JAKE NEWTON

Hello Everyone, 
   How’s the depths of winter treating you? You still holding on to the giddiness of starting fresh in the new year? Has the rubber hit the road? I’ve gone through 4 new selves already and it’s not even Valentine’s Day. I don’t know what’s necessarily wrong with the self I am right now, but by gum I’m going to reinvent it. Not in a David Bowie, “I’m the White Duke now” kind of vibe, or a Garth Brooks, “I’m this Chris Gaines dude with hair” thing. It’s more of me cleaning up after myself like a grown human. Emailing people back because that’s considerate. You know. Less self-absorption. More color coding.                                                                                    

I'm trying to write a new record folks. It’s coming slowly. The key is to trick myself into writing and not fall off into distraction. Does anyone out there have a cabin in the woods with slow internet (or no internet) so I can get this thing DONE? Right now I’m trying to work through the self-centered themes, and move on to anything else, like war, fa

mine, disease, but with a danceable beat. Kidding, just trying to break the rut. I’ll get back to you on that next week. 

But This week on the program we Have Scott Luhrs, a Los Angeles based comedian who happened to be my college roommate. DIG THAT! We try not to get too inside jokey, but it’s a great talk. Wonderful to catch up with him and how life’s been treating him. You can check out his twitter for shows and info HERE: 

@LuhrsMan

As always, thanks for listening. Continue to spread the word about the show, I love and appreciate all the positive feedback (and if you’ve been listening long enough, you know I NEED IT)

JN

Hello All,       Are you frozen? Beating your way through the tundra of abandoned mid-size sedans to get sundries and victuals at your local McMegaMart? 
Are you part of this polar vortex? Or are you one of those smug Californians (ME) Who raises his glass of pulverized kale juice to the many crisped to solid ice on our nation's rougher coast? Can you smell my smug sense of sun-drenched entitlement? Do you hate me? Well don't, when an apocalyptic earthquake cuts off my water supply you can laugh over your plate of authentic Sicilian (Fill in name of that thing you always get).  That's enough talk about the weather, I am not 80. 

We're coming up to awards season. This is my Football season. I could care less about what happens in the realms of professional sports. I've tried. I watch the Super Bowl for commercials and Halftime. I become visibly upset if I have to sit through a live game. I'd rather watch paint dry. But I do love movies. I love them more than food. And I was a fat kid. So this is my Super Bowl, my March Madness, my World Series. I root for my teams, I have favorites, I compose fantasy teams. The whole kit. Last night was the golden globes. As I type this Sunday Afternoon, I'm ACTUALLY EXCITED! 

Now I know that these shows are symbolic vague forms of self-congratulation veiled in pomp and circumstance meant to instill a sense of reverence for an industry rife with corruption seeking money at the cost of human decency, BUT IT'S FUUUUUUUN!

I'll climb up on my high horse named after Marshall McCluhan after I find out who won best picture. 

This week on the podcast we have actor/comedian Jonathan Kite, a master impressionist best known for his role on the sitcom "Two Broke Girls". We talk about growing up outside of Chicago, working within sketch comedy, and remaining a student of life. Great Talk. 
 

Hello All,
       This week we have Composer/Songwriter/Producer/Engineer Dan Romer in the SharkBrain Labs. If you're unfamiliar with the name you are likely familiar with his work with Ingrid Michaelson, Jenny Owen Youngs, Lelia Broussard, and the Beasts of the Southern Wild soundtrack. We talk about New York vs. LA, composing, and how jazz has failed us all. Take a listen below:



and Check out Dan on the web: 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dan_romer
Facebook:HERE
Website:http://drawingnumberone.com


Let's not get all disenfranchised about our New Year's resolutions. Let's commit to being better, what do you
say?
JN 

Hello All, 
       I'll keep this short and sweet. Imma sick person. Boom. There. I'm not PERFECT! IS THAT ALRIGHT FOR YOU JEAN??!?!??!


