Best Jocelyn And Alex Podcasts (2025)

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EP 16: Mike Dawes on Fingerstyle Microtechniques, Covers as Creativity, & The Algorithm Game 53:36

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In this episode of The Guitar Journal Podcast, we’re joined by fingerstyle virtuoso Mike Dawes—an innovator known for his percussive techniques, creative arrangements, and collaborations with legends like Tommy Emmanuel. Mike breaks down how he builds layered acoustic compositions using “microtechniques,” and why arranging cover songs is both a cre…

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Don't Dream It—Be It with Barbara Hambly 56:43

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Since her first published novel, Time of the Dark, in 1982, Barbara Hambly has touched most of the bases in genre fiction, including fantasy, science fiction, horror, media tie-ins, graphic novels, screenplays, murder mysteries, and Saturday morning cartoons. Her work has been nominated for numerous Locus Awards, and her novel Those Who Hunt the Ni…

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CPT #107: Rethinking "Hard" 5:26

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What do you tell yourself when things get hard? Here's a short take on a different perspective to help keep you on track. I teach women how to reignite their lost creative spark. If you’ve been tearing up when you encounter other people’s art because you’ve lost touch with your own, let's talk. Want more tips? Check out all my previous Creative Pep…

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The Pawn (Don Vaughn) 38:14

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A jewelry salesman is found murdered in his car. Would the motive be personal, business, or random? Detectives were determined to find out. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-pawn Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Faceboo…

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A Pane of Glass (Eveline Aguilar) 43:30

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A ransacked apartment and brutal assault left a young woman dead. One pane of glass would help solve the case- but it would be anything but quick. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/a-pane-of-glass Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audi…

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How Curiosity Fuels Your Creative Power with Terise Lang 1:10:51

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Terise Lang is a certified life, health, and wellness coach with a lifelong interest in and love of all things creative. She joins me today for a wide-ranging discussion of the power of creativity, including the way she uses creativity in her work, how our creativity is so often socialized out of us in the name of more conformity, our tendency to d…

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CPT #106: You Really Do Know 7:02

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Over the years, I've come to the often frustrating conclusion that we know more than we think we do. I tell you why in this short episode. I teach women how to reignite their lost creative spark. If you’ve been tearing up when you encounter other people’s art because you’ve lost touch with your own, we should talk. Want more tips? Check out all my …

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EP15: Andrea Valeri on Groove, Guitar Tone, and Chasing Curiosity as a Composer 57:42

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In this episode of The Guitar Journal Podcast, I'm joined by Andrea Valeri, an internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitarist who has graced stages around the world alongside legends like Tommy Emmanuel and Guthrie Govan. With nearly 20 years of professional performance and recording under his belt, Andrea brings a unique voice that seamlessly ble…

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Tracking the Truth (George Young) 47:12

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A man is shot at his doorway as he comes home from work. Tracking the truth would take the detective down an unexpected, twisty trail. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/tracking-the-truth Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Fa…

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Teaching, Empathy, and Living Abroad with Alex Poppe 1:08:14

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Writer, teacher, and humanitarian aid worker Alex Poppe joined me last year to talk about her journey from acting to teaching to writing, and how her experiences abroad influenced her journey. She returns to the show today to talk about her new memoir, Breakfast Wine, which chronicles her time teaching in Iraq. We also talk about what we each learn…

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Hot Air (Cassandra Robinson) 47:06

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The search for a missing young mom would take police into the world of hot air balloons and bees. Once her body was found, those same connections would be pivotal to the investigation. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/hot-air Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck…

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CPT #105: 16 and Faking It 4:48

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Here's a super-short story: something a friend said to me once that's stuck with me, and why I think it might help you keep some needed perspective on yourself and your creative efforts. I teach women how to reignite their lost creative spark. If you’ve been tearing up when you encounter other people’s art because you’ve lost touch with your own, w…

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Alarm Bells (Ammar Al-Yasari) 45:38

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A wife calls police after finding her husband dead inside their home. The couples' security system leads investigators to answers. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/alarm-bells Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Facebook: /li…

