Sarah Kotlova had a dream as a girl to be an Egyptologist, by far the most unusual answer I've gotten to the question that I ask all my guests. But her career path was in advertising, where she spent 25 years representing major companies like Unilever, Rolex, Johnson & Johnson and Nestle. And we have some great fun talking about one of her favorite clients, WD-40. Now her dream journey has led her to become the co-founder of Impact Naturals, a CBD company.KEY TAKEAWAYS: Dreams do stay alive. Don’t be afraid to follow yours.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Redemption Road” from PGS 7 by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. He chose this song because he figured that Sarah needed redemption from pushing all those products on people when she was in advertising!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/album/5bIUdTZwkZGI3Db2Qjlvkl?si=1JCANv88TuCHtPAsaXSt5w&dl_branch=1---------------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, his highly rated combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how-to follow and succeed at their dream, was recently released and immediately became an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller in the search bar, or click HERE. In this episode Sarah and Robert discuss:Her fascination with EgyptCareer changesHer advertising careerWD-40 storiesChanges in advertising: what happened to jingles?Her transition to Impact Naturals    If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Sarah at: [email protected]://www.instagram.com/impactnaturals/ Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Stanley Sagov is both a medical doctor and an accomplished jazz musician. Robert and Stanley go back together to 1971, when they met in Boston and then played together for the next several years. Among other things Stanley talks about the trials, tribulations, and joy of being a creative jazz performer. In the second half of this episode Stanley and Robert do a Songfest featuring some great songs chosen by Stanley. An inspiring episode!KEY TAKEAWAYS: Don’t compare yourself to your idols. Be yourself!Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Cakewalk For Debra” from Robert’s album Twenty. This was the first song written by Robert, and it was written at a time when he was playing with Stanley. It features Anton Fig on the drums, who also played with Stanley and Robert in Boston in the 1970s,Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/4kt6s17FuQoA660mvN3rQd?si=wIF2m4vHTEWOBpe6HWDtuA&dl_branch=1---------------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, his highly rated combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how-to follow and succeed at their dream, was recently released and immediately became an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller in the search bar, or click HERE. In this episode, Stanley and Robert discuss:Growing up in South AfricaComing to America and attending New England ConservatoryHis dual careers - medicine and jazz    If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Stanley at: Website: https://stanleysagov.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSp1fkQdnEA5IT9VcMMLDsQ Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Robby Robinson is a master musician who has been the musical director for Frankie Valli of The Four Seasons since 1978. He’s also worked with a Who’s Who in the music business including Tom Jones, Liza Minelli, the Beach Boys and the Turtles. He’s also composed and conducted for symphony orchestras. And he’s got one of the largest collections of Hammond organs! In the second half of the episode we do a Songfest with Robby. A musical extravaganza!KEY TAKEAWAYS: Life is too short not to do what you love to do. Figure out what you really want to do - think outside the box. Then go for it with all the gusto in life.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Another One Like You” from his solo album Summer Of Love (2020) which was recorded remotely during the pandemic. The song is a love song written for Robert’s wife, but he chose this song for this episode because, as he says, he doesn’t know another one like Robby Robinson! Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/460AMXsQFTdRZcuSeWh0J0?si=aWk5o1smRCWs0rXabNobtA&dl_branch=1---------------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, his highly rated combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how-to follow and succeed at their dream, was recently released and immediately became an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller in the search bar, or click HERE.In this episode, Robby and Robert discuss:His lifelong dream to be a musicianSurf music, rock ‘n roll and jazz rock fusionHis love of Hammond organsHis favorite organists in rock and jazzWorking with Frankie ValliWriting for and conducting symphony orchestrasRobby's words of wisdom   If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Robby at:  Website: Robbyrobinsonmusic.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/robbyrobinson88Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robbyrobinsonmusic/ Renowned portrait photographer John Mollura was a recent guest on the podcast, in the episode entitled From NASA To Photographer. Connect with John at molluraphoto.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Allyn Burrows is the Artistic Director for Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA where he’s also a director and actor. He’s done Off Broadway productions like Killer Joe, TV shows such as Law & Order, and films like Manchester By the Sea. We talk about his varied background, what it’s been like running a theater company during the pandemic, and what’s next for him and the company.KEY TAKEAWAY: The 6 P’s: Proper planning prevents piss poor performanceRobert’s featured song in this episode is “Stockbridge Fanfare” from the album East Side Sessions by his band Project Grand Slam. This song is all about the town that’s next door to Lenox, MA where Shakespeare & Co. is located, and captures the feel of small town America.Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/6nDMAVfqeo6Os6Tq8HwJqR?si=1ELc07Y-TB279iHMfbNXww---------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, his highly rated combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how-to follow and succeed at their dream, was recently released and immediately became an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller in the search bar, or click HERE.In this episode, Allyn and Robert discuss:How he became a Shakespearean actorHis role at Shakespeare & CompanyRunning a theater company during the pandemicHis background as an actor in theater, TV and film   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap  Connect with Allyn at https://www.shakespeare.org John Mollura is an award winning portrait photographer and a recent guest on this podcast. Connect with him at Molluraphoto.com. Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] 

John Mollura followed his dream. For over a decade he was a mechanical engineer with NASA testing space suits and other equipment. He was highly paid but not satisfied. On the side he developed an interest and expertise in photography. Finally, with the urging of his wife, he made the transition to photography full time with a specialty in portraits. An inspirational story!KEY TAKEAWAYS: You don’t have to give up everything in order to follow your dream. You can keep your passion as a side hustle until you’re ready to make the transition. And join a Mastermind or Coaching group to give yourself ideas and momentum.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Return Voyage”. Originally on Robert’s 1996 album “Prisoners Of Love”, it was later included on “Twenty”, his early greatest hits album released in 2014. Robert chose this song because John Mollura worked for NASA, and “Return Voyage” is a spacey song that dovetails perfectly!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/75UcgS22h9s93fFgpNDWWY?si=jnmd-7OMQpiqge47_ekDbw&dl_branch=---------------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, his highly rated combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how-to follow and succeed at their dream, was recently released and immediately became an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller in the search bar, or click HERE. In this episode, John and Robert discuss:His interest in science and mathHis summer job in rock climbingHow his summer job led to a career working for NASAHis side hustle in photographyHis transition to photography on a full time basis   If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here.Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with John at https://molluraphoto.comhttps://www.instagram.com/john_mollura/https://www.facebook.com/johnmolluraphotographyhttps://www.instagram.com/refigured_projecthttps://www.facebook.com/refiguredproject John has a Special Offer for listeners of this podcast. Just click here: https://molluraphoto.com/followyourdreampodcast  Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Grand Funk Railroad was one of the premier bands of the 1970s. Mark Farner was the lead vocalist, guitarist and central focus of the band. They sold over 30 million records and had two #1 hits. Hailing from Flynt, MI, Mark tells the story of how the band formed and their rise to stardom.In the second half of the show Mark and I do a Songfest featuring three of GFR’s most famous songs: “I’m You Captain (Closer To Home)”, “We’re An American Band”, and “The Loco-Motion”.KEY TAKEAWAYS: Mark is constantly expanding his musical focus and is always growing. That’s a valuable life lesson for all of us.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Free” from the album The PGS Experience by his band Project Grand Slam. This is Robert’s reimagined version of a song by Phish. Robert chose this song because  Mark has a demonstrated focus on helping others - from Vets to the disabled - to thrive and be free.Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/3VHUY9PX8fWusmyqzOJ1Ib?si=MJ1dNhcAQIKaup-jjTbvAQ&dl_branch=1---------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, his highly rated combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how-to follow and succeed at their dream, was recently released and immediately became an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller in the search bar, or click HERE. In this episode, Mark and Robert discuss:His HS football careerPlaying the SousaphoneTaking up the guitarThe formation of GFRThe 1969 Atlanta Pop FestivalPlaying Shea StadiumNew music In the Songfest portion of the show we play and discuss“I’m Your Captain (Closer To Home)”“We’re An American Band”“The Loco-Motion”  Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Mark at https://www.markfarner.comFacebook: Mark Farner American BandTwitter: @REALMARKFARNERYouTube: Mark FarnerInstagram: markfarners_americanband Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Joe Bouchard was a founding member of the band Blue Oyster Cult, which had a huge hit with “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”. That song later had a second life after it was featured in the iconic ‘More Cowbell’ skit on Saturday Night Live in 2000 featuring Will Ferrell and Christopher Walken. In the second half of the show Joe and Robert do a Songfest featuring three of BOC’s most famous songs. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Life can be full of surprises. Think about how SNL - out of the blue - did a skit featuring “The Reaper” which sent Blue Oyster Cult into orbit, and then Metallica covered Joe’s song “Astronomy” and sold 5 million copies. You could never have predicted these life changing events. So keep doing what you love and do it well. You never know what’s going to happen in life.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “New York City Groove” from Project Grand Slam’s album Made In New York. Robert chose this song because Joe and his brother Albert - two of the founders of BOC - were from upstate New York and the band got its start at Stony Brook, NY, and the song is about NYC -- which Robert felt was close enough!Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZAjjjTSaQ6UbuVhjIzefO?si=QLFINJtpQuiKbfXwIAbQAA---------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, his highly rated combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how-to follow and succeed at their dream, was released on August 26th and it immediately became an Amazon #1 Bestseller! Please buy it and leave a favorable review on Amazon. Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller in the search bar, or click HERE.In this episode, Joe and Robert discuss:The Soft White Underbelly - the original group nameHow they got the name Blue Oyster CultDeveloping The ReaperThe SNL ‘More Cowbell” skit“Astronomy” cover by MetallicaJoe’s current projectsThe Songfest features:“(Don’t Fear) The Reaper”“Burnin’ For You”“Astronomy”Ticket To RideWhere Is My Mind   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] 

