https://simplecast.com Interviews with accomplished people on their strategies and experiences, by veteran political consultant (and occasional musician) Brian Franklin. 2021 Brian Franklin en Fri, 1 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 4 Mar 2024 18:40:33 +0000 https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/3bdd32d8-4b1f-49d2-ace6-f737ebf59950/72f5934e-e82d-4a88-b1ce-6524d9d963ce/3000x3000/aands-square-navy.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com episodic Interviews with accomplished people on their strategies and experiences, by veteran political consultant (and occasional musician) Brian Franklin. Brian Franklin yes https://feeds.simplecast.com/58vH4dQj interviews, people., achievements, brian franklin, celebrity interviews Brian Franklin bf@impactpolitics.com e77f3792-ae65-4945-b259-e55ea7759677 Fri, 1 Apr 2022 07:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-17-andrew-hughes-explorer-who-summited-mount-everest-seven-summits-south-pole-and-more-gWh8pfDW EP 17: Andrew Hughes - Explorer who summited Mount Everest, Seven Summits, South Pole and more Brian Franklin 01:07:01 In the wake of a failed congressional race and divorce, Andrew began climbing mountains, and started a journey that would literally take him to the top of the world, Mount Everest. Andrew has completed the seven summits, six of the seven volcanic summits, and the South Pole. He and his climbing partner look to be the 11th and 12th explorers in history to climb the seven summits, the seven volcanic summits, and be on the North and South poles (the "Explorer’s Grand Slam"). In this provocative and moving interview, Andrew talks about the emotion not only of reaching these great heights, but the lessons learned from both failed attempts at summits and returning to daily life in Seattle after Everest. This is an interview you don’t want to skip. In the wake of a failed congressional race and divorce, Andrew began climbing mountains, and started a journey that would literally take him to the top of the world, Mount Everest. Andrew has completed the seven summits, six of the seven volcanic summits, and the South Pole. He and his climbing partner look to be the 11th and 12th explorers in history to climb the seven summits, the seven volcanic summits, and be on the North and South poles (the "Explorer’s Grand Slam"). In this provocative and moving interview, Andrew talks about the emotion not only of reaching these great heights, but the lessons learned from both failed attempts at summits and returning to daily life in Seattle after Everest. This is an interview you don’t want to skip. rock climbing, seven summits, brian franklin, everest, exploring, climbing, mount everest, achievements and strategies, andrew hughes, achievements & strategies, mountain climbing yes full 18 44466e5f-9ab2-43a8-b491-5cdd11ddb57c Sat, 19 Mar 2022 07:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-17-fernando-perdomo-dave-kerzner-talk-about-their-accomplishments-in-music-influences-and-producing-sFAnYV_h EP 17: Fernando Perdomo & Dave Kerzner talk about their accomplishments in music, influences, and producing. Brian Franklin 01:34:10 LA Weekly dubbed Fernando Perdomo as “The millennial answer to Todd Rundgren.” A scene veteran at 37, he has made a name for himself as an in-demand producer, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is a featured guitarist in the Netflix documentary "Echo In The Canyon" where his is seen backing up Jakob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, Regina Spektor, Cat Power, and Jade Castrinos. Dave Kerzner is a popular solo artist in the progressive rock scene, a co-founder of the former band Sound of Contact, and as one of the founders of Sonic Reality - which has provided samples and programs to artists worldwide, including Genesis, Beyonce, Madonna, and The Rolling Stones. Perdomo and Kerzner have toured together with Perdomo playing guitar in Kerzner's bands - and both share a long term connection to Brian through the South Florida music scene. In this episode, Brian talks about their origins in South Florida, their influences, their notable collaborations - the process of recording, and generally, how awesome Fernando is. LA Weekly dubbed Fernando Perdomo as “The millennial answer