Best Andy Sherwood Podcasts (2024)

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Mobilizing The Next Generation Of Fundraisers with the Canadian Cancer Society’s Laurie Benner 25:34

4h ago25:34

25:34

One of the most pressing questions facing the peer-to-peer (P2P) fundraising industry is, "How do we better engage the next generation of fundraisers?" With each generational shift, it can be daunting to understand the motivations of the emerging group and adapt to their preferences. Gen Z and young Millennials, now aged 12 to 30, are no exception.…

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Curating Space For Emotional Healing At P2P Events with Colorectal Cancer Alliance's Chelsea Edwards 32:36

3d ago32:36

32:36

Champions of the peer-to-peer industry understand that P2P events go far beyond just fundraising, raising awareness or building community. For those directly affected by our causes, these events can provide a powerful outlet for emotional healing—a meaningful way to take action, mourn, celebrate and feel less isolated in their struggles. However, t…

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Panel discussion: Living Queer Histories 1:10:36

15d ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Listen to our panel discussion focusing on the lineages of queer histories on the present. Featuring the research and practices of three speakers, Angela Hesson, Patrice Sharkey and Elyssia Wilson-Heti, who variously engage with queer subcultures, aesthetics and histories, the panel will consider how these legacies have shaped or reshaped the diver…

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Expanding Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Portfolio with City of Hope’s Robyn Mendez 36:34

17d ago36:34

36:34

Expanding your peer-to-peer (P2P) portfolio is vital for long-term growth and sustainability. By diversifying P2P revenue streams, you can not only raise more funds but also attract new supporters, foster a more inclusive community, and reduce financial risk. The challenge often lies in determining the right timing and approach for expansion. Is yo…

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Tapping Into The World of Gamers, Streamers & Influencers with Stand Up To Cancer’s Andy Steig 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

It's no exaggeration to say that livestreaming and influencer marketing have revolutionized both the entertainment industry and consumer behavior. With the advent of new technologies and the rise of content creators, many nonprofits are grappling with how to integrate these innovations into their fundraising efforts. While content creators present …

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Artist Talks: Andy Butler and Nicholas Smith 23:20

1M ago23:20

23:20

Listen to our talk with artists Andy Butler and Nicholas Smith on their new works presented as part of 'Future Remains: The 2024 Macfarlane Commissions'.This podcast was recorded as part of an Artist Talk at ACCA on Saturday 13 July 2024.By ACCA (Australian Centre for Contemporary Art)

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Artist Talks: Kim Ah Sam, Teelah George, Joel Sherwood Spring and Salote Tawale 42:25

1M ago42:25

42:25

Listen to our talk with artists Kim Ah Sam, Teelah George, Joel Sherwood Spring and Salote Tawale on their new works presented as part of 'Future Remains: The 2024 Macfarlane Commissions'.This podcast was recorded as part of an Artist Talk at ACCA on Saturday 29 June 2024. Please note the quality of this podcast is interrupted towards the end of th…

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Partnering With Fundraisers Who Go Above & Beyond with Scott & Katy Freitag and ZERO Prostate Cancer's Tracy Cameron 48:00

2M ago48:00

48:00

As peer-to-peer leaders, we dedicate considerable effort to planning events, building resources, and crafting communications—all aimed at inspiring our constituents to fundraise. Our systems are designed to facilitate mass participation. But what happens when an individual reaches out with their own ambitious fundraising goals, seeking to go above …

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Empowering Today's Volunteer Leaders with American Cancer Society's Bryan Sherwood 29:18

4M ago29:18

29:18

Long before nonprofit organizations had local offices and national program leads, peer-to-peer fundraising thrived through the dedication of volunteer leaders passionate about raising money for causes they loved. While volunteer management remains a critical strategy for the success of our events, it is often an elusive task for many organizations.…

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Understanding The Lifetime Value Of Your P2P Fundraisers with Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's Jon Thompson & Kevin McMahon 41:57

5M ago41:57

41:57

Those of us deeply entrenched in the world of peer-to-peer fundraising have long recognized that one of the greatest strengths of our events and campaigns lies within the sense of community and shared experiences we create for our supporters. However, in an increasingly data-driven environment, quantifying the return on investment (ROI) for cultiva…

