The Tourganic Podcast is hosted by guitarist, thought leader and vegan athlete David Bailis. The podcast features his conversations with an inspiring collection of musicians and athletes about how they maintain health of mind, body and soul. Whether through diet, running, meditation, yoga or whatever one’s chosen path is, these interviews get to the heart of how living a healthy lifestyle helped them thrive as people and shine with their overall musicality.
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TTP # 21 Avery Sharpe- Master Bass player and Longtime Vegan Athlete Shares About His Incredible Life in Jazz and How He Maintains His Health on the Road
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Avery Sharpe has had an amazing career performing with many of the greats in the history of jazz and most notably was a key member of McCoy Tyners band for over 20 years. McCoy was a member of the John Coltrane’s legendary and seminal quartet that is one of the most important musical groups of the 20th century and Avery is a direct part of that lin…
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TTP # 20- Vegan Athlete Sean Michael drops knowledge on coaching, maintaining a diet of almost entirely fruit while intensively training.
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My fellow Team VPA athlete Seam Michael offers insight on training, coaching and his mainly fruit diet which can consist of up to 30 bananas a day for example! Check this episode out for some great info and inspiration from a 2:43 marathoner and overall badass athlete.Por David Bailis
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TTP #19 Johanna Warren on empowering and connecting with communities in creative ways while touring as a musician and an activist
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The inspirational songwriter, actor, herbalist and reiki master Johanna Warren on talking with plants, staying in line with her values while on the road as a musician, connecting with herbalists throughout the US on her Plant Medicine Tour, pushing through struggles with chronic illness and much more…
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TTP- #18 Henri Morales- A plant based triathlete shares some key Ironman and endurance training tips and concepts
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Henri Morales is a competitive triathlete based in Southern California and has competed in multiple Ironman World Championships. He is a force in all three disciplines and especially crushes the swim. Henri is vegan athlete and is a wealth of information on training, nutrition and how to optimize your abilities on race day. In this episode, Henri d…
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TTP #17- Corey Wallace aka Corcor the Herbivore on marathon training, being a vegan athlete, a positive force in the running community and much more
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Corey Wallace is a certified run coach, holistic nutritionist, sub 3 marathoner and overall huge positive force and leader in the running community. In this episode we go over ways to get into Boston + NYC marathons that you may not have known about, Corey's history and evolution into an endurance athlete, nutrition tips, how he trained for sub 3, …
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TTP #16- Noga Shefi on Reversing the Effects of Crohns Through Diet, Healing with Meditation and Yoga on the Road
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My conversation in this episode is with bassist Noga Shefi. Noga is now the bass player for a band I love, Rubblebucket and also helms her own project. I dug having the opportunity to catch up with Noga and hear her story of moving from Israel to the states as a young musician, taking on a diagnosis of Crohns with a intense focus on diet and eventu…
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TTP #15- Chris St. Hillaire on Music and Activism, Organizing, Positive Effects of Living a Plant-Base Diet on the Road
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My conversation this week is with drummer, multi instrumentalist, activist and all around inspirational guy Chris St Hillaire. After more than a decade with his band the London Souls, Chris is now touring with Sinkane. Chris is also a founding member of the Sound Mind Collective who's "aim is to to connect independent musicians and artists with our…
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TTP #14- Sonny Rollins- Ruminations with the Jazz Legend on his Career, Spiritual Explorations, Yoga practice and a Life in Music
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It is such an honor to kick off the 2nd season of the Tourganic Podcast with the legendary Sonny Rollins. Sonny is one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, whose career spanned nearly 70 years. The saxophone master has released over 60 albums as a leader as well as collaborating/recording with the preeminient lumineers of jazz suc…
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TTP #13- Bassist Pete Shand: Purveyor of Heavy Low Frequency in a Groovy Style
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This episode's guest is bassist Pete Shand from the New Mastersounds. Pete is a road warrior and has been through the hard partying cycle of touring and now is striving to create a more sustainable way of life on the road through a plant-based diet and daily stretching routines. Physical issues with his back also forced Pete to take a hard look at …
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TTP #13a- Tourganic Shorts: Bassist Pete Shand: Purveyor of Heavy Low Frequency in a Groovy Style
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This episode's guest is bassist Pete Shand from the New Mastersounds. Pete is a road warrior and has been through the hard partying cycle of touring and now is striving to create a more sustainable way of life on the road through a plant-based diet and daily stretching routines. Physical issues with his back also forced Pete to take a hard look at …
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TTP #12- Kuf Knotz and his 'Undeniable Drive' to Stay Healthy and Create a Positive Message in Hiphop
