Make Moves

Jay Ruttenberg – Editor of The Lowbrow Reader and Connoisseur of Tasteless Humor.  Jay's love of the movie Billy Madison prompted him to start a zine dedicated to lowbrow humor, and in the process he invented a new cultural space for the finest journalists in America to write about comedy. Jay discusses: How the movie Billy Madison changed his life How he transitioned from writing about indie rock to starting a comedy zine How the rough exterior of punk rock was a trojan horse for smart culture, and how comedy works the same way The difference between working with friends and famous people Interviewing one of the Beatles How he got connected to Drag City, and how the Drag City aesthetic influenced his thinking Why the Lowbrow Reader has to be great or it isn't worth doing at all Balancing a two-decade zine project with his day job of writing for publications like New Yorker magazine Lessons learned the hard way People who changed his life but didn't know it Featured Music: With permission of Drag City, this

Guerrilla Girls – Feminist Art-Activists, Creative Complainers, and Hashtag Heroes.  Anonymous, but hilarious, female artists tackle discrimination and equity issues in the art world.  Their super power – creative complaining – has moved the needle and may be a model of effective protest and activism for many of the troubling issues of our time. John meets Kathe Kollwitz and Shigeko Kubota of the Guerrilla Girls at a top secret location for a rare interview with the mask-wearing covert crusaders of the art world. The Guerrilla Girls discuss: The art of creative complaining The delicious and deleterious aspects of being anonymous Political art Not waiting for approval Fresh ways of presenting facts Making change by making people laugh Featured Music: With permission of our friends at Ropeadope Records this episode features the song No Regrets by Mwenso and the Shakes off their album Emergence [The Process of Coming Into Being].   Super cool band!  Peep this article that JAZZIZ wrote about their album being r

S2 Ep. 16 feat. Ben Monder – Enigmatic Guitar Hero & Black-box for Brilliant Music.  Guided by a singular ear for music, Ben’s sound is unmistakeable and breathtaking.  His solo releases have created an entirely new vocabulary for guitar.  His skills as a sideman have earned him work supporting artists as varied as David Bowie, Jack McDuff, Paul Motian, Billy Childs, and Maria Schneider. Ben Discusses: His freely improvised album Amorphae Acceptance of being a really slow worker Working on David Bowie’s final album Musicians he admires Feeling like he always needs to play catch-up The privileges and responsibilities of being an artist Thriving on comfort Perfectionism How creative risks aren’t really risks if taking them isn’t optional. With permission, this episode features the following music by Ben… Triffids off the album Amorphae Luteous Pangolin off the album Excavation Oceana off the album Oceana Tredecadrome off the album Hydra MM S2 Ep.16 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2G4HbI8  MM on iTunes:   http://

S2 Ep.15: Bob Oswaks - Sr. entertainment executive turned master artisan baker.  From President of International Marketing for Sony to Proprietor of Bob's Well Bread Bakery and Cafe: a story of transition, passion, crust, and crumb.   Bob discusses: His transition from being the President of International Marketing for Sony Pictures Television to being the Proprietor of Bob’s Well Bread Bakery and Café Leaving at the top of one industry and rising to the top of another industry A conversation he had with Norman Lear about change How he did research and 104 weekly homework assignments to write the business plan for his bakery Grieving losses and moving on to a more satisfying life When his friends in the bakery world told him he was crazy for starting his own bakery… but he did it anyway The difference between getting recognition in the bakery vs. the entertainment industry Creating a brand His failure-is-not-an-option mindset Feeding people’s souls With permission, this episode features the tune Black Sheep

S2 Ep.14: Michael Brubeck - The King of Cannabis, CEO of Centuria, & Author of Tipping the Scale. Michael discusses: The conditions of the $200B worldwide cannabis market Why he focused his business model on the supply side of the cannabis industry How his company, Centuria, scaled up to be the largest cannabis manufacturer in North America, and is currently growing more than all of Canada AND Washington AND Colorado COMBINED His approach to enrolling the smartest minds in the world to develop state-of-the-art growing techniques What it felt like when the US Attorney General was threatening him with life in jail Why he thinks “a better way” is always possible The Maverick 1000 The advantages and disadvantages of creativity in business Using daily routine to maximize creativity How the worst day of his life was the best day of his life His father’s role in his life Meditating Why he’s not afraid to share his knowledge and ideas in his book Tipping the Scale: The book that changed everything you know about

