CTP (S2EMarSpeical6) Mar 2025 Music Weeks Wk 1 Ep 5: Jam Your Gram: Telegrams aren't dead—they just got a rock and roll makeover

"GIVE FEEDBACK (or reach out via: https://JosephMLenard.us/contact)"CTP S2EMarSpecial6 NOTES ( listen (Fri Mar 14 2025 and thereafter) at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2210487/episodes/16786956-ctp-s2emarspeical6-mar-2025-music-weeks-wk-1-ep-5-jam-your-gram-telegrams-aren-t-dead-they-just-got-a-rock-and-roll-makeover )... CTP MUSIC WEEKS multiple days spanning a couple weeks of Music/Entertainment related Guests episodes that will be a lot of Fun and break mainly from Faith and/or Politics (unless the Guest goes there) focusing on “Entertainment” fare starting March 10th of 2025 including Benjamin Barnes, Lady Redneck, John Vento and his Nieds Hotel Band, Adam Blaylock (Heart Songs podcast), Jam Your Gram (Singing Telegrams, yes they are still a thing), Michael William (US Veteran and former Police Officer), Marcus Manderson (BarryManilow-esque, writes Jingles too), Kristi Jacques, "The Music God" CJPlain (relax folks, "Music" God as many Artists joke they are ROCK GOD's), HeIsTheArtist, Franklin Sane (for those that will get the Bowie reference), also focus on Music Censorship episode (including talk of “Professor Of Rock” Taboo Tunes YouTube shows), more.CTP MUSIC WEEKS started Mon March 10th...WEEK ONE OF MUSIC WEEKS (Mar M-F 10-28) EPISODES...1-1: Monday March 10: John Vento "Nied's Hotel Band" 1-2: Tuesday March 11: Adam Blaylok (Heart Songs)  1-3: Wednesday March 12: Marcus Manderson 1-4: Thursday March 13: Michael William 1-5: Friday March 14: Jam Your Gram Singing Telegrams  CTP (S2EMarSpeical6) Mar 2025 Music Weeks Wk 1 Ep 5: Jam Your Gram     See buzzsprout Transcript for fuller/extended Show Notes (inc. related links) and Transcript Bonus Transcript Bonus: "Music, Tv, Politics" TheLibertyBeacon piece    CTP (S2EMarSpeical6) Mar 2025 Music Weeks Wk 1 Ep 5: Jam Your Gram: Telegrams aren't dead—they just got a rock and roll makeover  Josh McNeely of Jam Your Gram Singing Telegrams joins us to explore the vibrant world of musical surprise deliveries and how they create unforgettable memories for special occasions. Singing telegrams have evolved beyond barbershop quartets into personalized performances that deliver heartfelt connections in our increasingly digital world.• Singing telegrams remain popular but many people don't know they still exist• Josh created his business to combine his musical talents with more family time • Standard telegrams typically include 1-2 songs, a balloon, and chocolate• Performances can be customized with personalized lyrics and different musical styles• Virtual telegrams and video options are available for long-distance celebrations• The service creates emotional, memorable experiences that last beyond the moment• Josh incorporates audience participation to create a celebratory atmosphere• Performing telegrams requires reconnaissance to ensure the surprise works seamlessly• Josh donates $5 from each telegram to Phoenix Children's Chorus and provides free performances to children's hospitals A Short Story: A Lasting Legacy? book Trailer Support the showJLenardDetroit SUBSCRIBE- Author, Blogger, Podcaster