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People In Your Neighbourhood

People In Your Neighbourhood

By Ryan

Who are the people in your neighbourhood? Sometimes life makes us stop and take inventory, and you realize just how impressive the people in your neighbourhood really are. Listen in on our conversations.
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S2E6 - Tim Nuttall - "A Hooligan's Sport Played By Gentlemen"

People In Your Neighbourhood Feb 02, 2021

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S2E6 - Tim Nuttall - "A Hooligan's Sport Played By Gentlemen"
Feb 02, 202156:11
S2E5 - Geoff Laforet - "I Lied To My Parents"

S2E5 - Geoff Laforet - "I Lied To My Parents"

Geoff literally kept me alive. Many times. When Geoff joined the first band I ever managed, Leaderdogs For The Blind, he and I would travel from Windsor, ON to Flint, MI several times a week for band meetings, rehearsals and general shenanigans. And he introduced me to the music of the Foo Fighters. I am grateful for both. We talk roller rinks, lying to parents and always having each other's back. Here are some of the things we covered: The Tragic Story of Emmett Till Laforet Film & Creative Leaderdogs For The Blind Bangupstate Overtaken Premonition The Olde Tivoli Theatre Thousand Foot Krutch Cheap Flight Podcast Alien Beans Studio Foo Fighters King's X Cornerstone Festival Composer extraordinaire: Lp
Nov 21, 202001:13:04
S2E4 - Kari Pennise-Hummer - "We Are Not Meant To Live Small"
Oct 17, 202053:42
S2E3 - Kevin Rogers - "Travelling The Road To Armageddon"

S2E3 - Kevin Rogers - "Travelling The Road To Armageddon"

Windsor and Essex County is a better place because Kevin moved back to town with his family. Yes, that is a mighty bold statement, and I stand by it.

The continuing revitalization of historic Ford City owes something to the New Song Church community and the leader with a vision to buy a 1920's bar at its centre. The community that helped bring me and my kids back to life.
A preacher and a lawyer walk into a bar, and one of them Introduces Larry Norman to Detroit Public Radio...

Please check out:
Sidewalk Skyline Podcast
New Song Church
2Fish
A Distant Thunder
A Thief In The Night
The Cross And The Switchblade
Glenn Kaiser
True Tunes
77s
Randy Stonehill
Mongo Murphs

As always, intense instrumentation by Lp.



Oct 09, 202001:25:24
S2E2 - David Cummings - "It's Your Kids, Marty!"

S2E2 - David Cummings - "It's Your Kids, Marty!"

I don't know if this is proper English, but I've never not known David Cummings. We've discussed things deep and shallow and everything in between. I look forward to sharing meals again, you know, once borders open and all, but this was the best way to reconnect with my brother.
Stuff we discussed:

Community Christian Church
King's X
Teens Reaction - King's X (Goldilox)
Square Pegs
Extreme - III Sides To Every Story
Alice Cooper - The Last Temptation



Sep 24, 202053:19
Highlights - People In Your Neighbourhood Podcast

Highlights - People In Your Neighbourhood Podcast

Here is a sample of our featured guests... so far.


Sep 23, 202024:46
S2E1 We Dig D(o)ug Pinnick aka "Chord Progressions From Another Planet"

S2E1 We Dig D(o)ug Pinnick aka "Chord Progressions From Another Planet"

Welcome to Season 2!

Sending Birthday love to Doug/Dug Pinnick (King's X, Poundhound, KXM, PGP, Supershine, The Mob, etc.) from a roundtable discussion with:

Kenny Carter (The Magi, Trump Dawgs)
Derek Cilibraise (Leaderdogs For The Blind, BangUpState)
Matt Core
Doug Van Pelt (founder/creator of HM Magazine)
Chuck Wheeler
We hope you enjoy... and Happy Birthday, good sir!
Check out our Spotify Playlists for this episode:
D(o)ug's 70th
We Dig D(o)ug Companion


Sep 03, 202001:26:27
S1E25 - John Joseph Thompson - "She's Got An Audience. But She Needs A Bigger Audience."
Jul 07, 202001:36:47
A Cornerstone Festival Reunion - Part 2

A Cornerstone Festival Reunion - Part 2

We continue our Cornerstone Superfriends conversation.

