Best That Record Got Me High Podcasts (2025)

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S8E423 - 'That Short Song Got Me High' BONUS Patron-curated Episode 57:20

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For this special BONUS Episode, we asked our Patrons to send in a short song - less than 2 minutes - that got them high. As usual, they did NOT disappoint! Songs discussed in this episode: Fingertips - They Might Be Giants; Time: The Donut of the Heart - J Dilla; Just Another Soldier, Shit You Hear At Parties - Minutemen; Manifest - The Weakerthans…

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422: We Got Another Brother (w/ Travis McElroy!) 47:32

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Do you think the current pope has eaten more hot dogs than the previous popes combined? Does the atmosphere distort our view of the stars? How do I ask people to talk to me about my book? What does the space represent in the molecule diagrams? How do I manage to be reminded of my old work without wanting to burn it all down? …Hank and John Green ha…

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Which is better: morning selfcare or getting a head start on your business to-do list? 4:15

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You’re already sold on morning routines, but which is better - knocking out 5 chores before the kids get up, or using your precious quiet hours to pour into yourself? Because you know you need to schedule in your personal recharge time on the daily, and morning’s one of the easiest times to actually guarantee it…. (Aka, win-win for your scheduling …

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S8E422 - Television 'Adventure' with Arad Evans 1:04:35

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This week's guest, musician Arad Evans (The Whimbrels, Glenn Branca's Ensemble, Heroes Of Toolik), chose to discuss a record by groundbreaking New York City band Television that's NOT 'Marquee Moon'! The bands follow-up to that classic album, 1978's 'Adventure', is sometimes overlooked, but the clever songwriting and magnificent dual-guitar orchest…

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Smarter Not Harder Ep. 8: Your pending Trello cards aren’t overwhelming you. It’s actually THIS. 4:11

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Because it’s not your to-do list’s fault. It’s yours. If you’re not confident that you can knock out everything on that to-do list, and you’re tying yourself up in knots about it, that’s a “you” issue. Listen - your task list does not have the ability to burden you. (From Allie Casazza.) It’s how you think about it that’s affecting you. You’ve got …

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421: Sonic’s Butt Game 49:02

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Is it easier to push or pull? What is the difference between bandicoots and bilbies? Any advice on coping with a changing mental worldview? Who are your favorite family-friendly stand-up comedians? Will dinosaurs evolve again? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at [email protected]. Join us for mont…

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Smarter Not Harder Ep. 7: Do NOT listen to this kind of time management advice - unless you want to stay stuck as a mom growing her online business! 3:39

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You know WHY the "fit everything in" hacks you’ve been trying haven’t worked for you yet? Because they’re not the full picture. They’re just the strategy part. Those gurus are forgetting that you have kids, and you can’t just wake up at 5am every day to bang out 4 hours of work like nothing else exists. You have luteal cycles. You have motivation …

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S8E421 - Bob Dylan 'Bringing It All Back Home' with Willie Nile 1:03:08

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Bob Dylan's fifth studio album - and his first to incorporate electric instrumentation - 1965's 'Bringing It All Back Home', marked a seismic shift in popular music that can still be felt today. This week's guest, Buffalo, NY-born singer-songwriter and rock-and-roll lifer Willie Nile, joins us to dissect this stunning game-changer of a record. Song…

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Smarter Not Harder Ep. 6: If work is bleeding into your weekend again (when you really need that Sunday break).... 4:46

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It’s like Saturday is hiding out from you, hoping you won’t notice that it’s stolen most of the to-do list and hoarding all those tasks to dump on you! But good news, here’s how my latest client and I dealt with the chore hideout monster. S.’s words after we finished our “chase the chore monster out of hiding” session were, “Yay, all fixed - no mor…

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420: The Plant Episode 41:06

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Does John want to be a corn or pea plant? If we were able to put enough plants on Mars, could they produce enough oxygen for us to be able to breathe? Is there a scientific definition of what constitutes a weed? How do purple leaves work? Should I tell my friend she’s been watering a fake plant for seven months? …Hank and John Green have answers! I…