In just six months since its launch in March 2021 the Follow Your Dream podcast has 38 episodes, a Top 5% ranking, many thousands of downloads from dozens of countries, VIP guests from various walks of life including musicians, broadcasters, authors, dancers, actors and more, Bonus Music Episodes, and Songfests. Stick with us - so much more to come!I wasn’t completely sure where things would go when I started the podcast. I knew that I wanted to help people pursue their dream, and combine that with my music which is the manifestation of my dream. But the exact dynamics were going to be more like a work in progress.I called upon 4 friends as my initial guests, including “Cousin Brucie” Morrow, America’s most famous radio personality, who was my first guest.The podcast has developed tremendously. So many fantastic guests - musicians, broadcasters, authors, dancers, actors. Such interesting and successful people. Wonderful examples of people who followed their dream to success.I’m proud to say that the podcast entered the Top 5% of all podcasts several months ago - and we’re still climbing. Many thousands of downloads so far from dozens of countries.I started this podcast to help all of the dreamers out there to pursue and succeed at their dream, whatever it might be, just as I followed and succeeded at my music dream.I believe that Everyone has a dream, and they come in all different shapes and sizes. It could be to learn a new skill, start a new hobby, open up a business, or change jobs. When we’re young our dreams are usually big, like becoming a scientist, a ball player, the president, or maybe even a Rock Star. But most people never wind up pursuing their youthful dream because life gets in the way. Marriage, kids, job, obligations, debt. You wake up one day and realize that your dream has gone away - and you’re full of regret.That’s what happened to me too. My youthful music dream got away from me - not just for years but for decades - until finally, when I was in my 60s, I realized that it was now or never. I did not want to look back at the end of my life and regret that I never even took the shot. So I jumped into the deep end of the pool. And for me it was the best decision I ever made.Here I am 5 or 6 years later and I’ve got 10 celebrated albums including a Billboard #1, over 4mm video views, over a million Spotify streams, over 50,000 FB fans, I’ve played festivals and concerts around the world, and I’ve had appearances with Edgar Winter, Blues Traveler, Boney James and Mindi Abair.How did I do it? And how can you follow and succeed at your dream?I believe that the answer lies in creating an Action Plan consisting of baby steps. If you think of your dream in its entirety - from A to Z - you may be intimidated that it’s too big a leap. But if you break it down and look at it as a baby step from A to B and then another baby step from B to C, and so on, it becomes manageable.All of my podcast guests have had one thing in common - they followed their dream and are successful at what they do. And I ask them for their advice to the dreamers out there. People who have never pursued their dream, or where they tried but haven’t yet been successful.Their advice is remarkably consistent across all occupations. Try. Stick to it. Never give up. Persistence. Hard work. Don’t let anyone or any comment get you down or dissuade you.And keep in mind that success is not the goal. The goal is trying. To take your best shot. To never wake up at any point in your life and say that you regret not giving your dream a chance. Success is just the icing on the cake. As the saying goes, it’s the journey not the destination.So keep listening to this podcast, and tell your friends about it too. Each week I hope to inspire and motivate you. And I do things here that no other podcast does - like Bonus Music Episodes and Songfests with my musical guests.And pick up a copy of my new book, The Follow Your Dream Handbook. It’s an extension of this podcast and a combination memoir of my music journey and a step by step how-to. It will show you the way. Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller in the search bar, or click here. https://amzn.to/3y2jp7p So thanks for a great first 6 months. I hope you’ll stick with me, and tell your friends about the podcast as well. I’ll see you in the next episode! Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Mark Stein is one of the founding members of the Vanilla Fudge, one of the most iconic bands of the 1960s. He played organ and sang lead on one of the best rock songs ever recorded,  the Fudge’s version of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”.  Mark and I have a ball talking about how the Fudge came to be, their music, their appearance on Ed Sullivan, his love of The Rascals and Leslie West and the Vagrants, and what it was like to be right smack in the middle of the musical, cultural and fashion revolution of the 1960s. Then of course we do a Songfest where we play and talk about some great Fudge tunes. A totally psychedelicly delicious episode!In the second half of the show Mark and Robert do a Songfest focusing on 4 of the great songs recorded by the Fudge.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: If something is what you really want in the deepest part of your soul then you must persevere with your blood and guts. Go after it. Never give up. Believe in yourself.Robert’s featured song in this episode is his reimagined version of The Kinks’ “You Really Got Me” from Project Grand Slam’s album The Queen’s Carnival. Robert’s inspiration to reimagine iconic rock songs in the style of PGS derived from songs like the Fudge’s version of “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”.Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/6JNjODl3L970GVFkLegH5B?si=Bm8JdGcPTJqk23bMiw_qIw&dl_branch=1---------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, his highly rated combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how to follow and succeed at their dream, was released on August 26th and immediately attained Amazon #1 Bestseller status! Please buy it and leave a favorable review on Amazon. Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller in the search bar, or click HERE.In this episode, Mark and Robert discuss:Forming the Vanilla FudgeHow they got the idea for “You Keep Me Hangin’ On”Appearing on Ed Sullivan and touringThe Songfest features:You Keep Me Hangin’ OnShotgunTicket To RideWhere Is My Mind   The Vanilla Fudge's new release of "Stop! In The Name Of Love" can be viewed HERE.Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] 

