So Much So Much

Listen to "So Much So Much" on Spreaker. I do giggle like a child when I step back and read from the daily journals. The reality of being real on paper serves as a place of not just joy but a moment of truth that can be trusted. Physically speaking the only path we serve isn't in the hands of a decision maker connected to a corporation collecting dollars and cents. Use common sense and realize without you they're at a loss. On this podcast we step into a huge vat of so much so much so much. On our minds. In our hearts. In our dreams, ambitions, losses, gains and worries. We carry so much weight on our shoulders and yet we aren't shaking our heads or tails like a dog. I love it when my Jazzie will stand there and just turn that shake into an earthquake. Then she looks up at me and sort of giggles. It's as if the dog in her just shook herself free from everything and is ready to take on the Now. As humans we can't figure out that lifestyle. We're so addicted to our past, failures and willingness to sell out our families that we stand there looking at ourselves in the mirror ordering those eyes staring back to grow up and start acting like an adult. Wow! I know two year old's that are smarter than most adults. All we hear about is sacrifice and the pain required to sip on a little bit of victory. In whose name do we lay that label? Don't make me call out the name of your boss. You're eating boxes of macaroni and cheese while they're taking a Friday off to play golf. So much. So much. So much is laying on your plate. You've got a choice to make. Eat what's on it. Let the dog lick it clean. Walk away. Whoa! Too much to deal with. Where's the nearest Disney world? There's nothing worse than wanting to take in a weekend movie and you realize it's already Monday.

Nikki M James

Listen to "Nikki M James Talks Proven Innocent On FOX And More" on Spreaker. Tony Award-winning actress Nikki M. James next will be seen guest-starring on network series "Instinct" and "Bull," as well as cable series "Escape At Dannemora." She also will reprise her role from "The Good Wife" on the streaming series "The Good Fight." James recently was seen in the musical "The Bubbly Black Girl Sheds Her Chameleon Skin." In 2017, she appeared in "Julius Caesar." She also is set to reprise her role as "Viola" in the musical version of "Twelfth Night." James perhaps is best known for her role as "Nabalungi" in the hit musical "Book of Mormon," for which she won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. After her award-winning performance, James went on to star as "Éponine" in the 2014 Broadway revival of "Les Misérables." Additional theater credits include "All Shook Up," "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," "Romeo and Juliet," "The Wiz" and "Caesar and Cleopatra," alongside Christopher Plummer. James' film credits include "Lucky Stiff" and "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby." She resides in New York City and holds a B.F.A. in drama from New York University.

Leonard David

Listen to "Leonard David Releases Moon Rush" on Spreaker. Moon Rush is part of National Geographic’s larger Starstruck effort, a yearlong celebration of space across its robust storytelling, experience and travel platforms. With Starstruck, National Geographic hopes to once again inspire people to “look up” by bringing the awe and wonder of space to audiences around the world, leading up to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. To commemorate this milestone, National Geographic will premiereAPOLLO: Missions to the Moon as part of its Space Week celebration this July. Emmy and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker Tom Jennings (“Challenger Disaster: Lost Tapes,” “Diana: In Her Own Words”) uses his signature style of first-person storytelling to create an immersive account that spans the entire breadth and depth of NASA’s Apollo Space Program.

Steven Raichlen

Listen to "Steven Raichlen Releases The Brisket Chronicles" on Spreaker. Brisket. Few words have such power to spark hunger and make mouths water. Whether barbecued in a pit, braised lovingly by a Jewish grandmother, or simmered for half a day by a Vietnamese pho master, this rich, flavorful cut ranks among the world’s most revered meats. Now Steven Raichlen, the James Beard Award–winning author of an impressive array of New York Times bestselling cookbooks, Barbecue Hall of Famer, and public television star, shares the definitive handbook to this storied cut of meat in THE BRISKET CHRONICLES: How to Barbecue, Braise, Smoke, and Cure the World’s Most Epic Cut of Meat [Workman; APRIL 30, 2019; $19.95]. At first glance, brisket is easy. Texas barbecue, for example, requires only three flavorings: salt, pepper, and wood smoke. But easy doesn’t always mean simple. Over the centuries, brisket’s bold flavor has made it popular across the planet, from North America to Latin America and Europe, from Vietnam to Korea and beyond. It can be braised, boiled, baked, cured, and even grilled. Brisket makes an awesome centerpiece, but it also proves a welcome addition to everything from soups, sandwiches, stews, and stir-fries. And although the cooking methods may seem straightforward, each involves insider knowledge and techniques. THE BRISKET CHRONICLES delivers both a complete step-by-step guide, from buying, trimming, and seasoning brisket, to mastering the various cooking techniques—including how to cook it both indoors and outdoors—and a collection of fifty innovative recipes, from starters to breakfast to sidesthere’s even a brisket dessert. Highlights include: An in-depth look at the history and culture of brisket Essential tips for buying, trimming, seasoning, and carving A complete exploration of cooking methods and gear, from Dutch ovens to Kamado-style cookers. The luscious, boldly flavored recipes range from starters like Bacon-Grilled Brisket Bites and Vietnamese Crispy Brisket Salad; to classics like Old School Pastrami and Montreal Smoked Meat; to cutting-edge innovations like Brisket Ramen and Brisket Banh Mi. Aunt Annette’s Holiday Brisket with Sweet Wine and Dried Fruits (a dish from Steven’s childhood) employs the surprising yet effective technique of slicing the brisket halfway through cooking to maximize tenderness. For sides, try Raichlen’s Brisket Baked Beans or Brisket Yorkshire Pudding. As you’d expect, there are ample recipes for seasonings and barbecue sauces, from Butter Bourbon Injector Sauce to the Dalmatian Rub, a classic mixture of seasonings used by top pit masters. A stunning collection of recipes and techniques for cooking what has become a cult meat beloved by the culinary world, THE BRISKET CHRONICLES provides extraordinary insight into how to master the art of cooking brisket.

