The Daniel Draper Podcast

Greetings my friends, I hope all is well. Happy Easter Sunday. I hope you enjoy this podcast of me discussing my recent health, faith explorations and John Wick movies. An interesting mix of things, no doubt, but hey, we all have some strange things about us. If you want to further support my channel, don't forget to check out my Reaction channel on YouTube, where I react to all types of music. Check out the chapters to this podcast down below. God bless you guys and see you very soon. - 00:00: Intro 01:00: Personal Updates: Eczema, Topical Steroid Withdrawal, and Faith (Christianity) 06:13: Why does John Wick work? John Wick 1 10:40: John Wick 2 15:00: John Wick 3 19:30: John Wick 4 27:40: Ranking of John Wick movies & Outro - P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danieldraper_/ ⁠ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DraperReacts Here's my Goodreads page: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/121024372-daniel-draper ⁠ And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: ⁠https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

James Wilson-Rhead is a Composer, Musician, Lecturer at Point Blank University, and also runs an alternative Music project called 'Kibbokid'.  - Thank you so much James for coming on the podcast and discussing your plethora of knowledge. The Arts are the reason I keep on living, and it's a pleasure to discuss these sensitive and powerful things with an individual such as yourself. Please check out his projects, links, and chapters to this podcast down below.  - James Wilson-Rhead's links: Website: https://www.jwrmusic.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jwrhead/ Kibbokid's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ZJs1vuKegAJ0Hbfk1DOYE?si=zTzKEjFbRryEsunVuSxp2Q  Other Links: https://linktr.ee/jwrhead  - Chapters: 00:00: How would you define yourself? 01:15: What advice you tell your younger self or another aspiring Musician?  08:25: The timeline of James' different careers. Jazz, Film Scoring, etc. 16:00: Why take the academic route? Love for Reading, Brian Eno, and appreciation of Teachers. 36:40: How important is Music in Film? 46:45: Where does Art come from? 01:03:40: Difference in commissioned work versus your own.  01:14:00: Inspiration for different musical acts - Kibbokid and English Politics.  01:28:30: Exemplary Countries in the World (Scandinavia)  - P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieldraper_/  Here's my Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/121024372-daniel-draper  And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Robbie Waldron is a Coach, Personal Trainer, Entrepreneur, and founder of The ADHD Fitness Club. - Thank you Robbie for this episode. It was a barrel of laughs, fun, and learning. We have very similar taste in hobbies and comedy, so when we talk, it's like talking to a family member - I can't wait for part 2. Check out Robbie's links and the chapters of this podcast down below, and thank you for listening. - 00:00: Intro, building your own business, The ADHD Fitness Club and medicines. 09:40: Western World doesn't have a good relationship with Struggle, Father relationships. 15:30: What's more important: a support system, or Inner Fire? 22:45: What challenges you as a trainer? 28:40: Can you teach an old dog new tricks and who do you go to for advice? 35:20: Sympathising with the Shadow - what if you went down that dark path? How do you operate? 49:12: Clubs (such as book clubs or art clubs) are underrated; why? 53:00: Reading & recommendations from Robbie and I, and how to read 56:50: Where does your love for Comedy come from? Joe Rogan, Joey Diaz, Russell Brand etc. 01:00:10: Jordan Peterson, Staring into the Abyss, suffering makes you human.  01:10:45: Long-term visions for ADHD Fitness Club, controlling addiction and impulse control; helping others. 01:16:30: The Role of Music for Robbie Waldron, success, money not equaling happiness.  - Robbie's Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbie_adhdfitness/  Book a Call w/ Robbie: https://linktr.ee/adhdcoachrobbie  Our reading recommendations: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fQIfmsn6SzLLLPk7bVC6yOzFOt4XtfeZQSB9ZSE-qQ4/edit?usp=sharing   - P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieldraper_/  Here's my Goodreads page: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/121024372-daniel-draper  And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper  Also, Siri interrupts at 01:17:45ish, my bad.

