Episodes
EP56. Lyle Owerko
Photographer and artist Lyle Owerko joins Nick to discuss maybe one of the most iconic photos ever; his Time magazine cover image of the second jet hitting the World Trade Center South tower on September 11th, the impact and trauma that came with that day, his successful Boombox project and the future of the NFT marketplace.
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EP55. Jesse Dayton
Jesse Dayton and Nick discuss his unique guitar style, collaborations with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Rob Zombie, and his upcoming book and our beloved city of Austin, TX.
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EP54. Jade Puget
Guitarist and Songwriter Jade Puget from multi-platinum band AFI joins Nick to discuss all things AFI, their new record Bodies, his creative process and the band’s secrets to staying relevant with their music.
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EP53. Jordan Miller
Jordan Miller joins Nick to discuss being the Founder of BreathHeavy.com the #1 Britney Spears fan site, her conservatorship, politics and players in her case and Jordan’s long-time advocacy for Britney’s release.
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EP52. Joshua Henry
Tony-winning Broadway performer Joshua Henry talks working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on "Hamilton" and "In The Heights", going from college to Broadway in less than two years, producing his new album "To Grow" with Neff-U over Zoom, finding creative inspiration from his family during the pandemic, and his respect for the talent of D'Angelo.
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EP51.Colin Hay
Known worldwide as the frontman for 80s legends Men At Work, singer/songwriter/producer Colin Hay has spent the last several decades acting, producing, and enjoying the freedom of being a solo artist. Join Nick as he and Colin discuss the meteoric rise and anti-climactic fall of Men At Work, how growing up Scottish makes a person naturally musical, his upcoming tour, and the inspiration for "I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself", his new collection of covers of some of his favorite songs.
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EP50. Billy Mann
Billy Mann wasn't content being just a multi-platinum songwriter. As an entrepreneur he's formed companies that promote and brand artists across the social media landscape, and as a devoted father he's championed legislation for people on the autistic spectrum. Join Nick as he and Billy cover a wide range of topics, from spending twenty years as Pink's collaborator and friend, to his eye-opening days as an executive at EMI, to Billy's helpful advice and creative rituals for aspiring songwriters.
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EP49. Jonathan Wolff
Leaving home at seventeen with years of musical training under his belt, composer Jonathan Wolff hit the ground running in Hollywood and never slowed down. Sometimes working on a dozen TV shows at once, he created theme songs and/or scores for dozens of classics such as "Seinfeld", "Will & Grace", and "Married... With Children." Join Nick as he and Jonathan discuss his early musical training in Kentucky, performing live on the sitcom set, and the importance of having a business plan as a working musician.
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EP48.Jeremy Dutcher
While working on a student research project, anthropologist and musicologist Jeremy Dutcher came across a vast archive of his indigenous peoples' songs recorded on hundred year old wax cylinders. That incredible discovery set him on a life-changing path of cultural education, identity politics, and the creation of "Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa", his Polaris Prize and Juno Award winning debut album. Join Nick as he and Jeremy discuss the preservation of native heritage, touring Canada with an orchestra, and celebrating the intersection of cultural and identity issues.
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EP47. Maggie Rose
Thrown into the Nashville music machine as a teenager, singer/songwriter Maggie Rose came to realize that her creative aspirations had outgrown the rigid confines of the Music Row scene. Rebranding both herself and her musical style, Maggie has evolved an independent style and an open mindset that transcends artistic boundaries, resulting in the genre-blending songs on her incredible forthcoming album "Have A Seat". Join Nick as he and Maggie discuss recording in Muscle Shoals, the joys of meeting new artists through podcasting, and fighting for equality and recognition in the traditionally conservative country music scene.
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EP46. Sam Hollander
From an early age, songwriter and producer Sam Hollander was more interested in who produced his favorite records than he was who performed on them. That innate love of the magic behind the music propelled him into a decades-long career as a chart-topping hit maker and genre-hopping creative collaborator. Join Nick as he and Sam discuss breaking into the New York music scene, growing up on a diet of Mingus and Skynyrd, his life-changing move to Los Angeles, and sharing a love of yacht rock with his daughter.
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EP45. Nelson George
Over his long creative career, multi-hyphenate Nelson George has worked with Baz Luhrmann, Misty Copeland, and even Williie Mays on a variety of critically acclaimed projects. Join Nick as he explores the highlights of Nelson's amazing life, a life spent immersed in the worlds of music, literature, and film.