to Todd Rundgren.” A scene veteran at 37, he has made a name for himself as an in-demand producer, singer/songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He is a featured guitarist in the Netflix documentary "Echo In The Canyon" where his is seen backing up Jakob Dylan, Fiona Apple, Brian Wilson, Norah Jones, Regina Spektor, Cat Power, and Jade Castrinos. Dave Kerzner is a popular solo artist in the progressive rock scene, a co-founder of the former band Sound of Contact, and as one of the founders of Sonic Reality - which has provided samples and programs to artists worldwide, including Genesis, Beyonce, Madonna, and The Rolling Stones. Perdomo and Kerzner have toured together with Perdomo playing guitar in Kerzner's bands - and both share a long term connection to Brian through the South Florida music scene. In this episode, Brian talks about their origins in South Florida, their influences, their notable collaborations - the process of recording, and generally, how awesome Fernando is. fernando perdomo, kevin gilbert, dave kerzner, in continuum, sound of contact, genesis, achievements and strategies, achievements & strategies, sonic reality yes full 17 9c3971cf-aacb-4047-8ba2-17a482a77ac9 Tue, 1 Jun 2021 07:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/daxx-nielsen-cheap-trick-drummer-and-formerly-brandi-carlile-dick-dale-and-more-MWKIG_Bi Daxx Nielsen - Cheap Trick Drummer, and formerly Brandi Carlile, Dick Dale, Smashing Pumpkins, and more. Brian Franklin 01:22:18 Long before Daxx Nielsen joined his dad's band, Cheap Trick, Daxx was paying his dues playing drums with Brandie Carlile, Dick Dale, Smashing Pumpkins, working as a session player in Los Angeles, and touring with his brother Miles in Harmony Riley. Now, 10 years since joining Cheap Trick, he’s recorded multiple albums, and performed all over the world. Brian Franklin talks with Daxx about his life growing up with Rick as his dad, touring with Carlile and Dale, and what it’s like to be in a band with guys in their 70s! Long before Daxx Nielsen joined his dad's band, Cheap Trick, Daxx was paying his dues playing drums with Brandie Carlile, Dick Dale, Smashing Pumpkins, working as a session player in Los Angeles, and touring with his brother Miles in Harmony Riley. Now, 10 years since joining Cheap Trick, he’s recorded multiple albums, and performed all over the world. Brian Franklin talks with Daxx about his life growing up with Rick as his dad, touring with Carlile and Dale, and what it’s like to be in a band with guys in their 70s! smashing pumpkins, dick dale, brian franklin, celebrity interviews, daxx nielsen, cheap trick, music interviews, achievements and strategies, achievements & strategies, brandi carlile yes full 16 be9c7191-9dd7-408b-9a1a-ceb65dd45046 Fri, 14 May 2021 07:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-15-brendan-buckley-drummer-for-perry-farrell-shakira-miley-cyrus-and-many-more-GjpCTIy2 EP 15: Brendan Buckley — Drummer for Perry Farrell, Shakira, Miley Cyrus, and many more. Brian Franklin 01:25:12 Brendan Buckley’s career as a drummer has taken him around the world, performing and/or recording with greats such as Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction, founder of Lollapalooza), Shakira, Miley Cyrus, Mellisa Ethridge, Julio Iglesias, DMX, Gloria Estefan, and many more. From his beginnings in NJ, to his route through the rock and latin scenes of Miami, we discuss the evolution of his drumming, his dream gigs, large stages and small stages, preparing for big gigs, the differences between sequenced shows and unsequenced shows, what makes a good drummer, Jiu Jitsu, balancing music and family, life in LA, and how he picks instruments Brendan Buckley’s career as a drummer has taken him around the world, performing and/or recording with greats such as Perry Farrell (Jane’s Addiction, founder of Lollapalooza), Shakira, Miley Cyrus, Mellisa Ethridge, Julio Iglesias, DMX, Gloria Estefan, and many more. From his beginnings in NJ, to his route through the rock and latin scenes of Miami, we discuss the evolution of his drumming, his dream gigs, large stages and small stages, preparing for big gigs, the differences between sequenced shows and unsequenced shows, what makes a good drummer, Jiu Jitsu, balancing music