Best Michael Vickers Podcasts (2024)

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Author, Professor, Advocate Joe Chianakas Has Some Singlets and Secrets to Share 52:29

5h ago52:29

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author, college professor, and LGBTQ advocate Joe Chianakas. After reaching bestselling status with the Rabbit in Red trilogy, Joe would go on to create a new LGBTQ-focused YA series starting with Singlets & Secrets, inspired by The Karate Kid and its sequel series Cobra …

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ZPP 87 - Mike Brandon of THE MYSTERY LIGHTS 59:51

1d ago59:51

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This week on the Zen Perry Project, we're ecstatic to welcome Mike Brandon, guitarist & vocalist of the Brooklyn-based psychedelic-60's-inspired garage rock band, the MYSTERY LIGHTS. In addition to divulging details on the band's recently announced upcoming third LP PURGATORY (to be released September 13th), Mike discusses everything from the effor…

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Jendia Gammon's Journey from Author to Publisher 40:24

7d ago40:24

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author / publisher Jendia Gammon. A Nebula Award finalist, Jendia has had a love and passion for writing since childhood, and that has led to various published works released through different presses around the country. And now, with the development of an anthology fille…

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ZPP 86 - High Priestess NIghtHawk of HEAVY TEMPLE 57:47

1d ago57:47

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This week on the Zen Perry Project we are joined by the High Priestess NightHawk, vocalist, bassist, and leader of the Philadelphia-based stoner metal trio HEAVY TEMPLE. In addition to reflecting on the processes of writing and recording their recently released second LP Garden of Heathens, she talks preparation for the band’s upcoming Nation of He…

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Rolling the Dice for the Season 9 Premiere with Game Designer Lucas Zellers 54:59

4d ago54:59

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It's the Season 9 Premiere of the Excelsior Journeys podcast, and host/producer George Sirois is starting this season with multi-game designer Lucas Zellers. In addition to sharing his journey into the world of games, Lucas goes into great detail about the development of his enormously successful crowdfunding campaign for his game "Book of Extincti…

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ZPP 85 - Vincent Blackshadow II 1:01:59

6d ago1:01:59

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This week on the Zen Perry Project we welcome back Brooklyn’s prime pioneer, VINCENT BLACKSHADOW. In addition to delving into his most recent release Mandatory Reporter (his second release of a planned trilogy along with 2023’s Burn Out Loud and an upcoming album Cafe Mirror), Vincent talks figuring out what art means to oneself after the fact, cel…

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Wrapping Up Season 8 with Powerhouse Strategist Ann Koppuzha (Part 2) 30:29

19d ago30:29

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We've reached the end of Season 8 of Excelsior Journeys, and so this conversation with digital strategist Ann Koppuzha is picking up where last week left off. Last week, we learned about how Ann has been working for years with podcasters, authors, and other content creators developing strategies for them to get their work in front of as many eyes a…

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Wrapping Up Season 8 with Powerhouse Strategist Ann Koppuzha (Part 1) 35:29

26d ago35:29

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We're reaching the end of Season 8 of Excelsior Journeys, and so this conversation with digital strategist Ann Koppuzha will be a two-parter. Ann has been working for years with podcasters, authors, and other content creators developing strategies for them to get their work in front of as many eyes as possible. For this episode, Ann & I go into her…

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Performer, Marketer, Publisher: Rebecca Vickers Brings Storytelling Wherever She Goes 53:51

1M ago53:51

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with FMO Media's VP of Operations, Rebecca Vickers. As a marketer, a performer, and now as the head of her own publishing company, Rebecca's primary thrust that she brings to all of her ventures is storytelling. And the lesson she learned during her journey is that fellow crea…

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NIRL 51 Louisa Sijabat - negotiating in restructures 26:19

1M ago26:19

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In this episode of Negotiation in Real Life, I speak with Louisa Sijabat. Louisa is a Registered Liquidatorand a Registered Trustee in Bankruptcy who has over 16 years of insolvency experience, over 5 years of commercial experience, and a further 4 years ofother professional services experience. Louisa has assisted hundreds of company directors and…

