Greetings my friends, I hope all is well. Happy Easter Sunday. I hope you enjoy this podcast of me discussing my recent health, faith explorations and John Wick movies. An interesting mix of things, no doubt, but hey, we all have some strange things about us. If you want to further support my channel, don't forget to check out my Reaction channel on YouTube, where I react to all types of music. Check out the chapters to this podcast down below. God bless you guys and see you very soon.

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00:00: Intro

01:00: Personal Updates: Eczema, Topical Steroid Withdrawal, and Faith (Christianity)

06:13: Why does John Wick work? John Wick 1

10:40: John Wick 2

15:00: John Wick 3

19:30: John Wick 4

27:40: Ranking of John Wick movies & Outro

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P.S.

To contact me, please email: [email protected]

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danieldraper_/ ⁠

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DraperReacts

Here's my Goodreads page: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/121024372-daniel-draper ⁠

And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: ⁠https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

James Wilson-Rhead is a Composer, Musician, Lecturer at Point Blank University, and also runs an alternative Music project called 'Kibbokid'. 

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Thank you so much James for coming on the podcast and discussing your plethora of knowledge. The Arts are the reason I keep on living, and it's a pleasure to discuss these sensitive and powerful things with an individual such as yourself. Please check out his projects, links, and chapters to this podcast down below. 

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James Wilson-Rhead's links:

Website: https://www.jwrmusic.uk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwrhead/

Kibbokid's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZJs1vuKegAJ0Hbfk1DOYE?si=zTzKEjFbRryEsunVuSxp2Q 

Other Links: https://linktr.ee/jwrhead 

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Chapters:

00:00: How would you define yourself?

01:15: What advice you tell your younger self or another aspiring Musician? 

08:25: The timeline of James' different careers. Jazz, Film Scoring, etc.

16:00: Why take the academic route? Love for Reading, Brian Eno, and appreciation of Teachers.

36:40: How important is Music in Film?

46:45: Where does Art come from?

01:03:40: Difference in commissioned work versus your own. 

01:14:00: Inspiration for different musical acts - Kibbokid and English Politics. 

01:28:30: Exemplary Countries in the World (Scandinavia) 

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P.S.

To contact me, please email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieldraper_/ 

Here's my Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/121024372-daniel-draper 

And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Robbie Waldron is a Coach, Personal Trainer, Entrepreneur, and founder of The ADHD Fitness Club.

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Thank you Robbie for this episode. It was a barrel of laughs, fun, and learning. We have very similar taste in hobbies and comedy, so when we talk, it's like talking to a family member - I can't wait for part 2. Check out Robbie's links and the chapters of this podcast down below, and thank you for listening.

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00:00: Intro, building your own business, The ADHD Fitness Club and medicines.

09:40: Western World doesn't have a good relationship with Struggle, Father relationships.

15:30: What's more important: a support system, or Inner Fire?

22:45: What challenges you as a trainer?

28:40: Can you teach an old dog new tricks and who do you go to for advice?

35:20: Sympathising with the Shadow - what if you went down that dark path? How do you operate?

49:12: Clubs (such as book clubs or art clubs) are underrated; why?

53:00: Reading & recommendations from Robbie and I, and how to read

56:50: Where does your love for Comedy come from? Joe Rogan, Joey Diaz, Russell Brand etc.

01:00:10: Jordan Peterson, Staring into the Abyss, suffering makes you human. 

01:10:45: Long-term visions for ADHD Fitness Club, controlling addiction and impulse control; helping others.

01:16:30: The Role of Music for Robbie Waldron, success, money not equaling happiness. 

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Robbie's Links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbie_adhdfitness/ 

Book a Call w/ Robbie: https://linktr.ee/adhdcoachrobbie 

Our reading recommendations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQIfmsn6SzLLLPk7bVC6yOzFOt4XtfeZQSB9ZSE-qQ4/edit?usp=sharing  

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P.S.

To contact me, please email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieldraper_/ 

Here's my Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/121024372-daniel-draper 

And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Also, Siri interrupts at 01:17:45ish, my bad.

Scarlett Sangster is an Author, Editor, Journalist and founder of Bracknell Writers Group.

