Best Jim Newcomb Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 7: Jim Graham 19:36

1h ago19:36

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This week I sat down with the man behind the London Airshow- Jim Graham! As the owner and CEO of TRY Recycling, its amazing that Jim also has the time to run North America's BEST airshow, but he does it! In this episode, get a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into planning an airshow of this size, what to expect at the airshow, and how London is…

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The Inside Story of Jason Harrelson’s Health Battles and How They Shaped His Trumpet-Making Mastery 40:44

5d ago40:44

40:44

Jason Harrelson is the founder of Harrelson Trumpets, and has been universally reviled by professional trumpet players the world over as a peddler of snake oil, overrated, garbage, and much more. But he's been at it a long time, and so there's got to be some method to the madness! Jason and I first met in the early 2000's in the fledgling days of h…

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Episode 6: Mr. East Park 22:51

13d ago22:51

22:51

A treasure to the City of London, East Park has been the place to make summer memories for over 6 decades! In this episode I sat down with self-proclaimed "Mr. East Park," Alon Shatil. One of the partners of East Park, Alon takes us through the incredibly special and unique history of the park, his heart-to-heart moment with Myles Goodwyn, and of c…

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David Vining’s Focal Dystonia Recovery, and Efforts to Elevate Consciousness Among Brass Players 51:23

1M ago51:23

51:23

Today's episode features an interview with trombonist/publisher David Vining, recorded at the 2024 ITG Conference in Anaheim, California. David was diagnosed with focal dystonia in 2003. In our interview, he discusses his struggles, eventual recovery through holistic movement therapies such as Feldenkrais, Alexander Technique, and body mapping and …

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Episode 5: London Majors 25:37

2M ago25:37

25:37

This week I sat down with Scott Dart, President and Co-Owner of the London Majors, and Angela Dart, Marking Executive and wearer of many hats for the team! We discussed what it takes to be a part of this team (on and off the diamond), how minor league baseball fits into our city's sports community, and what comes next for the Majors!…

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Master Your Playing Self Under the White Hot Audition Lights feat. Micah Wilkinson 49:41

2M ago49:41

49:41

Welcome to the show. Today we’re tackling a topic that sends chills down the spines of many: mastering auditions. Whether you’re aiming for a spot in an orchestra, prepping for a college jury, or even gearing up for that pivotal job interview, the anxiety and fear of auditions is a universal experience. Auditions can feel like stepping into the unk…

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From “Musical Purgatory” to Leading Advocate for Embouchure Health and Focal Dystonia Recovery feat. Marcus Reynolds 1:01:17

2M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

We welcome to the podcast Marcus Reynolds, who with his Stratos Brass device has provided a beacon of hope for the thousands of brass players across the globe who struggle with embouchure issues. Like many great triumphs in life, Marcus' journey to becoming a tireless promoter of safer and healthier brass playing began with a tragedy. A major lip i…

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Episode 4: Sandra Datars Bere 20:16

2M ago20:16

20:16

After a short break, we are back with a new episode of London Matters, this week featuring London's new City Manager Sandra Datars Bere. We took a look back on Sandra's career in municipal, provincial, and federal politics, as well as the state of the city and our goals for the future.By Josh Morgan

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How to Play Great Without Hurting Yourself + Insider Stories From the Hollywood Scene feat. the Great Malcolm McNab 1:22:47

2M ago1:22:47

1:22:47

Malcolm McNab is quite possibly the greatest trumpeter in the world that you've never heard of. I recall a friend of mine back in 2008-09 timeframe putting in Malcolm's CD Exquisite, and being unable to believe what I was hearing. The range, the accuracy, the musicality. My friend said something along the lines of, "This is the guy who played the l…

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Learn About a Crazy Concoction that May Improve the Grip on the Mouthpiece 17:01

3M ago17:01

17:01

Body + Mind + Spirit = Mastery. Now available is a collection of excerpts from some of the most popular episodes of the Trumpet Dynamics podcast featuring the likes of Chris Coletti, Sergei Nakariakov, Manny Laureano, and more. It's a FREE download available right now on brassmastery.com! Mentioned in this episode: CTA Look us up on the web at bras…

