Best Forrest Wilson Podcasts (2025)

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Leading from The Field with Peter Merry 1:27:46

1d ago1:27:46

1:27:46

Peter Merry serves as a bridge between emerging consciousness and practical systemic innovation. He brings together deep spiritual insight, systems thinking, and entrepreneurial pragmatism to support humanity’s evolution at a critical time. His contributions include: Conscious Technology Leadership: Through Wyrd Technologies, Peter is pioneering co…

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289. Robin Wilson (Gin Blossoms) 18:13

16d ago18:13

18:13

Lead singer Robin Wilson from Gin Blossoms on The Meat Puppets, his Rolling Stones tattoo, singing with Kiss and touring with Blues Traveler and Spin Doctors this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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038: Andre Dubus III - Author, "House of Sand and Fog," "Townie," "Ghost Dogs: On Killers and Kin" 1:05:18

11d ago1:05:18

1:05:18

Andre Dubus III is the author of HOUSE OF SAND AND FOG, TOWNIE, DIRTY LOVE, SUCH KINDNESS, and more, along with his newest, GHOST DOGS: ON KILLERS AND KIN, a collection of essays. A previous episode, "The Most Important Question a Writer Can Ask," covers an appearance of Andre's at Politics & Prose when he gave some advice on writing that deeply af…

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037: Jamarcus Turner - Writer/Story Editor, "Bob Hearts Abishola" 1:07:19

23d ago1:07:19

1:07:19

Jamarcus Turner is a TV writer who wrote and story edited for the Chuck Lorre-produced Bob Hearts Abishola, and he also just so happens to live in Indiana. This is the VERY FIRST in-person interview for Ledger! Jamarcus stopped by to talk about when he started writing for TV - it is unlike anyone else's story, no doubt about it - how he got his 10,…

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288. Garry Gary Beers (INXS) 8:50

23d ago8:50

8:50

Bassist Garry Gary Beers from INXS calls in to talk about the expanded 40th anniversay release of the album, "Listen Like Theives". Garry talks about seeing AC/DC in high school, opening for Queen and building his own basses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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Otto Preminger's "Advise and Consent" 1:05:48

24d ago1:05:48

1:05:48

Jim and Gary discuss the 1962 adaptation of "Advise and Consent," possibly the most popular American political novel of all time, which was turned into movie by the director Otto Preminger. They muse on the meaning of so many conspiracy and paranoid movies from the early 1960s and debate theU.S. Senate's power to advise and consent on a Presidentia…

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Transitioning from Biohacking to BioHarmonizing 1:29:14

26d ago1:29:14

1:29:14

In this episode, I'm joined by Nick Urban—biohacker-turned-bioharmonizer—for a soulful exploration of health, identity, and evolution. What begins as a discussion on physical optimization turns into a much deeper dive into personal transformation, masculine healing, and holistic well-being. Nick shares his transition away from the hard-charging, da…

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287. Gary Hoey (guitarist) 12:24

29d ago12:24

12:24

Guitarist Gary Hoey on playing guitar with Lou Gramm (Foreigner), shredding wtih Lita Ford and his new album, "Avalanche", as he breaks out his guitar and plays some of his favorite riffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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Short Fiction - "Hate to Meet You" by Austin Wilson 13:25

30d ago13:25

13:25

SHORT FICTION! This is the official audio release of my story "Hate to Meet You," which was originally published in Edgar Allan Poe's Snifter of Death, issue #06, by Ahoy Comics. Two high school coaches meet each other for the first time and realize immediately that they hate each other. They also realize they'll not be able to escape one another..…

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286. Tommy Bouy (Yächtley Crëw) 14:21

1M ago14:21

14:21

Yächtley Crëw is a Yacht Rock band from L.A.. Guitarist Tommy Bouy checks in to talk about the tour, haning with 311, tattoos and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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285. Paul Rappaport (author) 9:36

2M ago9:36

9:36

Paul Rappaport is the author of "Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, And The Art Of Rock Promotion" and shares stories about classic guitars from Blue Öyster Cult, shopping with Elvis Costello and if he thinks Pink Floyd could ever get back together. (Nope) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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036: Brent Forrester -The Office, Writer/Exec. Producer; Writer, The Simpsons, Ben Stiller Show 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Brent Forrester is an Emmy Award-winning writer who has worked on an incredible list of shows including The Office (where he also executive produced and ran the writer's room at one point), The Simpsons, The Ben Stiller Show, King of the Hill, The Larry Sanders Show, and more! He stopped by Ledger to chat about how to overcome writing pressure, man…

