A Podcast about technology, finance, life, craftsmanship, theology, and a little bit of everything else with a twist of Stan Lemon. We’ve moved what we’d normally talk about on the phone, here for your listening enjoyment.
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Welcome to Franchise Today as it celebrates its 15th year in 2024. Join host Stan Friedman, President of FRM Solutions every Wednesday at 12 PM ET / 11 AM CT as he provides full disclosure on what’s going on inside franchising today and serves up discussions with weekly guests, who will talk about best practices for scaling their businesses for sustainable growth, through sensible franchising. Franchising remains an unintentional profession. Most people don't go to school to study about how ...
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Robert's award winning Follow Your Dream Podcast is ranked in the Top 1% of all podcasts with listeners in 200 countries! Each episode is like taking a World Tour! Robert is a professional musician who followed his youthful music dream later in life and became a Rock Star after he turned 60! Since then he has released 13 acclaimed albums including a Billboard #1, has millions of video views and streams, and has performed at festivals and concerts around the world. He also started this podcas ...
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Join Audra, Jess, Kathy, and usually a guest or two every month as they dive into topics such as autocross, track, car prep, karting, and rallying. If you love cars and want to learn more about all the exciting opportunities to meet others who love cars, then listen up!
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Joe "Bean" Esposito - Vocalist with The Brooklyn Bridge. Had Hit Songs In "Flashdance", "The Karate Kid", "Coming To America", “Staying Alive” and “American Hot Wax”. Sang With Donna Summer, Laura Branigan ...
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Joe “Bean” Esposito is an acclaimed singer/songwriter. He’s the lead singer with The Brooklyn Bridge, which had a huge hit in the 1960s with “The Worst That Could Happen” when Johnny Maestro was the lead singer. Joe has had hit songs in many movies including “Flashdance”, “The Karate Kid”, “Coming To America”, “Staying Alive” and “American Hot Wax”…
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Billy J. Kramer - Of Billy J. Kramer And The Dakotas, The Iconic 1960s Band That Had Massive Hits With "Little Children", "Bad To Me", "From A Window" Etc. And Were Managed By Brian Epstein. New Album ...
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Billy J. Kramer, of Billy J. Kramer and the Dakotas, was a huge Rock Star during the British Invasion era of the 1960s. They had massive hits with a string of songs written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney including “Do You Want To Know A Secret”, “Bad To Me”, “From A Window”, “I’ll Keep You Satisfied” and “I Call Your Name”. But their biggest hit…
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Unlocking Liquidity Without Sacrificing Equity: A New Frontier in Franchising!
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In this episode, we hear from Sean Morrison, CEO of Diversified Royalty, as we delve into a groundbreaking approach to achieving liquidity for founder-led franchise concepts, without giving up any equity. This method allows qualified franchisors to monetize their current royalty base at very generous multiples of EBITDA, with no need to sell any eq…
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David Amram - National Treasure. Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz, Popular. Played With Aaron Copeland, Thelonious Monk, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson. Composer For NY Philharmonic, NY Shakespeare Fest, Films ...
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David Amram is a National Treasure. He’s a Musical Giant in Classical, Jazz and Popular music. He’s performed with a Who’s Who in all three genres including Aaron Copeland, Thelonious Monk, Dizzy Gillespie, Bob Dylan, Willie Nelson and Judy Collins. Leonard Bernstein named him the first Composer-In-Residence for the New York Philharmonic. Joseph Pa…
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Livingston Taylor - Renowned Singer/Songwriter For 50+ Years. Brother Of James and Kate Taylor. Talks About His Family, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon, Jethro Tull And More!
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Livingston Taylor is a renowned singer/songwriter for over 50 years. He’s the brother of James and Kate Taylor. In this interview Liv discusses his family, opening for Joni Mitchell and Jethro Tull, collaborating with Carly Simon and much more. My featured song is “New York City Groove” from the album Made in New York by my band Project Grand Slam.…
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"It's Alive" Again - Featuring Four Songs From Robert's Acclaimed “Live” Album: "Yeah Yeah", "I Can't Explain", "The Queen's Carnival", "Redemption Road". Called "Magnificent!", "Amazing!", "An Instant ...
