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When Words Fail...Music Speaks

"When Words Fail, Music Speaks" is your sonic sanctuary, a podcast dedicated to exploring the profound ways music shapes our lives, emotions, and connections. Join us as we dive deep into the melodies, rhythms, and harmonies that articulate what words simply cannot. This is more than just a music podcast; it"s an exploration of the human experience through the universal language of music. Each episode features insightful conversations, captivating stories, and expert analysis, unraveling the power

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Episode 470 - Exploring Jazz as Therapy: Kurt...

When Words Fail...Music Speaks ·

2025/12/04

Welcome back toWhen Words Fail, Music Speaks, the show that explores how music can lift us out of the valleys of depression and anxiety and into brighter emotional terrain. In today’s episode, host James sits down with pianist, composer, educator, and prolific writerKurt Ellenbergerfor a deep‑dive into the world of jazz, its pedagogy, and its power to heal.We’ll hear Kurt recount his path from a performing career in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to a long‑standing faculty role at Grand Valley State

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Episode 469 - Alan Govenar on Healing Through Blues,...

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2025/11/27

Welcome back toWhen Words Fail Music Streaks, the podcast where we battle depression with the transformative power of music. I’m your host, James Cox—your “handicapped” guide through the stories that keep us moving when life gets heavy.In today’s episode we sit down with award‑winning writer, filmmaker, playwright, and cultural documentarianAlan Govnar(who kindly corrects us on the title of his newest novel,Come Round Right). Alan’s career spans more than three decades of preserving the music of

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Episode 468 - Fighting Depression Through 80s Metal...

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2025/11/20

Welcome back toWhen Words Fail, Music Speaks– the podcast that battles depression one riff at a time. In today’s episode, host James Cox sits down with the charismatic front‑man of the 80s‑metal‑infused outfitAll Singers(aka Mike Golarz) for a deep‑dive into the healing power of music, the quirks of self‑teaching, and the raw joy of live performance.We kick off with Mike’s origin story: a childhood of backyard jam sessions, a classically trained girlfriend who nudged his vocal chops, and a

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Episode 467 - From Japan to the Philippines: How...

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2025/11/20

Hey there, music lovers! I’m your host, James Cox, a professional therapist who’s also a bit of a country‑music junkie. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how songs can lift us out of the darkest moments and bring sunshine into our everyday lives.We’re thrilled to welcomeRe Mattei, a breakout country artist who’s already turning heads on the road and in the studio. From playing legends’ covers to writing heartfelt originals like “Mama Always Knows,” Re shares:How she used music as a lifeline

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Episode 466 - Metal Meets Mongolia: Nine Treasures'...

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2025/11/18

Welcome back toWhen Words Fail, Music Speaks—the show that battles depression one riff at a time. I’m your host, James Cox, a proud “handicapped” rocker on a mission to prove that music has no language barriers.In today’s episode we sit down with Askhan, the visionary founder, vocalist, and creative force behindNine Treasures, the Mongolian folk‑metal outfit that’s been turning heads worldwide. Fresh off the release of their new album and a landmark signing with Metal Blade Records, Oscar shares how

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Episode 465 - Behind the Riffs: CJ Pierce from...

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2025/11/14

Welcome back toWhen Words Fail Music Speaks, the podcast that dives deep into the healing power of music, mental‑health battles, and the stories behind the riffs. In today’s episode we sit down withCJ Pierce, co‑founder and guitarist ofJohnny Pool(the band you’ve heard on “Madness,” “Tearaway,” and countless sold‑out arena shows).CJ shares what life on the road looks like after COVID—a whirlwind UK tour with 13 dates, a new record slated for release by year‑end, and the relentless grind of writing,

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Episode 464 - From Atlanta to Las Vegas Mz Coxx...

