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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.

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Episode 427 - Discovering The Intersection Of Music, Mental Health, And Personal Stories With Kc Armstrong &Raquo; 5B6Cc8790E
Episode 427 – Discovering the Intersection of Music, Mental Health, and Personal Stories with KC Armstrong

Join us for an engaging conversation with KC Armstrong, a talented musician originally from Lakeville, Ontario, Canada. In this episode, we dive into KC's musical journey, his influences, and the stor…

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Join us for an engaging conversation with KC Armstrong, a talented musician originally from Lakeville, Ontario, Canada. In this episode, we dive into KC's musical journey, his influences, and the stories behind his latest album, "Finally Crafted." Discover how KC's experiences with legendary artists like Ronnie Hawkins have shaped his career and learn about the magic behind his songwriting process.Sponsored by: BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month of Therapy at betterhelp.com/musicspeaks.Key Topics:The importance of Mental Health and how BetterHelp can assist.KC Armstrong's musical backgr…

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Episode 424 - Discovering The Versatility Of Black Graz With Tom Sweeney &Raquo; 4F57E9F1D4
Episode 424 – Discovering the Versatility of Black Graz with Tom Sweeney

In this episode of "When Words Fail, Music Speaks," host James Andrew Cox interviews Tom Sweeney, the talented musician behind Black Graz. Tom shares insights into his unique musical journey, blending…

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In this episode of "When Words Fail, Music Speaks," host James Andrew Cox interviews Tom Sweeney, the talented musician behind Black Graz. Tom shares insights into his unique musical journey, blending genres like rock, country, and jazz. He discusses the challenges and triumphs of performing original music in a cover-dominated industry and the inspiration behind his diverse songwriting. Tom also talks about his experiences on the road, the importance of engaging with audiences, and his admiration for musical legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan and ABBA.Key Topics:The inspiration behind the name "B…

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Episode 423 - Uniting Musicians With Muted Circus &Amp; The Ajjency: A Conversation On Creativity, Covers, And Connection &Raquo; 2C11824931
Episode 423 – Uniting Musicians with Muted Circus & The Ajjency: A Conversation on Creativity, Covers, and Connection

Join host James Andrew Cox on the When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast as he welcomes two talented musicians, Benny from Music Circus and George from The Ajjancy. In this episode, they dive into the w…

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Join host James Andrew Cox on the When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast as he welcomes two talented musicians, Benny from Music Circus and George from The Ajjancy. In this episode, they dive into the world of music creation, the healing power of music, and the art of reharmonization. Discover how these artists navigate their musical journeys, the challenges they face, and the inspiration behind their work.Key Topics:The importance of mental Health and therapy, with a special mention of BetterHelp as an affordable option.The healing power of music and its role in overcoming life's challenges.The…

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Episode 422 - Discovering Sasha Moreau'S World: Punk Rock, Theater, And The Art Of Stage Illusion &Raquo; 7127B3F8D0
Episode 422 – Discovering Sasha Moreau's World: Punk Rock, Theater, and the Art of Stage Illusion

In this episode of the When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast, host James Andrew Cox interviews Sasha Moreau, a self-styled punk rock Willy Wonka who has created chaos at the intersection of music and t…

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In this episode of the When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast, host James Andrew Cox interviews Sasha Moreau, a self-styled punk rock Willy Wonka who has created chaos at the intersection of music and theater. Sasha shares his journey in the music industry, his experiences with magic and stage illusion, and his passion for punk rock. They discuss the importance of connecting with fans, the challenges musicians face in the digital age, and Sasha's innovative platform, FairVU, which aims to revolutionize how musicians monetize their art.Key Topics:Introduction to Sasha Moreau and his unique person…

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Episode 421 - From Drumming Passion To Social Media Empire: The Journey Of Dan Shinder &Raquo; 1D24690999
Episode 421 – From Drumming Passion to Social Media Empire: The Journey of Dan Shinder

Episode Summary:Join host James Cox as he interviews Dan Shinder, the pioneering social media strategist and founder of Drum Talk TV. Dan shares his journey from a young aspiring drummer to creating a…

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Episode Summary:Join host James Cox as he interviews Dan Shinder, the pioneering social media strategist and founder of Drum Talk TV. Dan shares his journey from a young aspiring drummer to creating a global Lifestyle brand with nearly 1.5 million followers. Discover the healing power of music, the art of drumming, and how Dan built an empire without paid advertisements or SEO tactics.Key Topics:The importance of mental health and therapyDan's early influences and passion for drummingThe impact of Led Zeppelin on Dan's career choiceThe evolution of Drum Talk TV and its organic growthThe signif…

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Episode 420 - Discovering The Warning With David Ruff: A Journey Through Their Music And Rise To Fame &Raquo; 9D68677Df2
Episode 420 – Discovering The Warning with David Ruff: A Journey Through Their Music and Rise to Fame

Episode Highlights:Introduction:Host James welcomes listeners and introduces the episode's theme.Special guest: David Ruff, returning to discuss the band The Warning.Main Discussion:The Warni…

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Episode Highlights:Introduction:Host James welcomes listeners and introduces the episode's theme.Special guest: David Ruff, returning to discuss the band The Warning.Main Discussion:The Warning's Backstory:Origin: Three sisters from Monterrey, Mexico.Viral fame from a YouTube cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman."Musical upbringing and Family support.Musical Journey:Transition from viral sensations to a polished rock band.Discussion of their Growth and evolution over the years.Insights into their songwriting process and musical influences.Live Performances:Analysis of their live shows,…