and family, life in LA, and how he picks instruments brian franklin, celebrity interviews, miley cyrus, shakira, dmx, brendan buckley, achievements and strategies, perry farrell, achievements & strategies yes full 15 ca7ec0cc-5d53-4d6a-8d51-1462def088a9 Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-14-shelby-young-voice-and-on-camera-actress-and-tiktok-star-a8keRBrX EP 14: Shelby Young - Voice and on-camera actress and TikTok star Brian Franklin 01:01:33 Shelby Young is a Los Angeles-based actor with an extensive background in voice over, motion capture and on-camera and has over 1.8 million followers on TikTok, with over 48 million likes. She’s best known for her work on Disney Channel's Star Wars Forces of Destiny, where she voices both Princess Leia Organa and Princess Kneesaa the Ewok; as well her work as Soph Blazkowicz, whom she brought to life through both voice and movement via MoCap, in Wolfenstein: Youngblood as one of the first-ever playable female characters in the long-standing franchise. In this interview we talk about how she learned how to do impressions, the difference between having a good voice and being a voice actor, and learn the perils of discussing Siri around other devices. Shelby Young is a Los Angeles-based actor with an extensive background in voice over, motion capture and on-camera and has over 1.8 million followers on TikTok, with over 48 million likes. She’s best known for her work on Disney Channel's Star Wars Forces of Destiny, where she voices both Princess Leia Organa and Princess Kneesaa the Ewok; as well her work as Soph Blazkowicz, whom she brought to life through both voice and movement via MoCap, in Wolfenstein: Youngblood as one of the first-ever playable female characters in the long-standing franchise. In this interview we talk about how she learned how to do impressions, the difference between having a good voice and being a voice actor, and learn the perils of discussing Siri around other devices. star wars, brian franklin, celebrity interviews, shelby young, tik tok, achievements and strategies, achievements & strategies yes full 14 5dad887c-c11a-40ab-98d7-f064836f3c1e Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-13-oz-fritz-sE8jICSX EP 13: Oz Fritz - Producer and grammy award winning engineer for Tom Waits, Iggy Pop, Bill Laswell, Primus, Praxis, Elvis Costello and more. Brian Franklin 01:23:54 Oz Fritz’s long list of credits include engineering albums for Tom Waits’s Grammy Award winning Mule Variations (as well as Blood Money, Orphans: Bawlers, Brawlers, & Bastards), Oysterhead (where he was the subject of the song “Oz is Ever Floating”), Primus, Meat Loaf, Elvis Costello, Bill Laswell, John Hammond, Jr., Iggy Pop, White Zombie, Raul Malo, Praxis, Buckethead, and so much more. Even, back in the day, Brian Franklin. In this episode we talk about the long road of his career in music, Mule Variations, setting up mics for Stuart Copland, analog vs. digital, and the future of recording. Oz Fritz’s long list of credits include engineering albums for Tom Waits’s Grammy Award winning Mule Variations (as well as Blood Money, Orphans: Bawlers, Brawlers, & Bastards), Oysterhead (where he was the subject of the song “Oz is Ever Floating”), Primus, Meat Loaf, Elvis Costello, Bill Laswell, John Hammond, Jr., Iggy Pop, White Zombie, Raul Malo, Praxis, Buckethead, and so much more. Even, back in the day, Brian Franklin. In this episode we talk about the long road of his career in music, Mule Variations, setting up mics for Stuart Copland, analog vs. digital, and the future of recording. oz fritz, oysterhead, praxis, brian franklin, celebrity interviews, bill laswell, buckethead, elvis costello, primus, music interviews, iggy pop, achievements and strategies, raul malo, achievements & strategies, meat loaf, john hammond jr, tom waits yes full 13 63eac6c0-a758-4a7c-a4ae-f1dbdd9bb714 Thu, 1 Apr 2021 07:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-12-ambassador-kirk-wagar-former-us-ambassador-to-singapore-5jlYGPa6 EP 12: Ambassador Kirk Wagar - former US Ambassador to Singapore Brian Franklin 01:22:58 Ambassador Kirk Wagar ran the American Embassy in Singapore between 2013-2017. In this episode, we talk about his time years as a fundraiser for Senator John Kerry and later then Senator