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Ep. 44 - The Marks of Time: Why Scratches and Dings In Your Rings are Not a Bad Thing

Buy Like a Guy - September 21, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In this episode I'm going to talk about something that resonates with both men and women: When you glance down at your brand new ring, and see those first few scratches and dings.  It can be disheartening, and you may even be surprised you even care.   Whether it's a minor scratch, a ding, or ...

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1008: Pete Lampe on building his own double basses

Contrabass Conversations - September 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour
Pete Lampe is the owner of Pete's Upright Bass Shop in Portland, Oregon, and he has been an active bassist in Portland since 1986.  He won a Silver Medal for Tone at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention, and he is currently focused on building his own double basses.  We dig int...

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1008: Pete Lampe on building his own double basses

Contrabass Conversations - September 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
Pete Lampe is the owner of Pete's Upright Bass Shop in Portland, Oregon, and he has been an active bassist in Portland since 1986.  He won a Silver Medal for Tone at the 2023 International Society of Bassists Convention, and he is currently focused on building his own double basses.  We dig int...

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Episode 54: The Stars Aligned

Girl Were You Alone? An *NSYNC Podcast - September 19, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 124 ratings
*NSYNC’s back?!??! And so are we??? In 2023!???   We couldn’t let this week go by without talking about the *NSYNC reunion, new song, and all of the associated content/shenanigans!  Including but not limited to: Elevator video/VMA appearance Take Me to a Better Place snippet Justin...

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What To Do When You Feel The Urge To Watch Porn (with Dan Johnson)

Husband Material - September 18, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 203 ratings
How do you handle the intense urge to watch porn? This was Dan Johnson's dilemma. Dan struggled with porn for over 20 years. After re-confessing to his wife, putting filters on all his devices, joining a community of other men, and seeing a certified sex addiction therapist, he was still not exp...

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1007: Behind the scenes with Ear Trumpet Labs

Contrabass Conversations - September 15, 2023 16:07 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
It was a pleasure to visit Ear Trumpet Labs founder Philip Graham and go behind the scenes with the Nadine microphone for double bass. I did a review of this mic back in 2020 and have been loving it ever since.  Enjoy, and check out the video version of this for some cool visuals from the worksh...

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1007: Behind the scenes with Ear Trumpet Labs

Contrabass Conversations - September 15, 2023 16:07 - 19 minutes
It was a pleasure to visit Ear Trumpet Labs founder Philip Graham and go behind the scenes with the Nadine microphone for double bass. I did a review of this mic back in 2020 and have been loving it ever since.  Enjoy, and check out the video version of this for some cool visuals from the worksh...

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Ep. 43 - The Jewelry Design Process: Balancing Your Personal Input with Expert Guidance

Buy Like a Guy - September 14, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Customer involvement in designing jewelry is a growing trend in the jewelry business. Independent jewelry stores offer a range of options, from changing metals and gemstones to adding unique touches. However, there's a crucial balance between personalization and potentially compromising the inte...

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How To Heal Shame And Self-Contempt

Husband Material - September 11, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 203 ratings
Have you ever struggled with shame or self-contempt? In this episode, you'll learn the simple formula for healing shame through vulnerability and connection. You'll also hear a vulnerable, shame-filled part of my story I've never shared publicly. What if shame is actually not a curse, but a clu...

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Ep. 42 - Stay Manly My Friends: Why You Need To Pick Up The Ring When It's Ready

Buy Like a Guy - September 07, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
While some may not immediately associate jewelry shopping with noble acts, we do. Think about it; you're trading your hard-earned dollars for something small and valuable, something you might not fully understand. And why? You're doing it all in the name of love and commitment. Buying jewelry,...

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1006: Abe Gumroyan freelancing chat

Contrabass Conversations - September 07, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes
Abe Gumroyan is a Grammy-award winning bassist who plays a wide range of gigs, ranging from major motion picture soundtracks to professional orchestras like the San Francisco Symphony.    We dig into Abe’s background, what it’s like freelancing, advice on developing a multifaceted career, A...

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1006: Abe Gumroyan freelancing chat

Contrabass Conversations - September 07, 2023 09:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
Abe Gumroyan is a Grammy-award winning bassist who plays a wide range of gigs, ranging from major motion picture soundtracks to professional orchestras like the San Francisco Symphony.    We dig into Abe’s background, what it’s like freelancing, advice on developing a multifaceted career, A...

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Appropriate Touch Between Men (LIVE)

Husband Material - September 04, 2023 15:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 203 ratings
Touch is one of our most basic human needs. But many of us have been deprived. How can men outgrowing porn embrace healthy physical touch with each other—and prevent harm? Find out in this panel discussion with Certified Husband Material Coaches Drew Boa, Stephen Thomas, John Kilmer, and Mike Ch...

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Ep. 41 - The Diamond Dilemma: Why The World's Hardest Gemstone Can Still Break

Buy Like a Guy - August 31, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
**The Truth About Diamonds** Diamonds, often touted as "forever," have a mystique of invincibility. However, the reality is that they are not indestructible. Much like everything else in our physical world, diamonds can chip or break. This revelation may come as a surprise to many, given tha...

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1005: Lauren Pierce on Scales

Contrabass Conversations - August 31, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes
Lauren Pierce has written a new book title Scales, Scales, Scales: A Progressive Technical Journey for the Double Bass.  We dig into the inspiration for this book and catch up with Lauren and her current projects in this wide-ranging conversation.   Check out her new book here, and be sure t...

