The Drop the Needle Podcast

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  • Ep. 49 - The Code We Live By: LAPD Stories, Freemasonry & Music with Raymond Foster
    What do LAPD car chases, Freemasonry myths, and Baroque music have in common? Raymond Foster.

    In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott interviews Raymond Foster, a retired LAPD lieutenant and author. They discuss Raymond's extensive career in law enforcement, including memorable stories from his time on the force, and delve into his involvement with Freemasonry, exploring its myths, symbols, and relevance in today's society. The conversation also touches on Raymond's musical journey, his eclectic taste in music, and the songs that resonate with him personally. The episode concludes with reflections on personal growth and the importance of having a code to live by.

    Takeaways

    Raymond Foster has a diverse background in law enforcement and writing.

    He shares a memorable high-speed chase story from his LAPD days.

    Freemasonry is often misunderstood, with many myths surrounding it.

    The importance of mentorship and guidance in today's society is emphasized.

    Music plays a significant role in Raymond's life, influencing his experiences.

    He believes in the potential renaissance of Freemasonry among younger generations.

    Symbols in Freemasonry have deep meanings and moral lessons.

    Raymond's eclectic musical taste includes jazz, classical, and country.

    He reflects on the importance of having a personal code to live by.

    The conversation highlights the connection between personal growth and music. 


    Sound bites

    "I showed up and I was number 101."

    "I probably still hold the record."

    "I love Baroque music."


    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Raymond Foster

    01:12 Raymond's Journey in Law Enforcement

    04:07 Memorable LAPD Stories

    11:16 Understanding Freemasonry

    15:55 Debunking Myths about Freemasonry

    20:36 The Structure of Freemasonry

    28:20 The Future of Freemasonry

    29:48 The Need for Mentorship in Modern Society

    31:06 Understanding Masonic Symbols

    34:49 Musical Journey: From Boot Camp to Jazz

    41:20 The Soundtrack of Life: Musical Influences

    52:02 Songs that Resonate: Personal Connections to Music

    54:06 Living by a Code

    54:44 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude


    57 min
  • 55: Episode 48 | Messages from Archangel Michael: Inside a Powerful Angelic Channeling Experience with Heather Sprigg

    Prepare for one of the most powerful episodes ever released on Drop the Needle.

    In Episode 48, medium and spiritual channel Heather Sprigg steps into a state of deep connection, bringing through the voice, energy, and guidance of Archangel Michael in real time.

    This isn’t theory.
    This isn’t storytelling.
    This is live angelic communication that shifts the atmosphere as it happens.

    Host Jim Alstott speaks with Heather about her journey from crippling anxiety to profound spiritual awakening, a path that ultimately led her to channel multiple angels and work directly with soul creation, cleansing, and transition.

    Together, they explore:

    ✨ How Heather channels Archangel Michael and other angelic beings
    ✨ Why angels are frustrated that humans aren’t listening
    ✨ What actually blocks your prayers and divine communication
    ✨ The truth about angel incarnations and misconceptions
    ✨ The peaceful process of soul release and Heather’s role in it
    ✨ The ascension changes humanity is facing right now
    ✨ Heather’s upcoming book Hello Halo and her mission to restore faith

    As Archangel Michael comes through, he shares messages that are both grounding and urgent, a call for humanity to reconnect with faith, intuition, and divine guidance.

    If you’ve ever felt your angels around you… but didn’t know how to hear them… this episode may open something within you.

    #DropTheNeedlePodcast #ArchangelMichael #AngelicChanneling #SpiritualAwakening #Mediumship #HeatherSprigg

     

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 48 Your Angels Are Trying to Reach You: A Conversation with Heather Sprigg

    Prepare for one of the most powerful episodes ever released on Drop the Needle.


    In Episode 48, medium and spiritual channel Heather Sprigg steps into a state of deep connection, bringing through the voice, energy, and guidance of Archangel Michael in real time.

    This isn’t theory.

    This isn’t storytelling.
    This is live angelic communication that shifts the atmosphere as it happens.

