MAKE MOVES

MAKE MOVES

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MAKE MOVES episodes

  • S2 Ep.8: Alan Kozlowski - Photographer, Filmmaker, Musician, Seeker

    MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.8 feat. Alan Kozlowski, Photographer, Film Maker, Musician, Seeker, and being "The Guy that Everybody Trusts"

    Alan discusses:

    • His career that spans photography, filmmaking and film industry, music, and then some
    • His approach to being immersed in the moment
    • A lifelong friendship with Ravi Shankar
    • Losing everything and staring over
    • Working with Rock and Roll royalty
    • Finding the right teachers
    • Using the right tool for the job
    • Winning Oscars
    • Passing down musical knowledge from heart-to-heart
    • Going all-in for the things he loves

    With permission, this episode features a segment of the tune Pineapple Express off of U.S. Elevator's self titled album.

    MM S2 Ep.8 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2z3san1

    MM S2 Ep.8 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2yeLMoP

    MM S2 Ep.8 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi

    MM S2 Ep.8 Download: http://bit.ly/2ieTnsR

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    1 hr 7 min
  • S2 Ep.7: Ali Hussainy - Fisherman, Outdoor-media Mogul, and Host of Local Knowledge

    MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.7 feat. Ali Hussainy, fisherman, outdoor-media mogul, and host of best-in-class fishing TV show Local Knowledge.

    Ali discusses:

    • The ups and downs of fishing like a bad-ass
    • How he turned a love of fishing and knowledge of media into creative win
    • Starting BD Outdoors - the biggest outdoor website on the net
    • The all-in proposition of launching Local Knowledge - a best in class TV show about fishing
    • The unpredictability of the ocean
    • Why he isn't afraid to look stupid or make mistakes on camera
    • Making the culture behind fishing visible
    • Taking risks and feeling the sweet sting of ambition
    • Fishing with friends and experiences that are more important than catching fish

    With permission, this episode features some of the tune That's Just What I Do by Adam J the Freestyle Fisherman.

    MM S2 Ep.7 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2x05lg7

    MM S2 Ep.7 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2xKzWxJ

    MM S2 Ep.7 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi

    MM S2 Ep.7 Download: http://bit.ly/2gofmkn

    MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com

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    MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK

    MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

    40 min
  • S2 Ep.6: Michael Nouri - Actor & Speaker of the Truth

    MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.6 feat. Michel Nouri, actor and speaker of the truth. Silver screen, TV, and stage -- this guys has been there!

    Michael discusses:

    • His recent role as Bob Guccione in Manhunt: Unibomber on Discovery
    • An upcoming film, Woman Walks Ahead, with Jessica Chastain
    • The unpredictability of the business
    • The unique cultural impact of being from Iraqi/Irish descent
    • Learning a lesson the hard way and the importance of auditioning
    • Confidence, arrogance, and a healthy ego
    • Keeping it all inside
    • Playing guitar and being a musician
    • Self soothing
    • The neurotic and infantile desire to want the attention of everybody
    • Meditation
    • And a few other unexpected topics...

    With permission, this episode features a bit of the tune Heartbreak off of Mike Casey's new album The Sound of Surprise: Live at the Side Door.

    MM S2 Ep.6 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2xTDukP

    MM S2 Ep.6 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2r3D3Cw

    MM S2 Ep.6 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi

    MM S2 Ep.6 Download: http://bit.ly/2fDsfTp

    MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com

    MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn

    MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK

    MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

    45 min
  • S2 Ep.5: Trixie Minx - Dancer, Producer, and NOLA-based Burlesque Innovator

    MAKE MOVES S2 Ep. 5 feat. Trixie Minx, dancer, producer, and New Orleans-based burlesque innovator. Trixie schools John on the world of burlesque and challenges a few assumptions. She talks about:

    • The goal of burlesque
    • How burlesque found her
    • The collaborative nature of the artform
    • Dancing in venues ranging from a crawfish boil to the Kennedy Center
    • The unexpected demographics of the burlesque audience
    • Her biggest fears and her grandma's last words
    • The comic roots of burlesque
    • Mixing jewish faith with the art of strip tease
    • Being empowered and killing them with kindness

    With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a segment of the track off of Jim Stephens' Full Tilt Boogie Band's album On Our Way to Forever.

    MM S2 Ep.5 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2fmLwZF

    MM S2 Ep.5 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2fmHeS3

    MM S2 Ep.5 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi

    MM S2 Ep.5 Download:http://bit.ly/2h6fa5i

    MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com

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    MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

    1 hr
  • S2 Ep.4: Glen Phillips - Musician, Thinker, Frontman for Toad the Wet Sprocket

    MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.4 feat. Glen Phillips, musician, thinker, and frontman for Toad the Wet Sprocket. Glen opens up and shares deep personal thoughts on a wide range of topics including:

    • Music and his new album Swallowed by the New
    • His unexpected path in the music business
    • Self sabotage
    • Finding his place in a musical community
    • Family
    • Divorce
    • Mental health and self care
    • The myth of materialism
    • The continuum of grief and praise
    • Sad songs that lean toward the light
    • Imposter syndrome
    • God and things of the spiritual realm

    With Glen's permission, this episode features the tune Leaving Oldtown off his most recent album Swallowed by the New, and Gabriel off his album Coyote Sessions.