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1005: Lauren Pierce on Scales

Contrabass Conversations - August 31, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
Lauren Pierce has written a new book title Scales, Scales, Scales: A Progressive Technical Journey for the Double Bass.  We dig into the inspiration for this book and catch up with Lauren and her current projects in this wide-ranging conversation.   Check out her new book here, and be sure t...

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Healing Your Marriage After Gay Porn (with Tamara Lichfield)

Husband Material - August 28, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 203 ratings
This episode answers unique questions for married men who have sexually acted out with gay porn or other men. You'll learn what partners go through upon discovery of gay porn, why transparency matters, and how we can pursue connection with other men while continuing to rebuild trust with our wiv...

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1004: Jacob Warren on his multi-style career

Contrabass Conversations - August 25, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
Jacob Warren is a multi-style bassist whose background and interests lie in a wide ranging variety of acoustic styles, including, but not limited to classical, jazz, bluegrass, Swedish fiddle, and many others.  In 2023 Jacob won first prize in the International Society of Bassists Soloist Compe...

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1004: Jacob Warren on his multi-style career

Contrabass Conversations - August 25, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes
Jacob Warren is a multi-style bassist whose background and interests lie in a wide ranging variety of acoustic styles, including, but not limited to classical, jazz, bluegrass, Swedish fiddle, and many others.  In 2023 Jacob won first prize in the International Society of Bassists Soloist Compe...

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Ep. 40 - The Best Way to Choose a Diamond When She Doesn't Tell You What She Wants

Buy Like a Guy - August 24, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
Just last week, there was a guy who was agonizing a bit over what quality and size of diamond he should get. He was clear on the ring style, and he had his budget set, so all was moving along smoothly; until he started to worry and wonder a bit about what his girlfriend might want for the cent...

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Episode 39: The Milk Carton Kids

Inside the Musician's Brain - August 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 246 ratings
On today's episode, Chris is joined by The Milk Carton Kids - a successful duo with a sound and energy that's all their own. Much of the conversation revolves around the making of their brilliant new album, I Only See the Moon. After completing an initial version of the album, the band made the d...

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The Inner Child Challenge Workshop (LIVE)

Husband Material - August 21, 2023 15:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 203 ratings
In this workshop led by Drew Boa, you'll learn how to connect with your inner child like never before.  To complete the exercises, you will need: A piece of paper (digital documents will NOT work for this) 3 different crayons or colored pencils (if not, just use a pen) A posture of curiosity...

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1003: Tacet No More with Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall

Contrabass Conversations - August 17, 2023 14:43 - 1 hour
Hosted by Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall, Tacet No More is “a new podcast where we are asking the questions that need to be asked and saying the things that need to be said about classical music”.   Check out the podcast and follow along with future episodes here, and bravo to Joe and Yuri ...

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1003: Tacet No More with Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall

Contrabass Conversations - August 17, 2023 14:43 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
Hosted by Joseph Conyers and Yumi Kendall, Tacet No More is “a new podcast where we are asking the questions that need to be asked and saying the things that need to be said about classical music”.   Check out the podcast and follow along with future episodes here, and bravo to Joe and Yuri ...

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Ep. 39 - Guided by Mysticism: An Ancient Sage Unveils the Sensual Bond Between Women and Diamonds

Buy Like a Guy - August 17, 2023 09:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
In the last episode, I explored the question of why diamonds hold such a special place in the hearts of women. In today's episode I'm venturing into the world of mysticism surrounding diamonds. This exploration is based on a passage from a book written over 140 years ago—a book that still hol...

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Why You Need A Recovery Action Plan (with Nick Stumbo & Trevor Winsor)

Husband Material - August 14, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 203 ratings
How do you take action after relapse for growth and healing without using shame or punishment? After a porn relapse, what do appropriate consequences look like? Nick Stumbo and Trevor Winsor are members of the Executive Team at Pure Desire Ministries. Together, they host the popular Pure Desire...

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Ep. 38 - Diamonds and Desires: Accepting the Mystery of Women's Love for Sparkling Treasures

Buy Like a Guy - August 10, 2023 09:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 27 ratings
A common question among men (and some women) is "Why do women love diamonds?"   There are countless theories on the internet, but I'm not here to give you more to think about, but give you advice that will make the jewelry buying experience EASIER.  I get a tad philosophical as I talk ab...

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1002: Krista Kopper on excavating your creativity

Contrabass Conversations - August 10, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes
Double bassist Krista Kopper recently released a solo, improvised double bass album titled  "Blessed Are Those Who Mourn" that was inspired by eight women who have been killed while running.   We dig into the story behind this album and much more.  Listen to her solo album as well as my two ...

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1002: Krista Kopper on excavating your creativity

Contrabass Conversations - August 10, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 100 ratings
Double bassist Krista Kopper recently released a solo, improvised double bass album titled  "Blessed Are Those Who Mourn" that was inspired by eight women who have been killed while running.   We dig into the story behind this album and much more.  Listen to her solo album as well as my two ...

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Episode 38: Mike Gordon

Inside the Musician's Brain - August 08, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 246 ratings
Today Chris is joined by the one and only Mike Gordon - bassist, singer & songwriter for the legendary rock band Phish. Mike goes deep into his musical journey, his peak experiences on and off stage and the making of his excellent new solo album, Flying Games. He also gives us an inside look at h...