Shelly Peiken is a multi-platinum, 2x GRAMMY nominated hit songwriter. Among her songs is “What A Girl Wants” recorded by Christina Aguilera and “Bitch” recorded by Meredith Brooks.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “You Started Something”, from Project Grand Slam’s 2018 Billboard #1 album, Trippin’. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2N9bV9J351Sw1cgoL0e05G-------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, a combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how to follow and succeed at their dream, will be released on August 26th. The Handbook has already been endorsed by many people. Look for it on Amazon and wherever books are sold!In this episode, Robert and Shelly discuss:Her early days as a songwriterPerforming at The Bitter EndHer first hit for Taylor DayneHer major hits “What A Girl Wants” and “Bitch”Working with Christina AguileraHer album Shelly Peiken 2.0    If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here.Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Shelly: https://www.shellypeiken.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Introducing Robert's Follow Your Dream Handbook, part memoir and part how-to, to inspire and motivate all you dreamers out there to pursue and succeed at your dream, whatever it is, just as Robert has succeeded at his music dream!Hi I’m Robert Miller and this is a Special Episode of the Follow Your Dream Podcast to announce that my Follow Your Dream Handbook has been released and is now available.The Handbook is a combination memoir of my unique personal musical journey, and a step-by-step how-to pursue and succeed at your dream, whatever it is. It's for all those dreamers out there who have a dream but have never pursued it for whatever reason, or just haven't been successful yet. The Handbook will show you the way. Plus it's chock full of terrific photos. And remember, I’m living proof that you’re never too old, and it’s never too late, to follow and succeed at your dream.I need your help to make the Handbook into a Bestseller! If enough of you buy it and leave a favorable Customer Review on Amazon we can do it! Amazon only counts reviews from Verified Customers who buy the book. But at $2.99 it's a steal!The reviews of the Handbook have been superb. Among other things it’s been called “inspiring”, “extremely helpful”, “highly readable”, “the guiding light” and “a true literary treasure”.Mindi Abair, the GRAMMY nominated saxophonist, sums it up by saying “the world would be a better place if we all pursued our dreams and aspirations, and Robert tells some great stories and imparts wisdom and inspiration along the way”.So please, pick up The Follow Your Dream Handbook today at the sale price of only $2.99. Just go to Amazon and enter Follow Your Dream Handbook by Robert Miller into the search bar, or click on the link below. And then please leave a favorable review on Amazon. JUST CLICK HERE FOR THE AMAZON LINK. And keep listening to this podcast, where each week I interview another incredibly successful guest who will tell their story and impart their advice to you dreamers and inspire you to follow and succeed at your dream. And I also release things like Bonus Music Episodes from time to time and I do Songfests, things that no other podcast does. So stick with me. Thanks so much. If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Just Click Here. Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Jimmy Haslip is a monster of the bass. He played for years with The Yellowjackets of jazz fusion fame. He’s also played and toured with so many other musicians and given over 1000 Master Classes and seminars.KEY TAKEAWAYS: You don’t always need formal training for whatever is your dream. What you need is desire and hard work.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Joe Z” from the Project Grand Slam album Spring Dance. It just fits with a lot of the stuff that Jimmy Haslip has done.Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/62M7LQduNcfXQDvnsKzZXb?si=0t-EUlOTSrS4XE64lB5iWw&dl_branch=1---------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, a combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how to follow and succeed at their dream, will be released on August 26th. The Handbook has already been endorsed by many people. Look for it on Amazon and wherever books are sold!In this episode, Jimmy and Robert discuss:Jimmy’s early years in the Bronx and Long IslandSeeing Billy Joel in The HasslesHis love of ‘60s music and musiciansThe Yellowjackets yearsThe Songfest features:Greenhouse (Yellowjackets)Jing Chi (Chi Town)Owosso (Arc Trio)The Waiting Game (Elemental)El Morro (Redheat)   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmapConnect with Jimmy at https://www.jimmyhaslip.co Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Robert was recently a guest on John Lee Duimas's award winning #1 podcast, Entrepreneurs On Fire. JLD interviews leading entrepreneurs and I was so honored that he asked me to be on his show and went through my story, my podcast and my forthcoming book. I liked the episode so much that I decided to re-broadcast it as SPECIAL EDITION of my Follow Your Dream podcast. Chock full of "value bombs" as JLD likes to say!  If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Connect with JLD at https://www.eofire.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Jeff Lorber has been a legend in music since the 1970s when he formed the Jeff Lorber Fusion, a pioneer in jazz fusion music. He’s a GRAMMY winning keyboard artist, composer, producer, programmer and session player. In the second half of this episode Jeff and Robert do a Songfest featuring a number of recordings that Jeff played on.KEY TAKEAWAYS: Everyone gets opportunities in their lives. Be ready to take advantage of your opportunities when they appear. Always be prepared.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Spring Dance” from the Project Grand Slam album of the same name. It’s a jazz fusion song that Robert feels has a Jeff Lorber type vibe.Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/6u0GT5pnQh5k3prGEN2Rvp?si=MGZetQwLSAesHmWmEBr-2w&dl_branch=1---------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, a combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how to follow and succeed at their dream, will be released on August 26th. The Handbook has already been endorsed by many people. Look for it on Amazon and wherever books are sold!In this episode, Jeff and Robert discuss:Jeff’s early years growing up in PAHis time at Berklee in BostonMoving to PortlandForming the Jeff Lorber FusionHis 10 years of work on other people’s songsThe Songfest features:“Rain Dance” (Jeff Lorber Fusion) 1979“Rhythm Of The Night” (DeBarge) 1985“Desire” (U2) Hollywood remix 1988“You Should Be Mine” (Jeffry Osborne) 1986“Chick” (Jeff Lorber Fusion) 2021 Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Jeff at https://www.lorber.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Robert’s guest in this episode is Jim Peterik of the Ides of March, formerly of Survivor and of 38 Special Fame. Jim wrote two of the biggest rock songs of all time: “Vehicle” with the Ides of March (which he sang as well), and “Eye Of The Tiger” with Survivor, which was featured in Rocky III and has racked up over 700 million views on YouTube. He talks about it all plus his 250 guitars and his purple hair!KEY TAKEAWAYS: Make sure that your dream, whatever it is, follows your talent. And that it’s your dream and not someone else’s.Robert’s featured song in this episode is the live version of “1972”, from Project Grand Slam’s album, Greetings From Serbia. Robert chose this song because it captures the vibe of the year 1972 which is right in the timeline of when Jim was writing all his hit songs.Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/track/1NCrIL3hS7ftyqfwrRagUr?si=JTCgU-t5SeSoOqXebAHpZA&dl_branch=1---------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—---------------------------------------- Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, a combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how to follow and succeed at their dream, will be released on August 26th. The Handbook has already been endorsed by many people. Look for it on Amazon and wherever books are sold!In this episode, Robert and Jim discuss:His early rock yearsThe Ides Of March“Vehicle” and touring in the 70s with Zeppelin and othersGetting a call from Sylvester Stallone to write the theme song for Rocky IIIWriting “Eye Of The Tiger” Along the way Jim sings “Vehicle” live on the podcast, and we listen to “Vehicle”, “Eye Of The Tiger”, and “Swagger”, a new record with Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Jim at https://www.jimpeterik.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] 

