Mind & Matter with Foose

Nick Doak introduces me (& you all) to the very talented Luke O'Brien. Nick is long time friend, most known as musician turned entrepreneur who has built his music knowledge to sharing with others through music lessons creating the very successful West Chester Music Academy.

His friend is Luke O'Brien & they collaborate on children's based songs posted to YouTube on the Lukey The Bird channel. (https://youtu.be/OUsAnhyNu0I?si=PbhjYOuqXcGp3rEp)

We also talk about Nick's book he has authored: The First Year of Music Lessons: The Secret Playbook Every Parent Needs to Support Their Child’s Musical Journey. You can buy it on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4vAADaI

Find WCMA on Instagram @wcmusicacademy

WCMA https://www.wcmusicacademy.com/

Luke's projects:

Not Pizza on IG @drinknotpizza

For Photography: https://www.lukeobriencreative.com/

Music: IG @lukeobrienmusic

My dad here is 87, 8 + decades of life.

Who gets to interview their dad and ask them anything not as their dad but as another human.

This was a profound experience for me and I suggest sitting down and asking your dad about his life.

I hope to get a part 2 as I ran out of time.

I met local filmmaker Mike Zolomji & his cast at the 2025 West Chester Film Festival. We had Mike in studio to talk about his short film "R.I.P. Kevin the Man" about friendship.

Mike & friends are back in studio to talk about the prequel "Becoming the Man", how they met and the latest short film that again made it's way to WC film fest.

📺 "R.I.P. Kevin the Man"

https://youtu.be/0tEdq7jlLc4?is=pjiKz45QGPLmDM7s

IG @becoming_the_man_movie

> DJ HA (Ryan) is a Philadelphia-based DJ known for high-energy sets blending Drum & Bass, Jungle, House, and Bass music. His dynamic style and crowd-focused performances have made him a favorite at clubs, festivals, and events throughout the region.

Tag along as I learn how he moved through the music world to what he's up to in the Chester County music scene.

IG @ryandjha

🖥 www.djhamusic.com

📺 https://youtu.be/xVPe5tzO6rw?feature=shared

Got a chance to talk to author, dietician & fellow rucking enthusiast Kayla Girgen. We talk about her book rucking and other stuff!

John is a vet 🫡🇺🇲, accomplished athlete in track & field (ret), Olympic Weightlifting, & CrossFit. He's an advocate for adaptive athletes and programs, speaking to state and federal government about making spaces for people who are less able bodied to perform.

He's the founder of Adaptive Athletics Foundation MD. Supporting the disabled community through equipment procurement & coaching certifications.

www.adaptiveathleticsmd.org

I met Frank rucking through my town (West Chester, PA) He didn't know he was rucking! 😀

He was training for his a really long walk, for many a pilgrimage, a physical challenge.

Join me as we learn how & why Frank decided to walk 500 miles and what he experienced along the way...

Keith Rural makes an appearance on WCHE's All Politics are Local w/host Barry D.

Barry speaks to Keith about his latest song spoof about a Chester County's Director of Voter services.

All in fun just a short bit. 🤪

Following my interview about More Perfect Union I'm hot on the path of community, collaboration & service!

Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a nationwide nonprofit that builds community, supports veterans, service members, their families & anyone really that wants to stay active, connected, and healthy through fitness-driven events, programs and peer camaraderie.

I'm speaking with Chapter Captain Paul Houck and PA State Coordinator Heather Jordan.

✔️ out the FREE app https://members.teamrwb.org/login?_ga=2.50378921.1853971884.1763143940-1174571802.1761137123

🌎🖥 TeamRWB.org

IG @teamrwbphilly

FB Team Red, White & Blue

I say it quite often our super power as humans is in collaboration! Join my conversation w/ Melissa Sims. She's the Philadelphia Chapter and PA Brickyard Captain for the organization More Perfect Union. She has a military background currently works with the National Parks Service. We found each other through a local meet-up invite to find out more about MPU and what they do. Listen in and get involved!

https://www.mpu.us/

IG @mpu_philadelphia