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Ep. 70: KiNG MALA
Nov 21, 2021
Ep. 70: KiNG MALA
Nov 21, 2021

In this season's finale episode, we talked to our new friend KiNG MALA about her cool new hat, palm reading, embracing cringe, home schooling, LGBTQ+ in Texas, opera, comfort songs, zodiac signs, villains, session dynamics, emotional LLC's, group chats, genre fluidity, elevator pitches, digital hygiene, mental illness, stranger love, simple pleasures, Tik Tok tarot, The Hex Girls, her viral song "she calls me daddy", and her recently released single "golden retriever boy".

Nov 21, 2021
Ep. 69: Jillian Rossi
Nov 7, 2021
Ep. 69: Jillian Rossi
Nov 7, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Jillian Rossi about Berklee fame, spoiling songs, impressions, Maria Landi's carrots, editor brains, cider mills, bad boba, Boston restaurants, punctuality, her viral songs ("Fever Dream"/"Give Me A Reason"), and her recently released single "Hurt Again".

Nov 7, 2021
Ep. 68: Naethan Apollo
Oct 31, 2021
Ep. 68: Naethan Apollo
Oct 31, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Naethan Apollo about Iowa's Slipknot, gym rap, post-ironic sincerity, lyrical logic, the effort of effortlessness, eye color ballads, being Nates, putting numbers in perspective, the story behind the added "e", choosing what to focus on, desensitization, saving lives, narcissism, perpetual honeymoons, Dungeons & Dragons, derechos, his songs ("To You, From Me"/"Sightsee"), and his new single "Hungry World".

Oct 31, 2021
Ep. 67: Alexa Cappelli
Oct 24, 2021
Ep. 67: Alexa Cappelli
Oct 24, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Alexa Cappelli about ripple trends, cannolis, "sosh meed", Time Square billboards, online dating in the 90's, flower chains, musical theater, Tinder bonfires, The Voice, creating stakes, escapism paradoxes, the math of being yourself, materializing ideas, hope filters, Michael Scarn, trailer living, Mermaid Club, and her songs "Forbidden" & "SAY SOMETHING".

Oct 24, 2021
Ep. 66: Em Beihold
Oct 17, 2021
Ep. 66: Em Beihold
Oct 17, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Em Beihold about fencing, moving goal posts, professional communicating, poker metaphors, fighting with Chopin, parental cameos, Regina Spektor, antidepressants, song responsibilities, existentialism, identity damage, celebrity relationships, the 46th minute, free advertising, getting lost in Mono Lake, embroidery, swashbuckling, quality decisions, and her song "Groundhog Day".

Oct 17, 2021
Ep. 65: Abhi The Nomad
Oct 10, 2021
Ep. 65: Abhi The Nomad
Oct 10, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Abhi The Nomad about caffeine addiction, risky naps, airplane movies, living nomadically, meeting his wife, Twitch gaming, losing well, jian bing, buses in Fiji, his collaborations (with Charlie Curtis Beard/Axel Mansor/johan lenox), getting hit by a taxi, and his recently released record "Abhi vs The Universe".

Oct 10, 2021
Ep. 64: Julia Gartha
Oct 3, 2021
Ep. 64: Julia Gartha
Oct 3, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our good friend Julia Gartha about Toronto's quarantine, the entire history of Dobbs Ferry, portaging, musical identity, practicing piano, women in production, her Schitt's Creek cameo, free compliments, background work, storytelling, elder years, undistracted baking, game show taxes, deaf representation, soccer movies from the mid-2000's, her collaborations (w/ Ariza, lewloh, Nate Daviau), and her recent move to Los Angeles.

Oct 3, 2021
Ep. 63: Leanna Firestone
Sep 26, 2021
Ep. 63: Leanna Firestone
Sep 26, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Leanna Firestone about Tennessee traffic, theatre kids, studded belts, Jason Robert Brown, traumatic expression, avoiding triggers, writing her musical, cults, anime, emotional labor, accurate anxiety, two Christmases, intercepted sexts, karmic pillows, lying to our journals, pirate PR, her upcoming record, and the controversy surrounding her recently released single "Diet Coke".

Sep 26, 2021
Ep. 62: Lauren Spencer-Smith
Sep 19, 2021
Ep. 62: Lauren Spencer-Smith
Sep 19, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our friend Lauren Spencer-Smith about songfighting, Noah's injury, ruining relationships, writing "Best Friend" together (w/ Geena Fontanella), earned lyrics, Clinton Kane stanning, relatable Tik Toks, Canada, The Big One, tap water, restaurant chains, American Idol, industry plants, Omegle genitalia, fancy words, growing up with social media, land pirates, money shame, body positivity, and her recently released viral single "Back To Friends".

