Best Gregg Nelson Podcasts (2024)

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S5-12: Tech Team Tuesday with Special Guest Ronda Coryell 47:48

18m ago47:48

47:48

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NATE MORTON- Five Year Old Neanderthal (The Voice, Cher, Natalie Cole) 1:47:18

12h ago1:47:18

1:47:18

Drummer, Nate Morton, talks about his experience being on the hit NBC show, The Voice. He reminisces about his time at Berklee College of Music and explains how it’s helped him throughout his career. He recalls some of his best musical advice he’s gotten over the years and how important moving to L.A. has been for his music career. www.natemorton.c…

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S5-11: Tech Team Tuesday with Shane Hendren and Fiona Morrison 49:31

7d ago49:31

49:31

Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team member, Shane Hendren, and Fiona Morrison of Rio's sales team talk shop and answer your jewelry-making questions. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3u2Bnwf-959Wako0Dk93TA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riogrande/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jewelrysupplies Topics covered in this episode: 1) Casting…

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S5-10: Tech Team Tuesday with Shane Hendren & John Sartin 33:13

5d ago33:13

33:13

Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team members Shane Hendren and John Sartin talk shop and answer your jewelry-making questions. Join us every Tuesday at 11 am MT for Tech Team Tuesdays on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3u2Bnwf-959Wako0Dk93TA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riogrande/ Facebook: https://www.fa…

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S5-09: Tech Team Tuesday with Shane Hendren & Mark Nelson 31:57

16d ago31:57

31:57

Rio’s Education Coordinator, Mark Nelson, joins Rio Tech Team member Shane Hendren to talk shop and answer your jewelry-making questions. In this episode, Mark shares the incredible story of Jacob Morgan's journey to Bhutan to teach stamp-making and stamping to students of the Bhutan School of Metalsmithing Arts. For more information about the Bhut…

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S5-08: Tech Team Tuesday with Shane Hendren & Gregg Burgard 37:02

16d ago37:02

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Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team members Shane Hendren and Gregg Burgard talk shop and answer your jewelry-making questions. Join us every Tuesday at 11 am MT for Tech Team Tuesdays on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3u2Bnwf-959Wako0Dk93TA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riogrande/ Facebook: https://www.…

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S5-07: Etched in Passion 45:27

1M ago45:27

45:27

Alicia Goodwin joins co-hosts Paulene Everett and Scott Bradford on this For the Love of Jewelers episode. She is the owner and creative force behind her business—Lingua Nigra. Alicia’s vibrant energy is contagious as they discuss her intense passion for raw, sculptural design and the influence of Mesoamerica and other historical jewelry on her wor…

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KATIE BOECK- Now I Understand The Assignment (Spring Awakening) 1:17:09

28d ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Singer/Songwriter, Katie Boeck, discusses the struggle to find and protect her artistic voice in a music business that tends toward exploitation. She talks about the making of her album, Calico, and the life events that went into the writing. She pays tribute to her first producer Bobby Williams and explains the lessons she learned from him. Katie …

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S5-06: Tech Team Tuesday with Shane Hendren & Scott Bradford 33:20

1M ago33:20

33:20

Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team members Shane Hendren and Scott Bradford talk shop and answer jewelry-making questions from viewers on the latest episode of Tech Team Tuesday. Topics include CAD Design, 3D Printers, favorite tools and more. Do you have a question you would like answered? Leave it in the comments or reach out via email at podcast@riogr…

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S5-05: Tech Team Tuesday with Shane Hendren and Paulene Everett 28:49

1M ago28:49

28:49

Rio Grande Tech Team members Shane Hendren and Paulene Everett talk shop and answer jewelry-making questions from viewers on the latest episode of Tech Team Tuesday. Topics include permanent jewelry, arc welding, jewelry education, favorite tools and more. Do you have a question you would like answered? Leave it in the comments or reach out via ema…

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S5-04: Peter Gilroy & Therese Keltner of Bonny Doon Tools 36:44

1M ago36:44

36:44

Peter Gilroy, owner of Bonny Doon Tools in Taos, New Mexico, joins Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team member Shane Hendren on the latest For the Love of Jewelers Podcast episode. Peter shares how he balances the many hats he wears running a two-person operation at Bonny Doon as well as his passion for creating unique, timeless pieces for his customers. J…

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S5-03: Tech Team Tuesday with Shane Hendren and Phil Scott 28:06

2M ago28:06

28:06

Shane Hendren and Phil Scott of the Rio Grande Jewelry Tech Team answer customer questions weekly on Tech Team Tuesday. In this episode, they discuss engraving, stone setting and other questions from our viewers. Be sure to join us live each week at 11 a.m. MT on our YouTube and Facebook profiles to learn more about jewelry-making techniques, tools…

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TCR Episode #151 | Brad Taylor -DEAD MAN'S HAND 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

New York Times bestselling author and former special forces officer Brad Taylor ups the ante and goes all in talking his latest edge-of-your-seat Pike Logan thriller, DEAD MAN'S HAND. DEAD MAN'S HAND: To finally end the war between their nations, a rogue band of Ukranian partisans known as the Wolves teams up with members of Russia’s military intel…

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TONY OBROHTA- Cracking Codes (Chicago, LeAnn Rimes) 1:27:08

2M ago1:27:08

1:27:08

Nashville based guitar player, Tony Obrohta, tells his story of getting his current gig as guitar player for the iconic band Chicago. He talks about his struggle to get to music school and then moving to Nashville in the 90s. He explains the tricks to working for artists who don’t agree with you politically and discusses the struggles of working at…

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  S5-02: Forging the Next Generation 47:18

2M ago47:18

47:18

Middle and high school jewelry programs are booming across America as upcoming generations discover this captivating artform that combines creativity, critical thinking and endless potential! This episode of For the Love of Jewelers welcomes Bryan Petersen of Bozeman High and Stacie Smith of Gallatin High School—two enthusiastic Rio for Schools ins…

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TCR Episode #150 | Mark Greaney - THE CHAOS AGENT 54:34

3M ago54:34

54:34

#1 New York Times bestselling author of the Gray Man series, Mark Greaney, unleashes Chaos on the Crew in his latest interview. THE CHAOS AGENT: Artificial intelligence leads to shockingly real danger for the Gray Man in this latest entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. A car accident in Japan. A drowning in Seoul. A home invasion in B…

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TCR Episode #149 | Gregg Hurwitz - LONE WOLF 51:43

3M ago51:43

51:43

In this episode, the Crew shares a drink with one of their favorite authors, Gregg Hurwitz, as they discuss his latest Orphan X thriller, "LONE WOLF." About Lone Wolf: Once a black book government assassin known as Orphan X, Evan Smoak left the program, went deep underground, and reinvented himself as someone who will go anywhere, and risk everythi…

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TCR Episode #148 | Nick Petrie - THE PRICE YOU PAY 51:25

3M ago51:25

51:25

So you want a glimpse into Nick Petrie's latest Peter Ash thriller? Well, this is The Price You Pay--an hour with The Crew Reviews. For those living under a rock, Nick Petrie is the author of eight novels in the Peter Ash series. His debut, The Drifter, won both the ITW Thriller award and the Barry Award for Best First Novel, and was a finalist for…

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S5-01: Ben Claus: Divine Feminine Rising 47:15

3M ago47:15

47:15

Kicking off season five, our For the Love of Jewelers Podcast co-hosts, Paulene Everett and Shane Hendren, chat with the 2023 Fall Design Challenge Winner, Benjamin Claus. Tune in as they discuss the concept and inspiration behind his prizewinning design, Divine Feminine Rising. They discuss his path to jewelry making, the joy of connecting to othe…

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TCR Episode #147 | Terry Hayes - THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST 1:08:36

3M ago1:08:36

1:08:36

In this episode, Mike and Chris chat with acclaimed screenwriter and bestselling author Terry Hayes about his latest novel, THE YEAR OF THE LOCUST, a decade in the making. About Terry: Terry Hayes is an Australian screenwriter, producer, and novelist, born on October 8, 1951, in Sussex, England. Known for his versatile career, Hayes has made signif…

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S4–08: Boline Strand, Wearable Sculptures & the Symbolism of Seeds 49:22

6M ago49:22

49:22

Boline Strand, artisan and winner of the For the Love of Jewelers Summer Earring Challenge, draws creative inspiration from the minimalist traditions of Denmark while exploring themes of growth and transformation in sculptural jewelry design. With a background in painting and mosaic work, she experiments with form and color through traditional gold…