John Lee Dumas is a Superstar of podcasting. He is the host of Entrepreneurs On Fire, with over 3,000 episodes, over 1 million listens a month, over 100 million total listens, and millions of dollars of annual revenue. In this episode JLD tells his inspiring story of how he started his award winning podcast in 2012 after coming out of the military, and how he has built it into a powerhouse. Along the way he imparts his wisdom and philosophy. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Never be a pale imitation of someone else. Be yourself! Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Gorilla” from The Queen’s Carnival album by Project Grand Slam. Robert chose this song because John Lee Dumas is the proverbial 10,000 pound gorilla of podcasting. Listen on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/track/383T8kTZ7b6Y3kBieoJHqb?si=EyLN_r8eTte2gxOgw5ar9Q&dl_branch=1-------------------------------------------- Robert’s celebrated band, Project Grand Slam, will be performing a Benefit Concert at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA in the Berkshire Hills on August 17th at 8:30pm. For more information and tickets click HERERobert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, a combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how to follow and succeed at their dream, will be released on August 26th. The Handbook has already been endorsed by many people. Look for it on Amazon and wherever books are sold! If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with JLD at https://www.eofire.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Robert is releasing the songs on his new album, Miller Rocks, in a completely novel way: each in a separate Bonus Music Episode. This 4th episode’s song, “To The Zoo!”, is very different from all the other songs on the album. It’s a children’s song - about a fun filled, imaginary visit to the zoo. Robert wrote it for his grandchildren. Think of it as an updated version of Paul Simon’s 1968 song, “At The Zoo”.The reviews of “To The Zoo!” have been so heartwarming. Indie Shark calls it “joyous” and a “standout”. Hollywood Digest calls it “immensely refreshing”. Indie Music Reviews says its got an “early Beach Boys sound”. And Daily Dose Report says it has “so much playful energy and works on a universal level”.If you have young children or grandchildren play them “To The Zoo!”. It will bring a smile to their faces. And to yours as well! Stream “To The Zoo!” on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/album/6nApE8kdWVpDfmnVN1aIPj?highlight=spotify:track:4uREYHlumNeCGk16Df9qgX--------------------------------------Robert’s celebrated band, Project Grand Slam, will be performing a Benefit Concert at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA in the Berkshire Hills on August 17th at 8:30pm. For more information and tickets click HERERobert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, a combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how to follow and succeed at their dream, will be released on August 26th. The Handbook has already been endorsed by many people. Look for it on Amazon and wherever books are sold! If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Robert calls Alexander Zonjic the “Bill Graham of Michigan”. He is the leading concert promoter in Michigan responsible for many festivals and concerts. Alexander is also an accomplished flutist with a new album called “Playing It Forward”. Alexander and Robert do another Songfest in the middle of the episode focusing on the flute, with Jethro Tull, Herbie Mann and one of Alex’s new songs.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Flat Busted”, from Project Grand Slam’s 2012 album, Spring Dance. Robert chose this song because it features a flute as the lead instrument.Spotify link - https://open.spotify.com/track/5ilvy3K0k1bIrcsTt40CPo?si=HCJOISPmRfmOWGiplvfY7A&dl_branch=1 ---------------------------------------Robert’s celebrated band, Project Grand Slam, will be performing a Benefit Concert at Shakespeare & Company in Lenox, MA on August 17th at 8:30pm. For more information and tickets click HERERobert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, a combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how to follow and succeed at their dream, will be released on August 26th. The Handbook has already been endorsed by many people. Look for it on Amazon and wherever books are sold! In this episode, Robert and Alexander discuss:Alexander’s early years on rock guitarHis switch to the fluteHis career playing the fluteBecoming a concert promoter in Michigan In the second half of the interview Robert and Alexander do a Songfest together. They play and discuss the following records:“Bouree” (Jethro Tull)“Hijack” (Herbie Mann)“Motor City Sway” (Alexander Zonjic)  If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Alexander at https://www.zonjic.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Nathan East is another Monster of the bass. Eric Clapton, Daft Punk, Barry White, Kenny Loggins, Fourplay are only a few of the artists that he's recorded and toured with. Nate and Robert discuss his storied career and do a Songfest featuring a number of favorite and famous songs that Nate has played on. Robert calls Nathan East the “Lou Gehrig” of bassists because Gehrig set the record in baseball playing in over 2000 consecutive games, and Nathan East has set the record in music by playing in over 2000 recording sessions. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “I’m So Glad”, Robert’s reimagined version of the iconic Cream hit recorded live by Project Grand Slam on the band’s 2019 album Greetings From Serbia. Robert chose this song because Eric Clapton of course was in Cream, and Nate is Eric Clapton’s bassist. And also to honor Jack Bruce, bassist in Cream, and Robert’s major early influence on bass.------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—---------------------------------------- Robert’s “Follow Your Dream Handbook”, a combination memoir and how-to, telling his personal story and giving readers step-by-step instructions how to follow and succeed at their dream, will be released on August 26th. The Handbook has already been endorsed by many people. Look for it on Amazon and wherever books are sold!In this episode, Robert and Nathan discuss:Nate starting out on the celloHis work with Barry White and Lee RitenauerHis favorite bassistsPeople he would still love to work withIn the second half of the interview Nate and Robert do a Songfest together. They play and discuss the following records that Nate played on:“Get Lucky” (Daft Punk)“Tears In Heaven” (Eric Clapton)“Change The World” (Eric Clapton)“Footloose” (Kenny Loggins)“Easy Lover” (Phil Collins)“Sir Duke” (Stevie Wonder cover) Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Nathan hereConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Robert’s featured song in this episode is “I’m So Glad”, from Project Grand Slam’s album Greetings From Serbia (2019), Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/0fLJ77SwdYy73DmhznTmdw?si=d_Uh3HD1TKi-iBShr9WKNg&dl_branch=1

Leland Sklar is perhaps the most influential bassist in the rock era. He's toured and recorded with everyone from James Taylor to Phil Collins. Lee discusses his career and many of the people he's worked with. And Robert and Lee do a Songfest, playing and discussing some of his best and most famous recordings. Robert calls Lee the “Babe Ruth” of bassists. Lee has recorded and toured with so many iconic artists since the 1970s. He discusses many of them, and Lee and Robert do a Songfest featuring a number of famous songs that Lee has played on.Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Stockbridge Fanfare” from the album "East Side Sessions" by his band, Project Grand Slam. Robert chose this song because it’s a song about a small town in Western Massachusetts that he loves, and Lee is so associated with James, who happens to live nearby. -------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------In this episode, Robert and Lee discuss:Lee’s formative years in music on pianoSwitching to the bassMeeting James Taylor and Carole KingLee’s work with dozens of artistsIn the second half of the interview Lee and Robert do a Songfest together. They play and discuss the following songs that Lee recorded:“Hey Mister That’s Me Up On The Jukebox” (James Taylor)“Doctor My Eyes (Jackson Browne)“Stratus” (Billy Cobham)“Your Smiling Face” (James Taylor)“Another Day In Paradise” (Phil Collins) Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/   Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Stockbridge Fanfare”, from Project Grand Slam’s album East Side Sessions (2021), Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/6nDMAVfqeo6Os6Tq8HwJqR?si=1ELc07Y-TB279iHMfbNXww

Since it’s baseball season Robert is offering a doubleheader in this 3rd Bonus Music Episode - releasing two songs from his new album, Miller Rocks: “The Birds” and “My Baby”. “The Birds” has a definite 1960s kind of vibe. On the surface it’s about how the birds fly away in winter and then return in the spring, but it’s really about the emotional ties that bind us to our loved ones. “My Baby”, on the other hand, is a rollicking, piano driven, 1950s-ish number about a guy who’s head-over-heels in love with his girl.   Reviews of “The Birds”:“Album standout ‘The Birds’ is reminiscent of a George Harrison-style melody off of a mid-career Beatles album!” (Medium)“‘The Birds’ emphasizes Miller’s incredibly soothing voice as he sings about letting the bad times go in favor of a better time spent with someone who cares about you!” (Vents Magazine)“A sunny day sound mixed against the uncertainty of the future!” (Gashouse Radio) Reviews of “My Baby”:“A classy upper elite bouncy sounding winner!” (Vents Magazine)“A piano-led track with brass flourishes and a sax solo that will all but transport listeners to a hopping ’50s diner!” (Medium)“A swinging almost 50s inspired jam!” (Gashouse Radio)“The most overt and romantic song on the album!” (Daily Dose Report)“A beautiful track that feels entirely personal!” (Daily Pop News) Stream “The Birds” on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4ECGMvwBAL9jCCzH1gH0d0?si=1lG2V7VbRrilMQ-FlGaLWg&dl_branch=1&nd=1Stream “My Baby” on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/529PLGPrKzua30e6ChHPeT?si=ResDiIZbT-2PBEYWa3jNew&dl_branch=1 SPECIAL OFFER! Buy any digital album at the PGS Store (www.thePGSstore.com) and get a second digital album for FREE! Just enter this Code at checkout: Podcasthttps://thepgsstore.com/discount/Podcast?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fmusic If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast: Here Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Steve Katz was co-founder/singer/guitarist/composer for two iconic bands: Blood Sweat & Tears and The Blues Project. He talks about them and his amazing music career! Steve and Robert also do a Songfest where they play and discuss each other's love songs!Robert’s featured song in this episode is “With You” from Project Grand Slam’s album PGS 7 released in 2019. Robert chose this song because it’s a love song, and this episode contains a Songfest with Steve and Robert featuring love songs that they have each written. --------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------In this episode, Robert and Steve discuss:Steve’s early years in musicThe Greenwich Village scene of the 1960sHis relationships with Bob Dylan, Dave Van Ronk and many othersFounding The Blues Project, and their first two albumsFounding Blood Sweat & Tears, their music, tours and personalitiesProducing Lou Reed and others Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Robert’s featured song in this episode is “With You”, from Project Grand Slam’s album PGS 7, Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/3EGizm7e2aaO9Y12xezRiD?si=UIz0AlPSSZGFOnoTRy2poQ&dl_branch=1 

