• Host: David A Thomas Jr.
• Guest: Eric Nash
• Guest: Simon Cole
• Musical Guest: Katie Costello
• Intro/Outro Music: Joe Rudd

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• Host: David A Thomas Jr.
• Music: Eric Nash
• Guest: Samantha Dunn
• Guest: JonathanX
• Musical Guest: Jess Furman
• Intro/Outro Music: Joe Rudd

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Dave shares his thoughts about character development in commercial voice over acting. Dave interviews author and attorney Natashia Deon about her new book and the Los Angeles literary scene. Eric and Dave chat about American folk music and the band Pixie and The Party Grass Boys, who perform their singles “For You,” “Home” and “Lullaby” during the show. Dave interviews live TV director Jonathan X about what it’s like to direct in real time.

• Host: David A Thomas Jr.
• Music: Eric Nash
• Guest: Natasha Deon
• Guest: JonathanX
• Musical Guest: Pixie and the Party Grass Boys
• Intro/Outro Music: Joe Rudd

Instruments: Guitars, mandolin, banjo, violin

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Dave breaks down his take on the concept of failure, and elaborates on how keeping a positive mindset spins him closer to new, better and different outcomes. Eric shares about his music and the people he wrote the episode’s songs with: Pete Minn and Aidan Hawkin. Dave and Playwright Peggy Medina catch up on Latin life in East LA. Dave interviews Alex Smith, who previously worked at NASA, and now has a remote job where hacking is a union of art, data, positive thinking and sustainability.

• Host: David A Thomas Jr.
• Guest: Eric Nash
• Guest: Peggy Medina
• Guest: Alex Smith
• Intro/Outro Music: Joe Rudd

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This episode opens with a discussion about Mariposa, California’s native Miwok indigenous peoples, and the town’s long-lived newspaper. Interviews with The Hailers lead members April and Robert. Dave and Eric talk about their music. Writer Amanda Fletcher talks about her work as a writer and tells the story of her journey. We wrap up with Simon Cole talking about age-ism in Hollywood and how upside down it is.

• Host: David A Thomas Jr.
• Music: Eric Nash
• Musical Guest: The Hailers
• Guest: Amanda Fletcher
• Guest: Simon Cole
• Intro/Outro Music: Joe Rudd

Instruments: Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, instruments used by musical guests

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Dave and Eric talk about how they met, and Eric tells us about his professional successes and many concert tours. Amanda Fletcher tells Dave and the about PEN America’s mission, history and programs. Director Simon Cole reveals his secrets to making iconic commercials.

• Host: David A Thomas Jr.
• Guest: Eric Nash
• Guest: Amanda Fletcher
• Guest: Simon Cole
• Intro/Outro Music: Joe Rudd

Instruments: Electric guitar, songs from Eric Nash's album "Lullaby for a Dragonfly"

SEGMENTS:

7:23 Eric Nash interview

22:16 Amanda Fletcher interview

42:53 Simon Cole interview

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Dave’s been in the mountains for a while now, and he’s befriended the local coyotes, turkeys and even wasps. He shares his insights on living in harmony with nature, and tells intriguing stories about how animals react when they know you mean no harm. This episode explores the idea that we are not separate from nature; we are part of it, and treating our surroundings with respect is a form of self-respect.

• Host: David A Thomas Jr.
• Music: Eric Nash
• Intro/Outro Music: Joe Rudd

Instruments: Electric guitar, acoustic guitar, classic guitars with mods

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• Host: David A Thomas Jr.
• Music: Eric Nash
• Intro/Outro Music: Joe Rudd

Instruments: Baritone guitar, electric guitar

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