Scarlett Sangster is an Author, Editor, Journalist and founder of Bracknell Writers Group. - Thank you Scarlett for your fantastic knowledge and insight to writing, fiction, and life. I'm thankful for you and this conversation, and I cannot wait to read "In Search Of Peter Pan". Please check out her links down below in addition to the chapters of this podcast. Thanks for listening.  - 00:00: Intro, Inspiration for her new novel "In Search Of Peter Pan", Kate Bush and family 05:00: Tarantino, trusting your characters, and trusting the reader 12:45: The editing process, honesty, publishing, dealing with agents 19:00: Celebrities getting published - unfair for smaller authors 22:05: Why do you write? 26:55: What inspired you to write and non-linear story telling 37:20: Favourite authors and recommendations 43:20: What makes a good book and which book changed your life? 46:55: Film, experience with that, and idiotic internships 52:45: Long term goals, dream job, teaching, and mentors 59:55: Pros and cons with self-publishing, having too many books, university, and academic thinking 01:12:15: In person experience for writing, fantasy, time, and character names 01:28:58: Advice for aspiring writers, creatives, and drafts - Scarlett's Links: Website: https://www.scarlettsangster.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarlettgracehs/?hl=en  Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScarlettGraceHS Brackwell Writers Group: https://www.bracknellwritersgroup.co.uk  - P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Tessa Rohrig is a Yoga Teacher, Yogi, and founder of Yin and Yoga. - Thank you so much Tessa for being on the podcast and sharing your fantastic insight and knowledge with us all. You've affected countless lives and people around you, and we're incredibly grateful. Please check out Tessa's links and chapters to this podcast down below, and thank you for listening.  - 00:00: Intro  01:30: What's changed in Yoga since you've started?  05:00: Is getting a Yoga Qualification too easy these days? Is there a problem with having no regulations? 09:45: Differences in the East & West. Philosophy, moving meditation, going back to the basics 16:00: Mystical and Mysterious Eastern Philosophy  20:10: Yoga with Adriene, downsides of practicing online, connecting to your body, Science 31:20 Feeling things that your body is telling you, inward reflection = easier to identify issues, life in Italy & Holland 45:45: Allergies, Fascia, digestive disorders, Chinese Medicine, chiropractors 54:20: Tessa & I Interrupt each other 3 times in a row, Yoga Retreats, future of travel  58:30: Instinctual Living, Creative thinking  01:06:40: Advice to yogis, students, teachers & humans (Find What Feels Good).  - Tessa Rohrig's Links: Website: https://www.yinandyoga.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_yinandyoga_/  - P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Hello my friends, I hope all is well. This was a new style of podcast for me, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Doing these thought/analysis videos allows me to formulate my opinions and takes on the novel/film at hand, so I'm going to try and keep doing them. Find the chapters written below, and I'll see you all soon. Sending love and health to you and your family.  - 00:00: Intro + Plot Overview  05:24: Interesting Structures and Characters; Why It Works, What I Loved 09:00: Charlotte Brontë and Jane Eyre being one 10:45: Mary and Diane being Anne and Emily Brontë - Beautiful and emotional. 13:00: My Next Reads from Daunt Bookshop in Baker Street: Hemingway, Orwell, Tolstoy and Dostoevsky  14:40: St. John and the Importance of his character (why end the book with him? Emphasises the religious theme).  16:40: Classical Literature and the unorthodox approach  20:20: My GoodReads page, struggle with reading Jane Eyre 23:15: Final Thoughts and Charlotte's fantastic and creative use of Grammar - P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Dillon West is a Golf Professional and Athlete for the University of Alabama. - Thank you my brother Dillon for this insane podcast - we had such a good time. It's just constant laughter and meaningful conversation (which is in my opinion the best type of conversation), and I'm grateful for your presence. Check out the topics we spoke about and Dillon's links down below.  - 0:00: Intro 0:45: Life now versus life a year ago. What has changed? 06:00: Difficulties after university, changing career paths, knowing what to do 11:20: Being high-value, Napoleon Hill, David Goggins, Time 19:10: Relationships, ignoring mediocrity, needs in a human, California and speaking Truth 23:50: Jordan Peterson and censorship, The Art of conversation, Twitter (Why it's terrible), banning TikTok 38:00: Western Medicine, animal-based diet, eczema, being grateful  44:20: Adapting to new environments, having that 'it', Comedy, Dave Chapelle and Prince Charles' Eggs 57:30: Harry & Meghan, Rasicm, Southern Hospitality, Ellen Degeneres and Kanye West 01:12:00: Clothing putting you in a mind set, Rolex, Watches  01:18:20: Why glamour is important, raising children, and the importance of your Grandfather  - Dillon West's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dillonwest_/ - P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper  I also think my dog barked and you can hear it in this podcast, so I'm sorry about that haha - I hope you enjoy this episode all the same.

