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A Swift Kick In The AssAuthor: John W. Curren
A Swift Kick In The Ass, is a podcast about the forces that motivate us to create positive personal change. Topics are intended to inspire and provoke thought and/or action that help the ordinary person achieve extraordinary change. The show was started in 2014 being hosted by lifelong friends John W. Curren and Tom Stewart. Tom died of brain cancer on 9/16/2020. John continues the quest to disrupt conventional thinking and find true freedom through living life on his terms. Personal Growth and Lifestyle design can make a person feel like an ass. Some things we try to change fail no matter what we do. That is okay. So be strong. be bold. Learn how to adapt and carry the burden or stubbornly refus to carry the load! It is up to you. Be asinine! Please like and subcribe. It really help this ass more than you could ever know. Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Mental Health, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ezra Vancil: Music, Boundaries & Becoming Who You Really Are | ASKITA Podcast
Episode 190
Tuesday, 12 May, 2026
Musician and multi‑instrumentalist Ezra Vancil joins John Curren on A Swift Kick in the Ass for a raw, honest conversation about music, identity, boundaries, addiction, family, and the courage to pursue dreams even when life gets complicated. Ezra shares his journey from being signed at 19, to losing himself in the chaos of the industry, to rebuilding a grounded life with his daughter on a 9‑acre property. Together, John and Ezra explore: How to protect your authentic self in a world that demands performance The "suit" musicians wear to survive the spotlight Stage fright as excitement, not fear Addiction, recovery, and the power of intentional decisions Parenting creative kids without projecting your fears Why dreams keep calling us back — and what to do about it Setting boundaries with toxic people The evolution of the music industry from the 90s to now If you're someone rebuilding your life, rediscovering your creativity, or trying to live more intentionally, this episode will hit home. 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on resilience, reinvention, and living life on your own terms. 00:00 – Opening & Ezra's introduction 02:15 – Ezra's early music journey & getting signed at 19 06:40 – Writing as emotional expression 10:22 – Stage fright, excitement & the "suit" 14:55 – Teaching boundaries to his daughter 19:30 – Authenticity vs. personas in music 23:10 – Addiction, recovery & rebuilding life 28:45 – Parenting creative kids 33:20 – Music that shapes memory 37:05 – Industry changes across generations 41:50 – John's 1990s South Florida stories 47:30 – Turning pain into purpose 52:10 – Dreams, islands & creative flow 57:40 – Pursuing goals while honoring family 1:02:15 – Intentional decisions & emotional responsibility 1:06:00 – Collaboration, community & closing thoughts
