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That Guy Who Photographed... - Chris Cuffaro, Iconic Photographer

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - May 10, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris to discuss some of his iconic photos and the stories behind them.  ****** Over the past 50 years, Chris’ signature work with a galaxy of A-List actors, models, athletes and musicians has helped them define their public image while establishing his r...

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Ian Hunter on Track - Mick, The Doctor of Digital™ Smith

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - April 26, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Mick sits down to discuss his latest release Ian Hunter on Track as well as his fiction book, Burning America: In The Best Interest of the Children?  We also discuss the music business as well as radio. ****** Dive into the musical universe of solo Ian Hunter songs like never before with "Ian H...

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Whatever - J. D. Reynolds

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - April 12, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
JD and I sit down and talk about music, dance, modeling, and even acting. ****   JD Reynolds is an artist in the truest sense of the word. The world of country music is paying attention to Australian country music artist JD Reynolds. Her latest release '8 Seconds' hit the highly coveted #1 sp...

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Dark Secret - Edward M. Lerner

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - March 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Edward joins the show to discuss his novel, his experience in the Space Shuttle Simulator, and what would really happen if some of our fears came to light. **** Before taking the plunge in 2004 into full-time writing, technologist turned author Edward M. Lerner spent thirty years in high tech ...

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Ebony Hustle 2: Ballistic Protection - John Wayne S III

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - March 15, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
John stops by the podcast to discuss his latest release to talk about his new movie, Ebony Hustle 2: Ballistic Protection, but we discuss so much more.  ***** John Wayne S. III (JW) is a consummate storyteller, producer, and director, boasting an illustrious career in the entertainment industry ...

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Break My Heart - Presley Tennant

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - March 01, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Presley discusses her musical journey, the importance of loyalty in her relationships, and so much more. **** Radiant and fearless, Presley Tennant is the result of unequivocal talent and California ease. Dubbed a “vocal powerhouse” by Taste of Country, People Magazine states Presley is “quickly...

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New Rock New Role - Richard Sparks

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - February 16, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Author, screenwriter, and a man of many talents Richard Sparks to talk about his new novel, New Rock New Role. *****                                                                                Born in England, and a graduate of Oxford Universi...

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My Love - Kingsley

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - February 02, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Kingsley and I discuss her travels, New music, and why she got kicked off Tinder among other things.  **** Chicago, IL (DATE): Rising Pop/Indie artist Kingsley is releasing her debut single, My Love, from her album, Come & Find Me, mixed by Kevin Frias on Friday Jan 12. “This song is just what...

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Dancing Into the Light - Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - January 19, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Kathyrn discusses her memoir,  Dancing Into the Light, as well as the loss of her mother and younger brother. ***** Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki was born in Washington D.C. to an Arab father and an American mother. She grew up in Iran, Kuwait, Beirut, and Jerusalem where she attended Arabic, British,...

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Giving It All To You - Fast Suzi

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - January 05, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Celebrating the launch of Season 8 and our 150th episode with the band behind our new music, Fast Suzi. I chat with Matt, Greg, and Alex from the band. Joining us on the show is their producer and mine Rich Zei from Third Ear Audio Productions. Fast Suzi is like the man with 1000 faces. They ar...

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America in Therapy - Phyllis Leavitt

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - December 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On this episode, I sat down with Phyllis Leavitt to discuss America's Mental Health this week. We dig deep into why her new book America in Therapy is so timely. ****  When I became a psychotherapist, I never imagined I would one day be entering a “political” arena. But the more I worked with w...

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Text Messages To My Sons - Tammy J. Cohen

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - December 08, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Texting has certainly become an easy way to communicate. However, what happens when a mother saves the texts to her sons? The result, “Text Messages To My Sons” by author Tammy J. Cohen. According to Cohen, “Have you ever struggled to communicate with your children? If you know kids, in-person ...

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Any Way You Go - Cody Howell

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - November 24, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Cody Howell: A US Navy Veteran Making Waves in Music Cody Howell, a Kansas native, is a proud veteran of the US Navy and has since settled in Nashville to pursue his passion for music. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Randy Rogers, Dierks Bentley, and Zane Williams, Cody's music is a refle...

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American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy - Audrey Birnbaum

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - November 10, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Audrey and I discuss her book, American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy as well as how time off forced her to look at life in a different way. ***** Growing up in New York in the late 1960s, Audrey Birnbaum assumed that watching Holocaust documentaries was a perfectly normal family acti...

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Halloween 2023 and Friday the 13th - Amanda Kieth

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - October 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Amanda and I discuss the Friday the 13th and the meaning behind the day.  Aliens, Big Foot, and some more serious topics. ***** From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tune with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to the sound of her own drumbeat. She bo...