Sep 19, 2021
Ep. 61: Tim Atlas
Aug 29, 2021
Ep. 61: Tim Atlas
Aug 29, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our friend Tim Atlas about moving across the country, east coast weather, peacoats, tour stories, dating cities, SXSW, manager appreciation, middle school dances, Super Smash Bros., time travel, Fortnite concerts, roller skating accidents, petting bees, and his recently released EP "QUOTA"

Aug 29, 2021
Ep. 60: Griff Clawson
Aug 15, 2021
Ep. 60: Griff Clawson
Aug 15, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our friend Griff Clawson about birthday cakes, quarantine hobbies, strange loops, panic attacks, Bo Burnham's "Inside", genetic creativity, bad foods, healthy habits, lyrical pronunciation, Bon Iver, inspiration, olive cravings, moist gutters, his recently released songs ("Leave Me Low" w/ Devault & "Beautiful" w/ Deepend), and his upcoming single "Haircut".

Aug 15, 2021
Ep. 59: London Mars
Aug 8, 2021
Ep. 59: London Mars
Aug 8, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our good friend London Mars about painting, couches, Oklahoma, midnight cafes, our unreleased songs, writing camps, jealousy, nostalgia, first-time listening, life plans, cryopreservation, time traveling kids, and her upcoming record (including the single "Fool For You").

Aug 8, 2021
Ep. 58: Flatsound
Aug 1, 2021
Ep. 58: Flatsound
Aug 1, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Flatsound about podcast hosting (and his show "all the space in between"), assembling a crew, making money, esoterica, cycling, juggalos, apocalyptic iced tea economies, bird names, fan boundaries, ambient tracks, long careers, naming songs, streaming royalties, giving advice, hacky sack, agoraphobia, and his recently released record "Somewhere in the Distance, Somewhere Towards the Mountains".

Aug 1, 2021
Ep. 57: Ashlynn Malia
Jul 25, 2021
Ep. 57: Ashlynn Malia
Jul 25, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our good friend Ashlynn Malia about performance feedback, dance community, Kidz Bop, unreleased songs from our first sessions together, Arkansas Walmarts, growing up with social media, meeting her producers (Andrew Weitz & Koby Berman), perfect pitch, Mattress Car, waffle breakfasts, patience, tarot, perspective (how to write hurt/edit healed), Midnight Singing, and her debut EP "rather be alone".

Jul 25, 2021
Ep. 56: The Bad Dreamers
Jul 18, 2021
Ep. 56: The Bad Dreamers
Jul 18, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our friend David Schuler of The Bad Dreamers about becoming an Angelino, opening for Transviolet, touring with The Sunstreak, Billy Mann's mentoring, working on songs for P!NK & John Legend, Grammy nominations, filmmaking, creative problem solving, playlisting, sobriety, grief, treasure hunting, horror movies, co-writing songs for the upcoming animated show Do Re & Mi (starring Kristen Bell & Fred Armisen), and his recently released record "Space and Time"

Jul 18, 2021
Ep. 55: Charlie Curtis-Beard
Jul 11, 2021
Ep. 55: Charlie Curtis-Beard
Jul 11, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our good friend Charlie Curtis Beard about Tik Tok communities, gauging progress, Alex Engelberg, growing up in Nebraska, slam poetry, Chicago rap, publicly growing, monetizing passions, Steven Universe, the origin of his "Oh My" tag, winning sad alex's remix contest for "i'm glad that you found someone (feat. gnash)", and his recently released EP "Rain In Pasadena".

Jul 11, 2021
Ep. 54: Austin P. McKenzie
Jun 27, 2021
Ep. 54: Austin P. McKenzie
Jun 27, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Austin P. McKenzie about religion, vices, fluid identities, coming out, Deaf West's Spring Awakening, sign names, election days, Dungeons & Dragons, child stars, dating Kevin McHale, summer camp, a wild accident in Big Bear, and his new single "Summer of Love".

Jun 27, 2021
Ep. 53: Charlotte Sands
Jun 20, 2021
Ep. 53: Charlotte Sands
Jun 20, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Charlotte Sands (for the second time) about avoiding tornadoes, Dollywood, pop punk's reemergence, Emilia Ali's musical parents, low pressure vocal tracking, over-assuming, redefining masculinity, street teams, strange dreams, and her recently released EP "Special" (featuring the single "Dress").

Jun 20, 2021
Ep. 52: Dillan Witherow
Jun 13, 2021
Ep. 52: Dillan Witherow
Jun 13, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our good friend Dillan Witherow about Washington, his old band, producing his friends (like Lizzy McAlpine/Laufey), lo-fi beats, poverty, Alaskan log trucks, great musicians (like Ariel Shrum/Nicholas Veinoglou/Bad Snacks), good listening, the chip on our shoulders, analog gear, label pirates, meeting Bon Iver, beer can shakers, his new project Glassell (with Josh Jacobson), and his recently released record "Before Sunrise".

