!SPECIAL EPISODE: The Beatles’ New “Get Back” FilmThe Beatles’ new “Get Back” film chronicles the band in 1969 working on a new album and planning a live event, and ends with the famous rooftop concert on the roof of Apple's London townhouse, which turned out to be their last live performance. Robert offers his Key Takeaways from the film.----------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow...
2021-12-0905 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Debbie Greenberg - The Beatles At The Cavern ClubThe Cavern Club in Liverpool is the world famous venue where The Beatles first played and were discovered. Debbie Greenberg saw all 292 performances by The Beatles at the club between 1961-63! She then helped to run the club after her father acquired it. Join us for an inside look at the early Beatles and the club!My featured song in this episode is “I Wanna Be Your Girl” from the album, “East Side Sessions” by my band, Project Grand Slam. This is my reimagined version of The Beatles’ “I Wanna Be Your Man” sung by Ringo in A Hard Day’s N...
2021-12-0622 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!SPECIAL EPISODE: Paul McCartney’s “The Lyrics”Paul McCartney's new book, “The Lyrics”, features his comments and backstories on 154 of his songs from The Beatles, Wings, his solo career and some that he gave to other artists. Robert offers his Key Takeaways from Paul’s lyrics and the book.If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook” is an Amazon #1 Bestseller. It’s a combination memoir of his unique musical journey and a step by step how-to follow and succeed at your dream. Available on Amazon and wherever books are sold...
2021-12-0205 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Garry Ridge: WD-40 KingWD-40 is the world's greatest product! You spritz it on anything that's stuck or squeaks and - voila - it's fixed! Garry Ridge is the CEO of The WD40 Company, the maker of this miraculous product. We talk about WD-40, how it's retained its classic look, and how Garry has taken it global in the 37 years he’s been with the company. Then we do a Top 10 list of the most unusual uses for WD-40! So much fun!My featured song in this episode is “The Winner” from the album "Made In New York" by my band, Projec...
2021-11-2928 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Sara Niemietz is a Star!Sara Niemietz is a Star! She’s an incredible singer and an actress. She’s done recordings, vocal sessions, touring, movies, Disney. Her YouTube channel has over 25 million views. And she’s only 29 years old! We discuss it all, and do a Songfest too.Her love is live performances, of which she has many in addition to a number of covers that have made her one of the most popular artists on YouTube.My featured song in this episode is “Another One Like You” from my solo album, “Summer Of Love (2020)”. Spotify link: https://open.sp...
2021-11-2234 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!David Bedford - Beatles Historian/ExpertDavid Bedford, from Liverpool, England, is one of the world's leading historians and authorities on the Beatles and the city. David discusses the impact of Liverpool on John, Paul, George and Ringo, and he gives us the fascinating backstories on two Liverpool-centric Beatles songs: "Penny Lane" and "Strawberry Fields Forever". You will learn things about the Beatles that you never knew before! A Must-Listen!Robert’s featured song in this episode is “I Wanna Be Your Girl” from the album East Side Sessions by his band Project Grand Slam. This is Robert’s reimagined version of “I Wanna Be Y...
2021-11-1550 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!SPECIAL EPISODE: Mark Stein's "There's A Light"Mark Stein was the lead singer and keyboard player for the Vanilla Fudge, one of the greatest bands of the 1960s and my first band crush when I was a teenager. Mark was recently a guest on the podcast but I invited him back to preview his forthcoming album, “There’s A Light” - his first solo recording.On this Special Episode we play and talk about "There's A Light" and “We Are One”, the first single from the album, and we preview two other songs from the album: Mark’s reimagined cover of The Temptations’ 1970 hit, “Ball Of Confusio...
2021-11-0417 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Ray Negron - Mr. New York YankeeRay Negron has been part of the New York Yankees family for decades. At 16 he was caught spray painting Yankee Stadium and none other than George Steinbrenner - the new owner - gave him a second chance by hiring him. He went on to become personal assistant to Hall Of Famer Reggie Jackson, confidante to manager Billy Martin, and a special advisor to the Steinbrenner family.Key Takeaway: Make the best of second chances in life.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “New York City Groove”. He chose this song because both he and Ra...