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Smarter Not Harder Ep. 5: Stop thinking other high-performing business moms know the secret. 6:16

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It's just time management, following through on your to-do list, using your time buckets like crazy, and delegating something. Lots of somethings. That’s how it’s all “fitting in” for them. Which means you can do it all, too. We’re going to leverage the twin turbochargers of time blocking it all out plus outsourcing everything that DOESN’T necessar…

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S8E420 - Lou Reed 'Magic and Loss' with Alan Zweig 1:36:02

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There's no getting around it, 'Magic and Loss', Lou Reed's sixteenth studio album released in 1992, is NOT a particularly easy listen. While often musically beautiful in an elegantly understated way, the themes of death and the relentless toll it can take on both the dying and ones who love them are both universal and at times uncomfortably persona…

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Smarter Not Harder Ep. 4: You’re going to feel mom guilt even if you’re working from home. 6:34

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Because every mom deals with guilt. The only question is what that guilt’s going to be about. Using the frozen pizza one night instead of cooking from scratch for optimum nutrition? Letting your phone play babysitter once too often? Not running a business to bring your gifts to the world? So let’s stop with this idea that the mere existence of you …

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419: A Soup of Letters 44:11

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Can you help my public image as a superhero? How does the International Space Station have different countries all in one station? How does sunscreen work? If I eat at a restaurant by myself, how do I go to the bathroom without the waiter thinking I left? Where have all the NFTs gone? Am I more likely to be struck by lightning because I’m sitting i…

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Smarter Not Harder Ep. 3: The busier you are, the more scheduled you need to be. True? 5:26

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If you’ve got a ton of stuff going on, you have to be way more strict about holding yourself to pre-determined timelines and boundaries for when you have to shift tasks. Because all you need to do is firmly wall off your creative work time – no Slack messaging with clients allowed! - and give yourself the ironclad “only do this” boundaries your bra…

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S8E419 - Todd Rundgren 'Runt. The Ballad Of Todd Rundgren' with Chris Stamey 1:09:26

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Musician, songwriter and producer Chris Stamey (The dB's, Big Star Quintet) FINALLY ushers Todd Rundgren into the TRGMH universe with the 1971 release: Runt. The Ballad of Todd Rundgren. This beautifully written, performed and produced collection of songs totally fit teenage Stamey's 'lonely guy in a room by yourself' vibe at the time, and remains …

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Smarter Not Harder Ep. 2: What you should know before starting ANY new scheduling practice. 5:39

28d ago5:39

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You’re hitting everything on the client work plus marketing plus sales outreach plus content creation plus business bookkeeping plus CEO time to-do list - but it’s all feeling kind of catch-as-catch can instead of smoothly flowing from one thing to the next. You feel like your schedule isn’t properly in order (except every time you DO try to tweak …

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418: Fifty-Three, That’s It For Me 44:48

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What ages should I look out for? How common are tongues? Should I send a wedding invite to a celebrity? How do I avoid getting discouraged and giving up on my dreams? How do we know there aren’t more elements? How do I connect with my classmates when we are in different stages of life? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious…

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Smarter Not Harder Ep. 1: Is hustle mode mandatory for a business mom? 9:45

28d ago9:45

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Am I seriously supposed to act like I’m Elon Musk and just live at the office, only popping out every now and then to see my husband and kids and go to church, and meantime tell them “I’m working to secure your future” and have that be my workaholic guilt-free card whenever they ask about me? Is the only alternative to this level of die at your des…

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S8E418 - Circle Jerks 'Wonderful' with Les Norris 1:10:21

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Returning guest Les Norris (Radiobaghdad) channels his 16-year-old self as he joins Rob to unpack Circle Jerks' 1985 release, 'Wonderful'. Keith Morris and company dialed down the tempos and leaned into the metal for this, their fourth studio album, but at the end of the day their killer riffs and biting - at times goofy - sense of humor won us ove…

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How to radically chop your calendar when there’s nothing else to cut. 6:46

