In this episode, James D. Newcomb shares his detailed journey from being surrounded by music from birth, influenced by a family of musicians and early school experiences, to becoming a skilled trumpet player.

He recounts pivotal moments in high school under a mentor, his time in military bands, and the significant impact of participating in the Drum and Bugle Corps.

James openly discusses the highs and lows of his musical career, his involvement in a strict church organization, and the shift in his priorities towards podcasting.

He concludes by reaffirming his renewed commitment to performance while balancing his successful podcasting career.

Episode highlights:

01:00 The Musical Roots: A Family Tradition

02:11 The Trumpet Resolution: A New Year's Promise

03:22 High School Years

06:24 Military Musician: Joining the Army Band

07:26 Drum Corps Experience: The Madison Scouts

11:41 Music Takes a Back Seat to Jesus

16:52 Still Got the Godos

18:40 Going Pro

22:50 Podcasting and Priorities: A New Focus

24:49 Future Plans: Embracing Performance Again

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[Meet the Maestro]

This series of episodes will describe myself. I'm going to be talking about my life as a musician, my life as a podcaster, a family man, the world traveler, and finally, my journey to the Orthodox Church. It's going to be fun and you might learn a little bit about me. Let's get to it!