Alicia Kenworthy is a “late bloomer”. She’s a different kind of guest for this podcast. Up until this episode all of Robert’s guests have succeeded at their dream. Those stories are inspirational to our audience. But the vast number of people are not in this category. They are still trying to figure out their dream and/or how to pursue and succeed at it, like Alicia. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Ma Petite Fleur”, a song that he wrote for Project Grand Slam’s Spring Dance album. It’s the only song that Robert ever wrote with a French title, and he chose this song because Alicia is a true Francophile who speaks fluent French and has lived in France several times.In this episode, Robert and Alicia discuss:What it means to be a Late BloomerThe various jobs and paths that Alicia has takenHer participation in the “Find My First Love” reality seriesHer experience in standup comedyHer interest in incarcerated love and starting a podcastHer path as a storytellerFor a FREE Download of “Ma Petite Fleur” while this episode is current just go to this link: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-song SPECIAL OFFER! Buy any digital album at the PGS Store (www.thePGSstore.com) and get a second digital album for FREE! Just enter this Code at checkout: Podcasthttps://thepgsstore.com/discount/Podcast?redirect=%2Fcollections%2FmusicIf you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmapConnect with Alicia at:www.aliciakenworthy.comtwitter.com/aliciakenworthyConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Ma Petite Fleur” from Project Grand Slam’s album, Spring Dance.Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/3CkkKQhnB1izVe7AQjpf2a?si=Gc4Of03SQze6XkBTLLJRNg&dl_branch=1

Christina Flach is one of the top Celebrity Makeup Artists and the CEO of Pretty Girl Makeup. She has worked with dozens of celebrities from fashion to music to politics and more. She was married to #1 tennis doubles player Ken Flach who tragically died from sepsis, and she has become a spokesperson for raising awareness of this disease. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “The ‘In’ Crowd” from the album PGS 7  by Project Grand Slam. Robert chose his reimagined version of the Dobie Gray hit because Christina works her makeup magic on so many of the “In Crowd” people. In this episode, Robert and Christina discuss:Her husband Ken Flach, #1 tennis playerHow he developed sepsisHer work to raise awareness of the diseaseHer celebrity makeup businessWhat it’s like working with celebrities including Condoleezza Rice  For a FREE Download of “The ‘In’ Crowd” while this episode is current just go to this link: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-song Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, will be performing at their first post-Covid festival at the Levitt Pavilion at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, PA on June 27th at 6pm. Please come out if you’re in the area! And if you do come up to the stage and say hello! SPECIAL OFFER! Buy any digital album at the PGS Store (www.thePGSstore.com) and get a second digital album for FREE! Just enter this Code at checkout: Podcasthttps://thepgsstore.com/discount/Podcast?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fmusic If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review the podcast. Just click here. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Christina at:www.christinaflach.comwww.PrettyGirlMakeup.com@christinaflachMakeup@prettygirlmakeup Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Robert’s featured song in this episode is “The ‘In’ Crowd” from Project Grand Slam’s album, PGS 7.Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/4kVArqnMyi5WNBXad13W03?si=e4fU1bMxS2CZT_GhnFwnVA&dl_branch=1

“1000 Days” is the second song from Robert’s new album, Miller Rocks. Robert is doing something novel with this album: releasing it song by song, each in its own Bonus Music Episode of this podcast. The first song he released this way on May 27th was called “Right Now”.“1000 Days” is a 'rock ‘em sock ‘em' number with a strong bass groove. It features Joel E. Mateo on drums, Tristan Clark on guitar and Baden Goyo on keyboards who are all from Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. The song has a subtle message to it which is to protect the environment against global warming - something that affects us all.“1000 Days” is available for streaming on Spotify, Amazon and all the other platforms, and for listening on YouTube and Pandora. See below for links.The reviews of Miller Rocks have been stellar, including:“Miller’s crown jewel!” (Skope Mag)“Fantastic listening experience. 5 Stars!” (Indie Shark)“Miller is an undeniable talent!” (Vents Magazine)“A fantastic musical journey!” (Mob York City)“1000 Days” has been called “A classic rock song” (Indie Music Reviews) with “A kind of foreboding but groovy sense.” (Gashouse Radio).Stream “1000 Days” on Spotify SPECIAL OFFER! Buy any digital album at the PGS Store (www.thePGSstore.com) and get a second digital album for FREE! Just enter this Code at checkout: Podcasthttps://thepgsstore.com/discount/Podcast?redirect=%2Fcollections%2FmusicIf you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review. Just go to: www.ratethispodcast.com/followyourdream. Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Robert Funaro is a noted TV and Film actor who played Eugene Pontecorvo for 26 episodes on The Sopranos, and also starred in Ray Donovan, Law & Order and Vinyl on TV and American Gangster and The Irishman in the movies. He talks about all of these experiences including James Gandolfini and Martin Scorsese.  Robert’s featured song in this episode is “You Can’t Tell The Truth” from his album Summer Of Love (2020). Robert chose this song because everyone knows that mobsters like Eugene can’t always tell the truth.--------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------In this episode, the two Roberts discuss:How he got his role in The SopranosRecording the show at the Silvercup StudiosHis relationship with James GandolfiniHis roles in Ray Donovan, Vinyl and The IrishmanWorking with Martin ScorseseHis upcoming playGet your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Robert’s featured song in this episode is “You Can’t Tell The Truth” from Project Grand Slam’s album, PGS 7.Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/album/0VHQiRRI2XEIUJQfwd8vVb?si=kBMNV3nFQp2rApy-YPnECw&dl_branch=1 

Alex Forbes is one of the top songwriters with over 200 releases including numerous Billboard charting singles and TV and Film placements.  Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Take Me” from the album PGS 7 by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. Robert chose this song because he and his guest are going to “take you” on an incredible musical journey. For a FREE Download of “Take Me” just go to this link: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-song SPECIAL OFFER! Buy any digital album at the PGS Store (www.thePGSstore.com) and get a second digital album for FREE! Just enter this Code at checkout: Podcasthttps://thepgsstore.com/discount/Podcast?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fmusic Alex Forbes is a great songwriter. She began her career at age 19 and has never stopped. She’s written over 200 songs, many in collaboration with others, and had a number of Billboard charting singles, millions of album sales, and numerous TV and Film placements (including “Deja Vu” with Denzel Washington and “Nurse Jackie” with Edie Falco).In this episode, Robert and Alex discuss:Her start as a songwriterHer development as a songwriterWriting with collaboratorsGenres she will and won’t write inSongfest! Alex and Robert each play and discuss 3 of their “message” songs Songfest songs:Alex:“Where Will The Giants Roam”, “All Rise” and “Soul Of America”https://www.creativesongwriter.com Robert:“Redemption Road” https://open.spotify.com/album/5bIUdTZwkZGI3Db2Qjlvkl?si=1JCANv88TuCHtPAsaXSt5w&dl_branch=1 “I’m Falling Off Of The World” https://open.spotify.com/track/1QDYZR8oj43waDH1TaoEc3?si=z3btlpqgTeiXhUbs8rPxHw “Hey Jake” https://open.spotify.com/track/2VmHh3R7wj6iVGEQDwz9yo?si=jTNHEM6tQ8-2YCOEt-ox2g&dl_branch=1 Featured Quote: “Sammy Cahn once was asked what comes first the music or the lyrics, and answered ‘the phone call’! If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can do so easily on the Apple Podcasts phone app.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-your-dream/id1557290471 Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmapConnect with Alex at www.creativesongwriter.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Robert’s featured song in this episode- “Take Me” from PGS 7  by Robert’s band Project Grand SlamSpotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/33iSli9BHHx8pyJylEFwxI?si=9aPesG-pTdSyedbNBTp7KQ&dl_branch=1