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“I’ve got ‘due by’ client projects to turn in; my kids need a lot of attention from me right now; there’s a bunch of food prepping and household stock-up tasks on my plate; and I’ve got 3 ‘go out to coffee’ invites from friends just sitting there in my inbox (‘cause I’ve had no time to even respond to them).... Can you help me prioritize all this s…

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417: You’ll Be Okay in the Medium Run 37:11

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How do I prove I didn’t use AI in my masters thesis? Why is it so hard to do the things I really want to do? Is there something different about men’s colons? How did people go about collecting relics? Why are short stories not more popular than novels? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious advice, email us at hankandjohn@g…

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The ultimate guide to cycle syncing (so you never burn out on period week again). 6:28

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You’ve heard about cycle syncing by now. But you’re thinking, is it really going to be the be-all end-all if I just track a few dates and add an extra calendar app thing? How much does this actually affect my energy levels and work output day to day? If you’re feeling that “out of sync with my workflow” thing regularly – and I mean the “I really th…

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S8E417 - Old 97's 'Too Far To Care' with Tim Hinely 1:04:14

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Returning guest Tim Hinely (Dagger Zine, Where The Wild Gigs Were) brings us Dallas, TX band Old 97's and their 1997 breakout release 'Too Far To Care'. Coming up during the alt-country boom of the 90s that also included bands like Wilco and Son Volt, their love of both Hank Williams AND punk rock shines through on this fine collection of tunes. So…

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Is there a right way to handle client meetings when your kids are halfway through their bedtime routine? 4:43

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“No client calls while the kids are awake” is your general rule, but…. This one time the sales call can’t be moved, and your preschoolers aren’t in bed yet (teeth brushed though!), leaving you uncertain how this call’s going to go on top of your ordinary “am I being a good mom if I block them out” worries. (You know what the “good business owner” a…

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416: The Free Will Episode 42:05

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Why do fish jump out of the water? What do I talk about in therapy? If the whole world quarantined itself for six weeks, would all viruses die out? If I want to donate to the TB cause, what is the best organization to do that with? Does a place without wind exist? Why does diet Dr. Pepper taste so differently when it is cold versus when it is room …

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The ONE time I want you to keep working and ignore your mom guilt (as an online entrepreneur). 3:52

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Sometimes, when we’re all gung ho about transformation, we think it’s going to be “zap and we’re done.” But sometimes change isn’t like that. Sometimes you have to decide to do the thing, believe differently about yourself or your business life, and start acting like it’s true for you when you’re still feeling uncomfortable about it. You’re not ful…

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S8E416 - The Gorillas 'Message To The World' with Philip King 56:50

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Originally known as The Hammersmith Gorillas, UK's The Gorillas were often thought to be the missing link between Hendrix, glam and punk. This week's guest, musician Philip King (Felt, Lush, The Jesus and Mary Chain), brings us their smashing debut album, 1978's 'Message To The World' Songs discussed in this episode: You Really Got Me, Leavin' 'ome…

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How to Take Back Your Time as a Work-at-Home Mom (Interview with Jill Wright) 27:14

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(Posted with permission from Jill.) If your days feel like a chaotic blend of client calls, snack requests, laundry piles, and forgotten to-do lists, this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m joined by coach Alyssa Wolff, a work-from-home mom of five who has cracked the code on creating a sustainable, joyful rhythm that supports both motherhood and …

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Why ignoring your to-do list is the best decision you’ll ever make. 5:20

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Because what you really want is to be able to close down your laptop and put a clear end to work every. Single. Day. But your reality is that you never take time off from your to-do list, because you said you’d quit when it got crossed off, and people keep adding tasks to your plate! Like what this client told me: It's all the little 5, 10, and 30 …

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Before you spin out over how far you still have to go in your work-from-home business.... 5:55

2M ago5:55

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Are you still energized by that next level, or are you getting tired of all the (semi major) steps there are between where you started and where you want to be, business-wise? You’re getting discouraged at the thought that you haven’t arrived yet and all those big money coaches or boutique brand designers are already there. But have you ever stoppe…

