Best Bulletproof Music Podcasts (2025)

A few months ago, when a sportswriter published an article in The New York Times about an unusual and “revolutionary” practice method that NBA star Victor Wembanyama and other elite athletes and teams (like the World Series-winning LA Dodgers) were utilizing, I started getting emails from musicians, asking if this method, known as the “constraints-…

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Banky's 'Dismaland' and the Paris climate agreement 1:00:55

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We start with the street artist Banksy, and his 2015 dystopian 'bemusement park'. Then, we talk to roller coaster enthusiast Megan MacCausland, from the European Coaster Club. Plus, we go back through the BBC archives to tell the story of the coelacanth, a fish believed to have been extinct for 65 million years. Next, South Africa's Truth and Recon…

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Introducing The Bomb: Kennedy and Khrushchev 4:11

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The world is on the brink of nuclear war. How can the Soviet Union and the USA prevent it? Hosts Nina Khrushcheva and Max Kennedy, relatives of the superpower leaders President John F Kennedy and Premier Nikita Khrushchev, tell the personal and political history of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Together Nina and Max explore what drove JFK and Khrushche…

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Episode 687: Perches In The Soul 2:25:09

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Next to last "regular" episode of 2025 Support us on PayPal!By Captain Jack Gonzo

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Struggle Bus: Day 103 1:04:19

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We return from a busy November Support us on PayPal!By Captain Jack Gonzo

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How Much Perfectionism Do You Really Need to Succeed? 8:48

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A friend recently asked if it's true that becoming a virtuoso performer requires being a perfectionist. Well, spoiler alert, it's not a simple yes or no answer. And there are a lot of fascinating nuances to explore. One of which involves performance anxiety, and the question of whether perfectionism increases or decreases nerves. Get all the nerdy …

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Nigerian history 1:00:19

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Max Pearson presents a collection of Witness History and Sporting Witness episodes, all with a Nigerian theme. We hear two personal stories of the Biafra war, which began in 1967, including the writer Wole Soyinka who was jailed for trying to stop it. Plus, we hear from Patricia Ngozi Ebigwe about escaping the conflict. She's now better known as TV…

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Episode 686: A Lunatic By Nature 2:47:01

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Brand new music from The Bilge Pumps, Pat Razket, O'Craven and more! Support us on PayPal!By Captain Jack Gonzo

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The Cost of Culture: It's Not Overhead. It's the Engine That Drives Performance. 22:24

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In Episode 6.3 of The CEO Podcast, Scott De Long, Ph.D., and Vince Moiso explore how culture shapes organizational success. They discuss culture as a living system that evolves with each new hire and business shift, requiring leadership to nurture and align it with core values. Scott explains that culture happens whether leaders manage it or not; i…

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Pallavi Mahidhara: On Practicing for Flexibility, Not Perfection 49:00

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Playing for other people, whether it’s an audience of one, a dozen, or several hundred, can be a stressful thing! So it’s easy to focus on the negative aspects of performance, like how to manage nerves and avoid mistakes. But performing can also be a real thrill, and one of the most satisfying and meaningful things we do in music. So I thought it m…

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Episode 685: Just Slowly Fade Away 2:30:54

14d ago2:30:54

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A rare Monday night episode on Thanksgiving Week Support us on PayPal!By Captain Jack Gonzo

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Noa Kageyama: How to be a Bulletproof Musician 49:27

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In the Season 8 finale, we are joined by the one and only Noa Kageyama - host and founder of The Bulletproof Musician. The podcast, blog, and all around platform offers guidance and teaches musicians via bite-sized sports psychology tools, analogies, and interviews with experts to help us learn how to find ways to beat performance anxiety and feel …

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What Happened When Musicians Slept 90 Minutes More 6:45

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Sleep and recovery is an aspect of preparation that athletes prioritize, with teams hiring sleep consultants, and many athletes going to great lengths to ensure they’re getting enough sleep. And studies suggest that this investment of time is very much worth their while, when it comes to high-level performance. But how much of a difference would an…

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Juan Carlos becomes King of Spain and ending the Bosnian war 1:00:50

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Mercedes Peñalba- Sotorrío, a senior lecturer in modern European history at Manchester Metropolitan University, England. We start with the death of General Francisco Franco in 1975 ending 36 years of dictatorship over Spain. Then, we …

