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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
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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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Ep. 15: Chris Ballew
Chris Ballew (former lead singer and founder of The Presidents of The United States of America) is Mike’s guest. Mike discovers how curiosity has powered and driven Chris to a creative songwriting life. Also, this...
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Ep. 14: Shelly Peiken
Two-time Grammy nominated and multi-platinum songwriter Shelly Peiken is this week's guest. Shelly shares the stories behind her hits, and she talks about how young songwriters need to stop concerning themselves with...
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Ep. 13: Taylor Muse
Mike talks with lead singer and founder of the Austin, Texas based Indie rock band Quiet Company. Taylor unpacks what it's like going through 18 drummers, his loss of faith, discovering power chords are all you need,...
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Ep. 12: Poli van Dam
Part two of talking with the LA based pop-punk band The Bombpops. Poli van Dam talks with Mike about meeting Jen, the early days of the band, and how their first performance canceled the battle of the bands at her...
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