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S7E359 - Led Zeppelin III with Karen Haglof 58:12

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This week we take another swing of the hammer of the Gods with Led Zeppelin's 3rd release, Led Zeppelin III. Our guest Karen Haglof came up in the Minneapolis indie music scene in the late 70s, eventually moving to NYC and playing in several of no wave pioneer Rys Chatham's guitar ensembles and later with Band Of Susans, before taking a break to ea…

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S8E415 - PJ Harvey 'To Bring You My Love' with Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris (Charming Disaster) 1:04:53

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This week, Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris of Brooklyn based Goth-Folk duo Charming Disaster joins us to discuss PJ Harvey, and her stunning 1995 release 'To Bring You My Love'. "Little fish, big fish, swimming in the water Come back here, man, gimme my daughter..." Songs discussed in this episode: Love Will Tear Us Apart - PJ Harvey & Tim Phillips; B…

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My secret for easing out of vacation mode - WITHOUT jumping straight back into work. 8:39

2M ago8:39

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Do you tend to push yourself to get right back into work post family vacation or Christmas getaway or big Thanksgiving road trip? Are you putting that kind of pressure on yourself to be “all in” on client support, project deliverables, daily social media content, getting straight back into batching, etcetera - when deep down you’re still tired from…

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415: Bombarded by Space Frogs 45:46

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How did John bike to the airport? How do we know that Earth isn’t being bombarded by space frogs? How can we channel more Uncle Mike in our everyday lives? Do fish have bums? What has the Beef Days experience been like? Does the Earth receive a uniform amount of energy from the sun? …Hank and John Green have answers! If you're in need of dubious ad…

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Can you fit parenting into your work-from-home day, while equally prioritizing both? 5:18

2M ago5:18

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What exactly is the point of a work-from-home business in the first place? Is it to indulge yourself in lazy mornings, slow cups of coffee, and nice, quiet houses in your perfectly-set-up work office (instead of the impersonal cubicle and dealing with transporting meals).... Or is it something deeper? Something kid-related? You came into this space…

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The Emotional Tax of Juggling Business and Parenting with Jennifer Abbatiello 8:52

2M ago8:52

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Today we have a bonus episode for you all about the emotional tax of juggling business and parenting. We’re bringing on a guest, Jennifer Abbatiello, to talk about resilience as the mother behind the business - because how you handle yourself and your emotions is the key to actually surviving in this online business world. We discuss.... The hardes…

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S8E414 - David Torn 'What Means Solid, Traveller?' with Mike Baggetta 1:10:56

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Fresh off a tour with his band mssv (Mike Baggetta, Mike Watt & Stephen Hodges), guitarist/songwriter Mike Baggetta brings us a record he received as a gift when he was in High School that changed the course of his musical life moving forward: the mindblowing 1996 release by guitarist, composer, and producer David Torn, 'What Means Solid, Traveller…

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This is what I told my client when she couldn’t unplug from her to-do list. 6:27

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J. said, “I find myself taking on every task I see in front of myself rather than stopping to ask if I should be doing it. Then I never get to relax!” And that’s a problem. Because you as the business owner need to have dedicated recharge time each day - plus “after the kids” recharge time - and handling everything yourself isn’t going to cut it. (…

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Behind the scenes: my typical Saturday as a 5-kids-chasing, business-and-homeschooling mom! 11:54

2M ago11:54

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Here’s what your weekend prep day could look like next month! Because what I teach you is how to get less on your plate – even as a mom running a business – and no matter how many kids you have in the house. And you’re going to do it by the power of delegation. Sneak peek: by the time we all descend on the kitchen, Mister 6-Year-Old is all done and…

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S8E413 - The Jimi Hendrix Experience 'Electric Ladyland' with Knox Chandler 1:18:46

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Musician Knox Chandler (The Psychedelic Furs, Siouxsie and the Banshees) has made a career of using his guitar to create unique, otherworldly sound-scapes, working with a diverse array of acts including REM, Depeche Mode, Grace Jones, Marianne Faithful, Cyndi Lauper and many others. It's no surprise then, that the record that 'got him high' as a yo…

