Best Brian Watson Jones Podcasts (2024)

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1066: Brian Powell on Stravinsky for the double bass 47:00

19m ago47:00

47:00

Today’s episode features Brian Powell, double bass faculty at the Frost School of Music, discussing his recently released album, 'Suite Italienne Double Bass and Piano.' This album marks the first full arrangement and recording of Igor Stravinsky's Suite Italienne for double bass and piano, approved by Stravinsky's estate and published by Boosey & …

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Inside San Francisco 49ers’ INCREDIBLE culture and run game; Jon Feliciano thinks 49ers are STILL dangerous! 37:14

27m ago37:14

37:14

Jeremiah Sirles and Alex Boone welcome San Francisco 49ers offensive lineman Jon Feliciano to the show! Some great stories from his career + optimism about how far the San Francisco 49ers can go this season as they continue to get healthy. 02:30 - Comparing the QBs Feliciano has played with: Josh Allen, Daniel Jones, Brock Purdy 03:40 - Why Brock P…

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Dumb Football Questions: Detroit Lions should go to Super Bowl, right?; What happens to Sam Darnold’s career moving forward? 51:45

16m ago51:45

51:45

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer some Dumb Football Questions! 01:00 - Would it be a disappointment if the Detroit Lions DIDN’T make it to the Super Bowl? This also launches the boys into a Jared Goff appreciation discussion. 12:00 - What path will Sam Darnold’s career take if he continues his big season with Minnesota Vikings? 21…

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Week 9 recap: Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys are a MESS!; Are Philadelphia Eagles… good? 1:09:37

17m ago1:09:37

1:09:37

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap Week 9 in the NFL! 01:00 - Jeremiah is bailing on his Nebraska Cornhuskers! Treason! This somehow leads to… creepy Penn State stories? 04:00 - OK, let’s talk about the Chicago Bears… What’s up with Caleb Williams and DJ Moore? Is Matt Eberflus gone? 19:00 - Which NFL coaches are next to be fired? Mi…

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Giants, Jets, Eagles head overseas: A deep dive into our Far Afield series on NFL's aggressive globalization 38:13

9h ago38:13

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The Giants, Jets, and Eagles playing games on foreign soil this season is just a small part of the NFL's broader mission to spread — and monetize — American football overseas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy NJ.com

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1065: From Choral Singing to Bass Fiddler - Nate Sabat’s Musical Journey 37:01

15m ago37:01

37:01

In this conversation, Nate Sabat, a bassist, singer-songwriter, and arranger based in Brooklyn, NY, discusses his musical journey from joining the Young People's Chorus in New York City to exploring the role of bass in folk and bluegrass music. Nate talks about his inspirations, including Edgar Meyer, and the influences that shaped his debut album,…

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Was Giants owner John Mara right in giving Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll a vote of confidence? 41:56

1d ago41:56

41:56

After another loss—this time to the Pittsburgh Steelers—Giants owner John Mara gave a vote of confidence to his general manager, Joe Schoen, and head coach, Brian Daboll, even with the team at 2-6 and on pace for another losing season. "Talk is Cheap" co-hosts Darryl Slater and Chris Franklin discuss whether Mara made the right decision in backing …

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Dumb Football Questions: How to fix the Dallas Cowboys?; How many wins for Minnesota Vikings? 48:38

12h ago48:38

48:38

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer some Dumb Football Questions! Also, Jeremiah and his wife are entering a dance competition to raise money for a great cause! We’d love if you could help out here! https://one.bidpal.net/dance4josh2024/welcome 01:00 - How would you fix the Dallas Cowboys, who have become a complete embarrassment? 07…

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Week 8 recap: Detroit Lions or Kansas City Chiefs - who is best NFL team? Anthony Richardson, WTF? 1:11:21

12h ago1:11:21

1:11:21

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap Week 7 in the NFL! Including rants about Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson, the Chicago Bears’ incompetence, whether the Detroit Lions are the best team in the NFL over the Kansas City Chiefs, and more! Also, Jeremiah and his wife are entering a dance competition to raise money for a great ca…

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1064: Exploring Intonation - A Double Bass Journey with Lauren Pierce 29:13

6d ago29:13

29:13

In this episode, double bass performer and educator Lauren Pierce delves into the inspiration and development of her new book on intonation titled 'Please Play in Tune.' She shares her personal journey and challenges in tackling the daunting topic! We explore the concepts of ear, technique, and response as key elements in mastering intonation. Laur…

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Should the Giants bench Daniel Jones for the rest of the season? 35:09