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EP44. Tom Petersson
As one of the founding members of legendary power pop band Cheap Trick, bassist Tom Petersson's unique playing style contributed a vital component to their fifty years of rock 'n roll success, resulting in number one hits and a Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction. And the hits keep on coming, as the band has just notched its highest-charting album ever, the newly-released "In Another World", during a global pandemic! Surrender to Nick and Tom as they dish about five decades of music, camaraderie, and making it all about the fans.
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EP43. Charlie Benante
At an early age, Charlie Benante had two driving passions: music and art. And he turned those childhood dreams into an amazing career. Not only has Charlie spent the better part of four decades as a musician, pounding the drums for metal legends Anthrax, he expressed his artistic nature by taking an active interest in the artwork and design of their album covers. And when the pandemic hit, he channeled his existential funk into collaborating on a series of cover songs that resulted in his new album "Silver Linings". Enjoy a strong cup of Charlie's coffee as he and Nick discuss the state of the music industry in 2021, teaching today's young women to believe in themselves, and finding love with a fellow nerd.
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EP42. DC Glenn
Most people would be satisfied with having recorded one of the most successful songs in music history, but not DC Glenn. Landing in Atlanta in the early 1990s just as the city's music and club scene was booming, DC and his partner Steve Roll'n formed the hip hop duo Tag Team, whose first single "Whoomp! (There It Is)" quickly became both a massive worldwide hit and a cultural milestone. But DC wasn't about to stop there. He spent the following years learning and mastering a dizzying number of skills and professions, everything from fashion photography to voice acting to public relations. And despite a twenty year legal battle, and a global pandemic, his "never stop moving" attitude resulted in 2020 being one of his most successful years ever. Join Nick as he and DC revisit a career that grew out of seeds of positivity DC planted throughout his incredible life. Sprinkles!
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EP41. Gary Louris
Emerging from the fertile Minneapolis scene of the 1980s, Gary Louris and his band The Jayhawks made a name for themselves with their unique blend of country and alternative rock influences. Over the following three decades, Gary created an impressive body of work, both as a producer and a solo artist, channeling both skills into the writing and recording of his new solo album "Jump For Joy". Join Nick as he and Gary cover a wide array of topics involving the ever-changing music industry and what it takes to remain inspired as a songwriter.
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EP40. Robert Finley
Think it's too late in life to follow your creative dreams? Then let Robert Finley show you how it's done. Over six decades as a student, a soldier, a carpenter, and a family man, he made sure the blues remained a part of the fabric of his life. But when he was forced to retire due to failing eyesight, Robert decided that it was time to take his music seriously. An impromptu jam session led Robert to a deal with Fat Possum Records, and the beginning of his new career as a recording star at sixty-one years of age. Join Nick as Robert reminisces about his amazing life and the lessons learned along the way, a life that has taken him from rural Louisiana, to touring the world with legendary session musicians, to the upcoming release of his new album "Sharecropper's Son".
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EP39. Rick Beato
Come for the music... stay for the knowledge! Rick Beato's career has taken him on an amazing journey, from the halls of academia, to hits on the Internet. After several years of performing and producing in Atlanta, Rick developed a broad curriculum of training programs that help people of all ages learn about music. This natural inclination to teach, coupled with his extensive knowledge of music theory, led Rick to create a successful YouTube channel that delivers an entertaining mix of pop culture and education to millions of subscribers. Join Nick as he and Rick swap war stories about the early days of grunge, the ups and downs of social media, and building an audience in today's unpredictable online world.
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EP38. Fancy Hagood
He's born-and-raised Southern. He's proudly queer. He's unabashedly pop. But Fancy Hagood is about to show the world that he's much, much more. Finding chart-topping success at an early age through collaborations with Ariana Grande and Dr. Luke, Fancy decided to walk away from an industry dictated by fearful executives that wanted to pigeonhole him and his music. Six years later he has emerged with his debut album, "Southern Curiosity", an amazing collection of songs that uses his unique musical voice to tell his story as a queer man. Join Nick as he shares Fancy's inspiring journey, a journey that took him from the suburbs of Arkansas to the beginnings of what promises to be an incredible musical career.
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EP37. Saul Millan + Caleb Michel
Drawn to the desert enclave of Tucson for its diverse music scene, Saul Millan and Caleb Michel joined their considerable talents to distill their mutual love of Latin American pop, jazz, and cultural music into the distinct sounds of Los Esplifs. Since 2018 they've recorded and released two albums and several EPs, all the while spreading the Los Esplifs philosophy by sitting in with local legends like Calexico and Orkesta Mendoza. Join Nick as he and Caleb and Saul go deep into the current political landscape, the importance of Cuba to Latin music, and the incredible generosity of their fellow Arizona musicians.
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