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As I Was Saying with Big John Howell

As I Was Saying with Big John Howell

By: Big John Howell
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 John Howell brings you expert insights and interviews breaking down today's biggest news and events

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  • Dave Norman on Jerry Hey and the L.A. Studio Sound

    Dave Norman on Jerry Hey and the L.A. Studio Sound
    Nov 9 2025
    John Howell sits down with trumpeter and educator Dave C. Norman for an inside look at the life and legacy of legendary L.A. studio player and arranger Jerry Hey. From Michael Jackson’s Off the Wall to Earth, Wind & Fire and Quincy Jones, Hey’s horn section defined a generation of pop and R&B. It’s a deep dive into the artistry, discipline, and unmistakable sound of the players who made brass shine like lasers.

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

    Dave Norman on Chops, Sound, and the Art of Making Music
    Sep 9 2025
    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 hr and 6 mins
  • Colby Hall Unpacks Trump’s Alaska Fumble—and the MAGA Media Meltdown

    Colby Hall Unpacks Trump’s Alaska Fumble—and the MAGA Media Meltdown
    Aug 18 2025
    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 mins
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