This medicine is starting to kick in. so here's my quick postcard from fever dream city. letting you know I love you and want you to have the best of holidays. SO GET OFF MY BACK WITH ALL THAT UNICORN BLOOD TALK! 
Ok, I'm going to go lie down. 
be well, 
JN



 

Good Gravy.
       I've lost any and all resolve at these Holiday Parties. I eat and eat and eat. It's like I enter this strange drone like state wherein calories don't count and I can have as much of the cheese plate as I want without any consequences. (cut to later that night when my wife wants to divorce me for methane emissions). 
I have to make this brief as this week has decided to explode with responsibilty. Thank you all so much for the great feedback on these last few shows. I'm honored to have your attention in these frenetic times. 

This week we have the DIY master Ari Herstand on the show. Do yourself a favor and check him out on the web after you get done listening to this episode, Hell, maybe even during this episode, you're good at multi-tasting right?





Find Ari on the web:
website: http://ariherstand.com
twitter: https://twitter.com/ariherstand
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ariherstand
Blog: http://aristake.com



Be well my friends, 
JN

Happy Holidays Everyone. 

    There. I put it out there. SOMEONE had to say it. Geez. 

Do you find yourself beleaguered by the infinite tide of greed? Do you feel a bit overwhelmed by the thought of buying everyone things you can’t afford to force your 

unsaid mountain of emotion into a purchase? Me neither. I am a beacon of peace on earth. 

Total Lie. Look I get it, It’s cool for me to complain about the gross over-commercialization of the Holidays. It’s my role in this world, dissent incorporated. But 

If I have to be honest with myself, I’m overwhelmed because I want to buy everyone everything, I don’t want to risk the chance that they’d feel like I don’t love them for all they are. I worry about them buying me a speak-to-the-heart-crushingly-perfect gift and I’d be standing there with a gift card to a grocery store chain that’s not even near their  house but I got it because it was close to mine. 

I’ll admit, I’m not the best gift giver. I get anxiety over it, oh really Jake? You? Anxious? 

I’m going to be a wreck until December  26th. I’ve come to accept it. But don’t let my worry keep you from giving the best gift of all! That’s right people! Jake Newton Merchandise is 30% Off at the official online store www.jakenewton.com (I am my own favorite shill) for the Month of December. Get over there and give you or someone you love the gift of me singing words, or a t-shirt with my name on it.


 

 This week on SharkBrain we have the ever talented and entertaining Erik Kertes on the show. We talk about growing up in LA, Jazz music elitism, and being a good hang. Thanks so much for giving this a listen,  be sure to leave a comment and/or subscribe to the email list. 

Don’t go crazy out there. 

JN

This week on the podcast I got the chance to catch up with my kid sister Lee Newton, a comedienne, actress, and youtube sensation. We talk about growing up in Rural California, YOLO (Please Forgive me) and the gradual shifts in comedy throughout the years. 

Check Lee out online
YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/user/SourceFed
TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/leenewtonsays
WEBSITE: http://www.leenewton.com


Good gravy.  We made it. If you're reading this you lived through Thanksgiving. and If you're not American you may be wondering what I'm talking about. Every year, during Thanksgiving, Americans decide to do something different and proceed to eat too much. In this I am thoroughly American. I hate me right now. I hate me so hard. But Tomorrow is another day and I will transcend. For now I will sit here and rub cocoa butter on my stretch marks. 
JN

This week we have Ben Lee in the SharkBrain Labs. get ready for an amazing journey into the depths of artistry. Ben and I had a great talk about the nature of music as a language utilized to convey ideas as well as the nature of the current music culture. This was one of my favorite conversations to date and I cannot say enough good things about this man. Enjoy.



​You can find Ben Lee online at these venues
website: www.ben-lee.com
twitter: @benleemusic
facebook:www.facebook.com/benleemusic

Phil's a great guy with a better head on his shoulders than you or I. Maybe, I dunno. LISTEN!!!
As you'll hear in my intro, I'm on an exceptional amount of caffeine
at the moment and don't feel as though I can truly elicidate how great it was to have 
phil in the studio. We talk about the finer points of finding your inner voice, and 
how insidious comfort can be when it stands in the way of your artistic calling. 
check it out! 




Find Phil on the internet HERE:
twitter: https://twitter.com/philipofthedeep
website: http://www.allspotstoblack.com

This week we change the format. I bring you the lost year of my twenties.
I tell the story of the year that was my worst that eventually brought my first record.
I hope you enjoy it. 
JN