Jeff Elbel, Lori Heiselman, Glenn Kaiser and John J. Thompson all joined us from the comforts of home.

Join as we celebrate the weekend that we normally would all be together, dehydrated, dusty and sweating profusely in lovely Bushnell, Illinois. Cornerstone was the definitive opposite of Social Distancing!

The proof is here.

Theme splendidly curated by Lp.
Jul 03, 202056:19
A Cornerstone Festival Reunion - Part 1

A Cornerstone Festival Reunion - Part 1

What a gang of Cornerstone Superfriends that we've gathered!

Jeff Elbel, Lori Heiselman, Glenn Kaiser and John J. Thompson all joined us from the comforts of home.

Join as we celebrate the weekend that we normally would all be together, dehydrated, dusty and sweating profusely in lovely Bushnell, Illinois. Cornerstone was the definitive opposite of Social Distancing!

The proof is here.

Theme lovingly orchestrated by Lp.
Jul 02, 202054:51
S1E24 - Gavin Michael Booth - "If The Person Who Could Change Your Dreams Is On The Other Side Of That Door, What Do You Have To Lose?"

S1E24 - Gavin Michael Booth - "If The Person Who Could Change Your Dreams Is On The Other Side Of That Door, What Do You Have To Lose?"

1996 was a banner year for me. I became a father, started managing my first band and met this guy in the Small Business Law class I was teaching!

Gavin Michael Booth has never not been in my Neighbourhood. Together, we challenge each other to JustWalkIn. 

Proof: I called him when I met JJ Abrams on my honeymoon, and he called me as he watched Britney Spears shaving her head.

Listen to us discuss his endless pursuit of filmmaking. the art of shoes, collaborating with his wonderful wife Sarah Booth, celebrating 5 years in L.A. and the importance of "Urinspiration". His ability to produce excellence on a shoestring has taught him how to work and think economically.

This episode is brought to you by Vaunnies Mayostard / Mustardayonnaise / Mustmayostardayonnaise!

Here are some of our notes:  

Gavin Michael Booth - IMDb
Projects:
 Last Call
 The Scarehouse
 Just 20
 Are You My Mommy
Third Eye Blind
 Weightless Video
The Afters
 Lift Me Up Video
 Light Up The Sky Video
 Never Going Back To OK Video
 Ocean Wide Video
Sarah Booth - IMDb
Sarah Booth - Action Reel
Mr. Show
 24 Is The Highest Number
 Josh Fenderman
 Life is precious, and God, and the Bible  
Marilyn Mozzorella's Pizza Rella Pie Parlours
Protesters
24
Entourage 
Dark Horizons
Riley Armstrong
Third Date with Will Ferrell
 Armchair Expert
WTF
Indie Film Hustle
How Did This Get Made?

Enjoy the musical stylings of Lp.

Jun 23, 202001:09:32
S1E23 - Steve Geyer - We’re Not The Big Deal. The People In The Seats Are The Big Deal."

S1E23 - Steve Geyer - We’re Not The Big Deal. The People In The Seats Are The Big Deal."

I've never had a surface conversation with Steve Geyer. And I don't expect I ever will.

Plus, he knows how to Bugs Bunny his way into a conversation.

Standup comedy is something that has always fascinated me, as it works best when there's no safety net. Steve has shared the stage with the best comedians and musicians, and shares his secrets for leaving a lasting impression. I used to play Steve's material on The True Groove, and met him years later, when he realized that Canadians love him more than anyone else in the world.

And for good reason.

Steve and I have Big Plans to Ruin Your Dinner... but more on that later. 

Thank you for sitting in on our conversation. Here are a few things we talked about:

Steve Geyer - Comedian, Pastor, Author
Shameless: Set Free From The Mask - Steve's Book
Dry Bar Comedy
Margaret Becker
Newsboys
Michael W. Smith
4Him
Sinbad 
Jeff Frankenstein's Dressing Rooms Of Christian Rock

Theme music masterfully composed by Lp.

