Beste John Elliott podcaster (2024)

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E12: State of the Industry Podcast with John Elliott - Where Does the Auto Workers Strike Leave the Expedite Industry? 26:10

1y ago26:10

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In this the twelfth episode of the State of the Industry podcast, Load One’s John Elliott and host Brandon Baxter as we gear up for the final quarter of the year in expedite! Now, as the calendar turns to October and the leaves begin to fall, we discuss the (as of this article and recording) ongoing UAW (United Auto Workers) strike and how it affec…

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E11: State of the Industry Podcast with John Elliott - On Location at the 2023 Expedite Expo! 29:32

1+ y ago29:32

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In this episode of the State of the Industry podcast, Load One’s John Elliott and host Brandon Baxter grant exclusive access to the Expedite Expo! Tune in to the eleventh episode of the “State of the Industry Podcast, with John Elliott” as we join the guys on location from the Load 1 booth in beautiful Fort Wayne, Indiana. They'll discuss the Expo …

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E10: State of the Industry Podcast with John Elliott - Gearing Up for the Expedite Expo! 14:56

1+ y ago14:56

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In this episode of the State of the Industry podcast, Load One's John Elliott and host Brandon Baxter get you amped up for the Expedite Expo! Tune in to the tenth episode of the “State of the Industry Podcast, with John Elliott” as we set course for Fort Wayne, Indiana and whatever else lies ahead in the world of transportation! Links: www.load1.co…

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E9: State of the Industry Podcast, with John Elliott - Remembering our Fallen Heroes 32:49

1+ y ago32:49

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In this episode of the State of the Industry podcast, Load One’s John Elliott and host Brandon Baxter discuss the ever-changing economy, new vs. used trucks, safety, and the Expedite Expo. Tune in to the ninth episode of the “State of the Industry Podcast, with John Elliott” as we set course for whatever lies ahead in the world of transportation! L…

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E8: State of the Industry Podcast, with John Elliott - The Economy is Reeling. What about Trucking? 30:17

1+ y ago30:17

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In this episode of the State of the Industry podcast, Load One’s John Elliott and host Brandon Baxter discuss the current economic temperature of the transportation industry. They’ll talk about how the expedite world is involved, and how long we may be in a… GULP! Freight recession?! Tune in to the eighth episode of the “State of the Industry Podca…

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E7: State of the Industry Podcast with John Elliott - Thoughts from the Immediate Past Chairman 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

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In this State of the Industry podcast, Load One’s John Elliott and host Brandon Baxter discuss how to weather the ups and downs of the industry, fears, struggles, chaos, and where you can learn more about surviving and thriving: Expedite Expo Tune in to the seventh episode of the “State of the Industry Podcast, with John Elliott” as we set course f…

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E6: State of the Industry Podcast with John Elliott - The 'New Normal' 29:28

1+ y ago29:28

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In this State of the Industry podcast, Load One’s John Elliott and host Brandon Baxter discuss emissions, electric vehicles and regulations, and the 'new normal' for the trucking industry. Tune in to the sixth episode of the “State of the Industry Podcast, with John Elliott” so we can move forward together! Links: www.load1.com About Us: Load 1 is …

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E5: State of the Industry Podcast with John Elliott: 2023 Trucking Industry Predictions 26:05

2y ago26:05

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In this State of the Industry podcast, Load1’s John Elliot and host Brandon Baxter bring the previous year to a close. Covering the ‘year in review’, they discuss what’s on the table for 2023 and beyond, for the trucking industry. Tune in to the fifth episode of the “State of the Industry Podcast, with John Elliott” so we can set our New Year’s res…

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E4: State of the Industry Podcast with John Elliott: Maximizing Your Income in a Tough Economy 11:44

2y ago11:44

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In this State of the Industry podcast, Load1’s John Elliot and host Brandon Baxter go over the recent election results, recession predictions, bankruptcy in trucking, equipment and driver shortages, plus plenty of advice for drivers on how to maximize their income. Listen or watch today! By the end of the podcast, you’ll be all caught up on all thi…

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E3: State of the Industry Podcast with John Elliott: Rising Insurance Costs, AB5, and why rest stops are vital for drivers 27:39

2y ago27:39

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In this State of the Industry podcast, Load1’s John Elliot and host Brandon Baxter go over Hurricane Ian’s impact on Florida, and how the trucking industry is providing disaster relief, the rising cost of insurance to Expediters, funding for truck parking and rest stops, AB5 and much, much more! Specifically, the podcast focuses on the following: 2…

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E2: State of the Industry Podcast with John Elliott: Giving Back as a Trucking Community 24:23

2y ago24:23

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In this State of the Industry podcast, Load1’s John Elliot and host Brandon Baxter talk about Load One’s origin story and some of the experiences John is most proud of. In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, we dedicate this episode to you, our drivers, our heroes. 02:07: Updates from the TCA Officers Meeting 04:22: John Elliott…

