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Each episode I choose a song from the 50s through the 90s and dive into its history, the story behind the song and other items of interest. Find more stuff at www.howgooditis.com
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A deep house mix done by myself DJ Loski, comprising of tracks by Maya Jane Coles, Atjazz, Nathan G, Phil Asher plus many more. Enjoy. 1. Maya Jane Coles - What They Say 2. Reelsoul Ft. Kyla - For The Love of You (Vocal Mix) 3. Studnitzky - Hauke (Atjazz Base Elements Remix) 4. DJ Le Roi & Ben Moss - Hold On 5. Nathan G - Diamonds In The Sky 6. DJ Dealer & Groove Junkies Ft. Chezere - My Day Has Come (Destroyer Mix) 7. MA1 - High Definition 8. The Layabouts Ft. Shea Soul - Perfectly (The Lay ...
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Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for the Old 97s, hosts “Wheels Off” a show about the messy reality of the creative life. Conversations with musicians, writers, artists, actors, and comedians about the pivotal moments that shaped their work, what it means to create in a digital age and grapple with the challenges, and the joy, of living a creative life.
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A biweekly podcast for readers, by authors. Each episode, Lindsey Sparks and Lindsey Pogue chat about either a book-to-screen adaptation or a popular BookTok book, discuss their latest reads and overflowing TBR lists, and talk about what they're working on right now, usually with a cocktail or glass of wine in hand. Spoilers and tangents are welcome. And swearing. ;)
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Pat McGee, frontman of the Pat McGee Band and a celebrated solo artist, joins Rhett to unpack his career, from his roots as an independent musician in Virginia to his latest projects and collaborations with some of the biggest names in the industry. Pat opens up about his artistic growth, the challenges he's faced navigating the always-changing mus…
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Singer-songwriter Mia Dyson joins Rhett from Los Angeles to talk about her new record Tender Heart, the evolution of her songwriting, and the pursuit of authenticity. Mia and Rhett discuss perseverance, the necessity of making mistakes, and how to get around the negative habit of comparison. Mia shares the story of how she learned to play guitar, a…
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Of all the people in the Beatles’ inner circle, Jane Asher is perhaps the most mysterious. Not because she’s reclusive–far from it, in fact. Jane Asher has spent lots of time on stage and on screens large and small from the time she was a child. But other than newspaper and magazine articles, and maybe a few video clips which survive from the 1960s…
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Emmy-nominated comedian, cartoonist, writer, and actor Asher Perlman joins Rhett from Brooklyn to talk about his new book of cartoons, Well, This Is Me and the creative process behind his work. Asher shares insights on the significance of community, the importance of intuition, and the two discuss the importance of focusing on the daily practice of…
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From an early age Lindsay had a sense there was more to life than met the eye. As an only child she had a rich, imaginary life, full of friends and foe, and worlds within worlds to explore. When Lindsay graduated she thought journalism was her calling, to travel and to tell the truth. She wrote and broadcast for the BBC, among others, from Spain an…
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Sara Rian is an American poet, self-published author, mother, wife, licensed therapist, and griever living in Metro Detroit. She has been drawn to grief poetry ever since her mother's death in 2018. Her mother embraced the power of words through her own love notes and poems and had always wanted to publish a book. As a mental health professional, s…
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Musician and writer Mike Errico joins Rhett to talk about guitars, finding his voice as a musician, and his latest release, 'Shine’, which represents a shift towards more positive and uplifting music. Rhett and Mike break down the songwriting approach of artists like Taylor Swift and Max Martin, the role of teaching, and the importance of laughter …
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I invited my friend Jesse Brisendine back on the show and asked him to see if Amanda would join us. The two are best friends and in the last four months they have been navigating a Mount Everest of a health challenge. Amanda agreed to come on the show. Amanda is an ultra endurance athlete and was in training when things started to go south. Her leg…
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Singer-songwriter Maggie Rose joins Rhett from her home in Nashville to talk about her latest album, No One Gets Out Alive, the evolution of her sound, and how the pandemic influenced her songwriting. Maggie gives us a deep dive into her creative process and explains why her commitment to staying true to herself has finally paid off. Maggie and Rhe…
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Singer-songwriter Alisa Amador joins Rhett to talk about her newly released album, Multitudes. She and Rhett discuss what she learned from making the album, her songwriting process, and the challenges of being a full-time musician. Alisa discusses the significance of sharing songs in Spanish, the importance of setting boundaries and advocating for …
