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Jacksonville based musician, front man, lead guitarist for the Kreepy Tiki’s Mr. Donovan Wolf recently joined me on the Podcast to talk a little about his current band and the evolution of ‘Doom Surf’ music, among many other things. Donavan struck me as a very personable guy with not only a passion for his craft but also dedicated to worthy causes including Peace, People and Planet. Transcript Sum...

In this episode host Tracy Rigdon sits down for a chat with good friend Damien Lamar, Multi-Disciplinary Artist, Digital Creator, Emerging Author & Music Producer. Tracy Rigdon: “So Damien, it has been a long minute since I’ve seen you. You appeared on the Contrast project back in Jacksonville in our studio in seasons one and two. And since then, you have taken a project that you talked about...

In this episode of The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast - Bonus Round: Republican hypocrites and their 'Woke Business Boycott' Bullshit! So what exactly is it called when Republican hypocrites boycott businesses? They seem to always point fingers at Democrats as being the most vocal and instigating "cancel culture". I call BULLSHIT! "Is it hypocrite or hippocrite? "...a...

The latest episode is now available on our YouTube channel and ALL major streaming platforms.  @spotifyforpodcasters   @youtube   @tracy_rigdon_jax   @sheltonhull "Shelton Hull: A Florida Writer with a Penchant for Culture and History - Podcast - S4 Ep3" "Shelton Hull is a prolific writer, journalist, and cultural critic based in Jacksonville, Florida. With a career spanning several...

In this episode of the Bonus Round - Mark me SAFE from being shot by a lunatic with a gun! - Bonus Round - S4 - Ep4 Call me crazy, but isn't it just horrific that we even have to say "Mark me SAFE from being shot by a lunatic with a gun!" Distrust in America: Small mistakes, deep fear — and gunfire By TIM SULLIVAN and AARON MORRISONApril 20, 2023 - AP News "In suburban Detroit,...

In this episode, Petulant man-child Ron DuhSatan continues to spar with Mickey Mouse and is having a tantrum and the Walt Disney company isn't backing down! ** Ron DeSantis loses again to Disney The Florida governor’s fight with Disney has become a political liability. But he can’t afford to retreat. By  Nicole Narea @nicolenarea   Apr 20, 2023, 1:30pm EDT "The new board DeSantis appointe...

Petulant baby Ron DeSantis and the Six week abortion ban-The war on women-The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast-Bonus Round-S4-Ep3 ** Ron DeSantis signed SB 300, the Heartbeat Protection Act, which prohibits abortions once the unborn child has a detectible heartbeat. "TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legisl...

Jailhouse Overcrowding-And The Lighter side of Incarceration-Contrast Project Lounge Podcast-S4-Ep2 Overcrowding issues in Clay County, Florida: I want to talk about prison and jailhouse overcrowding in this episode. Overcrowding of our prison system and jail system has been a problem for decades. It has literally been a problem for decades. And it made me think recently about our local systems in...

AB InBev ain't as woke as you may think-Bonus Round-S4-Ep 002 * Anheuser-Busch InBev, or AB InBev, is a multinational drinks conglomerate headquartered in Belgium. It's the world's largest beer brewer by both volume and revenue, operating more than 600 beer brands in 150 countries. * The original  InBev  global  brands  are Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois. Its international  brands...

Are you getting sick and tired of the Xenophobic attack on Drag Queens? - Bonus Round 001 In this, the first Bonus Round episode of the season, I'll be blowing off steam about the ongoing, relentless attack on Drag Queens. The xenophobes in positions of power are determined to ban drag performers as well as persons who allow or give permission to have drag performances, to include drag story h...

Season 4 Premier-Diversity and division-Banning education-Culture for all Topics of discussion will be diversity and inclusion, the importance of the 'Eve gene', the war on education, book and course banning and my pet peeve revolving around the weaponizing by the 'right' of woke ideology. *Updates coming soon! Feel free to LIKE, SHARE AND COMMENT. If you are featured here and we d...

Preseason 4 - Diversity, Inclusion, the 'Eve gene', the war on education, book bans & woke ideology Topics of discussion will be diversity and inclusion, the importance of the 'Eve gene', the war on education, book and course banning and my pet peeve revolving around the weaponizing by the 'right' of woke ideology. We're back, guys, and this is actually a pre season...

Cruelty to animals and serial killers-Contrast Project Lounge Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 19 A brief rundown of recent events including the "Cat Killer' in the Jacksonville, Florida neighborhood of Springfield, 35 year old Blake Miles, and his subsequent arrest thanks to the efforts of concerned neighbors and Law enforcement. Also discussion of the link between animal cruelty and violent...

