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Articulate with Steve McJones

Articulate with Steve McJones
Author: Steve McJones / Alec Bolger
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A Philly-based podcast where creatives come to talk about their passions and insights. Sometimes comedy, sometimes education; always a good time.
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"It's inspirational, how much Josh quits something."This week Josh Martier rejoins the pod to discuss his now 18 months of sobriety, 30 years of life, and his excessive years of friendship with Ben Staab.Music:JAZZ TYPE BEAT SAXOPHONE - 777 | LOFI BOOMBAP INSTRUMENTAL 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"The Congo was the most difficult shoot of my life but was also maybe the greatest adventure of my life."With a population of 17 million people, Kinshasa proves to be a growing force of nature in the modern world. This week, one of Kinshasa's own "exported brains," Jenn Barry, joins to show us what it's like to grow up in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and how the spirit, culture, and education remain rich throughout a consistently challenging history.Music:AMAPIANO TYPE BEAT "NON STOP" Unknown Instrumentalz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"I don't judge no one, I'm just knowin'At night, when it get quiet, that sh** could f**k with 'emAnd if it don't right now, it's gon' catch up to 'emGuilt heavy as a cloud in a thunderstorm, huh"This week, listen over musings of two folks considering what matters and what don't; especially after hitting what feels like rock bottom.Music:Inevitable SufferingGhetto Serpents (feat. DJ Killa C and maddsnake) (prod. maddsnake) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"I'm chopping people in half, I'm slitting throats... I don't have time to breathe!"Ever wonder how they make people die on tv and in movies? Well so did Izzy, until she started killing people herself! Listen in on this episode for a glimpse into the special effects industry.Follow Izzy on instagram @izzyatrocity and check out her portfolio at izzyiselfx.comMusic:Skeleton Keys by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"There is no bad day that can't be overcome by listening to a barbershop quartet. This is just truth, plain and simple."barbershop, Barbershop, BARBERSHOPPPPDid you know there's physics in music? Let's breakdown some barbershop music and performance this week with Dylan.Music:BARBERSHOP by VISHMAK & BRAINSHAW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"I certainly don't feel like I am desperate to run away from a film set. I love the hustle and bustle. Everything is sort of mad right before a take, and then it just settles, and you've got these two minutes of a bit of magic."After about 10 years of working together on set, Devo and Adan have developed an effective business relationship to create beautiful pieces of art, as smoothly as possible. Listen in this week for some insight to the movie industry, and how sometimes you may have to rely on movie magic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"I take, like, 9,000 supplements every morning. I don't know if it's completely placebo or not, but I'm super committed to these supplements."And we're back!In the midst of a dark February, this episode was recorded while Steve was nose to the grindstone editing, and feeling the weight of it all. Will Ayers, a professional in personal training and nutrition, runs us through the boxes to check off when figuring out why we feel weird. Check your box!Music:Midnight MeltdownMusic by https://www.free-stock-music.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"We got the money and the dreams..."Mbeta rejoins Articulate this week to share his experience writing the screenplay for the new Johnny series, produced by GNG Entertainment. What goes into the creation of a full length series? Blood, sweat, and hundreds of unfinished Google Docs files.Johnny premieres February 22nd, and will be available on youtube in the following weeks.Music:Rooftop by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Meredith you never told me your old grandpa used to be a huge piece of sh*t!"PART 1Welcome back to Articulate with Stephen Barrett - This week we have on Steve McJones to give us a deep dive on why we hate podcasters, what it takes to not be annoying, and the creativity (if any) that goes into the medium.INTERMISSION - 39:08PART 2If you can't stand yourself, you likely are in some stage of grief, or fully unconscious. Take the red pill brohs.Music:Kanye West x Graduation Type Beat "MOONLIGHT"prod: genesisprod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"From the standpoint of Zen it is no contradiction to say that artistic technique is discipline in spontaneity and spontaneity in discipline.”Does work get in the way of being creative? Does being in a committed relationship or marriage entail less time for creative endeavors? Welp, only if you