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My mission for the Sold 4 a Song Brand™ is to pull back the curtain of the music and technology industries and reveal the structures that have historically kept creators at a disadvantage. I aim not only to demystify the business and tech side of music so that music creators can reclaim control over their careers but to guide artists by the hand with actual solutions. Sold 4 a Song™ isn’t just a podcast — it’s a revolution for undervalued creatives. Hosted by Terrance Sawchuk, Billboard #1 writer & multi-platinum producer, each episode helps you rewrite your story from Undervalued to...

Robert Timberg weaves together the lives of Annapolis graduates John McCain, James Webb, Oliver North, Robert McFarlane, and John Poindexter to reveal how the Vietnam War continues to haunt America. Casting all five men as metaphors for a legion of well-meaning if ill-starred warriors, Timberg probes the fault line between those who fought the war and those who used money, wit, and connections to avoid battle.

The Song of Simon de Montfort is the story of this extraordinary man: heir to a great warrior, devoted husband and father, fearless crusader knight and charismatic leader. It is the story of a man whose passion for good governance was so fierce that, in 1258, frustrated by the king’s refusal to take the advice of his nobles and the increasing injustice meted out to his subjects, he marched on Henry III’s hall at Westminster and seized the reins of power.

A new podcast in which I look at current news stories and then play the song that I wrote the LAST time something like this happened...To support Mitch Benn for as little as $1 a month, and get access to exclusive content, go to www.patreon.com/mitchbenn

In Song for a Hard-Hit People, Beth Howard shares her story of growing up in Appalachian Kentucky—the economic struggles, trauma, and ever-present sexism along with the loving care of her close-knit rural community. These complex people shaped Howard’s sense of justice and solidarity, and taught her about the inextricable bonds working-class people share, despite our differences. But her childhood also left her with emotional wounds that threatened to destroy the life she built for herself.

The true story of Deng Adut - Sudanese child soldier, refugee, man of hope Deng Adut's family were farmers in South Sudan when a brutal civil war altered his life forever. At six years old, his mother was told she had to give him up to fight. At the age most Australian children are starting...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A timely and passionate call to action for engaging with our current political moment, from the Grammy-nominated and multiplatinum singer-songwriter and New York Times bestselling author Tori Amos. Since the release of her first, career-defining solo album Little...

The third volume of the legendary “Gonzo Papers” recalls high and hideous moments in Hunter S. Thompson’s life and career—featuring a new introduction from comedian Tim Heidecker. With Thompson’s trademark insight and passion about the state of American politics and culture, Songs of...

Nobody likes The Complaints - they're the cops who investigate other cops. Complaints and Conduct Department, to give them their full title, but known colloquially as 'the Dark Side', or simply 'The Complaints'. Malcolm Fox works for The Complaints. He's just had a result, and should be feeling...

***WINNER OF THE 2024 AUDIE AWARD FOR AUDIOBOOK OF THE YEAR*** Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the challenges he’s faced, and the...

Songs for Democracy Podcast explores songs furthering democratic values, reminding people why personal responsibility, vigilance, and action are key pillars of a democratic society. Democracy needs citizens to stay vigilant and responsible in order to last. When government has too much power and control over its citizenry, democracy withers away. Here we will share helpful articles about the history and value of art in politics and public discourse as well as analyze song lyrics that focus on key democratic values from different perspectives.

Bono – Künstler, Aktivist und Sänger der irischen Rock-Band U2 – legt seine umfassende Autobiografie mit dem Titel "SURRENDER" vor. Bono ist einer der international bekanntesten Musiker. In "SURRENDER" schreibt Bono zum ersten Mal selbst über sein Leben und über die Menschen, die ihm nahestehen. Er berichtet von seiner Kindheit in Dublin, vom plötzlichen Tod seiner Mutter, die er mit 14 verlor, von U2s unglaublichem Aufstieg zu einer der einflussreichsten Rock-Bands der Welt, bis hin zu seinem Engagement gegen Aids und den Hunger in der Welt.

Tägliche News in Musikform /Tagesnachrichten Song / Aktuelle Schlagzeilen vertont.Tagesnachrichten als Song? Genau das gibt’s bei Tagesnachrichten Song! Jeden Tag werden die wichtigsten Schlagzeilen des Tages kreativ und musikalisch vertont – satirisch, eingängig, manchmal bissig, immer unterhaltsam. Politik, Wirtschaft, Gesellschaft, Kurioses und Breaking News der letzten 24 Stunden im Song-Format.Der perfekte Podcast für alle, die Nachrichten schnell, witzig und irgendwie hängenbleibend konsumieren wollen – ohne 20-Minuten-Bulletins oder trockene Zusammenfassungen. Ideal zum ...

Where songwriters go deep into the songs they wrote and the songs that wrote them. Conversations that play like mixtapes of the music we love and are about to discover.

Here we take new and iconic songs from all genres and breakdown lyrics and melody alike to give you the viewer a more in-depth look at your favorite songs. Please follow us on instagram @song_by_songpod!

Accompanied by his daughter Morgan, and nursing a bandaged right hand, Utah Phillips accepted the "Joe Hill" Award and entertained labor musicians with a rare a capella performance for over an hour.

Poet, memoirist, labor organizer, and Episcopal priest, Pauli Murray helped transform the law of the land. Arrested in 1940 for sitting in the whites-only section of a Virginia bus, Murray propelled that life-defining event into a Howard law degree and a fight against "Jane Crow" sexism. Now Murray is finally getting long-deserved recognition: The first African American woman to receive a doctorate of law at Yale, her name graces one of the university's new colleges.

We take a news item every day and convert it into a catchy short pop song version

Hosted by Ohio Irish American News Publisher & Editor John O’Brien, Jr. Raised on Songs, Stories and Shenanigans is brought to you by the Ohio Irish American News and WHK The Answer. Listen on whkradio.com and OhioIANews.com, as well and is available for download, whenever you wish.

Dr. Willie H. Clemons's inspiring book, This Is My Story: This Is My Song: One Man's Journey To Turning Oppositions Into Opportunities And Fulfilling His Unique Gifts, shares his personal experiences and insights on growing up in Alabama. Along the way, the author weaves a beautiful and inspiring story of his journey to fulfilling his childhood dreams of a life of service.