Andrew Sevener

Listen to "Andrew Sevener From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Andrew grew up in a musical family. His father was in a rock band and his mother was a country singer. When he was in the fifth grade, Andrew asked his dad to teach him guitar so he could impress his crush, and he's been playing ever since. He currently lives in the mobile home his parents used as a music studio and works as a motorhome technician. As well as performing as a solo act, Andrew was also a part of a band with his parents called Helluvanote that performed a few times a week. Andrew hopes "The Voice" will be the big break he needs to kick-start his country rock career.

Learning To Love All Living Things

Listen to "Learning To Love All Living Things" on Spreaker. Growing up in the state of Montana where there are billions of trees and other shapes of nature it was completely normal as a kid to not fully grasp the importance of protecting all things we come in contact with. From my daily writing I came across an entry that totally took me back to a moment in Montana that even today at almost 57 I'm still not so forgiving of. The day I took out my pocket knife and began taking down a collection of willows dancing in the wind. I wasn't even a teenager yet! In that moment I knew I wanted to build a fort. A place to escape and my eyes were set on creating that fort with these very thin trees with little leaves. I took from nature. I stole from the planet. On this podcast I dive into that very subject not as a way of creating a guilt trip in your life but to make ourselves more aware of how we are achieving what we do without taking from other living things. I'm often accused of being a tree hugger. The truth is I'm a life hugger. Which I believe is the reason why my path drew me up close and personal to martial arts. Part of the mantra were these words "Learn to respect all living things." That was so me! But what did it mean? It means I respect spiders. I don't don't kill copperhead snakes. I walk through a forest daily and take notes of how the seedlings are preparing to brave a man driven world. Sadly we are brought up in a corporate business world where your dreams and ambitions are no different then that child I once was that took down those willows. All that you are has been cleared from the playing field you set out to conquer. Your personal victory has been leveled to one thought, "Is the boss off my back?" Respect all living things. Including decision makers. Take daily walks to listen to nature. Pull off the road and catch a glimpse of how the leaves that fell from trees last Fall are feeding the soils that are quickly becoming tomorrows next forest. If you've ever wanted to be motivated and or inspired to be different. Sit next to a large rock. The energy it generates is mind blowing. Be open to the idea that just because you're human doesn't make you any bigger than a mustard seed. In the eyes of the universe we are takers with no reason to ever want to give back until it's too late.

David Cone

Listen to "David Cone Releases Full Count The Education Of A Pitcher" on Spreaker. Met and Yankee All-Star pitcher David Cone shares lessons from the World Series and beyond in this essential memoir for baseball fans everywhere. "There was a sense about him and an aura about him. Even when he was in trouble, he carried himself like a pitcher who said, 'I'm the man out here.' And he usually was." --Andy Pettitte on David Cone. To any baseball fan, David Cone was a bold and brilliant pitcher. During his 17-year career, he became a master of the mechanics and mental toughness a pitcher needs to succeed in the major leagues. A five-time All-Star and five-time World Champion now gives his full count -- balls and strikes, errors and outs -- of his colorful life in baseball. From the pitchers he studied to the hitters who infuriated him, Full Count takes readers inside the mind of a thoughtful pitcher, detailing Cone's passion, composure and strategies. The book is also filled with never-before-told stories from the memorable teams Cone played on -- ranging from the infamous late '80s Mets to the Yankee dynasty of the '90s. And, along the way, Full Count offers the lessons baseball taught Cone -- from his mistakes as a young and naive pitcher to outwitting the best hitters in the world -- one pitch at a time.