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2025/11/11

Welcome back to The When Words Fail Music Speaks, the podcast where we turn the volume up on the power of music to lift us out of the darkness. In today’s episode, host James Cox sits down with the unstoppable Mz. Coxx —singer, songwriter, actress, and all‑around creative force—just a year after their last chat.From the buzz around her breakout single “Headboard” (feat. Lil Durks) to a brand‑new EP dropping on 11/11, we dive into her whirlwind year of global touring, a looming movie role, and the

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Episode 463 - From Screenplay to Soundtrack: Inside...

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2025/11/06

In today’s episode we sit down with award‑winning authorHeather Snodgrass, creator of the genre‑bending novelA Love Letter to Reading. Heather blends thriller, identity, and transformation with a meticulously curated playlist that runs99 hourslong—every chapter is anchored to a song, a TV theme, or even a wrestling reference.We’ll hear how the book started as a screenplay, morphed into a full‑blown novel, and why the Leon Bridges track“River”is the story’s heartbeat. Heather shares her creative

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Episode 462 - Joshua Gale from Gale Bird Talks...

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2025/11/04

*Welcome back toThe When Words Fail Music Speaks, the podcast where we explore how music heals, connects, and changes lives. In this episode we sit down withJoshua  Gale, front‑man of the family‑filled, faith‑driven bandGale Bird. After a magical outdoor show at Charleston’s historic Poor House, Josh and host James dive deep into the stories behind the songs that keep their family and fans moving forward.We’ll hear:The origin of the “Gale Bird” nickname and the tight‑knit friendship with

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Episode 461 - Explore Mark Firehammer’s Artist...

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2025/10/31

Welcome to “When Words Fail, Music Speaks” – the podcast that harnesses the healing power of song to combat depression, anxiety, and everyday heartbreak.In today’s episode we sit down with the multitalented Mark Firehammer—author of the genre‑blending novelThe Echo and The Voice, creator of the wellness system Feelness, and a seasoned songwriter whose career spans from Florida coffee‑houses in the ‘90s to AI‑driven studios today.Mark shares the wild road‑trip story of his early touring days, the

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Episode 460- Krysis from Under Black Sky explains the...

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2025/10/27

Welcome to “When Words Fail, Music Speaks,” the podcast that battles depression one riff at a time.In this episode, hostJames Cox—a proud “professional handicapped” broadcaster who knows a thing or two about turning struggle into song—sits down withKrysis, the charismatic front‑man of the newly‑emerging metal‑core collectiveUnder Black Sky.Together they explore:Why music is a lifelinefor anyone navigating life’s highs and lows.Thegenre‑spanning influencesthat shape Krysis' songwriting—from hard‑rock

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Episode 459 - Healing Beats: Lady Miranda on...

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2025/10/23

Welcome back to the When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast, where we dive into the power of music to lift us out of depression, break genre walls and rewrite the rules of the industry.In today’s episode, host James Andrew Cox sits down with Seattle‑based, multi‑award‑winning singer‑songwriterLady Miranda—a soulful vocalist who fuses R&B, rock, hip‑hop, and more into a sound that’s unmistakably hers. We’ll hear how she turned childhood poetry into a career that’s as boundary‑defying as it is deeply

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Episode 458 - Songs as Therapy: Tony Kessel’s Story...

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2025/10/21

Welcome back toWhen Words Fail Music Speaks, the podcast that battles depression one chord at a time. In today’s episode, host James “the professional handicapped” Cox sits down with a remarkable guest whose life reads like a soundtrack of survival—Tony Kessel.Born in North Dakota, raised in a foster home, and now a full‑time National Guard officer, husband, and father of five, Tony has turned his tumultuous journey into a compelling memoir,"It’s All in the Lyrics". Together, James and Tony unpack

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Episode 457 - How Deadly Apples Balance Intense...

