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Stay Human

Michael Franti

There’s no one you wouldn’t love if you knew their story. Michael Franti is a globally-recognized musician, humanitarian, activist, and award-winning filmmaker revered for his high-energy live shows, inspiring music, devotion to health and wellness, worldwide philanthropic efforts, and the power of his optimism. Tune in as he speaks with guests from all walks of life, but in particular, people who are cultural creatives — people who through their music, their art, their entrepreneurship, or their activism are changing the world. On the heels of five Billboard #1 singles and an array of Top 30 hits, Michael continues his mission of empowerment for positive change. This podcast is presented by Pact. Follow now wherever you listen to podcasts to join the movement: www.stayhumanpodcast.com
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Stay Human - 24. Hot Buttered Rum
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09/29/20 • 32 min

The band Hot Buttered Rum speaks about how they were introduced to music and what sparked their passions. They highlight how their travels have shaped them into the people they are today, and they touch on the humbling experiences throughout their journeys. Franti and the band members of Hot Buttered Rum explore how to manage relationships and keep them thriving, while also pursuing a career in the music industry.
CONNECT FURTHER:
Website: https://www.hotbutteredrum.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hot.buttered.rum.band
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1g3ZifJpzuFjmLgq4smNOq?si=FBNKt7xsQ_iIkVXz_FeMoQ
Recorded at Whale Rock Festival in California
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen
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Stay Human - 15. McLeod River Salmon
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07/28/20 • 16 min

Michael speaks with two Winnemem Wintu Natives about their activism and bringing the native salmon back to McLeod River. In an educational conversation, we learn more about the fight to keep the Winnemem culture alive and the importance of the salmon coming home.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/salmonwillrun
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/run4salmon
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen
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Stay Human - 14. Rebekah Todd
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07/21/20 • 31 min

After being blown away by Rebekah Todd & The Odyssey’s performance at FloydFest, Michael invites Rebekah and some fans onto his tour bus to get to know her and her music better. In this fun and impromptu discussion between Michael and Rebekah, you learn how much of a musical influence church was for Rebekah, the title of the first song she wrote at 11 years old, and of course, all of the little things she does to ‘Stay Human’. As an added bonus, Rebekah shares a beautiful acoustic performance of her song “Trouble”.
Recorded: July 2017 at FloydFest in Floyd, VA
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.rebekahtodd.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebekah_todd
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1TRr7nJ8sM5i7iH8jTW8jd
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen
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Stay Human - 31. JC Curleigh of Gibson
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11/17/20 • 47 min

James “JC” Curleigh is the President and CEO of Gibson Brands, responsible for leading the major comeback of their iconic music portfolio after the company filed for bankruptcy in 2018. He’s one of the world’s true visionaries and has led game-changing initiatives at Levi’s, KEEN, Salomon, and Mars. As a triple citizen of Canada, the US, and the UK, JC grew up with one of the most unique childhoods you’ll hear about and was taught to embrace new environments and tackle challenges from Day 1. Franti and JC discuss turning obstacles into opportunities, creating a thriving culture, giving back to the community, the parallels between sports and music, and of course... staying human.
CONNECT FURTHER:
Website: https://www.gibson.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gibsonguitar
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Max Branstetter for Max Podcasting
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Stay Human - 96. Jay Blakesberg (Photographer)
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11/15/22 • 49 min

Jay Blakesberg is a San Francisco-based photographer, filmmaker and public speaker whose work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Relix and countless other publications. Since first starting to document life with a camera in 1978 at age 16, he has worked with countless musical artists, including Neil Young, Radiohead, Phish, Joni Mitchell, The Flaming Lips, Tom Waits, the Rolling Stones, Carlos Santana, the Grateful Dead, and of course... Michael Franti, to name just a few. This past summer, Jay released his 16th coffee table book called RetroBlakesberg, and in the fall of 2022, his photography will be exhibited over four galleries at the Morris Museum, New Jersey’s only Smithsonian Affiliate.
CONNECT FURTHER WITH GUEST:
https://www.blakesberg.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jayblakesberg
CONNECT FURTHER WITH MICHAEL:
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Pact (https://www.wearpact.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio
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In Part 2 of their conversation, Jeff and Michael go beyond the surface and take a deeper dive into ‘The Social Dilemma’. Jeff Orlowski’s latest film ‘The Social Dilemma’ had its world premiere at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and was penned as the #2 most watched documentary on Netflix, reaching 38 million households in 28 days! He is also the director, producer, and cinematographer of the award-winning films ‘Chasing Coral’ a​nd ​‘Chasing Ice’.​ ​‘Chasing Coral​‘ received the US Documentary Audience Award at Sundance in 2017. ​‘Chasing Ice’​ received the Documentary Cinematography award at Sundance in 2012 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Both films were shortlisted for an Academy Award for Best Documentary, screened at Congress and the United Nations, and have garnered awards and accolades from film festivals around the globe. Jeff founded Exposure Labs, a production company dedicated to impact through film.
MORE ABOUT JEFF:
https://www.jefforlowski.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jefforlowski
MORE ABOUT ‘THE SOCIAL DILEMMA’:
https://www.thesocialdilemma.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/thesocialdilemma
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
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Stay Human - 66. Joshua Radin (Recording Artist)
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09/28/21 • 59 min

