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A weekly discussion about guitar building and all things related between members of the Guitar Builders Collective, a group of likeminded people from around the world. The show is hosted by Daniel from Devil & Sons Guitars along with regular hosts Arran (Adair Guitars), Scott (Bonehead Guitars), Mark Gutierrez, and Dave (Footstep Guitars) and features new guests most weeks. There is also a second hosting team on the last broadcast of each month with the team from the southern hemisphere: Cor ...
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Stories and tales from a guitar-picking writer, theologian, speaker, blogger and entertainer. From small town quirks to the bizarre realities of family, whacky church life and slightly damaged kinfolk, insights from a reluctant son of the South takes you along. Never know where it’ll end up but it’s sure to be worth the trip.
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jon atack, family and friends

jon atack, family and friends

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jon-atack-family--friends/subscribe Become a Paid Subscriber: https://anchor.fm/jon-atack-family--friends/subscribe jon atack, along with his son sam, present a series of educational podcasts on how to spot, avoid, and overcome unethical manipulation of all kinds - from destructive cults and abusive relationships, to advertising, groupthink, bullying and more. join us in our hope to create a world where people are taught from ...
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Premier Guitar and guitarist extraordinaire Dweezil Zappa, son of the legendary composer/guitarist Frank Zappa, have joined efforts to celebrate the life of this generation’s most influential guitarist, Edward Van Halen. Already months in the making prior to Van Halen’s untimely October 6 passing, the joint endeavor is a new podcast partnership in which, each week, host Zappa will invite a different guitar luminary to open up about their encounters with Edward Van Halen and his music.
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This is a story about life. This is a story about light. This is a story of how some men are the product of their lives, and some are the prisoners of the choices they have made. This is a story about sin. Joseph Leighton is on the cusp of adulthood, his university days stretching before him with the luxury of rose-tinted foresight. David Leighton is Joseph's father, a grumpy, vicious sour man. Or is he a snake-hipped guitar god, with a shot at the big time? John Leighton is Joseph's grandfa ...
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The Island Lifer

The Island Lifer

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From the first plucks of his guitar strings host Stronzo brings listeners into the hammock & under the coconut trees 🌴 for interesting stories of island adventures, inspiring life lessons learned & intriguing interviews with colorful islander characters all living together on a tiny 11 square mile island in the Caribbean Sea. Listeners Comments: “A truly Gumpian odyssey” “Stronzo may be the last pirate 🏴‍☠️ in the Caribbean! “ “He’s more then just an islander, he’s a world traveler who just ...
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General discussion of current or past world events, as well may focus on a particular subject , keep up with current events or listen and learn from past events or from me listening and learning from you as per emails from you as well these emails and your name will be respected as in privacy as not disclosing your personal information, only revealing your thoughts.
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Andrey Psychè is an interdisciplinary artist that found solace in music. What once was background noise has become the centerpiece of his life. He spends most of his time translating his other disciplines into music. Paintings turn to poetry turn to lyrics turn to songs turn to album covers turn to clothe apparel and so on. Psychè recycles every bit of creativity he stumbles upon, squeezing out everything he can before moving on to whatever is next. ​ His music has been labeled as raw, hones ...
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'Enlightenment, understood in the widest sense as the advance of thought, has always aimed at liberating human beings from fear and installing them as masters. Yet the wholly enlightened earth is radiant with triumphant calamity.' —Dialectic of Enlightenment, Theodor Adorno and Max Horkheimer In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, one true God. Amen. The times are dark, and pestilence, famine, war, and death rule הַעוֹלָם הַזֶּ֗ה. To listen to the still, small voi ...
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Tune in every Monday to find out what happens when Rock n' Roll and life intersect. The Rocker Life has all of the killer guests and interviews that fans expect in a rock music podcast, and adds a lifestyle angle to conversations that will turn a rock fan's interest up to eleven! With guests like Michael Sweet (Stryper, Boston), Rudy Sarzo (Ozzy Osbourne, Dio, etc.), Bruce Kulick (KISS, Grand Funk Railroad), Todd Kerns (Slash ft. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators, Raiding the Rock Vault), Jar ...
