Best Talking Smooth Jazz Podcasts (2024)

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NOH 397 | "Mysterious music." 1:02:16

4h ago1:02:16

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The New Old Heads episode 397 featured guest Brotha2DaKnight and talked when our favorite artists fall in and out of love and their music changes, how important split sheets and paperwork upfront is, how you can't be a "mysterious" musician in the current artist landscape, and about Kamala Harris most likely becoming the Democrat candidate. Support…

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Healing and Medicine 39:43

41m ago39:43

39:43

In Carols' earlier life, healing prayer was done all the time, but Faith Healing was outside of "church". Rev. Bill digs into the convergence of medicine, healing, and faith, and why one doesn't supersede another. (Rebroadcast of Episode #54 on 6/15/2022) Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen…

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NOH 396 | "Can you feel the funky beat?" 1:05:23

1h ago1:05:23

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The New Old Heads returned for episode 396 with conversations on if a new "Adult Contemporary" category can be utilized for "Grown Up" or "Mature" Hip Hop music, Eminem potentially being the most polarizing Hip Hop artist, Eminem still not giving us Hip Hop fans what we really want, LL Cool J's critical comments about Andre not putting out music (a…

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One Thing, Many Ways 42:41

1h ago42:41

42:41

Carol recalls reading Ralph Waldo Emerson when she was very young, and then re-encountering it later to discover that his ideas apply - again - to what's going on today. She and Rev. Bill discuss the ways we can address these "new thought" ideas with people who think in a different way. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - plea…

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Coool CAT Episode 178 - Steve Cole 30:22

5h ago30:22

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Saxophonist Steve Cole launched his national music career in 1998 when his first album release was produced by contemporary jazz stalwart Brian Culbertson. Growing up in Chicago, Steve brings elements of bebop, pop, funk and gospel to his contemporary jazz platform. He's also been on-stage or recorded with jazz and blues legends like: Larry Carlton…

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Inadvertent Suggestions 37:41

3d ago37:41

37:41

Carol found herself telling people that after the age of 50, their experiences will be repeats of previous experiences. Then she found that she was experiences an uncomfortable number of repeats. Rev. Bill helps unpack what's going on, and how to use creative words in a helpful and uplifting way. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podc…

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Prayers for Emotional Wholeness 38:13

11d ago38:13

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The fundamental notion of "God is all there is" has been coming up for Carol, especially as people consider the idea of putting their self-care and spiritual practice on a summer hiatus. Rev. Bill discusses why that insight - really understanding the naturte of Oneness- is a transformational understanding for people as they dive into the New Though…

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Coool CAT Episode 177 - Randy Jacobs (The Boneshakers) 29:28

13d ago29:28

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Randy Jacobs grew up in the Motown city launching a career as a songwriter and guitarist. As a member of Was (Not Was) in the early 1980's he honed his musical skills. In the early 1990's Randy played on an album of all-star musicans called Soul Mission. Shortly afterwards, he formed The Boneshakers. Randy shares his insights with award-winning pro…

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NOH 395 | "Sometimes you gotta pop out." 1:05:31

16d ago1:05:31

1:05:31

The New Old Heads episode 395 discussed what sample snitching really is and what is good and not, Kendrick's "Pop Out" concert and the different takeaways from the response, and the problems with Empire collaborating with Bandcamp for smaller creatives. Support the Show.By New Old Heads

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Getting Started with Practical Prayer 39:58

18d ago39:58

39:58

As we begin our practice of Practical Prayer, we don't have to start with "The Big Stuff", even though it's been demonstrated in miraculous healings, prosperity, and transformation. Rev. Bill explains the power in starting small to prove to ourselves that it works, and using our newfound confidence to build from there. (Recast from 10/13/2021) Than…

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NOH 394 | "Public service announcement." 57:31

24d ago57:31

57:31

The New Old Heads episode 394 discussed KRS One saying that Hip Hop's early contributors definitely consisted of Latinos, Cardi B suggesting the new generation can't handle being draftees with the new 18-26 auto registration bill, and Jay-Z getting slack for performing at Tom Brady's HOF ordeal but not any Hip Hop 50 celebrations. Support the Show.…

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Praying for Others 43:33

25d ago43:33

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Carol explains that people asking for prayer has always felt a bit awkward, for a number of reasons. Rev. Bill explains the power of Practical Prayer done by another person trained in the practice can provide powerful healing - as good as the requester can imagine, and maybe even a bit better. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast…

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Coool CAT Episode 176 - Ivan Neville 31:15