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Being Okay With Being “Unokay” and Overcoming Shame to Achieve Peak Performance feat. Jason Bergman 49:25

3M ago49:25

49:25

Body + Mind + Spirit = Mastery. Now available is a collection of excerpts from some of the most popular episodes of the Trumpet Dynamics podcast featuring the likes of Chris Coletti, Sergei Nakariakov, Manny Laureano, and more. It's a FREE download available right now on brassmastery.com! brassmastery.com/bergman When I first approached Jason Bergm…

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"Brass Mastery"...What Does That Even Mean? 1:35

4M ago1:35

1:35

Brass Mastery... What does that even mean? There's always something to work on; something that can be done better. Some thing that wasn't perfect. And then when we do master that thing, it's on to the next thing that seems impossible, always bringing us back to reality. It's always two steps forward, one step back, isn't it? making the idea of Bras…

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Episode 3: Atlohsa 24:48

4M ago24:48

24:48

This week I spoke with Andrea Jibb and Terri King of Atlohsa Family Healing Services. They are part of the team at Atlohsa working to address the Urban Indigenous Homelessness crisis in our city. We discussed the challenges faced by this population, and how to best address their unique needs.By Josh Morgan

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Episode 2: Daryl Newcombe 25:50

5M ago25:50

25:50

This week, Josh sat down with CTV London's local news reporter Daryl Newcombe- you might recognize him from the evening news at 6! The pair swap roles in this episode, Josh taking the lead and asking Daryl some questions. The two cover a range of topics; from craft beer to the changes in local journalism, they cover it all!…

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Episode 1: Jeff Macoun 26:06

5M ago26:06

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Join Josh as he sits down for a conversation with retiring Canada Life President, Jeff Macoun. A long-time leader in London, the pair discuss Jeff's 40-year career, his inspiring philanthropic work, and why it's important to give back to the community.By Josh Morgan

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Trailer: London Matters with Mayor Josh Morgan 1:12

6M ago1:12

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New podcast alert! Hear from Mayor of London, Josh Morgan, about what to expect from his newest endeavor!By Caroline Jones

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Inspiring vs. Enriching, Lessons from Vacchiano, and the Three Stages of Performing In the Moment feat. Jim Olcott 1:12:36

9M ago1:12:36

1:12:36

Our esteemed guest, Jim Olcott, is someone whose work I've long admired. He's the retired professor of trumpet at Miami University of Ohio, the founder of Triplo Press, and the musical director of the Twin Cities Trumpet Ensemble. His extensive background in trumpet music promised an enriching conversation. In this episode, we touched on several fa…

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Rex Richardson Discusses True Virtuosity, Emoting v. Expressing, Maximizing Efficiency as a Trumpeter and More! 35:39

9M ago35:39

35:39

In this podcast featuring the great Rex Richardson, various facets of his life and career are explored, providing insights into his journey and philosophy as a musician: Anthropology Degree (03:00): The podcast reveals Rex's unexpected academic background with a degree in anthropology from Northwestern University. This segment discusses how his stu…

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Vinnie Ciesielski and Mike Haynes Geek Out on Nashville Music Scene, the Spirituality of Music, “Overuse Syndrome” and More! 59:10

10M ago59:10

59:10

You may recall that a few weeks ago, I played a couple of interviews with the great Vinny Ciesielski. He's a wonderful person and has been a mainstay for years in the Nashville music scene. Vinnie really acquitted himself well in the podcast, so much so that I thought it would be interesting to see what would happen if I were to give him the reins …

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The Serendipitous and Hallucinogenic Manner In Which God (or whatever Richard Dawkins calls God) Called Nathaniel Mayfield Back to The Little Pond Called Trumpet. 1:12:06

10M ago1:12:06

1:12:06

Have you ever heard the saying, "Love is what drives the world"? It’s a phrase we encounter often, but have you ever connected its essence to something you're deeply passionate about? In this episode featuring the great Nathaniel Mayfield, we'll dive deep into this concept, and what we uncover might surprise you! A trumpet is nothing more than a si…