6d ago35:09

35:09

The Giants’ offense struggled mightily in their loss to the Eagles, raising questions about whether a quarterback change should be made for the rest of the season. Talk is Cheap co-hosts Chris Franklin and Ryan Novozinsky discuss whether the Giants should start Daniel Jones or Drew Lock moving forward. They also examine potential changes to the Gia…

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Super Bowl Contender Draft! Which teams are most likely to win it all? 28:08

7d ago28:08

28:08

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey hold a Super Bowl Contender Draft! Three rounds, three picks each, in order of which teams they think are the biggest threats to WIN the Super Bowl. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy OLine Committee

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Dumb Football Questions: Did Deshaun Watson play his last game with Cleveland Browns?; Are New England Patriots soft? 43:13

9d ago43:13

43:13

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer some Dumb Football Questions! 00:00 - Did Deshaun Watson play his last game with the Cleveland Browns? In the NFL? 09:00 - Are the New England Patriots soft? 16:00 - If you’re the Dallas Cowboys, why not just hire Bill Belichick right now? 22:00 - Why don’t players like Dak Prescott take less money…

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Week 7 recap: Kansas City Chiefs’ NEW blueprint for winning!; New York Jets’ trainwreck continues; Detroit Lions are legit 1:10:11

9d ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap Week 7 in the NFL! 00:00 - Jeremiah geeks out about his football viewing weekend, which included NDSU vs. SDSU 02:30 - Inside the Kansas City Chiefs’ new, grimy blueprint for winning. Defense, defense, defense with Steve Spagnuolo leading the way! 16:30 - Wait, Tua Tagovailoa is actually going to re…

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1063: Financial Strategies for Young Musicians with Trevor Jones 46:57

19d ago46:57

46:57

In this episode, Jason Heath and Trevor Jones discuss the financial challenges and strategies for young musicians. They draw parallels between financial management and scheduling, emphasizing the importance of planning for unexpected expenses. They share personal experiences from their early freelance careers, highlight the significance of building…

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It's Saquon Barkley week. How will the Giants try to stop their former teammate? 40:23

15d ago40:23

40:23

The Giants are coming off another loss, scoring only seven points in a nationally televised game against the Cincinnati Bengals. However, attention on the loss will be short-lived as running back Saquon Barkley and the Eagles travel to MetLife Stadium for an NFC East matchup. Talk is Cheap co-hosts Darryl Slater and Chris Franklin will discuss what…

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Dumb Football Questions: How can Cleveland Browns get out of Deshaun Watson MESS?; Who should New York Jets hire as head coach? 43:50

16d ago43:50

43:50

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer some Dumb Football Questions! 00:00 - How would you feel if you played for the Cleveland Browns during this Deshaun Watson era? 13:00 - Who should New York Jets hire to replace Robert Saleh as head coach? 22:00 - Is New England Patriots QB Drake Maye destined to be the next Sam Darnold? 27:00 - Wou…

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Week 6 recap: ENOUGH of Daniel Jones!; Don’t sleep on Tampa Bay Bucs; Ranking top NFC teams 56:50

16d ago56:50

56:50

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap Week 6 in the NFL! 00:00 - Week 6 in the NFL didn’t disappoint, unlike Alex Boone’s Ohio State Buckeyes! 02:00 - Mackey rants about Daniel Jones, who is very clearly holding the New York Giants back from winning games 07:00 - The AFC North is wide open, and the boys aren’t officially ruling the Cinc…

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1062: Ali Watson - A Journey Through Jazz from London to Glasgow and Beyond 51:55

29d ago51:55

51:55

In this episode, we chat with Ali Watson, a Glasgow-based bassist, who is set to release his debut album, 'Terrarium,' on November 26th. Ali shares his experiences from studying jazz at the Guildhall in London and contrasts it with Glasgow's smaller but thriving jazz scene. He reflects on his musical influences, the process of creating his album, a…

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Is this Giants player headed to a Hall of Fame career? 34:59

29d ago34:59

34:59

Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence is having a standout season and showed why he’s one of the best at his position in Sunday’s win over the Seattle Seahawks. Talk is Cheap co-hosts Chris Franklin and Ryan Novozinsky discuss Lawrence’s strong start, with one bold statement made during their conversation. The two also explore whether the Giants’…

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Dumb Football Questions: Will Washington Commanders and Jayden Daniels OWN NFC East for next five years? 42:19

23d ago42:19

42:19

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer some Dumb Football Questions! 00:00 - Props to Indianapolis Colts QB Joe Flacco -- the “dad” of the NFL 02:00 - Are the Washington Commanders on the verge of owning the NFC East for the next five years? 12:00 - Which NFL franchise most deserves high-end success? Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, D…