28d ago31:15

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Ivan Neville grew up with music from his relatives including his uncles Charles, Art, Cyril and of course his Dad - Aaron. Throughout his years Ivan's recorded five solo albums and four more with his band Dumpstaphunk. You'll also find him playing on many New Orleans based compilation albums and films. You may not know that Ivan has also recorded w…

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NOH 393 | "Charity starts at home." 1:05:43

1M ago1:05:43

1:05:43

The New Old Heads episode 393 discussed Buckshot saying that streaming is almost dead, Jay-Z donating $300 million for private schools, and if album sales matter anymore. Support the Show.By New Old Heads

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Relationships 40:53

1M ago40:53

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Carol claims to have an "interesting" family dynamic that makes people immediately comfortable with her. A recent experience showed that the comfort is much deeper than she thought. Rev. Bill helps to describe the spiritual context that allows Love to lead, bringing comfort and alignment even when we don't expect it. Thank you for listening to the …

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NOH 392 | "A shot at a feat." 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

The New Old Heads episode 392 had discussions on if Eminem's "A shot at a feat" line in relation to Megan Thee Stallion is actually offensive, 9th Wonder's comments comparing Eminem and Caitlin Clark, Illa J's comments about J Dilla potentially taking up some of Kanye's space if he were alive, Method Man's comments about Summer Jam, and more. Indy …

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Being in the Flow 34:55

2M ago34:55

34:55

Rev. Bill has been facing delays and frustration all day, to the point of starting the podcast session a half-hour late. He and Carol discuss the metaphysical aspect of turning away from the events of the day and opening to the Divine flow that's always at hand. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to…

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Coool CAT Episode 175 - Nathan Mitchell 29:07

1M ago29:07

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Nathan Mitchell is a rising star in contemporary jazz and soul music genres. A composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist, Nathan is Grammy nominated and has three #1 Billboard songs so far in his career. Multi-award winning program director Ray White caught up with Nathan during rehearsal in November 2023 to capture his insights on his music, su…

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NOH 391 | "Hustle til the sun come up." 57:23

2M ago57:23

57:23

Episode 391 of the New Old Heads podcast talked about Charlamagne saying he blocks out peoples opinions and that you're not smart if you don't, T-Pain saying he's happy he didn't listen to Snoop and Scott Storch, and Lauryn Hill's Miseducation being ranked as the best album of all time by Apple Music. Support the Show.…

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God Always Says Yes 45:44

2M ago45:44

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Our language - the words we use, and the ways we use them - have a tremendous influence on the effectiveness of our prayers. As Rev. Bill explains, the answer is going to be Yes, so we would do well to be very clear about what we're asking for. (Recast from 9/22/2021) Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your frie…

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NOH 390 | "Can't stop, won't stop." 1:11:49

2M ago1:11:49

1:11:49

Episode 390 of the New Old Heads talked the national "Cookie Plug" chain culturally appropriating Hip Hop and the backlash in the new Indianapolis location, Michael Eric Dyson defending Drake's Blackness, Sean Combs' video of him attacking Cassie, and more. Support the Show.By New Old Heads

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What We Resist Persists 41:07

2M ago41:07

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Carol quotes a Buddhist teaching, which says "when you experience an experience, it comes and goes. When you resist an experience, it persists." Rev. Bill dives into the metaphysics, and the two explore why this happens, and what it's all about. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's …

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Coool CAT Episode 174 - Lindsey Webster 31:10

2M ago31:10

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Lindsey Webster, a jazz, R&B, and Pop singer, has been gaining worldwide fame, since launching on the national music scene in 2013. This rising star's first single "Fool Me Once," reached number one on the smooth jazz charts making her the first vocalist since Sade to have a #1 vocal song in the primarily instrumental format. Lindsey's landed a hal…

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NOH 389 | "Smooth jazz dinner music." 1:04:20

2M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

The New Old Heads episode 389 talked about Questlove's comments on the Kendrick and Drake rap beef and questionable comments about Tupac's diss track, if we as a society REALLY value the arts (and music), Spotify again taking money from artists, and Royce Da 5'9" and Guru talking about talented artists not wanting to put enough effort in marketing.…

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Living a Prayer 43:11

2M ago43:11

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"It is with great gratitude for this Goodness that I speak this word of Truth, knowing that it is made manifest without hesitation." Carol is captivated by the end of this prayer for Harmony and Balance from Rev. Bill's "Practical Prayer" book (p.16). The two spend the episode discussing the meaning, the nuance, and the manifestation. Thank you for…

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NOH 388 | "They not like us." 1:05:38