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EP 14: Sean McGowan on Fingerstyle Jazz, Crafting the Music, and The Holistic Guitarist [New Book] 53:57

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In this episode of The Guitar Journal Podcast, I’m joined by acclaimed fingerstyle jazz guitarist Sean McGowan. Known for his rich harmonic approach and inventive solo arrangements, Sean blends classical influences, jazz sophistication, and fingerstyle nuance into a deeply expressive style all his own. We talk through Sean’s musical journey—from di…

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Harnessing Nature's Wisdom with Jocelyn Hastie 1:02:34

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Jocelyn Hastie spent 30 years as an accountant before the combination of a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and a sudden job loss forced a radical turn, leading her to work full-time with horses as a way to foster leadership skills and personal growth. She joins me to talk about why it’s not fair to judge accountancy as boring, how bad management and leade…

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Last Shift (Savannah Gold) 54:52

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A young woman disappears as she heads in to work. Unraveling what happened to her would take skilled detectives and an unexpected piece of video. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/last-shift Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck…

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EP 13: Adam Levy on Songwriting, Musical Curiosity, and Making Albums 1:16:39

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In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, I sit down with the incomparable Adam Levy—guitarist, songwriter, educator, and all-around creative force. You’ve likely heard Adam’s playing on Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me, or in collaborations with Tracy Chapman, Vulfpeck, or Liz Wright. Beyond his impressive credits, Adam has carved out a unique …

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CPT #104: Limitations 4:28

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It's counterintuitive, but sometimes limitations are your best friend, especially when you're doing something creative. I explain why in this super-short episode. Listen to my conversation with Nick Morrison here. I teach women how to reignite their lost creative spark. If you’ve been tearing up when you encounter other people’s art because you’ve …

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A Tangled Web - Part 2 (Kevin James & George Taylor) 44:12

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The murder of a young father soon uncovers a tangled web of deceit. A second murder is discovered and just may be linked to the first. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/a-tangled-web-part-2/ Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck…

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Gator Tales #49: J.C. Deacon, Jocelyn Erickson 39:00

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Episode 49 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, Presented by UF Health touches base with the UF men's golf and softball programs as they enter the thick of the postseason.Fresh off another SEC Championship, Kelley sits down with head men's golf Coach J.C. Deacon to break down the team's success and what lies ahead.Kyle Crooks then visits with standout …

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Building Worlds on Page and Screen with Josh Mendoza 57:15

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My guest today is Josh Mendoza, an award-winning filmmaker known for his post-apocalyptic feature film, What Still Remains. His debut novel, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher, which combines sci-if and film noir, was released in January. Josh joins me to talk about his start in creative writing and his move into film, the similarities and differences i…

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A Tangled Web - Part 1 (Kevin James & George Taylor) 41:12

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A father is shot during a home invasion. Was it random or did he know his killer? Investigators would need to untangle a twisted web to find the answers. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/a-tangled-web-part-1/ Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_po…

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CPT #103: Celebrate Your Wins 4:57

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Building on my conversation with Amber Petty last week: I look at how and why you should celebrate your accomplishments in this short episode. I teach women how to reignite their lost creative spark. If you’ve been tearing up when you encounter other people’s art because you’ve lost touch with your own, we should talk. Want more tips? Check out all…

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Episode 13: The Shepherd of Human Data - Dr. Frances Wong 43:12

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Welcome back Listeners! After a long hiatus we are back with an interview from Dr. Frances Wong! Dr. Wong is a former assistant professor in the department of chemistry and biology here at Toronto Metropolitan University. Her past research focused on cellular systems biology of early human placental development and today her academic interest lies …

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Non-Responsive (Maria Muñoz) 46:02

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A woman is found dead in her home. A syringe found nearby would lead to answers, and her death being ruled a homicide. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/non-responsive/ Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Facebook: /listenAOMp…

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Navigating Feedback and Building Creative Confidence with Amber Petty 1:01:58