2021-11-0143 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Sarah Kotlova - Wanna Be Egyptologist To CBDSarah Kotlova had a dream as a girl to be an Egyptologist, by far the most unusual answer I've gotten to the question that I ask all my guests. But her career path was in advertising, where she spent 25 years representing major companies like Unilever, Rolex, Johnson & Johnson and Nestle. And we have some great fun talking about one of her favorite clients, WD-40. Now her dream journey has led her to become the co-founder of Impact Naturals, a CBD company.KEY TAKEAWAYS: Dreams do stay alive. Don’t be afraid to follow yours.Robert’s fe...
2021-10-1837 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Stanley Sagov - The Jazz DoctorStanley Sagov is both a medical doctor and an accomplished jazz musician. Robert and Stanley go back together to 1971, when they met in Boston and then played together for the next several years. Among other things Stanley talks about the trials, tribulations, and joy of being a creative jazz performer. In the second half of this episode Stanley and Robert do a Songfest featuring some great songs chosen by Stanley. An inspiring episode!KEY TAKEAWAYS: Don’t compare yourself to your idols. Be yourself!Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Cakewalk For Debra” from Robe...
2021-10-1148 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Robby Robinson - Frankie Valli's Music ManRobby Robinson is a master musician who has been the musical director for Frankie Valli of The Four Seasons since 1978. He’s also worked with a Who’s Who in the music business including Tom Jones, Liza Minelli, the Beach Boys and the Turtles. He’s also composed and conducted for symphony orchestras. And he’s got one of the largest collections of Hammond organs! In the second half of the episode we do a Songfest with Robby. A musical extravaganza!KEY TAKEAWAYS: Life is too short not to do what you love to do. Figure out what you...
2021-10-0444 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Allyn Burrows - Shakespeare & CompanyAllyn Burrows is the Artistic Director for Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA where he’s also a director and actor. He’s done Off Broadway productions like Killer Joe, TV shows such as Law & Order, and films like Manchester By the Sea. We talk about his varied background, what it’s been like running a theater company during the pandemic, and what’s next for him and the company.KEY TAKEAWAY: The 6 P’s: Proper planning prevents piss poor performanceRobert’s featured song in this episode is “Stockbridge Fanfare” from the album East Side Sessions by his...
2021-09-2734 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!John Mollura - From NASA to PhotographyJohn Mollura followed his dream. For over a decade he was a mechanical engineer with NASA testing space suits and other equipment. He was highly paid but not satisfied. On the side he developed an interest and expertise in photography. Finally, with the urging of his wife, he made the transition to photography full time with a specialty in portraits. An inspirational story!KEY TAKEAWAYS: You don’t have to give up everything in order to follow your dream. You can keep your passion as a side hustle until you’re ready to make the transition. And join...
2021-09-2032 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Shelly Peiken - Serial SongwriterShelly Peiken is a multi-platinum, 2x GRAMMY nominated hit songwriter. Among her songs is “What A Girl Wants” recorded by Christina Aguilera and “Bitch” recorded by Meredith Brooks.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “You Started Something”, from Project Grand Slam’s 2018 Billboard #1 album, Trippin’. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2N9bV9J351Sw1cgoL0e05G-------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, a combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how to follow and succeed at their dream, will be released on August 26th...
2021-08-3039 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Special Episode: Follow Your Dream HandbookIntroducing Robert's Follow Your Dream Handbook, part memoir and part how-to, to inspire and motivate all you dreamers out there to pursue and succeed at your dream, whatever it is, just as Robert has succeeded at his music dream!Hi I’m Robert Miller and this is a Special Episode of the Follow Your Dream Podcast to announce that my Follow Your Dream Handbook has been released and is now available.The Handbook is a combination memoir of my unique personal musical journey, and a step-by-step how-to pursue and succeed at your dream, whatever it is...
2021-08-2602 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Jimmy Haslip - The YellowjacketsJimmy Haslip is a monster of the bass. He played for years with The Yellowjackets of jazz fusion fame. He’s also played and toured with so many other musicians and given over 1000 Master Classes and seminars.KEY TAKEAWAYS: You don’t always need formal training for whatever is your dream. What you need is desire and hard work.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Joe Z” from the Project Grand Slam album Spring Dance. It just fits with a lot of the stuff that Jimmy Haslip has done.Spotify:https://open.spoti...