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Spike joins Jon to discuss the books, movies, and documentaries that can help people wean themselves from Scientology's problematic beliefs. Please leave your own viewing/reading recommendations in the comments below!As always, please be kind and respectful of others' viewpoints.Links:Jon on Andrew GoldJon on LadBibleSecret Lives: L. Ron HubbardThe…
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What an inspirational chat. MenO tells us about how he ended up in a workshop with occasional power in the Ecuadorian rain forest, how to sell guitars, how to sell bespoke guitars, and how to maintain relationships with clients. Check out Meno: https://www.youtube.com/@meno3633 https://www.instagram.com/menomeninski/ https://www.cordovezguitars.com…
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in his "How to roll trolls and stump Trumpists", Jeremy has outlined his own approach to disappointing Trump's followers. Jeremy lays out his fascinating analysis of the 'herobot' the follower who avoids self-doubt by attaching to the 'dumbergogue' Trump. As usual, Jeremy is eloquent and spills over with ideas that will make you smart. Jon suggests…
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Christian is an expert on those groups most often called 'cults'. He explains his own less emotive description of such groups. As usual, Christian dispenses with psychobabble and offers a useable and useful model for the better understanding of the 'cult' experience.Spike's note: Zoom cut this discussion a bit short; we apologize for the abrupt end…
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Paul is a long awaited, much requested guest and it was joy to have him on. We discussed how the course at Crimson Guitars has inspired him to pursue a career in guitar making, the build of his very cool workshop, and how he is planning to use YouTube to share his work and develop an audience. Why are pickups cheap or expensive was also discussed, …
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Join me as I talk to a really great man whom just reached a lifelong milestone .As well we interact briefly with topics on THE BATTLE ahead in the USA in NOVEMBER. Ask yourself did they eat dogs and cats? We talk about the wild fire and firestorm in Jasper National Park as well as an update on the battle coming up in a heavy weight boxing match wit…
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Jarvis joins us to discuss teaching guitar, how covid changed his life, why people still learn the classics (and play the classics), the cost of boutique guitars, and some random other $h!^ Check out Jarvis: https://www.bobbyjarvisjr.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNVOBnEmlxHpGYeAVOygzGw https://www.instagram.com/bobbyjarvisjr/ You can sup…
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Belief doesn't simply evaporate when we leave a group. Hoyt and Jon talk about their own experiences on the road to claiming authority for their own beliefs. Jon suggests an easy way to kickstart the process. To the outside world, Hoyt seemed to exemplify success - a sports star, Princeton graduate who earned a fortune as the first man ever called …
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Eddie tells us about how hanging around with the roadies for Black Sabbath got him a gig making lighting rigs for AC/DC. How he moved into forestry, sources and stores local woods, and makes spectacular guitars. Check out Eddie: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpDR2PDvWgj13XI-80kROjw https://www.instagram.com/electricladyguitarsdevonuk/ You can su…
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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked 1990's SKS Muso magazine interview = I was 27yrs old way back then ( 30 years ago I'm Interviewed by Johnny Hero and 2 other Citybeat Belfast Radio Dj's a long time ago about the Belfast Music scene before the days of the internet. ( Note this is old and just for historic audio preservation purpo…
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Chris Kilham talks about a lifetime searching the world for health-giving plants. Not only has he travelled across continents and helped to establish local production, he has also been consulted by many pharmaceutical companies that are finally moving towards the use of tried and tested natural remedies. Chris talks about his own legal cannabis cro…
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Mark and Steve (Phteve?) join us to discuss who makes the best pickups and guitars - and why! Also we chat treble bleeds, Strandbergs, sailors, what it's like to be a guitarist who plays bass in a band. Check out Pherotone Studios: https://www.instagram.com/pherotonestudios/ https://www.youtube.com/c/PherotoneStudios Steve and Mark's band: https://…
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I spent Labor Day relaxing a bad board on my deck and I'm pulling nails. You know, nails go in easier than they come back out. Eventually, a board gets so bad you have to do something, and there you are, having to repair, pull ‘em out, and sometimes, when all else fails, just drive the dang thing down into the board, forever there to mock you. Supp…
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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Podcast interview with Michael Browne / 7th Son Iron Maiden Tribute / Maiden City / Steve Harris / Iron Maiden / West Ham Bass / Dublin gigs / and BirdsBy Stevie K's Podcast Show, Music + Memories
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Steve is a lifelong jazz fan. He even used to write a column under the name Dr Jazz. Jon and Steve both believe in the redeeming qualities of music. Steve expresses his enthusiasm at finding that a current presidential candidate shares his love of jazz. The usual wide-ranging conversation about jazz and music in general peppered with fascinating fa…
