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Predictions for 2025: What’s in Store According to James Brown
Join James Brown as he dives into a fascinating exploration of predictions for the year 2025. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Art Bell, James recalls the joy of late-night radio, where wild and quirky predictions were shared by callers, ranging from significant political events to bizarre occurrences. This episode captures the spirit of those late-night sessions, inviting listeners to engage and contribute their own forecasts for the upcoming year. Whether you have something profound or something playful in mind, James encourages you to share your thoughts. Tune in for a blend of nostalgia, humor, and a touch of mystery as predictions take center stage in this engaging commentary.
James Brown takes listeners on a nostalgic journey in this podcast episode, drawing inspiration from the late Art Bell's unique radio style. With a touch of humor and a candid admission of feeling under the weather, Brown recounts his youthful memories of staying up late to listen to Bell's open lines, where callers would make bold predictions for the coming year. This segment of the show taps into a collective human fascination with foresight, where the unpredictable nature of predictions—be it about catastrophic events or significant political changes—intersects with the absurdity of some claims. Brown’s reflections evoke a sense of longing for the simplicity of those late-night broadcasts, where spontaneity and listener engagement created a sense of community. He invites his audience to join in by sharing their own predictions for 2025, creating an interactive element that mirrors the essence of Bell's show.
Takeaways:
- James Brown recalls staying up late during Christmas week to listen to Art Bell.
- The podcast features predictions for 2025, inspired by the tradition of Art Bell's show.
- Listeners are encouraged to submit their own predictions for the upcoming year.
- The tone of the predictions shared ranges from eerie to hilarious and oddly specific.
- James Brown invites listeners to engage by sharing their thoughts on future events.
- The podcast aims to capture the quirky essence of Art Bell's open line calls.
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Transcript
Forgive me if I sound sick, because I am, but I couldn't miss doing one of my favorite concepts for this show.
James Brown:When I was a kid, a teenager, and in my early 20s, I'd stay up late during Christmas week and tune in to the late, great Art Bell on the radio.
James Brown:For an entire week.
James Brown:There were no guests, no talks about UFOs or electromagnetic poses, just him and the callers.
James Brown:Open lines, he called it.
James Brown:Art would invite people to share their predictions for the coming year.
James Brown:Every year someone would call in and say something wild like, this year will be the year the President dies or the Pope dies, or there's a massive earthquake in San Diego.
James Brown:This merger will change everything.
James Brown:Or something massive will happen on April 17.
James Brown:The topics were all over the map, some eerie, some hilarious, some oddly specific, and I'd have a ball listening.
James Brown:Art would also dig into his vault to read the predictions from the year before.
James Brown:It was brilliant, quirky radio, and it captured my attention.
James Brown:It doesn't get much better than that.
James Brown: ek sharing my predictions for: James Brown:All I need is your first name and your town.
James Brown:So what do you think?
James Brown:What's coming in the new year?
James Brown:Big or small?
James Brown:Funny or sad?
James Brown:Sharp or square?
James Brown:Let me know in the comments to support my work at jamesbrowntv.substack.com or email me at jamesbrowntvmail.com on that note, I'm James Brown and as always, be well.