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Reconnecting Your P2P Strategies To Your “Why” With American Heart Association’s Kim Slone 27:02

5M ago27:02

27:02

Being a leader in the peer-to-peer world can feel like a whirlwind of demands. Stay relevant. Innovate. Stick to the fundamentals. Explore new revenue streams. Prioritize effectively. Cultivate meaningful relationships. It’s a lot to juggle and can leave even the most seasoned leader feeling a bit dizzy. In the midst of this whirlwind, it’s crucial…

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Centering Your Fundraisers’ Needs In Your P2P Communication With World Vision USA’s Lyndsey Deane Ratchford 38:50

6M ago38:50

38:50

In the world of peer-to-peer fundraising, endurance events present a distinct set of challenges and opportunities. These events typically entail a much longer engagement window, offering both the chance to cultivate enduring relationships with participants and the hurdle of sustaining their involvement over an extended period of time. For many part…

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Keynote with Laure Prouvost in conversation with Annika Kristensen 35:37

6M ago35:37

35:37

Listen to ACCA's in conversation with Laure Prouvost and Annikka Kristensen, following a screening of 'They Parlaient Idéale' 2019.This program was recorded on Monday 18 March at ACMI as part of ACCA's exhibition 'Laure Prouvost: Oui Move In You'.Read more about the program here: https://acca.melbourne/program/screening-and-keynote-with-laure-prouv…

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Igniting A Mission-Driven Peer-to-Peer Community With Cure SMA’s Jesse Aynes & Kyle Houlihan 39:05

6M ago39:05

39:05

It seems obvious that peer-to-peer fundraising events would be designed with the organization's missions in mind. However, amidst the critical logistics decisions, competing messaging priorities and the influence of multiple stakeholders, prioritizing a mission-centric approach can inadvertently take a back seat. In this episode, Cure SMA’s Jesse A…

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Accelerating P2P Growth With Data-Driven Strategies With NAMI’s Mary Sorensen & Morgan Sills 36:54

7M ago36:54

36:54

At its core, peer-to-peer fundraising is built on relationship-building and community - it’s all about the people. And at the same time, the most successful fundraising campaigns are equally driven by the numbers. With hundreds of events, thousands of participants and an extensive supporter base, even minor adjustments can have an exponential impac…

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In conversation with Barbara Creed and Lisa French 1:01:13

7M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

Listen to ACCA's in conversation with Barbara Creed, author and Redmond Barry Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Melbourne alongside Lisa French, Professor and Dean in the School of Media and Communication at RMIT University.This program was recorded on Wednesday 28 February as part of the official book launch of Barbara Creed's …

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Lecture with Carol Yinghua Lu 47:30

7M ago47:30

47:30

Listen to ACCA's lecture 'Building a post-revolutionary world through the 8th Yokohama Triennale' with Carol Yinghua Lu, art historian, curator, and current Director, Beijing Inside-Out Art Museum. Alongside Liu Ding, Carol Yinghua Lu is also co-Artistic Director of the 8th Yokohama Triennale 2024.Read more about the program here: https://acca.melb…

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Recapping The 2023 P2P Top 30, Benchmarks & Trends 9:31

7M ago9:31

9:31

At the 2024 Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum conference in Philadephia, we unveiled the P2P Fundraising Top 30 programs for both the U.S. and Canada. This study compiled data from 134 programs, making it the largest P2P study ever. In this special solo episode, P2PPF’s Marcie Maxwell digs into the newly unveiled 2023 Top 30, highlighting top success…

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Maria Kozic Artist Talk 48:29

7M ago48:29

48:29

Listen to the artist talk with Maria Kozic speaking about her iconic series 'Calendar Girls' 1999 presented in ACCA’s current exhibition 'From the other side' (9 December 2023 – 3 March 2024).Maria Kozic works across painting, sculpture, photography and film. Her practice has often drawn on the depictions and tropes of women, monsters and creatures…

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Creating A New Blueprint For DIY Fundraising with Ovarian Cancer Canada’s Becky Mitts 33:06

7M ago33:06

33:06

In the realm of peer-to-peer fundraising, DIY campaigns often receive less attention and investment compared to more traditional programs. The term "Do It Yourself" fundraising may suggest a hands-off approach to organizers. However, this misconception overlooks a significant opportunity. Frequently, individuals who initiate their own fundraising e…