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“It’s Alive” Again features four songs from Robert’s acclaimed “live” album: “Yeah Yeah”, “I Can’t Explain”, “The Queen’s Carnival” and “Redemption Road”. The album has been called “Magnificent!”, “Amazing!”, and “An Instant Classic!”. The album’s songs were recorded at festivals in Serbia and Pennsylvania and capture Robert’s band, Project Grand S…
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Charlie Calello - The "Hit Man". Arranger And Producer Of 100+ Billboard Chart Hits For Frankie Valli And The Four Seasons, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Laura Nyro, And Many More!
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Charlie Calello is called the “Hit Man” for good reason. He has arranged or produced over 100 Billboard Hits for dozens of major artists. His hits include “Sweet Caroline” (Neil Diamond), “My Heart Belongs To Me” (Barbra Streisand), “After The Lovin” (Englebert Humperdinck) and many hits for Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons including “Big Girls D…
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Mark Horowitz - Senior Music Specialist - U.S. Library Of Congress. In Charge Of Collections Including Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Ella Fitzgerald, Leslie Bricusse, Richard Rodgers, Jonathan Larson ...
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Mark Horowitz is a Senior Music Specialist in the Music Division of the United States Library of Congress. He is in charge of the collections of Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Ella Fitzgerald, Leslie Bricusse, Richard Rodgers, Jonathan Larson and many more. He’s also written a book about Stephen Sondheim. This is a fascinating interview! My f…
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Graham Chapman: The More Things Change, The More They Stay The Same!
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This week on Franchise Today, I am joined by Graham Chapman, who shares his unique journey into the franchising world, a path paved with family ties and serendipitous encounters. Discover how Graham's early experiences with 919 Marketing, a family business turned industry leader, shaped his career and set the stage for his current ventures. As the …
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Adam Nussbaum - Jazz Drummer Extraordinaire. Played On Hundreds Of Recordings With John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz, John Scofield, Many More!
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Adam Nussbaum is an extraordinary jazz drummer. He’s played on hundreds of recordings with a Who’s Who in the jazz world including John Abercrombie, Eliane Elias, Gil Evans, Stan Getz and John Scofield. My featured song is my version of Miles Davis’s “All Blues” sing by the late great Jon Lucien from my “lost” 1994 debut album Miles Behind. Spotify…
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Ebet Roberts - Acclaimed Photographer Of Punk And New Wave Bands Including Blondie, Talking Heads, Ramones At NYC Clubs Like CBGBs. Photos In Rock N' Roll Hall Of Fame And Grammy Museum!
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Ebet Roberts is an acclaimed photographer who captured the Punk and New Wave scene in New York City at CBGBs and Max’s Kansas City during the heyday of bands like Blondie, Talking Heads, Television, The Ramones and also Miles Davis, Bob Marley, Prince. Her photos have been in Rolling Stone, NY Times and Newsweek and are in the permanent collections…
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Peter Yarrow - Peter Paul And Mary, Iconic Folk Trio: "Blowin' In The Wind", "Puff The Magic Dragon", “Leaving On A Jet Plane”, "Lemon Tree". Interview Plus Concert. Talks About PP&M, Bob Dylan, 1963 March ...
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Peter Yarrow was a member of the iconic folk group Peter Paul and Mary, the trio which had so many hits in the 1960s including “Blowin In The Wind”, “Puff The Magic Dragon” (which Peter co-wrote), “Leaving On A Jet Plane”, “Lemon Tree”, “I Dig Rock And Roll Music” and many more. This wonderful episode is part interview and part concert, as Peter si…
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Sticky Fingers Cooking School, CEO Erin Fletter: A Rising Star in Franchising!