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Week 5 Recap: Kirk Cousins is EXACTLY what Atlanta Falcons needed; CRAZY Week 5 in NFL! 1:08:57

23d ago1:08:57

1:08:57

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap Week 5 in the NFL! 00:00 - Crazy Week 5 in the NFL! 03:00 - Also a crazy weekend of college football, with Vanderbilt carrying goalposts into downtown Nashville! 06:30 - Kirk Cousins is exactly what the Atlanta Falcons needed, and he deserves a ton of credit 14:00 - WTF were the Buffalo Bills thinki…

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1061: From Biology to Bass - Aidan Plank's Musical Journey 1:04:48

27d ago1:04:48

1:04:48

In this episode, Aidan Plank shares his unique journey from attempting nursing school and working with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources to becoming a dedicated bassist and educator. Aidan recently joined the music faculty at Bowling Green State University. He discusses his transition from biology to music, the influence of early mentors, an…

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Dumb Football Questions: Do Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh HATE each other? Something feels off with New York Jets 49:00

1M ago49:00

49:00

Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer some Dumb Football Questions! 00:00 - Do Aaron Rodgers and Robert Saleh hate each other? Vibes feel off with the New York Jets 10:00 - Is Trevor Lawrence kind of a bust? The Jacksonville Jaguars feel like they are at a crossroads right now 15:00 - Dumb Football Questions from the audience include: What happens to t…

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Week 4 NFL Power Rankings! Love for Baltimore Ravens, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Bucs 1:10:53

30d ago1:10:53

1:10:53

With Jeremiah Sirles still out in the wilderness, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap Week 4 in the NFL! 00:00 - Crazy Week 4 in the NFL! 03:00 - POWER RANKINGS! Mackey ranks the top 10 teams in the NFL, which leads to some love for the Baltimore Ravens and Minnesota Vikings. But Boone gives a stern talking to the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers…

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1060: Mastering Auditions Through Technique and Intonation with Daniel Chiva Sanz 43:10

1M ago43:10

43:10

In this episode, Daniel Chiva Sanz shares his journey of mastering musical auditions by focusing on technical precision and intonation. Two years ago, after a failed audition at the Seattle Symphony, he realized that his practice method needed restructuring. The result is 'The School of Patience,' an exercise series that develops the intonational s…

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Are the Dallas Cowboys still the Giants' biggest rival? 31:47

1M ago31:47

31:47

For the first time this season, we saw the Giants in a victory formation after they went to Cleveland and beat the Browns 21-15. There isn’t much time for the Giants to dwell on the game, as they have a Thursday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Darryl Slater and Chris Franklin discuss the NFC East matchup and whether the Giants' win agains…

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Dumb Football Questions: Are Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers STILL underrated?; Do NFL refs hold grudges? 53:34

1M ago53:34

53:34

Are Seattle Seahawks and Pittsburgh Steelers STILL underrated?; Do NFL refs hold grudges? Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer some Dumb Football Questions! 00:00 - Are the Seattle Seahawks actually underrated, even at 3-0? 10:00 - What do we make of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 3-0 start with Justin Fields at QB? 16:00 - What are road trips like under Ji…

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Week 3 Recap: Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings with IMPRESSIVE Week 3 wins; Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys, WTF? 1:19:10

1M ago1:19:10

1:19:10

Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings with IMPRESSIVE Week 3 wins; Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys, WTF? With Jeremiah Sirles on a remote hunting excursion, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap Week 3 in the NFL! 00:00 - Mackey rants about the NFL world prematurely labeling Malik Willis, Sam Darnold and other young QBs as busts! 04:00 - Why are the Chi…

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1059: Exploring the Rich Soundscape of Gut Strings with Ernst Glerum 52:58

1M ago52:58

52:58

Today’s episode dives into the multifaceted career of bassist and pianist Ernst Glerum, focusing on his recent piano-bass album Détaché. We delve into Ernst's use of gut strings on his mid-19th-century English bass and his shift to a mix including Pirastro Olive strings. Ernst shares his compositional process, the technical challenges and expressiv…

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What the heck was the Giants' defense doing in their loss, and can they stop Browns QB Deshaun Watson? 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

The Giants made history in a unique way with their loss to the Washington Commanders. They now have to turn their sights to the Cleveland Browns and hope they can contain quarterback Deshaun Watson to get their first win of the season. Talk Is Cheap co-hosts Chris Franklin and Ryan Novozinsky discuss the Giants' defense, what the unit did wrong, an…

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Dumb Football Questions: Who is more SCREWED? Baltimore Ravens or Cincinnati Bengals?; Is Bryce Young a bust? 47:03

