Season 1
Episodes
Ep. 27: Nikki O'Neill
This week, Mike talks with artist, educator, and journalist Nikki O’Neill. Nikki shares how her evolving story from growing up in Sweden to interviewing amazing guitarists for Guitar Player Magazine have shaped her...
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Ep. 26: Trevor Hinesley
This week, Mike has an inspiring and insightful conversation with guitarist, entrepreneur, and Soundstripe co-founder and CTO Trevor Hinesley,
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Ep. 25: Michael Elsner
Mike talks with sync licesning expert Michael Elsner. Michael has been a professional touring guitarist with over 2000 placements. He has also helped educate songwriters on how to enter this world of TV/Film through...
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Ep. 24: Bryce Drew
Ep. 23: Tom Pino
This week, Mike is joined by songwriter and producer Tom Pino, who shares his journey of living in music cities from Los Angeles to Nashville.
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Ep. 22: Tyler Cain
This week, Mike talks with Nashville producer, artist, and songwriter Tyler Cain. Tyler has also been the touring guitarist for Big & Rich, Darius Rucker, Ashley Monroe, and Billy Currington. Tyler also shares...
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Ep. 21: Staying Focused
Mike discusses the importance of staying focused to help achieve your musical goals in 2021.
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Ep. 20: James McMurtry
WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 20! Mike talks with legendary songwriter James McMurtry. Stephen King has said James is “the truest, fiercest songwriter of his generation”. In this episode, you’ll see why. James shares his...
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Ep. 19: Forest Whitehead
Mike talks with songwriter, producer, and guitarist Forest Whitehead. Forest shares how he made connections when he moved to Nashville and ended up producing Kelsea Ballerini’s first record.
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Ep. 18: Jaret Reddick
Mike closes out 2020 with Jaret Reddick, lead singer of the band Bowling For Soup. BFS is best known for singles like “Girl All The Bad Guys Want”, “1985”, and “High School Never Ends”. Jaret shares about his writing...
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Ep. 17: Aubrey Hays
Aubrey has been a favorite of NPRs Tiny Desk Contest and a staple in the Austin music scene. Mike and Aubrey talk about vulnerability in songwriting and how she finds inspiration for it.
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Ep. 16: Keith Jeffery
Episode Notes
This week, Mike talks with Keith Jeffery from the band Atlas Genius. Stories on how Keith got his start in songwriting, recording their first album, and exact coordinates of places you should visit in...
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