Mark Scheerer has had a remarkable career as an entertainment and hard news reporter on radio and television for ABC and CNN. He’s covered rock stars, wars, famine and breaking events all over the world. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Slap Shot” from the album The Queen’s Carnival by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. Robert’s guest, at one time, was the College Hockey reporter for the New York Times, and everyone knows that most hockey goals are scored off of slap shots! For a FREE Download of “Slap Shot” just go to this link: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-song SPECIAL OFFER! Buy any digital album at the PGS Store (www.thePGSstore.com) and get a second digital album for FREE! Just enter this Code at checkout: Podcasthttps://thepgsstore.com/discount/Podcast?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fmusic Mark Scheerer has had a remarkable and varied career as a journalist, covering entertainment and hard news, from rock stars like The Rolling Stones, to personalities like Muhammad Ali, to wars in Beirut and the Falklands, to African famines, to Hollywood stars who got arrested. His career in radio and television lasted a long time and covered many transitions in broadcasting.In this episode, Robert and Mark discuss:His journalism education and backgroundBecoming a College Hockey reporterGetting hired by ABC radio to cover young people’s eventsHis career highlights in radio and television   If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can do so easily on the Apple Podcasts phone app.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-your-dream/id1557290471 Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Mark at reporter-on-the-road.blog Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Robert’s featured song in this episode- “Slap Shot” from The Queen’s Carnival, by Robert’s band Project Grand Slam Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/3LIKTLDdahFfnp5kgEEpu8?si=hFi2Haj9TZ6euwvgXhbU3A

“Right Now” is the first song on Robert’s new album, Miller Rocks, his second recorded during the pandemic. The songs on the album reflect Robert’s further movement towards his rock roots. They will be released one-by-one on separate podcast episodes and simultaneously available for streaming and listening.“Right Now” is an upbeat, rockin’ number that features Tristan Clark on guitar and Joel E. Mateo on drums, both longtime members of Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. The song’s lyrics are about how we are sometimes confused in a relationship - we want our partner to leave but we really want them to stay.“Right Now” has been called “A grand opening track that works as a palate cleanser for the nine  tracks that follow." (Hollywood Digest); and “Serves as a rip-roaring album-opener” (Medium)Stream “Right Now” on Spotify and Amazon MusicListen to “Right Now” on Pandora and YouTube SPECIAL OFFER! Buy any digital album at the PGS Store (www.thePGSstore.com) and get a second digital album for FREE! Just enter this Code at checkout: Podcasthttps://thepgsstore.com/discount/Podcast?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fmusic Robert has recorded two albums during the pandemic. The first was “Summer Of Love (2020)” which was released in January 2021 to rave reviews. The second is “Miller Rocks”. Both albums were recorded remotely due to Covid, and feature Robert on all the vocals in addition to bass and producer. The songs on Miller Rocks will be released in a novel way - one song at a time on a . special Bonus Music Episode of the podcast. Simultaneously the song will be available for streaming on Spotify and Amazon and for listening on Pandora and YouTube. If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can do so easily on the Apple Podcasts phone app.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-your-dream/id1557290471 Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]

Anton Fig is one of the most celebrated drummers in the world. For 29 years he was the drummer for David Letterman on his various television shows. Plus  Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductions and so many other events. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Cakewalk For Debra” from the album Twenty by Robert. Robert chose this song because, not only is it the first song that he ever composed, but Anton played drums on the recording.------------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------In this episode, Robert and Anton discuss:Growing up in Capetown, South AfricaMoving to America to attend music schoolPlaying with Robert in BostonMoving to New York and working as a session drummerHis gig on the David Letterman ShowOther celebrity events that he’s played forRecording and touring with Joe Bonamassa If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can do so easily on the Apple Podcasts phone app.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-your-dream/id1557290471 Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Anton at https://www.antonfig.com/ Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Robert’s featured song in this episode- “Cakewalk For Debra” from Robert’s album Twenty, Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/4kt6s17FuQoA660mvN3rQd?si=wIF2m4vHTEWOBpe6HWDtuA&dl_branch=1

Shannon Marie Rugani a/k/a EMPRESS, has had several remarkable careers. A principal ballerina with the San Francisco Ballet for 11 years, followed by a featured role on Broadway in “An American In Paris”, and now as a professional musician. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Juliet Dances” from the album East Side Sessions by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. Robert wrote this song for his granddaughter and it obviously relates to his guest on this episode. For a FREE Download of “Juliet Dances” while this episode is current just go to this link: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-songSPECIAL OFFER! Buy any digital album at the PGS Store (www.thePGSstore.com) and get a second digital album for FREE! Just enter this Code at checkout: Podcasthttps://thepgsstore.com/discount/Podcast?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fmusic PLEASE TAKE A SHORT SURVEY ON THE PODCAST! CLICK HERE Shannon Marie Rugani a/k/a EMPRESS grew up in the Lake Tahoe area and from an early age had a musical dream and a dream to be a dancer. At 14 she received a scholarship to the SF Ballet and then became a principal dancer for 11 years, dancing at venues in the U.S. and around the world. She was approached to be part of the Broadway revival of “An American In Paris” and ultimately understudied for the lead role. She is now a professional musician performing her music under the name EMPRESS.In this episode, Robert and Shannon discuss:Her formative years as a dancerBeing invited to become a dancer with the SF BalletHer routine as a dancerHer transition to BroadwayHer current career as a musician Shannon’s song in this episode at 29:00: “Lovely I Am” https://youtu.be/hcuKKktwW7s  If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can do so easily on the Apple Podcasts phone app.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-your-dream/id1557290471 Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Shannon at [email protected] Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Robert’s featured song in this episode- “Juliet Dances” from East Side Sessions, by Robert’s band Project Grand SlamSpotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/52m4vtbvw4QRWaggLCWxC9?si=WMsWlFMJSXiozAIbCJW3OA

DC Glenn is half of Tag Team, the hip hop act that scored an enormous hit in 1992 with “WHOOMP! There It Is”. He started writing hip hop songs in the early 1990s. While DJ-ing in several clubs in Atlanta, he played Tag Team’s new song “WHOOMP! There It Is” and it got an enormous reaction. The song has an upbeat, positive message and became a dance favorite. WHOOMP subsequently was featured in a number of movies. Recently, the song and Tag Team were featured in a national commercial for GEICO in which the song was renamed “SCOOP! There It Is”. DC talks about the history of this song and hip hop in general, and how the GEICO commercial came to be and launched the song into orbit once again. Robert’s featured song in this episode is “Python” from the album PGS 7 by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. Robert chose this song because, although it’s not hip hop, it’s a totally funky ‘kissin’ cousin’ to a song like WHOOMP. ----------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—---------------------------------------- In this episode, Robert and DC discuss:His background in musicForming Tag TeamWriting “WHOOMP” and breaking the songLitigation over WHOOMP royaltiesHow the GEICO commercial came to beIf you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmapConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]’s featured song in this episode is “Python” from PGS 7, by Robert’s band Project Grand SlamSpotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/5iprSp99rc7zo8W3LlhlhV?si=T8xU8PXpT-Wx1eObFMSyWg

Gina Osborn has been an Army Special Agent involved in Counterintelligence and Espionage, and then an FBI Agent specializing in Asian Organized Crime. Robert’s featured song in this episode: “The Rescue” from the album The Queen’s Carnival by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. Robert chose this song because his guest’s career has been all about rescuing people. For a FREE Download of “The Rescue” just go to this link: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-song Gina L. Osborn had a 28 year career in the U.S, Army and served as a Special Agent in the area of Counterintelligence and Espionage, catching spies. She was stationed in Europe at the time which was during the Cold War with the Soviet Union. After she left the Army Gina joined the FBI where she was assigned to Asian Organized Crime. Since leaving the FBI she has started her own podcast and is writing television and movie scripts.In this episode, Robert and Gina discuss:Her Army career in Counterintelligence and EspionageHer FBI career in Asian Organized CrimeWriting scripts for televisionGina’s podcast “Lead Like A Lady”  If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Gina at www.ginalosborn.com.Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]'s featured song in this episode- “The Rescue” from The Queen’s Carnival, by Robert’s band Project Grand SlamSpotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/2fwZeQ6ZhnCxuJMyadEO9k?si=z21gErHPQequyhGPeKfZow 

