Best Raven Black Live Podcasts (2024)

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Episode #207 - The God Machine Tour 2024: Guardians Meet Demons 49:39

9h ago49:39

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In spring 2024, Night Demon embarked on a full U.S. tour with German power metal heroes Blind Guardian. In this episode, we explore the whys and wherefores for the tour. How the tour came about. The offer. The band's reflections and response. And the sheer logistical nightmares of getting Night Demon band and crew onto the Eastern Seaboard of the U…

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Vivian Rosenthal on Frequency Breathwork (with full Breathwork Session!) 1:25:20

2d ago1:25:20

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Vivian Rosenthal is co-founder of Frequency Breathwork and Diamond Rose Sanctuary, where she combines Kundalini, breathwork, and energy medicine to create profound shifts in consciousness.Vivian has guided over 10,000 people through therapeutic breath work sessions. In this episode, we’ll split our time between Vivian speaking about how breath work…

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Ray Emmanuel 1:04:43

4d ago1:04:43

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One of the coldest lyricist to ever come out of NC, Ray Emmanuel sits down to talk about his rap journey. From going viral at the age of 14 to now becoming a successful independent artist, he shares his learned lessons and what he aspires to become in the years to come! Tap In! You don't want to miss this one folks!…

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Episode #206 - Scream For Me Santa Ana! The Demon supports Bruce Dickinson 1:24:42

7d ago1:24:42

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On April 15, 2024, Night Demon had the privilege of opening for the one and only Bruce Dickinson at The Observatory in Santa Ana, California. In this episode, you will hear of the massive influence that Bruce and Iron Maiden had on Jarvis, Armand, and Brian, individually and collectively. They explain how this show came to be, how the logistics wer…

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Special 4.01: Season 2 SPOILERS! With the Hageman Bros. 40:35

7d ago40:35

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Pre-requisite Temporal Mechanics 101 SPOILERS! Star Trek is back on Netflix! The Hageman Brothers are back on the Podcast with a review of Season 2 (we do not spoil the ending). Watch Star Trek Prodigy on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/ Find out more about Dan Hageman: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1087952/ Twitter: @brothershageman Find out …

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Episode #205 - Hell's Heroes VI - Part 2 1:03:24

14d ago1:03:24

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This week we conclude our two-part recap of Night Demon's historic performance at the Hell's Heroes Festival in Houston, Texas, in March 2024. That night the band performed a special surprise covers set, including one song they had never performed live before and several others that are aired only rarely. This episode features complete audio of the…

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That Live Action Animation Panel 1:02:15

14d ago1:02:15

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Interview with Bonnie Gordon and Gabrielle Ruiz While at Trek Long Island, Sista Tamia moderated the Drawn Together: Lower Decks and Prodigy Spotlight panel. Star Trek Prodigy’s Bonnie Gordon (voice of the USS Protostar) and Star Trek Lower Decks’ Gabrielle Ruiz (voice of LTJG T’Lyn) joined her for a crowd pleasing good time. Watch Star Trek Lower …

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Snow Raven, Live at Esalen - Shamanistic Spirit, Arctic Beatbox 47:44

15d ago47:44

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Snow Raven, also known as Suor, a performer from the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) in Arctic Siberia, now residing in the United States, performed live at Esalen Institute this winter, during our Go Within Series. Snow Raven is renowned for her unique blend of traditional shamanic practices and modern electronic music, which she uses to connect with …

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Episode #204 - Hell's Heroes VI - Part 1 55:55

21d ago55:55

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This week's episode is devoted to Night Demon's appearance in March 2024 at the stellar Hell's Heroes Festival in Houston, Texas. The guys describe the history and significance of the festival, their relationship with the promoter, and the reasons why it was important for them to play there again this year. You will hear their impressions of other …

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Maddy Dychtwald on Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan 58:40

24d ago58:40

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Maddy Dychtwald is the author of the new bestselling book “Ageless Aging: A Woman’s Guide to Increasing Healthspan, Brainspan, and Lifespan.” Maddy has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the top fifty female futurists globally. With her husband Ken Dychtwald, she is the co-founder of Age Wave, a world leader in understanding and addressin…

