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Follow Your Dream - Music And Much More!

Robert"s award winning Follow Your Dream Podcast is ranked in the Top 1% of all podcasts with listeners in 200 countries! Each episode is like taking a World Tour! Robert is a professional musician who followed his youthful music dream later in life and became a Rock Star after he turned 60! Since then he has released 13 acclaimed albums including a Billboard #1, has millions of video views and streams, and has performed at festivals and concerts around the world. He also started this podcast and

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00:34:25

David Maraniss - Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Of...

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2026/07/22

David Maraniss is a Pulitzer Prize winner and a 3x Pulitzer Prize finalist. He’s also the former associate editor for the Washington Post. And he is the author of numerous books, ranging from politics to sports, including head coach Vince Lombardi of the Green Bay Packers, American hero Jim Thorpe, Baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, the 1960 Rome Summer Olympics, the Vietnam War, and U.S. Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. My featured song is “Spring Dance”, from the album of the same

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00:32:03

Rochelle Rice - Singer And Composer Blending Jazz,...

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2026/07/20

Rochelle Rice is a singer and composer who blends jazz, soul, and pop. Take it from me - her singing is simply sublime. Since 2016 she’s been a member of Sweet Honey in the Rock. They are a 3x Grammy nominated, all female, African American a cappella ensemble. She’s performed at The Kennedy Center and Blues Alley among many other venues. She’s an advocate for social justice. Her latest project, “Tell Her This”, is a blend of podcasting, visual art, and live music that celebrates the voices and

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00:06:40

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS: Young Stars / Old Souls....

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2026/07/19

After 800 episodes, I’ve observed that many of my remarkable guests are connected by one or more common threads. Each episode of Special Collections focuses on a particular thread that ties together some of my guests. In this episode, the common thread is a group of young artists who are dedicated to keeping alive and vibrant the music of the Great American Songbook and the big band era and carrying forward the tradition of great crooners like Frank Sinatra. This episode features four extraordinary

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00:41:21

Scott Hosfield And Maria Newman - Married Couple And...

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2026/07/18

Scott Hosfield and Maria Newman have been married for 25 years and they collaborate together musically. They have spent much of their professional lives as studio musicians and artists working in film and TV, including on the “Anamaniacs” series and other Hollywood based projects. Scott plays the violin and viola. Maria is a composer and also plays violin and viola, plus she’s a Pianist and Conductor. And she’s part of a musical dynasty. Her father is 9x Academy Award winner Alfred Newman, her two

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00:34:57

Josh Smith - Dynamic Blues Guitarist. Ranked In The...

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2026/07/17

Josh Smith is a dynamic, young blues guitarist. And he’s special. He’s the real deal. He was ranked as one of the Top 20 best blues guitarists in the world by Guitar World Magazine. He’s also a producer for musicians like Marc Broussard and Andy Timmons - both of whom have been guests on this podcast - and also for the great Joe Bonamassa. My featured song is “Annie and Leni”, from the album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link. —------------------------------------ The Follow Your Dream

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00:02:33

Celebrating Our 800th Episode!

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2026/07/16

I’ve got some big news - Follow your dream has just released its 800th episode! That’s right, 800 episodes in just under 5 1/2 years. And on top of that, we’re about to hit 5 million total downloads. How about that! What started out as a pandemic-era podcast with no audience and no guests has now morphed into a global arts platform featuring guests from over 40 countries and including musicians, actors, authors, directors, photographers, poets, and other creatives. I’m pleased to say that the

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00:32:34

Tasha Warren And Dave Eggar - 2x Grammy Nominated...

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2026/07/15

My guests today are Tasha Warren and Dave Eggar. Tasha is a 2x Grammy nominated clarinetist and bass clarinetist, and an international performer who has premiered over 100 works worldwide. She’s a member of the American Modern Ensemble, Lansing Symphony and Jackson Symphony Orchestra. Dave Eggar is an amazing cellist who is making his third appearance on this podcast, putting him at the top of my frequent flyer list. What’s even more impressive is that each appearance has been in a different context

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00:37:19

N'Kenge - Spectacular Crossover Singer In Pop, Opera,...

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2026/07/14

N’Kenge is a spectacular powerhouse crossover singer in pop, opera and jazz. Just Wait till you hear what this lady has accomplished. She is a Tony, Emmy, and Grammy nominated performer with a 5 octave vocal range. She’s headlined with major orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Houston, Edmonton, and Jacksonville Symphonies, and she’s performed at major venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Madison Square Garden. On Broadway she’s been in “Sondheim on Sondheim”,

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00:04:24

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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2026/07/13

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Today’s a pretty special day for me. It’s my 75th birthday. Yes you heard me correctly. It feels like just the other day I was watching The Beatles on Ed Sullivan. And then I ran out afterwards and taught myself guitar and bass. Then it feels like it was only a few days ago that I was playing jazz fusion in Boston. And then recording my first album when I was in my 40s but still working a day job. And then turning 60 and deciding that I could not let my youthful music dream go to

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00:06:35

LEGENDS: IRVING BERLIN - America's Greatest...

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2026/07/12

Welcome to another Legends episode of Follow Your Dream, the award winning podcast and global arts platform. Legends features profiles of iconic artists and influential figures who helped shape our culture. This Legends episode spotlights Irving Berlin who was - simply put - one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Irving Berlin was born in Russia with the name Israel Beilin. He moved to America at age 5 with his family to escape the pogroms against the Jews. He taught himself the piano and he

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00:39:11

David Rivard - Renowned Poet. 7 Poetry Books...

