Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight

Welcome to our first episode of The Comedy Saved Me Podcast hosted by Lynn Hoffman. Lynn host's our other podcast you should check out called "Music Saved Me" which explores the healing power of music and Comedy Saved Me explores the inside stories from comedians about what motivated them to a career of comedy and how they observe the incredible power of comedy and laughter. These elements of stor...

Join Lynn Hoffman for this classic replay of an episode of Music Saved Me with singer-songwriter Danielia Cotton. You'll adore her honesty and spirit and she embodies the core values of this podcast. If you like this podcast kindly share it with your friends.  Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join @thebuzzknight with Adam Met, bassist of the chart-topping band AJR and a passionate advocate for sustainability and social change. In this  music history episode, Adam shares stories from the road, insights into the creative process behind AJR’s biggest hits, and his journey from musician to global activist. He also discusses his brand new book, "Amplify: How to use the Power of C...

Join @thebuzzknight with the author of the new book Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band, Stephen T Lewis. For the first time, in an official biography endorsed by his family-The Band's legendary Richard Manuel's compositions and performances are analyzed with expert commentary by this great author. You'll learn about Richard, a fearless original and an amaz...

Join Host Lynn Hoffman for the episode of Music Saved Me with the former frontman from the band Hinder, Austin John Winkler. He has a new project called "the Founder" and he discusses how music played such a vital role in his recovery and opened his eyes to getting healthy to spurn on his creative juices. Austin was down and out for a long period of time due to his challenges and music truly playe...

Join @thebuzzknight with the iconic musician, singer-songwriter Steve Earle. In this episode Buzz  converses with Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Steve Earle. Earle shares personal stories about his life, career, and musical influences. He discusses his experiences with spiritual teacher Ram Dass, his daily walking routines in New York City, and the creation of his iconic albums "Guitar Town...

Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs for another look at music history for the week of 6-2.. A Note to our Community   Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest.   Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with the...

Join Lynn Hoffman on this Classic Music Saved Me with musician, actor, author, radio personality Dee Snider. You likely know his biggest career work as the frontman for the Heavy Metal Band Twisted Sister. Dee brings us back to his youth and how music became an important vehicle managing some turbulent times. A Note to our Community   Your support means everything to us! As we continue to gro...

Our podcast is a supporter of the great work done by the good folks at Home Base here in Boston. If you want to learn more about the good work they do helping veterans and their families please go to www.homebase.org This episode of Home Base Nation features 7 time Grammy nominated and 2 time Grammy winner Shaggy who is a veteran of the United States Marines. Shaggy has amazing spirit and grit tha...

Join @thebuzzknight with the incredibly talented singer, songwriter, musician Grace Potter. Check out Grace Potter as she opens up about the remarkable journey behind her long-lost album, Medicine—finally seeing the light of day after 18 years in the vault. Recorded in 2008 with legendary producer T Bone Burnett and a crew of acclaimed musicians, Medicine captures Potter at a moment of profo...

Join Host Lynn Hoffman for this replay of a past episode with the talented singer songwriter William Fitzsimmons. He shares his intimate personal journey battling family challenges and depression and finding hope through song while battling personal heartbreak. You'll love William's honesty as he shares why music has truly saved him. A Note to our Community   Your support means everything to...

Join @thebuzzknight for this new episode with country music singer, songwriter Cyndi Thompson.   We catch up with Cyndi,  the acclaimed singer-songwriter behind hits like “What I Really Meant to Say.” In this heartfelt conversation, Cyndi opens up about her journey through the music industry, stepping away at the height of her career, and what inspired her to find her way bac...

From the creators of the hit shows Takin’ A Walk and Music Saved Me comes a new podcast that celebrates the healing power of humor. In Comedy Saved Me, TV and radio veteran Lynn Hoffman sits down with comedians, entertainers, and cultural voices to share personal, powerful stories about how comedy changed their lives... and sometimes even saved them. Honest, heartfelt, and often hilarious, t...

Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs for a look at music history for the week of 5-26. Special thanks to one of our listeners, Justin from Concord Mass. who gave us some valuable feedback regarding this segment of the podcast. We always welcome your comments. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join @thebuzzknight for this episode with the former frontman from the chart-topping band Hinder, Austin John Winkler discussing his new project called "the Founder." The project's first EP is called "Walking Ded" and Austin takes us behind the scenes of his creative process and also the challenges he has overcome to find his "new voice". A Note to our Community   Your support means everythin...

Join host Lynn Hoffman with country music singer-songwriter and US Army Veteran Craig Morgan. Craig delves into how he feels music has special powers of healing and he shares gratitude for his years of serving our country.  Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Takin’ a Walk, host Buzz Knight strolls through the creative journey of Grammy-nominated vocalist Ryan Shaw and acclaimed pianist/composer Ray Angry (The Roots) as they discuss their electrifying new project, Off Broadway. Listeners get an inside look at how a chance collaboration at New York’s 54 Below sparked the idea for an album that reimagines classic Broadway h...

Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs for a look at music history for the week of 5-19. A Note to our Community   Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest.   Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! You...

Sometime, we like turning you on to other podcasts we think you might like. The Celebrity Jobber Podcast is hosted by Jeff Zito and on this episode he talks with Anthony Michael Hall, the actor and comedian who was part of the"The Brat Pack" and was in movies like "The Breakfast Club", "Weird Science", "16 Candles" and many others. Anthony also spend some time on SNL. Celebrity Jobber finds out wh...

Join @thebuzzknight with singer-songwriter musician Alya. Her path into music was sparked by a deep well of resilience, and her creative spirit has touched listeners around the world. Alya is a Grammy winning artist and philanthropist known for her soulful melodies and dedication to making a positive impact on the world. Born and raised in the Soviet Union, her passion for music began at the age o...

Join host Lynn Hoffman for this new episode with singer songwriter LOLO. LOLO-singer, songwriter, and rising pop powerhouse-is known for her raw honesty, infectious melodies, and the way she turns real-life heartbreak and hope into unforgettable songs. From her early days as a self-proclaimed theater kid in Toronto to making waves on TikTok and touring with pop-punk legends, LOLO’s journey i...

Join  @thebuzzknight for a captivating stroll in this special episode of Takin’ a Walk, as we step into the world of internationally acclaimed pianist and composer, Chloe Flower. Known for her electrifying performances and genre-defying style, Chloe shares the soundtrack of her life while talking about her musical journey, creative inspirations, and the power of blending classical music...

Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs at the Music History Desk for the week of 5-12.  A Note to our Community   Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest.   Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them!...

A few select moments saluting Mothers on our podcast. Send us a shout out so we can salute your amazing Mom. #HappyMothersDay A Note to our Community   Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest.   Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Ple...

Join @thebuzzknight as he strolls down memory lane with Robin Lloyd, a talented musician and entertainer who was part of the Dick Clark Caravan of Stars. Robin shares captivating stories from this golden age of music and his friendship with Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, James Brown and so many more. Robin has a new book called "A Believer's Perspective" and we hope you'll enjoy this colorful conversa...