It's the season finale of Good Measure and today is all about the unappreciated and unheralded. Three stories of musicians who didn't get the credit they deserved. 0:00 Intro 5:45 The singer who got ripped off for a classic 28:10 The singer who stood up for herself 38:30 The singer who they tried to erase 50:25 One more thought for good measure 52:…

Today's episode is all about that feeling of anticipation waiting for a new album to drop. I sat down with one of my favorite new bands, Durry, to talk about their record Suburban Legend that is coming out on September 8. We talk about what they are feeling about to release their debut album and how they got here. 0:00 Intro 3:40 Background on Durr…

An ode to the rough draft, today's episode is all about demos! Stories about songs we weren't meant to hear but that became the definitive versions of songs we all know and love. 0:00 Intro 6:15 The songwriter who found her own voice 23:00 The rock star who had to unplug to find his biggest success 37:45 The singer who built a career on demos 53:25…

Today's episode is all about artists who only ever put out one full length record. Three fascinating stories of one album wonders. 0:00 Intro 5:30 The band who didn't want to be trailblazers 23:15 The genius who couldn't live up to his own standards 36:45 The woman who brought joy to millions 50:30 One more thought for good measure 53:00 Outro Foll…

Today's episode is all about the wacky world of copyright law. Everything you've ever wanted to know about music and copyrights but with all the boring stuff taken out. 0:00 Intro 3:35 The abbreviated history of copyright law in America 20:10 The singer-songwriter who took the power back, or what's the difference between a musical composition copyr…

Welcome to Season 2 of Good Measure with Patrick Hicks. Patrick's got moving on the mind and today we have three stories about musicians whose big moves made their careers. 0:00 Intro 3:45 The guitar player who wouldn't let anything get in his way 31:30 The singer who just wanted to find a band 49:45 The rapper who helped write hip hop's story 1:01…

In this special bonus episode I speak with the writer/director Timothy Scott Bogart whose newest movie "Spinning Gold" is the true story of record executive Neil Bogart, who started Casablanca Records in the 1970s, launching artists like KISS, Donna Summer, Parliament, the Village People and more. Neil was one of the most important record label own…

In the final regular episode of season 1, we are talking about grief. How losing a loved one shaped the life and career of three musicians and how we use music to help us cope. 0:00 Intro 5:40 The singer/songwriter who was going to put out one last record 16:00 The band who defined a genre 27:10 The singer who passed the audition 40:20 One more tho…

Today's episode is all about musicians who didn't find success until later in life. 0:00 Introduction 3:00 The rock star who almost became a lawyer 17:15 The rapper who didn't get serious until after college 26:45 The singer who didn't break through until almost 20 years in 39:45 One more for good measure Follow Patrick Hicks on Tiktok: https://www…

On today's episode we are going where studying history often fails to go - to the recent past. I interviewed three of my current favorite musicians to talk about what it's like being a musician in 2023 and what success means to them in a modern context. 0:00 Introduction 2:40 Deanna Belos (Sincere Engineer) 24:45 Melody Walker (Front Country/solo a…

Ring! Ring! Ring! Today's episode is all about musical magic that happened because of the phone. Mystery phone calls that changed musical destines. 0:00 Introduction 2:15 The absentee roommate 17:00 The rejected suitor 28:05 The anonymous audition 42:45 One more for good measure Follow Patrick Hicks on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patrickhicks82…

On today's episode - musicians who went to extreme lengths to make it in the music business. 0:00 Introduction 2:10 The group that went with no back up plan 10:40 The singer-songwriter who lived in a van down by the ocean 25:05 The singer who didn't let a lack of fans stop him from chasing his dreams 35:10 One more for good measure Follow Patrick H…

Today's episode is all about perfect musical pairs. Songwriters who worked best as a duo and created some of the most important songs of all time. 0:00 Introduction 2:45 The duo who shaped the sound of a city and transformed the world 2145 The pair who helped bring a new sound to the top of the pop charts 34:10 The couple who 47:00 One more for goo…

Today's episode is all about musical David and Goliath battles - artists taking on their giant record companies and winning. 0:00 Introduction 2:30 The singer-songwriter who didn't want to be a pop princess 21:55 The band who wouldn't sell their soul 36:10 The rock star who always stuck up for the little guy... and himself 50:30 One final thought f…

The debut episode is all about going solo, but with a twist - successful solo artists who came from less successful groups. 0:00 Introduction1:45 The indie rock bass player who wrote his own rules for success15:43 The songwriter/singer/rapper who created her own trends25:47 The quiet singer/songwriter who reluctantly became a star38:00 One more for…

"Java" is the host of the "True You - Character Building" podcast, and is also a teacher, professor, and motivational speaker. He has an amazing podcast and is one of my favorite people to talk to! Watch this episode on YouTube, and listen anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out Java's podcast now on all platforms! FOLLOW JAVA Facebook Instagram…

Melinda is an incredibly talented Writer, Producer, and overall Creator who is here to talk life, as well as the release of her new book that she co-created called, "I Don't Care If You Like Me, I Like Me" which is a Bernie Mac Daily Motivational! Check out the links below to follow her, and order the book! ORDER THE BOOK NOW HERE! TikTok: @bernie_…

