Best Kroft Podcasts (2024)

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The Mission and The Breath | Jim Kroft 15:27

1M ago15:27

15:27

Dear friends, Today’s episode, “The Mission and The Breath,” began while I was writing my diary in my local cafe here in Berlin. It was 8 am on a Monday morning, and, honestly, I didn’t set out to write this Podcast. But I found myself moving through the gears and decided to follow the pulse. It brought me to wonder: How can offsetting our life aga…

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Go All In | "That Icelandic Guy" Talks YouTube 1:20:00

2M ago1:20:00

1:20:00

Hello, everyone, and welcome back to “The Jim Kroft Podcast”, where creativity meets solopreneurship. This week's special guest is Arnulfur Hakonarson, aka "That Icelandic Guy," who has grown his YouTube channel to 170K subscribers and his Instagram to over 300K. IN SHORT: 📈 Arnulfur’s strategy for searchable, impactful YouTube content. 🧠 Mindset, …

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The Philosophy of Monk Mode | Jim Kroft 24:33

2M ago24:33

24:33

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast" I'm your host, Jim, and this week we're diving into "Monk Mode". This episode dives into the principles of "Monk Mode," drawing inspiration from the disciplined lifestyle of monks to advocate for focused attention, sacrificial dedication, and a deeper sense of purpose in both work and life. Including the wisdom of…

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Be Driven By Intrinsic Motivation | Aishwarya Ashok 1:24:05

3M ago1:24:05

1:24:05

NEWSLETTER Each week, I expand and reflect on the ideas of the Podcast in my "Creative Insights" on Substack: Subscribe Now ---- IN SHORT In today's episode with Aishwarya Ashok: 🌱 Growth mindset at the intersection of innovation. 📝 Journaling for clarity and productivity. 🎙️ Consistent podcasting with preparation and intuition. 🏗️ "Building in pub…

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Finding Inspiration in Failure | Steven King 9:58

3M ago9:58

9:58

Hello everyone, and welcome to the 15th episode of “The Jim Kroft Podcast.” This week's episode is a personal reflection on a book which has impacted me greatly: Stephen King’s “On Writing”. I put a lot of love into the writing, sound design and the original music. The focus of this Podcast is linking the Solopreneur and Creative worlds. But I don’…

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Zig When They Zag | Josh Spector 1:11:38

4M ago1:11:38

1:11:38

Hello, everyone, and welcome to “The Jim Kroft Podcast”, where I seek to build bridges between the parallel worlds of the creative arts and solopreneur's path. When I started this Podcast, one of the first names I wrote down as a dream guest was Josh Spector, so I’m just buzzing to introduce you to him today. What I love about Josh is that he combi…

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A Blueprint for Creatives in 2024 | Jim Kroft 25:04

4M ago25:04

25:04

Hey everyone, and welcome to today’s Podcast, where we’re going to jump into 2024 together. In today's episode, I explore ideas for creatives and solopreneurs in 2024 through the lens of my own resolutions for the year ahead, including: Building my first "Lead Magnet" (see link!) Having the courage to fail on YouTube Why distribution is as importan…

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The Rollercoaster of Completing "The Isolation Diaries" Film | Jim Kroft 31:37

4M ago31:37

31:37

Hello and welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast"! It's a crazy week as I am desperately completing "The Isolation Diaries" documentary. Tonight is the first cinema screening, and because it's such an important and intense week, I was determined to share the experience with you here on the Podcast. In this episode, I share: Using a public release as a t…

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How I Use Deep Work to Get Stuff Made | Jim Kroft 21:59

5M ago21:59

21:59

Hello and welcome to the "The Jim Kroft Podcast", where I explore creative life and one-person businesses. In today's episode, I dive into the world of 'Deep Work' inspired by Cal Newport's book, sharing how it has transformed my creative working life. It's a particularly busy period for me as I juggle; - End-of-year client jobs in film and photogr…

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No Turns to Yes | The Dark Tenor 2:11:53

5M ago2:11:53

2:11:53

Hello, everyone, and thank you for tuning in to 'The Jim Kroft Podcast,' where we explore the exciting intersection of solopreneurship and creativity. I'm your host, Jim Kroft. In these conversations, I engage with mavericks who chart their own courses in life, art, and business. Today, we have a special guest, 'The Dark Tenor' (Billy Andrews), who…

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It's Not Too Late | Jim Kroft 35:14

6M ago35:14

35:14

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where we unravel the symbiosis of entrepreneurship and the arts. It's been one of those times when life flexes its muscles, and you're faced with a Podcasting dilemma. Back-to-back postponements left me with a choice: delay, skip, or adapt. We all know that feeling, right? You want to stay consistent, but life...…

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Cappas Wedding And The Kroft 15:22