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E1: State of the Industry Podcast with John Elliott: Driver Apprenticeship Program & Gas Tax Holiday 26:48

2+ y ago26:48

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In this State of the Industry podcast, Load1’s John Elliott and host Brandon Baxter go over John’s TCA Chairmanship, the newly formed Driver Apprenticeship Program and the recently proposed Gas Tax Holiday. Specifically, the podcast focuses on the following: 1:50 - Discussion about being named TCA Chairman 3:30 - Visiting The White House 5:50 - Fox…

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30. Remember 9:47

14y ago9:47

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The Irving Berlin standard, Remember, from 1925 is analysed according to the method. Bricks used include: Chromatic Dropback; Cadence; Launcher; To IV n Mack (and Yak). Joins used include: Dogleg; Bootstrap; Sidewinder; (Happenstance).

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29. Star Dust 17:46

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The standard is analysed according to the method. Bricks used include TTFA dropback; Double Pullback; SPOT; 7-chord Pullback; To IV n Mack; To IV n Yak; On-Off-On; Cadence; Slow Launcher; Bootstrap Launcher. Once again, joins are hardly needed. The Bootstrap join is used.

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28. If I Should Lose You & You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To 15:25

14y ago15:25

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These two standards are analysed according to the method and found to be almost identical. These songs are used to show how standards often visit common keys of I, IV and iv (relative minor) and the joins that are used to get between them (Bauble, Sidewinder, Half Nelson). The Slow Launcher is examined and its location at the end of B sections in A…

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27. Misty 12:08

14y ago12:08

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The standard Misty is analysed according to the method. Comparison is made with "I Want to Talk About You". Bricks used include: To IV n Yak; POT; SPOT; On-Off-On; Yardbird Cadence; Regular Cadence; CESH; Two-goes; Starlight Cadence. Just two joins are used: Bootstrap and Downwinder.

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26. No More Blues (Chega De Saudade) 16:53

14y ago16:53

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This bossa nova standard is analysed according to the method. The song is not in the book and so a chart is available on the Google Group web site. The song is unusually long, with effectively two ABAC song forms joined together, one minor and the other major.

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25. Pennies Ending Metabrick 13:28

14y ago13:28

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The Pennies Ending metabrick is introduced. This is family of 8-measure bricks which is extremely common in jazz standards. Most often it is used to as the last 8 measures. But sometimes it is used as the first 8 measures of a song. Many examples are given of the Pennies Ending occurring in jazz standards. Meta concepts covered include: IV n Back; …

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24. My Foolish Heart 20:51

14+ y ago20:51

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The standard My Foolish Heart from 1949 is analysed according to the method. The form is ABAC, but the chords are more complex than songs looked at to date. The metaview is discussed before the actual bricks of chords are analysed. Bricks used include: ITCHY turnaround; Bootstrap launchers; Launcher; Cadence; Body and Soul approach; Autumnal Cadenc…

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23. Rhythm Changes 11:11

14+ y ago11:11

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The chord changes to I Got Rhythm are the most common changes used in jazz after the 12-bar blues. This podcast takes a Metaview of "Rhythm Changes" so that the player can be robust to substitutions that might be commonly used. Bricks used include: POT (and variants such as SPOT, Rhythm Turnaround, Whoopee Turnaround); To IV n Back family; Rhythm B…

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22. Whisper Not and the Backsliding Autumnal Cadence 12:27

14+ y ago12:27

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In this episode, Whisper Not is analysed according to the method. This song is in AABA form and is considered to have a home key of Dm since that is the only key in the song that is established and confirmed. Reference is made to Green Dolphin Street and How Deep is the Ocean that have some similar harmonic moves. Bricks used include: On; Cadence; …

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21. Broadway and the mystery of Bartok substitution 16:48

14+ y ago16:48

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The standard from 1940 is analysed and shown to have the same A section "metabrick" as "Take the A Train" and "Bernie's Tune". Using diminished-7 chords, Bartok substitution is introduced. Bricks and concepts covered include: Cadence; Hover; On-Off; POT; Side-slipping; Multi-subbed POT; Nowhere Launcher; Launcher. Joins include: Bootstrap; New Hori…

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20. Bernie's Tune 7:25

14+ y ago7:25

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The standard from the 1950s, Bernie's Tune, is analysed according to the method. Reference is made to the metabrick, Donna Lee (or 'A' Train) Opening, which is very similar to the A sections in this song. Bricks used include: On and Off; Cadence; Launcher; and POT. Joins used include: Homer; and Half Nelson.…

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19. What's New 10:47

14+ y ago10:47

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The standard What's New (1939) is analysed according to the method. This AABA-form song is remarkable because all of it's sections are almost the same. The bridge is the same as the other sections except in another key, so the analysis shows it as being the same. Once one of A the sections is learned, only the joins into and out of the bridge are n…

