Sam Evans sits down with you to understand what you're hearing, and learn to transfer that knowledge to whatever instrument you play.
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Welcome to Wildwood! The folks here live just like you and me. They love fun and adventure, enjoy their work and family, and try to learn each day what it means to be like Christ. Share a laugh with C.J., Ned, Staci, and all their friends in The Club. Sit down and hear Captain Gus tell you a story from his days sailing the high seas. Visit Paw Paw Chuck at his fix-it shop. You might even run into Hugh McClaw and his cronies, Mange and Molty. Whether you're six or 60, when you listen to Paws ...
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Ever wondered why some people seem to have a gift for music? Have you wished that you could play by ear, sing in tune, improvise and jam? You are in the right place. Musicality Now is a mix of interviews and teaching, featuring some of the most inspiring and insightful musicians and music educators, talking about how to learn the core inner skills you need to feel like a "natural" in music and enjoy freedom, creativity and confidence. Topics include: Playing by ear, Singing in tune, Jamming ...
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Long-time sisters discuss things. Leave a voice message here- https://anchor.fm/undefined/message
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Dissecting, discussing, and debating (sometimes destroying?) the IMDB Top 100 Rated Movies list one at a time. Counting down to #1 Got an opinion? Join in! It's a Movie Club.
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This podcast exists to promote and encourage two long-time traditions in our society that seem to be dwindling…The Choir and Corporate Singing. We hope to revive the excitement and joy experienced with singing in a choir, as well as inform and educate the listener on all things singing, and all things choir related. A weekly podcast featuring discussion and interviews with choir directors, choir members, and other guests representing church choirs, college and university choirs, community ch ...
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Formerly the Find Your Forte podcast - Step up to the podium with purpose and make the most of your public or private school's choral program with solutions you never saw coming! Join Choir Ninja, Ryan Guth as he brings you weekly interviews with veteran in-the-trenches choral directors on how to manage your choir, teach concepts like sight-singing and group vocal technique, market your program, and help inspire a love of choral music in your students each day.
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Isaiah 12:2 Opening night of Miss Harbor's new play is just days away but the star is sick! Or is he? Staci and Marsha do their best to cure him, but C.J.'s real problem is fear. Will he find the real remedy in time to save the play?By Insight for Living Canada
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1 John 1:9 A defiant Ned trespasses into an abandoned mine looking for gold. But what he finds there is more than he planned on! Now the results of Ned's sin are growing out of control and begin to affect his friends. Will Ned, C.J., Staci, and Gooz do the right thing before the Scarlet Stain spreads?…
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Party On! It's "Wayne's World" for this week's Mazan Movie Club. Host and COmedian Steve Mazan gets to talk about one of his favs with a member of in movie band Crucial Taunt... it's actor & guitarist George Foster. Is this underrated? Did this revive Queen? Was Mike Meyers on pace to be the greatest post-SNL cast member? Could Tia Carerra sing and…
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Director John Carney gets a sleeper on the club. IT's "Sing Street" from 2016 and Comedian Tom Simmons is here to discuss it all with Host & Comedian Steve Mazan. Is John Carney to Music Movies as Frank Darabont is to Prison Movies? Is it a good title? Is this criminally underseen? What's the best song?. Did ya want a sibling like this? Is this one…
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Hal Ashby gets a film in the club and it's a red hot Jack Nicholson starring. It's "The Last Detail" and Comedian Larry Omaha is here to discuss it all with host and Comic Steve Mazan. Is this typical Hal Ashby? Is this a sentinel 70's film? Did we deserve more Otis Young? How great was Randy Quaid? All these questions and more get answered on this…
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John 14:15 C.J. wants to run away from his problems...any place where they don't have rules. But he quickly discovers that running away from his problems just makes more problems...for himself and for others! Will C.J. be able to escape his new life in time to save his father?By Insight for Living Canada
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316: Musicality Now: Bringing light and clarity to your musical journey (Coaches Corner, Episode 12)
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Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. In this episode: - Camilo explains the benefits of having a musical accountability partner - Andy gives tips on becoming more aware of what helps you to keep winning in music - Andrew shares insights …
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Jeremiah 7:23 C.J.'s in a pickle. He knows God wants him to do something he doesn't want to do. Captain Gus reminds C.J. of the story of what happened to someone in a similar situation—someone named Jonah!By Insight for Living Canada
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Numbers 32:23 Staci's new toy goes missing and only C.J. knows the truth but he's not telling...that is, until he hears a familiar tune.By Insight for Living Canada
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1 Samuel 13:23 Everyone is excited about Wildwood's newest and richest student... everyone that is except Miss Harbor. She realizes Tiffany doesn't want to play by anyone's rules but her own.By Insight for Living Canada
