Conversations with Calcaterra

What does it take to perform a handstand? For Eric Betz it took 180 days of practice and he continues to perfect it although to onlookers he makes it look easy.

Eric began practicing Yoga after a car accident kept him from the gym, his sanctuary. The life altering event opened up many doors and windows and shared the gift with students all over the United States. He continues to expand his horizons studying with circus performers and learning Hebrew. Leading life from the heart he maintains a solid body, mind and spirit with interesting insights on life.

Special thanks to Yogabuzz for the use of the photo.

Visit Ken @ www.kencalcaterra.com and on various social media outlets and please share and comment on the show.

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Ben Sturgell – www.bensturgell.com – Pick up Ben's song Awakening at iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/awakening/id994931490?i=994932398

Who is the guy in that thing? In this episode it’s Rico Anderson a Los Angeles based character actor who wasn’t in the documentary “That Guy…Who Was in That Thing,” but is one of those guys who has been in many things including a pilot episode for a Star Trek show which wasn’t picked up but nevertheless a dream come true. https://youtu.be/eE2Wgop9VLM

Rico will be appearing in an episode of Fox’s “Rosewood” on December 15th, 2016 and will be hosting “The Short Film” awards in New York City on December 11th, 2016. You may check out his credits at http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1066970/?ref_=nv_sr_1 and an episode of Young and Hungry on Netflix – Season 2, Episode 8 (Young and Sandwich) – in which he appears with Rex Lee (Entourage)

Visit Ken @ www.kencalcaterra.com and on various social media outlets and please share and comment on the show.

Special Thanks to show sponsors:

Dr. Mark Holland – www.chiroandrehab.com and

www.mystlouischiropractor.com – 636.946.777

Kevin Blomenkamp – Master Jeweler – 314.346.6498 – [email protected]

Ben Sturgell – www.bensturgell.com – Ben’s masterpiece “Music Box” is the music you’ll hear in this episode.

How many people out there have maintained a friendship for over 50 years? Pops and Uncle Frank (Frankie "Cheech" Farina) met on board the USS Independence during the Vietnam War becoming brothers from other mothers and adopted sons into each others families.

We converse about movies, growing up in Brooklyn, the Navy, their bucket list and the question "pops up" as to whether or not Uncle Frank is taking Viagra.

Ben Sturgell's Christmas song "1983" opens and closes the show.

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Visit ken @ www.kencalcaterra.com

Special Thanks to our sponsors who have helped to bring you this episode.

Dr. Mark Holland of First Capitol Chiropractic

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Kevin Blomenkamp - Master Jeweler

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The 2016 Presidential Election brought the rise of populist candidate Donald Trump. What most people don't know is Trump is not the first to take politics by storm. Jim Traficant the son of a truck driver came to prominence during the Reagan administration and took no shit from anyone. He proclaimed to love his country but hated the government and often ended his speeches with the Star Trek phrase "Beam Me Up!"

Eric Murphy has crafted a superb film chronicling Traficant's life and his storied political career. The film is informative and often funny as truth can be stranger than fiction especially dealing with a bombastic character. The film is available on demand and well worth the price of admission.

http://www.traficant-movie.com/

Visit ken @ www.kencalcaterra.com

Special Thanks to our sponsors who have helped to bring you this episode.

Dr. Mark Holland of First Capitol Chiropractic

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Ben Sturgell - Musicbox

www.bensturgell.com

https://songwriter.amplifiertv.com/channel/Ben+Sturgell+-+Music+Box

Kevin Blomenkamp - Master Jeweler

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A parody is a work created to imitate, make fun of, or comment on an original work—its subject, author, style, or some other target—by means of satiric or ironic imitation. It is the preferred art form of Adam Huber, independent filmmaker and founder of the popular youtube channel Parody Patrol.

https://www.youtube.com/user/MrParodyPatrol

Join Ken and Adam in speaking about the art of parody and some of his favorite projects. The conversation was recorded in July before the release of his most viewed project a Trailer for the hit game Pokémon GO

https://youtu.be/-sele0EYRJE

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Special Thanks to our sponsors who have helped to bring you this episode.

Ben Sturgell - Musicbox

www.bensturgell.com

https://songwriter.amplifiertv.com/channel/Ben+Sturgell+-+Music+Box

Kevin Blomenkamp - Master Jeweler

314.346.6498 - [email protected]

Dr. Mark Holland of First Capitol Chiropractic

www.chiroandrehab.com, www.mystlouischiropractor.com - 636.946.7777

Alan Carter is a man of many talents with a lifetime of experience as a martial artist, police officer and most passionately as an herbalist. Ken speaks with Alan about herbal tinctures and his time in Bosnia where the French speaking Belgian Army played a prank on him.