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This week I welcome Erin Fletter, the passionate founder and CEO of Sticky Fingers Cooking. Discover how Erin's humble beginnings at her kitchen table led to the creation of a thriving children's cooking school franchise. Learn about her inspiring journey, the challenges she faced, and the innovative systems she implemented to begin successfully sc…
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Jesse Colin Young - The Youngbloods. "Get Together": Anthem For The Woodstock Generation During The 1967 Summer Of Love. From NYC Folk Musician To Counterculture Hero!
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Jesse Colin Young started out as a NYC folk musician playing at all the clubs in Greenwich Village, and then became a San Francisco-based Counterculture Hero during the 1967 Summer Of Love with his massive hit “Get Together” by his band The Youngbloods. The song became the anthem for the Woodstock generation. He’s a pioneer in folk and American roo…
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Judy Collins - Iconic Renaissance Artist And Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter With 55 Albums And Hit Singles Including “Both Sides Now” And “Send In The Clowns”; Also Social Activist, Filmmaker, Author ...
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Judy Collins is an iconic Renaissance Artist and Grammy Winning Singer/Songwriter with 55 albums and hit singles including Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now” and Stephen Sondheim’s “Send In The Clowns”. She has been a dominating force in social activism, as a filmmaker, author and as a keynote speaker. And she had one of the greatest songs of the roc…
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The La Barbera Brothers - Legendary Musicians Joe (Drums), Pat (Saxophone) And John (Arranger/Composer). Played With Bill Evans, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Woody Herman, Many More!
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Brothers Joe, Pat and John La Barbera are legendary musicians. Joe is an acclaimed jazz drummer, Pat is a celebrated saxophonist, and John is a renowned arranger and composer. Together they have played with a Who’s Who in music including Bill Evans, Buddy Rich, Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Woody Herman and many more. My featured song is “Easier Sai…
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Donatos CEO, Tom Krouse: It's About the People, the Pizza, and a Whole Lot More!
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In this episode of Franchise Today, I sit down with Tom Krause, CEO of Donato's Pizza, for a compelling conversation about the storied history and exciting future of the beloved pizza brand. Tom shares his unique journey into the franchising world, starting with his early days at McDonalds and Wendy's and eventually leading him to Donato's. He disc…
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Jay Siegel - The Tokens: "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" And "Portrait Of My Love". Producer For Tony Orlando And Dawn, The Chiffons, The Happenings!
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Jay Siegel is the original lead singer of The Tokens, the ‘60s band that had a massive worldwide hit with “The Lion Sleeps Tonight” and a follow up hit with “Portrait Of My Love”. The group formed in Brooklyn, New York and Neil Sedaka was an original member. Jay also had a parallel career producing hits for other artists including Tony Orlando and …
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James Lee Stanley - Musician (Toured With Stephen Wright, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Tork); Actor (Singing Klingon On "StarTrek Deep Space Nine"); Documentary Star ("The Opening Act")!
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James Lee Stanley is an artist who has had a very eclectic career. As a musician he has produced 32 albums and has toured with Stephen Wright, Bonnie Raitt, Peter Tork and Robin Williams. As an actor he played the Singing Klingon on the “StarTrek Deep Space Nine” TV show for five years. And he is the subject of a documentary film called “The Openin…
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Danny Gottlieb - All Star Drummer. Played With The Pat Metheny Group, John McLoughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra, Gary Burton Quartet, Mark Egan and Elements, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Gary Sinese's Lt ...
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Danny Gottlieb is an All-Star Drummer. He's played with The Pat Metheny Group, John McLoughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra, the Gary Burton Quartet, Mark Egan and Elements, Airto Moreira, Flora Purim, Gary Sinese's Lt. Dan Band, and many more. We discuss all the incredible musicians that he met and played with at the U. of Miami, the Jazz Fusion era, an…
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Tim Murphy, CEO of Boomers Parks: Turning Lemons into Lemonade!
