US military veteran and podcast host Donald Dunn talks about the importance of music in the military, while serving and afterwords dealing with PTSD. Luke improvises a soundtrack to the complexities of returning to family life. They explore how improvised music can be beneficial in the recovery process after serving in the military. Donald also tells a ridiculous story involving a popular video game.

Donal's show, Veteran Voice radio: veteranvoiceradio.com

VVR instagram: @veteranvoiceradio

Producer, podcaster and former spy Pete A Turner tells a story about a potentially deadly checkpoint crossing in Iraq.

He talks about his love for music, the pipe organ, and the intersection of spying and podcasting skills. They discuss his podcast, with over 2000 episodes where he's interviewed many acclaimed musicians and diverse guests.

Pete's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/peteaturner

https://www.breakitdownshow.com/

Follow impropod on instagram: @impropodpodcast

Author and host, Rod Berger, has hosted over 4000 interviews including the late Pope, NBA great Magic Johnson and the Crown Princess of Sweden. He's documented stories on behalf of WaterAid in refugee camps across Africa.

They discuss the power of storytelling, Rod recounts an interview with Khabib Nurmagomedov who is the longest-reigning UFC Lightweight Champion and his longing for a simple life selling vegetables.

Rod also reflects on his emotional connection to sports, particularly his childhood heartbreak over the Detroit Pistons' loss in the 1988 NBA Finals.

Rod's book: The Narrative Edge: Authentic Storytelling that Meets the Moment

Rod's website: https://www.drrodberger.com/

Rod's instagram: @drrodberger

Dr. Glenn Berger. is a psychotherapist and coach who's worked for over twenty-five years. Before that, he was in the music business, In the Studio with Dylan, Sinatra, Jagger and More.

They discuss the mathematics of music, why you think and feel certina emotions or imagine things when listening to music. Glenn tells some great stories about how he made the decision to study psychotherapy and his connection to the song Bridge Over Troubled Water. All with a unique soundtrack.

Glenn Berger's online self-cultivation course: https://www.skool.com/heartfinders/about

Glenn Berger's Website

Instagram: @glennsbergerphd

Youtuber and composer Dan Blackwell talks about his latest project with musical mushrooms and tells a story about a weird walk home in Hong Kong, involving a turtle on a lead and some rave dogs as well a jungle story about revenge.

Dan's instagram: @peacebeatswithdanblackwell

Dan's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PeaceBeatsWithDanBlackwell

In an eloquent interview poet and performer Pete the Temp discusses how improvisation is integrated into life, he tells a story about a spontaneous marriage proposal involving hyaenas, and an awkward surprise in Soho.

Pete's Website: petethetemp.co.uk/education

Pete's Instagram: @petethetemp

The Festival where Pete and Luke are performing in the vibe machanics: shambalafestival.org

Luke talks to Witch, podcaster and security officer Swailes about her whitchcraft podcast and the power of manifestation. She tells a great story about being careful what you wish for, that Luke improvises a soundtrack to with help of a shruti box instrument.

Swaile's podcast: The Bell Witch podcast

Her instagram: @the_bell_witch_podcast

Newfoundland based composer and multi instrumentalist, Adam Foran tells some great stories involving a vicious owl, and meeting wale whilst in a kayak. He collaborates on Luke's improvisations with an impressive array of instruments and skill, they discus the composition process and chicken music!

Adam's website: www.adamforan.ca

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