#10: We’re All Just Trying Not to Yell at Each Other with Professional Whistler Sam Nulton
Sam Nulton might be one of the most interesting people you’ll meet. He’s a professional whistler, a freelance camera operator, a part-owner of the Green Bay Packers, and his music has been featured in all kinds of videos, from makeup tutorials to workout routines. He joins the podcast to chat about his experiences, offering sage wisdom into things like the creative process, using social media, and traveling around the world.
Highlights of our conversation include:
How Sam stumbled into the world of competitive whistling and his journey on how to become a professional whistler. (1:22)
The audition process for whistling for a national Toys ‘R’ Us commercial. (3:21)
How Sam’s music from his band Goodnight the Satellite has appeared in random videos, like makeup tutorials and dance workout videos in the Philippines. (6:09)
Sam’s experiences at the World Whistler’s Convention in Tokyo. (11:55)
The bizarre things Sam finds on social media and the ways he’s using them to work Facebook algorithms and other platforms. (15:42)
The top events Sam has shot during his career as a freelance camera operator. (16:59)
What it’s like to be a part-owner of the Green Bay Packers. (21:55)
Sam turns the tables on me and we talk a little bit about my own band, Burning Years. And I share a good recommendation for anyone wanting to learn how to play guitar! (24:01)
The top 3 records that people should listen to, according to Sam. (29:51)
What’s next for Sam Nulton?
Check out Sam’s website to see (and hear, obviously) all different kinds of whistling videos and toe-tapping tunes in action.
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