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The Psychology of Negotiation: Closing with Strategy, Not Emotion 21:28

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Attorney Richard Corey dives into the psychology behind powerful negotiation. He breaks down how strategy, timing, and emotional control can transform any business deal. From using leverage wisely to managing emotions under pressure, Richard explains how understanding people—not just contracts—can make or break a n…

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Episode 684: Failin Means Yer Playin 2:40:48

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New music from Under The Black Pirate Troupe and some Highland tunes Support us on PayPal!By Captain Jack Gonzo

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From Control to Culture: Evolving Leadership for Resilient, People-Focused, Organization 21:30

26d ago21:30

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In Episode 6.2 of The CEO Podcast limited-run reboot series, Leadership at the Crossroads, hosts Vince Moiso and Scott De Long, Ph.D., examine the resurgence of the command-and-control leadership style in today's supercharged economic and political climate. They frame the issue as a common reaction to pressures such as inflation, tariffs, and AI di…

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Michelle Lynne: How to be Fearless 52:54

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This week we share a special joint episode with Michelle Lynne, co-creator of The Fearless Artist Mastermind and host of The Fearless Artist podcast. The two podcast hosts discuss life as an artist, how to lead from one's values, and how to trust yourself. Episode is available on both shows. Discover more about Michelle's work: https://michellelynn…

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Why Being Too Quick to Offer Feedback Could Inhibit Learning 8:17

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I remember a lesson many years ago, when my teacher told me that her job was to teach me how to teach myself. So that I would one day no longer need a teacher. I couldn’t have been more than 9 or 10 at the time, so the notion of me teaching myself was hard to fathom. It was difficult enough to just play in tune, never mind come up with my own bowin…

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Speed of Sound and prosecuting Nazis 1:01:38

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is aviation historian Dr Victoria Taylor. We start with an archive interview of American Chuck Yeager who became the first pilot to fly faster than the speed of sound in 1947. Then, a couple who were caught up in the attack on the Batacl…

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Episode 683: True As Daylight 2:38:55

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New music from Whiskey Bay Rovers and a shield wall for Barbarian Weekend Support us on PayPal!By Captain Jack Gonzo

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Struggle Bus: Day 102 1:07:02

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We fight the fight against weather changes and plague Support us on PayPal!By Captain Jack Gonzo

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Emily Gee: Musicians' Health and Wellness 54:23

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This week we feature Dr. Emily Gee, the Director of the Musicians’ Wellness Program at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She is a licensed physical therapist (PT) and certified yoga instructor with a background in music. As a cellist, she battled playing-related injuries during music conservatory that led to a career path. Throughout her own p…

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Fewer Repetitions….But More Rapid Progress? 8:27

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Whether we’re baking a cake, driving to a new restaurant, or putting together a puzzle, we can usually get to the goal more efficiently and effectively if we have a clear idea what the destination looks like. I think we all know that the same is true for learning a new piece of music too - but often, this is not actually what our practice looks lik…

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The largest dinosaur and creating Miffy 1:00:26

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Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Darja Dankina, who's a palaeontologist from the Natures Research Centre in Vilnius, Lithuania. We start with the discovery of the largest dinosaur ever, uncovered by a shepherd on a ranch in Argentina in 2012. Then, we hear from the d…

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How to Bulletproof Your Business Deals 17:45

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Attorney Richard Corey breaks down why every business owner needs well-structured contracts. From avoiding costly disputes to protecting partnerships and managing equity, he explains how clear agreements can save your business from unnecessary legal trouble. Key Timestamps: 00:00 – Richard Corey shares how strong c…

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Episode 682: Ideas Are Bulletproof 2:37:45

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A 5th of November recovery from Pirate Weekend Support us on PayPal!By Captain Jack Gonzo

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Tough Calls in Tough Times: Leading Through Uncertainty 20:14

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In this episode of The CEO Podcast, Scott De Long, Ph.D., and Vince Moiso return after a long hiatus to discuss the challenges leaders face in making tough calls during uncertain times in this limited-run series, Leadership at the Crossroads. They open with reflections on the current economic and political landscape, including inflation, tariffs, A…