On this episode, I talk about some new plans for the show, how its important to push forward through adversity when building your career, as well as when facing problems. Plus, I talk my experience so far with yoga! You can watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/7qCR8q_JWHA FOLLOW PATRICK IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/patrick-harney Insta…

Ryan Cole is a filmmaker, and a major movie enthusiast. He is here to talk about film, the state of the industry as he sees it, human nature, and more! Watch this on Youtube! https://youtu.be/xYpmKwe8U4I You can listen to this on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio now! FOLLOW PATRICK IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/p…

Dusty Klifman, owner of Blueyes Below, is an incredibly experienced scuba diver, who spends most of his time exploring shipwrecks in The Great Lakes, being one of the few who have seen some of the wrecks with his own eyes. He also took Gordon Ramsay on a dive for National Geographic's Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted. Dusty also sells his photography on hi…

Callie Bussell is a very talented Actress, writer, producer, and just overall artist! She talks about a new film she's in, "Crow", plus her experience on "Wolf Hound". She also talks about some great life lessons she has learned, and how she has grown as a person and an artist over the last handful of years. Watch this episode on Youtube here! http…

Longtime friends, Bryce Dickman and Griffin Fox, are back to chat with me this week! We settle some MAJOR historic debates, talk about how Bryce is like George Castanza, and revisit some old memories! You can watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/S3RB6upSBHg You can also listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio, Am…

The man himself is back! Larry Hankin is back in the hot seat to chat about is new book, "That Guy", coming out this October! Plus, he talks about his time working with John Huston, Friends, and getting wrapped up as comic relief in movies that need it...enjoy! Get your "Good Life" merch now! https://www.thegoodlifeshop.co Check out Larry's site fo…

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60 Episodes?! That's insane! This week I talk Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness, how moving is going, the Johnny Depp & Amber Heard trial, The Bad Guys, where the country is at right now, and more! FOLLOW PATRICK IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/patrick-harney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodlifewithph/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T…

I have Damon Tate and Tyler Ennis from the band OF VIRTUE here to talk about their newest single, "Sinner" that just dropped along with the music video. Enjoy! Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/9aSk5NedPeA Watch their video for "SINNER" here: https://youtu.be/0B6NLYcDcv8 FOLLOW PATRICK IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/patrick-harney Instagram: htt…

Actor & Model, Aaron Noble joins me as we talk about his life story, life lessons we've learned along the way, and his career, including the film he and I are shooting together this summer! You can watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/DpMI0kX5XBs You can also listen to this on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, …

There's not much to say, but this week was a stressful one! Watch this on YOUTUBE here: https://youtu.be/uCA39ci68E4 FOLLOW PATRICK IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/patrick-harney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodlifewithph/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGoodLifePod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pharns194…

On this episode, Michael Harney stops by to talk about his career as an Actor and Writer, his time on Orange is the New Black, Bradley Cooper's "A Star Is Born", True Detective, and more! Get your official GOOD LIFE merchandise here! https://www.thegoodlifeshop.co Watch this on YouTube here! https://youtu.be/KeNFR6hNKOg You can also listen at the f…

That's right! Texas here we come! Watch this video to find out why! Get your "GOOD LIFE" Merch at https://www.thegoodlifeshop.co Listen to this on any of the major podcast platforms! OR watch this on YouTube HERE: https://youtu.be/rpf9yAZmTkw FOLLOW PATRICK IMDb: https://www.imdb.me/patrick-harney Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodlifewit…

Both Travis and Kyle are filmmakers who both love breaking down films and shows in depth, deeper than many would go. We talk about The Batman, Star Wars, The Walking Dead, and Nic Cage! There are a lot of laughs in this episode as well! Get your official "GOOD LIFE" Merch here: https://www.thegoodlifeshop.co Watch This Episode Here On Youtube: http…

Check out my conversation with my friends E.J. Sutton, Tyler Ennis, Mike Miller, Chris Merritt, and Justin Ennis as well talk about the lady who can supposedly smell Parkinson's disease on people, embarrassing stories we each have, and more! Watch this episode here: https://youtu.be/luMdBVWYFI4 You can also listen at the following links! APPLE PODC…

Chris Holder is an Actor and Teacher at the Ivana Chubbuck Acting Studio. He's here to talk about his career, being in acting class with Sharon Stone, and more! Get your "Good Life" merch here! https://thegoodlifeshop.co Listen on ALL Podcast Platforms or watch this on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0UW6Gc1csnI FOLLOW PATRICK IMDb: https://www.imdb…

Marvin is a retired 1st Sergeant from the Army having served for 20 years, being deployed multiple times, and is now working for the Dept. of Defense teaching Sexual Harassment and Assault Prevention. Get your "Good Life" merch at thegoodlifeshop.co now! You can also listen at the following! APPLE PODCASTS SPOTIFY GOOGLE PODCASTS AMAZON MUSIC iHEAR…

