The Dependence

The Dependence #6 - Mike Graff & Michael Jerome Moore

Mike Graff and Michael Jerome Moore are DFW music royalty. Both grew up in the Deep Ellum area music scene of the 80's and 90's. We talk about their music history as individuals and bandmates. Mike & Michael Jerome released several albums with their bandmates in Course of Empire and continue to write and record music together in Halls of the Machine. Both bands have upcoming vinyl releases. Additionally, we talk about Michael Jerome's time in Pop Poppins which also has an upcoming vinyl release. Be sure to check out their projects at any of the following links: Course of Empire: https://open.spotify.com/artist/34U0LzjVJB674qoJYBmuPE?si=kbnjWTUNSEaNl5kMHY7Uqw Pop Poppins: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FYMSAJx3rnLAA3vhhOP4v?si=WX78TuUxTHezMjHHsfgl9A Halls of the Machine: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pcP5hdA0ahGaiV0dErt95?si=HhaveBSiQTWPKOtXOKsS3g Follow & Subscribe: The Dependence on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedependence [https://www.instagram.com/thedependence] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDependence [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDependence]  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dependence/id1747139175 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dependence/id1747139175] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39u7HxpkJq4jxmy1VdVlQ1?si=80c7b56ded0645b5 [https://open.spotify.com/show/39u7HxpkJq4jxmy1VdVlQ1?si=80c7b56ded0645b5]

The Dependence #5 - Rory Clark

Rory Clark is Founder & CEO of Focus Selling and Pastor of Barah Ministries in Gilbert, AZ. I met Rory in 2015 when looking to develop and implement a sales process at Scorpion. Rory has had a profound impact on my life, and I’ve witnessed the impact he’s had on many others. You can learn more about Rory at the links in the show notes below. Focus Selling: https://gofocusselling.com/ [https://gofocusselling.com/] Barah Ministries: https://www.barahministries.com/ [https://www.barahministries.com/] Bob Newhart - Stop It (Rory and I talked about this in the podcast) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyT-c0Zycnk

The Dependence #4 - Judge Eric Moyé

Judge Eric Moyé is a friend and was my nextdoor neighbor for 7 years. He presides over the 14th Civil District Court in Dallas, TX and has done so since 2008. Judge Moyé (Eric) grew up in NY, attended undergrad at SMU, and Harvard Law School. He was the first African American hired by a national law firm in Dallas, TX in 1979. You most likely heard about Eric during the height of the pandemic when he ordered a Dallas salon owner to a week in jail for not adhering to an executive order issued by Governor Abbott. I've known Eric to be one of the most principled guys in my life, thoughtful, and incredibly kind. Ask him how he's doing, and he always responds with "Ain't nobody better than me." That's a mindset all of us could use more often.

The Dependence #3 - Micheal Jerome Moore

This week I’m talking with good friend and professional musician, Michael Jerome Moore. Michael Jerome has been the drummer in Better than Ezra since 2009. He’s played with several other incredible artists, including Richard Thompson, Toadies, Course of Empire, James Hall, Pop Poppins, and Halls of the Machine. Recently, Michael Jerome plays drums on Slash’s (Guns N’ Roses) latest solo album, “Orgy of the Damned”. Michael and I talk about growing up around music, his experience working with different artists, and his dependence on his network and wife (Emma) has impacted his career. I hope you enjoy this conversation. Please like, comment, and subscribe. Follow & Subscribe: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDependence [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDependence]  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dependence/id1747139175 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dependence/id1747139175] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39u7HxpkJq4jxmy1VdVlQ1?si=80c7b56ded0645b5 [https://open.spotify.com/show/39u7HxpkJq4jxmy1VdVlQ1?si=80c7b56ded0645b5]  Check out some of Michael’s most recent work: Better than Ezra’s latest album, “Super Magick” https://open.spotify.com/album/1YEgFuLasIXyM2sLQo8US1?si=8jah1bq9QLOYj47J5WJ9Yw [https://open.spotify.com/album/1YEgFuLasIXyM2sLQo8US1?si=8jah1bq9QLOYj47J5WJ9Yw] Check out Slash’s latest album, “Orgy of the Damned” https://open.spotify.com/album/6aTrDhVw5QgXSz2JM4V8hc?si=s8U-E5YtSk2MGW8MifQadw [https://open.spotify.com/album/6aTrDhVw5QgXSz2JM4V8hc?si=s8U-E5YtSk2MGW8MifQadw] Check out Halls of the Machine’s last album: https://open.spotify.com/album/0b2WVRq46biXvFOPaT1cPb?si=Msv64qrcTuGuU_-ujQlAiw [https://open.spotify.com/album/0b2WVRq46biXvFOPaT1cPb?si=Msv64qrcTuGuU_-ujQlAiw]

The Dependence #2 - Responsibility, Choice, Dependence

This morning I spent some time reading through an old journal and came across the first time I wrote about The Dependence in 2019. Around that time I’d also made notes about an article I read, “The 2 Mental Shifts Highly Successful People Make” written by Benjamin Hardy, and it reminded me of some of my conversation with Ryan in the previous episode. I’ve shared some thoughts on these things in episode 3. Hope you enjoy, and thanks for being interested / listening. Links to all platforms in the bio.  PS. More conversations coming very soon. Who would you like me to talk to? Follow & Subscribe: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDependence [https://www.youtube.com/@TheDependence]  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dependence/id1747139175 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dependence/id1747139175] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39u7HxpkJq4jxmy1VdVlQ1?si=80c7b56ded0645b5 [https://open.spotify.com/show/39u7HxpkJq4jxmy1VdVlQ1?si=80c7b56ded0645b5]