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Difficult Hunts, Staying Effective - Plus Yukon Moose Success! 34:16

10M ago34:16

34:16

Alex Nadeau and I are in the tent alongside a creek in the Yukon high country. We tell the amazing story of our first-night connection with a huge bull Moose and then we get into a discussion on staying positive while in the field on long hunts. You can watch videos from this trip on our new YouTube channel, John Schneider's Wild Life. Alex and I s…

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Transcending Musical Borders & the Process of Birthing, Preparing For and Premiering Wynton Marsalis’ New Concerto for Trumpet with Paul Merkelo! 49:32

10M ago49:32

49:32

What are borders but mere lines imagined by politicians to separate and divide human beings? And just as borders between states and countries are rather arbitrary, so are the borders we put on certain instruments, even entire genres of music. Paul Merkelo stopped in to the Trumpet Dynamics Central Headquarters to discuss his collaboration with the …

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Yukon Sheep Hunt with Alex Nadeau 38:31

10M ago38:31

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Sitting in a tent alongside a small river in the Yukon Territories of northern Canada on a rainy afternoon, Alex tells us the story of his recent successful sheep hunt. Maybe you will never get a chance to hunt thinhorn sheep in your life, but it is pretty cool to hear the story from someone who does just that on a regular basis. The Yukon is a spe…

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Trumpet Endurance, and All About the New Compression Measurement Tool That’s Taking The Brass World by Storm with Larry Meregillano 45:09

10M ago45:09

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Larry Meregillano has been performing on the trumpet professionally since he was 15 years old. In that time, he has performed all over the world, performing in the background, in the foreground, and everywhere in between. As you can imagine, he needed to develop a great deal of endurance in order to meet the demands of his profession, playing lead …

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Gestalt Theory for Trumpeters, the Profound Qualities of the Cornet vs. Trumpet, Memories From the Premier Brass Band in America and More with John Daniel 1:05:38

11M ago1:05:38

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John Daniel's ears must have been ringing throughout the month of September as several guests, including Del Lyren, Bobby Medina, Vinnie Ciesielski and others mentioned him on the podcast in this last month. So I decided it was time to reach out and see if we could schedule a podcast! John was game, and we ended up having a terrific discussion on G…

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Chris Botti Shares His Thoughts On the “New” Music Business, and Trumpet Q&A from Fellow Players! 56:24

11M ago56:24

56:24

We have the great Chris Botti on the show today. I'm really excited about this one to both record and share it with you. On a whim I checked out Chris' website and happened to see that he was going to be in my neck of the woods, which these days is Virginia Beach, Virginia. This interview that you're about to hear is not like the definitive explana…

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Playing With Feeling While You Can’t Feel Anything, Wasted Emotions, and Trumpet as a Higher Calling with Vinnie Ciesielski! [Part 2 of 2] 1:13:10

11M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with Vinnie Ciesielski! Before I say anything else, let me point out that the link I share to access the show notes during the episode is incorrect. The show notes for this episode are https://trumpetdynamics.com/trumpetvinnie2. I believe I left out the number 2 during the interview because I initially planned to h…

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Good Days and Great Days, The Importance of Pop Music Mastery, Why Movies are Keeping Orchestras Alive and More with Vinnie Ciesielski [Part 1 of 2] 56:41

11M ago56:41

56:41

I want to give a special thanks to previous podcast guest Del Lyren for introducing me to our guest today, Vinnie Ciesielski. Vinnie is a longtime stalwart of the Nashville music scene. His playing can be heard on countless recordings, commercials, soundtracks, symphony concerts, and the list goes on and on. Vinnie is also founder of a group called…

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“Trumpet for Old Guys.” Two Seasoned Veterans Introduce New Training Regimen Focused on the Physiology of Age featuring Paul Baron and Bobby Medina 41:10

11M ago41:10

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It's no secret that our bodies, our minds, our perspectives in life change as we age. Yet we often believe that what we learned about playing trumpet while we were in our teens and early twenties will continue to work as we get older. Maybe it's because we heard something in a masterclass and decided this is the way to do it. Or we attended a certa…

