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Enjoy early access to Episode 41 with Tony Shimkin! Composer and producer Tony Shimkin grew up surrounded by songwriting and record production, and built his own path through studio sessions and high-level creative work. But the part that almost took him out wasn’t a bad deal – it was addiction, secrecy, and the slow drift away from truth. We talk with Tony about the “book cover” problem: the outside looks successful, the inside is falling apart. He walks us through his early

In case you missed it, watch our live Q&A with Steve Thoma (Dave Mason Tribute)! Listen to Steve Thoma's Tribute to Dave Mason episode

Enjoy early access to Episode 40 with Dr. Michelle Nemec! A casual suggestion can change everything if you’re willing to act on it. We sit down with Dr. Michelle Nemec, a keynote speaker, author, educator, and solicitor from Sydney, Australia, to to learn what she's learned from six degrees, multiple career reinventions, and a life built on courage and curiosity. Michelle breaks down emotional intelligence in plain terms: how we regulate emotions, read the room, build resilie

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Dave Mason’s name is often linked to classic rock’s golden era, but his true impact goes far beyond the albums and hit singles. Known as a founding member of Traffic and the voice behind timeless songs like “Feeling Alright” and “We Just Disagree,” Mason’s story reveals much more than just music credits. His journey as a songwriter, performer, and storyteller offers a glimpse into the moments that shape both artists and fans alike. These moments happen after the encore, on th

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Enjoy early access to Episode 39 with Steve Thoma (Dave Mason Tribute)! Dave Mason’s songs didn’t just chart, they attached themselves to people’s lives. Musician and longtime collaborator Steve Thoma returns to the podcast for a heartfelt, sometimes hilarious, always honest remembrance of a classic icon whose fingerprints stretch from English rock band Traffic to generations of radio staples. Steve takes us into the real world behind the legend: stories of the walk from the

Enjoy early access to Episode 38 with Dr. Janine Ambrose! Dr. Janine Ambrose grew up learning from nature’s rhythms, then found herself pulled into intuitive counseling shaped by experiences that blended faith, spirit, and a steady desire to help people heal. What unfolds is a grounded but expansive talk about how transformation can arrive without warning and how we respond when it does. We discuss sound healing and frequency therapy, including music designed to support chakr

Kidd Griffey explains how the small, mundane things in life are worthy of appreciation. Listen to Kidd Griffey's full episode.

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Enjoy early access to Episode 37 with Kidd Griffey! Seizures that strike in your sleep change the way you think about tomorrow. Music artist Kidd Griffey sits down with us to tell the story of what happened when his life took an unexpected turn at 21, how fear and uncertainty reshaped his priorities, and why music became a dream and then a lifeline. We talk about the “out of the blue” moments that defined his path, including a disruptive move to Detroit during high school, th