N+1 Podcast: Obsessed with Obsession

Today I continue our series on the role of the modern church especially when it come to interacting with and reaching our current world and culture.  We are talking to church leaders and have already talked to a Worship Leader, and today we are talking to a Senior Pastor. Today we bring on the Senior Pastor of Faith on Hill Church in Portland Oregon, Adam Dolhanyk.  Adam and I met maybe...

A little over a year ago I was trying so hard to get my guitar repair Youtube Channel off the ground when I saw someone share in the 60 Cycle Hum Facebook group something like “Hey, if you wouldn’t mind, you can check out my pedal demo.  It’s a little different, and I’ve worked really hard on it.”  Because I knew how much work Youtube Videos were, I thought to myself “what the heck? &nbs...

Today I am joined by a friend I have known for over 20 years, my buddy Ryan Loche.  Our friendship goes all the way back to when my wife and I were courting and Ryan helped me record a love song I wrote in his home studio that was at his parents house.  20+ years later and my wife and I are still together, and Ryan is still helping musicians to do the things they are passionate about, es...

Today I talk to my friend Pedro about his love for the World Cup.  Pedro is from Brazil and has had some ups and down throughout the years of rooting for Brazil in the world cup.  He definitely doesn't like it when I make him talk about when Brazil got walloped by Germany a few years ago.  This episode was a little bit rushed but I wanted to talk about the World Cup while it was on....

What can I say about today’s guest?  She’s definitely my favorite person in the world.  Today I am joined by my smart, thoughtful, hardworking, patient, supportive, loving, nurturing, beautiful, funny, talented, creative, resourceful, determined (and many other great adjectives), wife Desiree Miller.  We have been married for over 17 years, which means we are getting close to tippin...

Today I finally get to return to a guitar adjacent topic as we get to talk about the Blues, and I get to do so with a super cool dude and fellow podcaster Pillip Carter from the 40 Watt Podcast.  On his podcast, Phillip brings on guests to talk about their careers in guitar and music and he’s had some really amazing guests like Joey Landreth, Brian Wampler, Analog Mike Pierra, Arien Posen, Rh...

This week I am joined by arguably one of the most talented people I know.  John C. Brown is a brilliant stage actor, singer, amazing pianist, can play guitar, is a director and videographer, and an all-around cool dude.  John uses the stage name John Adkinson and is currently ON TOUR with My Fair Lady as Colonel Pickering!  I could have talked to John about a number of different thi...

Today I am joined by another friend who I have had the pleasure of watching grow from a talented but quiet youth, to a very talented adult who, after getting a degree in English, has now made his career in visual arts and videography.  Jed Roberson is a videographer in LA who I’ve known for over fourteen years. Jed and I talk about how even in the age of influencers and video game streamers,...

Josh and I have been coworkers for almost two years and, because he is so private, it was about four months before I found out that he was a semi-professional Prospector.  At the time, and even at the time of recording this episode I didn’t know what the difference was between mining for gold, and Prospecting for gold.  Talking to Josh on this podcast taught me a lot about the mentality...

Gabe Peterson is one of my best friends and has been for probably around a decade.  One thing I like about Gabe is that he picks a thing that to hyperfixate on and just goes all in.  When I decided to start this podcast I contacted Gabe and told him we could talk about watches or drones or banjos, he replied that he’s not really into those things very much any more, but he does know a lo...

When I first was considering whether I should do a podcast or not and thinking of potential guests I could invite, Courtney Pong was one of the very first guests I thought of as an absolute ringer.  She’s smart, savvy, hardworking, hilarious, extremely resourceful, and unbelievably knowledgeable.  And on top of that, she’s all those things about the subject of Improv Comedy, which is inc...

Today I get to talk to a really fascinating person who understands Youtube, Algorithms, and Analytics way better than most people do, even though we have almost exactly the same name!  Youtuber Adam Mellor joins the podcast and go deep into the topic of creating videos on Youtube, and we also discuss his excellent Facebook group “Youtubers Grow Together.”  Don’t let his sub count fool yo...

Today I am joined by my friend Cianen Brenan who is fresh out of college with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a burning passion for playing and making guitars.  Cianen and I have been playing guitar together for probably about six or seven years, ever since he was in high school.  As much as I have influenced him, he has also been an influence to me. In this episode we talk about...

One of my favorite people in the world joins me today to discuss a topic that will have our father bored to tears.  My kid sister Bethany Miller joins me on our inaugural episode of the N+1 Podcast to discuss the art of Quilting and her passion for it.  Bethany’s passion, experience, and expertise for quilting are all on full display in this episode, as is our love and affection for each...

It’s a niche world we’re living in.  If Youtube taught us anything, it’s that no matter how specific or unique your interests are, there are thousands, and maybe even millions of others out there just as passionate as you are about whatever crazy thing you are interested in.  My thing is guitars.  I’ve been a musician for almost 30 years and there’s a few things I’ve learned while p...