Best Jasmine Gary Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 330 Filmmaker Jasmine Hirst 1:04:54

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Longtime friend and collaborator of Lydia and friend of The Lydian Spin, Jasmine returns to the show. She is a filmmaker and artist who wrote letters to Aileen Wuornos and later conducted a filmed interview with her on death row in 1997. Jasmine's footage appears in the new Netflix documentary Aileen: Queen of Serial Killers; Wuornos had asked her …

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Finding Freedom: Yoga, Entrepreneurship, and Self-Care with Rose James 1:05:02

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Why is wellness so important in entrepreneurship? I mean, it's important in life, period! But it is especially important for entrepreneurs to prevent burnout and increase creativity. So shout out to today's guest Rose James, yoga teacher and wellness entrepreneur, for reminding us to take care of ourselves! In this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!,…

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Episode 329 Excepter members John Ryan and Lala Ryan 1:08:00

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Excepter is an experimental music collective formed in Brooklyn in 2002. John Fell Ryan (sometimes called "Jeff") founded Excepter and has remained a central member, providing vocals, synths, and electronic instrumentation. Lala Harrison Ryan has been involved in the group since at least 2006, contributing vocals, programming, keyboards, and flute.…

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Episode 328 Producer and Musician Paul Roessler 1:10:11

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Paul Roessler is a musician and record producer based in Los Angeles. Active since 1978, he was part of the early L.A. punk scene and played keyboards with band including The Screamers, Twisted Roots, 45 Grave, Nervous Gender. His work includes solo albums such as Abominable, Curator, and The Drug Years, as well as collaborations with artists inclu…

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Merging Creativity and Strategy in Entrepreneurship with Faybeon Mickens 1:33:44

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In case you were wondering, Black Women Entrepreneurs come first here at Bet On Yourself, Sis! And throughout this episode, that sentiment rings true! Today I sit down with Faybeon Mickens, award-winning audio marketing creative with over fifteen years of experience in digital marketing, and owner of FM Digital LLC, an audio, visual, and experienti…

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Episode 327 Culture Critic Carlo McCormick 1:00:26

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Carlo McCormick is a pop culture critic and curator living in New York. He is the author of numerous books on contemporary art and artists and has lectured and taught extensively at universities around the United States. His writing has appeared in Aperture, Art in America, Art News, Artforum, High Times, Spin, Vice, and countless other magazines.…

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Episode 326 Musician & Author Chris Connelly 1:08:27

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Chris Connelly is a Scottish-born musician and writer whose career spans from the industrial and post-punk scenes of the 1980s to a wide range of solo and collaborative projects. Beginning with Rigor Mortis (later Fini Tribe) and continuing through Revolting Cocks, Ministry, and Pigface, Chris's work is an exercise in constant reinvention and movem…

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Crowdfunding for our comic book adaptation is now live! Plus, hear from our artist Matias De Vincenzo. 18:42

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Crowdfunding for the comic book adaptation of this audio drama is now LIVE through Kickstarter! Check it out here! (Full link is at the bottom.) You can get a special early bird rate when you support our comic book within the first two days of the campaign. Plus, at the end of this episode, hear from our artist Matias De Vincenzo! With stunning art…

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Edifying Ourselves and Others Through Transformation with Ashanna Jouti 1:00:40

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How often do you reflect on the progress you've made? Sometimes it feels like we are stuck, like we haven't gotten anywhere in all the time we've been working on the thing! But, when you reflect on your journey, it helps you to acknowledge your growth and continue to strive for more. And, this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis! is all about progress …

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Episode 325 Author Gary Lippman 1:01:38

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Gary Lippman is a writer, artist, and attorney. He has worked with New York's Innocence Project and is the author of the acclaimed new book I Wish Therefore I Am. His play Paradox Lust ran off-off-Broadway in 2001, and his writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Paris Review, and VICE. Gary's visual art can be found at apocalippy.com.…

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Bet On Yourself, Sis! is taking a break! 0:58

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Hey ya’ll Pink Lady here to let you know that Bet On Yourself, Sis! is taking a break! I believe in rest! And, I put my money where mouth is. So I want to show you that, yes, consistency is important, but taking time for yourself is more important! And that is what I'm doing. :) Bet On Yourself Sis! will be back next Wednesday, October 22nd. Be sur…

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Episode 324 Dave Naz 1:09:07

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🎙️ Support The Lydian Spin 🎙️ Dave Naz played in various LA punk bands including Chemical People, Down by Law, and The Last touring the USA and Europe from 1985 til1997, until an exhibition featuring Larry Clark, Nan Goldin and Diane Arbus, inspired him to pick up a camera. As a photographer his work revolves around the varied identities and person…