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Amber Petty helps creatives get bylines and build audiences. She's written for the New York Times, Parade, Bustle, and others, and her clients have been published in outlets like the New Yorker, Washington Post, New York Times and many more. Amber talks with me about how she moved from teaching singing to teaching freelancing, how easy it is to dow…

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Remembering Nekitta Hamilton, Davion Bishop, and Faith Bisasor 53:48

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A brutal crime scene… three lives lost… and forensic evidence in question… Here’s how a short trip to Florida changed a woman’s life forever. For episode information and photos, please visit: anatomyofmurder.com/remembering-nekitta-hamilton-davion-bishop-faith-bisasor Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audioch…

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CPT #102: Write It Down 4:15

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This might be the most functionally important pep talk ever—and you may even know it already! It bears repeating, though, and I tell you why in this super-short episode. I teach women how to reignite their lost creative spark. If you’ve been tearing up when you encounter other people’s art because you’ve lost touch with your own, let's talk. Want m…

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Around the Corner (Dwight Grant) 53:30

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An 18-year-old disappears and is found brutally murdered. His mother discovers the first clue that helps police find her son, and then identify his killers. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/around-the-corner Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_pod…

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Preserving Memories with Andrew Darlow 58:34

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Andrew Darlow is a New Jersey-based photographer, inventor, author, and digital workflow coach. For over 25 years he has helped people preserve, protect and back up their irreplaceable photos, videos and other digital files. His photography, tips and reviews have appeared in many publications and media outlets, including: People magazine, Animal Pl…

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Unsuspecting (Milana Li) 44:18

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A 13-year-old teen disappears and her body is soon found in nearby woods. An interaction at a yogurt shop would set police on the path to finding her killer. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/unsuspecting Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast…

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EP12: Can Guitar Amps Be Furniture? Mike Nopper Says Yes. 43:31

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In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, host Jesse Paliotto sits down with Mike Nopper, founder of Sonoforma, a company reimagining guitar gear through the lens of high-end furniture design. Mike shares his journey from engineering and pro audio to custom fabrication, explaining how Sonoforma's elegant furniture-quality guitar cabinets bridg…

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CPT #101: What's Your Truth? 7:50

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What's your truth? Do you know? You might not—we're often not taught how to tell what's true for us, and instead, we're told what should be true for us. So why should we care, and how do we find out? I'll give you some suggestions in this short episode. I teach women how to reignite their lost creative spark. If you’ve been tearing up when you enco…

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Boots in the Snow (Yvonne Menke) 52:33

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A woman is gunned down outside her home. Jealousy and greed were suspected motives, but it would take many years, and a prosecutor willing to take a risk, to prove it. View source material and photos for this episode at: https://anatomyofmurder.com/boots-in-the-snow/ Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochu…

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Gator Tales #48: Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard 33:29

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Episode 48 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, Presented by UF Health will get Gator Nation's blood pumping heading into the Final Four.Kelley visits with Gators men's basketball seniors Walter Clayton Jr., Alijah Martin and Will Richard in advance of this weekend's Final Four matchup against Auburn. Enjoying the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podca…

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EP11: Alex Misko on Pushing Guitar Boundaries, Creative Collaboration, and Finding Balance 1:14:06

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In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, host Jesse Paliotto sits down with modern fingerstyle prodigy Alex Misko to explore the boundaries of acoustic guitar innovation. Alex shares his journey from classical training to developing his unique approach to the instrument, including his custom "Frankenstein guitar" with triple detuning systems …

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Wrangling the Doubt Monster with Amy L. Bernstein 57:52

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Amy L. Bernstein is a multi-genre novelist, award-winning journalist, speechwriter, playwright, poet, and nonfiction book coach. Her new book is Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration. Amy teaches a variety of writing workshops and is a frequent guest on podcasts to discuss writing, publishing, and creativity. Amy joins me…

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Posted (Bianca Devins) 33:36

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A photograph is posted online. It would set off an investigation into a brutal homicide, photographs of which were being broadcast online. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/posted Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_podcast | @audiochuck Facebook: …