1M ago47:03

47:03

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer some Dumb Football Questions! 00:00 - Is the AFC North the drunkest division in a drunk NFL? Between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals, which 0-2 team is more screwed? 10:00 - How much of Bryce Young’s struggles are his fault vs. the Carolina Panthers organization? 16:00 - What happen…

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Week 2 Recap: The Minnesota Vikings ARE HERE!; Caleb Williams and Chicago Bears struggle again; Should Tua retire? 1:24:32

1M ago1:24:32

1:24:32

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap Week 2 in the NFL! 00:00 - Jeremiah is very happy about his Nebraska Cornhusker team and defends Dylan Raiola cosplaying as Patrick Mahomes 03:00 - Why NFL defenses have seemingly caught up to NFL offenses, and why bell-cow running backs might be back in fashion! 12:00 - The MInnesota Vikings pulled…

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1058: Into the Light with Sasha Witteveen 38:02

2M ago38:02

38:02

photo credit: Marco Borggreve This episode features a conversation with Sasha Witteveen, who recently released her debut album titled ‘…Into the Light.’ We dig into the creative process behind the album, upcoming concerts, including her upcoming Concertgebouw recital featuring the 'Alice in Wonderland Suite' and Bottesini pieces with a mix of visua…

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Did Giants QB Daniel Jones deserve to be booed leaving MetLife Stadium? 36:29

2M ago36:29

36:29

Coming off Sunday’s abysmal loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Giants are searching for answers on how to improve their offensive output after scoring just six points. Giants quarterback Daniel Jones took most of the heat and was booed as he walked out of MetLife Stadium following the loss. Talk is Cheap co-hosts Darryl Slater and Chris Franklin di…

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Dumb Football Questions: Is Sam Darnold FOR REAL?; Will Green Bay Packers miss playoffs now that Jordan Love is hurt? 51:02

2M ago51:02

51:02

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer some Dumb Football Questions! 00:00 - Is Sam Darnold for real? The Minnesota Vikings’ new QB was very impressive in Week 1 09:00 - Will the Green Bay Packers miss the playoffs now that Jordan LOve is injured? 15:00 - Did Tyreek Hill invent the best new TD celebration? What the heck happened on his …

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Week 1 recap: DISASTER performance by New York Giants and Daniel Jones; Did Atlanta Falcons make mistake with Kirk Cousins? 1:24:51

2M ago1:24:51

1:24:51

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey recap Week 1 of the NFL slate! 00:00 - The boys are fired up about NFL football returning, and Jeremiah celebrates a Nebraska win! 04:00 - WTF happened to the New York Giants? Daniel Jones looked terrible and was heckled in the parking lot… Are the Giants headed for the No. 1 overall pick? 13:00 - New Eng…

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How will the Giants run game fare against the Minnesota Vikings in the post-Saquon Barkley era? 40:25

2M ago40:25

40:25

The Giants' season is officially about to begin, and they will kick it off against a familiar face, with Sam Darnold and the Minnesota Vikings are coming to town. "Talk is Cheap" co-hosts Chris Franklin and newcomer to the Giants beat Ryan Novozinsky discuss the state of the Giants' run game heading into Sunday’s matchup. They also talk about the k…

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1057: From Naples to Berlin with Giuseppe Bottiglieri 47:41

2M ago47:41

47:41

Giuseppe Bottiglieri's musical journey spans from his early years in Naples, Italy, where he transitioned from guitar to double bass, to his career development playing on cruise ships and exploring jazz and contemporary music. Currently based in Berlin, Bottiglieri focuses on solo bass performances and experiments with electronics, drawing inspirat…

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Dumb Football Questions: Will San Francisco 49ers FINALLY get over the hump and win a Super Bowl under Kyle Shanahan? 39:35

2M ago39:35

39:35

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey answer some Dumb Football Questions! 00:00 -- Is San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall already the toughest guy in the NFL? And will the San Francisco 49ers finally win a Super Bowl? The future is looking brighter with Brandon Aiyuk and Trent Williams under contract. 09:00 -- How much will Phil…

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Was Mike Zimmer right about Minnesota Vikings? Or did he go too far with his blistering comments? 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

Jeremiah Sirles, Alex Boone and Phil Mackey are pumped up for the 2024 NFL season! But first, a deep discussion about Mike Zimmer’s comments lighting into the Minnesota Vikings. 00:00 -- Jeremiah is already fired up about the NFL’s opening promo video 04:00 -- Mike Zimmer WENT OFF on the Minnesota Vikings organization, and the boys dive into all of…

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