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Thank you Scarlett for your fantastic knowledge and insight to writing, fiction, and life. I'm thankful for you and this conversation, and I cannot wait to read "In Search Of Peter Pan". Please check out her links down below in addition to the chapters of this podcast. Thanks for listening. 

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00:00: Intro, Inspiration for her new novel "In Search Of Peter Pan", Kate Bush and family

05:00: Tarantino, trusting your characters, and trusting the reader

12:45: The editing process, honesty, publishing, dealing with agents

19:00: Celebrities getting published - unfair for smaller authors

22:05: Why do you write?

26:55: What inspired you to write and non-linear story telling

37:20: Favourite authors and recommendations

43:20: What makes a good book and which book changed your life?

46:55: Film, experience with that, and idiotic internships

52:45: Long term goals, dream job, teaching, and mentors

59:55: Pros and cons with self-publishing, having too many books, university, and academic thinking

01:12:15: In person experience for writing, fantasy, time, and character names

01:28:58: Advice for aspiring writers, creatives, and drafts

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Scarlett's Links:

Website: https://www.scarlettsangster.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarlettgracehs/?hl=en 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScarlettGraceHS

Brackwell Writers Group: https://www.bracknellwritersgroup.co.uk 

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P.S.

To contact me, please email: [email protected]

And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Tessa Rohrig is a Yoga Teacher, Yogi, and founder of Yin and Yoga.

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Thank you so much Tessa for being on the podcast and sharing your fantastic insight and knowledge with us all. You've affected countless lives and people around you, and we're incredibly grateful. Please check out Tessa's links and chapters to this podcast down below, and thank you for listening. 

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00:00: Intro 

01:30: What's changed in Yoga since you've started? 

05:00: Is getting a Yoga Qualification too easy these days? Is there a problem with having no regulations?

09:45: Differences in the East & West. Philosophy, moving meditation, going back to the basics

16:00: Mystical and Mysterious Eastern Philosophy 

20:10: Yoga with Adriene, downsides of practicing online, connecting to your body, Science

31:20 Feeling things that your body is telling you, inward reflection = easier to identify issues, life in Italy & Holland

45:45: Allergies, Fascia, digestive disorders, Chinese Medicine, chiropractors

54:20: Tessa & I Interrupt each other 3 times in a row, Yoga Retreats, future of travel 

58:30: Instinctual Living, Creative thinking 

01:06:40: Advice to yogis, students, teachers & humans (Find What Feels Good). 

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Tessa Rohrig's Links:

Website: https://www.yinandyoga.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_yinandyoga_/ 

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P.S.

To contact me, please email: [email protected]

And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Hello my friends, I hope all is well. This was a new style of podcast for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Doing these thought/analysis videos allows me to formulate my opinions and takes on the novel/film at hand, so I'm going to try and keep doing them. Find the chapters written below, and I'll see you all soon. Sending love and health to you and your family. 

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00:00: Intro + Plot Overview 

05:24: Interesting Structures and Characters; Why It Works, What I Loved

09:00: Charlotte Brontë and Jane Eyre being one

10:45: Mary and Diane being Anne and Emily Brontë - Beautiful and emotional.

13:00: My Next Reads from Daunt Bookshop in Baker Street: Hemingway, Orwell, Tolstoy and Dostoevsky 

14:40: St. John and the Importance of his character (why end the book with him? Emphasises the religious theme). 

16:40: Classical Literature and the unorthodox approach 

20:20: My GoodReads page, struggle with reading Jane Eyre

23:15: Final Thoughts and Charlotte's fantastic and creative use of Grammar

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P.S.

To contact me, please email: [email protected]

And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Dillon West is a Golf Professional and Athlete for the University of Alabama.

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Thank you my brother Dillon for this insane podcast - we had such a good time. It's just constant laughter and meaningful conversation (which is in my opinion the best type of conversation), and I'm grateful for your presence. Check out the topics we spoke about and Dillon's links down below. 

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0:00: Intro

0:45: Life now versus life a year ago. What has changed?