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TCR Episode #146 | Jack Stewart - UKNOWN RIDER 56:06

6M ago56:06

56:06

On this episode, Sean and Chris sit down with Top Gun fighter pilot turned thriller author, Jack Stewart to discuss his debut novel, UKNOWN RIDER. SYNOPSIS: After a Navy pilot inexplicably loses control of his stealth fighter, he stumbles upon a global conspiracy, and embarks on a thrilling chase filled with espionage and betrayal. TOP GUN instruct…

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TCR Episode #145 | Steve Urszenyi - PERFECT SHOT 56:45

6M ago56:45

56:45

In this episode, the Crew sits down with Steve Urszenyi, to talk about his debut thriller, PERFECT SHOT. Steve served for over thirty years as a paramedic in Toronto and as a tactical medic (TRU/SWAT, CBRNE, HUSAR, and public order unit) with the Ontario Provincial Police. He is an expert in chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosiv…

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S4–07: Bella Neyman & JB Jones, The Co–Founders of NYC Jewelry Week 59:10

7M ago59:10

59:10

Meet the co-founders of New York City Jewelry Week, Bella Neyman and JB Jones. With a Master of Arts in History of Design and Curatorial Studies, Bella is an established historian, independent curator and journalist specializing in contemporary jewelry and currently serves as the mastermind of programming for NYCJW. JB Jones employs her background …

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TCR Episode #144 | Jim Shockey - CALL ME HUNTER 1:23:44

7M ago1:23:44

1:23:44

In this episode, the Crew Reviews goes behind the scenes with one of the world's greatest outdoorsmen, Jim Shockey, to discuss his debut thriller, CALL ME HUNTER. “Astoundingly original, relentlessly paced, and purely authentic.” —Jack Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author Considered the Michael Jordan of outdoor sports, Jim Shockey has produc…

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TCR Episode #143 | Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille - BLOOD LINES 1:01:40

7M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

In this episode, New York Times bestselling authors Nelson DeMille and Alex DeMille prove that brilliance runs in the BLOOD LINES… We discuss their latest collaboration, an intricately constructed thriller that kept us guessing till the final page. BLOOD LINES features the return of Army CID Special Agents Brodie and Taylor who are on the hunt for …

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RODNEY WIRTZ- Entertaining The Dead (John Legend, Elton John) 1:27:38

8M ago1:27:38

1:27:38

Los Angeles based viola player, Rodney Wirtz, talks about his early troubles with the law and how he used the viola to right his path. He reveals some secrets of playing high pressure movie sessions in L.A. and talks about his multiple income streams. He recalls getting the call to tour with John Legend and the struggles of juggling parenthood and …

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TCR Episode #142 | Andrew Welsh-Huggins - END OF THE ROAD 1:06:09

7M ago1:06:09

1:06:09

In this episode, the Crew ventures to the end of the road to chat with journalist-turned-thriller author Andrew Welsh-Huggins. In "The End of the Road," Myles's testimony should have landed Pryor, their one-eyed ringleader, in jail after a botched bank robbery, but Pryor escaped unscathed while Myles served time. Now, determined to leave his crimin…

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S4-06: Peter Gilroy, Choose Adventure 47:12

8M ago47:12

47:12

Peter Gilroy is an industry innovator and artisan forged by his passion for rock climbing and self-inspired mantra, “Choose adventure.” After working during summers for his uncle, master goldsmith Phil Poirier, and internalizing years of jewelry-making knowledge, Peter now owns Bonny Doon Hydraulic Presses and Tooling. Additionally, he runs his own…

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TCR Episode #141 | Ken Jaworowski - SMALL TOWN SINS 50:05

8M ago50:05

50:05

The Crew indulges in "Small Town Sins" with the brilliant Ken Jaworowski, a former New York Times critic turned author. In this episode, we delve into the story behind the story of "Small Town Sins," which Publisher's Weekly hails as a "satisfying thriller with finely drawn, highly sympathetic characters." Join us on an exploration of Locksburg, Pe…

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TCR Episode #140 | Taylor Moore -RICOCHET 55:16

9M ago55:16

55:16

In this exciting episode of The Crew Review Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome back Taylor Moore for the third time! Join us as we dive into the electrifying world of his latest release, "RICOCHET," the third installment in the heart-pounding Garrett Kohl thriller series. 📚 Book Synopsis: DEA Special Agent Garrett Kohl is back and facing his most i…