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In case you haven’t heard, we’re on a little bit of a journey, meeting various women who have had an influence on multiple pop songs. In today’s episode we’ll be visiting Rosanna Arquette. The interesting thing here is that whether or not the songs in this episode are about Rosanna has been an on-again, off-again mystery. For a while they’re not, t…
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My guest is Rick Lawrence who is a 3rd generation San Diegan. Rick discusses the spiritual journey he has been on as far back as he can remember. He vowed to read the entire bible front to cover when he was only eleven years old. In the years following he was fascinated with the writings contained in Buddhism, Hinduism, the Koran, and the Upanishad…
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Kurt St. Thomas, filmmaker, author, and radio DJ. joins Rhett to talk about his fascinating career, including time at iconic radio stations and record labels, and his transition into filmmaking. Kurt shares stories from his career in the music industry, his encounters with legendary artists like John Doe and David Bowie, and his unique relationship…
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Kevin Alan Lamb an Author, Poet, and Journalist from Oxford, Michigan joins me on the show this week. He just finished publishing "Love Is in the Details: A Hopeful Journey in Grief." Kevin talks to me about how he navigated through his deep grief to find solace, happiness and hope again. His book "Love is in The Details" is a guidebook for helping…
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In this 200th episode, Rhett welcomes Jane Wiedlin, guitarist for The Go-Gos, acclaimed solo artist, actor, and writer. Jane talks about the early days of The Go-Gos, forming the band amidst the punk scene in LA, and surviving the workload that was required to achieve fame and success. Jane discusses her songwriting process, tells Rhett about the g…
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For the next several episodes, we’re going to take a look at the women who inspired some of the Rock Era’s most iconic songs. There will be six episodes in this series; five of them will concentrate on a specific woman, each of whom inspired multiple songs. The sixth episode will look at several women who each inspired a single song. A couple of th…
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Singer-songwriter Leslie Mendelson joins Rhett from Brooklyn to talk about her new album After The Party, released this week, and the tour she’s about to embark on. Leslie talks about the musical collaborations that took place during the making of the record, including working with legendary producer Peter Asher. Rhett and Leslie discuss the value …
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After this many episodes, it gives me a moment of “Huh, isn’t that interesting” when I start writing the post for an episode and discover that I haven’t covered a song from that particular year before. In this case, that year would be 1956. In retrospect, that shouldn’t be a surprise, given that we’re reaching waaay back into the early days of the …
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Bestselling author Joe Abercrombie dials in from his home in Bath to talk to Rhett about his creative process, the challenges of being a full time writer, and his love for character-focused storytelling. The two discuss the importance of striking a balance between authenticity and narrative structure, pushing through procrastination, and Joe explai…
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Today's guest is author, speaker, and positive entrepreneur Jesse Brisendine. Early last week I noticed that Jesse was going through a life altering situation with his partner Amanda. I asked him to come on the show to share his story with The Next Room audience. Amanda recently started to have some headaches. They would come and go and they didn't…
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Geraldine DeRuiter is an acclaimed author, world-renowned public speaker, and the voice behind the award-winning Everywhereist blog. She joins Rhett to talk about her latest book “If You Can't Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury”. The two discuss what it feels like to release your art into the world, the expectation of being creative o…
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I invited my friend and the extremely talented artist Steve Burrows to come on the show. I first met Steve through my beautiful friend Rose when she fell in love with him and brought him into my life. In 2006 Steve illustrated my children's book "With a Cherry on Top" and then more recently he drew several cool images for "The Next Room." (All by h…
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I was introduced to Chip Bell as Chipper Bro in Santa Barbara in the early 80’s. The place, East Beach. I was a 20 something DJ on KTYD, and he was a 20 something 12 time World Champion Freestyle Frisbee Champion superstar who made a BIG life out of tossing a Frisbee and surfing. Chipper has had a remarkable career, and he's just getting started. W…