Barack Obama, the process of becoming an Ambassador, what it was like to work with the diplomats of the embassy, his childhood in Perth, Ontario, the challenges of working on his wife, Crystal’s campaign, and his love of fashion. Ambassador Kirk Wagar ran the American Embassy in Singapore between 2013-2017. In this episode, we talk about his time years as a fundraiser for Senator John Kerry and later then Senator Barack Obama, the process of becoming an Ambassador, what it was like to work with the diplomats of the embassy, his childhood in Perth, Ontario, the challenges of working on his wife, Crystal’s campaign, and his love of fashion. barack obama, interviews, brian franklin, celebrity interviews, john kerry, achievements and strategies, achievements & strategies, kirk wagar, singapore, ambassador yes full 12 15cc87c8-dd68-43ef-8576-364154e12cc1 Mon, 29 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-11-joe-slade-white-political-consultant-to-joe-biden-george-mcgovern-and-many-others-jMblne0K EP 11: Joe Slade White - Political Consultant to Joe Biden, George McGovern and many others Brian Franklin 01:12:06 There are few modern day political consultants as successful and as well regarded as Joe Slade White. From decades of working with the Bidens (including Beau Biden’s campaigns), to his start working in the inner circle of George McGovern’s presidential campaign—Joe has more stories and lessons than most of us put together. He has helped start and/or mentored the careers of dozens of highly successful campaign consultants, and generously provided counsel and friendship to many more. In this episode, we talk about the growth of the political consulting industry, how tech has changed creative approaches, the “ad agency” vs. traditional political consulting model, the superiority of cocktail hours over panels, how he spends his spare time, and why simple creative matters. There are few modern day political consultants as successful and as well regarded as Joe Slade White. From decades of working with the Bidens (including Beau Biden’s campaigns), to his start working in the inner circle of George McGovern’s presidential campaign—Joe has more stories and lessons than most of us put together. He has helped start and/or mentored the careers of dozens of highly successful campaign consultants, and generously provided counsel and friendship to many more. In this episode, we talk about the growth of the political consulting industry, how tech has changed creative approaches, the “ad agency” vs. traditional political consulting model, the superiority of cocktail hours over panels, how he spends his spare time, and why simple creative matters. political consulting, brian franklin, joe biden, joe slade white, president biden, achievements and strategies, achievements & strategies yes full 11 6eeab0f6-c518-47d7-bae3-deceee044886 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 07:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-10-matt-pond-acclaimed-and-amazing-singer-songwriter-ZPGs5KEG EP 10: Matt Pond - Acclaimed (and amazing) singer-songwriter Brian Franklin 01:30:02 Described by NPR as an “old school troubadour”, Matt Pond has made album after album of fantastic indie-rock music, with melodies that stay in your head and lyrics that often catch you off guard. In this podcast, we talk about the writing process, his partnership with guitarist Chris Hansen (including Brian’s pitch to sub in for him when Chris isn’t available), dealing with labels, and experimenting in the studio. Described by NPR as an “old school troubadour”, Matt Pond has made album after album of fantastic indie-rock music, with melodies that stay in your head and lyrics that often catch you off guard. In this podcast, we talk about the writing process, his partnership with guitarist Chris Hansen (including Brian’s pitch to sub in for him when Chris isn’t available), dealing with labels, and experimenting in the studio. matt pond, brian franklin, celebrity interviews, music interviews, achievements and strategies, achievements & strategies, chris hansen yes full 10 88719145-0501-42e4-b9ba-4437f8192ea1 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:05:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-9-ron-sexsmith-singer-songwriter-lauded-and-covered-by-elvis-costello-rod-stewart-nick-lowe-feist-emmy-lou-harris-and-more-XuuVPOhi