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Unlocking Growth Through A Strong Partnership With Marketing With National MS Society’s Marisa Hull & Peter Fryer 39:38

8M ago39:38

39:38

One of the most common refrains that echoes through the world of peer-to-peer fundraising is that our friends in Marketing just don’t understand the world of Development. (And it’s pretty easy to assume that the sentiment cuts both ways.) However, with the evolving landscape of revenue goals, shifting supporter expectations and advancements in tech…

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Raising The Bar For Your Peer-to-Peer Fundraisers with Pan-Mass Challenge’s Jarrett Collins 37:56

8M ago37:56

37:56

As professional fundraisers, we often find ourselves playing the role of the “proud beggar”, grateful for every donation we receive, no matter the size. While that is a worthy and admirable approach, it can do a disservice to our participants and to the missions we champion. Our peer-to-peer participants aren’t just signing up to walk or ride or ru…

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Harnessing The Power Of Community Ambassadors with Movember’s Brittany Veneris 32:58

10M ago32:58

32:58

Seasoned P2P fundraisers, especially those working in the world of in-person events, recognize the tremendous significance of a highly engaged and goal-oriented volunteer committee. These dedicated individuals play a pivotal role in recruiting our teams, fostering connections with sponsors, and assisting in the seamless execution of event day logis…

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Building Deep Relationships With Fundraisers with Make-A-Wish America’s Katie Wood & Make-A-Wish Alabama’s Valerie Cunningham-Trainer 40:47

11M ago40:47

40:47

Do you ever find that your relationships with your peer-to-peer fundraisers seem to be a one-way street? As dedicated P2P professionals, we invest substantial effort in crafting the perfect email messages, texts, and social media posts to motivate our fundraisers to take action. But how often do we take the time to truly understand why they are pas…

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Leveraging Your Unique Personal Experience In Leadership with Pelotonia’s Joe Apgar 42:07

11M ago42:07

42:07

It can often feel like all peer-to-peer fundraising professionals are cut from the same cloth—hardworking, goal-oriented, outgoing and passionate about making a positive impact on the world. However, the truth is that our industry boasts a diverse array of individuals with distinct backgrounds, strengths and connections to our missions. P2P fundrai…

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NEVER HEARD BEFORE: John Lennon's "The Lost Weekend" (The stories only May Pang would know) 46:31

12M ago46:31

46:31

Doug and Ben Chat with John Lennon's ex lover and girlfriend, May Pang about her new documentary "The Lost Weekend - A Love Story" and get clarification on many John stories that were folklore up til this point. "The Lost Weekend - A Love Story" is available through streaming platforms October 13th.By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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Bringing JEDI Principles To Life In Peer-to-Peer Events with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s Deb Barge 40:38

12M ago40:38

40:38

In 2023, leading nonprofit organizations are undertaking the essential and challenging task of scrutinizing their operational strategies through the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) lens. Big questions remain, particularly regarding racial equity and its intersection with the missions we champion, the positions we advocate, the dono…

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Uniting Corporate Social Impact & Peer-to-Peer Fundraising with Sport Clips’ Amanda Palm & St. Baldrick’s Foundations Robyn Raphael 40:54

1y ago40:54

40:54

At many nonprofit organizations, peer-to-peer fundraising programs and corporate partnerships live on separate teams with different goals and often competing priorities. However, there is a clear connection between the two. Not only can a peer-to-peer fundraising program serve as an entry point for a new corporate partner, it can also be a great wa…

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Understanding & Learning From Your P2P Customers with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Mike Kinney 31:18

1y ago31:18

31:18

In recent years, customer expectations have rapidly evolved. We've shifted from traditional grocery shopping to curbside pick-up, in-person doctor's visits to telehealth appointments, and gym memberships to home fitness setups. What we wanted as customers just a few years ago is not what we want now. The same can be said for our P2P participants - …

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Fostering An Authentic & Inclusive Event Experience with AIDS/LifeCycle’s Tracy Evans 46:00

