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  • Dave Norman on Chops, Sound, and the Art of Making Music

    Dave Norman on Chops, Sound, and the Art of Making Music
    2025/09/09
    John Howell sits down with trumpet virtuoso and educator Dave C. Norman to unpack chops vs. musicianship, studio politics, and the “Quiet Trumpet” philosophy. They dig into range the right way (resistance, slotting, breath attacks), why soft, lyrical control beats higher-faster-louder, and how classical fundamentals pay off everywhere. Plus: mic technique from the Jerry Hey school, lessons from Doc and Maynard, and Dave’s upcoming book and 700+ tutorials.

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    1 時間 6 分
  • Colby Hall Unpacks Trump’s Alaska Fumble—and the MAGA Media Meltdown

    Colby Hall Unpacks Trump’s Alaska Fumble—and the MAGA Media Meltdown
    2025/08/18
    Mediaite’s Colby Hall joins John Howell to unpack the optics, fallout, and media spin from Donald Trump’s bizarre Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin. From red carpet applause to a rambling press conference, Hall explains how Trump’s attempt at statesmanship backfired—and why even some MAGA loyalists are starting to balk. It’s a sharp, funny, and sobering look at foreign policy as performance.

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    23 分
  • Panic on the Airwaves: Orson Welles, War of the Worlds, and America’s First Viral Hoax

    Panic on the Airwaves: Orson Welles, War of the Worlds, and America’s First Viral Hoax
    2025/08/08
    Bestselling author William Elliott Hazelgrove joins Big John Howell to revisit the night in 1938 when Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds broadcast sent America into a panic. They explore how Welles crafted the fake “breaking news” format, why so many believed it, and the chaos that followed. Hazelgrove also draws parallels between the media climate then and now, and what the stunt still teaches us about fear and misinformation.

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    54 分
  • Redistricting, Reform, and the Return of Rick Pearson

    Redistricting, Reform, and the Return of Rick Pearson
    2025/08/01
    Big John Howell sits down with Chicago Tribune political reporter Rick Pearson to unpack Illinois' latest push for redistricting reform. They explore why past efforts failed, what’s different this time, and how partisan maps fuel political extremism. Plus, reflections on Mike Madigan, J.B. Pritzker, and a few thoughts on the Bears’ upcoming season.

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    36 分
  • Inflation, Interest Rates, and Intellectual Dishonesty with David Hochberg

    Inflation, Interest Rates, and Intellectual Dishonesty with David Hochberg
    2025/07/26
    Mortgage expert David Hochberg joins John Howell to break down Trump’s clash with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the dangers of politicizing interest rates, and why economic truth is getting buried under partisan talking points. Plus, tariffs, housing trends, and a tribute to Chuck Mangione.

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    28 分
  • Scotty Scheffler, Golf Greatness, and the Apple TV Series “Stick” with John Dempsey

    Scotty Scheffler, Golf Greatness, and the Apple TV Series “Stick” with John Dempsey
    2025/07/25
    John Howell and longtime radio partner John Dempsey reconnect for an old-school conversation about golf, greatness, and the curious calm of PGA star Scotty Scheffler. From Scheffler’s understated dominance to the rules controversy surrounding Shane Lowry, they dive deep into what makes a golfer—and a game—compelling. They also riff on the new Apple TV golf dramedy Stick, revisit the glory of Happy Gilmore, and plan their next round (pressed shorts required).

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    51 分
  • Colby Hall: Epstein, MAGA Media, and the Monster They Made

    Colby Hall: Epstein, MAGA Media, and the Monster They Made
    2025/07/11
    Mediaite’s Colby Hall joins John Howell to break down the unraveling of a long-running MAGA conspiracy theory: the mythical Jeffrey Epstein “client list.” With Trump allies like Pam Bondi and Dan Bongino suddenly changing their tune, Hall explains how MAGA media figures are now facing blowback from the very audience they helped radicalize. It’s a sharp look at what happens when you lose control of the monster you created.

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    17 分
  • Wayne Naus: A Trumpet, A Tour, and a Touch of the Spirit

    Wayne Naus: A Trumpet, A Tour, and a Touch of the Spirit
    2025/07/02
    Trumpeter and jazz educator Wayne Naus joins John Howell for a rare reunion after more than 40 years. They swap stories from life on the road with Buddy Rich and Maynard Ferguson, break down legendary recordings, and reflect on the highs (and double high C’s) of big band life. From the infamous Buddy Rich “bus tapes” to Wayne’s second act at the piano, it’s a deep dive into music, memory, and the creative life.

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    34 分