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Joe Halliday from Hello Sailor Effects joins the team to discuss how serial number 10 of a pedal is much better than a later one, as are vintage components in, and a unique paint job on any pedal. There's talk about how you market pedals, pickups, and plastic guitars, and everyone's favourite pedal types. Check out Joe and Hello sailor Effects: htt…
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Jeremy gifts us some of his new words that portmanteau concepts. Criticism of Malkin's model of narcissism ('feeling special') and Jeremy's embrace of the doctrine of foregone inconclusions. A delight for the eager mind.Jeremy's Book, Neither Ghost Nor Machine, can be bought here:https://www.amazon.com/Neither-Ghost-nor-Machine-Emergence/dp/0231173…
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Our chat with simon was great. We discussed making guitars for charity, reclaimed and free wood, complicated wiring, pickup and tone and volume combinations, treble bleeds, and how to sell (or not sell) guitars. Check out Simon's website: https://simoncustomguitars.co.uk/ Here's the video of the 12 hour guitar for Billy Bragg: https://youtu.be/T6SF…
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We discuss our recent builds. Scott's crazy take on a telecaster built from 2x4s, Mark's first 3D printed guitars, Arrans' test guitar tool, and Daniel's very patient client who has waited over a year for him to get this guitar right. You can support Daniel to make the Guitar Builders Collective Chat by sharing this podcast and leaving a review, or…
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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Podcast interview with Robbie Barry / Robbie Williams - Take This / Thin Lizzy Project / Record deals / Australia Tour / Kurtz / Den of Thieves / UnderFireBy Stevie K's Podcast Show, Music + Memories
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Jeremy has been working with neuroscientist Terrence Deacon at Berkley for 30 years. He shares insights about his head on challenges to true believers which contrasts with Jon's more gentle approach to mindchanging.Spike's note: Regarding the Universe-spinning, tutu-wearing rhino, I couldn't resist. I plugged the prompt into Meta's AI, but it would…
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Check out Gabriele: https://www.youtube.com/@GabiM3112 https://www.instagram.com/gmrupcycling/ You can support Daniel to make the Guitar Builders Collective Chat by sharing this podcast and leaving a review, or buying a shirt: https://devil-sons-guitars-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/ If you enjoyed it you could even leave a tip or donation to help Dan…
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Jon is joined by Spike for this discussion about how we can tell if we're truly free from the clutches of our former high-control group - it's far more involved than just leaving; often it takes a concerted effort lasting years to unwind oneself from deep psychological indoctrination and fully heal the damage done.Here's all the links:the crimes of…
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Christian Szurko is a leading expert on extremist authoritarian sects. In almost five decades, he has helped thousands of people to digest and integrate their experience and become thriving survivors. Christian explains his compelling model of the process of cult involvement, which is helpful in undoing exploitative persuasion and understanding the…
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Check out Daniel: https://www.youtube.com/@UnquendorGuitars https://www.instagram.com/unquendor_guitars/ https://www.unquendor-guitars.nl/ You can support Daniel to make the Guitar Builders Collective Chat by sharing this podcast and leaving a review, or buying a shirt: https://devil-sons-guitars-shop.fourthwall.com/en-gbp/ If you enjoyed it you co…
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The last podcast of each month streams live on YouTube at a different time to the rest so that guitar builders in the southern hemisphere can more easily join in with the chat. Today you get to meet them all, here about how they got into building, and various other guitar design related things. Great stuff! You can support Daniel to make the Guitar…
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Dan joins us to discuss how he got into guitar building and content creation, along with some tips to help you on your journey. Check out Dan: https://www.youtube.com/@GunsandGuitars https://www.instagram.com/gunsandguitarsofficial https://www.gunsandguitars.net/ Here's the collaboration that Dan and Corey worked on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v…
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*This is the first audio podcast from The Guitar Builders Collective, but actually their 50th livestream as they've been doing it for a year over on YouTube. This is a great starting point for your audio journey though as you can find out who the team are, how they got into building, hear about their favourite guitars, and learn what the future has…
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Shawn is fascinated that Jon's positive attitude is not based in religious belief. Jon talks about the wide range of influences that have led him to lose any concern for personal immortality.links:Jon's current websiteJon's defunct website with the artJon's writings on the Underground BunkerNever believe a hypnotist -the paperthe videoPossible Orig…