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Matthew Milia, frontman of Frontier Ruckus, joins Rhett to talk about the band’s latest album, On The Northline, and how his hometown of Detroit has influenced his writing throughout his career. Matthew tells Rhett about his decision to balance music with a corporate job in advertising, and the two discuss living through different generations of th…
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Jeff Dotseth has over 25 years of sports radio broadcasting experience having hosted shows in the premium morning and afternoon drive time slot for multiple San Diego and Los Angeles stations, as well as "College Football Saturdays" heard nationally on Fox Sports Radio. Jeff is involved with numerous charities including The Alpha Project, Rancho Co…
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Famous Numerologist Glynis McCants is known as Hollywood's "Go-To-Girl" when it comes to Numerology. Her website was created so that everyone can benefit from Glynis' insights into the remarkable world of Numbers. Glynis McCants has been studying Numerology for over 21 years. Her unique method is based on the Pythagoras Number system, which is more…
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Grammy winning musician Clay Ross joins Rhett to discuss his powerful new project, American Patchwork Quartet and their mission to celebrate the immigrant soul of American music. Clay explains how the group of acclaimed musicians came together, the creative process behind the making of the record, and how the project reflects his own “patchwork” jo…
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I welcome my radio sister and friend Kelly Cole on The Next Room. We met in the 80's while working at the Marconi award winning radio station KIFM, San Diego. Kelly's popularity and celebrity in San Diego is akin to Norm from the sitcom "Cheers." Wherever she goes, people know her name, and they shout it out just to grab her attention so they can s…
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With fourteen Detroit Music Awards, Julianne Ankley has been writing heartfelt songs and delivering electric performances for years. To date she has released 4 solo albums and 4 singles. Her songs have been used on national television (WXYZ ABC) for the annual “Woodward Dream Cruise” special, she performed live on the nationally televised “America’…
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Jon Dee Graham is a guitarist and songwriter best known for his critically acclaimed solo records. He joins Rhett to talk about his latest album, what it means to get a major label deal on the cusp of turning 65, and shares stories about his upbringing that led to his decision to become a musician. Jon Dee Graham is a three-time inductee into the A…
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International Evidential Mediums Philip Dykes and Kerry McLeod, who each have over 25 years’ experience; tutor and demonstrate mediumship around the world. Phil and Kerry, born in the UK, were both aware of the Spirit World from a very early age. Both received tuition at the world famous Arthur Findlay College, and were supported by their own mento…
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On this show I introduce you to Kelley Baeza who wrote "From Math Teacher to Mystic." This mesmerizing and inspiring memoir describes many profound and unbelievable experiences that Kelley experiences, as well as her struggle as a high school mathematics teacher, to understand and to integrate the extraordinary phenomena. Months after abandoning a …
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This is an episode I wrote in the Southern Studio, so I may have been in a better mood than usual to write it than I ordinarily am, given the subject matter. When Blue Öyster Cult first got together, they were a college band from Stony Brook, New York. That’s not far from where I grew up. Oddly, none of the band’s original members are from Long Isl…
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Alejandro Escovedo, one of the most critically acclaimed artists in contemporary music, joins Rhett to talk about his musical evolution, from his early days in punk band The Nuns to Austin-based rock band The True Believers, to the making of his new album, Echo Dancing. He tells Rhett about the creative process behind the song selection on the new …
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Today I welcome Andrea Kennedy to The Next Room. She considers herself a regular person, like most individuals—you might even call her mainstream. She started off 29 years ago as a total skeptic about Reiki. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, and continued to be intrigued with the world and how things work. Andrea decided after rec…
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In this show, I will introduce you to an old radio buddy and friend of mine Jim McInnes. Jim and I met in the 90's when we worked at the classic rock legendary radio station in San Diego the KGB. Jim McInnes is one of the most respected broadcasters in Southern California. As one may assume our friendship was based on music, radio, and mutual respe…
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Tim DeLaughter, the creative force behind The Polyphonic Spree, joins Rhett to discuss his journey as an artist and the challenges he faced that led to the creation of their latest record “Salvage Enterprise”. Tim tells the story behind the album’s title, discusses the importance of visuals in performance, and shares the epiphany moment he had when…