6M ago15:22

15:22

Remember us? your old friends? from before everyone and their probation officers had a podcast? well were back and at new points in our lives but still pretty much the same, we still like food,talking shit and making really bad audio quality podcasts!!!!By Wednesday Club

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Fail Forwards | Boris Eldagsen 2:18:48

6M ago2:18:48

2:18:48

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where we unravel the symbiosis of entrepreneurship and the arts. Today, I'm thrilled to present Boris Eldagsen, a pioneering German artist and agitator. Boris's work has exploded into global recognition this year, particularly after winning and then rejecting the Sony World Photography Award. It thrust his AI-gen…

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Things Aren't Linear Forever | Jay Clouse 1:10:36

7M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where we delve into the exciting convergence of solopreneurship and creativity. In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Jay Clouse, a legend in the world of the creator economy. I first met Jay when I enrolled in his masterclass on Newsletters, and was so impressed by his knowledge & warmth that I invited…

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Document Your Journey | Hypefury's Yannick Veys 58:46

7M ago58:46

58:46

Hello everyone and welcome to “The Jim Kroft Podcast” where I explore the intersection between the business and arts worlds. My exploration of this topic began while pounding the icy streets of Berlin where I found myself drawn back to the world of Twitter, now X. Initially hesitant, I worried about the potential distraction from my work that anoth…

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Beyond the Precipice | Reuben Stone 1:43:13

8M ago1:43:13

1:43:13

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast" where we explore the intersection between Entrepreneurship and the Arts. In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to introduce celebrated busker Reuben Stone, an artist who has risen from the streets to global recognition. Reuben’s is a story of reckless courage, burning artistic ambition and warrior spirit. During ou…

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It Comes Back to You | Ioana Pioaru 1:25:12

8M ago1:25:12

1:25:12

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where entrepreneurship and creativity converge, bridging the gap between the business and arts worlds. In today's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome Romanian artist Ioana Pioaru, who defies modern trends with her hand-inked drawing style. Finding the gallery route insurmountably blocked by the gatekeepers of the wo…

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Share Every Step | Arvid Kahl 1:23:55

9M ago1:23:55

1:23:55

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast" where we explore the intersection between Entrepreneurship and the Arts. In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome legendary "Indie Bootstrapper" and author Arvid Kahl. If I could synthesize the human embodiment of what a person might look like at the mysterious confluence between entrepreneurship and creati…

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You Will Get an Audience | eLL cartoons 1:31:34

9M ago1:31:34

1:31:34

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where we embark on a captivating journey exploring the intriguing intersection between entrepreneurship and creativity. In this week's episode, I'm thrilled to welcome "ell cartoons." Lauren's exceptional cartoons have garnered a following of 600K on YouTube, achieved through her independent artistry and determin…

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Follow Your Calling | KP - "Build in Public" 1:39:18

10M ago1:39:18

1:39:18

Welcome to "The Jim Kroft Podcast," where entrepreneurship and creativity converge, bridging the gap between the business and arts worlds. In this inaugural episode, we have a very special guest: Karthik Puvvada, aka KP, the mastermind behind the acclaimed "Build in Public Podcast." KP, known as "The Build in Public Guy," takes us on his extraordin…

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The Travis Scott Burger Episode 18:53

3+ y ago18:53

18:53

Back again folks!!! this time we talk shit and review the Travis Scott burger from McDonalds. Fucks with us.By Wednesday Club

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The Roscoes Episode 29:20

3+ y ago29:20

29:20

Were back!!! the world has changed a whole lot since our last episode and we speak about it while also reviewing the legendary Roscoes Chicken and Waffles in beautiful Inglewood Ca. Its good to talk to you guys again we missed you.By Wednesday Club

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The In-n-out episode 16:00

4+ y ago16:00

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The In-n-out episode by Wednesday ClubBy Wednesday Club

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Drummer Talk 273 – So you want to MD! Now what? 1:43:01

7+ y ago1:43:01

1:43:01

If you’re ready to jump into the next level as a music director, be sure to check out today’s episode! Opening Detritus What happened to September’s show? Gigs, gigs, and more gigs! Rock of Ages Wigs, Fake Cigs, and Drummer Gloves Mailbag From Lance Hey Dave, been listening off and on for awhile now and wanted to get your opinion on something. I’ve…

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Drummer Talk 272 – State of the Union (So What IS Up?) 0:01

7+ y ago0:01

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Dave and Troy pop in for a show to bring you up to speed with what’s been up this Summer. Opening Detritus The state of the union – what have Dave and Troy been up to? What’s next for Drummer Talk? We want to hear from you! News Remembering Johnny C. Death of Remo Belli Nick Menza (Megadeth) Autopsy Results Revealed John Blackwell Health issues GoF…