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CPT #100: Take a Chance 5:49

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Sometimes we don't act on ideas because we're convinced we can't sustain them long-term. Here's why you should take a chance—and how taking the leap on creative pep talks worked out for me. 🎉 Spoiler: This is pep talk ONE HUNDRED!!! 🎉 I teach women how to reignite their lost creative spark. If you’ve been tearing up when you encounter other people’…

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Gator Tales #47: Lee Humphrey, Patric Young 38:43

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Episode 47 of Gator Tales with Sean Kelley, Presented by UF Health takes a walk down memory lane as Lee Humphrey and Patric Young join the show with NCAA March Madness looming for the No. 1-seeded Gators.Kelley talks to the Gator Greats about their respective SEC Tournament Championships and NCAA runs from their time in Orange & Blue. The group als…

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The Caretaker (Logan Atkins) 51:47

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A seven-month-old baby dies while being cared for by a family friend. The question becomes, was this an accident or a crime? And if a crime, who is responsible? View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-caretaker Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter: @AOM_pod…

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Changing Lives with Wendi Gordon 1:04:05

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My guest today is Wendi Gordon, a mental and spiritual health writer, speaker, and coach. Wendi writes for various digital media outlets, including her own “Changing Lives” newsletter, where she shares her mental and spiritual health struggles and the resources and practices that have helped her change her life to help others change theirs. Wendi t…

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My Name Is Gloria (Gloria Pointer) 55:26

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The day a school's perfect attendance award was set to be given, instead ended in tragedy. This case is about a terrible murder, unbreakable determination and justice long delayed. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/my-name-is-gloria Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audi…

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EP10: Jon Gomm on Songwriting, Musical Storytelling, and Writing Your Own Rules 1:04:53

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The Guitar Journal podcast returns with a new episode featuring the extraordinary Jon Gomm, acclaimed singer-songwriter and virtuoso acoustic guitarist from Yorkshire, UK. In this wide-ranging conversation, host Jesse Paliotto and Jon explore fascinating insights into the guitarist's creative process—from developing song concepts before touching th…

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CPT #99: Trust Yourself 4:44

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Why should you start trusting yourself, and how do you start doing it more? I answer these questions in this super short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps SO much. Thanks! If you'd like to stay up to date on things like my courses and al…

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Eerily Calm (Bobbie Jo Stinnett) 51:37

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A horrific homicide of a mom-to-be and the abduction of her unborn child leave investigators baffled. The clock was ticking to find the newborn and to identify the killer. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/eerily-calm Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | @audiochuck Twitter:…

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Poetry and Viral Success with Jennae Cecelia 1:03:19

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Jennae Cecelia is a best-selling author and poet known for her poetry books, Uncaged Wallflower, The Sun Will Rise and So Will We, and Healing for No One But Me. Her mission as an author is to comfort and encourage people. In addition to writing, she is focused on helping other authors learn how to successfully put their writing out into the world.…

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The Sting (Somaya Hussein Ahmed) 54:12

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After a young woman is found dead, police are quick to identify her killer. Gathering the proof wasn't quite as fast. A phone, a camera, and a police informant would prove pivotal to this case. View source material and photos for this episode at: anatomyofmurder.com/the-sting Can’t get enough AoM? Find us on social media! Instagram: @aom_podcast | …

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EP 9: Trevor Gordon Hall on Structured Spontaneity, Collaboration, & AI's Creative Role 1:13:24

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Join us for a chat with Trevor Gordon Hall, a guitarist and composer who's taken acoustic guitar into uncharted territory. Trevor breaks down his unique "structured spontaneity" practice approach, opens up about his recent trio work with Andy McKee and Callum Graham, and shares some real talk about making music in a digital world. We dig into the n…

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CPT #98: Be Brave 7:14

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I'm just back from this year's Gallifrey One Doctor Who convention, and it's reminded me of the importance of being brave. How? Why? I'll tell you in this short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps SO much. Thanks! If you'd like to stay up …