Robert takes a very personal and intimate look at his acclaimed solo album, Summer Of Love (2020), on a track-by-track basis telling his inspiration for the songs.This episode features all the songs from Summer Of Love (2020), Robert’s acclaimed solo album. The album has been called a “Masterpiece”, a “Must Listen”, a “5 Star Effort”, and a “Winner”. For a Free Download of one of the songs, “Bourbon Street”, just go to this link: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-song If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Outro song in this episode- “Bourbon Street” from Summer Of Love (2020)Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/2DD6NkarlDGDGBaXYyTV0N?si=uj2awbWUSCeSgWWJFDTyaQ 

This is a SPECIAL EPISODE of the podcast. America has a serious, chronic problem - gun violence. Mass shootings have overwhelmed our country. In 2020 there were 614 mass shootings resulting in 446 deaths of which nearly 300 were children. As of March 31st of this year there have been another 126 mass shootings leaving 148 people dead. These are staggering numbers. It seems like every week we hear of another shooting in a school or at work.This podcast was created to inspire people to follow their dream. But there are literally thousands of Americans who will never be able to pursue their dream. They are the victims of gun violence and mass shootings. So this Special Episode of the podcast is dedicated to those Dreamers whose lives were needlessly ended by gun violence.The United States leads the world in gun violence and mass shootings. What a disgraceful record. As President Biden said recently, it is a national embarrassment.I wrote the song in this episode, called Tree Of Life, in October 2018. It was my reaction to the mass shooting that took place at the Tree Of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA where 11 people were senselessly slaughtered and another 6 wounded. I was hoping then that my song would be one more voice to our nation’s leaders urging them to finally take action against gun violence. But sadly, nothing has been done.When will gun violence end? When will mass shootings stop? As I said in my song, we must find a better way - today.So please pause to honor the memory of the gun violence victims, from the children of Sandy Hook and Parkland, to the concert goers in Las Vegas, to the Indiana FedEx employees, and all the others. Lives that were needlessly ended prematurely.Please contact your Congressional leaders. It’s their job to act to protect us. Tell them if they don’t act now to end gun violence you will vote them out of office. That’s the only message they seem to understand. Robert’s song in this episode: “Tree Of Life” from the album PGS 7 by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. It’s a spare, mournful song with only piano and voice. Piano: Baden Goyo. Vocal: Ziarra Washington For a Free Download of “Tree Of Life” just go to this link: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-song Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Spotify link for “Tree Of Life” - https://open.spotify.com/track/2zajfnDDZgLATr3RdE35L5?si=9TY5_Jj6TmqzPTV00Wqesw 

This episode features Mark Bego, the world’s leading Rock and Roll Biographer, with 67 books in print including Elvis, Elton, Madonna and Michael Jackson.Robert’s song in this episode: “Yeah Yeah” from the album PGS 7 by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. This song is the first song on the album and is guaranteed to get you up and out of your seat! Robert chose this song because it rocks out just like his guest Mark Bego.-----------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------In this episode, Robert and Mark discuss:How he got started in journalism (3:00)How the Motown sound moved him (5:00)Became a freelance writer (8:05)His beginnings as a rock biographer (15:20)Mary Wilson of The Supremes (25:12) If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap  Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]/Outro song in this episode- “Yeah Yeah” from PGS 7, by Robert’s band Project Grand SlamSpotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/3hxm3BBYbSkB8DAIfp73KB?si=m6iH338NSQ2PlpWrveoRNA

Rich Redmond has been the drummer for multi-platinum Country Western Superstar Jason Aldean for over twenty years, performing annually before millions of fans. He’s also an actor and podcast host.Robert’s song this episode: “Stockbridge Fanfare”, his homage to Stockbridge, Massachusetts and small town America. Located in the Berkshire Hills, this town is the former home of Norman Rockwell and the locale of Arlo Guthrie’s iconic song, “Alice’s Restaurant”. It’s a country rock song with a James Taylor type feel. Released on the album East Side Sessions by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam. For a FREE DOWNLOAD of this song just click here or go to www.followyourdreampodcast.com/roadmap-song.Rich Redmond is an actor, author, speaker and podcast host. Oh, and he’s also a drummer. And we’re not talking about a wedding band drummer or something like that. He’s been touring and recording with multi platinum country rocker Jason Aldean for over two decades. He’s recorded 28 #1 radio hits and, before the pandemic, was performing to millions of fans each year in venues across the world. Rich has also worked with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Ludacris, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Miranda Lambert, and Keith Urban. Robert met Rich a few months ago when they guested on another podcast, and it felt like they had been doing their act together for years. In this episode, Robert and Rich discuss:His dream was always to be a drummer (3:04)Started playing rock music (6:48)Playing with Jason Aldean (10:24)His other activities - podcast host/speaker/actor (18:28)Advice to Dreamers (25:00)   If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here: https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/dreamroadmap Connect with Rich Redmond:  Website: https://www.richredmond.com Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected] Intro/Outro song in this episode- “Stockbridge Fanfare” from the album, East Side Sessions, by Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/6nDMAVfqeo6Os6Tq8HwJqR?si=1ELc07Y-TB279iHMfbNXww

This episode features Rob Jolles, Superstar Salesman who used his experience selling insurance to launch a career as an in-demand motivational speaker and Best Selling author.Robert’s song in this episode: “No One’s Fool” from the PGS 7  album by his band, Project Grand Slam. This album was not only the 7th studio album by PGS but it features a cover shot of a #7 baseball jersey hanging in a baseball locker - Robert's tip of the hat to Mickey Mantle, one of his childhood heroes Robert chose the song because his guest on this episode is certainly no one’s fool!Rob Jolles is a highly sought-after professional speaker and five-time bestselling author. He has spent over 35 years teaching, entertaining, and inspiring audiences worldwide. His books have been featured in USA Today, Harvard Business Review, Publisher’s Weekly, have spent over 100 weeks on the national Business Bestseller list, and have been translated into over a dozen languages. Some of his Best Sellers include “The Way Of The Road Warrior”, “How To Change Minds” and “Why People Don’t Believe You”. He’s been featured on over 70 radio shows. He gets hired by some of the biggest corporations in the world to motivate and inspire their employees. In this episode, Robert and Rob discuss:Early dream - basketball and acting (3:14)First job - Insurance salesman (8:10)Transition to sales trainer/performer (12:30)Eagle Scout (17:30)Persistence, persistence, persistence (20:01)Overcoming challenges (25:46) "I started out like the organ grinder’s monkey" —  Rob JollesIf you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5-step process to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Click Here  Connect with Rob Jolles:Website: https://www.jolles.comConnect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]/Outro song in this episode - “No One’s Fool” from Project Grand Slam’s album, PGS 7Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/0foCA46DG7YY2z6M3vZikG?si=paQSf6qHRiaTYfv1dtB-Cg

This episode features “Eppy” Epstein, the Founder of My Father’s Place, the legendary rock club on Long Island that launched the careers of Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Aerosmith, Billy Joel, Eddie Murphy and Billy Crystal to name just a few. He talks about all these famous artists and much much more.Robert's song in this episode: "New York City Groove" from the album Made In New York by Project Grand Slam. Robert chose this song because it's got that NYC rock feel that "Eppy" Epstein  is all about.------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------In this episode, Robert and Eppy discuss:His initial involvement in music (3:25)Why he chose Roslyn, NY for his venue (4:42)The Boston music scene in the late 1960s (8:00)The beginnings of My Father’s Place (11:27)The first acts/bands at the club (14:23)Billy Joel and The Hassles (15:27)Comedy acts: Eddie Murphy, George Carlin, Billy Crystal (16:47)Bruce Springsteen’s first gig (20:32)The new My Father’s Place (22:35)Advice to Dreamers (29:20) "My dream was to turn Roslyn, NY into Harvard Square, Cambridge” - Eppy Epstein  If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5-step process to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Click Here  Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]/Outro song in this episode- “New York City Groove” from Project Grand Slam’s album, Made In New YorkSpotify link: https://open.spotify.com/track/2ZAjjjTSaQ6UbuVhjIzefO?si=QLFINJtpQuiKbfXwIAbQAA 