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Walking the Trail from Experience to Story with Author Mic Lowther 34:04

2M ago34:04

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Mic Lowther, who harnessed his decades-long dream of writing into seeking out experiences that can become the basis for later stories. The first major experience came in 1973 when he, his wife, and their 10-year-old child walked the Appalachian Trail, a 200+ day-lo…

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ZPP 84 - Michael Wilbur of MOON HOOCH & THUNDERSMACK 1:00:17

1M ago1:00:17

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This week on the Zen Perry Project we welcome Michael Wilbur, a prolific multi-instrumentalist best known for the supreme saxophone skills he showcases in his Brooklyn-based bands Moon Hooch & Thundersmack. With a career that's gone from busking New York City subway stations to performing as a solo artist on the Retail Therapy Tour with his friends…

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Searching for the Source of Creativity Itself with Artist and Author Michaell Magrutsche 52:23

2M ago52:23

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with multimedia artist & author Michaell Magrutsche. This became a truly fascinating conversation that focused on the one thing that all creatives take for granted: finding out where the ideas came from that sparked the artistic journey we're all on. Learn more about Michaell …

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The Incredible Journey of Ceramic Artist and Author Morgan McCarver 37:37

2M ago37:37

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with ceramic artist & author Morgan McCarver. From overcoming scoliosis spinal fusion surgery to working with all kinds of clay to start up her business that now resides in Asheville, NC, Morgan never lost sight of her faith, which guides her to the next milestones in her life…

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Author Laura E. Thompson is Ready to Take Her Writing Community on an Elven Quest 40:12

2M ago40:12

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Laura E. Thompson. She has written several YA & New Adult novels under the pen name Laura LaBarge, and has moved into sci-fi & fantasy with her Elven Quest series, her Witches of Tradbeldam series, and more! And she accomplished this with the help of the wri…

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NIRL 50 - Michael Tourkakes - negotiating commercial outcomes in disputes 33:54

2M ago33:54

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In this episode of Negotiation in Real Life, I speak with Michael Tourkakes. Michael is a legal professionalwith a passion for advocating for his clients' best interests. With a background in law and a keen interest in negotiation and conflict resolution, Michael brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has a strong trackrecord of successfull…

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Filmmaker and Performer Dan Watt Has a Message for Everybody: Dance! 37:06

3M ago37:06

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with filmmaker Dan Watt to discuss his latest project, the feature-length documentary "Everybody Dance," which can be found HERE. The two also talk about the various pivots he made in his career in entertainment, from dancing to stage managing to working with icons Carol Burne…

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ZPP. 83 - Zen & Michael talk Ticket Monopolies, Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross Score Zendaya, AI-Generated Art, & More 59:53

3M ago59:53

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This week on the Zen Perry Project, Zen & Michael have a conversation covering topical headlines from across the music industry. Will this format become a staple segment of a burgeoning exploration of the business - or will it land with the thud of a St. Anger tuned snare? This week's topics include: -250 artists back a congressional bill to elimin…

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Ending April with an AMA 17:07

3M ago17:07

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois goes solo by answering questions provided by different creatives on social media. He discusses his history with voice acting, what led him into audiobook narrating, the mysteries of time management, the future for the Once Upon a Podcast Network, and more! For those who would like to ge…

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Author CE Foltz Has Different Identities for Different Genres, and You Can Too! 49:54

3M ago49:54

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with the author now known as CE Foltz. After making herself known as an author in the YA/MG genres under the name Coral Elizabeth, she has taken the freedom afforded to the modern-day author and moved into adult science-fiction. Now with a new name and a fresh high-stakes st…

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Audiobook Narrator Victoria Connolly Wants You to Use Your Voice to Launch Your Opportunities 47:41

3M ago47:41

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow audiobook narrator Victoria Connolly. After working in retail for ten years, Victoria decided to stop putting her creative dreams on hold and leapt into the wonderful world of audiobook narrating. Through sheer talent and tenacity, she has built strong profession…