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TCR Episode #139 | Steve Berry & Grant Blackwood - THE 9TH MAN 48:11

9M ago48:11

48:11

Get ready for an edge-of-your-seat episode as the Crew sits down with bestselling authors Steve Berry and Grant Blackwood to unravel the secrets behind their latest heart-stopping thriller, "The 9th Man." Join us as we dive into the high-octane world of Magellan Billet operative Luke Daniels, who finds himself entangled in a deadly plot involving A…

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S4-05: Nick Noyes, Chasing the Joy 1:13:15

10M ago1:13:15

1:13:15

Jeweler, entrepreneur and influencer Nick Noyes creates one-of-a-kind heirloom jewelry designs, favoring high-karat gold, a stunning spectrum of custom-cut colored gemstones and intricate hand engraving. After years of creating handcrafted wire-wrapped jewelry to sell on the music-festival circuit, Nick attended the New Approach School for Jewelers…

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ERIC BAINES- The Humanness Of It All (Chicago, Dwight Yoakam, Keiko Matsui) 1:22:28

11M ago1:22:28

1:22:28

Guest host Gary Grantham, interviews host, Eric Baines. Eric talks about what it’s like to play with the legendary band, Chicago. He discusses his first time playing on stage with them and how it has progressed after a year. He reveals the challenges of the launch of this podcast during the pandemic and where he hopes the show will go in the future…

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TCR Episode #138 | Don Bentley - FLASH POINT 57:45

12M ago57:45

57:45

The entire crew assembled to welcome Don Bentley back to The Crew Reviews. Join us as we dive into the heart-pounding world of Tom Clancy's "Flash Point" and discover the high-stakes challenges that await Jack Ryan, Jr. "Bentley proves himself a worthy successor to Tom Clancy" - Publishers Weekly In this electrifying installment of the #1 New York …

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TCR Episode #137 | Bill Schweigart - THE GUILTY ONE 53:36

1y ago53:36

53:36

The Crew interrogates Bill Schweigart about his fantastic new novel THE GUILTY ONE. Not allowed to take the fifth, Schweigart implicates himself as a damn fine author and a very funny man. “A raw, visceral, hard-charging police procedural and a relentless thriller packed into one explosive novel. You’ll finish this book breathless.” —Lee Goldberg, …

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S4-04: Monica Stephenson, Dedicated to Responsible, Ethical and Fair Practices 57:09

1y ago57:09

57:09

In Swahili, moyo means heart. Monica Stephenson, founder of ANZA Gems, founding collaborator of two NGOs—PACT and the Tanzania Women’s Miners Association (TAWOMA) of Moyo Gems—and President of the Board of Ethical Metalsmiths has devoted her career to responsible and fair-mined jewelry practices. A documentary film project in East Africa led her to…

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LILLIANA DE LOS REYES- That’s My Ticket (George Benson, Brian Auger) 1:13:39

1y ago1:13:39

1:13:39

Vocalist/percussionist, Lilliana De Los Reyes, recalls getting her first touring gig with the legendary, George Benson, when she was still in college and how she learned to play percussion in 3 weeks to do the audition. She talks about growing up with two parents in the music industry and how that’s helped guide her career. She discusses what it’s …

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KEIKO MATSUI- Capturing Sparkle 56:00

1y ago56:00

56:00

Contemporary jazz pianist, Keiko Matsui, introduces her brand new recording entitled, “Euphoria”. She talks about her extremely unique writing process and her approach to recording her songs. She recalls working with the great, Lalah Hathaway, on a vocal song for the album, something Keiko hasn’t done in years. She remembers some crazy years tourin…

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S4-03: Sarah Sides, Permanent Entrepreneur 1:09:03

1y ago1:09:03

1:09:03

Sarah Sides, CEO and owner of Love Weld and Permanent Jewelry Solutions (PJS) has experienced exponential growth since 2020. Her national Love Weld brand, currently in eight different locations across the United States, anticipates nearly doubling its storefronts by the end of 2023. Its sister-company PJS teaches welding safety and permanent jewelr…

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S4-02: Vikki Tobak, Hip-Hop Historian 53:07

