From Punk Band to Blue Cartoon Dog: Jason Barnard's curious journey

Between The Before & After (The Stories that Shape Us)

Today we have a guest who has a truly fascinating story to share. Joining me on the show today is Jason Barnard, a multifaceted personality known for his diverse experiences ranging from being a punk band member to playing the role of a blue cartoon dog.

In this episode, we dive into the tales of Jason's life experiences that have helped shape his unique perspective on the world. We discuss his journey of discovering his passion for music and how he turned his love for the art into a successful career as a musician.

Jason also shares with us some intimate moments of his traumatic experience and how he overcame it with the aid of his double bass. We discuss the influence of music on a person's identity and how it plays a role in shaping an individual's persona.

He then talks about his phenomenal success in podcasting and making music and the challenges he faced throughout his journey. We talk in detail about the importance of teamwork and perseverance in achieving one's dreams.

Later on, we dive into our mutual interest in creating content for children and how important it is to trust your instincts over expensive tests. Jason also describes to us a heartwarming moment of kindness he experienced during a drunken night that left him abandoned and alone.

In this episode, Jason Barnard dives deep into his life experiences to share with us some truly inspiring stories. We discuss everything from navigating the challenges of living on a tropical island to the complexities of managing your personal brand on Google.

So join me and Jason as we explore the powerful stories that shape our lives in this episode of Between The Before & After Podcast. And don't forget to hit that subscribe button to catch more uplifting stories and inspiring guests on this podcast.

Chapters:

00:00:00 The Fascinating Life Of A Blue Cartoon Dog Actor And Island Dweller

00:01:15 A Complimentary Wrestling Introduction And A Proposal For A Podcast Introduction

00:06:57 Childhood Dreams And Regional Accents In The Uk

00:11:18 The Influence Of Music On A Person's Identity And The Question Of Nature Vs. Nurture

00:14:57 From Trauma To Music: How A Terrifying Experience Led To Becoming A Double Bass Player

00:18:19 Abandoned And Alone, A Drunken Night Ends In Kindness

00:22:02 Man Searches For Woman Who Saved His Life 35 Years Ago

00:27:05 A Multicultural Folk Punk Band And The Importance Of Teamwork

00:30:54 The Reality Of Making A Living From Podcasting And Music: A Rare Success

00:33:46 Creating Content For Children: Trusting Your Instincts Over Expensive Tests

00:37:07 Conversation About Being In The Garden And Natural Voice

00:42:11 From Success To Stranded: Lessons Learned On A Tropical Island

00:44:24 Cleaning Up Your Digital Footprint With Cube