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a discussion about the egotism that makes us prey to cults, maintains our relationship with them, and makes it difficult to accept the ways in which cults modify our beliefs and behaviour. As ever, Hoyt shares his own dreadful experiences and helps to explain how to overcome obstacles to recovery from authoritarian abuse.Ex-Scientology KidsSocrates…
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Chris is an expert on a wide range of psychoactive plants including cannabis. He has travelled the world for decades, visiting indigenous people to discover natural medicines, superfoods, and psychoactives. He has revisited these communities and helped to establish trade routes to their and the world's benefit.Chris first visited Brazil in 1997 and…
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absurd beliefs can lead to atrocities. Cult specialist Joe Szimhart is an artist whose journey into the world of cults began with his interest in the paintings of Nicholas Roerich who led Agni Yoga. Roerich believed he was the 'king of the world' and cultivated an influential following - including Henry Wallace, FDR's Secretary of State for Agricul…
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Frances spent the first 44 years of her life as a Jehovah's Witness. Since leaving, she has dedicated herself to counselling former members. As Frances says, authoritarian cults give members overwhelming and impossible responsibilities. They can also diminish the real responsibilities we should accept. After leaving a cult, it is important to reass…
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a discussion about the recent D-Day and Memorial Day commemorations, the recognition of PTSD and the recent decision of the American Psychiatric Association to create a Caucus on Peace. We talk about the successes and failures of the Truth and Reconciliation process and the need for dialogue in all fraught situations.Spike's note- it seems someone …
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When we are wringing our hands, troubled in mind, struggling with hope and anxious to the gills, I can pick up my mandolin our guitar at home, play a tune, and feel something lift out of the room. Wherever that sound came from (and as a man of faith, I think I know), it says, “There’s still something unexpectedly beautiful up ahead. Go on, and don’…
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We are delighted to hear that Scientology critic John Sweeney is standing for the UK parliament in the July 2024 elections. John is famous for his 'exploding tomato' response to the taunts of a Scientology agent while filming for BBC Panorama. He subsequently wrote a book about group and has made criticism of Scientology central to his campaign for…
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Hoyt and Jon discuss what role a family can have in helping their loved one recover from cult involvement.The book Jon is reading on the American Post Civil-War Reconstruction: David Blight's Race and Reuniona downloadable infographic of Jon's questions to ask a loved one in an authoritarian groupmore on Steven Hassan's Strategic Interactive Approa…
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Jeremy seeks fundamental explanations for life and motivation. He invents a new word a day to better describe his insights. He calls himself a 'psychoproctologist' because he studies the psychology of a-holes (i.e. humans). Jeremy has a different, fascinating, and entirely non pompous view of the world. He was also the inventor of the Sherman Effec…
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listen in as this episode unpacks recent issues and topics for your listening pleasure along with all archived episodes Email for comments on past episodes as well if your interested in a topic on future episodes . Your privacy will be respected and anonymous if you choose . boomboom456@telus.netBy Boom Boom
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Shawn describes himself as a sociopath. Using the renowned expert Dr Robert Hare's work, we explore the different forms of human predation that are often confused with one another. Shawn talks about a recent experience in Hawaii that has changed his view of the world.Randy Newman's "Guilty" Note from Spike: If you haven't read the 1954 novel "The B…
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In today's podcast I review Jonathan Haidt's important book on the impact of social media and phones on our children. A powerfully important book and research to know about. Children are learning socially, experimentally, all the time. He is hopeful that it is not yet too late. His chapters are very readable and accessible. He places summaries at t…
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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Podcast Show (Extended) Interview with RAB BEGGS Northern Irelands Top Lead Guitarist / visits ACDC's Compass point Studios His playing days with Winter Rock band His playing in Toronto with Dirty White boy Shows in Russia / Europe His Raised on Rock gigs / His passions = Angus Young +…
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Gillie Jenkinson talks about her time in a Bible-based cult, her escape, her doctoral studies, and her book, which is a step-by-step guide to recovery. Gillie has been counselling former members for many years and has a practice in Hope Valley outside Sheffield in England.Gillie's Hope Valley counsellingSpike's note: The British call them "milk tee…
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Send Skspodcast a message and tell us what you liked Stevie K's Podcast Interview with Shaun Nelson, Scotland's Finest Lead Guitarist Export / Raised on Metal and Rock / Fun Stories of Gigging, His Relaxation, His guitar gear and Much more...By Stevie K's Podcast Show, Music + Memories
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