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Every week, we sit down with an acclaimed and venerable songwriter to intimately discuss what happens behind closed doors in the music industry. There are millions of singers, thousands of artists, and only 40 top songs per genre at a time... this podcast is about the people who make them. Produced by Joe London & Ross Golan in association with Big Deal Music & Mega House Music. And The Writer Is... ™ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to 'Nock, Nock...Who's There? The official voice of The Nock Academy. We help busy parents & professionals move more, eat well and feel great via our In Person and Virtual Yoga and Fitness studio and this podcast! Each week Nicky and Gareth host our Academy Members, sharing their journey of struggles and successes, alongside industry experts sharing tips and advice for busy parents and fitness fans alike! If you are a busy parent or just a busy human, this is the podcast that will he ...
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Today’s guest is a songwriting legend who has knocked out seven albums over two decades, sold over 20 million records worldwide, and garnered countless accolades. After serving in the British Army, this writer's career launched into the stratosphere with one of the most evergreen evergreens ever. Following the success of his debut album, our guest …
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Today’s guest is a spectacular vocalist, songwriter, and humanitarian. Hailing from Louisiana, this writer grew up immersed in the zydeco, blues, and Cajun music scene. Nicknamed “the music box,” by her mother, she became obsessed with making music when bedridden due to an illness at 15. Since then, she’s dedicated her life to music. This two-time …
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Today’s guest is a songwriting hall of fame who has been a fixture in the writing scene for decades. Defining and launching careers one lyric at a time, this writer has crafted anthems for Madonna, Cyndi Lauper, Whitney Houston, Heart, The Bangles, Pretenders, Linda Ronstadt, Jojo, Demi Lovato, and many more. As much as these songs launched these a…
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Today's guest is a multi-faceted songwriter who is as versatile as she is accomplished. Topping charts from multiple genres, this writer’s vocal chops are brilliantly unique. Her songwriting wisdom is unparalleled. She’s written with huge names from just about every genre — Drake, Miley Cyrus, Harry Styles, Kasey Musgraves, David Guetta, Nas, Panic…
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Today’s three-time Grammy Award-nominated, two-time BRIT Award recipient, claimed top honors at the Ivor Novellos not just because he is an authentic crooner but because he is a prolific song craftsman. His work is known globally but his story started at open mic nights. His raw talent was captured on camera by a fan and uploaded via YouTube, which…
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Today’s guest is one of the leading young voices in the pop world. With her breakout hit in 2019, this writer instantly connected with listeners, and through hard work and a steady stream of releases, she has built a fiercely loyal fanbase. Her debut album came out in early 2023 and received high praise for its poetic honesty and depiction of the t…
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Today’s guest journey to stardom began on the World Wide Web. At 17 years old, she was quickly noticed by fans and industry professionals alike. She has since accumulated over a billion streams, sold out her first headlining tour, spearheaded her beloved clothing line, and started her own podcast solidifying herself as a multi-hyphenate artist. Aft…
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Today’s guest is a small town boy turned songwriting superstar. Hailing from Strafford, Vermont, our guest spent his life surrounded by profoundly beautiful nature, and a quaint, tight-knit community. This environment served as a source of inspiration for his introspective lyrics and homey folk melodies. After years of honing his craft in this spac…
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Ep 112: Building Resilience with Kwesi Millington
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This week Gareth joined by Kwesi Millington, former RCMP officer turned international speaker! - Kwesi share a little of his story of adversity & resilience when his world was turned upside down! - Gareth & Kwesi also take a dive into resilience, the effect of body image on Men and being a role modal for our youth! - Connect with Kwesi Website - Th…
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Ep 111: The Show Must Go On with Nsuani Baffoe
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To kick off December, Gareth is joined by Nsuani Baffoe. Nsuani shares the journey that led him into the fitness industry where he has spent multiple years as a top level coach & leader! Adversity can often lead to new doors opening and us driving forward through that door! The pair also dive into family life, community, personal evolution & coachi…
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Ep 110: Fighting On All Fronts with Joe Hsiung
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This week Gareth is joined by Joe Hsiung for the final part of our Movember feature. - Joe shares his journey through a unique adversity and how it shaped his trajectory through life. The pair talk business, fitness & life throughout this impactful conversation! - Connect with Joe Instagram Facebook Website - Joe “Fight” Hsiung is the founder of Fi…
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Ep 109: Evolution Can Be Brutal with Carl Anthony
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This week, for part 3 of our Movember series Gareth is joined by Carl Anthony. Carl is long term friend of Gareth's and the catalyst of many of these, much needed conversations! The pair dive into why Men needed to talk more, how evolving as Man can be really hard & finding purpose and direction in life. - Support Gareth during Movember by clicking…
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Ep 108: Where Radiology Meets Mental Health with Dr Mitch Abrams
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This week for part 2 of our Movember feature, Gareth is joined by Dr Mitchell Abrams. - Gareth & Mitch are also joined by Sasha Q a Toronto based artist originally from Ukraine. Sasha is part of the RADD ART project and captured the entire conversation through art! - During this incredible conversation Gareth & Mitch discuss the intersection of Men…
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Ep 107: Prison, Suicide & Fixing The Washing Machine with Eddie Panting
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It's Movember and we are running a month long feature!! Get ready for some incredible conversation about Men, Mental Health & Masculinity! Support Gareth during Movember by clicking HERE - First up Gareth is joined by Eddie Panting. Men's suicide rates are on the rise! In this incredible conversation the pair discuss the differences in the way Men …
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Ep 106: 10 Scary Fitness & Nutrition Myths!