Sean Wisnewski is an Artist and YouTube Thumbnail Designer. - My brother Sean, thank you so much for this podcast. Time flew by and we need to do another one. Thank you for discussing these topics with me and being one of the best people I've ever worked with. The chapters and links to his platforms are down below.  - 00:00: Intro  01:30: How you started and got involved with Digital Design 8:45: What got you into making Thumbnails? What interested you? Mysterious, popular 10:40: Practicing Art in a non-business sense. Is making it a business a mistake for creativity and your own health? 13:55: Feeling like you never having time to do things. How can we fix that? Social media, the process, the 60% point 19:20: Purposely struggling  25:50: Starting work and finishing it. Why? 28:50: Artists hating their own work. Could that be a good thing, or is it unhealthy? 35:50: Importance of client/professional relationship and the problems with big YouTubers 45:00: The problem with 'meta' Thumbnails on YouTube & MrBeast 56:00: Taking pride in your work 01:01:00: Getting in at the right time and treating clients with respect 01:14:00: Outro and advice for creatives/people - Sean's links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sean_wisnewski Instagram: https://www.instragram.com/seanwisnewski.art Linktree: https://linktr.ee/seanwisnewskiart - P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Camatriix is a content creator based in London. - Thank you my brother Camatriix for the wonderful conversation. You're an inspiration to all content creators and people alike, and are so giving in what you do. All of his links are down below under the chapters. - 00:00: Start, cold weather - classic British conversation topic. 01:38: Streaming, content creation, community and growing up in London 11:28: World Cup, passion of Spanish speaking countries 14:30: Why Football is an important part of life 20:45: Cult-like mentality in Football, Swansea & Wales 30:45: University experience in Plymouth 32:30: News & fear mongering 35:40: Religion, decline, prejudice 55:30: Marriage, divorce, how to sustain relationships 01:00:05: Advice for single people, dating apps 01:00:50: Cam gets water intermission break 01:02:38: Cam returns, dating apps, honesty in Eastern Europe 01:05:56: Participating in Marathons, fundraising, Scouts and Bears 01:17:40: Goals for 2023, day-by-day mentality - Cam's social media links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camatriix/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/Camatriix All other links: https://linktr.ee/camatriix - P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Ersh1a is an independent Music Artist based in London. - Thank you my brother Ersh1a for being here and talking with me. All the links to his social media and chapters to this conversation are listed down below. - 00:00: Start 02:05: Doing what you want, conforming to the crowd or not 08:26: Influences now compared to the start of his career 14:15: Would you rather be remembered for paving the way, or being a superstar? 19:45: The potential downsides to the underground scene: gatekeeping, ego problems?  28:40: A method to a high-streaming song? 32:50: Importance of replay value 39:45: Lost art of cohesive albums and TikTok artists  50:38: Human connection, VR, money 66:40: Staying out of conflict, apologising 70:00: Ersh1a's Spirit Animal and mythology 73:36: Good deeds and FaceBook 77:00: Dissy Dreams 2.0, 2023 goals, and advice to creatives - new and old - Ersh1a's links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1d5FhiTiUQOtRmaKtgEXqO?si=wBOGJ2-LQqWhjUiCvr8Mew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ersh1a/ - P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Hello my friends, long time no see.  A lot has happened during this time, and I'm here to discuss and inform you all on where I've been, what I've been up to, etc.  I hope you all enjoy this, and I'll see you all very soon.  P.S. To contact me, please email: danieldraper43@gmail.com And this podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and other platforms. Find the link here: https://anchor.fm/daniel-draper 

Dr. Paul Hokemeyer is a clinical psychologist and author. Check out his new book, Fragile Power, available in the description. - Dr. Paul Hokemeyer's links:  Fragile Power: https://amzn.to/3CtV519 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_paul_hokemeyer/ Website: https://drhokemeyer.com/ - This post may contain affiliate links, which means that I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Rev is a real estate agent, content creator, and nerd. - Nerd Revolution Radio's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerd_revolution_radio/ Website: https://nerdrevolutionradio.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_tOdGBHTIzKXAvTAEB9mDg?view_as=subscriber

Dillon West is a professional golfer, athlete, and student.

Robin Cooke is a coach, personal trainer, and owner of Nanpareil Health & Fitness.

Mersedeh Prewer is a chef, lawyer, mother and owner of the food blog, Saffron and Herbs. Check out her Instagram (@saffron_and_herbs) and her blog at: https://saffronandherbs.com/ 

PALEBLU is an artist, producer and engineer. His new single, 'Mayhem', is now available on all platforms. 

Bex is a singer, songwriter and producer. Her new single, 'Undeniable', is available now. 

Gabz The Great is a recording artist, producer and songwriter. His debut single, 'Bittersweet', is now available on all platforms. He is also known for his work with the artist, 'Adelina'.

Davis Woods is a recording artist, songwriter and music lover. Thank you so much to Davis and the beautiful community that supports us both. Sending prayers and love to you all. See you soon. Davis Woods socials: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0RLwXmp3htHz4RdVbdW8vp?si=67rB9wCBRMicRZj9p_Lg1A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/davis-woods/1270395335 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/daviswoods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davis.woods/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/luvdavisluv Daniel Draper's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieldraper_/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/danieldraper_  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4cRczDkXaLs5i8tQ5VV_Gw Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/danieldraper43  Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielDraper_  Discord: https://discord.gg/Vepbd2uZjQ