You wanted the best, you got the best. The hottest NEW PODCAST in the world ....... True Crime Monkey !! Join me each week as we bring you a new true crime episode. Launch day is Tuesday Feb. 28 and we will be dropping FOUR episodes, Maura Murray, Cheryl Coker, Niqui McCown and Erica Baker. Also, we will be bringing you "From the Womb to the Tomb" a series where we'll take you the final resting places of the famous and infamous ! And finally, an offer you can't refuse ... Spend some time wit ...
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Jeffrey Combs Podcasts
A podcast about leadership and how to be an inspired leader for the people in your life, your team, your family and most importantly- you!Learn to live and LEAD the life of your dreams.
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The Tracy Chapman fan podcast. Each episode, Stefan Evans chats to celebrities, musicians, media and fans about the impact of Tracy's work as well as her music and legacy.
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The debut vinyl reissue with Jeffrey Smith of Discogs and Brittany's Record Shop
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43:17Stefan chats with Jeffrey Smith, Vice President of Marketing at Discogs, and Brittany Benton, owner of Ohio-based Brittany’s Record Shop, to discuss the reissue of Tracy Chapman’s iconic debut album on vinyl for its 35th anniversary.
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Paying Tribute with Yemi Bolatiwa: Finding Tracy’s Voice in Your Own
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20:26Stefan chats with singer and musician Yemi Bolatiwa ahead of her upcoming Tracy Chapman anniversary tribute show in Manchester. They explore what it means to pay tribute without impersonation, the lasting legacy of Chapman’s work, and how one approaches the art of the tribute act with authenticity and respect.…
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What Tracy Chapman will do next following THAT Grammy performance with Luke Combs
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56:48Aurélie Moulin and Stefan discuss that Tracy Chapman and Luke Comb's now legendary Grammy performance of 'Fast Car'. How it happened and what is next for Tracy Chapman.By Stefan Evans
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Jay Blakesberg on the B.B King - 'The Thrill Is Gone' music video shoot
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32:08I had the opportunity to chat with photographer Jay Blakesberg about his early career, which involved photographing Tracy Chapman in San Francisco during the early eighties. He also shared his experiences, including shooting B.B. King's 'The Thrill Is Gone' music video and creating the artwork for the 'Let It Rain' album.…
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35 years of Tracy Chapman's debut album with Drummer Denny Fongheiser
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34:45We celebrate the 35th Anniversary of Tracy Chapman's debut album with a chat to drummer Denny Fongheiser who performed on that album and toured with Tracy Chapman at various points in her career. We hear how the record was made and get insight into some touring anecdotes.By Stefan Evans
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Maura Murray: The Weathered Barn Corner Timeline
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1:06:44John and Jeff discuss the timeline and events that took place the evening of Monday February 9, 2004 at the Weathered Barn Corner in Haverhill, NH and how those events affect the case of Maura Murray. #mauramurray #disappearance #johnsmith #truecrimemonkey #missing #disappearanceofmauramurrayBy Jeffrey Combs
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On February 9, 2004, at 3:30 PM Maura Murray departed from UMASS in Amherst, MA. AT 7:30 she disappeared 150 miles away in Haverhill, NH. But what happened before she left may be the clue to finding out what happened. Join the True Crime Monkey and investigator John Smith as they delve into the detail of the days before she left UMASS. #mauramurray…
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Maura Murray: Zoom Call Q & A with John Smith (Pt 2)
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35:52In 2022 John Smith and myself did a Q & A via Zoom call about the Maura Murray case that was suggested by one of the Maura Murray Facebook pages. Listeners could join the call and ask questions. The feedback was very positive. So I hope you enjoy part 2 of this multi part episode !By Jeffrey Combs
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Maura Murray: Zoom Call Q & A with John Smith (Pt 1)
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55:12In 2022 John Smith and myself did a Q & A via Zoom call about the Maura Murray case that was suggested by one of the Maura Murray Facebook pages. Listeners could join the call and ask questions. The feedback was very positive. So I hope you enjoy part 1 of this multi part episode !By Jeffrey Combs
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On Thursday August 8, 2013 Brandon Lawson arrived back to his home where he lived with his long time girlfriend, Ladessa Lofton. The couple had been together for over 10 years, and had 3 kids together. Brandon also had 1 other child from a former relationship. Shortly before 11 PM that evening, Brandon and Ladessa got into an arguement. According t…