1y ago46:00

46:00

I love to ask people, “What’s the best event you’ve ever attended? And why?” Was it your best friend’s wedding because you knew everyone there? Was it a baby shower because everyone was there for the same reason - to help the new parents prepare for their next chapter? Was it an amazing concert because the community had taken on a life of its own w…

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Adopting A "Plus-Up" Mentality For Growth with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Jana Bearden 35:20

1y ago35:20

35:20

There is no one-size-fits-all formula for peer-to-peer fundraising events. The most successful programs excel in different ways, some by engaging corporate teams, others by involving family and community teams. While some programs consist of numerous smaller events, others focus on a select number of large-scale events. The revenue sources also var…

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Reframing The Role of "Fundraising Coaches" In A Digital World with National Kidney Foundation’s Deanna van Lear 32:48

1y ago32:48

32:48

Not too long ago, peer-to-peer fundraisers relied on letter-writing, phone calls, and pledge envelopes to raise money for their favorite causes. Now, we we have email, countless social media channels and mobile apps literally at our fingertips, making it even easier to fundraise. In theory, right? However, the latest technology alone isn't enough f…

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Prioritizing Ethical Storytelling In Peer-to-Peer Events with Covenant House International’s Meghan Coan & Colleen Veldt 34:26

1y ago34:26

34:26

Have you ever stopped to question if your fundraising messaging is ethical? Despite our best intentions as professional fundraisers, it is crucial for us to recognize that certain traditional fundraising methods no longer hold up under scrutiny in 2023. In our efforts to showcase the serious need for donations with often sad, evocative imagery, we …

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Making The Case For A Dedicated Revenue Innovation Team with Share Our Strength’s Carla Warner 37:34

1y ago37:34

37:34

In 2014, every professional fundraiser was asked the same question - “What’s the next Ice Bucket Challenge?” In the short term, this remarkably successful and straightforward viral campaign, which benefitted The ALS Association, sparked a surge of poorly conceived and unsustainable copycat campaigns, but in the long term, forced the industry into a…

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Championing Peer-to-Peer Fundraising From The Top-Down with Pancreatic Cancer Action Network’s Julie Fleshman & Peter Cashion 34:04

1+ y ago34:04

34:04

Despite raising over $1 billion in 2022, peer-to-peer fundraising often fails to receive the recognition it deserves in the world of development and even from the top leadership within nonprofit organizations. There is an ever-present notion that "Walks are dead," but these misguided voices fail to comprehend the true power of peer-to-peer fundrais…

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Welcome to The P2P Soapbox! 2:19

1+ y ago2:19

2:19

As peer-to-peer fundraising professionals, we are inherently passionate people. Passionate about our missions, our fundraisers, our events, our campaigns. We barely shy away from sharing our opinions. Whether it's the debate between back-to-basics, or searching for the next big idea, the battle of retention versus recruitment, or even our very stro…

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Tega Brain & Sam Lavigne Launch of 'Offset' 18:58

1+ y ago18:58

18:58

Listen to exhibition artists Tega Brain and Sam Lavigne for a talk about their new digital commission 'Offset' on the ACCA Digital Wing.By ACCA (Australian Centre for Contemporary Art)

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Thao Phan Performance lecture: Listening to Misrecognition 46:18

1+ y ago46:18

46:18

What is the sound of racialisation? How might we listen to misrecognition? What does machine error tell us about the precision of racism? And how can the tools of a racist system be used to transcribe new forms of resistance?This experimental presentation is a collaboration between feminist technoscience researcher Thao Phan and Machine Listening, …

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Suvani Suri with Aasma Tulika, Uzma Falak, Shareeka Helaluddin, Mehak Sawhney 47:16

1+ y ago47:16

47:16

Listen to performance lectures 'Loops, Echoes, Phonophanies, and other Détournments' by Suvani Suri and 'Listening to Misrecognition' by Thao Phan, as well as an Artist Talk with Tega Brain and Sam Lavigne on their new digital commission 'Offset'.By ACCA (Australian Centre for Contemporary Art)

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Zach Blas Performance Lecture 1:17:29

1+ y ago1:17:29

1:17:29

Listen to the performance lecture 'Expositio, Iudicium, Lacrimae, or, Does an AI God Have an Ass?' by exhibiting artist Zach Blas exploring the idea of religious-un/conscious thriving in today’s tech industry. Charting his encounters with various artificial intelligence gods, Blas tells of a computational world of divine judgment and devout submiss…