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We're making a comic book and need your help! The Kickstarter for The Day Everything Changed #1 launches Oct. 22! 3:29

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Surprise! We're making a comic book based on The Day Everything Changed, and we need your help to make it happen with our Kickstarter campaign to fund it! Check it out here! (Full link is at the bottom.) You can sign up now to be notified when the campaign officially launches on October 22. Now is your chance to experience our hit post-apocalyptic …

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Episode 323 Shane Embury 1:00:13

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🎙️ Support The Lydian Spin 🎙️ (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tsd1975) Shane Embury is longtime bassist for the grindcore/death metal band Napalm Death, which he joined in 1987 and has remained with ever since. In addition to Napalm Death, he has been involved in numerous side projects and bands across the extreme metal spectrum, such as Blood fro…

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Discovering Your Calling through Connection and Resilience with Erin Pompa 51:40

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My number one message for listeners of this podcast is that you can build the life you want! You are not stuck, even if you feel that way. And, in this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, that sentiment is repeated over and over. Changing your life can be messy. It can feel crappy. But, all of that will be worth it when you step into the life of your…

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Episode 322 Harlow Crandall 1:11:47

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🎙️ Support The Lydian Spin 🎙️ (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tsd1975) Inspired by a lifelong obsession with poetry and prose, Harlow Crandall channels his obsession with literature and rock music into the release of his new album, Better a New Demon, recorded with the support of Peter Manktelow, Meadow Wyand, and Justin Pallini. As a Ph.D. candid…

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Authenticity and Agency: Owning your Entrepreneurial Gifts with Pam Brown 50:24

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If you've ever thought about not being yourself, please take this as a sign to just BE YOURSELF! In this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, I chat with Pam Brown, owner of Down 4 Paws Dog Training, based in Norwood, MA. Pam is a certified dog trainer, animal communicator, and psychic medium, and today she talks all about how she owned and honed her …

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Episode 321 Banshee Drummer Budgie 1:04:11

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Budgie (born Peter Edward Clarke) is an English drummer recognized for his work with Siouxsie and the Banshees (1979–1996) and the percussion-driven project The Creatures (1981–2004). He lost his mother at age 12, and that early loss becomes a central theme in The Absence: Memoirs of a Banshee Drummer, where he also writes candidly about his marria…

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Episode 320 Composer and Musician Paul Cantelon 1:06:56

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Paul Cantelon grew up with music in his blood—his mother played trumpet in the Philadelphia Symphony, his father was a preacher. A prodigy on violin, he debuted at UCLA's Royce Hall at 13, then studied piano across Geneva, Juilliard, and Paris. At 17, a bike accident left him in a coma and wiped out his memory; he had to relearn music from scratch.…

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The Holistic Lifestyle for Black Women Entrepreneurs with Fatima Mathews 1:02:20

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What does it mean to live a holistic lifestyle? It means to think of yourself as a whole person and recognize that everything in your life, everything in this world is connected. And, in this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, my guest Fatima Mathews dives deeper into this concept. Fatima is a Holistic Lifestyle curator, and she helps people of colo…

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Episode 319 Yowie Drummer Shawn O'Connor 1:04:04

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Shawn "The Defenestrator" O'Connor is a founding member and drummer of the St. Louis band Yowie. Outside of music, he works as a clinical psychologist. Shawn is also something of a luddite, aiming to be the last adult in America without a cell phone.By Lydia Lunch

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Episode 318 Pamela Des Barres 1:10:12

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Pamela Des Barres, born in California, emerged from the 1960s Los Angeles rock scene as both participant and witness. Introduced to Captain Beefheart in high school, she soon immersed herself in the vast Los Angeles demimonde, befriending and dating musicians from The Byrds to Led Zeppelin. With Frank Zappa's guidance, she co-founded the performanc…

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Intentional Self-Care for Black Women Entrepreneurs with Brittney Lee 1:11:02

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"Chew the meat and spit out the bones!" If you don't get anything else from this episode, take this advice from Brittney Lee! Take what you need from every situation and let go of the rest. Brittany Lee is a fitness coach and yoga teacher, and she is one of my favorite people to have these "professional" conversations with. She keeps it all the way…

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Episode 317 Comedian Eddie Pepitone 1:02:28

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Comedian Eddie Pepitone, dubbed "The Bitter Buddha," blends caustic humor with existential musings, delivering performances that ricochet between volcanic rants and self-effacing confessionals. A veteran of New York's improv scene and a familiar face on television—from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia to Bob's Burgers—Eddie's work straddles the li…

