The Medicine Cabinet Podcast

Producer/engineer and father of four Chris Optiks Jones chats with the #medcab about how being a good student of music has informed his approach to sound, and why raising self-aware humans is his priority as a father. Guest: Optiks Jones IG: @iamoptiks Featured artist: Psalm One @psalmone Song title: “Ain’t 2 Famous” Produced by Chris Optiks Jones Hosted by: Chris J and Lindsay Joan Guest host: Donovan Sound Design Production by: Trevor New Recorded by: bassplayaplaya on #H2nZoom #PowerDeWise #iPhone Recorded in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

Brooklyn born drummer, retired barber, husband and father of four Sydney Driver sits down with the #MedCab to talk about his key to balancing family life with the artist grind. (Hint: it’s church.)  Sydney also explains why he would charge 20$ per line-up, and manages to call out Chris J’s barber. Guest: Sydney Driver IG: @CyberActive http://WWW.RhythmStealth.Com Featured Artist: Enor the Mous DREAM BURGER Hosted by: Chris J and Lindsay Joan Guest host: Josh D Sound Design Production by: Trevor New Recorded by: bassplayaplaya on #H2nZoom #PowerDeWise #iPhone Recorded in Crown Heights, Brooklyn

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They fell in love while sharing the stage in a band on the rise, and though they have a lot in common, energy-wise they are yin and yang: Bryan, a balanced Type B personality versus Alison, a Type A to the core with a dash of manic charm. Listen in with The Med Cab as Bryan and Allison break down how they have kept the flame lit while building a partnership juxtaposed with now separate but similarly exciting music entertainment careers.

On their first day as college freshmen, Azieb (Fox) Abarah and Sidney (Wolf) Fenix mutually recognized their mirrored spirits from across the room at a dorm party. Twelve years, a few cities, and multiple projects—including a collaborative LP—later, The Fox and The Wolf sit down with the Med Cab to rap about how their love works.

Musician and entrepreneur Chanell “Tubafresh” Crichlow and social worker Lindsay Slay were introduced by a mutual friend in the NYC queer scene. Five years forward, they’ve exchanged vows and play together in a soul band. In the premiere episode of the Love & Relationships MedCab subseries, Lindsay and Chanell lay out how they’ve navigated culture clashes and gender roles (simply put, respectively) as a co-working team. Guest: Tubafresh and Lindsay Slay IG: @tubafresh @llslayer http://www.tubafresh.com/music/ Featured Artist: Jellyfish Treasury www.jellyfishtreasury.com Lady Slay is wearing the "Lady Pink" earrings by our sponsor Jellyfish Treasury Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, T.J. Robinson Guest host: Ben Brody Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on #H2nZoom Recorded in Sunset Park, Brooklyn

The Patriot Brass Ensemble was born out of the simple notion that veterans deserve to be honored with live, professional music. Founder Steven Benke enthusiastically explains on The Medicine Cabinet Podcast how his nice idea became a national network and nonprofit organization. Listeners will be inspired by his advocacy spirit and twist on altruism. Musicians in particular will be reassured as Benke talks unionization—history has shown, Benke’s ideas get actualized.

Anthony Barfield was raised on a Mississippi farm. Dr. Orrin M. Wilson hails from neighboring state Louisiana. Presently based in NYC, both are Black, classically trained musicians with enviable resumes in music performance and education, who now make beats for pop artists. Listen in as Velocity Music explains to the #MedCab how they apply a 20th Century thinker’s “mastermind alliance” principle to their business. This philosophical elixir has already brought Velocity Music the success it intends—including a platinum record they produced for Chris Brown. Guest: Velocity Music Inc IG: @velocitymusicinc www.velocitymusicnyc.com Featured Artist: Anil Duran www.anilduran.com IG: @anil_duran Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, T.J. Robinson Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on #H2nZoom Recorded at UpTown Harlem

How many classical musicians can you name off the top of your head? (We know you thought of Yo Yo Ma, who currently has 112k followers on Instagram. Drew “That Viola Kid” Ford has over 120k). How? Sure, he’s a talented violist, but that alone wouldn’t make him stand out at his alma mater Juilliard, or even with his post-graduate resume that includes playing on the soundtrack for Final Fantasy XII and alongside Cee Lo and Kendrick Lamar. Listen with The Medicine Cabinet Podcast as TVK explains how he’s funneled his array of skills, perspective and well, charisma into building his social media empire. Guest: Drew Forde @thatviolakid Featured Artist: Amy Kang www.AmyKang.com @amykang1 Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, Sean Richey, T.J. Robinson Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on #H2nZoom Recorded at the "LAWRENCE" Theme Music By LTZ