EP 9: Ron Sexsmith - Singer songwriter lauded and covered by Elvis Costello, Rod Stewart, Nick Lowe, Feist, Emmy Lou Harris and more Brian Franklin 01:30:53 Ron Sexsmith's talents as a singer-songwriter have earned him praise from the likes of Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello—and his songs have been covered by Costello, Rod Stewart, Nick Lowe, Feist, Emmy Lou Harris, K.D. Lang, and Michael Bublé. He's been produced by Steve Earle, Mitchel Froom, Daniel Lenois, and Tchad Blake, collaborated with Chris Martin and Feist, and shared the stage with Ray Davies and Leonard Cohen. In this episode, we talk about his career, starting out in the days of the Lillith Fair, his journey through different producers, writing a book, his latest album Hermitage, life in a small town in Canada, touring with Elvis, and having breakfast with McCartney. Ron Sexsmith's talents as a singer-songwriter have earned him praise from the likes of Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello—and his songs have been covered by Costello, Rod Stewart, Nick Lowe, Feist, Emmy Lou Harris, K.D. Lang, and Michael Bublé. He's been produced by Steve Earle, Mitchel Froom, Daniel Lenois, and Tchad Blake, collaborated with Chris Martin and Feist, and shared the stage with Ray Davies and Leonard Cohen. In this episode, we talk about his career, starting out in the days of the Lillith Fair, his journey through different producers, writing a book, his latest album Hermitage, life in a small town in Canada, touring with Elvis, and having breakfast with McCartney. steve earle, brian franklin, paul mccartney, ron sexsmith, elvis costello, music interviews, achievements and strategies, achievements & strategies yes full 9 983ae87d-3c8d-43b4-8d3c-4772f4030589 Thu, 4 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-8-sam-fogarino-of-interpol-O6ihgjFb EP 8: Sam Fogarino of Interpol Brian Franklin 01:44:04 Sam Fogarino of Interpol discloses—for the first time publicly—the brain aneurysm he had last summer, talks about his recovery, the new material Interpol is working on, his origins in the band the Holy Terrors, our shared love of the Terrors’ founder Rob Elba’s songwriting, his near-miss with Marilyn Manson, the time he first met David Bowie, the Interpol songs he likes the most and least, the intensity of their LA and Dublin fans, and much more! Sam Fogarino of Interpol discloses—for the first time publicly—the brain aneurysm he had last summer, talks about his recovery, the new material Interpol is working on, his origins in the band the Holy Terrors, our shared love of the Terrors’ founder Rob Elba’s songwriting, his near-miss with Marilyn Manson, the time he first met David Bowie, the Interpol songs he likes the most and least, the intensity of their LA and Dublin fans, and much more! interpol, rob elba, david bowie, brian franklin, sam fogarino, the holy terrors, achievements and strategies, paul banks, achievements & strategies, daniel kessler yes full 8 acc64fb5-00d9-4e02-887d-d6fc292ff1ba Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-7-tim-quirk-lead-singer-of-too-much-joy-and-leading-music-tech-executive-NFPBtGVJ EP 7: Tim Quirk - Lead singer of Too Much Joy and leading music tech executive Brian Franklin 01:26:11 Tim Quirk is the lead singer of Too Much Joy - a darling of indie/alternative radio in the 90s - which has just reunited to make their first album after 25 years, Mistakes Were Made. Tim is also a pioneer in the music tech circles - first with Listen.com's Rhapsody, and later Real Player, Google Play and now Zedge. We talk about the new album, the old days of getting arrested playing 2 Live Crew songs in Florida, free speech in music, and what it takes for artists to make money in today's music environment. Tim Quirk is the lead singer of Too Much Joy - a darling of indie/alternative radio in the 90s - which has just reunited to make their first album after 25 years, Mistakes Were Made. Tim is also a pioneer in the music tech circles - first with Listen.com's Rhapsody, and later Real Player, Google Play and now Zedge. We talk about the new album, the old days of getting arrested playing 2 Live Crew songs in Florida, free speech in music, and