This week, we revist John & Amy's talk with Barrett Martin. Barrett is a percussionist, a writer, a composer & a producer. He has a masters degree in ethnomusicology, received a Latin Grammy for production & is producing a film celebrating the life of Cedell Davis. Barrett was an integral player in the 90's Seattle rock scene & continues to collaborate & operate in the rock n roll world. Barrett's newest book, Stillpoint, is accompanied by a studio record that serves as a...

In this week's B-side, John & Amy check back in about grief since the last time they spoke soon after his sister's death.  They are there to remind you that you are not alone, grief never ends & to treat others with kindness...including yourself.  You are not alone. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj. The DR & The DJ *Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor. Minor Figures was created by people who...

This week's guests are Brad/Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard & Brad drummer Regan Hagar.  The two founded Loosegroove records in 1994 where they signed up & coming artists & celebrated a multi-genre roster with a slant to Hip Hop & Rock. Today Loosegroove is still lively & diverse with new releases from the long awaited Painted Shield, Duff Mckagan's The Living, Britney Davis, & Tiger Cub. In this episode, the four discuss why Loosegroove is not just a record label...

In this Bside Dr Amy & John talk about why we may be feeling more anxious & disoriented in our post/late Pandemic return to "normal." Dr Amy offers a few ideas how to navigate this transition & as always John & Amy remind us we are not alone. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj. The DR & The DJ *Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor. Theme music by Michael Lerner. Explore more podcasts at...

We had such a great response from our Nicole McNichols episode, we’re posting again! Tell your friends! Tell your loved ones! Tell your lovers! This week's guest is Nicole McNichols, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the University of Washington Department of Psychology where she teaches The Diversity of Human Sexuality. Nicole tells us why & how she found herself teaching one of the universities most popular courses & why sex education is important for all stages of life. John Amy &...

In this week's B-side, Dr. Amy & DJ John discuss what it means to forgive. John tells a story about his father & when he learned how to accept him for who he was. Amy tells a story about her recent journey around the events of a Parole Hearing for her sister's murderer & the breakthroughs she had with forgiveness. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj. The DR & The DJ *Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your...

This week, John & Amy speak with Chana Ross. Chana is a Pelvic Physiotherapist & Clinic Director at Vital Physiotherapy & Wellness in Toronto, ON.  She is also a mother of 4 & host of She Has The Audacity, a podcast about women who are entrepreneurs, leaders & mothers that want to leave their mark on the world.  In this episode John, Amy & Chana discuss the connection that is created in postpartum between physical & mental health & the struggles women have that...

This week on The DR & The DJ B-side, Amy & John dive into the wonderful world of self-love, sexual fantasies & demystify the outdated myths surrounding each. Listen & find out why your health might be tied to your fantasies & whether or not you m********e. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj. The DR & The DJ *Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor. Minor Figures was created by people who love...

This week, John & Amy talk to Seattle rock n roll luminary Kim Warnick. Kim is a founding member, bass player & singer for The Fastbacks & Visqueen. Kim has consistently been a part of the Seattle music scene from the late 70’s to present, opening local shows for Joan Jett & The Ramones & touring globally with Seaweed & Pearl Jam. In this episode she shares her experiences growing up in the early Seattle music scene, the relationship to her own drug & alcohol...

On this week's B-side, John & Amy discuss their new found super power of grief: Clarity. John talks about how much the few weeks surrounding his sister's death have brought profound clarity to his life & encouraged him to stop tolerating the b******t. Dr. Amy talks about why this is as we face mortality as our nervous system calibrates to the loss of a loved one & what is the best thing to do with this super power & how to use it.  The DR & The DJ *Reminder: Nothing in...

Our friend Ben Gibbard was on the show 1 year ago. We’d like to celebrate this anniversary by sharing this wonderful interview.  Ben tells us how, as an ultra runner, he copes with injury, both physically & mentally. We hear about Ben’s connection between addiction, fitness & sobriety, & Ben shares his view on the future of live shows & touring. We also hear Proxima B from Ben’s 2020 solo release. Be sure to check out Ben's newest endeavor, both curating and performing on...

This week’s guest is Nick Firchau, producer & host of Paternal, a podcast that explores & shares new paths to fatherhood. Nick, Amy & John consider the consequence of not having a positive paternal figure in man’s life & how those models are passed down to their own parenting. Amy shares her experience growing up with 13 siblings, the differences between her mothers & fathers parenting workload & how her relationship with her father changed after puberty. They discuss...

On this week's The DR & The DJ B-Side, John & Amy talk about the recent death of John's sister just a few days ahead of recording this podcast. John tells the story of her struggle with alcohol & an eating disorder. They go over the dos & don'ts of helping someone going through the grieving process or struggling with a loved one dealing with addiction. The DR & The DJ *Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always...

This week John & Amy talk with Dr. Erika Bonilla, a Chiropractor,  triathlete, ultra-marathoner & a specialist in menstruating endurance athletes.  She is also a proud homeschool mom, self-taught knitter, salsa dancer & tequila drinker. Dr Erika shares her experience running a 55 kilometer race, her upcoming 50 MILE race & how logistics & adventure play a role in her drive to run long distance races. She tells us why she looks at her athleticism as a privilege & not...

This week on The DR & The DJ Bsides, Amy and John get real about arguing and navigating your relationship, especially when one of them is ADHD. They discuss how the solution is to understand what your partner needs and understand not the language of love but the language of the nervous system. Tag us on IG at @thedrandthedj. The DR & The DJ *Reminder: Nothing in this podcast is a substitute for medical or professional advice. Please always consult your doctor. Theme music by Michael...

This week's guest is Johnny Marr. Since co-founding The Smiths, Johnny has gone on to perform, write & play guitar with a long list of luminary bands & projects that include Modest Mouse, The The, The Pretenders, Blondie, The Cribs & Talking Heads. Johnny has contributed & worked closely with Hans Zimmer on film scores for Inception, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 & most recently No Time To Die, the newest James Bond film. In addition, Johnny has consistently released &...