let it. Whether you lack discipline or relaxation, this episode will help solve all your problems and set your entire life straight. And I can guarantee that personally.Music:[FREE] KENDRICK LAMAR TYPE BEAT - "TEARS"prod. by Lucas QuinnInstagram/Twitter: iamlucasquinn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"You can't live in the desert and expect water to be cheap."STOP, WATER YOU DOING?? Listening to this episode with Delaney Ridgley about water accessibility and affordability? Oh ok, please continue.Music:Rustic Ballad by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's not called "A Peanuts Christmas" is it?Charles Schultz and his "Peanuts" comics have a deep, melancholic history that only a true artist could craft. The cartoon soundtrack also includes soley bangers. What type of person does it take to make these lasting characters continue to reach into children's and adult's souls alike? What type of person latches on to these and applies them to each stage of their life? Why is it named after a legume?Gather round the fire and get cozy for this special episode of Articulate.Music:Music track: Italy by AylexSource: https://freetouse.com/music/Free Music Without Copyright (Safe)Christmas Magic by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him."What fuels you on the path to success? For some, it's fame, partners, or power. For Chickeziea, it's spite... but like in a good way. The kind of spite that keeps you from washing your butt and making soup in the same sink. Starting a business is hard, but listening to this week's episode, you'll come to find that learning along the way can take you places, as long as you continue to build.Music:"MONEY"/NEW HIP HOP/ FREESTYLE TYPE INSTRUMENTAL / PUNGZ BEAT X ESCENTZ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Machines can do many things, but they cannot create meaning. They cannot answer these questions for us. Machines cannot tell us what we value, what choices we should make."This week we get into AI (Articulate Intelligence) within army machinery, or autonomous weapons if you will; and discuss why maybe... perhaps, possibly, they aren't super kosher for humanity. Or maybe not? But probably. Most likely.Music:Vlog 2.0 by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Plus, you're coming at it subjectively. Sure, you don't think he's great, but maybe it's somebody's first time seeing him and they love it. Also... not to be weird but like, he created this moment. This conversation. Doesn't that count for something?"This week we explain the recent short gap in time from Articulate episodes - because we made a movie. Give us a break. And hey, enjoy the episode! We're back baby!Music:New life prod. marsh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Hi, I'm Jerry Springer, here in LA ready to ask that 1-million-dollar question: Has Dru Montana got talent?" - Jerry SpringerMusic:Halloween Type Beat - Scary Movie. Scary Type Beat. Spooky Type Beat.prod.soone32 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Einstein dubbed Quantum Entanglement as "spooky action at a distance."Alban Xhema dubs Quantum Physics as "a good place to start after doing too many psychedelics." After in-depth research on the quantum realm, he's concluded that "ants do not belong there." Music:Cloud Nine by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folkerMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"Lo que viene escañiña de mono."Take a vacation this week over to the little island that could, Puerto Rico, as George Blaha discusses his home country that he knows and loves. While tensions do get high in the heat, the locals still take pleasure in horseback riding, cock fighting, and hat wearing, and there's always a hurricane just around the corner. ¡Barbacoa!(Apologies on the production hiccups, new mics and cam setup are on the way.)Music:Puerto Rico Me Llama by Jimmy Fontanez/Media Right ProductionsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...Music provided by FreeMusic109 / freemusic109 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"LIGHTNING BOLT! LIGHTNING BOLT!"What is Live-Action Role Playing? A place to dress up knights and dragons? To learn about real historical and emotional perspectives? To really immerse yourself in a game like a kid again? Or maybe a place to meet ladies? All these discussed this week, and more. Only on Articulate.Music:Train Robbery by Hayden Folker | https://soundcloud.com/hayden-folkerMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
"The bean, who had prudently stayed behind on the shore, could not but laugh at the event, was unable to stop, and laughed so heartily that she burst."This week we talk comedy with two brothers... it's just two brothers. That do comedy. And they're maybe from the 1950s? They join the al-Qaeda basement this week to discuss the decline of quality in fortune cookies, one-liners, and The Brothers Grimm.Music:Autumn Dance by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.