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On the eve of Halloween, Gareth debunks 10 of the top fitness and nutrition myths that just won't go away! From cutting out carbs to avoid weights, this episode has it all! - Find The Nock Academy Here: Website Register for your 7- Day Trial - The Nock Academy Social Media Instagram TikTok Facebook YouTube - Want to start a podcast? Check out Buzzs…
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Ep 105: Competitive Skater to Competitive Power Lifter with Becki Blair-Jones
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This week Nicky is joined by her childhood friend Becki. - Nicky and Becki as children shared common interests like dancing, performing, the boy band Bros and Madonna! Now they have reconnected over 20 years later to find they still have a lot in common. Becki's love for exercise and movement has evolved (much like Nicky's) in to fitness, but check…
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Ep 104: Powerhouses can be quiet too! with Julie Greenham
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This week Gareth is joined by Julie Greenham, a success coach and Nock Academy member! - Julie shares her experience as a Nock Academy member before the duo dive into understanding what 'success' means and how we move closer to it, the pursuit of our best versions and fixed mindset vs growth mindset! - Connect with Julie: Website Instagram LinkedIn…
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Ep 103: What is an ideal weekly exercise schedule?
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This week join Gareth as he breaks down some components of fitness. Strength, Cardio and Mobility & Flexibility training. - He offers some insight into why you may consider using them them and how they can fit into your weekly exercise schedule! - Find The Nock Academy Here: Website Register for your 7- Day Trial - The Nock Academy Social Media Ins…
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Ep. 102: Empowered... What does it even mean? with Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson
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This week Gareth is joined by Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson for an incredible conversation! Empowered is a real buzz word right now, but what does it really mean? - In this conversation the pair break down the details, build new definitions and dive into the world of change!..... Truly Empowering stuff! - Connect with Nkechi Empowered In My Skin Podcast W…
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Season 4 is here!! Thanks for joining us after a summer break, we are glad you are here! - Join Gareth as he shares a little update about all things 'NOCK' also during this episode Gareth all explains why starting is often the hardest part, and how to overcome this barrier this fall, and achieve all the goals you have set yourself! - - Find The Noc…
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Today’s versatile songwriting superstar earned her stripes touring with her family band. Originally from New York, this writer spend most of her childhood on the road, playing instruments, singing and writing songs. After the family band split up, she moved to Nashville where she dove into the songwriting scene. It took many years of grinding throu…
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Today’s guest is a songwriting legend who helped shape the sound of American pop music. Originally setting out to be a recording star, this guest became one of the most respected pop songwriters within the Brill Building complex of the ’60s. A struggling New Yorker, this writer’s fortunes changed considerably when he met his future wife and songwri…
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Where it all began & a whole lot more REDUX
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This week re revisit an episode from May 2022 Gareth is joined by Gill Cummins Bell. Gill is the longest standing fitness education provider in the UK and a very important and impactful part of why Gareth & Nicky 'The fitness professionals & business owners' exist! - We discuss how Gareth & Nicky's careers in the fitness industry started, & progres…
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Today’s guest is a multi-talented writer, producer, music publisher and executive! He grew up in an incredibly unique environment, being the son of the legendary founder of Casablanca Records, which brought the world Donna Summer, Village People, Parliament-Funkadelic and Kiss. This musical upbringing prompted him to work in virtually every sector …
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Today’s guest wrote her first song when she was nine years old and quickly began honing her songwriting skills. After teaching herself guitar, this writer took to open mic nights and busking around West-Sussex, using the money to launch a YouTube channel. Over time, she began cultivating what is now one of the most dedicated fanbases in modern pop.…
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