Best Nick Olsen Podcasts (2024)

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Josh Staples (The Velvet Teen) 1:59:41

7M ago1:59:41

1:59:41

This week we are joined by Josh Staples a bassist/vocalist who plays in The Velvet Teen, The New Trust and sometimes Loma Prieta. In addition to being an all around lovely human, one of Josh's powers is having a conductivity of creative energy through his sense of humor, knowledge and humility. He makes everyone around him better at what they do. J…

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Summer Swee-Singh 1:21:38

7M ago1:21:38

1:21:38

We are honored to have Summer Swee-Singh with us for this episode. Summer is a highly skilled pianist and composer who has everything from a law degree to playing on stage with one of your favorite indie bands on her resumé. Summer is very humble and kind beyond what one could expect of someone with her level of skill and training, but it's not all…

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Nick Reinhart 1:46:16

8M ago1:46:16

1:46:16

So nice to be back with all of you. This week we catch up with Nick Reinhart as he returns to chat with us not long after his return from being on tour with DeathGrips for a couple months. He catches us up on how he's been decompressing and getting back into home mode. In this episode we discuss his tour with DeathGrips, coyotes in his neighborhood…

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer) 1:39:45

9M ago1:39:45

1:39:45

This week we welcome Gunnar Olsen of Puscifer to The Musicians Guild. Gunnar is a drummer/musician that has recorded/toured with artists such as Bruce Springsteen, Big Data and many others. We've known each other for over 20 years since our bands met at a random show in Poughkeepsie, NY. Following that meeting RX and his band at the time,The Exit, …

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Tim and Brittany (Catbite) 1:39:12

10M ago1:39:12

1:39:12

This week we caught up with Tim and Brittany of the Philadelphia based band Catbite. We chatted on a relaxed Sunday evening and had a lovely time. Catbite does a really legit modern take on two-tone ska that also conjures punk, soul & new-wave with top-notch musicianship. Whether it's your thing or not, you can't really deny the vitality in their m…

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Jeff Schroeder (The Smashing Pumpkins) 1:41:42

10M ago1:41:42

1:41:42

This week we have Jeff Schroeder of The Smashing Pumpkins joining us in the hall of discussion. We caught up with Jeff on a day off while in New Mexico on a headlining tour. It was great getting to have such a down to earth chat with someone playing in one of the biggest rock bands of not only our generation, but arguably in the history of modern r…

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Jacinta Price: The Voice and Victimhood 48:10

10M ago48:10

48:10

In this special edition of the Menzies Research Centre Watercooler podcast, Senator Jacinta Price joins Freya Leach to address the concerns of young Australians about enshrining an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Constitution. Senator Price, known for her work on Indigenous issues, provides her insights as a Shadow Minister for I…

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True Believers: Nick Greiner 54:12

12M ago54:12

54:12

In this series of Watercooler podcasts, we’re attempting something big: to define the virtues that unite Australian Liberals in the 21st century. Our starting point is the We Believe statement issued to mark the 10th anniversary of the Liberal Party in 1954. Each episode examines one of the 17 We Believe statements to discover the abiding Liberal v…

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Casey Cavaliere (The Wonder Years) 1:53:18

12M ago1:53:18

1:53:18

This week we are blessed to have Casey Cavaliere of The Wonder Years join us at The Musicians Guild. Casey plays guitar in the band and also has his own pod called The Record Process. In addition to being a musician Casey is also an engineer/producer and also is involved with managing artists through the Lesser Matters entity. Casey is a humble and…

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True Believers with Tony Abbott: The Character Test 46:41

12M ago46:41

46:41

In the True Believers podcast series, Nick Cater revisits the 1954 We Believe statement which attempted to articulate the key Liberal Party virtues. In this episode, he is joined by Australia's 28th Prime Minister, The Hon Tony Abbott, AC, to discuss the influence of government policy on character, individual freedom and the confidence needed to re…

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Scott Yung: A passion for education 38:42

1y ago38:42

38:42

In this episode of the Watercooler podcast, David Hughes welcomes Scott Yung, an education entrepreneur and advocate for Robert Menzies' vision for Australia. Scott shares his inspiring story of starting from humble beginnings in Sydney's Waterloo, growing up in a Housing Commission, and attending a public selective school. He worked his way up the…

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Advance Australia Fair: Freya Leach, Nick Cater, Keith Wolahan 52:07