    MM S2 Ep.4 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2wMawCC

    MM S2 Ep.4 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2eKEddA

    MM S2 Ep.4 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2gPjTvT

    MM S2 Ep.4 Download: http://bit.ly/2gQvzyA

    MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com

    MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn

    MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK

    MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

    1 hr 18 min
  • S2 Ep.3: Charles Phoenix - Showman, Humorist, Americana Ambassador

    MAKE MOVES Season 2 Ep.3 feat. Charles Phoenix, showman, humorist, and Americana ambassador. Charles discusses many things including:

    • Celebrating classic and kitchy American life and style
    • How mid-century modern is his muse
    • His book Addicted to Americana
    • Approaching the world as a themepark
    • Looking through the layers of time
    • His measures of success
    • Finding treasures and time warps
    • Meeting Huell Howser
    • Why he switched from historian to entertainer
    • Being a visual learner
    • Disguising history as humor and humor as history

    With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a tune by Leon Foster Thomas called "Dubplate Swing" off the album "Metamorphosis."

    MM S2 Ep.3 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2ws1yZE

    MM S2 Ep.3 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2wmQr5H

    MM S2 Ep.3 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2enAHWr

    MM S2 Ep.3 Download: http://bit.ly/2wWIHJ6

    MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com

    MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn

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    MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

    57 min
  • S2 Ep.2: Dan Mancina - Blind Skater, Boundary Pusher, Force of Nature

    MAKE MOVES Season 2 Ep.2 feat. Dan Mancina, blind skater, boundary pusher, and force of nature. Dan discusses:

    • His love of skating.
    • Grieving the loss of his vision.
    • Relearning to live without sight.
    • Getting the courage to try new tricks.
    • Adaptive hacks to skating.
    • Determination.
    • Pouring ourselves into something we love.
    • Goals -- First blind astronaut, reality TV show, skydiving.
    • Battling other people's expectations.
    • Making your own happiness.

    With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a tune by HUW called "Foot Down" off the album "Music from the Multiverse."

    MM S2 Ep.2 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2w3ryMl

    MM S2 Ep.2 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2vlpQTG

    MM S2 Ep.2 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2vlqCzV

    MM S2 Ep.2 Download: http://bit.ly/2vbof70

    MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com

    MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn

    MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK

    MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

    48 min
  • S2 Ep.1: Bill Frisell - Guitar Icon & Genre Defying Human

    MAKE MOVES Season 2 Ep.1 feat. Bill Frisell, guitar icon and genre defying human. Bill discusses:

    • Searching for new musical ideas after playing guitar for over five decades.
    • Motivations -- not fame or money -- for playing music.
    • The cool part about getting old.
    • His new album, "When You Wish Upon A Star."
    • Living in Seattle and moving back to NY.
    • His desire to try new things but preference for feeling safe.
    • Knowing when a piece of music is "done."

    With permission, this episode features a bit of the classic tune Moon River, off of Bill's recent album "When You Wish Upon a Star."

    MM S2 Ep.1 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2wheeFk

    MM S2 Ep.1 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2ibLCHb

    MM S2 Ep.1 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2w987Cx

    MM S2 Ep.1 Download: http://bit.ly/2w7Qi6R

    MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com

    MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn

    MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK

    MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

    37 min
  • S1 Ep. 13 - Bonus Episode: Season 1 Wrap Up

    MAKE MOVES Bonus Episode 13 - Season Wrap Up: Guest host Laura Lambert interviews regular host John Hammond. John shares the big lessons he learned from each episode in Season 1. John's short list of takeaways highlight the unique characteristics of each guest, as well as how the lessons-learned have been powerful in transforming his own life. John also shares some of his motivations and hopes for the podcast.

    With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a bit of the title track off of Michael Blake's new album Red Hook Soul.

    1 hr 12 min
  • S1 Ep.12 Part 2: Anthony Wilson, Guitarist, Composer, Creative Wanderer

    MAKE MOVES 12 - Part 2 feat. Anthony Wilson, guitarist, composer, arranger, and creative wanderer who follows his ears. Anthony describes his early childhood fascination with music and sketches out the balancing act of being a free spirit and a disciplined practitioner of music. Anthony reveals some candid thoughts with John about his father-son relationship with Gerald Wilson, the great jazz luminary. There is some nuanced and slightly heady conversation about the movement of individual voices throughout harmonic structures. Anthony describes the various stages of his musical education, including the things he learned about the guitar from legendary guitar teacher Ted Greene. The interview closes with some soul searching statements about taking creative risk and being artistically vulnerable.

    With Anthony's permission, episode 12 part 2 features a portion of the songs Arcadia and Shabby Bird, which are off his most recent album Frogtown.

    1 hr 18 min

About MAKE MOVES

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MAKE MOVES is an interview based show, hosted by John Hammond, that peeks into the minds of creative risk takers, and those who support them, by thinking – and doing things – differently. Guests include musicians and music industry visionaries, architects, journalists, farmers, dancers, artists, authors, designers, craftsmen, photographers, etc., etc., etc. Some guests are already famous, some are on the way, and some will never survive, but they all have fascinating human stories to tell. The overarching goal of the show is to help understand and humanize creative doers and their support networks, while exploring their work as an extension of who creatives are as people.