2021-08-2356 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!SPECIAL EDITION - Robert on Entrepreneurs On FireRobert was recently a guest on John Lee Duimas's award winning #1 podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire. JLD interviews leading entrepreneurs and I was so honored that he asked me to be on his show and went through my story, my podcast and my forthcoming book. I liked the episode so much that I decided to re-broadcast it as SPECIAL EDITION of my Follow Your Dream podcast. Chock full of "value bombs" as JLD likes to say! If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Connect with JLD at ht...
2021-08-1724 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Jeff Lorber - Keyboard SuperstarJeff Lorber has been a legend in music since the 1970s when he formed the Jeff Lorber Fusion, a pioneer in jazz fusion music. He’s a GRAMMY winning keyboard artist, composer, producer, programmer and session player. In the second half of this episode Jeff and Robert do a Songfest featuring a number of recordings that Jeff played on.KEY TAKEAWAYS: Everyone gets opportunities in their lives. Be ready to take advantage of your opportunities when they appear. Always be prepared.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Spring Dance” from the Project Grand Slam alb...
2021-08-1654 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Jim Peterik - “Eye Of The Tiger” and “Vehicle”Robert’s guest in this episode is Jim Peterik of the Ides of March, formerly of Survivor and of 38 Special Fame. Jim wrote two of the biggest rock songs of all time: “Vehicle” with the Ides of March (which he sang as well), and “Eye Of The Tiger” with Survivor, which was featured in Rocky III and has racked up over 700 million views on YouTube. He talks about it all plus his 250 guitars and his purple hair!KEY TAKEAWAYS: Make sure that your dream, whatever it is, follows your talent. And that it’s your dream and not someone...
2021-08-0938 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!John Lee Dumas - Entrepreneurs On FireJohn Lee Dumas is a Superstar of podcasting. He is the host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, with over 3,000 episodes, over 1 million listens a month, over 100 million total listens, and millions of dollars of annual revenue. In this episode JLD tells his inspiring story of how he started his award winning podcast in 2012 after coming out of the military, and how he has built it into a powerhouse. Along the way he imparts his wisdom and philosophy. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Never be a pale imitation of someone else. Be yourself! Robert’s featured song in t...
2021-08-0216 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Bonus Music Episode #4 - "To The Zoo!"Robert is releasing the songs on his new album, Miller Rocks, in a completely novel way: each in a separate Bonus Music Episode. This 4th episode’s song, “To The Zoo!”, is very different from all the other songs on the album. It’s a children’s song - about a fun filled, imaginary visit to the zoo. Robert wrote it for his grandchildren. Think of it as an updated version of Paul Simon’s 1968 song, “At The Zoo”.The reviews of “To The Zoo!” have been so heartwarming. Indie Shark calls it “joyous” and a “standout”. Hollywood Digest calls it “i...
2021-07-3005 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Alexander Zonjic - Concert Promoter ExtraordinaireRobert calls Alexander Zonjic the “Bill Graham of Michigan”. He is the leading concert promoter in Michigan responsible for many festivals and concerts. Alexander is also an accomplished flutist with a new album called “Playing It Forward”. Alexander and Robert do another Songfest in the middle of the episode focusing on the flute, with Jethro Tull, Herbie Mann and one of Alex’s new songs.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Flat Busted”, from Project Grand Slam’s 2012 album, Spring Dance. Robert chose this song because it features a flute as the lead instrument.Spotify link...
2021-07-2641 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Nathan East - Eric Clapton, Daft Punk, Kenny LogginsNathan East is another Monster of the bass. Eric Clapton, Daft Punk, Barry White, Kenny Loggins, Fourplay are only a few of the artists that he's recorded and toured with. Nate and Robert discuss his storied career and do a Songfest featuring a number of favorite and famous songs that Nate has played on. Robert calls Nathan East the “Lou Gehrig” of bassists because Gehrig set the record in baseball playing in over 2000 consecutive games, and Nathan East has set the record in music by playing in over 2000 recording sessions. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “I’m...
2021-07-1952 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Leland Sklar - James Taylor, Jackson Browne, TotoLeland Sklar is perhaps the most influential bassist in the rock era. He's toured and recorded with everyone from James Taylor to Phil Collins. Lee discusses his career and many of the people he's worked with. And Robert and Lee do a Songfest, playing and discussing some of his best and most famous recordings. Robert calls Lee the “Babe Ruth” of bassists. Lee has recorded and toured with so many iconic artists since the 1970s. He discusses many of them, and Lee and Robert do a Songfest featuring a number of famous songs that Lee has played on.
