In The Game

On Episode 20 I sit down with bassist and lead singer Todd Pipes of Deep Blue Something. We chat about his musical influences, the band and changes in technology and the industry.   Deep Blue Something is an American rock band best known for its hit single "Breakfast at Tiffany's." The group was founded in 1993 in Huntsville, Texas by students Todd and Toby Pipes, Clay Bergus and John Kirtland. Bergus left the band before "Tiffany's" became a hit and was replaced by guitarist Kirk Tatom, but eventually returned to that role. Todd and Toby are from Denton. The band's first record, 11th Song, is from 1993. In 1994 (and again, on another label in 1995) the band released their second album, Home. The accompanying single "Breakfast at Tiffany's" reached the top five in the United States and number one in the United Kingdom. The lyrics of the song were inspired by Audrey Hepburn's performance in the feature film Roman Holiday, but the author, Todd David Pipes, thought that one of Hepburn's other films would make a better song title. The band also had two minor hits from Home, "Halo" which bubbled under the Hot 100 for many weeks in 1996 and "Josey" which peaked at #27 in the UK.  Outside the United States, Byzantium was released in 1998. Byzantium had one single, "She Is." Deep Blue Something was released on Aezra Records, an independent label, and the album produced four singles: "She Is, a rerelease," "Hell in Itself," "Military Man," and "Parkbench." Website of Deep Blue Something https://www.deepbluesomethingofficial.com Deep Blue Something on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC33-4U6kTaEYJC-73GBFkTQ Deep Blue Something on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5N5RfI8FFXk4WQ8kkjE407?si=-6Tp2yz-THiRUqVTovckvQ #deepbluesomething #toddpipes #breakfastattiffanys

Episode 19 I sit down with Raptors 905 [https://raptors905.gleague.nba.com] coach Charles Dubé-Brais [https://www.instagram.com/charlesdb7/?hl=en] as we talk about basketball development and growth in Canada and a Toronto Raptors [https://www.nba.com/raptors/interstitial-2] Championship title. My son Aaiden sits in and listens to Charles as he goes over a day in the life of pro basketball, but digging deep into the future of the Raptors and just how important The Raptors organization has been to the growth of the game. A great listen for basketball fans as well fans of the Toronto Raptors

In this episode I chat with Blind Melon [https://blindmelon.com] guitarist Christopher Thorn [https://g.co/kgs/rRD9G4]about his producing records at his studio Fireside Sound [https://www.firesidesound.net/?fbclid=IwAR1HSkVVAgCeUa3hxGp2phdkzAzJSiYmPw_r37QSHrIyQD8Qrx4Lz3waLyE]. The list that Christopher has worked many clients that are well known in the music industry, Post Malone, Afghan Whigs, Awolnation, Hedley, Bran Van 3000 and Tegan And Sara to name a few. Christopher chats about living and producing in Joshua Tree, CA.  where Fireside Sound’s home is conveniently located less than 1 mile from Joshua Tree's charming downtown yet sits on 35 inspiring acres viewing the epic Joshua Tree National Park. We discuss the influences that the desert has on himself as well other artists. The desert's vast space and spectacular views seem to channel creativity and inspiration for everyone who visits there to stay and record. Christopher and I chat influences as well the Woodstock 94 concert where I believe they had one of their biggest moments, describing their set that day to Queen's Live Aid set. There was a big crowd, a lot of energy and the band was on point, especially Shannon Hoon [https://g.co/kgs/BFiaSi]. We discussed the difficulties of both losing close friends, both passing under similar conditions and how two of Blind Melons songs "Change [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpgRJf_ixHk]" and "Soup [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otP_rOK0LJI]" got me through those very dark and tough times, music helps heal the broken soul. Christopher gave me an invite a to Shannon's Character of being all wrapped up as a friend, tough guy and exceptionally gifted and creative and losing him was very difficult for everyone in the band as they had come such a long way in such a short time..........Only to have it come crashing down and be gone. Christopher was thankful for Danny Clinch [https://g.co/kgs/PDE4rp] and for capturing a lot of memories of Shannon and the Band, but also spoke about the work involved in the movie "ALL I CAN SAY [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JbUtNWMAyM]" a master piece that captured from a majority of Shannon filming the band 24/7. In the end Christopher jumps up and plays an acoustic version of the song "Soup" and dedicates it to both Shannon Hoon and my friend we spoke about Clayton who passed away in 2003 at the age of 23. Please enjoy and follow us on Youtube for video versions of the interviews at In The Game Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBQUc7j9rfhmKuOLOhbPf2g?view_as=subscriber]

In this Episode my friend JJ Velez brings Grey Cup Champion Chuck Winters to the show. JJ from his home in Michigan, Chuck from a golf cart on the back 9 of a gold course. Chuck chats about growing up, his football days at the University of Michigan and the CFL. This episode would mot be complete without JJ getting questioned about things all the time.

In this episode Adam and I chat about his upbringing with his large family, being home schooled and the surf life. We discuss his currently family with his wife and kids and how they travel globally by boat and Land Rover. Stopping at times to connect with the rest of the world or friends and family. Covering topics like the ocean in and out during the interview it is clear that we both have the same vibes on the salt waters healing powers. We touched a little bit on Adam's father Dorian "Doc" Paskowitz, as well his time as the lead singer of the band called the Flys while being in California. All in all the Paskowitz family live a pretty cool life now, home schooling their kids and carrying on a unique legacy of the family name. Picking up plastic, caring for the oceans and waterways while harvesting food that is needing to survive the harsh conditions they face from time to time. Follow the Paskowitz family on facebook https://www.facebook.com/watch/PaskowitzFamily/ [https://www.facebook.com/watch/PaskowitzFamily/] Paskowitz family adventure video https://www.facebook.com/345240318931816/videos/896934667095709 [https://www.facebook.com/345240318931816/videos/896934667095709] Check out the "Surfers Healing video" A foundation for Autism https://www.facebook.com/345240318931816/videos/1139176829538157 [https://www.facebook.com/345240318931816/videos/1139176829538157] Amazing video of Paskowitz family swimming with whales in the deep ocean https://www.facebook.com/345240318931816/videos/829016347220875 [https://www.facebook.com/345240318931816/videos/829016347220875] The Flys on Spotify (Adam was the singer) https://open.spotify.com/artist/3brlG1zNhqIkYhdneCaPVi?autoplay=true&v=A [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3brlG1zNhqIkYhdneCaPVi?autoplay=true&v=A] The Flys on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM_OWaItNJM&list=PLHCcxcDDEjoDuIONa55ZCwyxPSrZTkOoe&index=1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM_OWaItNJM&list=PLHCcxcDDEjoDuIONa55ZCwyxPSrZTkOoe&index=1]