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2026/07/11

David Rivard is a renowned poet with seven books of poetry to his credit. His newest is called “Some of You Will Know”. His other books incude “Standoff”, “Otherwise Elsewhere”, “Sugartown”, “Bewitched Playground”, “Wise Poison”, and “Torque”. His work has won the PEN/New England Prize in poetry, the James Laughlin Prize from the Academy of American Poets, and he has been a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He’s also received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, the National

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00:38:48

Chloe Dufresne - Newly Appointed Conductor And Music...

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2026/07/10

Chloe Dufresne is the newly appointed conductor and Musical Director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. She also serves as Associate Artist of two other orchestras. She has conducted operas including Carmen and Don Giovanni, for Opéra Rouen, Opéra de Toulon, Opéra de Nice and Opéra National de Lorraine, as well as a production of Wagner’s The Ring for children at the Helsinki Festival. My featured song is “Ma Petite Fleur String Quartet”, my recent release. Spotify

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00:32:40

Mark Hammond - Drummer And Programmer. Creates Music...

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2026/07/08

Mark Hammond is a drummer and a programmer who made his mark in Nashville recording artists like Amy Grant, Whitney Houston, James Ingram, Michael Bolton, Peabo Bryson, Vanessa Williams, Faith Hill, Trisha Yearwood, Wynonna Judd, Martina McBride and Quincy Jones. He also produced many top Christian artists, and he then began creating and producing music for Disney while also producing artists such as Josh Groban, Patti LaBelle, Joss Stone, Jennifer Holiday, and Hillary Duff. My featured song is “The

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00:40:06

Hilary Gardner - Wonderful Alaska-Raised Jazz Singer....

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2026/07/06

Hilary Gardner is a wonderful jazz singer raised in Wasilla, Alaska, but she’s says she’s a New Yorker at heart. She’s a 5x Downbeat Magazine Rising Star Female Vocalist. And she’s released four recordings as a leader, one of which, On The Trail, captures the “singing cowboy” era of the 1930s-40s. The album was named Western Album of the Year by the International Western Music Association. She is also a founding member of Duchess, a terrific female vocal trio with Amy Cervini and Melissa Stylianou

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00:02:59

REFLECTIONS: The Artist As Explorer

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2026/07/05

This is another Follow Your Dream Reflection — observations drawn from my many conversations with remarkable creative artists. After speaking with hundreds of artists from around the world, one idea keeps coming back to me: the best artists are adventurous. They’re explorers. They are always searching for something new. Sometimes it’s a new sound. Sometimes it’s a new technique. Sometimes it’s simply a new way of seeing the world. But they rarely stay in one creative place for very long. You see

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00:35:32

Jen Ash - Lebanese-French Pop Star. Afro-Fusion Music...

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2026/07/04

Jen Ash is a Lebanese-French pop star. With a really interesting back story. She was born in Lebanon and raised in France. And listen to this - She was a professional basketball player for 14 years, and then she ditched that career for a career in music. She calls her music Afro fusion, mixing R&B, French Caribbean and Afro rhythms, together with her Lebanese roots. And she says she wants to be part of a rebellious era and raise her voice against injustice and conformity. My featured song is

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00:38:21

Charu Suri - Grammy Nominated Indian Pianist And...

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2026/07/03

Charu Suri is a Grammy nominated pianist and composer. She fuses Indian ragas with traditional jazz. Her latest album, Shayan, blends evening ragas with classical and jazz, encouraging people to sleep better and healthier. She had a sold-out premiere for this release at Carnegie Hall last year. Her prior album featured John Patitucci and Steve Gadd. Her albums have reached #1 in India and #2 in Kenya. She also became the first Indian artist to collaborate with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. And

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00:50:46

Philippe Quint - Multiple Grammy Nominated,...

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2026/07/01

Philippe Quint is a multiple Grammy nominated violinist. He’s an advocate for contemporary music. Conductors he’s worked with include Andrew Litton and JoAnn Falletta, both of whom have been guests on this podcast. His programs include an Homage to Bach, Charlie Chaplin’s Smile, and The Legend of Astor Piazzolla. He’s performed with the London Philharmonic, the Chicago Symphony, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra among many others. He’s released 17 albums. His

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00:36:00

Jim Kimo West - Renowned Hawaiian "Slack Key"...

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2026/06/29

Jim Kimo West is a multiple Grammy winning Hawaiian “slack key” guitarist, producer and composer with kind of a New Age bent. He went to Hawaii in 1985 and basically never left. Except to go on tour with Weird Al Yankovic, with whom he’s played for over 30 years and earned 5 Grammys and a Billboard #1 album. He’s also composed music for TV and films. My featured song is “The Pardners”, from the album East Side Sessions by my band Project Grand Slam. Spotify

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00:03:13

INTRODUCING ESSAYS: The Fifth Pillar Of Follow Your...

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2026/06/28

This episode introduces a new addition to the Follow Your Dream platform. It’s called Essays. Over the years, I’ve had more than 750 in-depth conversations with creative artists from around the world. Those conversations have taught me a great deal about creativity, success, curiosity, purpose, and the creative journey. To explore some of those ideas more deeply, I’ve launched Essays. It’s Follow Your Dream’s fifth pillar of content. Essays draw upon lessons I’ve learned from my hundreds of artist

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