Brad Miller is one of my former bosses from my high school job, where I worked as a Party Host, at this facility called Flipside. Even though it went out of business, Brad and I have stayed in contact because we always respected one another. Throughout his episode, we discuss how music played a role in guiding him to question everything around him. We both talk about the importance of learning from everyone, even if it's a perspective you're not familiar with.

Brad talks about

- Hunting with grandpa listening to "Da Turdy Point Buck"

- Being introduced to other genres throughout the 90s

- Connecting with a higher being listening to hertz frequencies and country music that touches the soul

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Christina Clark is a massage therapist that has loved music her whole life. I know Christina because I am friends with her son is Colin Breault. Check out his episode 9 with Colin to get the full picture. Christina has always been very welcoming and open to any conversation you want to have with her. Her episode explores a lot of heavy topics and traumas that she has overcome throughout her life. Music was used as a tool to help her understand and cope with life's challenges that she was presented.

Christina talks about

- Surviving Stevens-Johnson Syndrome listening to Blondie and Debbie Harry

- Self medicating with meth and then rehab

- Hollywood Undead and 2CELLOS concerts with her kids

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Martin O'Sullivan is a resident at the retirement community, Sagewood. Mr. O'Sullivan and I met while I was working there as a server. His background is in understanding Jazz music and recognizing its importance. He manages the music programs at Sagewood to get his fellow residents involved in watching and being apart of live music. The passion he has for music and keeping Jazz alive is inspiring!

Martin talks about

- Dave Brubeck Quartet concert at the University of Arizona in 1954

- Being a founding member of both Jazz in AZ, the Arizona Five Arts Circle, and a board member of the Scottsdale Arts Center Association

- Becoming a co-producer of Woody's Place Presents at Sagewood

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Alec Brandl has been a day one brother since we were babies. Our relationship has been held by our family and our love for music. During his episode, we explore 3 pivotal moments that music has played a really big role in. Learning how to get back up from hardships using music is the message throughout his episode.

Alec talks about

- Steve Perry and Journey opening the door to the wonderful world of music and understanding it.

- Silk Sonic and Elton John reigniting his passion for music and saving his life.

- Elvis gives him the courage to keep on fighting for what he wants and what he believes in.

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Adriana Castro-Soto is another one of my classmates from my public speaking class. Currently, she's studying sex education to become a sex therapist. Some of her hobbies include writing fanfics and smut. She is someone who stands up for what she believes in.

Adriana talks about

- Her father being a mariachi.

- "Skrillex" in her middle school years.

- The composer from the video game "Genshin Impact" and the rock band "Ghost"

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Angel Galvan was a classmate I met from a Public Speaking class that I took at Phoenix College. Music has been his guide throughout life's struggles for Angel. His desire for understanding the world around him as well as his love for filming have lead him to be the person he currently is today. Cannabis has played a huge role in how he listens and processes music.

Angel talks about

- Trippie Redd's "Hearing Wish" helping him cope with the growing pains of childhood

- An ex-girlfriend introduces Gus Dapperton's "Where Polly People Go Read"

- Getting stoned listening to Mac Miller

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