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Stay Human

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: stayhumanpodcast.com
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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 - 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 - 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 - 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 - 46. Maneet Chauhan (Chef and Entrepreneur)
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04/06/21 • 40 min

Maneet Chauhan is an award-winning chef, author, television personality and founding partner and president of Morph Hospitality Group in Nashville, Tennessee. She is a recipient of the 2012 James Beard Foundation Broadcast Media Award for her role as a permanent judge on Food Network’s 'Chopped.'
Chauhan is the author of two cookbooks, 'Flavors of My World' and her most recent, 'Chaat: The Best Recipes from the Kitchens, Markets, and Railways of India', which was released in October 2020.
Chaat has appeared in the 'New York Times', 'Food & Wine', 'Travel + Leisure', 'Martha Stewart Living', 'Saveur', 'Food Network Magazine', and more. A leader in the Nashville community, Chauhan has been honored as one of the 'Nashville Business Journal' “40 under 40”, which highlights young, successful business leaders. She was also recognized in 'Nashville Lifestyles’ "Women in Business", which showcases local women who are at the top of their respective industries. In March 2020, Chauhan founded Hospitality Strong, a nonprofit benefiting hospitality workers in need, and she currently serves as an advisory board member for Nashville's COVID-19 Response Fund, founded to assist individuals, families and nonprofits experiencing financial hardship due to the virus.
CONNECT FURTHER:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/maneetchauhan
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 - 61. Kathryn Budig & Kate Fagan (Authors)
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08/17/21 • 77 min

Kathryn Budig is an internationally-celebrated yoga teacher, author, storyteller, mythology buff, and mama to her two senior dogs. She is the author of Aim True and The Women’s Health Big Book of Yoga, and she founded The Inky Phoenix, an online book club for fellow lovers of story. Kathryn just launched her newest project Haus of Phoenix (on Union Fit), where she offers yoga, recipes, stories, and spontaneous transformation, and she co-hosts the Webby Award-nominated podcast Free Cookies with her wife, Kate Fagan.
Kate Fagan is an Emmy Award-winning journalist and the No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of What Made Maddy Run, which was a semi-finalist for the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sportswriting. Her first book was the coming-of-age memoir The Reappearing Act, and her third book, All the Colors Came Out, was released in May 2021 from Little, Brown.
CONNECT FURTHER - KATHRYN BUDIG:
https://www.kathrynbudig.com
https://www.union.fit/orgs/kathryn-budig
IG (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/kathrynbudig
IG (The Inky Phoenix Book Club): https://www.instagram.com/theinkyphoenix
IG (Haus of Phoenix): https://www.instagram.com/thehausofphoenix
CONNECT FURTHER - KATE FAGAN:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/katefagan3
Books: (What Made Maddy Run, The Reappearing Act, and All the Colors Came Out): https://amzn.to/3glJxHo
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 - 39. Selema Masekela
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02/09/21 • 52 min

Selema Masekela is a beloved commentator, journalist, host, and Emmy-nominated producer best known for his work across VICE, E!, ESPN/ABC, Nat Geo, Red Bull Media House, and beyond. A relentlessly curious narrator of the human experience, he thrives as a Black man who has historically been ‘the only’ in the spaces of action sports and entertainment. The son of South African jazz legend and activist Hugh Masekela, Selema‘s roots are as South African as they are New York City and San Diego. With lighthearted insight, Selema talks to Michael about his love of action sports and touring the world with his father. He speaks of growing up in a white majority community, inherent racism, inclusion and identity, as well as the impact George Floyd’s murder had on the black community and the rising civil rights movement across the USA... and the world.
CONNECT FURTHER:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/selema
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2JM2yzMSOgq7VeG6nKm3PY
Podcast (What Shapes Us): https://www.instagram.com/whatshapesuspodcast
NOTICE: “Send Me” by Hugh Masekela featured with written approval from the rights-owner and estate.
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: Janelle Meager
Additional Editing by: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
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Stay Human - Introducing... Stay Human!
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04/30/20 • 0 min

A sneak peek into what you’ll be hearing on the Stay Human podcast!
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Stay Human - 48. Adam Gardner of Guster/REVERB
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05/04/21 • 48 min

As a frontman of the band Guster and Co-Executive Director of REVERB, Adam has rallied his fellow musicians and their millions of fans to take action toward a better future for people and the planet at concerts and beyond.
REVERB partners with major musicians like Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews Band, Jack Johnson, Harry Styles, Fleetwood Mac, Dead & Company, John Mayer, P!NK, Maroon 5 and many others to reduce the environmental footprint of concerts while engaging and empowering fans to take action for people and the planet.
Since 2004, REVERB’s programs and touring staff have been folded into 300+ major tours, festivals and venues, eliminating the use of over 3 MILLION single-use plastic water bottles, keeping over 180,000 Tonnes of CO2 from the air, supporting the creation of over 100 climate-change fighting projects around the world and over 4,200 environmental groups across the country.
LEARN MORE - GUSTER:
https://www.guster.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/guster
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/34XlPCFfB4vT7P1ekWq9Jc?si=nKtiGLOXSsOTkniZLXhMNQ
LEARN MORE - REVERB:
https://www.reverb.org
IG: https://www.instagram.com/REVERB_org
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 - 77. Chrissy Metz (Actor/Singer)
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02/22/22 • 56 min

Chrissy Metz is most well known for her portrayal of Kate Pearson on NBC’s award-winning drama This Is Us, as well as for her recent starring role in the hit faith-based film Breakthrough. After her performance at the 92nd Academy Awards, she signed with Universal Music Group Nashville, and she is currently working on her debut country album. Her recent memoir This Is Me debuted as a New York Times #1 bestseller, and People Magazine named her 2017’s “Ones to Watch” and “50 Most Beautiful.” She just launched her wine company called Joyful Heart and hosts a new competition craft show called Meet Your Makers Showdown on Discovery+.
LEARN MORE - CHRISSY METZ:
https://www.chrissymetzmusic.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/chrissymetz
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1UxVEV7mxsSuRZG7niH70a
BOOK – This Is Me: https://amzn.to/3F3wNzc
LEARN MORE - JOYFUL HEART WINE:
https://joyfulheartwine.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulheartwineco
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: Gibson Brands (https://www.gibson.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 Music, Podcasts and Music Interviews.

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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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