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This week I sit down with Tim Murphy, a company turnaround specialist, with a storied career in the restaurant, entertainment and franchising worlds. Tim shares his journey from working at Denny's Corporate to becoming a mentee of the late Applebee's International Founder and CEO, Abe Gustin Jr. Now, Tim has taken the helm at Boomers Parks a rising…
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Michael Simon - Leading Television Director: "Survivor" 25 Finales; "Ridiculousness" 42 Seasons; "Soul Train"; VH1 - Miles Davis, Prince; Bee Gees "One Night Only"; And More!
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Michael Simon has been a leading television director for the past 35 years. He has directed 25 live final episodes of “Survivor”, 42 seasons of “Ridiculousness”, “Soul Train”, VH1 episodes featuring Miles Davis, Prince and others; the Bee Gees HBO Special “One Night Only”, Jimmy Kimmel Live, and much more. My featured song is “The Winner” from the …
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Jimmy Vivino - All-Star Guitarist; Bandleader Of Conan O'Brien's TV Show Bands; Member Of The Fab Faux, World’s Greatest Beatles Tribute Band. Member of Canned Heat. Talks About Zero Mostel and Fiddler ...
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Jimmy Vivino is an All-Star Guitarist, Keyboard Player and Bandleader. He was the bandleader of Conan O’Brien’s various television show bands; a member of the Fab Faux, the world’s greatest Beatles tribute band, and currently a member of Canned Heat blues band. He talks about playing Tevye in “Fiddler On The Roof” in High School, his 15 year affili…
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“East Side Sessions” - Again! Robert's Acclaimed 2020 Album. Called "Album Of The Year!", "Impeccable!", "Another Winner!" And "A Sonic Tour De Force"!
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“East Side Sessions” is the Project Grand Slam album that I released in January 2020, just a few months before the pandemic caused a worldwide lockdown. The album features 12 of my new songs - all vocals for the first time. Our singer was the incomparable Marilyn Castillo. The reviewers were effusive in their praise and called it “Album Of The Year…
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Keith Gerson: From Hippie Rocker, to Franchise Rock Star. 50 + Years in the Biz!
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Welcome to another exciting episode of Franchise Today. This week,I welcome Keith Gerson, a trusted friend, respected peer, and an erstwhile frenemy. Keith delves into his early days in franchising, starting from his hippie rock-and-roll days to his first serious job responding to an ad in the Portland Oregonian. He recounts his journey from being …
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Jodi Krangle - Celebrated Voiceover Specialist. She's Worked for Disney, Depends, Viagra, Dell, Kraft, Lindt And Many Others. She Specializes In Brand Voice, Commercials, Corporate Narration And Podcasts ...
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Jodi Krangle is a celebrated Voiceover Specialist. She’s worked in a variety of settings including for Disney, Depends, Viagra, Dell, Kraft, Lindt Chocolates and others. She specializes in Brand Voice, Commercials, Corporate Narration and even Podcasts. My featured song is “Metro Shuffle” from the album The PGS Experience by my band, Project Grand …
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Joe Lovano - Saxophone Titan. Played With Woody Herman, Mel Lewis, Tony Bennett, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Hank Jones, Diana Krall And Many More!
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Joe Lovano is a Superstar Grammy Award winning saxophonist who Downbeat Magazine has called “The Titan among us”. He’s played with a Who’s Who of the Jazz world including Woody Herman, Tony Bennett, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Esperanza Spalding, Hank Jones and Diana Krall. My featured song is “Out Of Tahini” from the album Play by my band, Projec…
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Peter Noone - With Co-Host Gary Puckett. Lead Singer Of '60s Stars Herman's Hermits: "I'm Into Something Good", "Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter", "Henry VIII, I Am" And Many More!
