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SHARKBRAIN PODCAST
by JAKE NEWTON
A podcast about the creative process, personal stories, and getting through the blocks that keep you from being your true self.
Episodes
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MY NAME IS YOU
This week we have indie band/married couple Anne Williamnson and Brandon Walters of MY NAME IS YOU. We talk about gear, required music lessons that kept them playing as kids, and the completely dizzying immigration system they were (finally) able to navigate. Check out their music (and instagram...
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JAMES BABSON
This week we have actor James Babson on the program. We talk about navigating the murky waters on Hollywood, fighting obscurity, and staying sharp. Get it!
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DAVID HODGES PT 2!
Here's the anticipated follow up to last week's interview with David Hodges, we get even artier and more metaphysical on this one folks, two guys who write songs for a living getting all heady like they own the place. Check it out!
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DAVID HODGES PT 1
Hey Friends, This week in the SharkBrain Labs is David Hodges, songwriter and producer and founding member of Evanescence who has worked with numerous talented luminaries including Celine Dion, Jason Mraz, Christina Perri, and of course, Jake Newton. Boom. We talked for so long and had such a…
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Quit Your Job and Do What You Love.
Hey Everybody, So the Oscar season came and went, and yet I find myself empty handed again. No reward for my wishing and hoping. No reward for my thinking I should start writing that script. I was not given a lifetime achievement for my perceived potential. What a bummer. Oh well. What's on Hulu?...
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BILL MEYERS
Hello All! How goes it? This week’s mania hasn’t settled down and I’m stealing time to write you this highly pressurized tidy email. It’s funny when you schedule yourself within an inch of your life what your brain decides to focus on. For some reason when I have more responsibilities I worry…
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JOEL ECKELS
Good Lord People. Don't have pipes break in your house. It's garbage. This week we have Singer/Songwriter Joel Eckels on the show. We talk about growing up a Navy kid, finding music as an escape, and touring till the wheels fall off. Get this episode, and check out Joel's Pledge music page HERE...
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MATT SUCICH
Good Evening.Morning.Gracious.Gravy- The Olympics are in full swing and all I can think of are sports that I otherwise don’t know exist. Now I’m not typically a sports guy by ANY means. As a matter of fact They bore me to tears and get my bile roiling. But the Olympics guys. I’m a sucker for the...
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JOSHUA RADIN
Good Morning/Evening/Night, What a punch to the gut. I loved Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s work. I’d go drop 14 bucks to see anything he was in. Such a discerning eye and open nerve. He brought such pathos, such angst. I remember a few years ago while on tour in Hershey, Pennsylvania a few of us went...
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ALY TADROS
Aly Tadros is a Texan by way of New York City. She'd been playing for years, but had a moment nearly a year ago that threw her headlong into going pro. I had a great talk with Aly about family, addiction, facing disappointment, and what it means to be her own brand of artist in the 21st century...
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SCOTT LUHRS
Hello Everyone, How’s the depths of winter treating you? You still holding on to the giddiness of starting fresh in the new year? Has the rubber hit the road? I’ve gone through 4 new selves already and it’s not even Valentine’s Day. I don’t know what’s necessarily wrong with the self I am right...
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JONATHAN KITE
Hello All, Are you frozen? Beating your way through the tundra of abandoned mid-size sedans to get sundries and victuals at your local McMegaMart? Are you part of this polar vortex? Or are you one of those smug Californians (ME) Who raises his glass of pulverized kale juice to the many crisped to...
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DAN ROMER
Hello All, This week we have Composer/Songwriter/Producer/Engineer Dan Romer in the SharkBrain Labs. If you're unfamiliar with the name you are likely familiar with his work with Ingrid Michaelson, Jenny Owen Youngs, Lelia Broussard, and the Beasts of the Southern Wild soundtrack. We talk about…
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Crispy Christmas
Hello All, I'll keep this short and sweet. Imma sick person. Boom. There. I'm not PERFECT! IS THAT ALRIGHT FOR YOU JEAN??!?!??! This medicine is starting to kick in. so here's my quick postcard from fever dream city. letting you know I love you and want you to have the best of holidays. SO GET…
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ARI HERSTAND
Good Gravy. I've lost any and all resolve at these Holiday Parties. I eat and eat and eat. It's like I enter this strange drone like state wherein calories don't count and I can have as much of the cheese plate as I want without any consequences. (cut to later that night when my wife wants to...