Robert followed his youthful dream and became a Rock Star in his 60s. He introduces his DREAM Theory - his 5-step process to inspire and motivate all of you to pursue and succeed at your dream.Robert's song in this episode: "I'm Falling Off Of The World" from East Side Sessions. Robert chose this song because it's about all the ills in the world, but its upbeat message that "we're going to make it through somehow" ties into the podcast's theme of pursuing and succeeding at your dream.In this episode, Robert discusses:You’re never too old, and it’s never too late, to follow your dream. (1:58)Robert’s introduction to his Dream Theory (2:55)D is for Dream. You must get in touch with your dream (4:00)R is for Realistic. Is your dream realistic? (4:30)E is for Execute. Every dream requires an Action Plan to succeed (4:48)A is for Adjust. Every plan must be adjusted when you hit hurdles (6:20)M is for Measurement. How do you measure your success? (8:00)Inviting listeners to come on the podcast to talk about their dream (11:00) Robert: "A dream without a plan is just a wish"; “Life is not a straight line”;  “It’s the act of trying that gives you the inner satisfaction”   If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here:https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/DreamRoadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]/Outro song in this episode-“I’m Falling Off Of The World” from  Project Grand Slam’s album East Side SessionsSpotify link- https://open.spotify.com/album/4Th8SQNXt6w19ir30ybg4m?highlight=spotify:track:2L5eRxPqambfwhJhVGuGVF Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Robert's guest in this episode is Sandy Shore, the Founder/CEO of Smooth Jazz Global, one of the leading Internet music sites. She is an incredible entrepreneur who has not only developed a worldwide leading Internet music site, but has also branched out into festivals and other events.Robert's song in this episode: "Ride 'em High" from Trippin', Project Grand Slam's Billboard #1 album. Robert promoted this song on Smooth Jazz Global and saw it get tremendous listens, which then extended to a run on Spotify that garnered over 500,000 streams.! Sandy Shore is the Founder and CEO of Smooth Jazz Global. She's created a worldwide empire around smooth jazz music, including internet broadcasting events and festivals. She's opened up this genre to millions of people all around the world. Robert has known Sandy and Smooth Jazz Global for years. Some of Robert’s songs like Ride ‘Em High have done very well with the smooth jazz audience, and Robert has marveled at the way that Sandy has grown and developed her audience, her business, and her brand.In this episode, Robert and Sandy discuss:The evolution of radio and radio broadcasting. (3:52)Sharing your dreams with others. (14:14)Following your dreams while sacrificing in other areas of your life. (15:38)The global expression of music. (21:54)The struggle that comes with chasing and achieving your dream. (24:54)Keep chasing your dreams until you achieve them, but don’t forget to enjoy the road along the way. (31:43)"The universe is on record, it’s always listening." —  Sandy Shore  If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate, and review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here:https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/DreamRoadmap Connect with Sandy Shore:  Website: https://www.smoothjazz.com/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/sandyshoreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandyshore/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SandyShoreMusicApp: Smooth Global https://apps.apple.com/us/app/smooth-global/id512005407   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]/Outro song in this episode- “Ride ‘Em High” from the Project Grand Slam album “Trippin’”, a Billboard #1 album.Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/2P2KWILS5SWfiGjFma2CHf?si=06fed77520b74708 Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Robert's guest in this episode is George Schweitzer, CBS Head Of Marketing for 30 years. George considers himself a Television Archeologist in that his broadcasting experience transcends the eras from over-the-air to cable to streaming. Along the way he has collected enough memorabilia to start a broadcasting museum! Robert's song in this episode: "I Can't Explain", his reimagined version of The Who's iconic hit. Recorded "live" at the 2018 Nisville Jazz Festival and released on Greetings From Serbia. Robert chose this song because it was one of the greatest hits of the British Invasion era of the 1960s, and Robert's relationship with George extends back to their college years when the music of this era was still in full swing!George Schweitzer is someone who followed his dream and it led to unparalleled success. As the Head of Marketing at CBS for 30 years, George led the transformation of CBS into America's most-watched network. He led the promotional strategies for a veritable who's who of hit TV shows, including Survivor, CSI, The Big Bang Theory, The Good Wife, 60 minutes, the Late Show, the Grammys the Super Bowl, March Madness, and the Olympics. He's won every major broadcasting award. George and Robert first met in college at Boston University where they both worked for WTBU the campus radio station. Robert was a disc jockey and George was the station manager. Back then everyone knew that George would go on to become a huge success in broadcasting, as he did. In this episode, Robert and George discuss:Attaining your dream. (10:25)The huge shift in television from network control to consumer control. (16:53)The changes that came to broadcasting from streaming shows.  (21:20)Trusted recommendations outweigh everything. (25:30)The struggle to get your foot in the door for your dream job. (27:48)Never give up, be realistic, and realize that success does not happen overnight. (33:30) "We’re all producers, producers just get things done." —  George Schweitzer If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate, and review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP containing Robert’s 5 Steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here:https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/DreamRoadmap Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]/Outro song in this episode- “I Can’t Explain”, Robert’s reimagined version of The Who’s iconic hit, from the Project Grand Slam album ‘Greetings From Serbia’Recorded “live” at the Nisville Jazz Festival Spotify link-https://open.spotify.com/track/6XPLxs40QXpzLCqSEaOLKx?si=7483120f040b4a8a Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.  

Robert's guest in this episode is Mindi Abair, two-time GRAMMY nominated Saxophone Star, Singer and Composer!Robert's song in this episode: "Metro Shuffle ft. Mindi Abair" from The PGS Experience. Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, had the pleasure of opening for Mindi Abair and The Boneshakers on two occasions at B.B. King's in NYC. Robert then invited Mindi to guest on two songs he wrote for the PGS album The PGS Experience.------------------------------The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries!For more information and other episodes of the podcast click here. To subscribe to the podcast click here.To subscribe to our weekly Follow Your Dream Podcast email click here.To Rate and Review the podcast click here.“Dream With Robert”. Click here.—----------------------------------------In this episode, Robert and Mindi discuss:Her musical family (4:22)Why she chose the sax; her school band experience (7:11)Band geek and drum major (9:01)A Rocker Girl goes to Berklee College of Music (9:43)Her music is a melting pot of influences (13:03)Her Steven Tyler/American Idol moment; on tour with Aerosmith (17:06)She’s a “total Road Dog”(20:16)Forming a band with The Boneshakers (21:36)Her new Greatest Hits album (23:00)Mindi’s advice to Dreamers (28:17) "Every band breaks up except the Stones and Aerosmith"; “You must find your own way”; “I always go for it” —  MIndi Abair  If you enjoyed the show, please Subscribe, Rate, and Review at Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Get your Complimentary DREAM ROADMAP with Robert’s 5 steps to pursue and succeed at YOUR dream. Just click here:https://www.followyourdreampodcast.com/DreamRoadmap Connect with Mindi Abair:  Website: https://www.mindiabair.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindiabairFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindiabair Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast:Website: www.followyourdreampodcast.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/followyourdreampodcast/Facebook: www.facebook.com/FollowYourDreamPodcastEmail Robert: [email protected] Follow Robert’s band, Project Grand Slam, and his music:Website: https://www.projectgrandslam.comStore: https://www.thepgsstore.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PGSjazzFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectgrandslam/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/04BdGdJszDD8WtAFXc9skWApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/project-grand-slam/274548453Email: [email protected]/Outro song in this episode- “Ride ‘Em High” from the Project Grand Slam album “Trippin’”Spotify link- https://open.spotify.com/track/2P2KWILS5SWfiGjFma2CHf?si=06fed77520b74708 Show notes by Podcastologist: Kristen Braun  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.