    Host Jim Alstott speaks with Heather about her journey from crippling anxiety to profound spiritual awakening, a path that ultimately led her to channel multiple angels and work directly with soul creation, cleansing, and transition.

    Together, they explore:

    ✨ How Heather channels Archangel Michael and other angelic beings

    ✨ Why angels are frustrated that humans aren’t listening
    ✨ What actually blocks your prayers and divine communication
    ✨ The truth about angel incarnations and misconceptions
    ✨ The peaceful process of soul release and Heather’s role in it
    ✨ The ascension changes humanity is facing right now
    ✨ Heather’s upcoming book Hello Halo and her mission to restore faith

    As Archangel Michael comes through, he shares messages that are both grounding and urgent, a call for humanity to reconnect with faith, intuition, and divine guidance.

    If you’ve ever felt your angels around you…but didn’t know how to hear them… this episode may open something within you.


    #DropTheNeedlePodcast #ArchangelMichael #AngelicChanneling #SpiritualAwakening #Mediumship #HeatherSprigg

     

    1 hr 2 min
  • 53: Ep 47 | Beyond the Veil: The Power of Past Life Healing with Kristine Ovsepian

    What if the emotional patterns, fears, or physical symptoms you’re carrying… didn’t start in this lifetime?

    In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle, Jim sits down with Kristine Ovsepian, certified clinical hypnotherapist, intuitive healer, and author, to explore the remarkable world of past life regression, hypnotherapy, and the subconscious mind’s ability to heal.

    Kristine shares her personal journey into hypnotherapy after experiencing profound emotional and physical distress, and reveals how past life regression can illuminate the hidden roots of our present-day struggles.

    Together, they dive deep into:
    ✨ Why hypnosis is a natural state we all enter daily
    ✨ How past life memories influence current behaviours, relationships, and symptoms
    ✨ Why guidance is essential for safe emotional release
    ✨ The role of energy, intention, and music in healing
    ✨ How inner child work blends with past life regression
    ✨ What her books Living Through Choice and Wisdom Unbounded are really teaching us
    ✨ Why intuition is your greatest built-in navigation system

    This episode is a gentle yet transformative reminder that healing is not only possible, it’s already within you.

    If you're curious about past lives, emotional freedom, subconscious work, or spiritual growth… this conversation is going to resonate deeply.

    1 hr
  • Episode 47 Beyond the Veil: The Power of Past Life Healing with Kristine Ovsepian

    What if the emotional patterns, fears, or physical symptoms you’re carrying… didn’t start in this lifetime?

    In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle, Jim sits down with Kristine Ovsepian, certified clinical hypnotherapist, intuitive healer, and author, to explore the remarkable world of past life regression, hypnotherapy, and the subconscious mind’s ability to heal.

    Kristine shares her personal journey into hypnotherapy after experiencing profound emotional and physical distress, and reveals how past life regression can illuminate the hidden roots of our present-day struggles.

    Together, they dive deep into:

    ✨ Why hypnosis is a natural state we all enter daily
    ✨ How past life memories influence current behaviours, relationships, and symptoms
    ✨ Why guidance is essential for safe emotional release
    ✨ The role of energy, intention, and music in healing
    ✨ How inner child work blends with past life regression
    ✨ What her books Living Through Choice and Wisdom Unbounded are really teaching us
    ✨ Why intuition is your greatest built-in navigation system

    This episode is a gentle yet transformative reminder that healing is not only possible, it’s already within you.

    If you're curious about past lives, emotional freedom, subconscious work, or spiritual growth… this conversation is going to resonate deeply.

    1 hr
  • 51: Ep. 46 | The Science of the Soul: Authentic Awakening with Kelly Schwegel

    What if science and spirituality were never meant to be opposites, but partners?
    In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott sits down with Kelly Schwegel, a spiritual mentor, healer, and teacher who bridges neuroscience with ancient wisdom to help people rediscover their true essence.