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ERIK KERTES
Happy Holidays Everyone. There. I put it out there. SOMEONE had to say it. Geez. Do you find yourself beleaguered by the infinite tide of greed? Do you feel a bit overwhelmed by the thought of buying everyone things you can’t afford to force your unsaid mountain of emotion into a purchase? Me...
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LEE NEWTON
This week on the podcast I got the chance to catch up with my kid sister Lee Newton, a comedienne, actress, and youtube sensation. We talk about growing up in Rural California, YOLO (Please Forgive me) and the gradual shifts in comedy throughout the years. Check Lee out online YOUTUBE:...
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BEN LEE
This week we have Ben Lee in the SharkBrain Labs. get ready for an amazing journey into the depths of artistry. Ben and I had a great talk about the nature of music as a language utilized to convey ideas as well as the nature of the current music culture. This was one of my favorite conversations...
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PHIL KROHNENGOLD
Phil's a great guy with a better head on his shoulders than you or I. Maybe, I dunno. LISTEN!!! As you'll hear in my intro, I'm on an exceptional amount of caffeine at the moment and don't feel as though I can truly elicidate how great it was to have phil in the studio. We talk about the finer...
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THE LOST YEAR
This week we change the format. I bring you the lost year of my twenties. I tell the story of the year that was my worst that eventually brought my first record. I hope you enjoy it. JN
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STEVEN MCMORRAN OF SATELLITE
This week we have Steven McMorran of Satellite. We talk songwriting, moving to los Angeles, and Moving away to Nashville. Check out his music at www.wearesatellite.com
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ANDY DAVIS
Hey Everybody, This week on the podcast we have Singer/Songwriter Andy Davis. Had a great time talking to him about the differences between Nashville (where he currently resides) and Los Angeles. We also take both towns out to the woodshed for a good beating. Tonight I will be opening for Foy…
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MARGO HARSHMAN
I hope this finds you well. This last week brought all the whips and whistles that come with adult life, and due to a lack of proper scheduling (the culpability being set squarely in my court) SharkBrain did not appear on your proverbial radio dial. I’ve been kicking myself for it all week. I…
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BRENT PULS
Hey all, This week on the show I have Brent Puls, a singer/songwriter and graphic designer from Chicago, who incidentally did all the design work on my latest record. We talk about his early influences of hip-hop, being in a funk band in the 90’s, and a transformative experience with Abbey Road....
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GARRISON STARR
Hello All, Halloween is on the the wind. The big box stores have already begun the brandishing of orange and black. Novelty graves and huckster skeletons with mischievous grins are peppered into the isles of every drug store. It’s here again. What a strange holiday. Mix some pagan with some dark...
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JUSTIN GLASCO
It's Fall Everybody! And you know what that means, it's time to take out those sad records, it's time to think about the changes of life and ebb and flow of time. It's time to talk to friends about music. Justin Glasco has been my friend for many years and we've made two records together, both…
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JESSE THOMAS
Jesse Thomas is a Force of Nature with a great spirit and a sweet face. We had a great talk about music, Cayote Ugly, career advice from Tyra Banks and my dog Banjo. Check out her music at www.iamjessethomas.com. Also Be sure this week to check out the release of past SharkBrain guest Broken…
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THE ROOF BEAM CARPENTERS
This week brought Jon Titterington of the Roof Beam Carpenters into the studio to share his thoughts on creativity, neurosis, and getting out of your college town come Hell or high water. I've known Jon for a few years, and we've always been able to connect on our own blinding personal fears and...
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JAVIER DUNN
This week on the podcast we have Javier Dunn! Do yourself the huge favor of going out and getting his record "Trails" right now. Also check out his music at www.javierdunn.com. We talk growing up in Northern California, Taking the plunge into professional musicianship, and easy college jobs.
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BROKEN ANCHOR
This week we have Austin Hartley-Leonard of Broken Anchor! A funny guy with razor wit and the looks to go with it.New We discuss touring, band politics, and terrible shows. Broken Anchor's latest release will be "Fresh Lemonade" available September 17th on iTunes and www.BrokenAnchorMusic.com...
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CARY BROTHERS
Hey all! Here's the inagural episode of SharkBrain, I'm excited about it! Get excited! The first guest I brought on is Cary Brothers, an old friend with a head full knowledge and stories for days. We talk about his early days writing songs, his entirely separate life as a movie producer before…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about the creative process, personal stories, and getting through the blocks that keep you from being your true self.
HOSTED BY
JAKE NEWTON
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