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1 Samuel 16:7 Officer Hunt is on the case of a real "whodunit!" Gold and cargo have been stolen from Captain Reginald's ship and Hunt must find the burglar. Did Officer Hunt arrest the right man, or will the real thief escape with all the gold? Things aren't as easy as they seem in this Paws & Tales caper.…
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Ephesians 4:32 Hugh brags that his soapbox derby car is faster than Staci's and dares her to try it out. Never one to back away from a challenge, Staci takes Hugh's car for a spin... a spin that turns into disaster at the bottom of Hunker Hill! Now The Club must decide whether to seek revenge, or to forgive.…
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If your musical motivation has been waning lately... this episode is for you. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/315 Links and Resources: • Musicality Now: What's Your "North Star" In Music? (Big Picture Vision) • Musicality Now: What Is Musical…
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314: How To Deconstruct Songs Like A Car Mechanic (with Benny Romalis)
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What makes a great song great? If you've ever wondered how songs are put together, and how much it's careful, intentional craft vs. mysterious divine inspiration, you're going to love today's episode... In this section of Benny Romalis' (HowToWriteSongs.org) masterclass at Musical U, he explains how to "think like a car mechanic" in your songwritin…
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313: Curiosity And Craft, with Benny Romalis (How To Write Songs)
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How does Elton John write such incredible chord progressions? What is it that made Lennon and McCartney songs so distinctive, so that they became the songwriting legends they're now known for being? And what does Sting and Radiohead do differently in their songwriting that you can learn from? These are just a few of the fascinating topics covered b…
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312: The Musicality Book Cover Reveal! (Inside The Book)
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Join Christopher for an official unveiling of the cover design for the new Musicality book, as well as some exciting hints of things to come! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/312 Links and Resources: • The Musicality Book - Register Now! • Mus…
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311: The Scale That Keeps On Giving (Coaches Corner, Episode 11)
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Did you know, there's one scale which is even more important and powerful than the major scale? And the best part is, it's not a more complex or advanced one - it's actually simpler! Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. In this episode: …
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310: Audiation - It's All In Your Head (Inside The Book)
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Did you know there's a musical skill which EVERYONE can already do... and yet only a tiny fraction of musicians are actually intentionally using daily - even though it's a MASSIVE booster for your musicality and all your music learning? In this "Inside The Book" episode we'll peek into the chapter on Audiation: the ability to vividly imagine and he…
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309: Motivation and Discovery (with David Reed, Improvise For Real)
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What DRIVES you in music? Have you sometimes lost sight of what inspired you to play in the first place? And when you play music, does it feel like the music is out there somewhere… or does it feel like it's inside you? Join Christopher and David Reed from Improvise for Real for part 4 of a fascinating conversation where they delve into musical mot…
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307: Sing Better By Turning Your Voice OFF?! (with Jeremy Ryan Mossman, Body Based Voice)
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Lip-syncing is normally seen as something "less than" singing - but what if it could actually be the gateway to better, more confident, more versatile, and more natural singing for you? This is one powerful technique which Body Based Voice expert Jeremy Ryan Mossman shared in his Musical U masterclass. Today I'm sharing a short excerpt from it with…
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307: The Bus Shelter Breakthrough (with Jeremy Ryan Mossman, Body Based Voice)
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In this mini interview with Body-Based Voice expert Jeremy Ryan Mossman, you'll discover how the study of Feldenkrais, biomechanics and biotensegrity - as well as a breakthrough in a bus shelter - all led to a holistic approach to singing now used by pro singers and Broadway stars. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher …
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306: Where True Musical Creativity Comes From (with David Reed, Improvise For Real)
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Did you know, you already have 90% of what it takes to become a creative, confident improviser? That might sound unlikely, especially if improvisation feels way out of reach right now. But you might be surprised... What if there was just one missing piece which stood between you and free, creative, instinctive music-making? And what if that missing…
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305: Turning Problems Into Gifts And Enemies Into Friends (Coaches Corner, Episode 10)
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Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. In this episode: - Camilo shares a major breakthrough on saxophone - through a small tweak to singing. - Andy talks about the idea that "every problem is a gift" and reveals the two ingredients you ne…
