Best The Shelly Wilson Show Podcasts (2024)

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Mayor Rick Rodriguez - "The Road To The Mayor's Office" 1:24:59

3y ago1:24:59

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Rick Rodriguez served as the Mayor of Downey California in 2018. He is founder of RMI International, an international security firm that operates in 18 states and three countries. Rodriguez founded the company in 1996 after a lengthy career in private security. Rick is a past president of the Downey Chamber of Commerce and current president of Gang…

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Verdine White & Shelly Clark White - Hit Songs, Philanthropy & Gratitude 1:14:39

3+ y ago1:14:39

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Shelly was born Mashelle Clark in Brooklyn, New York. An original member and cofounder of The Honey Cone, Shelly has had a remarkable career. Beginning as a child star at the age of seven she headlined at the renowned Apollo Theatre and the Palace Theatre before making her Broadway debut with Pearl Bailey and Diahann Carroll in the celebrated hit m…

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Ron Walters Jr, (Music Director/Barry Manilow) - The Art of Music Directing and Enjoying The Journey 1:37:21

3+ y ago1:37:21

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Ron Walters Jr is a keyboardist, composer, arranger, producer, and conductor. This Chicago native began his musical journey at an early age singing and playing drums in church. Heavily influenced by the music of Walter Hawkins, Andrae Crouch, Duke Ellington and Count Basie, Ron fell in love with the piano and never looked back. He went on to study …

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Ron Powell - Percussionist/Artist: Knowing Your Worth, the Art of Preparation, Balancing Musicianship & Showmanship 1:37:46

3+ y ago1:37:46

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Ron Powell is an accomplished musician, clinician, author and educator with over 40 years of performance experience. In addition to touring with Sergio Mendes for 20 years, as well as with Kenny G and Diana Ross for the past 30 years; Ron has recorded and performed with renowned artists including Black Eye Peas, Santana, Madonna, Maria Carey, Stevi…

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Sandy Shore - Founder/CEO of SmoothJazz.com, Visionary Radio Personality & Global Music Innovator 1:21:13

3+ y ago1:21:13

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She thought she could and so she did. This California radio personality, concert event producer and global music innovator has been on the radio since she was 15 years old, starting her career on John Steinbeck's Cannery Row in Monterey, California in 1979. She has worked her way up and down the Coast to broadcast on many respected FM frequencies i…

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Hussain Jiffry - From Sri Lanka to Sherman Oaks, a GRAMMY Winner's Journey 1:11:52

3+ y ago1:11:52

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Since arriving in California in 1988 from his native land of Sri Lanka, Hussain has become a first call bass player in Los Angeles. His feel, versatility and joyful attitude has kept his phone ringing for over thirty years. His presence is a joy to behold on the bandstand and in the studio, raising the level of musicality and inspiring both the aud…

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Nathan East (Bassist/Artist) - Making a Difference through Peace, Love & Harmony 1:04:01

3+ y ago1:04:01

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A founding member of the chart-topping contemporary jazz group Fourplay, East was 16 years old when he got his first break and found himself on the road with Barry White. The next time the phone rang, Quincy Jones was on the line. The calls kept coming and for the last forty years, East has been churning out hit songs with artists as legendary as E…

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Actor Linda Griffin & Musician Tom Griffin - "Learning to say no, staying curious and creating a happy life." 1:04:15

3+ y ago1:04:15

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Happy wife, proud mother, avid cook, lazy gardener. Certified Horticulturist. As a musical actress, Linda Griffin was an original cast member of Broadway shows Something Rotten! and The Drowsy Chaperone and can be heard on both Grammy nominated cast albums. She performed the role of Mrs. Shroeder/Narrator in Anyone Can Whistle at New York’s City Ce…

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Dave Pearlman - "Pearlman Microphones, Pedal Steel and the 6 P's" 1:12:33

3+ y ago1:12:33

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Dave Pearlman has been playing pedal steel and guitar since 1968 and has performed with such notable artists as Dan Fogelberg, Phil Everly, Bill Medley, The Lovin’ Spoonful, Chuck Berry, Hoyt Axton, REO Speedwagon, Bobby Womack, Leslie Gore, Pat Boone, Michelle Shocked, Joe Walsh, Richie Furay, Al Jardine, Jesse Colin Young, Albert Lee, Terry Reid,…

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Dr. Linda Spilker (NASA/JPL) THE "CASSINI PROJECT"... CONNECTING SCIENCE AND ART. 1:15:21

3+ y ago1:15:21

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Dr. Linda Spilker is a planetary scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory who has participated in NASA and international planetary missions for over 40 years. Spilker’s mission roles include mission leadership as well as design, planning, operation and scientific data analysis. As Cassini Project Scientist Dr. Spilker leads a team of over 300 …

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Vail Johnson - Internationally Acclaimed Bassist And Seventh Son In a Family Of Musicians 1:34:49