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This episode's guest is Rapper Kuf Knotz. Kuf has been putting out killer records and touring all over for years and does so while maintaining a vegan lifestyle and sharing his positive message throughout the world. In this conversation: Not having phone for a year and the freedom he gained from that experience Personal crisis and tragedy leading t…
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TTP #12a- Tourganic Shorts: Kuf Knotz and his 'Undeniable Drive' to Stay Healthy and Create a Positive Message in Hiphop
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This episode's guest is Rapper Kuf Knotz. Kuf has been putting out killer records and touring all over for years and does so while maintaining a vegan lifestyle and sharing his positive message throughout the world. In this conversation: Not having phone for a year and the freedom he gained from that experience Personal crisis and tragedy leading t…
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TTP #11- Kalmia Traver on Transformation- Battling Cancer on the Road, Nutrition, Mindfulness Practice and her State of Awareness on Stage
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This episode's guest is Kalmia Traver- singer, saxophone player, songwriter, band leader and completely inspiring individual Kalmia Traver from the bands Rubblebucket and Kalbells. We cover a lot of territory in this episode from her transformation as a sax player in the horn section to front woman of an successful touring band. Her battle with can…
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TTP #11a- Tourganic Shorts: Kalmia Traver on Transformation- Battling Cancer on the Road, Nutrition, Mindfulness Practice and her State of Awareness on Stage
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This episode's guest is Kalmia Traver- singer, saxophone player, songwriter, band leader and completely inspiring individual Kalmia Traver from the bands Rubblebucket and Kalbells. We cover a lot of territory in this episode from her transformation as a sax player in the horn section to front woman of an successful touring band. Her battle with can…
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TTP #10- Wenzl McGowen on his Spiritual Journey and its Impact on his Life and his Saxophone Playing
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Wenzl McGowen is an incredible force on the saxophone and member of the band Moonhooch. This episode includes practical life advice for the touring musician, why the band went vegan together, the depth of the impact that meditation has had on his life as a musician and well constructed concepts about the nature of the universe and cosmos. We cover …
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TTP #10a- Tourganic Shorts: Wenzl McGowen on his Spiritual Journey and its Impact on his Life and his Saxophone Playing
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Wenzl McGowen is an incredible force on the saxophone and member of the band Moonhooch. This episode includes practical life advice for the touring musician, why the band went vegan together, the depth of the impact that meditation has had on his life as a musician and well constructed concepts about the nature of the universe and cosmos. We cover …
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TTP #9- Drummer and Animal Rights Activist Tom Garrington on the Power of Questioning the Status Quo as a Musician and Vegan Advocate
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Tom Garrington is not only a great drummer but also a committed vegan, animal rights activist and outspoken advocate for the plant-based movement. In this conversation: The "Best Speech You'll Ever Hear" and the moment where Tom's life changed direction and he became a strict vegan How Tom has been able to positively affect so many others and help …
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TTP #9a- Tourganic Shorts: Drummer and Animal Rights Activist Tom Garrington on the Power of Questioning the Status Quo as a Musician and Vegan Advocate
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Tom Garrington is not only a great drummer but also a committed vegan, animal rights activist and outspoken advocate for the plant-based movement. In this conversation: The "Best Speech You'll Ever Hear" and the moment where Tom's life changed direction and he became a strict vegan How Tom has been able to positively affect so many others and help …
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TTP #8- What is Tourganic All About? A Brief Description of the Story of Tourganic: From Concept to Blog to Podcast
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I was recently asked by a guest on the podcast what Tourganic is all about. This short episode is a my response. I describe the journey of how and why I created the Tourganic blog and then made the move to expanding it into a podcast. Please take a moment to rate and review the podcast in iTunes and visit www.tourganic.com for more info on this epi…
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TTP #7- Trumpet Player Eric Benny Bloom on the Importance of Gaining Knowledge and Taking Chances
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Eric Benny Bloom is the trumpet player extraordinaire from the bands Lettuce, Pretty Lights and his group Sonic Bloom. Eric is both hilarious and insightful when it comes to discussing health on the road. In this conversation: What factors contributed to Eric making the transition to being vegan and how that affected his life overall and as a music…
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TTP #7a- Tourganic Shorts: Trumpet Player Eric Benny Bloom on the Importance of Gaining Knowledge and Taking Chances
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Eric Benny Bloom is the trumpet player extraordinaire from the bands Lettuce, Pretty Lights and his group Sonic Bloom. Eric is both hilarious and insightful when it comes to discussing health on the road. In this conversation: What factors contributed to Eric making the transition to being vegan and how that affected his life overall and as a music…
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TTP #6- Drummer Stephen Chopek on The Discipline of Persistence- Chopek Breaks Down How He Has Been so Consistent in Living a Disciplined Life on the Road with Health of Mind, Body and Soul, Through His ...