    Kelly opens up about her awakening journey, from early clairvoyant experiences to using hypnosis, meditation, and energy work to heal trauma and reclaim her voice. She explains how authenticity, self-love, and sensitivity are not weaknesses but gateways to empowerment, and why the Essenes’ ancient philosophy still guides her modern-day practice.

    Together, Jim and Kelly explore:
    ✨ The intersection of quantum physics and consciousness
    🧠 How hypnosis rewires the brain for transformation
    💫 Why sensitivity is your greatest superpower
    🔥 The Phoenix Method, turning trauma into triumph
    🎵 How music and frequency open the soul to healing

    Whether you’re curious about the science behind spirituality or walking your own path of awakening, this episode will remind you that healing is not a destination; it’s a return to authenticity.

    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 46 The Science of the Soul: Authentic Awakening with Kelly Schwegel

    What if science and spirituality were never meant to be opposites, but partners?

    In this powerful episode of Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott sits down with Kelly Schwegel, a spiritual mentor, healer, and teacher who bridges neuroscience with ancient wisdom to help people rediscover their true essence.

    Kelly opens up about her awakening journey, from early clairvoyant experiences to using hypnosis, meditation, and energy work to heal trauma and reclaim her voice. She explains how authenticity, self-love, and sensitivity are not weaknesses but gateways to empowerment, and why the Essenes’ ancient philosophy still guides her modern-day practice.

    Together, Jim and Kelly explore:

    ✨ The intersection of quantum physics and consciousness
    🧠 How hypnosis rewires the brain for transformation
    💫 Why sensitivity is your greatest superpower
    🔥 The Phoenix Method, turning trauma into triumph
    🎵 How music and frequency open the soul to healing

    Whether you’re curious about the science behind spirituality or walking your own path of awakening, this episode will remind you that healing is not a destination; it’s a return to authenticity.

    1 hr 11 min
  • 50: Ep.45 - Navigating Spiritual Awakenings and the Mystical Realm with Nate Scripture

    In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott welcomes Nate Scripture, a television media producer turned spiritual healer. Nate shares his fascinating journey from working on high-profile documentaries with National Geographic and Discovery Channel to experiencing a spiritual awakening in 2019.

    This life-altering event led him to explore Reiki, psychic development, and energy healing, eventually transitioning into providing spiritual guidance and healing services. Nate covers intriguing topics from ancient archeological mysteries to modern-day energy practices. 

    1 hr 7 min
  • 49: Ep.44 - Exploring Spiritual Gifts with Julie Ryan

    In this episode of the Drop the Needle Podcast, host Jim Alstott converses with Julie Ryan, a psychic medium, medical intuitive, and serial entrepreneur, about her unique spiritual gifts. Julie discusses her journey from a successful businesswoman to discovering and developing her psychic abilities, including remote viewing, energy healing, and communicating with spirits and deceased loved ones. She also explains what happens during the dying process and introduces her upcoming course in Atlanta. The episode is interspersed with anecdotes from Julie's experiences, and listeners get to know about her book "Angelic Attendants: What Really Happens As We Transition From This Life Into The Next," which she offers for free to anyone interested. 

    55 min
  • 48: Ep.43 - Exploring Haunted Spaces and Energy Clearing with Psychic Medium Joseph D'Airo

    Join host Jim Alstott on the Drop the Needle Podcast as he welcomes special guest Joseph D'Airo, a psychic medium from Long Island, New York, mentored by the renowned Pat Longo. In this episode, Joseph shares his experiences in clearing homes and businesses of unwanted afterlife visitors and discusses the dynamics of energy clutter. Listen as Joseph recounts fascinating stories from haunted spaces, provides insights into his methods for spirit communication, and offers practical advice for individuals feeling uneasy in their own homes. 

     

    This episode's Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0bdmYahemWEXnf9xTqbPuP?si=33af0cdfe9d14c0b

    51 min

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The Drop the Needle Podcast is a series of honest, open conversations built around three things that shape how we live: spirituality, mindset, and music.

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