Loose Connection

Some experiences are unexplainable. Have you had something happen that has had you question or think there is something out there? We have said from the beginning of Loose Connection, that there is some truth to every conspiracy. In this episode, for Halloween 2023, I reached out to Marisa and Mike Johnson of Ghost Hunt Nation, to see if the truth is out there.

Mike is the scientific investigator and Marisa is a Medium. This way they can use different methods to check and balance what is unexplainable and what is. We will hear about their personal experiences with the supernatural, and the emotions that accompany the confirmation of the actual paranormal.

Prepare to question your own beliefs as we try to unlock the paranormal world. Are you ready to pull back the veil? Let's step into the unknown together.

Learn more about Ghost Hunt Nation here  https://ghosthuntnation.com/

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In Episode 6, we're excited to have James Wightman, a Music Video Filmmaker. His passion for music has evolved into creating art and music videos for bands such as Emery, The Classic Crime, and more. Explore the dynamic world of music and lyric videos, where James reveals how visuals can amplify a band's message. He also discusses maintaining creative integrity and valuing your work in the face of unwanted opinions.
 James shares his unique approach to working with bands, where he creates a full album cycle experience that's cohesive from the album cover to vinyl and seamlessly integrates the music videos into this creative tapestry, ensuring a holistic and captivating narrative.

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The Loose Connection podcast is Hosted by Chris Leonard & Kyle Chirnside
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Links to check out James's work most of which was discussed on the podcast

• Wonder by The Classic Crime lyric video
• The Color Fred stop-motion lyric video 
• Full album cycle creative direction 
• The Funeral Portrait - Generation Psycho https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkWwIjOQld8 and then Dark Thoughts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8DP5vhiDTk
• Highlights - The Classic Crime ( cinematic music video with the sick transition talked about in the episode 

Other videos not discussed
Grouplove:
Oxygen Swimming -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vUTrDYfWys&ab_channel=GROUPLOVE
Trilogy of videos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtKdA6gU_vI

Feral Vices - Mass Produce Your Revolution - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mw_eyKi8T0

Messing - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xs3M7bn6P6o and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baBqgtfO1m0

John Louis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ysu-to9T5E

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What happens when we take a break from guest interviews and just riff with each other? We find ourselves discussing the powerful impact our podcast episodes have had on us, not to mention the incredible guests we've been honored to chat with. Tonight, we're diving into everything from childhood memories to the fascinating world of AI art.

We take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about our childhood hobbies like BMX and skateboarding, as well as the importance of allowing kids to explore and experiment. We'll even touch upon Neil deGrasse Tyson's advice that "kids are born scientists" and should be encouraged in their curiosity.

Finally, we'll explore the potential implications of AI art on the creative process and the dangers it poses in the realm of social media. We'll chat about how the algorithms can trap us into believing false information and discuss the importance of teaching ourselves and our children to think objectively. So join us for a lively and insightful conversation about the amazing guests we've had so far, our childhood adventures, and the fascinating, yet sometimes dangerous, world of AI.

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Ryan Siegl joins us on episode 5 to talk about his wide-ranging music career which started by laying down sample replay tracks for Redman, EPMD and Erick Sermon at the age of 16. We get into what role AI (Artificial intelligence) has and or will play in creating music, being a session player vs frontman, and more. Ryan has been with the artist MAX for over 10 years as well as working on many other projects like Party Pupils, Los Stellarians, and more.

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Jeremy Willet joins us to talk about his journey of being in a touring band for over 13 years, and how that led him into a life dedicated to "the least of these". 
He is a husband and adoptive dad to his son and daughter from Africa who travels the world as a worship leader, public speaker, and advocate for social justice. Through these efforts, Jeremy has helped raise over $50 Million Dollars for community development by finding sponsors for over 30,000 children and mobilizing over one million meals for international school-feeding programs. Jeremy lives on a 100-year-old family farm in Westminster, MD where they practice sustainable living as a way to further identify with the needs of the poor.

Are you interested in changing the life of a child? Consider sponsoring a child today.
To learn more checkout ChildFund International

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Jeff Hawley Joins us to talk about Philosophy and dig into what is knowledge. He breaks down some philosophical topics such as religion, Emotivism, The Vienna Circle movement, the Verification Principle, the intersection of physics and philosophy, as well as many other areas that will bend your mind.

Jeff Hawley is a Graduate student in the Master of Arts Liberal Studies program at Rutgers-Camden with a focus on Philosophy. Undergraduate study at the University of Arizona in Philosophy with an emphasis on Ethics. His main area of focus is the Philosophy of Sound and the history of analytic philosophy, particularly Logical Positivism.

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Some links on topics mentioned in the episode
Jeff's article for Philosophy news - https://philosophynews.com/whip-philosophers-july-2022/
- Verification Principle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verificationism
- The Vienna Circle. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vienna_Circle
- Emotivism. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emotivism
- Werner Erhard and ‘est’. http://www.wernererhard.com/
- Anti-natalism and philosophical pessimism. https://iai.tv/articles/human-consciousness-a-tragic-misstep-auid-2352
- George Jones.  Jeff's current jam  … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpCJ9KEOgdo

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Joe "Soulman" Valiente from the band Phunk Junkeez joins us on Episode 2. He talks about playing illegal warehouse raves and clubs in the 90's around the Phoenix area, to giving Kyle his first break touring with some fun road stories. We get into the art DJ'ing, having the "ilities" of life when you don't have a GED, being on the set of the movie Tommy Boy, and more.
thephunkjunkeez.com
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Fred Mascherino of The Color Fred and Taking Back Sunday join us on episode one of Loose Connection. We talked about the death of Emo, what started to change, and how that affected Fred's path. He also talked about recently starting his own record label, producing his daughter's music, and more. We dipped into some alien and UFO talk as well.

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Does Karma exist and what conspiracy theories do you believe? Kyle gives an update on his birth father after they talked about finding his birth parents recently on the brainstorming episode. Kyle and Chris briefly discuss this and what's brewing with interviews and future episodes as they prepare to launch proper Loose Connection Episodes.

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Kyle and Chris brainstorm on what the concept of "Loose Connection" will manifest into. They also discuss how Kyle is processing what it means to meet his biological parents late in life after being adopted, and the value we put on a surname.

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