S2 Ep.13: Daniel Zhu – Founding Member of Stance Media and Broadcasting, digital-creative, BBoy, and visual storyteller.   Daniel discusses: Running a social media company dedicated to motion sports: hip hop dance, breaking, tricking, & parkour Being an outsider who fell in love with breaking The idea of BBoy culture being underground + maintstream simultaneously How music shapes dance The ways Bboy cultures brings people together Where BBoy culture is going The parallel between breaking and skateboarding The role respect plays in gaining access to the best breaking High profile figures like Joe Rogan and Tim Ferris taking notice of breaking Dancers that are pushing the boundaries Balancing between Stance and working a real job The kind of validation a social media maker craves How new generations are taking up social media With permission, this episode features some music by DJ Flegg. MM S2 Ep.13 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2uUmwD9  MM S2 Ep.13 on iTunes:  https://apple.co/2HjAtgH  MM S2 Ep.13 Download: h

S2 Ep.12: Roger Durling - Santa Barbara International Film Festival's Executive Director, and thought leader on film + cinema. Roger discuss: Film as an educational tool Visual culture The communal function of movies Film as the great equalizer The culmination of experiencing any type of art His pathway to running a film festival -- a perfect fit How he reshaped SBIFF from a community event to a major stop on the Oscar campaign Being an introvert with an extroverts job Working in isolation, burnout, finding support, and being renewed   With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a segment of the song Retold off Nate Smith's album Kinfolk: Postcards from Everywhere. MM S2 Ep.12 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2FVyZHp  MM S2 Ep.12 on iTunes: https://apple.co/2EcbSYA  MM S2 Ep.12 Download: http://bit.ly/2Biflq0  MAKE MOVES on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d  MAKE MOVES on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MAKE MOVES on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com 

S2 Ep.11: Maiza Hixson & Ingrid LaFleur - Artists, Curators, & 2017 Mayoral Candidates. Maiza & Ingrid discuss: Their careers as artists/curators and transitions into politics Utopian activism and the power of imagination to fuel change Afrofuturism The beauty and possible futures of Detroit Broad demographics of voters that embrace new ideas The limitations of institutions How lessons from curating art inform their political lenses Including creatives in solution planning instead of employing them to accessorize uncreative solutions Being ahead of the pack Pressures on women in politics White male privilege  Other topics touched upon: invisible histories, healing black and white bodies, cosmos and meditations, cultural property, cryptocurrency, innovation, universal basic income, clean water, equity, balance, millenials + baby boomer women, etc. With permission of Atlanta Records, this episode features a segment of the song Fruition off of Chantae Cann's album Sol Empowered. With permission of

S2 Ep. 10 feat. Adam Levy, guitar slinger, musical alchemist, educator and journalist. Adam talks about: Being a regular collaborator touring musician with Norah Jones... and how the first song with words he ever wrote was on her multi-million selling album. How his very first studio session was spent working with Tracy Chapman, where he recorded Give Me One Reason to Stay, which one multiple Grammys. His shift from a jazz focus to a song writing focus. How his experience in New York shaped him into a different type of musician. His path of accidental opportunities. Working in very diverse musical situation with people like Amos Lee, Dan Hicks & the Acoustic Warriors, Vulfpeck, Alan Tousaint, Todd Sickafoose, Anais Mitchell, Joe Henry, Larry Goldings, Kenny Wolleson, etc. How he wound up writing for almost every guitar publication in the world including Guitar Player, Acoustic Guitar, Fretboard Journal, Premier Guitar, Guitar World. Why he started his free educational Youtube Channel named Guitar Tips an

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.9 feat. John Lee Dumas, podcast Jedi, host of Entrepreneurs on Fire, and can-do kinda guy. JLD discusses: Starting the top-ranked podcast Entrepreneurs on Fire What went through his mind when taking the big leaps Celebrating small wins How a podcast led to 13-revenue streams and $4M/year in revenue Keying into other people's interests Podcasters' Paradise - the largest podcast community in the world (3,000+ members) Life after financial security and location independence The big question:  WHY? Freedom With permission, this episode features a segment of the tune Ink Trails off of Sinuous' album Throwbacks. MM S2 Ep.9 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2DfmBRZ  MM S2 Ep.9 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2BDkl6J  MM S2 Ep.9 Download: http://bit.ly/2krySLh  MAKE MOVES on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2kOMS1d  MAKE MOVES on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MAKE MOVES on Google Play: http://bit.ly/2B7i2I5  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSI

