Hosts: James Cox

Guest: Tim Pace

Main Theme: Exploring the Therapeutic Effects of Music

Summary:

In this multifaceted episode of “When Words Words Fail Music Speaks,” hostJames Cox sits down with his good friend Tim Pace as they delve into the profound impact music has on Mental Health and personal experiences. He shares his journey with the band Rusted Asylum, also highlighting the therapeutic effects of music.

Key Topics:

1. Mental Health Services:

• BetterHelp: An affordable and flexible mental health service offering personalized Therapy with a discount for the first month.

1. Unique Coffee Flavors:

• Bones Coffee Company: Known for its unique coffee flavors and cool merchandise.

1. Landscaping Services:

• All Above Landscaping: Offers discounted services exclusively for podcast listeners.

1. YouTube Vinyl Community:

• Insight into how collectors share content and engage in fun challenges.

1. Heavy Metal Journey:

• Personal anecdotes from the speaker’s introduction to heavy metal at a youth camp in 1991, starting with Metallica and expanding to Megadeth.
• Reflections on album preferences and the intricacies of songwriting credits.

1. Vinyl Record Collecting:

• The sentimental value of collecting vinyl records and frustrations with reissues altering original tracks.
• Anecdotes about trading and collecting records.

1. Band History:

• The speaker’s history with Rusted Asylum, lineup changes, and influences from musical idols.
• Challenges faced with new equipment, memorizing songs, and finding a new drummer.

1. Concert Experiences:

• Memorable concerts, including a loud Slayer show and impactful interactions at various performances.
• The emotional resonance of music during tough times, particularly concerning a friend’s sobriety.

1. Personal Reflections:

• Healing after loss, the use of demonic imagery in music, and the authenticity of satanic themes in the metal scene.
• Critiques on misrepresentations of Christian values and the importance of instrumental quality over lyrics.

Listeners will enjoy:

• In-depth discussions on the therapeutic power of music.
• Insights into the YouTube vinyl community.
• Personal reflections on heavy metal and the complexities of musical expression.

Sponsors:

• BetterHelp: Offering a discount for the first month of personalized therapy.
• Bones Coffee Company: Unique flavors and merchandise.
• All Above Landscaping: Discounted services for podcast listeners.

Tune in to explore how music can heal, inspire, and connect us through shared experiences and personal journeys.

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James Cox Podcast Host who has Cerebral Palsy

James Cox is an individual living with cerebral palsy. He has a podcast called “When Words Fail…Music Speaks” in which he discusses how Music can help with depression. James has lived with cerebral palsy all of his life, and now he wants to help people understand that living with a disability does not define who he is.

James’ dad is a retired colonel in the Air Force, so he lived in many different places such as the Philippines and bases in the southeast USA meeting many interesting people and gaining life experience. James has worked several different jobs over the years that allowed him the opportunity to meet new people and gain different outlooks on life. Places such as Central Carolina Tech College, The Sumter Library, Dave and Buster’s, and Outback Steakhouse.

James has been living on his own for five years now. Moving out of Sumter SC, he has been living up to his life long goal to live on his own and thrive despite his disability. He now lives in Columbia SC and has a part time job that he loves in addition to his podcast.