Jun 18, 202001:27:07
S1E22 - Anna Clark - “ I Love How Neighbours Are Not Just The People You Live Around In The Present Moment, But The People You Live Around Across Time"

S1E22 - Anna Clark - “ I Love How Neighbours Are Not Just The People You Live Around In The Present Moment, But The People You Live Around Across Time"

Anna Clark gets it. She really gets it. 

It was an honour to speak with the award-winning author of “The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water And The American Urban Tragedy”, as she is so engaging but also because EVERYONE needs to read her book. 

Anna and I discuss the beautiful historic neighbourhoods of Detroit, her unique take on Disaster Capitalism, Emmett Till, and most poignantly, how we got here. Her body of work gives us insight into the place we find ourselves now.    

Jun 15, 202001:13:52
S1 Bonus - Elias Coblentz - “See The Rabbits”

S1 Bonus - Elias Coblentz - “See The Rabbits”

Long time listener, first time caller.
Elias and I have never met, but he provided a puzzle piece from my Cornerstone Festival past that I thought was lost forever. And I am grateful.
We talk in depth (spoiler alert!) about The Steve Taylor Archive, the treasure trove that launches on Monday, June 15!
Jun 13, 202001:26:59
S1E21 - Soup The Chemist/SFC - "I Wish I Would've Moved That Tide Box!"

S1E21 - Soup The Chemist/SFC - "I Wish I Would've Moved That Tide Box!"

Where to start:

Soup The Chemist - Twitch
"Through My Windows -" Book by Soup The Chemist

I first heard SFC in 1989, and caught them live in 1991. Changed my game on so many levels.

Soup The Chemist was the first Holy Hip Hop (HHH) I ever played for friends, and still spin his music daily. Especially for people who think that HHH started with Cross Movement!

We talked history, the future, and everything in between. A true pioneer.

Here are some of his Beautiful Music that we included:

Beautiful Music
Eargasmic Arrangements
I-15 Worth
KACR
Kill The Spirit
One Time
Sooner Or Later (Freedom Of Soul)
Under The Influence

We also covered:

TWA
JC & The Boyz
Charlie Brown
Bomb Squad
Jazz Crusaders
Sneaker Pimps
Goldfinger
Large Professor
DJ Premier
Joey The Jerk
Peace
Emmett Till
Gospel Gangstaz fka Alliance of Light
XL & DBD
Mic Drop Watch Party
Mic Drop Trailer
12 Monkeys

Jun 11, 202001:45:04
S1E20 - Daron Lowe - "I'm The Cool Cousin?"

S1E20 - Daron Lowe - "I'm The Cool Cousin?"

I had the chance to "sit down" with my cousin Daron aka Pastor D from the lovely island of Bermuda. We were joined by Bermuda's Whistling Frogs, as you will hear in the background.
We talk shopping by alphabet, hosting church from home. finding Bacon during a pandemic and the Big Jim Karate Studio he took away from me!

Here are a few ways to find Daron:

Keisha The Mermaid In the News
Generations on Facebook

Jun 08, 202053:24
S1E19 - Lyndon Perry (Leaderdogs/Lp) - "Getaroundable"
Jun 04, 202001:26:33
S1E18 - Sarah Booth - "So They’re, Like, Really Interested In You. Will You Shave Your Head?"
Jun 01, 202052:52
S1E17 - Twin Sister - "What Happens When You Tell A Joke That People Think Is Really Funny, Then You Have To Keep Telling That Joke Over And Over?"

S1E17 - Twin Sister - "What Happens When You Tell A Joke That People Think Is Really Funny, Then You Have To Keep Telling That Joke Over And Over?"

