Season 1

My good friend, George Heathco, a Houston based musician, and composer, and I catch up on his latest projects, how he deals with being stuck when composing, and getting real about imposter syndrome and taking charge of one's ...

Leah Roseman is a professional violinist, educator, and host of the podcast Conversations with Musicians with Leah Roseman. It was a delight to chat with her about her musical upbringing, what she finds inspiring, music she e...

Malcolm Bruce, composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist sits down to talk about the honor of recording and being part of the upcoming tribute album to Cream, Heavenly Cream: A Tribute to Cream. Malcolm is the so...

It was a pleasure to chat with Sara Lautman about her creative process, what inspires her, art gear, and delving into social injustices in the art and creative worlds. Sara Lautman is an illustrator, cartoonist, and teacher i...

Rodney O'Quinn, Foghat's bassist since 2015 sits down to discuss their newest album SONIC MOJO, as well as reminiscing about tour life, the time he stepped away from music, and more. Biography (from Foghat website) At 5 years...

Angelo Mincey is a talented pianist, vocalist, and beloved educator currently completing his Bachelor’s degree in Texas. In his short tenure in undergrad, he has already performed internationally, and was the 2021 Semi-Finali...

Vickie Lan is a writer, and host of Speculative Sandbox, a podcast that delves into writing tropes with industry professionals. This appearance marks Vickie's return to the podcast. She catches me up on what she's been doing ...

According to his website, Jeff Daly is a writer, artist, cartoonist, director, animator, producer, paper engineer, lecturer and competitive duck herder (the last one’s a joke). In addition to those pursuits, Jeff gives back t...

Firstly, I want to thank all the guests and listeners for supporting the show thus far! 100 episodes is a huge milestone and I am honored to reach it, and look forward to what else is in store for the …

Steve March-Tormé returns to shoot the breeze about baseball, future projects, and upcoming concerts, and more in this fun episode! Steve joins a small cohort of guests who've made return appearances, and it's a delight to ho...

John Head is a Board Certified-Music Therapist, and a member of the Music Therapy team at Houston Methodist Hospital system. He joins the already illustrious list of Music Therapists who have been a guest on this show, and it...

Pasadena Playhouse, the official State Theater of California, is internationally recognized for its significant role in the development of American theater. One of the most prolific theaters in the country, the Playhouse has ...

Lance Lopez was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. At the age of 12, he moved to Dallas to live with his mother, and then on to New Orleans, two years later, to reside with his father. By the age of 14, …

Tony Mantor is an established and successful American singer-songwriter, pianist, podcast host and record-charting music producer who is celebrating working in Nashville for more than 30 years. The Madison, Maine native first...

Jane McCarry, a brilliant Scottish Actor, known for the comedy show STILL GAME, (and one of my all-time faves) joins to show today to dispense words of wisdom, and share funny stories. She's a delight and I cannot wait to …

Hybrid author, and one of my besties, Cheyanne Young returns to the show to discuss new projects, her love of puzzles, and gently scold me about the importance of outlining in one's writing process. Don't miss all the banter,...

Jessica Kuba is a Board Certified-Music Therapist located in Salem, Oregon. After earning her Masters in Music Therapy from Montclair State University, Jessica has spent the past decade exploring the use of music therapy with...

Robin Anderson is a multi-passionate freelance musician, singer, pianist, teacher, composer, singer-songwriter, recording artist, & arts advocate. She is a social media consultant and content creator based in Columbia, Missou...

John Lawrence "Jack" Canfora is an Award-Winning American playwright, actor, musician and teacher. After receiving his dramatic training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he began his career as an actor in regi...

At 20 years old, Mathias Lattin won 1st place at the 2023 International Blues Challenge in the band category and was awarded Best Guitarist by the judges. Mathias Lattin is a product of the Houston ISD Fine Arts magnet progra...

Maryanna Sokol is a Board Certified-Music Therapist and talented Singer/Songwriter. She joins the show to discuss current projects, the power of songwriting both in her work, and personal life, digs into the creative process,...

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The brilliant author and playwright, John Cotter returns to the podcast mere weeks before his memoir, LOSING MUSIC hits the shelves. We discuss a myriad of subjects, and always, his deep introspection is a delight. Tune in, a...

Olivia Krodel is a graphic designer, obtaining her degree from High Point University. Her work has been featured across a variety of media from newspaper ads, to freelance work such as fun designs for this very podcast on th...