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Halloween 2023 and Friday the 13th - Amanda Keith

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - October 27, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Amanda and I discuss the Friday the 13th and the meaning behind the day.  Aliens, Big Foot, and some more serious topics. ***** From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tune with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to the sound of her own drumbeat. She bo...

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Eyes My Daddy Gave Me - Oliver Pigott

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - October 13, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Singer-Songwriter, Oliver Pigott and I chat about his time on Canadian Idol, the inspiration behind his single Eyes My Daddy Gave Me, and more. The song will be available on 10/20/2023. Pre-save Now.  ******** Currently based in Nashville, OLIVER PIGOTT ​is a singer/songwriter, musician, and ac...

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CerVon Campbell - Overthinking

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - September 29, 2023 05:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Friend of the show, CerVon Campbell is back to discuss his new music and how much his life has changed.  We discuss how he overcame his depression and is now making a difference with others. Of course, we still touch on a little movie and comic buzz too. ********* CerVon Campbell is an indepen...

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Peter Paul Parker - Music, Energy and the World

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - September 15, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Peter is back and we discuss his upcoming music fest. The ever-changing music business, before we dive into the world at large. ***** Peter is a meditation coach, Ki Gong instructor, Sound Healer, and musician. He was a professional musician for about ten years, but the money was drying up as ...

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D. M. Needom - Why So Long? Life, Classes, and Book Talk

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - September 01, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Starting Season 7 off with a solo podcast. In this podcast I talk about Life, the new pup, becoming a teacher, and being an author.  *** D.M. Needom has been creating stories since she was a kid. She started committing them to paper when she was in high school. Starting off as a bassist and tel...

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Grief of a Dream - Amanda Keith

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - January 22, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Amanda and I discuss the grief she felt when she lost her shop. Image and how we are all the same and connected.  ***** From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tune with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to the sound of her own drumbeat. She borrowed h...

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Stress Eating - David Hernandez

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - November 25, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Davis and I talk about Stress Eating and the problems it can create as well as his near-death experience.  ********* David Hernandez is a passionate, inspiring, and motivated individual who lifts others up in his belief that each of us was designed to live a life of purpose. He is on a mission ...

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Executive Loneliness - Nick Jonsson

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - October 21, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Nick and I discuss his book Executive Loneliness ******* Executive depression, anxiety, and isolation – and the substance abuse, family breakdowns, poor physical health, self-harm, and suicide that can all too frequently result – were a major issue long before most of us had even heard the word ...

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Living Through Alchemy - Vi Vi Thai

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - October 14, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
ViVi and I talk about her book as well as metaphysics. ******** Vi Vi Thai is a writer, truth seeker, healer, and fearlessly determined to live a free lifestyle regardless of others’ opinions.  She uncovered her true life’s purpose after going through a dramatic and stressful time at the end o...

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2:47 The Journey Home to My Heart - Ulrika Karlsson

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - October 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Ulrika talks about her book and the inspiration behind it. ********* For many decades I was being depressed, and burned out and eventually I also became suicidal. My whole life was like an inner struggle with low self-esteem manifesting in many things such as stress, severe sleeping disorders a...

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2:47 The Journey Home to My Heart - Ulrika Karlsson

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - October 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Ulrika talks about her book and the inspiration behind it. ********* For many decades I was being depressed, and burned out and eventually I also became suicidal. My whole life was like an inner struggle with low self-esteem manifesting in many things such as stress, severe sleeping disorders a...

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Ulrika Karlsson - 2:47 The Journey Home to My Heart Author

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - October 07, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Ulrika talks about her book and the inspiration behind it. ********* For many decades I was being depressed, and burned out and eventually I also became suicidal. My whole life was like an inner struggle with low self-esteem manifesting in many things such as stress, severe sleeping disorders a...

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Beautifully Broken - Melissa Oatman

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - September 30, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Melissa tells us about her book, Beautifully Broken: The Spiritual Woman’s Guide to Thriving, Not Simply Surviving a Divorce or Breakup, and her podcast, Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness. ******** Melissa Oatman is from Collinsville, Illinois.  In addition to teaching German, Melissa is a healer, ...

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Skinny Fat - Marc Nelson

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - September 23, 2022 03:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Marc talks about his lifelong struggle with skinny fat, while doctors see him as fit. We talk about body image and the role media plays in it.  ********** I was born in a body that genetically lacked muscles/muscle mass, almost everywhere. Genetically, is common in my family. Even though I was...

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I Don't Want To Turn Three - Gramps Jeffery

Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom - September 16, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Gramps tells us about how his grandchildren living with him during the pandemic, inspired his book. ******* Gramps Jeffrey has 4 kids and 6 grandchildren and looks at how the kids are growing up as a baby boomer trying to understand how the world has evolved since he was 3 years old. As the aut...

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