Breakfast with Vinnie!

This episode features prominent intellectual and media theorist, author, lecturer, professor, and musician Douglas Rushkoff, discussing A.I., its current or probable ramifications, and various areas of effect.  https://rushkoff.com He also hosts his own podcast called Team Human, echoing his book of the same name.  https://www.teamhuman.fm  

PETE ZELDMAN Pete Zeldman is a uniquely creative musician who is as original as he is iconoclastic in a sense.  I first met Pete many years ago and I had never heard an approach like his.  It's one thing to hear certain rhythmic events or certain textures. But to combine them and translate what one hears, and to do it live is another, especially the way that Pete layers them.  Pete has lived in the U.K. now for several years with his wife Cheryl and their cat Pablo.  He has taught there extensively and has been a solo artist as well.  He has released two seminal albums, the first in 1991 called Other Not Elsewhere, now available as an MP3 download.  And the second being the more recent Twilight Walks Over, which is available on CD Baby.  Two audio excerpts can be heard in this episode. Download and purchase information is available HERE on Pete's website: http://pete-zeldman.com/page2/CDs.html By illuminating Pete's creativity, his gifts may be continually shared with the world.   

One of a kind.

This episode discusses the idea of more new music coming into existence, and whether or not it is 'necessary'.  

Dr. Dina McMillan is an American social psychologist based in Australia, specializing in domestic violence prevention. She discusses the psychology behind manipulation and abusive relationships, emphasizing the societal dynamics that foster such behaviors. The conversation also explores the impact of entitlement, educational influences, and the critical need for awareness of technological abuses. Additionally, she highlights the role of music in shaping societal messages and stresses the importance of personal accountability and open dialogue in combating misinformation.

This episode features a conversation with music historian, author, musician, and musicologist Ted Gioia, with some concepts related to his book which I highly recommend: "Music: A Subversive History".

This Episode talks about inner determination, or resolve, to propel toward action.

This episode talks about the new year, new beginnings, and our ways of thinking about it and moving forward. 

This Episode discusses endings, closure, and reflecting on demarcation points, as well as contemplative hindsight and how it may affect decision making, actions, changes, or stasis. 

This episode discusses aspects of Christmas.