Visit ken @ www.kencalcaterra.com

Special Thanks to our sponsors who have helped to bring you this episode.

Dr. Mark Holland of First Capitol Chiropractic

www.chiroandrehab.com, www.mystlouischiropractor.com - 636.946.7777

Kevin Blomenkamp - Master Jeweler

314.346.6498 - [email protected]

Ben Sturgell - Musicbox

www.bensturgell.com

https://songwriter.amplifiertv.com/channel/Ben+Sturgell+-+Music+Box

Writing a feature film is not an easy task and making one especially with limited resources is improbable but Tyler Russell and his team of passionate visual storytellers have accomplished this with their tale of a reluctant dog track owner trying to outrun his problems with the bet of a lifetime.

Tyler speaks to Ken about his creative process, losing a close collaborator and working with iconic actor Fred Willard and Legendary American Musician Colonel Bruce Hampton.

Find out more about Tyler and his amazing film "Here Comes Rusty" at http://herecomesrusty.com/ and on twitter @herecomesrusty

Visit ken @ www.kencalcaterra.com

Special Thanks to our sponsors who have helped to bring you this episode.

Dr. Mark Holland of First Capitol Chiropractic

www.chiroandrehab.com, www.mystlouischiropractor.com - 636.946.7777

Kevin Blomenkamp - Master Jeweler

314.346.6498 - [email protected]

Ben Sturgell - Musicbox

www.bensturgell.com

https://songwriter.amplifiertv.com/channel/Ben+Sturgell+-+Music+Box

When you hear the opening music you'll know artist Steve Walden is studio...we do what we can on a tight budget. The St. Louis Blues are on a historic run to raise Lord Stanley's Cup and what better way to celebrate then a discussion with the patriarch of St. Louis' quintessential Blues family, Jimmy Manno.

We discuss the departure of the Rams, youth hockey, charity, roar bacon, and the amazing artwork of Steven Walden and the moments he's rendered.

Reach out to us on social media with your comments about the show.

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https://www.facebook.com/mannomusic?fref=ts

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Follow the Manno family through the Kelly Manno Show http://kellymanno.blogspot.com/

The Ken Calcaterra directed Clockwork video for "All Right" - https://youtu.be/ApVMCrXW_YU

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Dales Music

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Dr. Mark Holland of First Capitol Chiropractic

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Kevin Blomenkamp of Blomenkamp Studios

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The Listening Room Cafe

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Typewriter Tim is a true original. His artistic adventure began with the study of art at Kansas University. He later discovered his grandfather's old typewriter covered with dust on a basement shelf and the rest is history.

Find out more about Typewriter Tim at the following sites:

https://youtu.be/H4hvt0nOt7o

https://www.facebook.com/Typewriter-Tim-sculptor-877231212310248/?fref=ts

Visit ken @ http://kencalcaterra.com

Special Thanks to our sponsors who have helped to bring you this episode.

Dales Music

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Dr. Mark Holland of First Capitol Chiropractic

www.chiroandrehab.com - 636.946.7777

Kevin Blomenkamp of Blomenkamp Studios

youtu.be/SpUTZ6D7Alo

314.346.6498

The Listening Room Cafe

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Spiritual harpist, I bet that's a label most people have never heard. What is a spiritual harpist? When you listen to the music of Amy Camie your spirit is lifted. She pours her heart and soul into her compositions creating an energetic sonic experience which leads to a higher vibration and also allows the listener to begin a journey.

In this day and age more and more people are embracing our energy bodies but others remain skeptical. The power of music and prayer have not been quantifiable scientifically through the ages until recent times. Amy has participated in many pilot studies to illustrate the benefits.

http://www.scientificartsfoundation.org/QEEGpilotstudyresults.html

http://www.amycamie.com/researchvideo.html

This episode of Conversations with Calcaterra features diverse musical selections and topics of conversation and Amy has created a guide with links so you may play along as you listen. This is featured on our facebook page.

Visit ken @ http://kencalcaterra.com

Special Thanks to our sponsors who have helped to bring you this episode.

Dales Music

314.895.3403

Dr. Mark Holland of First Capitol Chiropractic

www.chiroandrehab.com - 636.946.7777

Kevin Blomenkamp of Blomenkamp Studios

youtu.be/SpUTZ6D7Alo

314.346.6498

The Listening Room Cafe

www.listeningroomcafe.com/

If you enjoyed what you've heard please help by leaving a rating and a review of Conversations with Calcaterra on itunes @itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/conve…d1068320985?mt=2