May 28, 202001:44:31
S1E16 - Derek Ouellette - "She Married Me Just Because Of That!"
May 25, 202043:06
S1E15 - Tony Shore - "Sean Penn & Dabney Coleman Walk Into A Choir Show"
May 21, 202001:13:27
S1E14 - Rachel Rose Oginsky - "I Don't Want To Keep Doing This For Another 20 Years... What If I Took That Chance?"
May 18, 202043:11
S1E13 - Stryper's Oz Fox and Michael Sweet - "Well, I Guess This Interview's Over!"
May 14, 202023:51
S1E12 - Steven "Etienne" Langlois - "I Liked Mr. Dressup More Than I Liked Mr. Rogers, And Definitely Way More Than Captain Kangaroo."

S1E12 - Steven "Etienne" Langlois - "I Liked Mr. Dressup More Than I Liked Mr. Rogers, And Definitely Way More Than Captain Kangaroo."

The convergence of my call to Steven Langlois and the recent release of his book "Rock Your Class - Creatively Impactful Teacher-Rockstar Tips From A To Z" is no coincidence. In fact, we've been partners for longer than I even knew!

Steven has lived the "Hannah Montana" lifestyle, shapeshifting and filling arenas for almost 30 years, and continues to share his knowledge and faith with all who will listen. Enjoy hearing the stories behind the music...

Here are some of the things we discussed:
Rock Your Class Book - Now Available
Rock Your Class Event Schedule
The Justin Bieber - Etienne Connection

As always, transcendent theme music by Lp.


May 11, 202031:21
S1E11 - Hokus Pick - Part 2 - "Let's Just Ask"
May 08, 202058:16
S1E10 - Hokus Pick - Part 1 - "It Can Take Your Money And Your Sanity... Or Just Your Money"
May 07, 202001:11:58
S1E9 - Lori Baldassi - "Don't know anybody in Canada? You do now!"
May 04, 202056:54
S1E8 - The Crush aka Dumb As Sheep - Part 2 - "No Holds Barred"
May 01, 202054:26
S1E7 - Dumb As Sheep aka The Crush - Part 1 - "The Path To Atheism (and Ketchup) Begins In Leamington"
Apr 30, 202048:23
S1E6 - James White - "Elevator Music For An Elevated Mood"
Apr 27, 202036:27
S1E5 - The Insyderz - Part 2 - "I Just Made $3000!"
Apr 24, 202047:02
S1E4 - The Insyderz - Part 1 - "We Were Basically The Amish"

S1E4 - The Insyderz - Part 1 - "We Were Basically The Amish"

To kick off BBTT (Band Back Together Thursday), it only made sense to re-group The Motor City Thunder with a Dash of Rock, otherwise known as The Insyderz!

My Neighbourhood expanded tenfold when I was asked to join their team and negotiate their first record contract with Tim Taber (The Prayer Chain) and the legendary Gene Eugene (Adam Again, Lost Dogs, The Green Room), which also left them clear to record "Skalleluia" with music and film mogul Steve Taylor.  Founding members Todd Miesch, Nate Sjogren and Joe Yerke share stories of hitting the road as teenagers, band pranks that worked (and others not so much), and the lessons they learned while encouraging rude boys and girls across the world.

Here are some of the things we talked about:
Cal Cagno Radio
Brave Rome Terrified
Cup O' Joy
Steve Taylor
Five Iron Frenzy
The OC Supertones
Roast Beef Burritos Recipe
Michael Roe
Tiger King
SATCO
Joe Yerke Doesn't Like To Fly The Loving Touch

Music you heard:
"The Insyderz Shuffle" - The Sinner's Songbook (2012)
"Funktified Brother Love" - Motor City Ska (1997)

As always, Theme Music by Lp

Enjoy!

Apr 23, 202001:15:26
S1E3 - Irene Moore Davis - "The Maximum Amount Of Cubed Cheese"
Apr 21, 202044:38
S1E2 - Brian Lachine - "Shared Suffering's So Much Better Than Solo Suffering"
Apr 16, 202034:22
S1E1 - Richard DeJonge - “Burl Ives - Cowboy, Gangster”
Apr 13, 202050:17
“I wish I had my own theme music”
Apr 13, 202000:42