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Daryl F. Zanuck's "Wilson" 1:11:42

2M ago1:11:42

1:11:42

In 1944, Daryl F. Zanuck, the head of Twentieth Century Fox, produced a movie about his political hero Woodrow Wilson. Despite being nominated for ten Academy Awards and the winner of five, the film is now largely forgotten. Jim and Gary discuss its historical and artistic merits, while chewing over what they think about Wilson the president.…

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035: Laura Kroeger - 2024 Final Draft Big Break grand prize winner, Screenwriter 58:32

2M ago58:32

58:32

Today’s guest is screenwriter Laura Kroeger, one of two winners of the 2024 Final Draft Big Break contest. Disclaimer: Final Draft is not sponsoring today’s episode. Laura Won the Big Break Contest with her script BIGGER IN TEXAS. She talks about the genesis of that script as well as how the Women In Film & Video (WIF) fellowship helped her writing…

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284. Felipe Esparza (comedian) 12:06

2M ago12:06

12:06

Comedian Felipe Esparza on sobriety, his special on Netflix, "Raging Fool", his podcast "What's Up Fool?" which has over 500 episodes plus he talks about John Goblicon, Eric Andre and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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283. Dave Moody(Hairball) 15:23

2M ago15:23

15:23

Dave Moody is one of the singers with Hairball. He talks about bands still touring like AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kiss. Hairball brings the glory of the 80’s with a 2+ hour drop-dead accurate homage to the biggest arena acts in the world. From Van Halen, KISS, Mötley Crüe, Queen, Journey, Aerosmith, and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

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282. Ahren Belisle (comedian) 3:26

2M ago3:26

3:26

Comedian Ahern Belisle from America's Got Talent and Kill Tony returns. Ahren has cerebral palsy and uses a text-to-speech program to communicate but you can hear him laughing occasionally. The questions were sent to him in advance to make it easier for the interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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281. Geoff Tate (Former Queensrÿche singer) 13:22

2M ago13:22

13:22

Talking to former Queensrÿche singer Geoff Tate about seeing Led Zeppelin in '77, meeting David Bowie and his open-heart surgery. "Geoff Tate's Operation: mindcrime. The Final Chapter" tour runs through September with Mindcrime performed in its entirety for the last time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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280. Dan Durkin (Petty Theft) 17:36

2M ago17:36

17:36

Dan Durkin is the lead singer of Petty Theft - the San Francisco tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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Beyond The Beyond with Roman Angerer 1:46:17

3M ago1:46:17

1:46:17

A bio from Roman Angerer: Bridging Traditional Wisdom and Scientific Inquiry Since childhood, mystical experiences have shaped my journey. Drawn to both Western philosophy and Eastern traditions, I’ve long been devoted to exploring spiritual growth and integrating these insights into scientific models. For the past fifteen years, I’ve researched ho…

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279. Rikki Rockett (Poison) 17:36

3M ago17:36

17:36

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett on his new band, The Rockett Mafia, when Poison will get back together, electric motorcycles and why he made fun of my shirt in 2000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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Donald Trump as "The Apprentice" 1:05:11

3M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

"The Apprentice" purports to tell Donald Trump's origin story, back when the notorious Roy Cohn took him under his wing and showed him how to win at any cost. Jim and Gary take the movie on its own terms -- as a piece of history in the 1970s and 80's -- and refrain from discussing contemporary events.…

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034: Christine Wenc - Author, Writer for The Onion; "Funny Because It's True: How The Onion Created Modern American News Satire" 52:05

3M ago52:05

52:05

Christine Wenc is a former staff member for The Onion and the author of Funny Because It's True: How The Onion Created Modern American News Satire, out right now in hardcover! Christine stopped by to chat about how she started researching the book in 2018; searching for (and maybe never finding) objective truth; coming to terms with the ways in whi…

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278. Ian Anderson (Jethro Tull) 8:21

3M ago8:21

8:21

Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull on his friendship with Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) and how much of Spinal Tap is inspired by Jethro Tull. "Curious Ruminant" by Jethro Tull is out now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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033: Jessica Berg - Literary Agent, Rosecliff Literary 49:24

3M ago49:24

49:24

Jessica Berg is the founder and chief literary agent at Rosecliff Literary. Recently, they hired Tommy Dean, former guest of the show and the EIC of Fractured Lit and Uncharted Mag, two literary journals that publish a lot of great fiction. Jessica and I discuss whether a literary agent needs to be a lawyer, what a day of work looks like for her, h…