1y ago52:07

52:07

In the True Believers podcast series, Nick Cater and Freya Leach revisit the 1954 We Believe statement which attempted to articulate the key Liberal Party virtues. In this episode, they are joined by Keith Wolahan, MP, a former military veteran, the consider the importance of patriotism and a belief in the capability of Australia. Nick Cater is Sen…

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Alex Estrada 2:09:33

1y ago2:09:33

2:09:33

This week we are honored to have Alex Estrada who owns and operates Pale Moon Ranch studio with us at The Musicians Guild. Alex is an engineer, producer and musician. He has made recordings for bands such as Joyce Manor, Touché Amoré, NAILS, and Xibalba among many others. Alex is also a legit vegan cook and walks the talk as he is a strong referenc…

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True Believers: King and Country with Nick Cater, Freya Leach and Louise Clegg 49:21

1y ago49:21

49:21

In this special series of Watercooler podcasts, we’re attempting something big: to define the virtues that unite Australian Liberals in the 21st century. The True Believers podcasts are the start of what we hope will become a wider conversation about the ideas that bind members of the Liberal Party as it approaches its 80th birthday. Our starting p…

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Rich Balling (The Sound Of Animals Fighting) 1:46:27

1y ago1:46:27

1:46:27

This week we have with us a bandmate, collaborator and brother to me by the name of Rich Balling. Many of you will know Rich as leader of The Sound Of Animals Fighting but he has also has created projects such as Pyramids and Hospital Gown. In addition to being a musician/producer Rich is also an educator by trade, devoted family man, and high leve…

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True Believers: Nick Cater, Freya Leach, Georgina Downer 53:04

1y ago53:04

53:04

With Nick Cater, Freya Leach and Georgina Downer. In this special series of Watercooler podcasts, we’re attempting something big: to define the values that unite Australian Liberals in the 21st century. The True Believers podcasts are a forum for free-ranging discussion that we hope will promote a wider conversation about the things we really belie…

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Lizzie Killian (Teens In Trouble) 1:45:10

1y ago1:45:10

1:45:10

Greetings to all of you esteemed members of The Guild. This week we are honored to have Lizzie Killian from Teens In Trouble with us. Teens In Trouble are signed to Asianman Records and they have been working hard af. We catch up with Lizzie right after she returned home from one tour while getting prepared to leave for another run of shows. In add…

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The Musicians Guild welcomes Isaac Bollivar 1:20:45

1y ago1:20:45

1:20:45

Good to be back. This week we have Issac Bolivar joining us in the study. Isaac is a guitarist/musical director from California who has played shows with a diverse list of artists including Seal, Taking Back Sunday and Harry Hudson among others. The two of us have known each other a long time, and even in collecting photos for this episode Isaac se…

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Forever Young: Reframing Liberalism in a new millennium 57:25

1y ago57:25

57:25

Liberalism does not have a use-by date. Its principles are tuned to the abiding human condition, rather than the particular circumstances of the day. But the telling of the Liberal story has to evolve to suit the language and temperament of the new millennium. The Liberal agenda must be constantly refreshed to address contemporary policy challenges…

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The Musicians Guild Field Reports: Brian Diaz (Guitar Tech Blink-182/Fall Out Boy) 35:31

1y ago35:31

35:31

A Field Report from friend of the pod Brian Diaz last summer while he was working with Bush, on tour with Alice In Chains. While he is in the middle of Arkansas he took the time for a chat and we thank him for his Field Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Steve Choi & Sound Talent Media

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Voice in the wilderness 37:38

1+ y ago37:38

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Australians face the prospect of a referendum here in Australia in as little as six months time where they’ll be asked to decide there should be a new institution to represent the views of Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander people in the corridors of power. It will be known as the Voice, its members will be unelected, and its existence will be…

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Scuttlebutt 85 Cole Olsen 1:10:00

1+ y ago1:10:00

1:10:00

Cole is a Minesota trapperBy Richard Mellon

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The Musicians Guild welcomes In The Defense Of Ska 2:36:07

1+ y ago2:36:07

2:36:07

This week we are featuring a nice long conversation with Aaron Carnes and Adam Davis from In The Defense Of Ska podcast. This is one of the longer conversations we've had inside The Guild so if you're on a long drive or have a full day of work this might be a good episode for that. Aaron is author of the book also titled In the Defense of Ska which…

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The Musicians Guild Field Reports: Dave Jun (Guitar tech - Miley Cyrus) 34:07