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This week I welcome Chenée Fournier on The Next Room. Chenée is a evidential spiritual medium, energy intuitive, certified Reiki practitioner, certified sound therapy practitioner, mindset mentor, and teacher. She is inspired by creativity in all forms. She honors the strength and depth of the human and animal spirit, our beautiful planet, and live…
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My guest this week is Jesse Brisendine the creator of "Zero Limits Coaching," a speaker, and author who educates and empowers individuals and organizations to move beyond their limitations. Jesse has worked with thousands of people around the world. Business leaders, Hollywood celebrities, mental health professionals, entrepreneurs, medical profess…
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Singer-songwriter, musician, and indie rock icon Juliana Hatfield joins Rhett to discuss her creative process, the music she’s working on, and the balance between work and artistry. The two talk about trusting your instincts, allowing songs to develop naturally, and Juliana reflects on what her dream day job would be if she decided to do something …
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This week I have the great privilege to introduce you to Karly Davidson on The Next Room. I met Karley through my other life as a midday air talent on The Sonic Coast. The Sonic Coast is a streaming app that is primarily focused on exposing the brilliant music that is coming out of my beloved home state of Michigan. Karley is not only a talented so…
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Please join me this week as I interview my friend Lenny B. We discuss following your passion and living your dreams, not someone else's dream. Lenny also shares a very personal story about his beloved mother Francine. Lenny B is a professional voice-over audio engineer and producer, currently living in Southern California. He has produced national …
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Rhett welcomes Adam Weiner, the driving force behind Low Cut Connie, for a conversation about the creative projects he’s been working on, the early days of his career, and what prompted him to start his own record label. Adam tells Rhett about the lessons he learned from having a theater background, emphasizes the need for artists to create their o…
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In April 2018, Nikki and Doug Mark’s perfectly healthy twelve-year-old-son, Tommy, went to sleep one night and never woke up. They’re still not exactly sure why. Devastated, Nikki embarked on an unconventional journey to create a legacy for Tommy and to heal her heart. She created a plan to transform neglected land in a Los Angeles public park into…
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Ray Catania is a metaphysical teacher, master-certified life coach, and award-winning author. He believes that modern-day spirituality is best taught at the intersection of science and spirituality. He is passionate about helping others get unstuck, harness the power of their mind, and create their own reality. His first book, The Atheist and The A…
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Singer-songwriter Dar Williams joins Rhett to talk about the process of writing songs that matter, the importance of finding a supportive community, and tells Rhett about the music she’s currently writing. The two discuss prioritizing authenticity over algorithmic success in today’s creative environment, and Dar offers sage advice for aspiring musi…
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Sherry always knew she was intuitive, but it wasn’t until March 2002, when she experienced a horrible car accident, that she truly believed in her abilities. Months before her accident, Sherry began to feel premonitions—something bad was on the horizon. On that day in March, a driver made a quick decision resulting in his vehicle colliding with She…
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Tim is a resident of Desert Hot Springs, California, where he leads a tranquil life, spending his days with his loyal German shepherd, Bear, and capturing the beauty of the desert landscape, flowers, and wildlife through his photography. Despite facing personal hardships, Tim found his soulmate and demonstrated to their children that love can conqu…
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Singer-songwriter Jaime Wyatt joins Rhett to talk about her latest album “Feel Good”, working with Black Pumas’ Adrian Quesada, and the process of exploring new sounds during the making of the record. Jaime talks about her growth as an artist, why she practices radical self care, and the two discuss the concept of authenticity in music. Hailed by P…
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Robert Lyon has worked as a photo journalist for over 20 years in news, sports, entertainment, and commercials, winning multiple Emmy Awards. He made an interesting pivot out of TV news to dive head first into the world of full-length documentaries with We Don't Die Films. Please join me as I have a fascinating conversation with Robert who started …
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