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.8 feat. Alan Kozlowski, Photographer, Film Maker, Musician, Seeker, and being “The Guy that Everybody Trusts” Alan discusses: His career that spans photography, filmmaking and film industry, music, and then some His approach to being immersed in the moment A lifelong friendship with Ravi Shankar Losing everything and staring over Working with Rock and Roll royalty Finding the right teachers Using the right tool for the job Winning Oscars Passing down musical knowledge from heart-to-heart Going all-in for the things he loves With permission, this episode features a segment of the tune Pineapple Express off of U.S. Elevator’s self titled album. MM S2 Ep.8 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2z3san1  MM S2 Ep.8 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2yeLMoP  MM S2 Ep.8 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MM S2 Ep.8 Download: http://bit.ly/2ieTnsR  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @ma

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.7 feat. Ali Hussainy, fisherman, outdoor-media mogul, and host of best-in-class fishing TV show Local Knowledge. Ali discusses: The ups and downs of fishing like a bad-ass How he turned a love of fishing and knowledge of media into creative win Starting BD Outdoors - the biggest outdoor website on the net The all-in proposition of launching Local Knowledge - a best in class TV show about fishing The unpredictability of the ocean Why he isn't afraid to look stupid or make mistakes on camera Making the culture behind fishing visible Taking risks and feeling the sweet sting of ambition Fishing with friends and experiences that are more important than catching fish With permission, this episode features some of the tune That's Just What I Do by Adam J the Freestyle Fisherman. MM S2 Ep.7 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2x05lg7  MM S2 Ep.7 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2xKzWxJ  MM S2 Ep.7 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MM S2 Ep.7 Download: http://bit.ly/2gofmkn  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjo

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.6 feat. Michel Nouri, actor and speaker of the truth.  Silver screen, TV, and stage -- this guys has been there!  Michael discusses: His recent role as Bob Guccione in Manhunt: Unibomber on Discovery An upcoming film, Woman Walks Ahead, with Jessica Chastain The unpredictability of the business The unique cultural impact of being from Iraqi/Irish descent Learning a lesson the hard way and the importance of auditioning Confidence, arrogance, and a healthy ego Keeping it all inside Playing guitar and being a musician Self soothing The neurotic and infantile desire to want the attention of everybody Meditation And a few other unexpected topics... With permission, this episode features a bit of the tune Heartbreak off of Mike Casey's new album The Sound of Surprise: Live at the Side Door. MM S2 Ep.6 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2xTDukP  MM S2 Ep.6 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2r3D3Cw  MM S2 Ep.6 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MM S2 Ep.6 Download: http://bit.ly/2fDsfTp  MAKE MOVES website: www.ma

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep. 5 feat. Trixie Minx, dancer, producer, and New Orleans-based burlesque innovator.  Trixie schools John on the world of burlesque and challenges a few assumptions.  She talks about: The goal of burlesque How burlesque found her The collaborative nature of the artform Dancing in venues ranging from a crawfish boil to the Kennedy Center The unexpected demographics of the burlesque audience Her biggest fears and her grandma's last words The comic roots of burlesque Mixing jewish faith with the art of strip tease Being empowered and killing them with kindness With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a segment of the track off of Jim Stephens' Full Tilt Boogie Band's album On Our Way to Forever. MM S2 Ep.5 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2fmLwZF  MM S2 Ep.5 on iTunes: http://apple.co/2fmHeS3  MM S2 Ep.5 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2qsMdDi  MM S2 Ep.5 Download:http://bit.ly/2h6fa5i  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EX

MAKE MOVES S2 Ep.4 feat. Glen Phillips, musician, thinker, and frontman for Toad the Wet Sprocket.  Glen opens up and shares deep personal thoughts on a wide range of topics including: Music and his new album Swallowed by the New His unexpected path in the music business Self sabotage Finding his place in a musical community Family Divorce Mental health and self care The myth of materialism The continuum of grief and praise Sad songs that lean toward the light Imposter syndrome God and things of the spiritual realm With Glen's permission, this episode features the tune Leaving Oldtown off his most recent album Swallowed by the New, and Gabriel off his album Coyote Sessions. MM S2 Ep.4 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2wMawCC  MM S2 Ep.4 on iTunes:  http://apple.co/2eKEddA  MM S2 Ep.4 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2gPjTvT   MM S2 Ep.4 Download: http://bit.ly/2gQvzyA  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES

MAKE MOVES Season 2 Ep.3 feat. Charles Phoenix, showman, humorist, and Americana ambassador.  Charles discusses many things including: Celebrating classic and kitchy American life and style How mid-century modern is his muse His book Addicted to Americana Approaching the world as a themepark Looking through the layers of time His measures of success Finding treasures and time warps Meeting Huell Howser Why he switched from historian to entertainer Being a visual learner Disguising history as humor and humor as history With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a tune by Leon Foster Thomas called "Dubplate Swing" off the album "Metamorphosis." MM S2 Ep.3 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2ws1yZE  MM S2 Ep.3 on iTunes:  http://apple.co/2wmQr5H  MM S2 Ep.3 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2enAHWr  MM S2 Ep.3 Download: http://bit.ly/2wWIHJ6  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @ma

MAKE MOVES Season 2 Ep.2 feat. Dan Mancina, blind skater, boundary pusher, and force of nature.  Dan discusses: His love of skating. Grieving the loss of his vision. Relearning to live without sight. Getting the courage to try new tricks. Adaptive hacks to skating. Determination.  Pouring ourselves into something we love. Goals -- First blind astronaut, reality TV show, skydiving. Battling other people's expectations. Making your own happiness. With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a tune by HUW called "Foot Down" off the album "Music from the Multiverse." MM S2 Ep.2 Blogpost: http://bit.ly/2w3ryMl   MM S2 Ep.2 on iTunes:  http://apple.co/2vlpQTG  MM S2 Ep.2 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2vlqCzV  MM S2 Ep.2 Download: http://bit.ly/2vbof70  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES Season 2 Ep.1 feat. Bill Frisell, guitar icon and genre defying human.  Bill discusses: Searching for new musical ideas after playing guitar for over five decades. Motivations -- not fame or money -- for playing music. The cool part about getting old. His new album, "When You Wish Upon A Star." Living in Seattle and moving back to NY. His desire to try new things but preference for feeling safe.   Knowing when a piece of music is "done." With permission, this episode features a bit of the classic tune Moon River, off of Bill's recent album "When You Wish Upon a Star." MM S2 Ep.1 Blogpost:  http://bit.ly/2wheeFk  MM S2 Ep.1 on iTunes:  http://apple.co/2ibLCHb  MM S2 Ep.1 on Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2w987Cx  MM S2 Ep.1 Download: http://bit.ly/2w7Qi6R  MAKE MOVES website: www.makemoveswithjohn.com  MAKE MOVES Facebook Page: @makemoveswithjohn MAKE MOVES EXCLUSIVES Group: http://bit.ly/2t75JqK  MAKE MOVES on Instagram @makemoveswithjohn

MAKE MOVES Bonus Episode 13 - Season Wrap Up:  Guest host Laura Lambert interviews regular host John Hammond.  John shares the big lessons he learned from each episode in Season 1.  John's short list of takeaways highlight the unique characteristics of each guest, as well as how the lessons-learned have been powerful in transforming his own life.  John also shares some of his motivations and hopes for the podcast. With permission of Ropeadope Records, this episode features a bit of the title track off of Michael Blake's new album Red Hook Soul.

MAKE MOVES 12 - Part 2 feat. Anthony Wilson, guitarist, composer, arranger, and creative wanderer who follows his ears.  Anthony describes his early childhood fascination with music and sketches out the balancing act of being a free spirit and a disciplined practitioner of music.  Anthony reveals some candid thoughts with John about his father-son relationship with Gerald Wilson, the great jazz luminary.  There is some nuanced and slightly heady conversation about the movement of individual voices throughout harmonic structures.  Anthony describes the various stages of his musical education, including the things he learned about the guitar from  legendary guitar teacher Ted Greene.  The interview closes with some soul searching statements about taking creative risk and being artistically vulnerable.  With Anthony's permission, episode 12 part 2 features a portion of the songs Arcadia and Shabby Bird, which are off his most recent album Frogtown.