2021-07-1256 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Bonus Music Episode #3 - "The Birds"/"My Baby"Since it’s baseball season Robert is offering a doubleheader in this 3rd Bonus Music Episode - releasing two songs from his new album, Miller Rocks: “The Birds” and “My Baby”. “The Birds” has a definite 1960s kind of vibe. On the surface it’s about how the birds fly away in winter and then return in the spring, but it’s really about the emotional ties that bind us to our loved ones. “My Baby”, on the other hand, is a rollicking, piano driven, 1950s-ish number about a guy who’s head-over-heels in love with his girl. Reviews of “The...
2021-07-0908 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Steve Katz - Blood Sweat & TearsSteve Katz was co-founder/singer/guitarist/composer for two iconic bands: Blood Sweat & Tears and The Blues Project. He talks about them and his amazing music career! Steve and Robert also do a Songfest where they play and discuss each other's love songs!Robert’s featured song in this episode is “With You” from Project Grand Slam’s album PGS 7 released in 2019. Robert chose this song because it’s a love song, and this episode contains a Songfest with Steve and Robert featuring love songs that they have each written. --------------------------------The Follow Your Dream...
2021-07-0552 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Alicia Kenworthy - Late BloomerAlicia Kenworthy is a “late bloomer”. She’s a different kind of guest for this podcast. Up until this episode all of Robert’s guests have succeeded at their dream. Those stories are inspirational to our audience. But the vast number of people are not in this category. They are still trying to figure out their dream and/or how to pursue and succeed at it, like Alicia. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Ma Petite Fleur”, a song that he wrote for Project Grand Slam’s Spring Dance album. It’s the only song that Robert ever wr...
2021-06-2831 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Christina Flach - Celebrity Makeup ArtistChristina Flach is one of the top Celebrity Makeup Artists and the CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. She has worked with dozens of celebrities from fashion to music to politics and more. She was married to #1 tennis doubles player Ken Flach who tragically died from sepsis, and she has become a spokesperson for raising awareness of this disease. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “The ‘In’ Crowd” from the album PGS 7 by Project Grand Slam. Robert chose his reimagined version of the Dobie Gray hit because Christina works her makeup magic on so many of the...
2021-06-2131 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Bonus Music Episode #2 - “1000 Days”“1000 Days” is the second song from Robert’s new album, Miller Rocks. Robert is doing something novel with this album: releasing it song by song, each in its own Bonus Music Episode of this podcast. The first song he released this way on May 27th was called “Right Now”.“1000 Days” is a 'rock ‘em sock ‘em' number with a strong bass groove. It features Joel E. Mateo on drums, Tristan Clark on guitar and Baden Goyo on keyboards who are all from Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. The song has a subtle message to it which is to protect the en...
2021-06-1804 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Robert Funaro - The SopranosRobert Funaro is a noted TV and Film actor who played Eugene Pontecorvo for 26 episodes on The Sopranos, and also starred in Ray Donovan, Law & Order and Vinyl on TV and American Gangster and The Irishman in the movies. He talks about all of these experiences including James Gandolfini and Martin Scorsese. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “You Can’t Tell The Truth” from his album Summer Of Love (2020). Robert chose this song because everyone knows that mobsters like Eugene can’t always tell the truth.--------------------------------The Follow Your...
2021-06-1440 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Mark Scheerer - Global ReporterMark Scheerer has had a remarkable career as an entertainment and hard news reporter on radio and television for ABC and CNN. He’s covered rock stars, wars, famine and breaking events all over the world. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Slap Shot” from the album The Queen’s Carnival by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. Robert’s guest, at one time, was the College Hockey reporter for the New York Times, and everyone knows that most hockey goals are scored off of slap shots! For a FREE Download of “Slap Shot” j...
2021-05-3138 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Bonus Music Episode #1 - “Right Now”“Right Now” is the first song on Robert’s new album, Miller Rocks, his second recorded during the pandemic. The songs on the album reflect Robert’s further movement towards his rock roots. They will be released one-by-one on separate podcast episodes and simultaneously available for streaming and listening.“Right Now” is an upbeat, rockin’ number that features Tristan Clark on guitar and Joel E. Mateo on drums, both longtime members of Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. The song’s lyrics are about how we are sometimes confused in a relationship - we want our partner to leave but we re...