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2025/10/16

Welcome back toWhen Words Fail, Music Speaks, the podcast where we explore how melody, rhythm, and lyrics become lifelines in our darkest moments. In today’s episode host James Cox sits down with the enigmatic industrial‑metal duo behindDeadly Apples—vocals‑guitarist Alex Martel and powerhouse drummer Antoine Lamothe.The conversation roams from the raw energy of playing massive arenas (remember that 80,000‑strong show opening for Ozzy in Mexico?) to the intimate intimacy of cramped clubs, where the

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Episode 456 - Wilson Hickman directs The Lost Healer,...

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2025/10/14

In today’s episode we sit down with visionary filmmakerWilson Hickman, the writer‑director‑editor‑cinematographer‑drone‑pilot behind the faith‑infused fantasy proof‑of‑concept series“The Lost Healer.”Wilson shares how a Bachelor of Science in Film Production, countless YouTube tutorials, and a whisper of divine nudging converged into a visually stunning, award‑winning pilot that’s now touring the festival circuit.We’ll dive into his creative workflow—from crafting dialogue‑light scripts that let

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Episode 455 - The Power of Rhythm: Lansdowne’s Role...

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2025/10/09

Welcome back toWhen Words Fail – Music Speaks, the show where we explore how melody, rhythm and lyrics become lifelines for anyone battling the ups and downs of life. I’m your host, James Andrew Cox, and today we’re diving deep with the powerhouse rock trio behindLands Down—guitarist and co‑founder Shaun Lichtenstein and front‑man John Ritchie.From their early days grinding out shows in Boston to headlining for U.S. troops in Afghanistan, LandsDowne has turned raw, heartfelt songwriting into a

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Episode 454 - Craig Jamieson’s Pop Rock Fusion...

When Words Fail...Music Speaks ·

2025/10/07

Welcome back toWhen Words Fail Music Speaks, the podcast where we battle the darkness of depression with the undeniable power of music. I’m your host, James Cox, a self‑declared “professional handicapped” champion of mental‑health advocacy, and today we’ve got a truly inspiring guest who lives the mission we preach.Joining us isCraig Jamieson—the creative force behind the Canadian pop‑rock outfitCraig Jamison & the Lucky Winmore Band. Craig blends 80’s synth nostalgia, modern hooks, punk‑edge

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Episode 453 - Healing Depression with Bluegrass:...

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2025/10/01

Welcome back toWhen Words Fail Music Speaks, the show that proves that when words fall short, music says it all. In this episode, hostJames Coxsits down with longtime friend and blue‑grass powerhouseCarolyn Routhfor a deep‑dive into the moments that shaped her life and career.From church choirs in Siler City, N.C. to the national blue‑grass stage– Carolyn recounts her first “two‑front‑teeth” talent‑show debut, the high‑school musical years, and the pivotal switch from contemporary Christian music to

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Episode 452 - Inside David Ellefson’s Unbreakable...

When Words Fail...Music Speaks ·

2025/09/27

In today’s episode host James Cox sits down with veteran rocker David Ellefson—a guitarist whose love affair with music began at eleven, when the bass line of Bachman‑Turner‑Overdrive’sNot Fragilesparked a lifelong obsession. From those early needle‑drops to the thunder of KISS‑era amps, David walks us through the soundtrack of his life: the grind of marching‑band sax, the thrill of early cover‑band gigs, and the relentless quest to chase the songs that saved him from the darkness of depression.We

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Episode 451 - From Pirate Bands to Hypnosis Healing:...

When Words Fail...Music Speaks ·

2025/09/25

In this episode, host James Cox— himself a resilient, hands‑on survivor of depression—welcomes a multifaceted friend,Tommy Giorlando. Tommy’s journey threads together three passions that seem worlds apart yet perfectly in sync:A lifelong love of music– From teen garage‑band mischief with Opus Podunk, through the folk‑pirate vibes of Boca Musica, to newly‑released pop‑punk tracks like “Bad Intentions.” He’ll share the wildest tour memories—like a dreamy canal cruise in Giethoorn, the spontaneous

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