3+ y ago1:34:49

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The Seventh Son in a family of musicians, Vail was blessed with wildly diverse influences. His professional career began straight out of high school headfirst into the club circuit around Seattle, west coast region, then national to international travel with dozens of different bands. Connecting with Kenny G in Seattle early1986 set Vail on a unima…

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Bob James - Legendary Musician, Producer and Wonderful Guy 1:10:05

4y ago1:10:05

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The career of Bob James is long, varied and continues to evolve at every turn. From his childhood in Marshall, Missouri to present day, the music of this artist has captivated audiences throughout the world. Discovered by Quincy Jones in 1963, James recorded his first solo album “Bold Conceptions” that year for Mercury Records. Fifty-eight albums a…

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Alexander Lloyd Blake - Encouraging Anti-Racism through Diversity 1:01:47

4y ago1:01:47

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Conductor and choral arranger ALEXANDER LLOYD BLAKE is the Founder and Artistic Director of Tonality (www.ourtonality.org), a new choral ensemble focused on spreading a message of unity, peace, and social justice through a culturally diverse choral setting. Blake also serves as the Principal Associate Conductor of the National Children's Chorus (ww…

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Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution - with Directors Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht 1:14:59

4y ago1:14:59

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Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution is a 2020 American documentary film, directed and produced by Nicole Newnham and James LeBrecht. Barack and Michelle Obama serve as executive producers under their Higher Ground Productions banner. "In the early 1970s, teenagers with disabilities faced a future shaped by isolation, discrimination and institutional…

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Oz Noy - It’s Jazz. It Just Doesn’t Sound Like It 1:14:35

4y ago1:14:35

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This is how virtuoso guitarist Oz Noy describes his intoxicating blend of jazz, funk, rock, blues, and r&b. Born in Israel, Oz started his professional career at the age of 13. By age 16, he was playing with top Israeli musicians and artists. By age 24, he was one of the most established studio guitar players in the country. Oz was also a member of…

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Rose Schindler - "Auschwitz, You Had To Have Guts To Survive." 1:05:55

4y ago1:05:55

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Rose Schindler (1929-) Born and raised in Czechoslovakia, Rose was deported to Auschwitz along with her parents, aunt, five sisters and two brothers when she was just 14 years old. Max Schindler (1929-2017) From Cottbus, Germany, Max and his family were deported to Poland and sent to a forced labor group in 1942. Over a three year period, Max was s…

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Boney James - "Solid"... A Reflection on Relationships and a Respite from a Stress-Filled World 59:07

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Saxophonist Boney James, whose style falls on the R&B and pop side of jazz, is a Soul Train award-winner and four-time Grammy nominee who has sold over three million albums. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts; he grew up in New Rochelle, New York before moving to Los Angeles with his family at the age of 15. In 1985, James went on the road as a keyboard…

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Joe Vitale - Drummer/Hit Songwriter and author of "Back Stage Pass." 1:24:05

4y ago1:24:05

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Born into a musical family, Joe Vitale is a veteran musician and drummer whose career has spanned over forty-five years of touring, recording, song writing, and producing with legendary and Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame artists. Along with vocals, he also plays percussion, keyboards and flute. His drumming encompasses all styles of music. A dedicated p…

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Roger Brown - President of Berklee College… on whimsy, being fearless and leaving a legacy 1:17:16

4y ago1:17:16

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Roger Brown - President of Berklee College… on whimsy, being fearless and leaving a legacy Roger H. Brown is the president of Berklee. Since his appointment in 2004, he has led Berklee during a period of unparalleled expansion that has included the launch of several pioneering institutes, such as the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, Berklee India Exc…

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Peter Erskine - A Pandemic Perspective and Master Class 1:31:02

4y ago1:31:02

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Peter Erskine has played the drums for sixty years. He appears on 700+ albums and film scores, has won 2 Grammy Awards plus an Honorary Doctorate from Berklee. Fifty+ albums have been released under his own name or as co-leader. He’s played with Stan Kenton, Maynard Ferguson, Weather Report, Steps Ahead, Joni Mitchell, Steely Dan, Diana Krall, et a…

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Gino Vannelli - MUSIC, PHILOSOPHY AND SPIRITUALITY 1:19:17

4y ago1:19:17

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Born in Montreal, Gino Vannelli grew up in a family headed by his cabaret-singing father and a ‘keen-eared’ mother. Instinctively drawn to jazz as a child, Vannelli studied drums and music theory for five years before adding guitar and piano lessons to his musical journey. The urge to compose words and music followed not long after and at fourteen,…

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Ray Fuller - Guitarist/Composer/Music Director/Producer, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Quincy Jones 1:11:59

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Toni Basil - Choreographer, Director, Hit Maker (“Hey Mickey”) & Goddess of Go-Go 1:38:28

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Rosemary Butler - How to Become a 1st Call Singer...Skip Your Prom and Open for The Rolling Stones 1:13:13

4+ y ago1:13:13

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Scott Page - Saxophonist with Pink Floyd, Supertramp, and Toto | Entrepreneur and Technologist 57:45