06:00: Difficulties after university, changing career paths, knowing what to do

11:20: Being high-value, Napoleon Hill, David Goggins, Time

19:10: Relationships, ignoring mediocrity, needs in a human, California and speaking Truth

23:50: Jordan Peterson and censorship, The Art of conversation, Twitter (Why it's terrible), banning TikTok

38:00: Western Medicine, animal-based diet, eczema, being grateful 

44:20: Adapting to new environments, having that 'it', Comedy, Dave Chapelle and Prince Charles' Eggs

57:30: Harry & Meghan, Rasicm, Southern Hospitality, Ellen Degeneres and Kanye West

01:12:00: Clothing putting you in a mind set, Rolex, Watches 

01:18:20: Why glamour is important, raising children, and the importance of your Grandfather 

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Dillon West's links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dillonwest_/

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P.S.

To contact me, please email: [email protected]

And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

I also think my dog barked and you can hear it in this podcast, so I'm sorry about that haha - I hope you enjoy this episode all the same.

Sean Wisnewski is an Artist and YouTube Thumbnail Designer.

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My brother Sean, thank you so much for this podcast. Time flew by and we need to do another one. Thank you for discussing these topics with me and being one of the best people I've ever worked with. The chapters and links to his platforms are down below. 

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00:00: Intro 

01:30: How you started and got involved with Digital Design

8:45: What got you into making Thumbnails? What interested you? Mysterious, popular

10:40: Practicing Art in a non-business sense. Is making it a business a mistake for creativity and your own health?

13:55: Feeling like you never having time to do things. How can we fix that? Social media, the process, the 60% point

19:20: Purposely struggling 

25:50: Starting work and finishing it. Why?

28:50: Artists hating their own work. Could that be a good thing, or is it unhealthy?

35:50: Importance of client/professional relationship and the problems with big YouTubers

45:00: The problem with 'meta' Thumbnails on YouTube & MrBeast

56:00: Taking pride in your work

01:01:00: Getting in at the right time and treating clients with respect

01:14:00: Outro and advice for creatives/people

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Sean's links:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/sean_wisnewski

Instagram: https://www.instragram.com/seanwisnewski.art

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seanwisnewskiart

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P.S.

To contact me, please email: [email protected]

And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Camatriix is a content creator based in London.

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Thank you my brother Camatriix for the wonderful conversation. You're an inspiration to all content creators and people alike, and are so giving in what you do. All of his links are down below under the chapters.

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00:00: Start, cold weather - classic British conversation topic.

01:38: Streaming, content creation, community and growing up in London

11:28: World Cup, passion of Spanish speaking countries

14:30: Why Football is an important part of life

20:45: Cult-like mentality in Football, Swansea & Wales

30:45: University experience in Plymouth

32:30: News & fear mongering

35:40: Religion, decline, prejudice

55:30: Marriage, divorce, how to sustain relationships

01:00:05: Advice for single people, dating apps

01:00:50: Cam gets water intermission break

01:02:38: Cam returns, dating apps, honesty in Eastern Europe

01:05:56: Participating in Marathons, fundraising, Scouts and Bears

01:17:40: Goals for 2023, day-by-day mentality

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Cam's social media links:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camatriix/

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Camatriix

All other links: https://linktr.ee/camatriix

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P.S.

To contact me, please email: [email protected]

And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Ersh1a is an independent Music Artist based in London.

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Thank you my brother Ersh1a for being here and talking with me. All the links to his social media and chapters to this conversation are listed down below.

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00:00: Start

02:05: Doing what you want, conforming to the crowd or not

08:26: Influences now compared to the start of his career

14:15: Would you rather be remembered for paving the way, or being a superstar?

19:45: The potential downsides to the underground scene: gatekeeping, ego problems? 

28:40: A method to a high-streaming song?

32:50: Importance of replay value

39:45: Lost art of cohesive albums and TikTok artists 

50:38: Human connection, VR, money

66:40: Staying out of conflict, apologising

70:00: Ersh1a's Spirit Animal and mythology

73:36: Good deeds and FaceBook

77:00: Dissy Dreams 2.0, 2023 goals, and advice to creatives - new and old

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Ersh1a's links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1d5FhiTiUQOtRmaKtgEXqO?si=wBOGJ2-LQqWhjUiCvr8Mew

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ersh1a/

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P.S.

To contact me, please email: [email protected]

And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper