Aaron Mitchell of An Awful Mess shares the journey from his first band to building a new project, surviving lineup changes, creating Desert Grey Music Festival, and releasing their upcoming album Better Off Without You.

Kelly Fox shares how she turned her love of concert photography into a touring career and how losing too many earplugs led to founding her own jewelry company.

Justin Bolognino of META shares how he built immersive experiences for Goose, Luna Luna, and Spirit Lake at Suwannee Hulaween, while also launching his new platform Unreality. From branding Brooklyn Bowl and selling his prior agency to SFX, we cover how storytelling, synchronicity, and feel always come first.

Hannah from Truss shares how their DIY ethos, live show energy, and supportive Cleveland scene helped the band go from college gigs to opening for Everclear and Anberlin. We also dive into their new album Fluorescence and building safe spaces in rock.

Recorded live at Game On Expo, this panel features Ryan, Daphne, and Emily as we explore how creators can build inclusive and diverse communities both online and offline. From tabletop games to streaming and community moderation, they share real world strategies for making sure everyone feels welcome and respected.

In this "off the cuff" episode we dive into accomplishments made with the podcast so far this year, what we're improving upon, and what we have planned next.

Jack Mangan shares his journey from musician and early podcaster to founding SLAM (Support Life and Music), a nonprofit tackling mental health in the music industry. We also explore his time in the metal scene, writing for the Metal Hall of Fame, and interviewing legends like Mike Nelson and Neil deGrasse Tyson.

Filmmaker and podcaster Chris Price reflects on over 1,000 podcast episodes, navigating creative pivots from streaming on Twitch to film, and the discipline it takes to follow through on big ideas.

Kris Roe reflects on The Ataris' 17-year album gap, their new single and music video “Car Song,” and how rebuilding after COVID, personal loss, and burnout reignited his passion for music.

Recorded live at The NAMM Show 2025, this panel features professionals from across the podcasting and production world including Jenn Liang-Chaboud (Shure), Chris Laxamana (formerly of The Adam Carolla Show, now with Yamaha), DJ Cova (Tweak Music Tips), and Steven Leavitt (The Language of Creativity). Together, they explore how studios, producers, and creators can expand into podcasting from gear setups and remote workflows to building community, monetization, and creator/brand relationships.

Ute Lemper reflects on her four decade career as a globally acclaimed vocalist, composer, and actor. We discuss her bold reinterpretation of Kurt Weill, the weight of German history in her work, and how staying true to her creative instincts has led to timeless collaborations with artists like Tom Waits and Elvis Costello.

Eric Weiner, founder of The Wild Honey Pie, shares how his blog evolved into a creative agency connecting artists, fans, and brands through curated experiences. We explore building community, gaining artist trust, and adapting through shifts in the music industry.

Musician Mia Asano shares how going viral was only the beginning. We dive into her transition from violin performance major to social media phenomenon with over 5 million followers, touring artist, and mental health advocate. From learning video editing to booking her own shows, Mia reveals what it takes to build a long term career rooted in community, collaboration, and compassion.

In this special interview filmed at The NAMM Show, creative director RA Beattie shares his path from film production and web development to having a key role at Breedlove Guitars. We also discuss adventures in sustainable sourcing and RA shows off one of their 12-strings featured at the convention.

Recorded live at Game On Expo, this panel features returning guests Daphne Greene and Emily Grieve as we explore how gaming influences branding from visual style and culture to personal identity. Even if you’re not a gamer, we break down what makes a brand feel authentic and be used in fresh, unexpected ways.

Michael Sherman, VP of Business Development at Feature.FM, shares how he transitioned from booking college shows to building artist-first tools in music tech. We dive into his early management years and the value of failing fast.

Nikita, founder of Maildoso, shares how failing at seven startups taught him the power of cold outreach. We dive into how Maildoso helps scale cold emails, common outreach mistakes, and why trial by fire builds better entrepreneurs.

Matt Becker of modern rock band Off Guard shares how a spontaneous TikTok post led to a career-changing DM from Alan Day of Four Year Strong, who would go on to co-produce their latest EP, Complex Machines. We also discuss growing up on Long Island’s DIY scene and balancing mental health in a band.

In this special interview from The NAMM Show floor, Connor Taylor, Product Line Manager for On-Stage, shares how persistence and networking helped him transition from Guitar Center to shaping gear for musicians, podcasters, and creators. We also discuss the power of product design and On-Stage’s latest innovations including a travel amp and the ultimate all-in-one guitar utility vehicle.

Hope Georgiou, co-founder of HG Media, shares the key mindset that propelled her from intern to senior manager in just three years. We also dive into the transition from corporate to launching her own agency focusing on Snapchat.