Morning Almonds Podcast

In the 7th episode of the Morning Almonds Podcast, join host, Joshua Zeck, and his guest, Shane “The General” Murray—guitarist, songwriter, and concert promoter from Lawrence, Kansas, and leader of the cosmic stoner doom band They Watch Us From The Moon. Shane shares his journey through the Midwest music scene, from his earliest musical memories to founding the Midwest Doom Coalition, a network su...

Ep 6:🎄 Welcome to a special holiday edition of the Morning Almonds Podcast! In this festive episode, host Joshua Zeck brings you the “Ultimate Christmas Vacation Quiz,” inspired by the classic film National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just looking for some holiday fun, this interactive quiz is perfect for family gatherings, holiday parties, or cozy nights in. Yo...

Ep 5: In this heartfelt episode of the Morning Almonds Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative power of music and how it shapes our lives plus the psychology of music in public. Host Joshua Zeck shares personal stories, from childhood memories of Neil Diamond, Prince, Roy Orbison, and Dion, to discovering the raw energy of live music.  Explore the evolution from worship songs and classic roc...

Episode Four of the Morning Almonds Podcast, "Intro to the Four Agreements," is where we begin to explore the life-changing wisdom of Don Miguel Ruiz’s bestselling book, "The Four Agreements." Host Joshua Zeck is joined by special guest Christina Gentzsch, who brings her unique perspective and personal experiences to the conversation. Together, we break down the Four Agreements—Be Impeccable with...

For the third episode of the Morning Almonds Podcast, welcome to Drum Luck featuring drummer Dave Melody! Dive into the heart of the Lawrence, Kansas music scene as host Joshua Zeck and Dave explore the nourishing power of music, the journey of a working musician, and the raw impact of live performance. From stories of legendary venues and bands like SlackJaw, Truth Cell, and The Border Band, to i...

Ep 2: Welcome to the Morning Almonds Podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Joshua Zeck shares his journey to starting this podcast and he sits down with author and audiobook narrator Becca Lynn Mathis, creator of the "Trials of the Blood" and "Tangled Soul" series. Dive into a candid conversation about creativity, overcoming obstacles, the journey from voiceover to podcasting, and the power of...

Content Warning: This episode contains mention of child sexual abuse. Listener discretion is advised.  Welcome to the premier episode of the Morning Almonds Podcast, where raw storytelling meets real-life transformation. Host Joshua Zeck shares his unfiltered journey through childhood adversity, family dynamics, food insecurity, trauma, and the power of healing. Each episode dives deep into person...

Hosted by Joshua Zeck, Morning Almonds explores healing through storytelling, music, and community.