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Interviews with Michelle Paradise and Doug Jones 28:43

28d ago28:43

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It’s been a Hellva Ride This week the Sistas sit down with the Executive Producer Michelle Paradise and Actor Doug Jones for one last set of official Star Trek Discovery interviews. Watch Star Trek Discovery on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/ Find out more about Michelle Paradise: IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1114909/ Instagram: @mi…

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Episode #203 - Save Me Now - Part 2 56:32

28d ago56:32

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This week's episode marks the second half of our deep dive into the overlooked, underrated Curse of the Damned cut, "Save Me Now." You will hear all about how the song was originally recorded as part of the ill-fated Run for Your Life sessions in Armand's Satellite Studios, how the organ intro came to be, and why it was retained in the final album …

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Raven Sekou! 59:44

1M ago59:44

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He's made appearances in STARZ shows like Raising Kanan, BMF and NBC's Law & Order. Actor, Singer, Rapper, Spoken Word artist & Aspiring Clothing designer, Raven Sekou sits down with the crew to discuss his journey as an artist. Tap In! You can follow him @Raven_Sekou on all socials!

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Episode #202 - Save Me Now - Part 1 45:21

1M ago45:21

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This week we return to our popular feature of spotlighting certain tracks from Night Demon's history and taking deep dives into their origins. This time we tackle "Save Me Now," a deep cut and an outlier from the early Night Demon discography as it closes out the Curse of the Damned album. You'll hear about how and by whom the song was written, why…

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Sravana Borkataky-Varma on Tantra, Subtle Bodies, Ritual, Prana, and Esalen 41:28

1M ago41:28

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Sravana Borkataky-Varma is a historian, educator, and social entrepreneur. As a historian, she studies Indian religions focusing on esoteric rituals and gender, particularly in Hindu traditions (Goddess Tantra). As an educator, she is the Instructional Assistant Professor at the University of Houston. At present, she is a Center for the Study of Wo…

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Dawnn: A New Day Foundation 1:08:01

1M ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Our Fully Pipped Captain The Sistas welcome TV icon, Dawnn Lewis to the show. We geek out about “A Different World” and “Star Trek Lower Decks”. But what we are really excited about is, is Dawnn’s A New Day Foundation and the upcoming Focused N F.I.T. For A Different World Conference, Saturday June 15, 2024. The A New Day Foundation is a non-profit…

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Episode #201 - 2 Minutes to Tulsa 1:14:07

1M ago1:14:07

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In spring 2024, Night Demon was set to headline the first night of the 2 Minutes to Tulsa festival in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Things went dreadfully awry. In this episode, we tell the entire story of the grandiose plans, of everything that went wrong, and of how the band went above and beyond to set things right that night and the following night. Step be…

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Joyful Justice, Fierce Compassion: Dr. Kamilah Majied on Black Wisdom Traditions & Buddhist Thought 55:28

2M ago55:28

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Dr. Kamilah Majied is a contemplative inclusivity and equity consultant, mental health therapist, clinical educator, researcher, and internationally engaged consultant on building inclusivity and equity using meditative practices. After 15 years of teaching at Howard University, Dr. Majied joined the faculty at California State University, Monterey…

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Episode #200 - Two Hundred Episodes in Review 1:11:04

2M ago1:11:04

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Join Night Demon this week as we celebrate our 200th consecutive weekly podcast episode. For this special retrospective episode, host Nesbit looks back on the history of the podcast, from its humble beginnings as an unnamed 14-minute proof of concept all the way through today. Along the way, we highlight defining features of the podcast, including …

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Episode #199 - Live from the Archives - Dublin 2023 1:13:16

2M ago1:13:16

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This week we bring you a very special episode consisting of the complete unedited audio of Night Demon's incendiary headlining performance in Dublin, Ireland in May 2023. The set includes a fistful of Night Demon classics, as well as a few well-chosen deeper cuts like "Save Me Now" and "Are You Out There?" The recordings prove that Night Demon were…

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Our Geek Origin Stories 1:11:39