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18. Beautiful Love 10:36

14+ y ago10:36

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The standard Beautiful Love from 1931 is analysed. This is a good example of a standard predominantly in the minor key that visits the relative major. Bricks used include: Cadence; Launchers; Overrun; POT. Joins used include: Bootstrap; Sidewinder. Other concepts covered include: Bootstrap launcher; Nowhere launcher; Nowhere turnaround; absolute ju…

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17. Interview with Phil Clark, sax player. UK 14:10

14+ y ago14:10

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John talks with saxophone player, Phil Clark, about his use of the method in order to learn to play without music. Phil explains his approach to learning tunes using "Brick walls" built using MS Excel. There is some microphone noise in some of this podcast that we could not eliminate, but we decided to publish anyway since we think the conversation…

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16. To IV n Back (Part II) 11:48

14+ y ago11:48

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The To IV n Back family of bricks is revisited in this second of two podcasts. This time the focus is on returning to I via #IVo. Examples of songs in which these occur are given. "Marking time" using To IV n Back is also illustrated. A related brick, II n Back is introduced and shown to be almost identical and illustrated where present in "America…

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15. To IV n Back (Part I) 12:00

14+ y ago12:00

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The very important family of metabricks, "To IV n Back", is introduced in Part I of this two-part podcast. The harmonic purpose of the family is introduced and then focus is given to the most common form: the "To IV n Yak". This metabrick is made up of On + (Boostrap) Cadence + (New Horizon) Yardbird Cadence. Many examples from real songs are shown…

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14. Interview with Jean-Baptiste Richon, pianist, Edinburgh, UK 19:12

14+ y ago19:12

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John talks with a French friend, JB, who plays jazz piano and uses the method to learn songs in bands of various jazz styles. The discussion covers how JB has found the method useful and how it relates to the way we learn a new language. The podcast ends with an example of the aural tradition: a song being taught with no sheet music and then played…

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13. Indiana 15:41

14+ y ago15:41

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The standard, Indiana, is analysed according to the method in the Insights In Jazz book. Bricks used include: Donna Lee Opening; Dropbacks; To IV n Yak; Slow Launcher; Cadence; On Off On; Long Cadence. Joins include: Bootstrap; Backslider.

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12. Simple Song Perdido 12:46

14+ y ago12:46

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The simple standard, Perdido is analysed and found to be made up of just two bricks and one join. Bricks are the 7-chord Dropback and the Rhythm Bridge. The join is the Sidewinder. Some thoughts are presented about how electronically searching in the book can be useful.

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11. Interview with Eugene Pliner, San Francisco, CA, USA 12:17

14+ y ago12:17

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This week's podcast is a telephone interview with Eugene Pliner, a pianist from San Fransisco. Eugene talks with John and explains why he likes the method in Insights In Jazz and in particular, the podcasts.

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10. Secret Love and the Metaview 27:32

14+ y ago27:32

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The standard, Secret Love, is analysed with particular attention the metaview and substitution. Bricks covered include: Cadence; On-Off; POT; SPOT; Yardbird Cadence; Nowhere Cadence; Launcher; Dropback. Joins include: Sidewinder; New Horizon.

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9. Off and On 18:14

14+ y ago18:14

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The concepts of 'Off' and 'On' are explored with examples from many songs. The meta brick, 'On Off On + Dropback' is also explored with variants.

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8. Softly, as in a Morning Sunrise 9:18

14+ y ago9:18

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A very simple tune that is predominantly in a minor key but demonstrates the bricks: Cadence; POT; Launcher and Rhythm Turnaround. Joins used are: Homer and Highjump.

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7. Fly Me To The Moon 10:19

14+ y ago10:19

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This podcasts continues to consolidate the ideas about Minor Harmony in the previous two podcasts. This tune uses the brick: Extended Cadence; Overrun; Cadence; Launcher; Dropback and Pullback. The joins are Bootstrap; Highjump and Sidewinder.

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6. Autumn Leaves 19:19

14+ y ago19:19

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Autumn Leaves is used to illustrate the concepts introduced about Minor Harmony in the previous podcast. Bricks introduced include the Overrun; Launcher; Rainy Cadence; Nowhere Cadence. Joins are Sidewinder; Bootstrap; Homer and Highjump.

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5. Minor Harmony in the Method 10:40

14+ y ago10:40

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This week's podcast discusses minor harmony as used in jazz standards and how this relates to the IIJ method. Conversion of bricks to their minor equivalents and relevant joins are considered.

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4. Leith FM Interview 10:34

14+ y ago10:34

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In December 2009, John was interview about the book, Insights In Jazz, by Leith FM, a radio station local to Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

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3. Simple Song Blue Moon 11:05

14+ y ago11:05

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Another simple song, Blue Moon, is analysed, introducing the bricks: POT; On; 7-chord Dropback; and Slow Launcher. The joins in this song are Homer, Highjump and Bauble.