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Episode 316 Poet Shannon Sky 57:21

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Shannon Sky is a poet, author, photographer, publisher, and activist born in Chicago. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University. Shannon is an off the radar, gender queer, underground poet. She previously worked in electoral politics, successfully advocated for juvenile justice…

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Growing from Community Catering to Creative Entrepreneurship with Amber Sims 48:32

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Today I'm chatting with my cousin-sister ya'll! Amber Sims is an overall creative entrepreneur and she does it all! She is the owner and creator of All Things Good Catering, and she is a new author of the book, When the Heart Breaks the Soul Blooms: A Journey of Motherhood, Renewal, and Love After Loss. And, in this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!…

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Episode 315 Star Route Farm's Tianna Kennedy 1:09:41

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Tianna Kennedy is co-owner and operator of Star Route Farm. She has lived in Tucson, the Bay Area, Nottingham, and Brooklyn. For over a decade, she has been farming in the Catskills, which now serves as her home base. Tianna is also part of the crew of Apollonia, a 64-foot steel-hulled schooner retrofitted for sail freight on the Hudson River. She …

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Episode 314 Producer, Composer & Musician Dougie Bowne 50:47

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Dougie Bowne is a producer, drummer, guitarist, and composer who entered New York's avant-garde scene in his early twenties after a chance street encounter with a member of John Cale's circle, who invited him to jam simply because he was carrying a bag of drum sticks and "looked cool". Unfamiliar with Cale at the time, Dougie nonetheless accepted—a…

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Creating a Legacy Through Entrepreneurship and Community with Dr. Nicole Young-Martin 1:02:39

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My podcasting bestie is here today and she has a lot to say! Dr. Nicole Young-Martin is a creative professional, writer, producer, podcaster and much more! And, in this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, we discuss what it's like to create your own legacy through entrepreneurship and community. Have you ever thought about the legacy you're leaving b…

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Episode 313 Tuba Player, Composer & Improviser Dan Peck 1:11:58

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Dan Peck is a tuba player, improviser, and composer. He performs with ensembles such as ICE (not that ICE) Wet Ink, and has appeared with the New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera, and NYC Ballet. He has toured internationally with his doom jazz trio The Gate and collaborated with artists such as Ingrid Laubrock and Anthony Braxton. Dan teaches…

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BONUS: Banjee Boombox’s Podcast Village Collection 10:09

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My favorite question to ask guests on Bet On Yourself, Sis! is, "what does being an entrepreneur mean to you?" And I get so many different answers. To many of us entrepreneurship means freedom and getting to choose the work we do. To some it means being bold and brave enough to create something new. And to others it means building the life they wan…

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Audio Drama Community Recommendations Episode 14:54

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While The Day Everything Changed is on break to write season four (yes, we're working on season four and another show to be announced soon), here is a collection of creator-read promos from the audio drama community to tease some new shows to check out! Everything in this episode includes: Femme Future Perfect: In this moment when the voices of wom…

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Episode 312 Artist Philip Zimmerma 1:02:02

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San Francisco-based artist Philip Zimmerman has exhibited in San Francisco, Portland, and New York City over the past thirty years. Known for his sculptural work, Philip's pieces explore themes of death, beauty, and symbolism through intricate assemblage. His craftsmanship has been compared to that of Renaissance painters, noted for its exceptional…

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Empowerment and Boundaries for Black Women Entrepreneurs with Adi Kaur 1:26:04

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Why do so many Black women entrepreneurs have problems raising their prices, and sometimes even charging at all? We feel like the communities we want to serve can't afford it. Or, we don't think anyone will buy from us if our prices are too high. But, these are the lies we tell ourselves to keep us from succeeding. The truth is that we have poured …

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Episode 311 Musician & Artist Kilynn Lunsford 53:54

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Lydia and Tim are on tour, which means no intro this week. Here is a message from Lydia on the eve of Independence Day: "There has never been a better time for a People's Revolution than this July 4th, when the fireworks you'll be watching will mirror the explosion in our heads after Diaper Donnie and his band of criminal Republicunts have severed …

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Episode 310 Writer David Gordon 1:01:36

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David Gordon was born in New York City. He is the author of ten books. His first novel, The Serialist, won the VCU/Cabell First Novel Award, was a finalist for an Edgar Award, and was made into a feature film - in Japan. He has also written five books in the on-going Joe the Bouncer series. His new novel, forthcoming from Mysterious Press in July 2…

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Building Confidence and Success Through Affirmations with Deandra Raquel Bacon 59:43