2M ago1:11:39

1:11:39

Support Your Local Library The Sistas reminiscence on how it all started. Fran, Subrina, Tamia and Yvette share the intimate details of their Geek journey. “A Wrinkle in Time”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33574273-a-wrinkle-in-time“The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe”: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/100915.The_Lion_the_Witch_and_the_W…

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Grounded in Movement: Andrea Juhan on Encounter, Open Floor, and the Healing Power of Esalen 51:10

2M ago51:10

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Dr. Andrea Juhan is a revered figure in the realms of somatic psychotherapy, dance, and yoga. With over forty years dedicated to exploring embodiment through diverse avenues—be it bodywork, somatic psychotherapy, or dance—Dr. Juhan has profoundly impacted the fields of mindful movement and therapeutic practices.Andrea is not only a licensed Marriag…

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Episode #198 - Raven 2014 Tour Wrap Up 51:15

2M ago51:15

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This week we conclude our in-depth exploration into the 9-week tour pairing Night Demon with NWOBHM heavyweights Raven throughout North America back in 2014. You will hear all about the last handful of shows on this run, including gigs in Detroit, Syracuse, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond and Raleigh, plus Night Demon headliners in Atla…

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A Joyous Conversation with Eve Harlow & Elias Toufexis 24:20

2M ago24:20

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Star Trek Discovery’s Villain Couple The Sistas were granted a short but sweet interview with Star Trek Discovery’s newest villians Eve Harlow (Moll) and Elias Toufexis (L’Ak). Sistas Tamia and Yvette had a ball geeking out with these two. Find out more about Eve Harlow: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2602672/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1 IG: @eveharlow Find out m…

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Episode #197 - Raven Tour 2014 - Back to the Front 47:30

2M ago47:30

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This week we bring you the 2nd to last installment of episodes covering the final shows of Night Demon's 2014 North American tour opening for the mighty Raven. You will hear about gigs in Ohio, Chicago, Ft. Wayne, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Richmond, Raleigh and Atlanta. As always, we give you anecdotes from the road, stories about the gigs, and audi…

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Episode #196 - Raven Tour 2014 - Rock Until You Drop in the Midwest 46:57

3M ago46:57

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This week we resume our retrospective of Night Demon's historic 2014 tour of North America opening for the mighty Raven. We take you through all the highs and lows of touring life as the band wound their way through Boise, ID; Salt Lake City, UT; St. Louis, MO; Columbus, OH; Kansas City; MO; Indianapolis, IN; Akron, OH; Toronto, Canada; and Chicago…

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Episode #195 - Raven Tour 2014 - Fight Demon, Border Crossings and the Pacific Northwest 55:19

3M ago55:19

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This week we continue the narrative of Night Demon's epic 2014 North American tour opening for Raven. We resume the tale after a successful run of shows in California, as the tour rolls onward through Sparks, Nevada; Ashland, Oregon; Portland, Oregon; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Seattle, Washington. Highlights include the infamous "Fight Demon…

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Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut - Our Pilot of the Enterprise 54:28

3M ago54:28

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startreklegacy The Sistas welcome actor and writer Ashlei Sharpe Chestnut to the podcast and this episode is basically a love fest. The Sistas geek out and Ashlei indulges us. Thank you Phumz Sitole for texting Ashlei and thank you Ashlei for saying yes. Find out more about Ashlei: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6569232/?ref_=nmawd_ovIG & Threads: @as…

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Episode #194 - Raven Tour 2014 - California Dreamin' 58:58

3M ago58:58

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This week, we resume our narrative of Night Demon's groundbreaking, transformative 2014 tour with NWOBHM legends Raven. We take you through the California shows on this tour, including gigs in San Bernardino, Orange County, Ventura, Los Osos, Sacramento and San Francisco. For each performance, you will hear remembrances from the band, live audio, a…

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African American History of the California Bay Area with Jan Batiste Adkins 40:32

3M ago40:32

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In recent times, an essential piece of our nation’s history is facing challenges and censorship across the country, making it all the more crucial we reaffirm our commitment to honoring and understanding our shared narrative. Our discussion today is not just a journey through the past; it's a conversation about the importance of preserving these na…