The Medicine Cabinet Podcast returns for a second season with harpist-scholar Dr. Ashley Jackson. A “Jackson” of many comprehensive and time consuming trades, her greatest dilemma is which pursuit comes first. Write a book? Record an album? Listeners will be moved by what drives her to be the best as she humbly articulates why she shows up to rehearsal an hour early to tune her instrument in absolute silence and the importance of looking your best. The first lady featured on our podcast—and unquestionably the most sophisticated person in the room—Action Jackson takes the Med Cab’s clumsiness in stride, but doesn’t miss a thing. Guest: Dr. Ashley Jackson Featured Artist: "Addiction" by Alana Roth Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, Sean Richey, T.J. Robinson Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on #H2nZoom Recorded at the "LAWRENCE"

Juliette Jones and her partner Jarvis Benson are instrumentalists who’ve provided the string section for ‪Aretha Franklin‬’s commemoration of Nelson Mandela at the 2014 BET Honors, and creatively partnered with Red Bull Studios NY, Red Bull Studios NY, Beats by Dre, VH1 and Interscope Records. But at their core, their company Rootstock Republic is invested in a deeper legacy: building supportive spaces for string-players of color to follow in their footsteps. Juliette breaks down their vision and strategies to the #MedCab hosts and Jarvis introduces us to teaching techniques that employ “adaptable pedagogy.” Episode 7 Guest: Rooststock Republic (Jules and Jarvis) Featured Artist: King Malichi “Hustlin Boy” lyrics by King Malichi http://dai.ly/x2sztno Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, Sean Richey, T.J. Robinson Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on H2nZoom Recorded at The Pent House September 6th 2017 Sponsors: JellyFishTreasury www.MoreThanWonder.com/blog/JellyFishTreasury Commercial: Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey Actors: Chris J and TJ Robinson VAINGLORIA Etsy.com/shop/VAINGLORIA Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey or Zack TomChief and Co Written by Chris J Actress: Lindsay Joan

Episode 6 Guest: Rusty Satone musician/ clarinetist/ computer scientist Featured Artist: EiffelLife “S.S.G.G.” https://soundcloud.com/eiffellife/eiffelife-ssgg Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, Sean Richey, T.J. Robinson Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on H2nZoom Recorded at The Pent House August 27th 2017 Sponsors: VAINGLORIA Etsy.com/shop/VAINGLORIA Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey or Zack TomChief and Co Written by Chris J Actress: Lindsay Joan 4Loop2Loop www.4Loop2Loop.com Comemercial: Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey or Trevor New Actress: Lindsay Joan

The #MedCab hosts declare David Eisenbach a punk rock politician, though he might not agree. He’s had a lifetime of practice in calling out politicians but he’s not about vigilantism. Or brunch. He’s a media and politics expert, professor at the Manhattan School of Music and Columbia University, and a 2017 New York City Public Advocate candidate. A straight historian who has taught and published books on LGBT history. A history channel show host. Informed by all the above and more plus a deep love for New York, Eisenbach is a politician who reads between the lines and aims to distill information while preserving integrity. He shares his solutions for today’s problems and the future with the #MedCab. (Spoiler alert: robots get a mention). Guest: David Eisenbach writer/ historian/ professor/ Public Advocate Candidate Featured Artist: Lynette Williams “Tengo” https://soundcloud.com/lynettewilliam... Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, Sean Richey, T.J. Robinson Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on #H2nZoom Recorded at The Pent House August 17th 2017 Sponsors: JellyFishTreasury www.MoreThanWonder.com/blog/JellyFishTreasury Commercial: Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey Actors: Chris J and TJ Robinson 4Loop2Loop www.4Loop2Loop.com Comemercial: Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey or Trevor New Actress: Lindsay Joan

Episode 4: Shareef Teaches the MedCab How to Live Stream Trumpet player Shareef Clayton understands that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Whether cold calling for gigs overseas, or simply showing up on the doorsteps of legends, Shareef chases talent with a shot of risk. Mentored by Mustafa, trading fours with Marsalis and basking in the aura of James Brown, Shareef surrounds himself with greatness. Listen as he reveals to the #MedCab his recipes for success and bold approach to self-promotion — and then give it a try yourself. After all, as Shareef says, what do you have to lose? Episode 4 Guest: Shareef Clayton musician/trumpet/ band leader/ front man Featured Artist: Mean Joe Scheme "It Was Written" produced by OPTIKS & NOAM THE DRUMMER https://soundcloud.com/meanjoescheme/... Featured Artist: Sidney Fenix “TOML" (time of my life) Lyrics by Sidney Fenix produced by TROR TH1 https://soundcloud.com/sidneyfenix/to... Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, Sean Richey Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on #H2nZoom Recorded at the WalterShearerFlat Aug 8th 2017 Sponsors: VAINGLORIA Etsy.com/shop/VAINGLORIA Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey or Zack TomChief and Co Written by Chris J Actress: Lindsay Joan JellyFishTreasury www.MoreThanWonder.com/blog/JellyFishTreasury Commercial: Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey Actors: Chris J and TJ Robinson