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Music Is All About the Personal Connections, and What Music Schools SHOULD Be Teaching with Del Lyren! 56:10

12M ago56:10

56:10

Beginning in September 2023, I will be hosting a monthly masterclass on personal branding. It's 100% free, and I guarantee you'll learn something new about boosting your online or offline presence. If you don't, I'll give you your money back! To get the time and date, and register for the next masterclass, visit my own website, https://jamesdnewcom…

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Jim Willems - A Traditional Bowhunter's Journey 46:28

12M ago46:28

46:28

This is a good episode! I recently had the chance to chat with Pope & Young Club's past President, Jim Willems. Jim is an outstanding traditional bowhunter whose passion for bowhunting takes him far and wide. He's taken numerous world-class animals with his recurve and speaks eloquently about taking back the word "trophy hunter". That discussion al…

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Fly Fishing Chocolate Milk and May's First Fly Rod! 40:09

1y ago40:09

40:09

First off, May, Kevin, and I are at a favourite stream for a few days of fly fishing and wild food fun. The weather has been tumultuous, and the stream is running wildly and is the colour of skim chocolate milk! The fishing is challenging and even getting up and down the mountain river to the next hole is not without its hardships. The raging curre…

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Clay Newcomb on the Traditional Bowhunter's Journey 46:16

1y ago46:16

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Clay Newcomb was super helpful to me when I wanted to publish a story in Bear Hunter Magazine about my big bear in '21. At the time, he was the owner of the magazine and I didn't know it then, but he was mostly complete with his discussions with Steve Rinella and the Meat Eater company. It wouldn't be long after that that the magazine was sold, and…

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Foam is Home: Fly Fishing the Kootenays with Paige Johnstone 33:24

1y ago33:24

33:24

Here is a delightful episode from a day spent fishing in the East Kootenays of British Columbia with Paige Johnstone and Lisa Tink. This starts as a lovely day on a small stream. It was so nice to be back in BC and spend time with friends. I had planned this episode immediately after I met Paige last summer while fishing with Curtis Hall. The littl…

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A Traditional Bowhunter's Journey - Johnathan Karch 3Rivers Archery 45:51

1y ago45:51

45:51

This episode is a good one. Johnathan and his family have a wonderful story of how they have grown 3Rivers Archery into the company that it is today. We chat about that origin story and all of the ways that this family-owned business can help you get started with your own traditional archery journey. There are some incredibly innovative aspects of …

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Shawn James - A Traditional Lifestyle Part Two 31:34

1y ago31:34

31:34

Humanity and its preoccupation with fear, carrying bear spray, and why we hunt big animals. A little bit of everything in this episode including exclusive information on some plans that Shawn James has for his show, My Self Reliance. Something new! We've launched a YouTube channel... "John Schneider's Wild Life". Follow along as John transitions to…

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Shawn James - A Traditional Lifestyle Part One 42:32

1y ago42:32

42:32

Part one of my recent conversation with Shawn James. For those that don't know, Shawn is the creator of the My Self Reliance channel on YouTube. He has over two million followers, while our channel is pretty close to that...at almost 200. In this episode, Shawn and I chat about the current state of hunting, and social media, and perhaps dish out a …

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A Traditional Bowhunter's Journey - What To Do After The Shot with Dr. Tim Lewis 47:42

1y ago47:42

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Tim Lewis has written six books and published many articles, mostly to do with traditional bowhunting. This week on the Traditional Bowhunter's Journey Dr. Lewis joins us to discuss the topic of following up after the shot on big game. Getting to the point of getting a shot at a deer or other large animal is difficult. Now we have to do the right t…

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Wild Solutions for Mental Well Being & Wild Turkey Success with Mark Hall 41:48

1y ago41:48

41:48

I wanted to hear the stories of Mark's successful turkey hunts after I left turkey camp this spring. But, the conversation started off with an essential discussion on some respective mental health challenges we've both recently faced. Not easy conversations to have, but they are terribly important to share. Just talking about these things can help.…

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