what it takes for artists to make money in today's music environment. brian franklin, too much joy, celebrity interviews, tim quirk, music interviews, achievements and strategies yes full 7 addf7558-55c3-4742-ae8a-cfdcfc03a7e0 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 18:05:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-6-jon-macks-writer-for-tonight-show-oscars-chris-rock-steve-martin-and-politics-axvwjtTw EP 6: Jon Macks - writer for Tonight Show, Oscars, Chris Rock, Steve Martin, and Politics Brian Franklin 01:00:06 Jon Macks’ career ranges from political consulting to being a writer for Jay Leno’s tonight show for 17 years - to being a writer for Chris Rock (who calls Jon "one of the greatest comedy writers of all time"), Steve Martin, Marty Short, Hugh Jackman, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and much more. We talk with him about his amazing career, what it’s like to write jokes about the people you’re working with, and the challenges of writing for comics vs. politicians. Jon Macks’ career ranges from political consulting to being a writer for Jay Leno’s tonight show for 17 years - to being a writer for Chris Rock (who calls Jon "one of the greatest comedy writers of all time"), Steve Martin, Marty Short, Hugh Jackman, Barack Obama, Joe Biden and much more. We talk with him about his amazing career, what it’s like to write jokes about the people you’re working with, and the challenges of writing for comics vs. politicians. interviews, comedy, celebrity interviews, jon macks, steve martin, tonight show, political consultants, achievements and strategies, chris rock yes full 6 4320acfd-a787-4ac5-b29a-c6696eb414a1 Tue, 2 Feb 2021 19:10:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-5-dana-dowd-on-tom-dowd-her-father-legendary-producer-MI2SaZw3 EP 5: Dana Dowd on Tom Dowd, her father, legendary engineer and producer of Derek & the Dominoes, Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, the Allman Bros., Eric Clapton, and so many more. Brian Franklin 01:26:47 Tom Dowd is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his work as both an engineer and producer of some of the most important music in Rock & Roll, including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Cream, Eric Clapton, Derek & the Dominos, the Allman Brothers, Rod Stewart, and many, many more. We talk with his daughter, Dana Dowd, about growing up around her dad's work, and his many accomplishments inside and outside of music. Tom Dowd is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for his work as both an engineer and producer of some of the most important music in Rock & Roll, including Aretha Franklin, Ray Charles, Cream, Eric Clapton, Derek & the Dominos, the Allman Brothers, Rod Stewart, and many, many more. We talk with his daughter, Dana Dowd, about growing up around her dad's work, and his many accomplishments inside and outside of music. ray charles, interviews, brian franklin, aretha franklin, tom dowd, derek and the dominoes, music interviews, achievements & strategies, allman brothers, eric clapton yes full 5 3c397836-f4a5-4d1f-a638-1ce491f2b375 Tue, 2 Feb 2021 19:05:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-4-adam-zimmon-grammy-award-winning-guitarist-for-ziggy-marley-vida-blue-shakira-and-more-veXxXs2D EP 4: Adam Zimmon, guitarist for Ziggy Marley, Vida Blue, Shakira, and more! Brian Franklin 01:16:34 Adam Zimmon has shared the stage as either a band member or sideman for a long list of great artists, including Ziggy Marley, Vida Blue (w/ Page McConnell of Fish, Oteil Burbridge of The Allman Brothers Band & Dead & Company, and Russell Batiste (The Meters), Dido, Glen Campbell, Iggy Pop, The Spam All Stars, and many more. We talk with him about life as a sideman, how he got here, his time with Ziggy, Vida Blue, and Shakira, his encounters with Glen Campbell, and getting to share the stage with Iggy. Adam Zimmon has shared the stage as either a band member or sideman for a long list of great artists, including Ziggy Marley, Vida Blue (w/ Page McConnell of Fish, Oteil Burbridge of The Allman Brothers Band & Dead & Company, and Russell Batiste (The Meters), Dido, Glen Campbell, Iggy Pop, The Spam All Stars, and many more. We talk with him about life as a sideman, how he got