4+ y ago57:45

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Nate Morton - Making It as the Drummer for NBC's "The Voice" 58:01

4+ y ago58:01

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Craig Garber - Host of the hit Podcast "Everyone Loves Guitar" 1:09:54

4+ y ago1:09:54

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Craig Garber is the creator and host of the Podcast “Everyone Loves Guitar”. The first broadcast of this show was on August 31, 2017. Over 600 shows later, it has grown to be not only the largest and most popular podcast in the guitar niche, but it’s actually in the top 15% of all podcasts. His show features musicians covering genres from bluegrass…

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Barbara Bentree, Making it as a Storyteller. Director / Producer of “Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time" A film about a musician, made by a musici 59:23

4+ y ago59:23

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"Dave Grusin: Not Enough Time" is Director Barbara Bentree's first Feature Film. In addition to being an Award-winning Film Director, Barbara is amultiple award-winning Vocalist / Musician. She started filmmaking by creating educational films, music videos, anddocumentary shorts before tackling her film about Dave Grusin. Having a 35 year history w…

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KCRW Host Raul Campos - from Club DJ/Remixer to Voice of Public Radio 1:23:57

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Pat Coil - Success Stories of a Nashville Musician 1:02:05

4+ y ago1:02:05

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David Makes Man…Tarell McCraney, a Writer’s Journey from Liberty City to Yale 1:15:30

4+ y ago1:15:30

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West End to West Coast - Guitarist/Composer Chris Standring 1:06:14

4+ y ago1:06:14

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D'Addario's Rob Cunningham - Excellence in Business and Music 57:53

5y ago57:53

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Eric Redd - From Soul Train Dancer to Main Stage Artist 54:56

5y ago54:56

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Ashling Cole - Working At The Intention of "Finding Your Voice" 1:02:44

5y ago1:02:44

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Jonatha Brooke - Being Fearless as an Artist and the Art of Collaboration 57:39

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Starr Parodi - Expanding the Reach of Women in the Arts 1:00:10

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TAXI CEO, Michael Laskow – Becoming a Successful Songwriter 57:54

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Isaiah Johnson - Making It on Broadway 57:56

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Christy Crowl - Making It as a Professional Conductor/Bandleader 1:04:39

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Tony van Veen - CEO, DiY Media | Former CEO, AVL Digital Group (Disc Makers, CD Baby) 58:10

5y ago58:10

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Michael Franklin, Ph.D. - Art As Contemplative Practice 1:00:48

5y ago1:00:48

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Nita Whitaker - Making It as a Professional Vocalist 58:11

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Paul Brown - Making It as a Grammy Award Winning Producer, Engineer, and Artist 1:09:06

5y ago1:09:06

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TJ Troy - Making It as a Grammy Award Winning Percussionist 58:13

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Grammy® Award-winning artist T.J. Troy brings virtuosity, style, knowledge and experience to the broad range of percussion music he champions. From the deep traditions of Indian and Middle Eastern percussion, to the rich complexity of Contemporary Classical Music, to the sheer power of modern drumset playing, T.J. has developed lines of symmetry an…

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Kevin Chokan - Making it as a Recording and Touring Guitarist 58:08

5y ago58:08

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Moving to Los Angeles in 1983, Kevin first met with Keyboadist/Producer George Duke on a demo session, which led to 10 years of collaborating and session work under the guise of George for many projects including playing on records for George Duke, George Howard, Howard Hewitt, Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind, & Fire), Stanley Clarke, Al Jarreau, Dale B…

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Perla Batalla - Making it as a Grammy Nominated Singer-Songwriter 57:48

5y ago57:48

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Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Perla Batalla consistently earns critical acclaim for her unique voice and culture-merging compositions. Formerly a Leonard Cohen back-up singer, the Los Angeles born vocalist launched her solo career with Cohen’s encouragement. Since then she’s recorded seven albums, been featured in films and television, and tak…

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Jerry Hey - Making It as a Industry Musician, Arranger and Producer 58:19

5y ago58:19

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Making It as a Jazz and Pop Vocalist Jane Monheit 58:19

5y ago58:19

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Making It as a Jazz and Pop Vocalist Jane Monheit Jane Monheit (born November 3, 1977)[1] is an American jazz and pop vocalist. She has collaborated with John Pizzarelli, Michael Bublé, Ivan Lins, Terence Blanchard and Tom Harrell, and has received Grammy nominations for two of her recordings.By EnterTalk

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Lisa Casoni - Making It as Communications and Marketing Expert 58:24

5y ago58:24

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Lisa Casoni has a sales and marketing background, working for such companies as Coldwell Banker, Giorgio Armani, and Prada. From 2005-2010 she was Communications and Marketing Manager for Claims Resource Services located in Campbell, CA. Lisa moved to Ojai, CA in 2010 and in 2013 she was a co-creator of the Ojai Art Festival. Later that year, with …

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