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Episode #193 - Deluxe Album Reissues Special 46:07

3M ago46:07

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This week we bring you breaking news from the Night Demon camp. Deluxe reissues of the band's back catalog (much of which had been out of print for some time) are available now, freshly remastered and with special bonus tracks, unique packaging and color variants. All three of Night Demon's first three seminal releases - the self-titled EP, Curse o…

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Phumzile Sitole: Another Theater Kid on Star Trek 1:09:19

4M ago1:09:19

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This week all of the SyFy Sistas are on the show. And Phumzile Sitole, Star Trek Discovery's General Diatta Ndoye joins us. We fell in love with Phumz’s big heart and her smile that brightens up the entire room. And...we may have convinced her that Star Trek DS9 is worth a watch. Watch Star Trek Discovery on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.co…

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Episode #192 - Raven Tour 2014 - Live at the Whisky a Go Go 1:01:09

4M ago1:01:09

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This week we continue recounting the history of Night Demon's North American Tour in 2014 opening for the mighty Raven. This week's episode focuses on the historic Whisky A Go Go show in Hollywood, California, with Jarvis and Dusty both stressing how it was the first time they had ever performed at this landmark venue. We bring you extensive audio …

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Bayo Akomolafe on Tricksterism, Post Activism, and Artificial Intelligence 42:24

4M ago42:24

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Bayo Akomolafe is an author, teacher, and modern philosopher whose work challenges the boundaries of conventional thought. Bayo was born in 1983 into a Christian home to Yoruban parents in western Nigeria. Soon after he was born, his family moved to Bonn, Germany, to accommodate his diplomat father. While in Zaire, Bayo’s father passed away suddenl…

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What happened to Sunday Dinner? 55:26

4M ago55:26

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Why was Sunday Dinner so important to past Generations and how can we take the baton and create our own version?

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Episode #191 - Raven Tour 2014 - Willie's Wing Shack, Garage Days and Vegas 56:58

4M ago56:58

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This week we continue our chronicle of Night Demon's historic 2014 North American run with the mighty Raven. We pick up the story 10 shows deep, as the tour rolls into California. You will hear about the humbling challenges and karmic rewards the touring bands faced in playing modest venues in San Marcos and Isla Vista. We unearth raw, powerful aud…

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Stephen Dubner: Freakonomics, Feynman, AI, and the Future of Work 39:52

4M ago39:52

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Stephen Dubner is the New York Times best-selling author and host of the podcast Freakonomics. I met Stephen when he and his Freakonomics crew came to Esalen for an on-site interview that centered around deceased Nobel Prize winner and occasional Esalen lecturer Richard Feynman. Feynman assisted in the development of the atomic bomb during World Wa…

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Raven Dauda: Our Beloved Spiritual Alien 1:02:48

4M ago1:02:48

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The Doctor is In. When the Sistas met Raven Dauda, Star Trek Discovery's Dr. Tracy Pollard, at a random breakfast it was love at first sight. This week sit back and listen as they geek out together over the meaning of... Watch Star Trek Discovery on Paramount+: https://www.paramountplus.com/ Find out more about Raven: https://www.ravendauda.com/ Su…

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Episode #190 - Raven Tour 2014 - Heading West with Snot Rags and Bong Man 55:07

4M ago55:07

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This week, we continue our retrospective of Night Demon's 2014 US tour opening for Raven. We pick up the narrative with tour dates in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. Along the way, the guys experience myriad forms of adversity in the form of overnights in Denny's parking lots, long drives, border crossings, and beer-laden interviews. You will hear …

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Episode #189 - Raven Tour 2014 - Late Nights, Inspiration, and Thinking Big 45:56

4M ago45:56

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This week we continue our rewind to Night Demon's experiences opening for Raven on the 2014 ExtermiNation tour of North America. This week's episode carries us through tour stops in New Orleans, Dallas, Houston, and Little Rock. You will hear about dive bars, inspirational encounters, long drives, crappy attendance, underground vibes, free pizza, a…