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Author Georgia LIninger and Salus Publishing are Introducing New Voices on Recycled Paper 46:20

3M ago46:20

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Georgia Lininger, who not only made her creative passion a reality by publishing her own works, but also set out to provide the same kind of opportunity to other authors through her own Salus Publishing. And what is truly amazing about Georgia's work - oth…

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Author and Researcher Dr Leanna Wolfe Proves There are Many Ways to Tell a Story 42:59

4M ago42:59

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** THE FOLLOWING EPISODE CONTAINS MATERIAL THAT MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR YOUNGER EARS. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. ** This week on Excelsior Journeys, host and producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Dr Leanna Wolfe. With the recent launch of her non-fiction book "177 Lovers and Counting: My Life as a Sex Researcher," Leanna has not …

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Author and Community Organizer Sara Burton Has Glitter Ready for Fellow Authors Everywhere 31:56

4M ago31:56

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Writing is, at its heart, a very solitary profession. No matter how the day unfolds, at some point the writer has to sit down by themselves and get the daily word count finished. Sometimes the words spill out onto the page very easily, most of the time it's agonizing just to put one sentence together. So it's very important for the writer to have a…

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The tyranny of 10 minutes - with Alice Harper, Carol Sinnott and Jess Watson 32:40

4M ago32:40

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The BMJ's long running "10 minute consultation" series is being questioned - can you do everything we suggest in 10 minutes? Can GPs really do any meaningful consultations in 10 minutes? That's the question that our three guests have been asking - and they join Tom Nolan, to discuss what they found. Our guests; Alice Harper is a GP trainee in Brist…

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NIRL 49 - Ken Fehily - talking negotiation with Mr GST 33:40

4M ago33:40

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In this episode of Negotiation in Real Life, I speak with Ken Fehily. Some of you might know 'Ken' as 'Mr. GST', a specialist accountant/economist who was one of the experts who assisted the treasurer and ATO write and implement the GST Law nearly a quarter century ago. He continues to specialize and advise the ATO, federal government, other profes…

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Performance Coach and Author Milena Dalinaros Will Help You Unleash the Charisma Within 49:44

4M ago49:44

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This week on Excelsior Journeys, host & producer George Sirois sits down with charisma expert Milena Dalinaros. With years in performance coaching and now with her first book in progress, Milena has made it her mission to help as many people as possible to unlock the charisma within themselves. By tapping into this energy that some don't even reali…

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Andy's Play: S7 E3 (Extended Cut) 1:12:30

4M ago1:12:30

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ZPP. 82 - Edward Barakauskas of TEEN MORTGAGE & TIRED ALL THE TIME 1:01:22

4M ago1:01:22

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This week on the Zen Perry Project we welcome Edward Barakauskas, drummer of the Washington D.C. based bands TEEN MORTGAGE & TIRED ALL THE TIME. Besides talking the Teen Mortgage tour kicking off with a sold-out show at Union Pool in Brooklyn this Friday, Ed talks everything from how they squeezed 17 tracks onto the recently released self-titled vi…

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ZPP. 81 - Mike Vickers of LEATHER LUNG 57:07

4M ago57:07

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This week on the Zen Perry Project we crack into a case of Modelo with Mike Vickers, vocalist of the fuzzed out Massachusetts metal heroes LEATHER LUNG. Their new album GRAVESIDE GRIN is dropping this Friday (March 15th) - singles including "Spit in the Casket" and "Empty Bottle Boogie" are already OUT - give them (and the fantastic music videos) a…

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Filmmaking Duo The Boylan Sisters Keep Proving Hollywood Can Be Anywhere 43:02

4M ago43:02

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This week, host & producer George Sirois sits down with the filmmaking duo The Boylan Sisters. Since starting their own production company, Alexandra Boylan and Andrea Polnaszek have written & produced various films all around the country, and everywhere they've gone, they've been met with nothing but support, enthusiasm, and a willingness to help.…

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