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Peter Noone - better known as Herman with Herman's Hermits - is a 1960s Superstar. They had a remarkable string of hits including #1s: "Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter" and "Henry VIII, I Am", plus "I'm Into Something Good" (written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin), "Kind Of A Hush", "No Milk Today", "Listen People" and many more. My Co-Hos…
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Peter Tiehuis - Acclaimed Dutch Guitarist. He's played With Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Stan Getz, Tina Turner, Elvis Costello And Herbie Hancock!
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Peter Tiehuis is one of the best guitarists in Holland. He’s played and recorded with every big star in the Netherlands and many international stars including Benny Goodman, Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Stan Getz, Tina Turner, Elvis Costello and Herbie Hancock. My featured song is “The Rich Ones”. Spotify link. --------------------------------…
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Peter Erskine - Superstar Drummer. 2x Grammy Winner. Played With Weather Report, Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Steps Ahead, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Many More. 10x Voted Best Jazz Drummer!
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Peter Erskine is a Superstar Drummer. He’s a two-time Grammy winner who has played on over 700 albums and film scores. He rose to worldwide fame with Weather Report, perhaps the greatest band of the 1970s Jazz Fusion era. He has also played with Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Steps Ahead, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan and many more. He was voted Best J…
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Music To Life - New Voices In Social Change: Next Gen Artists Addressing Human And Civil Rights. With Noel Paul Stookey (Peter Paul & Mary), Liz Sunde (CEO) And Artists Amanda Pascali And Elexa Dawson ...
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Music To Life is a nonprofit that supports new voices in social change: Next Gen Artists addressing Human and Civil Rights issues. This episode introduces Music To Life through its CEO, Liz Stookey Sunde, and her dad, Noel Paul Stookey - who was Paul of Peter Paul and Mary. And also introducing two artists who graduated from the program: Amanda Pas…
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The PGS Ladies: Featuring Six Wonderful Project Grand Slam Singers - Judie Tzuke, Kat Robichaud, Lucy Woodward, Ziarra Washington, Leslie Hunt, And Marilyn Castillo!
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This episode is a special Shout Out to the six wonderful female singers who I’ve featured with my band, Project Grand Slam: Judie Tzuke, Kat Robichaud, Lucy Woodward, Ziarra Washington, Leslie Hunt and Marilyn Castillo. I’ve been extremely fortunate to have such incredible vocalists to interpret my original songs and my reimagined covers. Here are …
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Oscar Hammerstein II - Broadway's Greatest Lyricist: "The King And I", "Oklahoma", "The Sound Of Music", "Carousel", "South Pacific", "Show Boat", "Flower Drum Song". With Jessie Barth, Oscar Hammerstein ...
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Oscar Hammerstein II was Broadway’s greatest lyricist. He was responsible for the book and lyrics to so many of the musicals that created the Golden Era of Broadway. With Richard Rogers he wrote “The King And I”, “Oklahoma”, “The Sound Of Music”, “Carousel”, “South Pacific” and “Flower Drum Song”. With Jerome Kern he wrote “Show Boat”. He co-wrote …
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Saxophone Summit - Featuring Four World Class Saxophonists: John Helliwell (Supertramp), Fred Lipsius (Blood Sweat & Tears), Bob Reynolds (Snarky Puppy) And Ada Rovatti (Brecker Brothers Reunion)!
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Welcome to the first Saxophone Summit! Featuring the following four extraordinary world class saxophone players: John Helliwell of Supertramp, one of the greatest bands of the rock era. They dominated the charts in the 1970s with their album “Breakfast In America” which sold over 20 million copies. Fred Lipsius, the saxophonist and an arranger for …
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Adam Povlitz: Anago Franchisees Are Cleaning Up!
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Since 1989, Anago has been making the dream of business ownership a reality. As CEO & President, Adam is deeply passionate about fostering entrepreneurship and the financial freedom that comes with it. He firmly believe that entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of economic progress. At Anago, they provide aspiring business owners with turnkey soluti…
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Tom Morris - Former Senior Executive Of The Boston Symphony Orchestra And The Cleveland Orchestra. Former Artistic Director Of The Ojai Music Festival. Board Member Of Interlochen Arts Center. Forthcoming ...