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John Landis lands another film on the club.. it's "Three Amigos" and Comic Aaron Thompson is here to discuss it all with Host and Comedian Steve Mazan. Is this a good film? Why did it underperform? Who shines brightest? Is it a cult film? Who was it made for? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club Podcast. "Three …
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"Close Encounters of the Third Kind" MMC
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Spielberg comes back to the club with "Close Encounters" and so does guest Paul Douglas Moomjean to discuss it all with Host Steve Mazan. Is this Spielberg's "2001"? Was Dreyfuss quietly in the greatest movies ever? Is it boring? Was this setting up Poltegeist and E.T.? Should he have stayed with his family? "Close Encounters" on IMDb Home of the M…
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The Elia Kazan and Brando classic "On the Waterfront" comes to the club and we got a former long shoreman to cross the line and talk with Host Steve Mazan. Is this about Kazan? Does this allow amends from Kazan? Did Brando change it all? Is this movie still underrated? What's with the pigeons? Was the music great or a bit much? "On the Waterfront" …
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The tagline for the forthcoming Musicality book is: "How You Too Can Learn Music Like A Gifted Prodigy, Unlock Your Instinct For Music, And Unleash Your Inner Natural". What exactly does that mean? And is it really possible? Find out in this episode of "Inside The Book"! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | You…
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Have you ever slogged away at an ear training exercise day after day and found your improvement lessening and lessening, progress just getting slower and slower? It's not unusual. And it can be maddening when you're trying to ace a quiz or you're trying to make your skills rock solid, but you just can't seem to hit that 100% mark. Today, I want to …
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302: Get Started With Konnakol (with Alex Ostapenko)
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In this clip from Alex Ostapenko's Musical U masterclass, he'll walk you through the basics of the Indian rhythmic language of konnakol, and how you can start experimenting and being creative with it! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/302 Links…
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301: Learning The Language Of Rhythm (with Alex Ostapenko)
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In this mini-interview with konnakol and body percussion expert Alex Ostapenko, you'll discover his views on musicality, his own rhythmic awakening, and how both konnakol and body percussion can be valuable additions to any musician's toolkit! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Tra…
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300: Feel, Imagine, Create (with David Reed, Improvise For Real)
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Join Christopher and David Reed from Improvise for Real for part two of a fascinating conversation where they unpack what's going on when we learn to improvise - and when we actually do it. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/300 Links and Resour…
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Unlocking Choir Mastery: Rehearsal Strategies, Theological Reflections on 'My Hope is Built on Nothing Less', and Band Collaboration With Ben and Renee Westry
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There is no single way of conducting a successful choir rehearsal. Unlock some of the secrets to conducting effective choir rehearsals with insights from seasoned choir directors and their friends, Ben and Renee Westry, music directors at the Full Gospel Interdenominational Church. Ben and Renee discuss their journey from being young musicians in t…
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299: Diagnosing And Solving The True Causes Of Musical Struggles (Coaches Corner, Episode 9)
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Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. In this episode: - Andrew shares an illustration of the power of musicality to fix even seemingly-unrelated problems with technique - Zac gives a beautiful example of how active listening can dramatic…
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298: Be Yourself And Discover Your Own Music (with David Reed, Improvise For Real)
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Join Christopher and David Reed from Improvise For Real for part one of a fascinating conversation where they go deep on musicality, creativity, and what it means to be a musician. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/298 Links and Resources • Imp…
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Do you sometimes feel a bit baffled, overwhelmed by harmony and chord progressions in music? Today I want to share with you two big epiphanies I had over the years which DRAMATICALLY simplified things for me and unlocked playing chords by ear faster than had ever seemed possible. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | …
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296: Classical vs. Rock/Pop vs. Jazz Harmony (with Tony Parlapiano)
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What's the difference between Classical music, Rock and Pop, and Jazz? Well, that's probably a question with an endless answer! But one of the most significant differences is in the harmony: what chords are used, and how do the progressions work. In this clip from Tony Parlapiano's Musical U masterclass, he explains and demonstrates each, in a simp…
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295: Creating, Listening, Understanding (with Tony Parlapiano of popMATICS)