here, his time with Ziggy, Vida Blue, and Shakira, his encounters with Glen Campbell, and getting to share the stage with Iggy. interviews, adam zimmon, brian franklin, page mcconnell, shakira, ziggy marley, vida blue, music interviews, achievements and strategies, achievements & strategies, phish yes full 4 43949492-e00f-4455-a374-6549e25125c4 Tue, 2 Feb 2021 19:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-3-keith-raskin-emmy-award-winning-producer-for-key-peele-kenan-teachers-the-league-and-more-Y2oniVRm EP 3 - Keith Raskin: Emmy Award winning producer for Key & Peele, Kenan, Teachers, The League and more... Brian Franklin 01:11:03 Keith Raskin is an Emmy award winning producer and partner in Raskal Productions, and has produced shows such Key & Peele, Teachers, Big Time in Hollywood, FL, The League and many more. Most recently he is producing the upcoming NBC sitcom, Kenan - featuring Kenan Thompson. We talk about how he started, his work with Key & Peele, budgeting new scripts, and much more. Keith Raskin is an Emmy award winning producer and partner in Raskal Productions, and has produced shows such Key & Peele, Teachers, Big Time in Hollywood, FL, The League and many more. Most recently he is producing the upcoming NBC sitcom, Kenan - featuring Kenan Thompson. We talk about how he started, his work with Key & Peele, budgeting new scripts, and much more. tv producers, interviews, brian franklin, key & peele, tv production, kenan, keith raskin, achievements and strategies, achievements & strategies yes full 3 0beddcb0-b6f1-4dbf-91c5-4653ab41b3f4 Tue, 2 Feb 2021 08:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-2-david-thomas-grammy-award-winning-singer-in-take-6-1jf6jyYI EP 2 - David Thomas: Grammy award winning singer in Take 6 Brian Franklin 01:19:17 David Thomas is a Grammy Award winning singer in Take 6, one of the most accomplished jazz and R&B a capella vocal groups in music. With 10 Grammy's David's career has taken him all over the world, and his work has led to collaborations with artists from Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles - to Brian Wilson and Don Henley. This episode we talk with Dave about his career, life on the road, and recent challenges for artists. David Thomas is a Grammy Award winning singer in Take 6, one of the most accomplished jazz and R&B a capella vocal groups in music. With 10 Grammy's David's career has taken him all over the world, and his work has led to collaborations with artists from Whitney Houston, Stevie Wonder, and Ray Charles - to Brian Wilson and Don Henley. This episode we talk with Dave about his career, life on the road, and recent challenges for artists. brian franklin, take six, music business, achievements and strategies, david thomas, achievements & strategies, dave thomas, music podcasts yes full 2 13b0ec26-5a8d-4faf-802e-f4181bec6ced Mon, 1 Feb 2021 20:00:00 +0000 bf@impactpolitics.com (Brian Franklin) https://achievements-strategies-w-brian-franklin.simplecast.com/episodes/ep-1-ryan-arciero-off-road-racing-champion-oKNxKjWn EP 1 - Ryan Arciero: Off-road Racing Champion Brian Franklin 01:19:07 Ryan Arciero is one of the most accomplished off-road racers in its history. A trophy truck racer, he's won the Baja 1000, Nevada 2000, and many more over decades of racing. Son of Off-road Hall of Famer Frank Arciero, Jr., hjis family has been in auto racing for nearly 70 years and has helped launch the careers of racers like Dan Gurney, Al & Bobby Unser, Michael Andretti, Phil Hill, Max Papas, and many more. This episode we talk about his career, his family, and what it's like to drive 160 miles an hour over dirt! Ryan Arciero is one of the most accomplished off-road racers in its history. A trophy truck racer, he's won the Baja 1000, Nevada 2000, and many more over decades of racing. Son of Off-road Hall of Famer Frank Arciero, Jr., hjis family has been in auto racing for nearly 70 years and has helped launch the careers of racers like Dan Gurney, Al & Bobby Unser, Michael Andretti, Phil Hill, Max Papas, and many more. This episode we talk about his career, his family, and what it's like to drive 160 miles an hour over dirt! brian franklin, off-road, auto racing, ryan arciero, baja 1000, achievements and strategies, achievements & strategies yes full 1