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Tom Morris has had an illustrious career in classical music. He was the longtime former Senior Executive of The Boston Symphony Orchestra and then The Cleveland Orchestra. He went on to become the Artistic Director of the Ojai Music Festival. He currently serves on the Board of the Interlochen Arts Center. And he has a forthcoming autobiography com…
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The Four Seasons - One Of The Greatest Vocal Groups Of All Time: "Sherry", "Dawn (Go Away)", "Big Girls Don't Cry". Featuring Lee Shapiro (Keys), L. Russell Brown (Songwriter), Robby Robinson (Musical ...
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The Four Seasons are one of the greatest vocal groups of all time. Led by Frankie Valli, their lead singer with the distinctive falsetto voice, they had dozens of hits beginning in the early 1960s including “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Can’t Take Me Eyes Off Of You”, “Dawn (Go Away)”, “Rag Doll”, “Working My Way Back To You” and many more. My …
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Mark Egan - Acclaimed Electric Bassist With Pat Metheny Group, Elements, Gil Evans Orchestra. Recorded With Sting, Roger Daltrey, Judy Collins, Cyndi Lauper, Art Garfunkel, Gato Barbieri And More!
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Mark Egan is an acclaimed electric bassist. He’s played on countless jazz and pop albums as well as movie and television soundtracks. He was a member of the Pat Metheny Group and then formed the band Elements with drummer Danny Gottlieb. He played with Gil Evans for 13 years. He’s recorded with a Who’s Who including Sting, Roger Daltrey, Judy Colli…
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Wing Snob Co-Founder and President Brian Shunia: Our Wings are Simply Better!
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Brian Shunia is the President and Co-Founder of The Wing Snob™ brand and as such, he is dedicated to serving the very best, fresh, never frozen, mouthwatering, hormone-free chicken wings anywhere, topped by a variety of delectable signature sauces and flavorful dry rubs. Wing Snob™ operates as a modern, quick-service, fast casual style restaurant w…
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Jeremy Swift - Star Of "Ted Lasso". Nominated For Emmy. Other Credits Include "Downton Abbey", "Mary Poppins Returns" And "Gosford Park"!
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Jeremy Swift shot to worldwide fame as Leslie Higgins - the Communications Director for the AFC Richmond football club - in the hit series “Ted Lasso”. He was nominated for an Emmy Award. Before Lasso he was in films such as “Mary Poppins Returns” along with Dick Van Dyke, “Oliver Twist” directed by Roman Polanski, and “Gosford Park” directed by Ro…
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Jan Akkerman - Superstar Dutch Guitarist Praised By Brian May, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Steve Vai And Al Di Meola. Voted World's Best Guitarist In 1973 By Melody Maker. Member Of Focus. Played With ...
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Jan Akkerman is a Superstar Dutch guitarist who has been praised by some of the world’s greatest guitarists including Brian May, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Steve Vai and Al Di Meola. In 1973 Jan was voted the World’s Best Guitarist by the readers of Melody Maker. He first reached international prominence as a member of Focus. He’s played with an…
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Dennis Tufano - With Co-Host Gary Puckett. Lead Singer Of The Buckinghams, '60s Stars: "Kind Of A Drag", "Don't You Care", "Mercy Mercy Mercy", "Hey Baby", "Susan"!
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Welcome to my second Joint Interview! My Co-host again is Gary Puckett, ‘60s Superstar with Gary Puckett and the Union Gap, as we interview Dennis Tufano of The Buckinghams, another ‘60s music Superstar. Dennis was the original voice of The Buckinghams, America’s answer to the British Invasion bands. Like Gary, Dennis and his band had an incredible…
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"Right at Home," Talking Franchise Development, with Jen Chaney.