2M ago1:05:38

1:05:38

The New Old Heads episode 388 talked about who the winner was of the Drake and Kendrick Lamar diss track saga, if DJ Vlad was in the wrong for threatening to be a Karen towards Princeton professor that told, growing with albums and more. Full reaction to Kendrick's "Not Like Us" is also available on our Patreon-exclusive uncut live show. Visit our …

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Stealth Prayer and God Prayer 43:29

3M ago43:29

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The methodical exploration of the steps of a Practical Prayer continues with two of the prayers from Rev. Bill's Practical Prayer for Real Results book that made a huge initial impression on Carol. They are both prayers for a perfect meeting. One uses spiritual "God" language, and the other uses "stealth" language that's appropriate for a business …

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NOH 387 | "Dip sauce and a blammy." 1:17:27

3M ago1:17:27

1:17:27

The New Old Heads episode 387 broke down and discussed Kendrick Lamar's new "Euphoria" diss track towards Drake, if Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik is the most important southern Hip Hop record, and more. Indy CD & Vinyl Record store based in Indianapolis. Bringing Down The Band Hip hop media brand based in Indianapolis. Kolman Dental Dentist based…

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One Step at a Time 52:51

3M ago52:51

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Carol takes us back to the basics, with the idea to step through each of the steps of a Practical Prayer with an explanation of what's going on in each one. She and Rev. Bill settle on "Money to Spend, Share and Save" one of the prayers for financial prosperity from the "Practical Prayer for Real Results" book. Thank you for listening to the Practi…

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Coool CAT Episode 173 - Greg Carmichael (Acoustic Alchemy) 30:58

3M ago30:58

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Greg Carmichael is a co-founding member of the Grammy award nominated contemporary jazz group, Acoustic Alchemy. SInce the mid-1980's the band has released over 20 albums. Multi-award winning program director Ray White went backstage at the Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival in October of 2023, before the band hit the stage, to talk to Greg about the uni…

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NOH 386 | "Know your why." 1:09:57

3M ago1:09:57

1:09:57

Episode 386 of the New Old Heads featured guest Brotha2daKnight and talked about Drake's AI diss track with Snoop and Tupac, how dry the diss records are becoming, A Tribe Called Quest getting in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, "Knowing your why" as a creative in art, how music is released, and more. Indy CD & Vinyl Record store based in Indianapol…

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Awakening 42:53

3M ago42:53

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Carol wants to know what Rev. Bill thinks about "Awakening", or people who say they're awakened. There is also a question of whether awakening is an event or a process. The conversation evolves to include being saved, being woke, and being empathetic. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! Th…

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NOH 385 | "Drop and give me 50." 1:04:42

3M ago1:04:42

1:04:42

The New Old Heads episode 385 had discussions on Drake's diss towards Kendrick and others, the passing of Rico Wade, Andrew Shultz saying Hip Hop is going through what Rock music has in the past, Lupe Fiasco saying Drake is a better at rapping than Kendrick Lamar, the difference between a ghost writer and a collaborator, and more. Support the Show.…

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Eclipse Earthquake and A.I. 42:30

3M ago42:30

42:30

Things happen, and then we have an experience, engagement and understanding of them. Rev. Bill observes that this is the way New Thought works. He and Carol explore the way this has played out in recent days with a rare northeastern earthquake, and a solar eclipse, among other things. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please…

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Coool CAT Episode 172 - Rick Braun 30:16

3M ago30:16

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Rick Braun is a dynamic trumpeter, composer and producer with over 20 #1 smooth jazz hits. Along with his 15 plus studio albums, you'll find Rick collaborating with Richard Elliot, Boney James and Kirk Whalum & Norman Brown in BWB. On this episode multi-award winning program director Ray White hangs out with Rick backstage and they discuss Rick's l…

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NOH 384 | "7 Minute Drill." 1:02:57

4M ago1:02:57

1:02:57

The New Old Heads episode 384 talked about J. Cole's rebuttal to Kendrick and then retraction, Fab talking about opportunity being more important than simply being helped with money, and if Soulja Boy or Nipsey Hussle is more legendary. Support the Show.By New Old Heads

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Clarifying the Ego 36:36

4M ago36:36

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Carol observes that, in Traditional Religion, the ego is viewed as a person being full of themselves, or wanting to be in control in some way. Rev. Bill discusses New Thought perspectives on the helpful and unhelpful aspects of ego. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcast - please invite your friends to listen! There's more informat…

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NOH 383 | "Gigolo spending lots of dough." 1:03:41

4M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

The New Old Heads episode 383 had discussions on Lizzo saying she's quitting music again, Nick Cannon talked how the music industry teams up against young artists, Rick Rubin saying that an artist's most polarizing work is their best, and if music beat makers that do "type beats" is lame or a reasonable way to approach selling beats. Support the Sh…