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277. Nancy Wilson (Heart) 10:41

4M ago10:41

10:41

Nancy Wilson from Heart about who she voted for with the 2025 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame, performing at the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert and the guitar she gave Eddie Van Halen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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A Complete Unknown -- The Bob Dylan Origin Story 1:10:57

4M ago1:10:57

1:10:57

Jim and Gary discuss "A Complete Unknown," the Oscar-nominated biopic of Bob Dylan, which explores the cultural and social politics of the early 1960s. And, yes, there is a reference or two to the US President who exemplifies those years -- JFK.By Gary Holmes

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The Most Important and Revealing Question a Writer Can Ask 9:31

4M ago9:31

9:31

"Am I a writer?" is NOT the question, but it's absolutely related to the most important and revealing question a writer can ask themselves. Today on Ledger I talk about how I've struggled with defining myself as a writer in the past and the way I get past that weird mental battle. This is the first of my non-interview episodes for the new phase of …

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276. The Black Jacket Symphony 20:35

4M ago20:35

20:35

The Black Jacket Symphony recreates classic albums live in their entirety—note for note, sound for sound—plus a full set of greatest hits from the evening's featured artist. Members J. and Jason call in to discuss the album "Abbey Road" plus other albums they've covered and the music business in general. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info…

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Ledger's Fun Future with New Interviews and Audio Fiction 6:28

4M ago6:28

6:28

Ledger is changing! The craft of writing has so much that goes into it, so many people who help writers produce, finish, and publish their work, so instead of only interviewing writers, Ledger will also begin featuring chats with everyone from Beta readers to editors, to publicists and publishers! Along with those new interviews there will be short…

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275. Dan Donegan (Disturbed) 14:24

4M ago14:24

14:24

Disturbed guitarist Dan Donegan on his relationship with co-founding member Fuzz, the tour with the Stone Temple Pilots in 2000, the 1st band he met plus the new single out now, "I Will Not Break". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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274. Daughtry (musician) 11:37

5M ago11:37

11:37

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Chris Daughtry talks about his new EP, "Shock To The System (Part One)", getting blackout tattoos on his arms and why he loves the Gibson Explorer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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John Ford's "Young Mr. Lincoln" 1:02:04

5M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

As they look forward to Lincoln's Birthday, Gary and Jim discuss John Ford's "Young Mr. Lincoln," the 1939 classic tale of Abe Lincoln as a young aspiring lawyer in Springfield, Illinois. Henry Fonda seems to embody Lincoln's very essence in a strong performance that challenges Daniel Day-Lewis for the best impersonation of Lincoln in cinematic his…

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Planetary Leadership and Business as a Path of Awakening with Joel Monk 1:38:59

5M ago1:38:59

1:38:59

www.coachesrising.com www.forrestbwilson.comBy Forrest Wilson

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273. Dusty Slay (comedian) 8:39

5M ago8:39

8:39

Comedian Dusty Slay is on "The Night Shift" tour. He picks between The Eagles and CCR and which was harder to quit; drinking, smoking or chewing, and talks about some of his favorite "poor" meals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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Dave 57:29

5M ago57:29

57:29

Gary and Jim discuss the 1993 political comedy "Dave," in which a Presidential lookalike assumes the powers of the Chief Executive when the real President has a stroke. And what do you know, the imposter starts solving the country's problems. Starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver as rough stand-ins for Bill and Hillary Clinton.…

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272. Craig Gass (comedian) 44:58

6M ago44:58

44:58

Comedian Craig Gass is at The Egyptian Theatre in Boise this Saturday, January 11th. He's known for his voice work on Family Guy and American Dad, The Howard Stern Show, plus the TV Shows King of Queens and Sex In The City. He tells an amazing Pearl Jam story, pulls out his new impression of Sebastian Bach from Skid Row and talks about what it was …

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032: Alex Wrekk - Writer, "Stolen Sharpie Revolution," "Brainscan," and more 51:30

6M ago51:30

51:30

Alex Wrekk is the writer and creator of Stolen Sharpie Revolution, a fantastic book now two decades into its print run and continuing to influence zinemaking and zinemakers the world over. Alex also creates the zine Brainscan, and, sometimes, a handful of years will go by before a new issue shows up - but! - it’s always being worked on. We chat abo…

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Creating From Enoughness and The Wellbeing Economy with Lizzie Loch 1:08:25

