I’m feeling good about life due to an upcoming road running race and training for a Marathon in March of 2021 because these are things that feel “normal” for me. I also talk about morning routines as well as Goo Goo & Ga Ga.

I discuss the Dolly Parton’s America Podcast, which you can check out here: https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/dolly-partons-america

I also talk about the Apple Music Awards, which you can learn more about here: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2020/11/apple-announces-second-annual-apple-music-awards/

Please buy a Christmas card from previous show guest Proton Factories from here: http://www.protonfactories.com/

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Chris Smith has been a professional photographer for over 25 years. Along with his wife & business partner Cami, his specialty is pretty much everything - From weddings to professional sports & everything in between, Chris & Cami Photography have an impressive award-winning portfolio. He also has a wanderlust and a passion for motorcycle riding, and recently collaborated with colleagues to produce a series on YouTube documenting the Trans-America Trail, which is a ross-country adventure ride of a lifetime featuring mostly off-pavement travel.

No matter what your creative interests are, I think you’ll get a lot out of this conversation. You can check out his work at chrisandcami.com and follow him on instagram at @chisandcami. His YouTube channel, featuring his latest motorcycling adventures is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmFwleuZpTORGW6ZeX_GVkg

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I thought I could get back to just talking about art stuff this week, but nope, the political news pulled me back in. I made my own tinfoil hat, and invite you into the T.H.T. - Tinfoil Hat Territory. I also talk about an old article from Juxtapoz Magazine called “How the Federal Arts Project Changed American Art, And Why it Might be Time for a Revival” and why it might be time to bring that back in these dark economic times.

Please buy a Christmas card from previous show guest Proton Factories here: http://www.protonfactories.com/

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Kalyn Oyer is a Charleston native who covers arts and entertainment for The Post and Courier, the oldest newspaper in the south. She starts off this interview flipping the roles & interviewing me because that’s just what she does, but we segue into how she started photographing music festivals professionally & we go on to dissect her career as a journalist from there.

You can follow her writing at charlestonscene.com & you can follow Kalyn on Instagram at @betweenthesoundmachine & check out her concert photography at @sound_wavves She also has a new zine out that you can check out at https://www.flipsnack.com/betweenthesoundmachine/

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On this solo episode I talk about the unavoidable subject of the 2020 United States elections & the anxiety surrounding it for me. When people downplay the affects of something like this on a person who’s deeply invested in it, it’s just painful & cruel. I come to the realization that I do this to others sometimes & dissect the horror of that realization. Also, I discuss the new streaming idea for artists from Spotify as well as how Kanye West performed in his first foray into the world of politics.

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When Matt Zutell created Coast Records, it was intended as a way to bring his various creative pursuits together under one moniker. As a multi-instrumentalist, record producer, sound engineer, & songwriter he’s since attracted the talents of various other creatives to find Coast Records become not only a vehicle for his own work, but as a platform to expose other artists as well. When he isn’t playing drums for the band Human Resources or mixing a recording project, he’s also running sound for the iconic Royal American in Charleston, SC.

You can follow Matt on Instagram at @coastrecords and learn more about Coast Records at coast-records.com. Human Resources the band can be found on all of the major streaming services, and their new single “Cameron Ave” is out now!

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On this solo episode I talk about shopping for holiday gifts before Halloween as well as going to Disney World during a pandemic. I discuss the members of AC/DC hunting the Loch Ness Monster, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark coming clean on that old Tom Waits album cover, the game show Jeopardy throwing gas on the old White Stripes vs. Black Keys fire, and David Bowie’s new biopic featuring podcast pioneer Marc Maron. All that and much more!

What do you think of my Halloween costume? Is it Phoebe Bridgers or Donnie Darko? You decide!

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Emily Heller is a running enthusiast who created her own YouTube channel in 2019 that filled the void of women’s voices in the world of running shoe review videos. Emily’s channel “Run Like Hell(er)” provides an inclusive look at the competitive world of running shoes. As her channel grows, subscribers have become fascinated with her honest & professional approach and have become intrigued with her distinct personality. I also wanted to uncover more about her creative background and career. Even if you’re not a runner, I know you’ll get something out of this conversation about doing what you love and creating something that’s bigger than you ever imagined it could be. Also, yes, Ruby the dog gets some much deserved love during this discussion as well.

Youtube: Run Like Hell(er) https://www.youtube.com/runlikeheller

@runlikeheller on Instagram & @emilyaheller on Twitter

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I start off with a story about an angry customer and how doing the right thing makes everyone happy. I do get a little political during this episode because, well, we’re deep into this nutty election season. I quote Carl Sagan in response to the Trump jab at Joe Biden’s support of science. I also cover Shepard Fairey’s Time Magazine cover, The TikTok challenge that’s bringing awareness to dementia, Sasha Baron Cohen’s new film making waves, the Velvet Underground’s new documentary, & why I think Run The Jewels is making the world a better place.

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Music wasn’t always Pip The Pansy's passion, but the need to create and share her art has carried her though some of the worst obstacles the music industry could conjure up. After a rough start in the business, she emerged with her current identity as a more realized version of herself that continues to evolve without compromise. This was such a fun conversation and I had a blast getting to know more about her and her art.

You can connect with Pip The Pansy though her website at www.pipthepansy.com and follow her on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook at @pipthepansy. Check out her music videos on www.youtube.com/pipthepansy, her music on Spotify, and you can support her on her Patreon page as well https://www.patreon.com/pipthepansy

You can connect with the JWN Podcast though the show’s website at https://jwnpod.com & follow me on Instagram at @JoeL8X