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So... We're staring a new podcast... 47:28

4M ago47:28

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Don't Trip.... The Gentleman's Guide will stay the Gentleman's Guide as you know it. We just need to make sure our content is aligning with our overall purpose. And if our conversations say otherwise, it's time to add to our lineup. With that said, The Feed Podcast will be a series of different conversations spearheaded from our social feeds. More …

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A Conversation with David Ajala 54:33

4M ago54:33

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Part 1 The Sistas embark on Season 4 with Shakespearean actor, dancer, drummer and beautifully Black David Ajala. We also learn some important tid-bits about season 5 of Star Trek: Discovery. Find out more about David Ajala: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2916966/ Twitter: @iamdavidajala IG: @davidajala Watch Star Trek: Discovery on Paramount+: https:…

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Episode #188 - Raven Tour 2014 - Kickoff Shows 47:10

4M ago47:10

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This week we bring you the fourth installment of our retrospective of Night Demon's first major North American tour, playing with the mighty Raven in 2014. This episode finds the boys grappling with finalizing their contractual commitments for licensing and distribution of their first album, Curse of the Damned, Simultaneously, they were preparing …

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Episode #187 - Raven Tour 2014 - Coast to Coast 47:47

5M ago47:47

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This week, we continue our narrative of Night Demon's 2014 North American tour with the mighty Raven. In this week's episode, we hear about the triumphs and hardships encountered by the band as they drove from Ventura, CA to Atlanta, GA to pick up the tour. You will hear about the pivotal importance of Andrew Bansal's tour blog, of aborted tourist …

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Episode #186 - Raven Tour 2014 - Leaving the Old World Behind 48:36

5M ago48:36

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This week's episode delves into the whys and wherefores of Night Demon's inaugural tour of the United States with Raven in 2014. You will hear about crushing financial pressures, myriad hardships leaving the band focused completely on survival, and the welcome addition of Andrew Bansal to the touring party. Despite the difficulties, the Night Demon…

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Episode #185 - Raven Tour 2014 - Setting the Stage 53:33

5M ago53:33

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In the fall of 2014, Night Demon launched their first full-scale US / Canadian tour opening for NWOBHM legends Raven for a grueling 45 shows in 53 days. In this week's episode, we explore the circumstances that coalesced to make this tour happen. You will hear about the band members' love of and respect for Raven, including the memorable tour stop …

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Our Ancient Kinship with the Wild: A Conversation with Noël Vietor & Fletcher Tucker of Wildtender 1:00:24

5M ago1:00:24

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In this particular moment, there is a call to reawaken our inherent belonging to the Earth and to cultivate a relationship with the land that is based on mutual respect, deep listening, and coexistence. Wildtender answers that call. Noël Vietor and Fletcher Tucker are co-founders of Wildtender. They offer immersive wilderness programs that cultivat…

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Episode #184 - Samhain 50:51

5M ago50:51

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In 2014, a young, hungry Night Demon had the privilege of opening for legendary horror-punk act Samhain at The Wiltern in Downtown Los Angeles. In this week's episode, you will hear about Jarvis's love of Samhain, how he first heard of the band, and his track-by-track impressions of their entire discography. You will also learn how Night Demon land…

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Episode #183 - Catalyzing the Demon pt. 2: The Diamond Head / Raven Shows in 2013 51:13

6M ago51:13

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In October 2013, Night Demon's career took a massive leap forward when they played a three-show regional run with two of their musical heroes, Diamond Head and Raven. Last week's episode explained how those shows came to be and how they helped catapult the band forward. This week we explore the three shows themselves: Orange County, Los Angeles and…

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Episode #182 - Catalyzing the Demon pt. 1: The Diamond Head / Raven Shows in 2013 56:41

6M ago56:41

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This week, we take you back down memory lane to the early days of Night Demon, as they bubbled up from the seedy underbelly of the Los Angeles heavy metal underground. You will hear the context of Night Demon's drummer vacancy being filled by Dusty Squires in a session capacity as the band began recording what became the Curse of the Damned album. …

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