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One of our favourite things to see at Musical U is a member exclaiming "Why did nobody ever tell me this?!" Because we're all about simplifying the complex, and filling in the pieces that can otherwise be totally missing from music learning. Today I want to introduce you to someone else who thrives on simplifying powerful musical ideas, to deliver …
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294: Can You Learn Perfect Pitch? Should You? (Inside The Book)
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Have you ever wished you had "perfect pitch"? To hear a note, and just name it instantly - it can seem like the "Holy Grail" of musicality. But... is it really? And if you weren't born with it, is it even possible to learn it yourself? We'll be diving into those questions and more, in this episode. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | An…
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293: Help Us Choose A Book Cover! (Inside The Book)
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We need your help! We're down to four finalist designs for the cover of the new musicality book, and need YOUR help to pick the best one! Go to musicalitybook.com/vote to vote now! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/293 Links and Resources • The…
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292: Accelerating Musicality (Meet The Team, with Almut Spaeth)
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In this interview you'll meet Almut Spaeth from the Musical U Team, and find out a bit about her own musical journey, through Musical U and Next Level, into becoming a member of the MU team herself! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/292 Links a…
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291: Small Steps To BIG Performances (Coaches Corner, Episode 8)
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Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. In this episode... - Andy shares an inspiring example about a client finding ways to "lower the bar" so she could step-by-step her way up to a big performance that was otherwise intimidating. - Camilo…
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290: Overcoming The 4 Types Of Performance Stress
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Did you know there are four different types of fear responses for musicians - and you probably mostly use one of them? Even more interesting - the antidote to each is different. In today's episode I'm sharing a clip from Sarah Niblack's masterclass at Musical U, where she reveals these four types of fear response - which can help you quickly learn …
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288: The Practice Ingredients For Successful Performance, with Sarah Niblack
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How can you feel safe, confident and joyful when you perform music? Especially if you're pushing yourself to your limits? Sarah Niblack of SPARK Practice is one of the leading innovators in helping musicians to practice better - so they can perform better. In today's mini-interview you'll get to meet Sarah and hear about her unique perspective on m…
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Ever worried that all your carefully-practiced music will fall apart when it comes time to perform? In this episode Christopher shares 5 high-impact tips for rock-solid performances. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/288 Links and Resources • M…
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Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. In this episode... • Andrew explains how to "rise above the herd" and allow yourself to level up in music. • Andy talks about gaining performance confidence, step by step. • Camilo reveals how analysi…
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286: Choosing Musicality, with Mark Hanna (Meet The Team)
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In this episode of "Meet The Team" you'll meet Mark Hanna from the Admissions Team, and find out a bit about his own musical journey and how he helps welcome new members and Next Level clients into Musical U! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/2…
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"Looper" time travels from 2012 to join the club. The Irish Critic is here to discuss it at length with Host & Comedian Steve Mazan. Did this get the director the Star Wars franchise? Are the prosthetics good or bad? Were the motorbikes out of Back to the Future? Is this Bruce WIllis' last great movie? Is Emily Blunt still on the roll from this? Is…
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2 Thessalonians 3:13 There's been a robbery at Mr. Crawford's general store. Staci thinks she saw the culprit, but is warned by a mysterious visitor that if she knows what's good for her, she'll keep her mouth shut! Meanwhile, C.J. discovers the hard way that receiving God's forgiveness isn't hard at all.…
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What Exactly Is In The Musicality Book? (Inside The Book)
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If you've been hearing about this new Musicality book and wondering what exactly it's going to cover, your wait is over! Today I'm going to go through the book, chapter by chapter, and share with you exactly what you'll find inside. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: ht…
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Bill Murray and Ivan Reitman's big screen debuts come to the club. It's "Meatballs" and Comic/Camper Heather Hurst is here to discuss it all with Host & COmedian Steve Mazan. Is this a good movie? Was Murray ever more Murray again? Is there the soundtrack great or awful? Did it deserve sequels? How do you define "handsy"? All these questions and mo…
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