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What is the difference between confidence and ego? I think many of us get it confused, especially in the entrepreneurial space. But today's guest explains the difference in a way that really resonated with me and I'm so excited to share it with you! In this episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis!, I chat with Deandra Raquel Bacon aka Raq and we dive into …

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Episode 309 Comedian JT Habersaat 1:14:04

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JT Habersaat was dubbed the "Godfather of Punk Rock Comedy" by Chicago Now and launched The Altercation Punk Comedy Tour in 2007, which he headlined for over a decade. His latest special Swamp Beast hit #1 on the Amazon Comedy Charts and was released by 800 Pound Gorilla / Warner Music Group. He curates the Altercation Comedy Festival in Austin, wh…

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Episode 308 Protest Quickie 20:06

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Lydia and Tim are busy this week, so there's a brief break from guests until next week. With everything happening in the streets, we've put together a quick episode along with a couple of song suggestions to help lift your spirits while you're out protesting. Lydia Songs: Time Has Come Today Chamber Brothers Ohio/Machine Gun - The Isley Brothers Ba…

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Boldness and Bravery Redefined for Black Women with Beverley Akufo-Addo 1:35:18

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"Make bravery a part of your DNA!" This amazing quote came from today's guest, Beverly Akufo-Addo, and in this episode of Bet On Yourslef, Sis!, she encourages, motivates, and inspires Black Women Entrepreneurs to do just that. Bev is a Joy Activist, Social Catalyst and Free Spirit. And, she guides women to lead a life of freedom without fear, sham…

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S3 Bonus: Inside the Show Part 2 (Spoilers) 21:47

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Lane Fortenberry (creator and writer), Zoraya Leyva (co-writer and voice of Angie) and Lee Eden (voice of Adira) discuss the show, story, plot, characters, experience and more. Spoilers are discussed so don't listen until you've listened to season three first! The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through…

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Episode 307 Steve Doughton 54:36

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Steve Doughton is a Portland-based filmmaker whose works explore themes of alienation, connection, and displacement. After establishing himself in New York's experimental film scene during the 1980s, Steve returned to his hometown, where his filmmaking evolved into something more sustained and emotionally resonant. Earthlings, his latest feature ad…

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S3 Bonus: Inside the Show Part 1 (Spoilers) 29:27

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Lane Fortenberry (creator and writer), Jasmine Anderson (voice of Sarah) and Benjamin Glassman (voice of Jack) discuss the show, story, plot, characters, experience and more. Spoilers are discussed so don't listen until you've listened to season three first! The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a…

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Episode 306 Pianist Matthew Shipp 1:07:20

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Pianist Matthew Shipp makes music where free jazz and modern classical meet. In the early '90s, he played in the David S. Ware Quartet and soon began leading his own sessions, often with bassist William Parker. He has recorded many duets with musicians such as Roscoe Mitchell and Mat Maneri. He began playing piano at five and focused on jazz by age…

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S3, EP6: Our Purpose 23:44

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Season 3: Episode 6. In the final episode of season three, the groups clash for the right to a home. New purposes are set. Characters go their separate ways. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This…

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S3, EP5: The Long March 21:24

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Season 3: Episode 5. Sarah and Luke rush to the Cleveland Safe Zone. Kevin makes a stand. Angie doubts her future. Adira and Liam try to catch up. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is…

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Mental Health Advice, Tips, and Resources with Marquita S. Myrick 1:02:04

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This episode of Bet On Yourself, Sis! is jam-packed with advice, tips, and resources, thus the name. :) Today I keke with Marquita S. Myrick, licensed Psychotherapist, National Certified Counselor, Professional Speaker, and Anxiety Coach for women. And, the owner of Find My Therapist, a private pay mental health provider directory. Marquita discuss…

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Episode 305 Singer Songwriter Grace Bergere 56:45

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Grace Bergere is a songwriter and musician from Downtown Manhattan. She will be touring the West Coast with Puzzled Panther in late July, supporting Gogol Bordello for the second time. On June 4th, she'll appear at Scott Lipps' Lipps Service Live at The Bitter End with Eugene Hutz, and on June 7th, she'll perform with Joseph Keckler and Bibbe Hanse…

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S3, EP4: Just as it was Written 17:18

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Season 3: Episode 4. Sarah meets Adira in her chamber. The Cleveland Safe Zone crew has another callout. Kevin begins to boil. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media pro…

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S3, EP3: The Only 14:44

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Season 3: Episode 3. Jack and Tessa begin to worry. Sarah and Robert arrive in Akron. All in time. The Day Everything Changed is an audio drama about two broken families navigating through a post-apocalyptic world threatened by "sick" and other deadly scavengers in search of sanctuary. This podcast is a Riffage Media production. Visit the show webs…