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Did I Ask for This? 38:47

4M ago38:47

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Carol continues the conversation about manifesting, diving into the idea that we don't manifest anything. She also found that all sorts of stuff started happening after the Manifesting episode. Rev. Bill agrees that it's God, or the Creative Power that does the manifesting, and we simply provide guidance (or intention). Thank you for listening to t…

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Coool CAT Episode 171 - Eric Essex 30:06

4M ago30:06

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Eric Essex is an incredible contemporary jazz guitarist who has released 29 full length albums since the late 1980's. During his early years he recorded four well received albums and earned a degree from Berklee College of Music. A Warner Brothers distributed label signed Eric in 1998 and his career took off. In the early 2000's, he launched his ow…

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NOH 382 | "All your dogs getting buried." 1:17:16

4M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

The New Old Heads episode 382 featured guest Brotha2daKnight and talked Diddy "fleeing" the country after his houses were raided, if homosexuality is accepted in Hip Hop, Kendrick's verse on the new Future and Metro Boomin record that took shots at J. Cole and Drake, if Drake is a part of the "big 3" with Kendrick and Cole, the mixtape Mount Rushmo…

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Sin 39:55

4M ago39:55

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Carol and Rev. Bill dig into the HUGE difference in the understanding of sin between traditional churches and the New Thought teaching. The conversation turns to the ways that sin gets wrapped into judgement, ranking some sins as worse than others, and the power differential that it can set up. Thank you for listening to the Practical Prayer podcas…

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Manifesting 41:24

4M ago41:24

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A recent Opinion piece in the NY Times described the current trend in "manifesting" as part of New Thought. Rev. Bill, in a posture of righteous indignation, points out that it's not, and why not. Carol observes that "manifesting" is an inch deep and a mile wide, whereas New Thought has great spiritual depth. Thank you for listening to the Practica…

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NOH 381 | "Living Wage For Musicians." 1:00:15

4M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

The New Old Heads episode 381 had discussions on Nelly saying his era was the toughest and had the most competition, Akon saying that working while pursuing your musical ambitions is normal and something more artists should embrace, Rashida Tlaib's "Living Wage For Musicians" act, and more. Support the Show.…

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Overcoming Doubt 37:46

4M ago37:46

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Carol's experience with "traditional" prayer was that God could answer Yes, No, or Maybe. She always found it troublesome because it starts a prayer with doubt about its effectiveness. Rev. Bill describes how the doubt we find in our own consciousness is actually a powerful diagnostic resource to help us understand our beliefs, and what to change t…

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Coool CAT Episode 170 - Joanne Shaw Taylor 30:37

5M ago30:37

30:37

Joanne Shaw Taylor is a blues guitarist/vocalist/songwriter to keep your eyes on! Her career has skyrocketed since hanging with Joe Bonamassa and Dave Stewart. With over 10 albums released, you'll find her songs charting with each new album. In 2010, Joanne won Best Female Vocalist at the British Blues Awards. In February of 2024, multi-award winni…

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NOH 380 | "THank God 4 Me." 1:09:55

5M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

The New Old Heads episode 380 had discussions on ScHoolboy Q's new project and him saying he's not playing the algorithm game, Dylan from Making The Band saying the Dave Chappelle skit hurt his career, Slim Thug saying he's not giving out freebies, and Dame Dash calling out Lyor Cohen over Young Thug. Support the Show.…

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Suspended 34:51

5M ago34:51

34:51

Carol's account on Facebook was suspended, for reasons that were not apparent. Efforts to correct the situation didn't work, but for some reason she wasn't bothered by it. Rev. Bill helps take the experience to its spiritual context, and how this might fit into the bigger picture of what's going on for Carol. Spoiler: The account had been hacked, a…

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NOH 379 | "Walk this way." 1:02:49

5M ago1:02:49

1:02:49

The New Old Heads episode 379 discussed "Vibes" being one of the worst things to happen to music in recent years, Russ claiming that labels are "covering up" that Hip Hop is "dying", two being found guilty in Jam Master Jay's murder, and a dive into why Millennial and Gen X struggles with social media and music promotion. Support the Show.…

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Peace of Mind 33:48

5M ago33:48

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Carol and Rev. Bill go on a wide-range and freewheeling conversation about creation stories, science vs. religion, and the basics of the Science of Mind textbook before settling in on the notion that, no matter what we're praying for, we can always add the intention to experience peace of mind as our newness unfolds. Thank you for listening to the …

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