In this episode, I am making some changes to the way I record: I'm challenging myself to grow by no longer using a pre-recorded intro and outro.

For this episode, I discuss an article I read on TheAtlantic.com in which the author asserts that a branch of Christianity known as "Prosperity Theology" contributed in large part to the housing market collapse. I relate this to a personal experience in which I currently find myself.

Here's the link to the article, which I invite everybody to read and decide for themselves:

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200912/rosin-prosperity-gospel

Music Today:



"Money" by Mevio Music Alley group Theory in Motion



"The Future of Life" by Mevio Music Alley artist Jake Niemi



"New Beginnings" by Mevio Music Alley group Makara's Pen

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Michael and I are back for our first performance review of Season 6.

We got lost in reminiscing about our how we got started dancing that we forgot to pick our prediction for the guy and girl going home, but we did manage to name our bottom three.

We'll see how well we did on the results show tonight!

For this episode, I focus on the Charter for Compassion--the result of more than a year's work and the brainchild of TED Prize winner Karen Armstrong.

Join me as I read and invite everyone to visit charterforcompassion.org

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Common Ground" by Music Alley artist David Ippolito



"Turnaround" by Music Alley artist Vittoria Conn



"Methods of Modern Madness" by Music Alley group The Radical Thought Resistance



"Letting Your Light Shine" by Music Alley artist A Band Called Quinn



"It's About Love" by Music Alley group The Paint Sisters



"Change the World" by Music Alley group Sunspot

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

The So You Think You Can Dance Update is back for Season 6!
The show had a bumpy start this season, what with it bumping up against the World Series.
The result was that America did not get its chance to vote until the Top 16 level.
But, now that America has the vote, I am back with co-host Michael Sage to give you our impressions of how Season 5 ended, how Season 6 is going, and our "wish list" for the remainder of Season 6 (wait until you hear what we want to see Ryan do...).
Join Michael and me as we count down to the next crowning of America's Favorite Dancer!

I catch up my regular listeners on what has been happening for the last few weeks. This is the first That Blue Jeans Guy that I have done on the Mac and with the new mixer, and I'm still getting some things figured out. Please tell me what you think about the sound quality.

I talk about the disappointing loss for same-sex marriage in Maine, and how we can handle this in a way that those who oppose us will not be expecting. It will make a difference if we do not allow ourselves to be dragged down by this occasion.

For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume next week when America gets the vote. Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing!

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Better Days" by Music Alley artist Dylan in the Movies



"Let It Go" by Music Alley artist Uhle

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

Recently Kenny Proffitt (also known as "Kenny, the Listener Who Knew Me When") came to visit me here in Bay City. It was the first time we had seen each other since he was graduated from high school in 1986.

Before Kenny arrived, we agreed to do another of the "David's Salon" shows together. What I didn't know was that Kenny was also going to gift me with his well-loved Mac Mini. Finally, I have joined the ranks of the Mac Podcasters! Oh, and did I mention I have a new Peavey 6-channel USB mixer, too? Yeah, and a second Shure microphone. I'm blessed, for sure!

With my new "toy" put together, Kenny and I settled down over some adult beverages to discuss politics, religion, energy policy...you know, the light and airy stuff. We did have a great time, and we hope you'll enjoy the fruits of our labors (or was it the labors of two fruits?) Either way, we invite you to join the discussion.

In this special episode, I have a delightful conversation with independent artist Kevin Koelbl (pronounced "Cable").

Kevin and I discuss his new Christmas album, what it was like to be the understudy for Michael Crawford in EFX, and much more as well.

As always, I encourage you to support Kevin Koelbl by buying his music where it is sold. The Christmas CD will be available on November 10. his previous album, Somewhere In Time, is currently available. Some places are:

Amazon.com
iTunes (both albums currently available).
Barnes & Noble
LML Music.com
And the soon-to-be launched KevinKoebl.com

Be Kevin's friend on MySpace, and a friend and fan on Facebook by clicking on the links in this sentence.

Support a great musician and great guy today!

Thanks for listening.

It seems like change is the only constant in many of our lives (or maybe we're just paying more attention).

I talk about some of the changes going on in my life and my wishes for my own future.

For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced. Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing!

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Smile" by Music Alley artist Dreaming in Stereo

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

My voice was giving out on me, so this ended up being a short show.

I touch on the controversy surrounding President Obama's recent speaking engagement at the HRC dinner during the March on Washington.

I also touch briefly on the controversy surrounding Michelangelo Signorelli's asking HRC president Joe Solomonese to resign.

For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced. Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing!

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"Where Would You Be?" by Music Alley artist Vittoria Conn



"Soulution (Peace Within)" by Music Alley group The Radical Thought Resistance

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!

For this week's show, I focus on what is perhaps the most unbelievable idea ever to come from a conservative mind: a project to produce a conservative-friendly Bible.

Even if you are not a fan of the Bible or Christianity, this project provides some interesting insights into the mindset of a group of people who have hijacked the term "conservative," and used it for their own selfish purposes.

Check out the Conservative Bible Project at Conservapedia.com

Come on, you know you wanna listen...

For my fellow SYTYCD fans, just a quick reminder that the So You Think You Can Dance Updates with Michael Sage will resume when Season 6's Top 20 is announced.
Michael and I look forward to bringing you our take on all the dancing!

Also, don't forget that anybody who listens is invited to do an episode of "David's Salon" with me. Just have a topic--any topic--and get in touch with me to set up a recording time.

Music Today:



"True" by Music Alley artist True Margrit



"The Religion Song" by Music Alley artist David Ippolito

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Music Alley artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Music Alley and PodsafeAudio.com group The MSU Orchestra (formerly known as EL84)

Thanks for listening,and Stay Powerful!