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Drummer Talk 271 – Agents and Managers 301 1:22:15

8y ago1:22:15

1:22:15

Prof. Troy covers band managers on today’s episode. Mailbag From James: I love Drummer Talk and have been listening for years. I want to go back to the very first episode you have available and download and listen to them—one by one, and in order— but I can’t figure out how to get to the very first episode in the archives and begin the process of d…

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Drummer Talk 270 – Agents and Managers 201 1:43:31

8y ago1:43:31

1:43:31

We continue on our series on representation with a focus on business managers. Mailbag From Scott Hey guys hope all is well in drummer talk land. First off I got to say I love the podcast! I just recently started listening maybe two weeks ago. I’m listening in semi reverse order which is fun because to hear Troy’s excitement to bring stickers to Pa…

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Drummer Talk 269 – Agents and Managers 101 0:01

8y ago0:01

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We start part 1 of a 3-parts series on professional representation. News How to Fake It (with Fred Armisen) Ginger Baker to Make Comeback after Surgery Woman, 99, Celebrates Birthday by Rocking Out on Drums Rolling Stone: 100 Greatest Drummers All-Time Neil Peart to Publish 3rd Book Rumors Spread of Meg White Replacing Peart Topic Notes A Talent Ag…

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Drummer Talk 268 – NAMM 2016 Recap (Part 3) 1:30:50

8y ago1:30:50

1:30:50

We wrap up our NAMM gear recap with part 3: cymbals, sticks, electronics, and some accessories. Opening Detritus Join Dave on PSN: DoktorTakt! Topic Notes Paiste Zildjian Sabian Meinl TRX Dream Cymbals Turkish Soultone Vic Firth Promark Vater Regal Tip Roland NFUZD Evans Sound Synergies Music From This Week’s Show Bodhran – Young Dubliners I’m Ship…

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Drummer Talk 267 – NAMM 2016 Recap (Part 2) 1:24:55

8y ago1:24:55

1:24:55

We continue our series on new gear from NAMM 2016! Opening Detritus Chatting it up with Ben the news guy! http://benandrewsmusic.com He needs a nickname! Mailbag From Dan: Hey guys! So happy you’re back on the air after your winter break! I have to admit that I was starting to get concerned and on the verge of sending you one of those “Are you OK?”…

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Drummer Talk 266 – NAMM 2016 Recap (Part 1) 1:42:14

8y ago1:42:14

1:42:14

We’re back from our winter hibernation! We take a look at some of the most interesting gear out of NAMM 2016 on today’s show. Mailbag From Mark Any tips for struggling learning double bass drum? Not getting it at all! Thanks Stick Control: For the Snare Drummer From Bobby Hey I recently discovered your podcast. I am a percussion instructor in weste…

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Drummer Talk 265 – Self Publishing 1:33:09

8+ y ago1:33:09

1:33:09

We wrap up season 10 with an episode covering the tools you’ll need if you want to publish your own book! Opening Detritus Christmas Classics https://open.spotify.com/user/126594212/playlist/3Z010Mpd9XHr8knL7mgha6 Christmas Cocktails https://open.spotify.com/user/126594212/playlist/2ur9dMTc5420l5OdlFHEeP davyk’s Christmas Remix Playlist https://ope…

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Drummer Talk 264 – Publishing 101 1:14:42

8+ y ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Dave and Troy discuss the world of publishing on today’s episode by exploring a typical publishing contract. Drummer Talk Mailbag From Tammy Hey guys! In episode 2 there was discussion about what effect, if any, Katrina would have on music migration. As you saw displaced drummers looking for gigs in Memphis you said you wondered if ten years later …

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Drummer Talk 263 – PASIC15 Recap 0:01

8+ y ago0:01

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Prof Troy is back from PASIC15 and has the lowdown on this year’s convention. Opening Detritus We have a news guy! Welcome, Ben Andrews! Drummer Talk Mailbag From Dan Hey Troy & Dave, I want to thank you and Mrs. What Is Up for taking on the subject of depression, and for doing so in such a vulnerable and loving way. It was such a powerful episode …

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Drummer Talk 262 – Depression and The Artistic Temperament 1:30:51

8+ y ago1:30:51

1:30:51

Dave and Troy discuss the realities of depression and its impact on musicians. Includes special guest, Mrs. What Is Up. Drummer Talk Mailbag From Dov: Great episodes on bearing edges! One note, that might be helpful for someone who’s never operated a router before, is to make sure you’re feeding in the correct direction. I love these how-to episode…

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Drummer Talk 261 – All About Bearing Edges (Part 2) 1:36:06