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As Vice President of Franchise Development at Right at Home, Jen Chaney is responsible for the company's growth and development by awarding incredible franchise opportunities to interested and eligible candidates. Jen has direct oversight of new, prospective franchisees, as well as growth by expansion of existing franchisees. Jen is a strategic tho…
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Cy Young - Entertainer Extraordinaire. Performed With Buster Keaton in "Once Upon A Mattress". Lead Dancer In "Pajama Game". Barbra Streisand Recorded His "Draw Me A Circle". Talks About Carol Burnett ...
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Cy Young has had an extraordinary career in entertainment. He co-starred with Buster Keaton in “Once Upon A Mattress”. He danced on Broadway in “Pajama Game”. One of his songs was recorded by Barbra Streisand. He’s had plays and musicals produced. He’s an author. And he talks about stars like Carol Burnett and Dody Goodman. My featured song is my v…
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Marc Johnson - Renowned Jazz Bassist, Band Leader And Producer. Played With Woody Herman, Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Pat Metheny, Peter Erskine, Eliane Eliase And More!
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Marc Johnson is a renowned jazz bassist, band leader and producer. He’s played with Woody Herman, Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Pat Metheny, Peter Erskine, Eliane Eliase and many more. His most recent album is “Overpass”, a solo bass album. My featured song is my version of Chick Corea’s “Sea Journey” from my 1994 debut album Miles Behind. Spotify link. -…
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SPECIAL EPISODE: '60s Jamboree II - Featuring Tommy James, Gary Puckett, Richie Furay, Jeremy Clyde And Noel Paul Stookey!
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Welcome to a SPECIAL EPISODE - ‘60s JAMBOREE II - featuring the following 60s Superstars: TOMMY JAMES - of Tommy James and the Shondells. Their string of hits included “Hanky Panky”, “Crimson And Clover” and “I Think We’re Alone Now”. GARY PUCKETT - of Gary Puckett and the Union Gap. Their hits included “Woman Woman” and “Young Girl”. RICHIE FURAY …
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Gary Prenevost: Franchise Pro, CFA Board Member, Best Selling Author.
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Gary Prenevost, has served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Franchise Association for some 15 years, and has been a FranNet Rock Star for some 21 years. Now, he adds the titlea of best-selling author and sought-after Platform Speaker to his resume, as his recently released book the Unstoppable Franchisee, soars on USA Today’s List of Top 1…
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WORLD PREMIERE! - "Lou's Blues". Robert's New Single. "Fantastic!" (Mark Egan - Pat Metheny Group/Elements). "Digging It!" (Peter Erskine - Weather Report)!
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This episode is the WORLD PREMIERE of “Lou’s Blues”, my new single. As I've mentioned several times on the podcast, I came of age musically during the British Invasion era of the 1960s, and then I segued into the Jazz Fusion era of the 1970s. That era was dominated by incredible bands like Weather Report, Return To Forever and the Mahavishnu Orches…
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Michael Abene - Grammy Winning Big Band Arranger For Germany's WDR Radio Big Band, Maynard Ferguson Big Band, GRP All-Star Big Band. Arranger For Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Dianne Reeves ...
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Michael Abene is a Grammy winning Big Band arranger. He’s worked with Germany’s WDR Radio Big Band, played in the Maynard Ferguson Big Band, and arranged for the GRP All-Star Big Band. He’s also arranged for Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Dianne Reeves and Steps Ahead. My featured song is my version of Thelonious Monk’s classic “Well, Yo…
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Josh Simons - Technology For Musicians. Australian-Based CEO of Vinyl Group Consisting Of Vampr, Social Network For Musicians; And Jaxsta, Music Database Company!
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Josh Simons is the Australian-based CEO of Vinyl Group, comprising Vampr, a social network for musicians, and Jaxsta, a music database company. A former touring musician, Josh went over to the tech side of music and is now blazing a path for musicians via technology. My featured song is “New Wind” from The Singles Project, my recent EP. Spotify lin…
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