Why We Make Stuff

Today on the show I talk with Arthur Alligood about how he got into songwriting, the value of music theory, and his latest project he's raising support for on Kickstarter. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Arthur's Links: Website Kickstarter Instagram Facebook Twitter

Jordan and I met through one of Joy Ike's cultivator chats a few months ago. I heard him talking about how he was considering starting a podcast, and I was just getting ready to launch mine. I knew I wanted to have him on at some point to talk about it, and here it is. […]

Had a great chat with Dorothea Taylor about her Instagram and Tik-Tok fame, her love of teaching music, and more about drumming! Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Dorothea Taylor Links: Tik-Tok Instagram YouTube

Joy Ike is one of my favorite singer/songwriters ever and is this week's guest. She talks about writing music during the pandemic, her mentoring program called Cultivators, and an article she recently wrote called Outside The Box, which addresses the issue of systemic racism in our country. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google […]

Nick Flora shares his story as a singer/songwriter from Nashville, a podcaster, and music mentor. We get personal about vulnerability in songwriting and in life. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Nick Flora Links: Website YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter

Caitlyn Deviney & Ben Morris from Homestead Collective talk about how they started playing music together, opening a music venue, and their recent experience playing a socially distant live show. Songs featured: “We've Got Each Other” and “Wide Awake” Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Homestead Collective Links: Website Patreon YouTube Facebook […]

I had a lovely time talking with Bill from Chords of Orion. He makes ambient music and has a thriving YouTube channel. We also chat about his new album, Rumination, and other stuff like Frippertronics. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Chords of Orion Links: Website YouTube Facebook Twitter Instagram

Hope you enjoy this conversation I had with Garrett Rode, aka “The Lost Harmony” about being a music teacher, professional pit musician, and ambient guitarist. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts The Lost Harmony Links: Bandcamp YouTube SoundCloud Facebook Instagram

In this episode, I talk with Sam about the inspiration for his latest song, “How Long,” and racism in America. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Sam Arias Links: Website Instagram Facebook YouTube

In this episode, I talk with Matt about how he got started playing music, how things have changed performing live, and how he defines success as a musician. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Matt Wheeler Links: Website Facebook Twitter Instagram

In the first episode, I talk with Dave Mantel of Naal about his new project, Phases. You can support this project by going to patreon.com/naalmusic. Listen on: Apple Podcasts/iTunes | Spotify | Google Podcasts Naal Links: Website Patreon Facebook Twitter Instagram