Hatred and division have no place here! The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast-Season 3-Episode 18 A brief rundown of recent events including the mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs, the antisemitic comments Tweeted by the artist formerly known as Kanye West, events that occurred in Jacksonville, Florida as a result of those comments and white people using the 'n' word in public places. Feel...

Women Behind the Kit-Featuring Bea Gayle -The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast-Season 3-Episode 17 Born on the North-East side of Jacksonville, Fl. to Dana and Robert Gayle. Bea's parents moved to Jacksonville in 1969 from Suffolk,Va, Leaving behind a huge extended family from several parts of southeastern Virginia. Bea grew up traveling back and forth to Virginia from the first week of birth and t...

Continuing our special series "Women Behind the Kit" -Featuring Tori Nance-The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast-Season 3-Episode 16   Show notes:  ** Born and raised in Jax. Graduated from UNF. As a kid I was forced to listen to gospel and country music. I remember when I realized I wanted to be a musician-9th grade I downloaded limewire and heard so many genres of music for the first tim...

Rob Nicholson is the Director of Ad Sales and Print Distribution for FOLIO Weekly Magazine as well as a frequent contributor.   Print Media is not dead! Interview with Rob Nicholson-The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast- S3-Ep 15   Rob started his media career in the late 80’s working in the Press Office at the Georgia House of Representatives. From there, Rob segued in to Radio at The Voi...

TikTok sensation Leonard Firestone--Contrast Project Lounge Podcast-Season 3-Episode 14 "Oklahoma native Leonard Firestone has a truly unique story. Leonard’s story starts as a veteran of the Army. Once returning home found himself homeless. Dealing with the struggles of not having a home or support he needed once returning home. Working as a plumber for multiple years breaking his back and barely...

Trish the Commish-Trish Becker-Women Behind the Kit-2022-Contrast Project Lounge Podcast-Season 3-Episode 13 Commissioner Trish Becker of the Anastasia Mosquito Control District- Wife, Mother, Public Official, Gearhead and DRUMMER!   You can find Trish the Commish here:  * https://www.facebook.com/TrishTheCommish * https://amcdsjc.org/board-info/ * http://www.co.st-johns.fl.us/county/M.....

Bonus Episode-Special Guest: Melanie Jo Dilorenzo - The Contrast Project Lounge Podcast - Part 2 Melanie Jo is a professional drummer based out of Los Angeles, CA. We sat down with her recently via ZOOM for a candid conversation.   In Part two we talked about her influences as well as well as some of her preferences in playing style, musical genre's and stick grip preference.   "After sh...

Bonus Episode-With our very Special Guest: Melanie Jo Dilorenzo, Professional Drummer- w/ my Co-host Shelton Hull-Part One Melanie Jo is a professional drummer based out of Los Angeles, CA. We sat down with her recently via ZOOM for a candid conversation. "After she picked up her first pair of sticks at the age of 14 Melanie knew she wanted to make a career being a drummer. She majored in Jazz dru...

Random acts of kindness. Can we make kindness the norm? Plus the News and more. The Contrast Project Lounge - S3 - EP10   Random acts of kindness are not only good for the recipient but they're actually good for your health, and it's been scientifically researched and proven.  Witnessing acts of kindness produces oxytocin which is occasionally called the 'love hormone' which aids in lowe...

Body Positivity, Body Neutrality, Body Dysmorphia and Body shaming - In the News: Marjorie Taylor Greene, Brittney Griner, FBI Raid on Mar-A-Lago - The Contrast Project Lounge Season 3 Episode 9. ** Notes coming soon.  * Select links from "Puff Mistress Mentionables"   Puff Mistress:   https://thepuffmistress.com/ Bawdy Positive:   https://bawdypositive.com/show-details Sponsor...

Show Notes:   What a busy news cycle we've had! Not just in the United States but around the globe. There's been so much going on with the economy, the influences of the Ukrainian war, the SCOTUS and their decision with Roe v Wade, there's just been a lot going on.   * SCOTUS: In a historic and far-reaching decision, the U.S. Supreme Court officially reversed Roe v. Wade on Friday,...

Juneteenth Celebration - Remove the Confederate Monuments. The Contrast Project Lounge S3-Ep6.  Juneteenth. Jubilee. Freedom Day.   * Juneteenth - The history and celebration of Jubilee. The emancipation. Jim Crow era. The great depression.   * The removal of confederate monuments throughout the south and particularly in NE Florida.    * Jacksonville City Council votes to...