Music Producer, and Drummer of Legendary Reggae band Big Mountain, Paul KasticK joins the show this week to help celebrate the 50th episode, to announce a solo project of his and even share a sneak peek of his cover to "Here I Go Again"! We also talk his love for Marvel, and much more! Comment Below your thoughts on the sneak peek of his song! For …

Actor, Writer, Director, and Canadian Native Cody Kearsley is here and we talk about movies, how being Vegan has helped him, and how doctors in Canada are prescribing Nature for physical and mental health support! You have less than a week to get your merch from The Good Life Shop at a 10% Discount with the code "GOODLIFE"! Through the end of the m…

Actor and Fellow Irishman, Tim Murphy is here to talk about his Irish upbringing, how he got into acting, his love for Irish Whiskey, and more! Make sure to check out the official Good Life Merch Store now! Get 10% off EVERYTHING with the discount code: GOODLIFE Go to https://thegoodlifeshop.co to get your gear! You can watch this episode on YOUTUB…

Shane works in Supply Chain Management and is here to help explain why the supply chain is so broken right now. He is also a veteran of the U.S. Army, having fought in Iraq after 9/11, and ultimately spent 5 years total overseas and received a Purple Heart. We talk everything from Supply Chain, The Military, Animals, Virtual Reality, Whiskey, and m…

We've got a solo episode this week! I dive into some cool stories about the Super Bowl this year, I give my thoughts on the Joe Rogan controversy, I talk the new Halo series trailer, and share a bit of exciting news from an awesome ocean discovery! You can watch this episode on YOUTUBE here: https://youtu.be/owAlgqkbweE You can also listen at the f…

Aaron Marino a.k.a "Alpha M" is the number one Men's Lifestyle Influencer on all of social media. He is also the owner of Pete & Pedro, Tiege Hanley, Enemy Sunglasses, and most recently the Stubble Buddy. You can check out his YouTube channel at the link below! PLUS, links to all his amazing products are below as well! Don't forget to LIKE & SUBSCR…

Retired Super Bowl Champ Vernon Davis joins the show this week to talk a little bit about his career, his business ventures, and his newest focus in acting! Make sure to give me a THUMBS UP on the video, Subscribe, and hit that notification button to be alerted when new episodes release! You can watch this episode on Youtube here! https://youtu.be/…

Tommy is a Fitness & Fashion Model, Actor, as well as a Personal Trainer and founder of FitSociety.com. He's here to talk about his career from College Basketball, to starring in commercials, fashion shows, and helping people reach their fitness goals. You can pick up some cool merch like what I've got on in the episode at the link below! You can w…

Eric is an actor and has been the long time Photo-Double for Bruce Willis. He sits down to talk about his start as an actor, his journey to work with Bruce, and much more! You can watch this episode on YOUTUBE https://youtu.be/nyQEFBSzecE You can also listen at the following links! APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-good-life-…

Bryce Dickman, Erik Brown, Griffin Fox, and Jeff Piontkowski are all longtime friends of Patrick's to come to help bring in the new year, talk about college football, 2022 goals, Jeff being a walking billboard for his work, and more! You can watch on YOUTUBE here: https://youtu.be/NpZpZR06r7A You can also listen at the following links! APPLE PODCAS…

J. Gaven Wilde is a young actor on the rise with his performances in The Righteous Gemstones and Halloween Kills, he sits down to talk about his career thus far, Christmas plans, and more! You can watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/yAHjAAueStA You can also listen at the following links! APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us…

Jeff is a former Deputy Sheriff and now Training Content Specialist at MILO-lvc. He and his wife started the "I Got Your 6 Tour", where they rode their bikes 720 miles in 10 days to Washington D.C. to help raise awareness for Police Officer Suicide. Jeff makes an announcement about a new tour as well! Plus, E.J. is back with his thoughts! LIKE the …

Bobby is an Actor, Producer, & Stuntman who has been one of the hardest working people in the industry the last few years. Having worked with Bruce Willis, Frank Grillo, and many more, he tells some great stories on filming with Bruce, how he got into the business, and more. You can watch this episode on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/avUT6OMA9TU Y…

Alexander Kane is an Actor and Producer who's worked with the likes of Bruce Willis, Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, Luke Wilson, and many more! He joins Patrick in talking about his career, family, and much more! Also, this episode features another edition of E.J.'s Thoughts! Enjoy! You can watch the FULL Episode at this link on YOUTUBE https://youtu.be…

On this special episode of "The Good Life", Patrick has world-renowned Acting Teacher, Ivana Chubbuck on the show to talk about her incredibly effective technique, to tell stories of her time working with Brad Pitt, Travis Fimmel, Sylvester Stallone and many more! Check out her book "The Power of the Actor" which is available anywhere books are sol…

Chad is the Founder of Peppermint Creek Theatre Company, and is here to talk about his latest show, All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914, which Patrick is apart of, and runs Dec. 8th-11th. They also talk a great story of something that happened this last Veteran's Day. Patrick also features a brand new segment, "E.J.'s Thoughts"! Don't miss it!…