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Selfcare Not Selfish Ep. 8: Do THIS to adjust your week when you’ve got a full client roster and one of your kids suddenly comes home sick! 4:07

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What if your daily routine is already full - so is your weekly one, as a matter of fact - and it's working really smoothly for you - but then one of your kids gets sick and you have to take extra time out from your day to deal with them? Or you get the unexpected pop-up task of a new doctor's appointment (that must be on such-and-such day), handlin…

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414: Tell Me What Your Pain Sounds Like 51:28

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How do people determine if they have a high or low pain tolerance? Can John and Hank tell the difference between their writing styles? How can I find my joy in my teenhood? Why don’t astronomers know more confidently when and where space stuff will collide? What do I do about my sneezing newborn? Which of the books that John and Hank have written s…

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S8E412 - 'That Guitar Playing In That Song Got Me High' BONUS Patron-curated Episode 1:14:44

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For this special BONUS Episode, we asked our Patrons to send in a song where the guitar playing (be it a lead, riff, whatever...) gets them going, and got them high! Songs discussed in this episode: Funk #49 - James Gang; Killer Queen - Queen; Another Nail In My Heart - Squeeze; God Save The Queen - The Sex Pistols; Gypsy - Fleetwood Mac; Touch And…

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Selfcare Not Selfish Ep. 7: Do THIS, and you’ll quit-proof your business as a mom. 7:40

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Because it’s not about how hard you can go for how long and where that’ll intersect with your no-doubt-wonderful-and-amazing 5-year plan. Or pushing yourself to meet every deadline, every timeline, every “would be great if our company hit this marker” for clients or course students. It’s about giving yourself the fuel you need for success – and I d…

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Close the Laptop & Ditch the Burnout This Summer with Crystal Cornacchia of Boundaries, Business & Balance 8:01

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Today we have a bonus episode for you all about how to close the laptop & ditch the burnout this summer. We’re bringing on a guest, Crystal Cornacchia, to talk about how she rearranges her schedule during the summer as a mom running a business. We discuss.... What does Crystal's current summer rhythm look like, and how has she built it to work with…

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S8E411 - Sweeney Todd S/T Debut with Robert Dayton 1:11:37

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Break out your glitter and stick some stars on your face, we're going full-on glam this week as author, artist and performer Robert Dayton (Cold Glitter: The Untold Story Of Canadian Glam) brings us Vancouver, Canada's Sweeney Todd and their 1975 self-titled debut. The band had a revolving door of members throughout the years - including a 16 year …

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Selfcare Not Selfish Ep. 6: Do THIS if you feel guilty for wanting a break from your kids on the weekend! 4:53

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Here’s how this mindset block goes…. “My kids are away at school all day; in the evening everyone’s tired; so Saturdays and Sundays need to be our main family days with the kids to make up for that. I know I’m tired, and I usually give myself an afternoon break during the week, but it’s the weekend and that’s a special case! Just a couple days. Tha…

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Selfcare Not Selfish Ep. 5: Quit your high performing CEO role for once and do THIS instead! (It will majorly destress your life as a business owning mom!) 4:21

3M ago4:21

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I want you to take a deep breath now, and hear that it’s okay. It’s okay to be on a roll with the biz stuff, feel the high-performer pressure, and then allow yourself to back off and just feel into your body. To stop performing. Take a biz break day and just watch courses or catch up on biz podcasts. (Or do some next-season-clothes shopping for you…

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S8E410 - The Damned 'Machine Gun Etiquette' with Karl Ueberbacher 1:09:54

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Regular listeners of the show are already aware of Rob's lifelong love of all things The Damned. This week's guest, Karl Ueberbacher (Phoenix Records), brings us their third release, 1979s classic - and highly influential - 'Machine Gun Etiquette'. Is it the perfect punk record? What does that even mean?? Let's smash it up and find out!! Songs disc…