1+ y ago34:07

34:07

This week we have a Field Report from my fellow Korean-American brother Dave Jun soon after arriving home from a run in South America with Miley Cyrus. He fills us in on an emergency landing their jet had to make upon being struck by lighting in a bad storm, their festival run, zig-zagging across the continent and sketchy bad weather stages. Thank …

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The Musicians Guild Field Reports: The Sound Of Animals Fighting tour 2023 56:40

1+ y ago56:40

56:40

Greetings wonderful humans. In this episode I take you through vibes and sounds of this last T.S.O.A.F. tour we just finished a couple weeks ago. You'll get a peak inside my routines, habits, and preferences on tour in a style similar to an amusement ride, meaning you just sit back and take it all in at the pace already set. You'll also get to be a…

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Podcast 84 Greg Thompson Off grid Life 2:06:33

1+ y ago2:06:33

2:06:33

Rich talks with Greg in northern MN about their choice to move back to the rural life and the trapping motivation for it.By Richard Mellon

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The Musicians Guild Field Reports 18:32

1+ y ago18:32

18:32

...And 3 days before I leave for tour, we are back! Today's session includes introducing our new 'Field Reports' series and reintroducing myself to your time and attention which I always appreciate. Just in this episode you'll be with me In a dressing room, walking through a forest, and in a Van in NYC. More long from conversations and Musicians Di…

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Scuttlebutt #83 Our guests on the trapline. 36:48

1+ y ago36:48

36:48

Richa nd Sandi donated a trapline trip to th Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta chapter in March 2022. These are the fine folks who bought the trip!By Richard Mellon

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November 14 2022 Line Report 33:40

1+ y ago33:40

33:40

Rich and Sandi are out on the trapline for the second trip of setup for the fisher and marten season. Talk about the challenges and the answer questions on the bait they use and how Rich makes his lure. Join us for ALL 8 seasons of Trapping Inc at https://trappinginc.locals.com/By Richard Mellon

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Scuttlebutt #81 We're Back! 36:18

1+ y ago36:18

36:18

Rich and Sandi are out on the trapline for the first weekend of setup for the fisher and marten season. They spend a bit of time talking about where they have been and where they are going. Full video podcast is up on YouTube and trappinginc.locals.comBy Richard Mellon

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Henry Olsen: Crunch time on the right 40:03

1+ y ago40:03

40:03

For the Liberal Party of Australia, the loss of government in May after nine years was dispiriting, but hardly a novel experience. It was the nature of the loss that shocked - the loss of seats not just to their old rival, the Labor Party, but the loss of once-safe conservative seats in wealthy inner metropolitan districts to a new socially progres…

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Mark P Mills: The energy transition delusion 31:38

1+ y ago31:38

31:38

The modern world’s dependence on hydrocarbons won’t be ending any time soon, says Mark P. Mills. He says it is physically impossible to switch from coal, oil and gas to solar, wind and batteries in any meaningful time frame. “It is a dangerous delusion to base policies on the idea that such a transition is possible,” he says. “A different understan…

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Michael Shellenberger: A nuclear future 35:47

1+ y ago35:47

35:47

The election of a Labor government in Australia has dramatically raised the stakes in the energy debate. Labor’s 2030 target requires the closure of 60% of our coal generation capacity over the next eight years, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator. If we cannot replace this with reliable and affordable fuel sources, the consequences …

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Standing with Taiwan: Kevin Andrews 28:51

2y ago28:51

28:51

Fifty years ago in December, a Labor government led by Gough Whitlam signed an historic agreement with Communist China establishing diplomatic relations between Canberra and Beijing. The price China demanded was that Australia agreed to the One China policy, which demoted the independent nation of Taiwan to the status of a renegade Chinese province…

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Gimme Shelter: Emilie Dye 32:32

2y ago32:32

32:32

The intergenerational wealth gap, driven partly by rising property values, is changing expectations and limiting life-style choices for younger Australians. The security of home ownership is arriving later in life, if it is achieved at all. Family formation is delayed as the 2021 Census shows through a sharp rise in single people aged under 35s. Em…

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Alan Jones on Malcolm Fraser 58:28

2y ago58:28

58:28

Malcolm Fraser is Australia’s fourth-longest prime minister, taking office in controversial circumstances amid the turmoil of Gough Whitlam’s dismissal in 1975 and exiting seven and a half years later when Labor’s Bob Hawke thwarted his ambition to gain a mandate for a fourth term. Yet the manner in which he came go power, and the disputes with his…

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