Jun 13, 2021
Ep. 51: Stela Cole
Jun 5, 2021
Ep. 51: Stela Cole
Jun 5, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Stela Cole about computer souls, fork history, perfect pitch, Autotune, stage names, Atlanta, soccer, DJ features, dreams, Tik Tok nursery rhymes, fashion, the Succession theme, wake board accidents, and her recently released EP "Woman of the Hour" (all prior to her single "I Shot Cupid" going viral on Tik Tok).

Jun 5, 2021
Ep. 50: J. Maya
May 30, 2021
Ep. 50: J. Maya
May 30, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend J. Maya about Greek mythology, wordy lyricism, Harvard, cultural pressure, instincts, art inspiring art, Genius videos, theory of language, jazz violin, international pun championships, poetry sleeves, and her debut single "Achilles Heel".

May 30, 2021
Ep. 49: Michigander
May 23, 2021
Ep. 49: Michigander
May 23, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Michigander about pirate radio, plants, Michigan, high school bands, dumb jetlag, airplanes, getting to know someone, Bernie Sanders, the great state of Michigan, and his recently released EP "Everything Will Be Ok Eventually".

May 23, 2021
Ep. 48: emlyn
May 16, 2021
Ep. 48: emlyn
May 16, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our good friend emlyn about quarantine pods, adaptation, collaborating with Hailey Knox, music cities, daunting hypothetical celebrity encounters, finding her voice as an artist, lying for a truth, her dog (Banana), and her upcoming EP.

May 16, 2021
Ep. 47: Jades Goudreault
May 9, 2021
Ep. 47: Jades Goudreault
May 9, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our friend Jades Goudreault about Montreal bagels, her nomadic childhood, Hotel Cafe, aliens, meeting her producer (Pierre Blondo), driving out to LA, insomnia, bass lines, goal journaling, and her recently release EP "Motel 6".

May 9, 2021
Ep. 46: ROSIE
Nov 22, 2020
Ep. 46: ROSIE
Nov 22, 2020

In this season's finale episode, we talked to our new friend Rosie about this crazy year, Tik Tok, songs ruined by exes, multi-faceted creativity, music as a primitive survival instinct, authenticity, inconvenient inspiration, and the story behind her viral new single "Never the 1".

Nov 22, 2020
Ep. 45: Emilia Ali
Nov 1, 2020
Ep. 45: Emilia Ali
Nov 1, 2020

In this episode, we talked to our good friend Emilia Ali about healthy rescheduling, getting to know Boston, her mother's music, touring from the womb, contact typos, PornHub drums, Berklee, being typecast as a vocalist, learning how to collaborate (and her work with Val of Fiji Blue & dwilly), relationship baggage (and how to express it), kidneys dating gallbladders, day planning, pirate ancestors, being nice to yourself, Nick Smith's cover of "Loved the ocean", and the stories behind the songs she worked on with Noah ("Beautiful", "Loved the ocean").

Nov 1, 2020
Ep. 44: Neon Dreams
Oct 25, 2020
Ep. 44: Neon Dreams
Oct 25, 2020

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Frank Kadillac of Neon Dreams about moving around Canada, gaining empathy, getting raided by a SWAT team, meeting Waka Flocka, racism, Black Lives Matter, time traveling, weirdos at parties, quality gaps, self care, boxing, The Fray B-sides, and stories behind his upcoming record "The Happiness of Tomorrow".

Oct 25, 2020
Ep. 43: Miranda Glory
Oct 18, 2020
Ep. 43: Miranda Glory
Oct 18, 2020

In this episode, we talked to our college friend Miranda Glory about The Bachelor, NYC open mics, Berklee, pizza debts, EDM features, Songland, phone backgrounds, songwriting intuition, performing with a broken toe, astrology, limerence, and the stories behind her songs ("Take"/"Lost Cause").

Oct 18, 2020
Ep. 42: Molly Moore
Oct 11, 2020
Ep. 42: Molly Moore
Oct 11, 2020
Oct 11, 2020
Ep. 41: R.LUM.R
Oct 4, 2020
Ep. 41: R.LUM.R
Oct 4, 2020

In this episode, we talked to our friend R.LUM.R about puns, video games, voice acting, anime, comedians, the genius of Bill Wurtz, great lyrics, getting starstruck, the day we met in Nashville, looking back at songs, lightning in a bottle, his song with Brasstracks ("I'm Alright"), slam poetry, the pop merits of Coheed & Cambria, living day-by-day, and his debut album "Surfacing".

Oct 4, 2020
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