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On Saturday night, August 3, 2019, most Dayton, OH residents went to bed trying to comprehend why a maniac went into a Wal Mart in El Paso, Texas earlier that day and killed 23 people in a mass shooting. But, by the time Daytonians would wake up Sunday morning they would have to deal with another mass shooting, but time it was in their own backyard…
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Maura Murray Bonus Episode Q&A with John Smith
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52:17This is a blast from the past. In 2018 I did a Q & A interview with John Smith who has been investigating the Disappearance of Maura Murray since day one. Many things have changed with the case since the time of this interview. But many of those who had listened to it back in 2018, have asked me to revive the interview and put it in podcast form. S…
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It was Friday April 1, 2006, the last day of classes before Spring Break for students at the Ohio State University in Columbus, OH. 27 year old Brian Shaffer, a second year medical school student, had plans of going out for a few drinks with is friend William “Clint” Florence to kick off the weekend, before taking off for Miami Fl with his girlfrie…
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On Sunday July 22, 2001, 28 year old Niqui McCown attended church in her hometown of Richmond, IN. After church, Niqui headed over to a nearby laundromat, while her fiancé and high school sweetheart, Robert “Bobby” Webster met up with his best man at a local tuxedo shop to get fitted for his upcoming wedding that was scheduled in just 3 weeks. Niqu…
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Erica Nicole Baker was born on June 22, 1989 and was 3’11 and weighed 65 pounds at the time of her disappearance. Erica’s parents Greg Baker and Misty Baker were divorced at the time, and Erica stay primarily with her mother. On February 7th at around 3:30 PM, Erica asked her mother if she could take her dog, a Shih Tzu named Jamie, for a walk. Her…
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The inaugural episode you are about to hear is about the disappearance of Maura Murray. This is, without a doubt, the case which I have investigated and researched more than any other, hundreds of hours to say the least, and still counting. I have travelled to the site of her disappearance, talked with and interviewed several of the “players” in th…
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On the morning of October 2nd, 2018, Cheryl Coker left her home on Christy Ave. in Riverside, OH to drop off her youngest daughter, Mikala, at Stebbins High School. After dropping her daughter off, Cheryl arrived back at her home at about 7:35 AM . It is known that Cheryl was on Facebook, both liking posts and making her own posts from 7:35 to 7:45…
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Drummer Butch Norton: Performing on the 'Let It Rain' tour
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21:29Celebrating 20 years since the release of the 'Let It Rain' album, Stefan Evans talks to drummer Jonathan "Butch" Norton about his time touring with Tracy Chapman. Tracy's "Big Ears", long sound checks and their Austin City Limits performance.
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Roger Bennett on how Tracy Chapman inspired him to become an American
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38:01Journalist Roger Bennett talks to Stefan Evans on the Talkin' Bout Tracy Chapman podcast. Roger discusses how Tracy Chapman inspired him to become an American citizen and how 'Fast Car' is the "single most human track" he's ever heard.By Stefan Evans
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How Tracy commissioned the Telling Stories artwork from Tim Hailand
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25:54In this episode, Stefan Evans talks to LA artist and photographer Tim Hailand about how Tracy Chapman commissioned him to produce artwork for her fifth studio album 'Telling Stories'. Tim also recalls a hilarious tale of Tracy Chapman and Bjork sharing a gym together at the Chateau Marmont hotel.By Stefan Evans
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Tracy talks of Revolution and asks you to vote on Seth Myers
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7:01Tracy Chapman makes a rare performance of 'Talkin' 'Bout a Revolution' on 'Late Night with Seth Myers' ahead of 2020 Election. This marks her first TV appearance in five years. In this episode, we break down the performance; Brandon Stansell contributes.By Stefan Evans
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Recording 'Give Me One Reason' with bass player Andy Stoller
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29:59This episode, I'm joined by Andy Stoller. Andy talks about his contributions to Tracy Chapman's albums from 'New Beginning' (1995) through to 'Let It Rain' (2002) and also talks touring with Tracy during that time. We also discuss the fact that Andy played the bass guitar on the hit single 'Give Me One Reason'.…
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30 Years of 'Crossroads' with Matt Hocter
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20:19As we close 2019, I speak to journalist Matt Hocter as we look back at the legacy of Tracy's second studio album, 'Crossroads' and consider how its message is still very much relevant today.By Stefan Evans
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Touring and recording with Steve 'Deacon' Hunter