1y ago53:07

53:07

Writer, journalist and curator Vikki Tobak is the author of Contact High and Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History. In collaboration with pioneering jewelers, rappers and other industry artists, her work—of provocative essays and poignant photography—documents the creative subculture within hip-hop. “Early jewelers had to understand something about h…

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JAMISON HOLLISTER- Clawing to Compose (Dwight Yoakam, Lisa Marie Presley, American Idol) 1:18:06

1+ y ago1:18:06

1:18:06

Multi-instrumentalist, Jamison Hollister, talks about his time spent playing with Lisa Marie Presley, her incredible wedding gift to him and his wife, and what it was like to make music with rock royalty. He tells us the secret to learning so many instruments and how he got the gig on the original run of American Idol after just moving to Los Angel…

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TCR Episode #136 | Gregg Hurwitz - THE LAST ORPHAN 59:58

1+ y ago59:58

59:58

The Crew is back... and so is Evan Smoak! In this episode, the guys are joined by New York Times bestselling author Gregg Hurwitz to discuss his latest Orphan X thriller, THE LAST ORPHAN. As a child, Evan Smoak was plucked out of a group home, raised and trained as an off-the-books assassin for the government as part of the Orphan Program. When he …

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S4-01: John W. Ford Sr., Running the Show 41:07

1+ y ago41:07

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CEO of the American Gem Trade Association (AGTA), John W. Ford, Sr. states, “that if you’re in the sale of colored gems, you need to be associated with ethically-sourced gems.” At the helm of an organization whose members share this mine-to-market mentality, John confidently knows that every AGTA gemstone, “comes with ethics. It comes with disclosu…

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JAMIE HOVORKA- 95% Boredom and 5% Terror (Eagles, Paul McCartney, Maynard Ferguson) 1:33:03

1+ y ago1:33:03

1:33:03

Trumpet player, Jamie Hovorka, talks about taking on the pressure of lead chair in the University of North Texas 1 O’clock Lab Band and how that compares to the Los Angeles music scene. He tells the story of working on horn parts with Paul McCartney and the first time he played with the iconic band, Eagles. He talks about working with Danny Seraphi…

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S3-12: Patricia Carruth, Third-Generation Jeweler, Commitment Designer and Storyteller 52:34

1+ y ago52:34

52:34

Patricia “Trish” Carruth is a third-generation jeweler, custom engagement ring specialist and owner of Your Personal Jeweler in Royal Oak, MI. Her exposure to the industry began as a young child in her grandfather’s jewelry pawn shop. There, Trish developed a fascination with engagement and wedding jewelry, and the stories that brought these pieces…

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S3-11: Nellie Barnett, Bridging Connections 54:27

1+ y ago54:27

54:27

Nellie Barnett, corporate communications manager for the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), co-founder and communications chair for the Black in Jewelry Coalition (BIJC) and founder of NellBells Fitness discusses equity in the jewelry industry. In this episode, Nellie sits down with host Courtney Gray to discuss the history of BIJC and its Tog…

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TODD MCCOOL- Better Yeses (Mad T Party, Members Only Yacht Club, Faultlines) 1:27:41

1+ y ago1:27:41

1:27:41

Guitarist/vocalist, Todd McCool, explains his journey from Indiana to Los Angeles and how he pieced together his chops on guitar. He reflects on his time working at Disney’s California Adventure in the Mad T Party show and how that lead to many other gigs. He talks about overcoming shyness and meeting his heroes. www.toddmccool.com https://open.spo…

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TCR Episode #135 | Nelson Demille - THE MAZE 1:06:56

1+ y ago1:06:56

1:06:56

On this episode, the Crew is joined by #1 New York Times bestselling author Nelson DeMille to discuss The Maze, a blistering thriller featuring his most popular series character, former NYPD homicide detective John Corey. Inspired by and based on the actual and still unsolved Gilgo Beach murders, The Maze takes the reader on a dangerous hunt for an…

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S3-10: Jeanette Caines, The Deep Bench of a Master Goldsmith 1:11:52

1+ y ago1:11:52

1:11:52

Jeanette Caines, director of Jewelry Arts, Inc. in New York City shares her secret to becoming a renowned master goldsmith. “Once you learn to control the flame (…), that's your universe. You can control anything,” she says. Her bench of knowledge is deep—beyond her well-documented expertise in ancient jewelry-making techniques. Jeanette authored #…

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