8+ y ago1:36:06

1:36:06

Dave and Troy bring part 2 of our series on bearing edges by focusing on how to cut your own! Drummer Talk Mailbag From Chris Dave & Troy, I loved the episode on bearing edges. Between that and the refinishing podcasts, it’s making me want to dust off my old basswood Sonor Force 2001’s and refinish them. The toms are 12×10, 13×11 and 16×16. That se…

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Drummer Talk 260 – All About Bearing Edges (Part 1) 1:22:27

8+ y ago1:22:27

1:22:27

Professor Troy drops the knowledge in part 1 of our two-part series on bearing edges. Opening Detritus Shout out to our newest DT Patrons, Craig Parton, Samuel di Prete, Jonathan Winfrey, Brady Ponton, and Eric Ahern We’re getting caught up on Patreon rewards! Drummer Talk Mailbag From Eric: Hi Dave- I’ve been an on and off listener to the podcast …

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Drummer Talk 259 – Music Theory Demystified 1:28:12

8+ y ago1:28:12

1:28:12

Mrs. What Is Up, Shannon Kropf, joins us to help demystify music theory and why we drummers should care about it! Drummer Talk Mailbag From Dan, Hey guys, Just finished watching the companion video for episode 257 (drum programming) — great stuff! Would you consider doing an episode where you would break down the sonic elements of some classic drum…

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Drummer Talk 258 – What Not To Wear 1:17:07

8+ y ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Dave and Troy share tips for gigging attire. Drummer Talk Mailbag From Dan Hey Troy & Dave, It’s so great to hear have you guys back on the air after your hiatus — I was anticipating the show’s return all summer long. At the beginning of episode 257, Troy mentioned that he’s been into acapella lately and is amazed by what beatboxers are doing today…

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Drummer Talk 257 – Hands-On Drum Programming 1:54:51

8+ y ago1:54:51

1:54:51

We continue our examination of drum programming with a demonstration on how to craft convincing drum patterns in a DAW. Be sure to watch the supplemental video! Opening Detritus Composer Quest Interested in writing for Drummer Talk? Let us know! Drummer Talk Mailbag From Max, Hey! I just subscribed to your podcast but I was wondering if there’s any…

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Drummer Talk 256 – Drum Programming 101 1:54:41

8+ y ago1:54:41

1:54:41

We’re back from Summer break with a fresh show talking about why we drummers should look at learning to program drums. Opening Detritus What have we been up to all Summer long?? We have a huge queue of transcriptions! Drummer Talk Mailbag From Jonas: Hi, i’m a finnish guy and i just discovered your podcast and now it is all i listen to at work. Any…

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Drummer Talk 255 – Drum Kit Makeover Part 4: Veneers 1:32:16

9y ago1:32:16

1:32:16

We wrap up our multi-part series on drum kit makeovers today by talking about veneers! Opening Detritus It’s the mid-season finale. We’ll be revisiting website features like reviews and transcriptions during the summer! Drummer Talk Mailbag From Sebastian I’m listening to your podcast over here in Germany. You guys really make my day on the way to …

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Drummer Talk 254 – Drum Kit Makeover Part 3: Refinishing 1:38:42

9y ago1:38:42

1:38:42

We dive into refinishing on part 3 of our series on drum kit makeovers!! Opening Detritus Dave’s Soundcloud Page Drummer Talk Mailbag From Rich: Thank you Dave and Troy! I’m totally geeking out on the refinishing series. I’ve been contemplating building an exotic wood kit from Keller shells so can’t wait for the show on veneering. Recovering my cur…

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60 Minutes: 01/02/11

13+ y ago

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Drug company whistle-blower Cheryl Eckard tells Scott Pelley about her experience trying to fix problems at a pharmaceutical factory. Morley Safer goes on the road with Wynton Marsalis, America's musical ambassador, and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.By CBS

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60 Minutes: 12/26/10

13+ y ago

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CBS Correspondent Scott Pelley visits Kenya, the site of the great wildebeest migration; Correspondent Bob Simon goes to Central Africa to listen to the language of the forest elephants; and Lesley Stahl reports on how dinosaur hunter Jack Horner is shaking up the paleontology world. Those stories and more on 60 Minutes.…

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60 Minutes: 12/19/10

13+ y ago

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: CBS News Correspondent Lesley Stahl reports on a unique condition known as "superior autobiographical memory." Chef Jose Andres takes Correspondent Anderson Cooper on a savory tour of his culinary laboratory, featuring his avant-garde cooking technique and molecular gastronomy. Those stories and more on 60 Minutes.…

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60 Minutes: 12/12/10

13+ y ago

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CBS News Correspondent Lesley Stahl speaks with Ohio Republican and next House speaker John Boehner on his pledge to fight the deficit. Correspondent Scott Pelley profiles Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, and Correspondent Steve Kroft reports on Brazil, a country poised to become the fifth-largest economy in the world. Those stories and more on 60…

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