Episode 4: Shareef Teaches the MedCab How to Live Stream Trumpet player Shareef Clayton understands that genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration. Whether cold calling for gigs overseas, or simply showing up on the doorsteps of legends, Shareef chases talent with a shot of risk. Mentored by Mustafa, trading fours with Marsalis and basking in the aura of James Brown, Shareef surrounds himself with greatness. Listen as he reveals to the #MedCab his recipes for success and bold approach to self-promotion — and then give it a try yourself. After all, as Shareef says, what do you have to lose? Episode 4 Guest: Shareef Clayton musician/trumpet/ band leader/ front man Featured Artist: Mean Joe Scheme "It Was Written" produced by OPTIKS & NOAM THE DRUMMER https://soundcloud.com/meanjoescheme/... Featured Artist: Sidney Fenix “TOML" (time of my life) Lyrics by Sidney Fenix produced by TROR TH1 https://soundcloud.com/sidneyfenix/to... Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, Sean Richey Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on #H2nZoom Recorded at the WalterShearerFlat Aug 8th 2017 Sponsors: VAINGLORIA Etsy.com/shop/VAINGLORIA Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey or Zack TomChief and Co Written by Chris J Actress: Lindsay Joan JellyFishTreasury www.MoreThanWonder.com/blog/JellyFishTreasury Commercial: Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey Actors: Chris J and TJ Robinson

Episode 3: “F- that” and Family J Swiss JSWISS stands firmly in who he is: the non-drinking, non-smoking, non-cussing emcee who never hesitates to grab the mic at a cypher. When not rapping, JSWISS writes NY Times articles and -- he'll downplay the fact -- working his 9to5 at BET. Talented, intellectual and grounded, JSWISS humbled the #MedCab hosts with "awthenticity" in approaching the craft of hip hop -- and life. What's his secret? Probably having the most freakin' supportive family we've ever heard of. No seriously, they sing on stage with him. We're kind of obsessed with them. Episode 3 Guest: JSWISS musician/ rapper/ marketing/Journalist Featured Artist: DJ Raydar Ellis “Overload” Lyrics Raydar Ellis Music by DJ Raydar Ellis Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, Sean Richey, T.J. Robinson Guest Host: Sidney Fenix Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on #H4nZoom Recorded at the WalterShearerFlat Aug 2nd 2017 Sponsors: 4Loop2Loop www.4Loop2Loop.com Comemercial: Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey or Trevor New Actress: Lindsay Joan VAINGLORIA Etsy.com/shop/VAINGLORIA Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey or Zack TomChief and Co Written by Chris J Actress: Lindsay Joan

Six months into playing violin at age 6, Eric flies from his hometown in Indiana to New York to play his first concert at the Manhattan School of Music. Fast-forward to 2017, Eric's won the Tchaikovsky Competition and curated international music festivals but no biggie, he'd rather talk about how to select stocks and maximize credit cards. Listen in on the #MedCab conversation as Eric fills us in on his ridiculously renaissance man lifestyle: creating apps, kung-fu, rapid language learning, coffee beans and community. You'll want to take notes for this one. Episode 2 Guest: Eric Silberger musician/ violinist/curator/ entrepreneur Featured Artist: Tony Beatz “9 Lives Cypher” Lyrics by Huck Tim, Chris Cubanali, Lotze, J57, TubaFresh, BDubds, C Sharp Music, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Tony Beatz https://youtu.be/6qeLsKjDzA4 Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, Sean Richey, Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on #H2nZoom Recorded at the WalterShearerFlat July 1st 2017 Sponsors: 4Loop2Loop www.4Loop2Loop.com Comemercial: Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey or Trevor New Actress: Lindsay Joan JellyFishTreasury www.MoreThanWonder.com/blog/JellyFishTreasury Commercial: Written by Chris J Edited by Lindsay Joan Music by Sean Richey Actors: Chris J and TJ Robinson

The Medicine Cabinet kicks off our podcast series with cardinal guest Nathanial Chase. We love that Nate is a Yale alum, double bassist and conductor — but that’s just background info, really. Our aim is to invite artists into our studio who inspire in their daily lives, beyond their craft. Raised by radical parents, Nate’s social justice work and commitment to #BlackLivesMatter sparks up an a provocative conversation. Get to know #MedCab hosts Chris, TJ, Lins and Sean — and guest Nate — as we dig into free speech, capitalism, nuclear power and the interplay of music and activism. Episode 1 (part 1 and Part 2) Guest: Nate C. musician/bassist/conductor/ human rights activist Featured Artist: Akie Bermiss “Medicine” written and produced by Akie Bermiss https://youtu.be/TJFNHZszc8I Featured Artist: Juan DiAblo "My Zone" ft Medicine produced by Nemesis https://youtu.be/fcVbtBvfnFU Host: Chris Johnson Co-Host: Lindsay Joan, Sean Richey, T.J. Robinson Sound Design Production by Trevor New Recorded by Christopher Johnson on #H2nZoom Recorded at the WalterShearerFlat June 10th 2017 Sponsors: JellyFishTreasury www.MoreThanWonder.com/blog/JellyFishTreasury