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Episode 419 - New App For Musician'S &Quot;Bass Parlour&Quot; With Creator Darryl Stephens &Raquo; 891A25A711
Episode 419 – New App for Musician's "Bass Parlour" with Creator Darryl Stephens

Sponsor: Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/musicspeaks.Episode Summary:In this episode, h…

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Sponsor: Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode. BetterHelp offers affordable online therapy. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/musicspeaks.Episode Summary:In this episode, host James Cox interviews Daryl Stephens, an Atlanta-based entrepreneur and music enthusiast. They discuss the healing power of music, the vibrant music scene in Atlanta, and Daryl's innovative app, Bass Parlor, which connects musicians for collaboration and learning.Key Topics:Introduction to Daryl Stephens: Daryl shares his background, growing up in Atlanta, and his journey from aspiring baseball…

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Episode 418 - The Journey Of George Ajjan: From Mashups To Original Music &Raquo; 4B5A438Eaa
Episode 418 – The Journey of George Ajjan: From Mashups to Original Music

Episode Summary:In this episode of The When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast, host James Cox interviews George Ajjan, a talented singer-songwriter and the creative force behind the band The Ajjancy. Ge…

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Episode Summary:In this episode of The When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast, host James Cox interviews George Ajjan, a talented singer-songwriter and the creative force behind the band The Ajjancy. George shares his journey from learning music as a child to becoming a one-man band, exploring themes of Love, loss, parenthood, and politics through meticulously crafted chamber rock. He discusses his unique approach to music, blending pop sensibilities with progressive elements, and his experiences with creating mashups and covers of iconic songs.Key Topics:The importance of mental health and ther…

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Episode 417 - The Bali International Ai Film Festival: A New Era Of Creativity And Technology With Ben Makinen &Raquo; Bcc2674A16
Episode 417 – The Bali International AI Film Festival: A New Era of Creativity and Technology with Ben Makinen

Guests:Ben Makinen, Jazz Musician and FilmmakerHosts:Amanda DolanJames CoxEpisode Highlights:Introduction to the Bali International AI Film Festival, the first of its kind in Indonesia.Discussion on t…

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Guests:Ben Makinen, Jazz Musician and FilmmakerHosts:Amanda DolanJames CoxEpisode Highlights:Introduction to the Bali International AI Film Festival, the first of its kind in Indonesia.Discussion on the intersection of Technology and organic creativity in filmmaking and music.Ben Makinen's journey with AI and its impact on his creative process.The potential of AI in mental health and its role as a conversational partner.The implications of AI in the music industry and its potential to create music.The importance of human connection and the unique experiences of live performances.Encouragement …

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Episode 416 - Joseph Stam And David Alford On Music'S Power In Storytelling And Film &Raquo; B3Da48277D
Episode 416 – Joseph Stam and David Alford on Music's Power in Storytelling and Film

Episode Description:In this episode of the When Words Fail Music Speaks podcast, host James Cox welcomes co-directors Joseph Stam and David Alford to discuss their upcoming film, "Searching for the El…

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Episode Description:In this episode of the When Words Fail Music Speaks podcast, host James Cox welcomes co-directors Joseph Stam and David Alford to discuss their upcoming film, "Searching for the Elephant." The conversation delves into the powerful role of music in film, the creative process behind scoring a movie, and the personal musical influences of the guests. Joseph and David share insights into their film's narrative, which explores themes of second chances, faith, and family. They also discuss their experiences in the Christian music scene and the impact of music on their lives and w…

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Episode 415 - Dr. B'S Journey: From Dj To Bestselling Author And Music Innovator &Raquo; 9Bcd9Ab8C1
Episode 415 – Dr. B's Journey: From DJ to Bestselling Author and Music Innovator

Episode Summary:In this episode, James Cox, your host, interviews the talented Dr. B, also known as the "mad scientist." Dr. B shares his journey from being a DJ to becoming a best-selling author and …

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Episode Summary:In this episode, James Cox, your host, interviews the talented Dr. B, also known as the "mad scientist." Dr. B shares his journey from being a DJ to becoming a best-selling author and musician. He discusses his experiences in the music industry, the challenges he faced, and how he found his passion for creating unique audio films. Dr. B also talks about his latest projects, including his albums "The Asylum" and "Echoes Through Time," and his upcoming album "Dragonfire." The conversation delves into the healing power of music, mental health, and the creative process behind his w…

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Episode 414 - Embark On A Musical Quest With Elvenking'S Ayden Baston &Raquo; Original 888B3Eda955F2D92799D97D54F4Ab184
Episode 414 – Embark on a Musical Quest with Elvenking's Ayden Baston

Episode Title: Interview with Ayden Baston from ElvenkingSponsor: BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/musicspeaksEpisode Summary:In this episode of The When Words Fa…

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Episode Title: Interview with Ayden Baston from ElvenkingSponsor: BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month of therapy at betterhelp.com/musicspeaksEpisode Summary:In this episode of The When Words Fail Music Speaks Podcast, host James Andrew Cox interviews Ayden, a member of the band Elvenking. They discuss the band's journey, their upcoming album "Readers of the Runes - Luna," and the challenges and joys of being in a band. Ayden shares insights into the band's unique sound, which blends various metal genres, and talks about their experiences touring in Europe and the U.S. The conversation a…

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