6M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

Hey folks! Welcome back. My guest today is Lizzie Loch. Lizzie is an abstract artist and intuitive advisor. She and I got to spend the summer together in Europe and she is a total powerhouse of a being! I'm excited to share her with you. Together, Lizzie and I explore: Stages of Awakening and stabilization Embodying The Wellbeing Economy in relatio…

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031: Carolyn J. Carpenter - Screenwriter, "You Can't Run Forever"; Script reader 1:03:55

6M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Carolyn J Carpenter is a cofounder of Hollywood Gatekeepers and a story analyst, writer, producer, and script reader, which is how I met her! This is another entry in my “Austin went to a film festival” series (along with Drew Larimore and Jim Burnstein) because I met Carolyn at Austin Film Festival in October 2024. Carolyn has a ton of industry ex…

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030: Jim Burnstein, Screenwriter, "Renaissance Man," "Mighty Ducks 3" 57:50

7M ago57:50

57:50

Jim Burnstein, the John H. Mitchell Professor of Entertainment and Director of Screenwriting Program at the University of Michigan stopped by Ledger to talk about his career as a screenwriter. He's written such films as Renaissance Man, starring Danny DeVito and directed by Penny Marhsall, Mighty Ducks 3, a particular childhood favorite of mine, an…

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Love Actually 1:11:11

7M ago1:11:11

1:11:11

In the spirit of Christmas, Gary and Jim sought out a Christmas classic that depicts a U.S. President and landed on "Love Actually," one of Gary's least favorite Christmas movies. Has he changed his mind since the last time he watched it? And what did Jim think now that he's finally seen it? Crack open a bottle of Christmas cheer and fire up the po…

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271. Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers Band / Gov't Mule) 11:15

7M ago11:15

11:15

Warren Haynes (The Allman Brothers Band / Gov't Mule) discusses the difference between an Allman Brothers, A Grateful Dead and a Dave Matthews crowd as a performer. "Million Voices Whisper" is his newest album out now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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270. Gary Hoey 12:52

7M ago12:52

12:52

Guitarist Gary Hoey on his now Christmas song, the new album "Avalanche" due in March, the new album with Lita Ford, playing with Lou Gramm and thoughts on Ozzy going into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as Gary auditioned for Ozzy in 1987. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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Amazon's "Elvis & Nixon" 1:03:51

7M ago1:03:51

1:03:51

On December 21, 1970, Elvis Presley materialized at the White House gates requesting a meeting with President Nixon. The photo that was taken later that after at the subsequent meeting is the most requested image in the National Archives. Jim and Gary discuss the 2016 movie that was made of this strange event and wonder what it is about famous peop…

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269. Joe Bonamassa (blues musician) 8:36

8M ago8:36

8:36

Blues musician Joe Bonamassa calls in to talk about being nominated for a Grammy for "Blues Deluxe Vol. 2", why he declined buying the famous "Greeny" Les Paul owned by Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac), Gary Moore and now Kirk Hammett (Metallica), and the impact of Jeff Beck. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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029: Drew Larimore - Playwright, UPSTATE 54:58

8M ago54:58

54:58

Playwright Drew Larimore joins Ledger today for a special reason: I read his play UPSTATE in the very first round of submissions as a script reader for the Austin Film Festival, which is THE film festival/contest/conference for writers. I happily put Drew's play through to the next round and also wrote that it had a serious chance of winning the ca…

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2 Millennial CEOs on The Future of Business & Consciousness: Forrest Wilson and Jordan Myska Allen 2:01:15

8M ago2:01:15

2:01:15

Last year Jordan and I sat down in front of a live audience at Kuya in Austin, Texas and recorded this 2 hour podcast about consciousness, leadership, and the future of business. Jordan is one of the only people I know who I can speak to in such depth and breadth about what it is like to run an organization of the future and to run an organization …

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268. Brianna Mahon (Monster Jam) 10:12

8M ago10:12

10:12

Brianna Mahon is the driver of Scooby-Doo with Monster Jam. She talks about tattoos, fly fishing and competing against men in Monster Jam and Motocross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Radio Forrest

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Forrest Gump 1:02:59

8M ago1:02:59

1:02:59

Gary and Jim discuss the 1994 Tom Hanks film "Forrest Gump," which looks at the social history of the 1950's through the 1980's through the eyes of a low-IQ but wise soldier, runner, ping-pong player and all-around keen observer of human nature. Forrest finds his way to visit three American presidents and eventually finds love where you'd most expe…

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