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14:29Stefan chats to legendary session guitarist Steve 'The Deacon' Hunter about touring with Tracy Chapman in the late nineties / early naughties; as well as performing with Pavarotti and contributing to the 'Telling Stories' and 'Let It Rain' studio albums.By Stefan Evans
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How 'Fast Car' inspired 'Dreams' with Gabrielle
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17:13This week I'm joined by the brit award-winning singer-songwriter Gabrielle who shares her memories of Tracy Chapman's rise to fame as well as how the song 'Fast Car' was the spark that launched her own career.By Stefan Evans
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Shooting 'Fast Car' video and debut artwork with Matt Mahurin
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29:47In the first-ever episode, I'm joined by Matt Mahurin. Matt is an acclaimed photographer and videographer who took the photo which became the cover of Tracy Chapman's 20 million-selling debut album and shot the 'Fast Car' music video. He tells us about his experience working with Tracy to create both iconic works.…
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On today's episode I am honored to interview my business and success coach and mentor Jeffrey Combs. Jeffrey is a best-selling author and successful entrepreneur, who has earned over a million dollars in multiple businesses. However it is his mastery as a success and addiction coach who has personally assisted over 12,000 clients - over 60,000 one-…
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9. Interview with Mom of 5, 6-figure earning, Network Marketing professional Stephanie Villers
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35:57This week it is my honor to interview proud Wife, Mom of 5, 6-figure earning Network Marketing maven Stephanie Villers. Stephanie is an accomplished fitness professional who has competed professionally, owned her own personal fitness-training business, has been married to her high-school sweet heart since the age of 18 - but it wasn't always a fair…
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If you are like me, you KNOW the struggle of the on-again, off-again diet-struggle bus. I lived this way for years - starting every Monday, going strong for a few days, then falling off within days. Living this way I was never able to achieve my goals and I was in a perpetual cycle of poor habits and low self-esteem. I even struggled most recently …
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At any point in life it's possible to fall into a "rut", where relationships get stale, you feel less than fabulous. The problem is that sometimes these periods can turn into long-term funk and our behaviors often follow suit. There can be breakdowns in our health, our emotional and mental well-being and in the relationships that mean the most to u…
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6. Special Guest Interview with LinkedIn guru and best-selling author Scott Aaron
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29:47I am extremely honored to feature my first guest on the podcast: Best-Selling author, LinkedIn guru and social media expert Scott Aaron. In addition to these areas of expertise, Scott is a 20 year veteran of the health and wellness industry as a gym owner, personal trainer, sports nutritionist, host of the 'Network Marketing Made Simple' podcast an…
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Episode 5: Our emotions - events and how we react to them.
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10:47Recently I was traveling for a business event and while there, my luggage was taken. Not knowing whether this was by theft or a case of mistaken identity, I could have easily “freaked out”. Instead I remained calm, in control of my emotional reaction and enjoyed the rest of my trip - but it wasn’t long ago that I would have had an entirely differen…
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On this episode we discuss how important it is to find a good work-life balance, and some ways to approach finding the time to fit it all in. Time management makes a huge impact on how you are able to fit in all the demands of modern life - work, fitness, food, family, spouse - all of which demand your time! But you don't have to feel discouraged, …
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I'm a mom of 6 who, while pregnant and working a full-time career in wealth management, was able to create - in 18 months - a 6-figure income and retire from my job. So many people have asked me "how did you DO IT?" It has become my life's work and mission to help as many moms, dads, families and singles alike, to find a similar path toward time-fr…
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Episode 2: Are you committed or are you interested?
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12:51In this episode we talk about people quitting before they truly get started - how they start new programs, routines, or businesses with great enthusiasm and even initial success - only to eventually fizzle out and drop out. We peel back the layers and discuss why this can happen and ways to avoid it by getting the right mindset and actually committ…
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Do you suffer from self-limiting beliefs? If you are like me, you have had periods of time when you've experienced these - and they can limit you from being the greatest version of yourself. We talk about ways to recognize these and how with a simple shift in mindset, you can learn to overcome them.
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