After selling more than a million records, generating over a billion streams, and landing more than 150 sync placements across film, television, and commercials, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Joshua Radin has just recently released his 9th full-length album titled The Ghost and the Wall. Beyond selling out headline shows on four different continents, he’s performed alongside some of the most globally-respected artists and remains a committed philanthropist.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.joshuaradin.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaradin
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7omzannyG2lfDqP5xyZo34
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Media Row
Presenting Sponsor: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.com)
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
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Stay Human - 36. Dyana Williams (Celebrity Media Coach)
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01/19/21 • 55 min

Dyana Williams is a revered entertainment powerhouse and music activist. Whether showcasing her talents in broadcasting, print journalism, television producing and reporting, inspiring others through community activism and lecturing, or shaping the careers of major label artists through media coaching and artists development, she’s remained a constant force in the entertainment industry for over four decades. Franti and Dyana discuss what she learned from her childhood in Puerto Rico and Harlem, her years on radio and TV, and how she mentors artists on approaching social media and publicity in today’s world.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.influenceentertainment.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/dyanawilliams
ABOUT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSIC:
The wait is finally over! The National Museum of African American Music officially opens to the public Saturday, January 30, 2021, and tickets to the museum are on sale NOW! Plan your visit and purchase tickets for your timed, self-guided tour here: http://bit.ly/35GMMRh
NMAAM will only be open to the public Saturdays and Sundays through the end of February, with tours beginning at 11AM CST and occurring every half hour with the final tour each day starting at 4:30PM CST. More days will open in the spring. All visitors must adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines and wear a mask and observe social distancing for the duration of the tour.
The NMAAM is the premier global destination for music lovers of all generations and inspires, educates, and transforms your appreciation of American music. Our mission is to educate the world, preserve the legacy, and celebrate the central role African Americans play in creating the American soundtrack. Learn more: https://www.nmaam.org and https://www.nmaam.org/Dyana-Williams
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
In Partnership with: American Songwriter Podcast Network
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Max Branstetter for Max Podcasting
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Stay Human - 93. Ashley Ray (Recording Artist)
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10/04/22 • 41 min

Raised on a farm in Lawrence, Kansas, Ashley Ray has established herself as one of Nashville's most nuanced voices, chasing down critical acclaim not only as a solo artist, but also as an in-demand songwriter for Little Big Town, Lori McKenna, Lady A's Charles Kelley, and others. Her unique approach to melody and storytelling has resulted in partnerships with publishing companies like SonyATV Tree and BMG Nashville. Meanwhile, her albums have earned her shows with Eric Church, Miranda Lambert, and other country trailblazers who, like Ashley, create a modern sound without chasing after modern trends.
Ashley Ray shines a light on her midwestern roots with her third album Pauline, whose autobiographical songs tell true stories of love, loss, and life in Middle America. The album finds her teaming up once again with songwriter/producer Sean McConnell, with whom she co-wrote Little Big Town's GRAMMY-nominated Top 40 hit, "The Daughters."
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.ashleyray.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyraymusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QAhUwf00n5kEnLN7cADG8
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Pact (https://www.wearpact.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio
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Stay Human - 97. Justin Levy of Conscious Alliance
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11/29/22 • 39 min

Founded in 2002, Conscious Alliance is a national nonprofit, bringing healthy food into underserved communities and fusing music with opportunities to make a positive impact. Through their Art That Feeds food drives at concerts and festivals nationwide, partnerships with graphic designers to create fundraising posters and merchandise, fan donations, and large-scale grocery donations from various food brands, Conscious Alliance is now delivering over 2 MILLION meals annually, to the families who need it most.
Justin Levy has served as Executive Director of Conscious Alliance since 2012. His focus on expanding the organization's distribution capabilities resulted in the acquisition of a national distribution center and headquarters in Broomfield, Colorado in 2020, as well as the launch of new and innovative programs to accelerate delivery and impact. Levy has made food quality a priority, improving the health and nutrition standards of donated foods. Levy’s focus lies heavily on serving the Native American and youth communities through seeking donations, as well as implementing gardening programs that align with community culture. Find Justin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamsameteam
ENTER TO WIN: Join Conscious Alliance in the fight against hunger! Complete 3 actions to be entered for a chance to win 2 Tickets to any 2023 Live Nation show at Red Rocks Amphitheatre (contest ends 3/31/23): https://consciousalliance.org/pages/take-action
LEARN MORE ABOUT CONSCIOUS ALLIANCE:
Website: https://consciousalliance.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/consciousalliance
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousAlliance
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArtThatFeeds
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/consciousalliance
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/consciousalliance
CONNECT FURTHER WITH MICHAEL:
NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Bryce Matthews for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Kaitlyn Parmenter for Alchemy Artist Services
Presenting Sponsor: Pact (https://www.wearpact.com)
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Roger Gowdy for Page Turners Studio
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How many episodes does Stay Human have?

Stay Human currently has 100 episodes available.

What topics does Stay Human cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, Music, Podcasts and Music Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Stay Human?

The episode title '15. McLeod River Salmon' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Stay Human?

The average episode length on Stay Human is 41 minutes.

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Episodes of Stay Human are typically released every 7 days.

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The first episode of Stay Human was released on Apr 30, 2020.

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