2021-05-2703 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Anton Fig - Rock Star Drummer for The David Letterman ShowAnton Fig is one of the most celebrated drummers in the world. For 29 years he was the drummer for David Letterman on his various television shows. Plus Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductions and so many other events. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Cakewalk For Debra” from the album Twenty by Robert. Robert chose this song because, not only is it the first song that he ever composed, but Anton played drums on the recording.------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countrie...
2021-05-2440 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Shannon Marie Rugani - From Ballet to Broadway to MusicShannon Marie Rugani a/k/a EMPRESS, has had several remarkable careers. A principal ballerina with the San Francisco Ballet for 11 years, followed by a featured role on Broadway in “An American In Paris”, and now as a professional musician. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Juliet Dances” from the album East Side Sessions by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. Robert wrote this song for his granddaughter and it obviously relates to his guest on this episode. For a FREE Download of “Juliet Dances” while this episode is current just go to this link: https...
2021-05-1744 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!DC Glenn - WHOOMP! There It IsDC Glenn is half of Tag Team, the hip hop act that scored an enormous hit in 1992 with “WHOOMP! There It Is”. He started writing hip hop songs in the early 1990s. While DJ-ing in several clubs in Atlanta, he played Tag Team’s new song “WHOOMP! There It Is” and it got an enormous reaction. The song has an upbeat, positive message and became a dance favorite. WHOOMP subsequently was featured in a number of movies. Recently, the song and Tag Team were featured in a national commercial for GEICO in which the song was renamed “SCOOP! There It Is”. DC ta...
2021-05-1039 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Gina Osborn - Army Espionage to Asian Organized CrimeGina Osborn has been an Army Special Agent involved in Counterintelligence and Espionage, and then an FBI Agent specializing in Asian Organized Crime. Robert’s featured song in this episode: “The Rescue” from the album The Queen’s Carnival by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. Robert chose this song because his guest’s career has been all about rescuing people. For a FREE Download of “The Rescue” just go to this link: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-song Gina L. Osborn had a 28 year career in the U.S, Army and served as a Spe...
2021-05-0330 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Robert’s Summer Of Love (2020): An Intimate LookRobert takes a very personal and intimate look at his acclaimed solo album, Summer Of Love (2020), on a track-by-track basis telling his inspiration for the songs.This episode features all the songs from Summer Of Love (2020), Robert’s acclaimed solo album. The album has been called a “Masterpiece”, a “Must Listen”, a “5 Star Effort”, and a “Winner”. For a Free Download of one of the songs, “Bourbon Street”, just go to this link: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-song If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you...
2021-04-2621 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!SPECIAL EPISODE: Tree Of Life - End Gun ViolenceThis is a SPECIAL EPISODE of the podcast. America has a serious, chronic problem - gun violence. Mass shootings have overwhelmed our country. In 2020 there were 614 mass shootings resulting in 446 deaths of which nearly 300 were children. As of March 31st of this year there have been another 126 mass shootings leaving 148 people dead. These are staggering numbers. It seems like every week we hear of another shooting in a school or at work.This podcast was created to inspire people to follow their dream. But there are literally thousands of Americans who will never be able to pursue...
2021-04-2306 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Mark Bego - World’s Leading Rock and Roll BiographerThis episode features Mark Bego, the world’s leading Rock and Roll Biographer, with 67 books in print including Elvis, Elton, Madonna and Michael Jackson.Robert’s song in this episode: “Yeah Yeah” from the album PGS 7 by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. This song is the first song on the album and is guaranteed to get you up and out of your seat! Robert chose this song because it rocks out just like his guest Mark Bego.-----------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For m...
2021-04-1938 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Rich Redmond - Drummer for Jason Aldean, Country Western SuperstarRich Redmond has been the drummer for multi-platinum Country Western Superstar Jason Aldean for over twenty years, performing annually before millions of fans. He’s also an actor and podcast host.Robert’s song this episode: “Stockbridge Fanfare”, his homage to Stockbridge, Massachusetts and small town America. Located in the Berkshire Hills, this town is the former home of Norman Rockwell and the locale of Arlo Guthrie’s iconic song, “Alice’s Restaurant”. It’s a country rock song with a James Taylor type feel. Released on the album East Side Sessions by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam.