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Drummer Stephen Chopek is an inspiring example of someone who is committed and unwavering in his pursuit of health of mind, body and spirit on the road. In this conversation: Making the transition from career drummer sideman to front man and solo artist. What that progression has entailed and what he has learned. Motivating factors in Chopek’s tran…
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TTP #6a- Tourganic Shorts: Drummer Stephen Chopek on The Discipline of Persistence- Chopek Breaks Down How He Has Been so Consistent in Living a Disciplined Life on the Road with Health of Mind, Body and ...
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Drummer Stephen Chopek is an inspiring example of someone who is committed and unwavering in his pursuit of health of mind, body and spirit on the road. In this conversation: Making the transition from career drummer sideman to front man and solo artist. What that progression has entailed and what he has learned. Motivating factors in Chopek’s tran…
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#5- Keyboard player Adam Ahuja on How He Strives to Create a Positive Impact on the World Through Music, Meditation, a Vegetarian Diet and his Overall Mindset
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My guest this week is keyboard player Adam Ahuja. Adam is a creative and virtuosic musician with a commitment to his craft and deep awareness of the positive affect music can have on people and culture. In this conversation: Strategies and ideas to stay focused and 'in the moment' on stage The importance of creating blocks of time in life to to hel…
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#5a- Tourganic Shorts: Keyboard player Adam Ahuja on How He Strives to Create a Positive Impact on the World Through Music, Meditation, a Vegetarian Diet and his Overall Mindset
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My guest this week is keyboard player Adam Ahuja. Adam is a creative and virtuosic musician with a commitment to his craft and deep awareness of the positive affect music can have on people and culture. In this conversation: Strategies and ideas to stay focused and 'in the moment' on stage The importance of creating blocks of time in life to to hel…
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#4a- Tourganic Shorts: Saxophonist Johnny 'Bones" from The California Honeydrops- Drops Some Knowledge About his Vegan Diet, Living healthy on the Road and Staying "Aligned" with Mind, Body and Spirit ...
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My guest this week is saxophone player Johnny 'Bones'. Johnny has been touring with The California Honeydrops for close to decade and he displays some serious skills on the sax. His solos are memorable to anyone attending a Honeydrops show. Johnny's approach to touring, his diet and his focus on health of mind, body and soul are an inspiration. In …
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#4- Saxophonist Johnny 'Bones" from The California Honeydrops- Drops Some Knowledge About his Vegan Diet, Living healthy on the Road and Staying "Aligned" with Mind, Body and Spirit on Tour
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My guest this week is saxophone player Johnny 'Bones'. Johnny has been touring with The California Honeydrops for close to decade and he displays some serious skills on the sax. His solos are memorable to anyone attending a Honeydrops show. Johnny's approach to touring, his diet and his focus on health of mind, body and soul are an inspiration. In …
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Virtuoso bass player Garrett Sayers has been laying down killer bass lines for his band the Motet for over a decade. As the band continues to tour nonstop, he has been a consistent example of how living healthy on the road is possible. Throughout his great career, Garrett has performed alongside a host of amazing artists and leads his own trio as w…
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Virtuoso bass player Garrett Sayers has been laying down killer bass lines for his band the Motet for over a decade. As the band continues to tour nonstop, he has been a consistent example of how living healthy on the road is possible. Throughout his great career, Garrett has performed alongside a host of amazing artists and leads his own trio as w…
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#2a- Tourganic Shorts: Select quotes from TTP #2 - Bass player Jordan Scannella's Path to Healthy Plant-based Living
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Bass player Jordan Scannella is a force to be reckoned with. Jordan constantly tours internationally with the group Tortured Soul and manages to do this while living a plant-based lifestyle focused on health and maintaining wellness. Years ago, Jordan had a crazy experience of a 3 month prison stint in Japan for a minor offense and during that time…
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#2- Bass player Jordan Scannella's Path to Healthy Plant-based Living
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Bass player Jordan Scannella is a force to be reckoned with. Jordan constantly tours internationally with the group Tortured Soul and manages to do this while living a plant-based lifestyle focused on health and maintaining wellness. Years ago, Jordan had a crazy experience of a 3 month prison stint in Japan for a minor offense and during that time…
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This Tourganic Short features highlights from my conversation with Joe Tomino (Episode #1) Besides being an amazing and accomplished drummer Joe Tomino is yoga instructor, vegan food chef and totally inspiring individual. Throughout Joe's career as a drummer he has toured and recorded with many greats including: Matisyahu, The Fugees, Mike Patton, …
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#1 - Drummer Joe Tomino's Healthy Life on the Road
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Besides being an amazing and accomplished drummer, Joe Tomino is yoga instructor, vegan food chef and totally inspiring individual. Throughout Joe's career as a drummer he has toured and recorded with many greats including Matisyahu, The Fugees, Mike Patton, Lauryn Hill and his group Dub Trio. In this conversation: Joe’s path and why/how he went 10…
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