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Lauren Lee McCarthy In Conversation With Jenny Kennedy 24:40

1+ y ago24:40

24:40

Roe v. Wade is overturned while gene editing is opening entirely new reproductive futures. What does kin mean as reproductive technologies shift our relationships? How much control should we have over a birthing person’s body, and over a life before it begins?.‘The Surrogate project began with a desire to serve as a surrogate. During the pregnancy,…

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Mimi Ọnụọha Performance Lecture 48:20

1+ y ago48:20

48:20

Through a series of media and artworks, Mimi Ọnụọha’s performance lecture explores absence, knowledge, and how what is missing is still there.By ACCA (Australian Centre for Contemporary Art)

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Laura Raicovich: Undoing and Redoing 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

40:17

Listen to writer and curator Laura Raicovich discuss the artworks and methodologies that inform Mithu Sen’s exhibition 'mOTHERTONGUE' in relation to Raicovich’s own practice which calls for institutional change to improve cultural spaces.This conversation was recorded at ACCA on Tuesday 16 May, 6–7pm and is presented with the support of Kiran Nadar…

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Mithu Sen in conversation 1:16:31

1+ y ago1:16:31

1:16:31

Listen to artist Mithu Sen in conversation with Max Delany, ACCA’s Artistic Director & CEO, alongside special guests Irina Aristarkhova, Professor at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design and Digital Studies Institute of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and Deepanjana Klein, Director of Acquisitions and Development, Kiran Nadar Museum of…

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Writing in the Expanded Field IV: Touching Feeling Writing (Audio-only) 8:44

2y ago8:44

8:44

This recording is part of a video commissioned for 'Writing in the Expanded Field IV: Touching Feeling Writing' developed in conjunction with ACCA’s exhibition ‘Paul Yore: WORD MADE FLESH’ (23 September – 20 November 2022). The digital publishing project exploring new compositional modes and publics for art writing will be released in early 2023.Cr…

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Paul Yore In Conversation With Nick Henderson 58:54

2y ago58:54

58:54

Listen to the in conversation with artist Paul Yore and Nick Henderson, volunteer committee member at the Australian Queer Archives, and Curator at the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. They will be discussing Yore’s extensive survey exhibition 'Paul Yore: WORD MADE FLESH', unpacking the past fifteen years of his practice, with a focus …

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WRITING & CONCEPTS Lecture with Mykaela Saunders 48:42

2y ago48:42

48:42

Listen to the lecture by editor Mykaela Saunders speaking on the critically acclaimed anthology 'THIS ALL COME BACK NOW'.'THIS ALL COME BACK NOW' is the world’s first anthology of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander speculative fiction – written, curated, edited and designed by blackfellas, for blackfellas and about blackfellas. In these stories,…

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Artist Talks: Gian Manik, Jason Phu and Jahnne Pasco-White 45:53

2y ago45:53

45:53

Listen to our Artist Talks with Gian Manik, Jason Phu and Jahnne Pasco-White.This Artist Talk was recorded in association with the exhibition ' Like a Wheel That Turns: The 2022 Macfarlane Commissions', now showing at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Melbourne until 4 September 2022.By ACCA (Australian Centre for Contemporary Art)

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Artist Talks: Lucina Lane, Betty Muffler and JD Reforma 59:22

2y ago59:22

59:22

This Artist Talk was recorded in association with the exhibition ' Like a Wheel That Turns: The 2022 Macfarlane Commissions', now showing at the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art in Melbourne until 4 September 2022.In this Artist Talk we hear from exhibiting artists Lucina Lane, Betty Muffler and JD Reforma.…

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Timothy B. Schmit- (The Eagles, Poco) On Playing with Ringo, Joining The Eagles, The time he met John 22:27

2+ y ago22:27

22:27

Timothy B. Schmit, bassist of The Eagles, chats his new album , "Day By Day," the influence of The Band, CSN. The process of writing songs for The Eagles, the time he met all 4 Beatles and the genius of Beach Boys compared to The Beatles.By Doug Kolk & Ben Don Sherwood

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