2021-04-1233 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Rob Jolles - from selling insurance to world class motivational speaker and authorThis episode features Rob Jolles, Superstar Salesman who used his experience selling insurance to launch a career as an in-demand motivational speaker and Best Selling author.Robert’s song in this episode: “No One’s Fool” from the PGS 7 album by his band, Project Grand Slam. This album was not only the 7th studio album by PGS but it features a cover shot of a #7 baseball jersey hanging in a baseball locker - Robert's tip of the hat to Mickey Mantle, one of his childhood heroes Robert chose the song because his guest on this episode is certainly...
2021-04-0541 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!"Eppy" Epstein launched the careers of Springsteen, Madonna, Billy Joel and moreThis episode features “Eppy” Epstein, the Founder of My Father’s Place, the legendary rock club on Long Island that launched the careers of Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Eddie Murphy and Billy Crystal to name just a few. He talks about all these famous artists and much much more.Robert's song in this episode: "New York City Groove" from the album Made In New York by Project Grand Slam. Robert chose this song because it's got that NYC rock feel that "Eppy" Epstein is all about.------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast...
2021-03-2935 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Robert’s DREAM Theory: his 5-step process to help you succeed at your dreamRobert followed his youthful dream and became a Rock Star in his 60s. He introduces his DREAM Theory - his 5-step process to inspire and motivate all of you to pursue and succeed at your dream.Robert's song in this episode: "I'm Falling Off Of The World" from East Side Sessions. Robert chose this song because it's about all the ills in the world, but its upbeat message that "we're going to make it through somehow" ties into the podcast's theme of pursuing and succeeding at your dream.In this episode, Robert discusses:...
2021-03-2217 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Sandy Shore: Smooth Jazz Queen and head of Smooth Jazz GlobalRobert's guest in this episode is Sandy Shore, the Founder/CEO of Smooth Jazz Global, one of the leading Internet music sites. She is an incredible entrepreneur who has not only developed a worldwide leading Internet music site, but has also branched out into festivals and other events.Robert's song in this episode: "Ride 'em High" from Trippin', Project Grand Slam's Billboard #1 album. Robert promoted this song on Smooth Jazz Global and saw it get tremendous listens, which then extended to a run on Spotify that garnered over 500,000 streams.! Sandy Shore is the Founder and C...
2021-03-1539 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!George Schweitzer: CBS TV Head Of Marketing for 30 yearsRobert's guest in this episode is George Schweitzer, CBS Head Of Marketing for 30 years. George considers himself a Television Archeologist in that his broadcasting experience transcends the eras from over-the-air to cable to streaming. Along the way he has collected enough memorabilia to start a broadcasting museum! Robert's song in this episode: "I Can't Explain", his reimagined version of The Who's iconic hit. Recorded "live" at the 2018 Nisville Jazz Festival and released on Greetings From Serbia. Robert chose this song because it was one of the greatest hits of the British Invasion era of the 1960s, and R...
2021-03-1542 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Mindi Abair: 2x GRAMMY nominated Saxophone StarRobert's guest in this episode is Mindi Abair, two-time GRAMMY nominated Saxophone Star, Singer and Composer!Robert's song in this episode: "Metro Shuffle ft. Mindi Abair" from The PGS Experience. Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, had the pleasure of opening for Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers on two occasions at B.B. King's in NYC. Robert then invited Mindi to guest on two songs he wrote for the PGS album The PGS Experience.------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information...
2021-03-1536 min
Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!“Cousin Brucie” - America’s Most Famous Radio PersonalityRobert's guest in this episode is "Cousin Brucie" Morrow, America's #1 and most famous radio air personality! "Cousin Brucie" has done it all in radio, starting out as the leading DJ of the 1960s on AM radio, then moving to FM radio for many years, then blazing a path on Sirius/XM for over a decade, and now back on AM radio.Robert's song in this episode: "I Wanna Be Your Girl" from East Side Sessions. On each of his albums Robert takes an iconic song from the British Invasion era of the 1960s and reimagines it. Here h...
2021-03-1542 minFollow Your Dream - Music And Much More!Welcome to Follow Your Dream Podcast with Robert MillerRobert introduces himself and how he followed his youthful musical dream later in life and became a Rock Star in his 60s, an age when most Baby Boomers are planning their retirement. He introduces the theme of this podcast to inspire others to pursue and succeed at their dream, whatever it may be. And he introduces his acclaimed music and his band, Project Grand Slam, as the manifestation of his dream.Robert's song in this episode: "Bip Bop" from his solo album Summer Of Love (2020). In the last five years Robert and his band have released 10 acclaimed al...
2021-03-0510 min