99 episodes
Stay Human Michael Franti
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4.8 • 226 Ratings
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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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Soulrocker Update: Holiday Production Break!
Tune in for a personal update from Michael. The Stay Human podcast will be taking a short production break over the holidays. Michael will be back with more episodes in 2023 and is wishing you a joyful holiday season with your family, friends, and loved ones! - TEAM MF
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: “The Christmas” by INPLUSMUSIC (Learn more: https://audiojungle.net/user/inplusmusic)
Editing by: Angie Griffith for BPOSITIIV -
97. Justin Levy of Conscious Alliance
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 -
96. Jay Blakesberg (Photographer)
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 -
95. Michael Ray (Recording Artist)
In just about five years, Michael Ray has built an impressive foundation for his musical career, including four #1 singles, five Gold-certified singles, one billion global streams, over 100 million YouTube views, and he has performed at the Grand Ole Opry 65 times. You probably recognize him by his hit songs like, "Think A Little Less," "One That Got Away," and "Whiskey and Rain," – and his latest single “Holy Water” has been climbing the charts at Country radio.
CONNECT FURTHER WITH GUEST:
https://www.michaelraymusic.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/michaelraymusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ghiFYcwn2Vzl6K50U0UPz
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 -
94. Blanco Brown (Recording Artist)
Blanco Brown’s viral hit “The Git Up” (certified 11x PLATINUM across three countries) took the world by storm, claiming the top spot in charts across the globe and spawning nearly 4 billion views across social platforms. It claimed the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart for 12 weeks and was the top-selling digital Country song in the US for 13 weeks, resulting in Billboard naming him as their Top New Country Artist for 2019. His multi-national Platinum-certified collaboration “Just the Way” with Parmalee has garnered more than 300 million on-demand streams, earning him his first No. 1 hit on Country radio (in the US and Canada). No stranger to collaborations, Blanco has worked alongside artists like Fergie, Childish Gambino, Kane Brown and Chris Brown – and he recently collaborated with Nelly and BRELAND for their funky fun “High Horse,” and “Never Gonna Tame You (Original Song from The Mustangs: America’s Wild Horses),” written by Diane Warren. In September 2020, Brown was in a life-threatening accident and has been recovering, leaning on creating music to heal — the first taste of that is “Nobody’s More Country,” available now.
CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.blancobrown.com
IG: https://www.instagram.com/blancobrown
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yzRiNMZdTsSUgplcyYZ4i
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 -
93. Ashley Ray (Recording Artist)
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
Customer Reviews
such a great pod!
so much wisdom on music, wellness, really everything! thanks, michael :)
I’m So Glad I Found This Podcast
I found Michael Franti through a review of someone writing about my music and comparing my message to his. Unfortunately, my music knowledge was not deep enough for me to discover Michael Franti. My mind is blown because I can now hear someone that I resonate with on my music journey. I Give Thanks to the Universe for my discovery of Michael Franti, his message and his podcast.
not so HUMAN
I was excited for this when I read this:
The FOLLOW YOUR HEART tour is about listening to the voice inside you, being your authentic self, and building community, so together we can let go, dance, celebrate life, hit the reset button and walk out feeling a little bit taller!!!
I was excited until I emailed the venue in Maine, closest to me regarding restrictions for your outdoor concert there on July 1.
Discrimination is what I got in reply to my inquiry. I have been "following my heart", DEEPLY listening to the voice inside me (for all of my adult life actually), building community...but looks like doing so at concerts is still not an option for an individual like me.
We have been starving for live shows by artists we love....starving to do what is in orange above, with one of my favorite artists and all of the beautiful people who attend...I have been at a few shows where you have pulled me and my daughters up on stage, hugged us, danced with us, and never for a second did I ever think you would want to not be near anyone in the HUMAN race. I'm deeply saddened to see that you're not actually doing what your statement says.
I have wonderful memories of your shows and the fun times my daughters and I had together at them.
I wish you blessings and peace and love, AND I wish for you to open your heart and mind to EVERYONE. You stand for freedom and love and inclusion. Or do you?