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The Drop the Needle Podcast
by Jim Alstott
The Drop the Needle Podcast is a series of honest, open conversations built around three things that shape how we live: spirituality, mindset, and music.
Host Jim Alstott sits down with teachers, healers, doctors, therapists, coaches, and artists to explore the spiritual side of life — and to show that being spiritual isn't "weird," it's human. We get into modalities like meditation, sound healing, and reflective writing, plus traditional and alternative approaches to health and mental health. And because we all carry a soundtrack, every guest shares the songs that shaped them.
The goal:…
Drop the Needle episode 80 features Helix Wolfson, a theater-trained artist, filmmaker, and entrepreneur who has lived a remarkably unconventional life. The conversation spans multiple chapters of his journey: his theatrical background and work building immersive stages at festivals like Burning Man and Lightning in a…
Worth it if you're interested in alternative approaches to leadership and meaning-making, curious about the metaverse and AI's real risks, or drawn to stories of people who reject conventional success.
Drop the Needle episode 79 features Connie Smock, a self-described energy healer and psychic medium, returning for her third appearance. The episode centers on her book *Shift Your Energy, Change Your Life!*, which frames fear as the root cause of most personal blocks. Smock argues that much of what people carry…
Worth it if you're curious about energy clearing, open to spiritual healing concepts, or interested in tarot and mediumship as entertainment or personal exploration.
This episode features Mike Gomoll discussing his son Joey, who had Dravet syndrome (a severe form of epilepsy) and died at age five without ever speaking. The conversation centers on how music became Joey's primary means of connection—when music played, Joey would find whoever was nearby and ensure they danced with…
Worth it if you're interested in how grief becomes purpose, the role of music in healing, epilepsy awareness, or stories of community-driven fundraising and resilience.
Drop the Needle Podcast episode 77 features an in-depth conversation between host Jim Alstott and Drew McManus, founder of the independent band Satsang. The episode explores McManus's spiritual and creative journey, centered around his new album "Elohim" and the divine directive he believes led to its creation.…
Worth it if you're interested in the intersection of spirituality and creative practice, independent music careers, or personal transformation narratives rooted in faith.
