Pivotal Stories Project

27/04/2022

Today's episode of The Pivotal Stories Project Podcast features singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Matt Keating

Matt takes us on a wide ranging journey of topics including the importance of story, how where he grew up helped shape him, the role of Buddhism and Yoga have in keeping him sane, his relationship with his dad, and how Nirvana used simple chord progressions to blow up the music world.

Matt is funny, smart, and gracious. Big thanks to Steve Michener for making the connection.

Matt and I cover a broad range of topics that include the importance of story, Buddhism, songwriting, and how much caffeine he consumes!

13/04/2022

Today is a solo episode of the Pivotal Stories Project that gives a snapshot into what led to the podcast, and also shares a story that touches on some things I think we can all relate to.
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A podcast about the stories and moments that shape, connect, and help make us who we are.

06/04/2022

Today's conversation is with Steve Michener, who is a father, husband, writer, and bass player for bands such as Volcano Suns, Dumptruck, and Big Dipper.

We talk about creativity, the Boston music scene in the 80's, and Steve's amazing online group, Steve's Random Record Collection Countdown, where he is writing about one album in his collection each day for a year, in advance of he and his wife retiring to Europe.

You can listen on whatever platform you get your podcasts from, or go to our website.
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23/03/2022

Today's conversation on the Pivotal Stories Project features the ever evolving and boundary pushing Leah Houghtaling.

In addition to having been a bar and restaurant owner, a musician, a cook, a brewer, and an incredible woodworker and artist, they also happen to be my sister.

Check out the conversation wherever you get your podcasts.

16/03/2022

Excited to share this weeks episode with Guy Macpherson, who is the creator of the Trauma Therapist Project, as well as the podcast that accompanies it, which is incredible.

Guy is not only a leader in the field of trauma, connection and growth, he is also one of the most genuine, heartfelt, and thought provoking people you could hope to meet. `

A podcast about the stories and moments that shape, connect, and help make us who we are.

08/03/2022

Every ten episodes or so, I'm going to share a shorter episode, sometimes with a guest, sometimes solo. A very special guest makes an appearance this week, so hope you enjoy. And thanks to Rod Picott for the poem that is read at the beginning.

Thanks for listening, and please take a moment to leave a quick review on your favorite listening app.

A little something different today. A shorter episode that includes a brief conversation with my son that touches on love, art, and what a krabby patty m…

01/03/2022

This weeks conversation is with the multi-talented Rod Picott. Click below for a sample. Great stuff, and an equally great guy.

27/02/2022

New episodes on Tuesday. Be sure to check them out!

22/02/2022

The Pivotal Stories Project is happy to share out conversation with acclaimed chef Michael Pagliarini of Giulia in Cambridge.

A podcast about the stories and moments that shape, connect, and help make us who we are.

20/02/2022

This weeks episode of The Pivotal Stories Project is a conversation with the critically acclaimed Chef/Owner of Giulia restaurant, Mike Pagliarini. If you like to eat out, cook, or just like food, you'll enjoy this one.

A podcast about the stories and moments that shape, connect, and help make us who we are.

16/02/2022

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15/02/2022

New episode out today!

Jaymie Campbell is an artist, with her art taking the form of fashion, photography, writing, and most notably, jewelry making, which is how I became aware of her. Jaymie is Anishnaabe, and a member of Curve Lake First Nation. She was born in western Canada, spent her teens in Ontario, and now resides in British Columbia.

In our conversation today, we talk about how a connection to the earth is vital, the respect of elders in her community, and her definition of art. And I can say with relative certainty that this will be the only place where you can learn how much effort and time goes into tanning a hide.

** Photo by Tenille Campbell

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Jaymie Campbell is Anishnaabe, and a member of Curve Lake First Nation and resides in British Columbia. In our conversation today, we talk about how bein…

12/02/2022

This coming Tuesday, The Pivotal Stories Project is excited to share a conversation with Jaymie Campbell.

Jaymie is Anishnaabe and a member of Curve Lake First Nation. She is an incredible artist, and has so much to share.. Check out a snippet of our conversation below, and subscribe to the podcast to get updates.

08/02/2022

Part 2 of my conversation with Kevin Salem is now available for listening/download.

Kevin and I talk about creativity, the difference between where we live and where we’re from, our education system, Kevin’s foray into ambient music, and how our parents have never tried Sushi.

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A podcast about the stories and moments that shape, connect, and help make us who we are.

07/02/2022

Thanks to everyone for the amazing support in listening to the first few episodes.

Tomorrow, part 2 of my conversation with Kevin Salem will be available, and it's as good as part 1. More great thoughts from Kevin, and also more of his amazing music.

02/02/2022

Andre Dubus III is the author of numerous works of fiction, including 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑭𝒐𝒈, which was a New York Times bestseller and was made into an Oscar-nominated film, starring Ben Kingsley and Jennifer Connolly. His memoir, 𝑻𝒐𝒘𝒏𝒊𝒆, was also a bestseller and his work has been nominated for a National Book Award and featured on countless best-of lists.

In part one of our conversation on The Pivotal Stories Project podcast, Andre and I talk about the importance of story, the power of connection, being present, and why he doesn't own a cell phone. In part 2, we discuss violence and its evolution, both in his writing and in his life, the difference between reacting and responding, the power of working with your hands, the importance of giving, and Bruce Springsteen. Enjoy.

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02/02/2022

Kevin Salem is the definition of multi-talented. Guitarist/singer/songwriter/producer. Those are some of his "hard skills" if you will. But in addition to those he's intelligent, thoughtful, grounded, and gracious.

Part one of our conversation on the Pivotal Stories Project podcast is available, with part 2 dropping next Tuesday.

29/01/2022

Andre Dubus III is the author of numerous works of fiction, including The Cage Keeper and Other Stories, The Garden of Last Days, Blues Man, and his most recent work of fiction, Gone So Long.

His novel House of Sand and Fog was a New York Times bestseller and was made into an Oscar-nominated film, starring Ben Kingsley and Jennifer Connolly. His memoir, Townie, was also a bestseller and his work has been nominated for a National Book Award and featured on countless best-of lists.

He has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship, the National Magazine Award for fiction, two Pushcart Prizes, and an American Academy of Arts and Letters Award in Literature. His books have been published in over 25 languages, and he teaches full-time at the University of Massachusetts at Lowell.

In part one of our conversation, Andre and I talk about the importance of story, the power of connection being present, and why he doesn't own a cell phone.

29/01/2022

The official launch date of the podcast is this Tuesday, Feb. 2nd. We will be launching a few episodes for you to enjoy right away.

I am so happy to share that my first guest is best-selling author Andre Dubus III. Andre and I had such a great conversation that we ended up splitting it into two episodes. We cover a great deal of ground, and there is a snippet of it below.

Our next guest is guitarist/songwriter/producer Kevin Salem, and this conversation is also incredible, so stay tuned for that as well.

Thanks to everyone for your interest.