Episodes

  • Spencer Connatser And Folk
    Apr 30 2019

    My friend Spencer joins me to talk about how where he grew up influenced the music he listens to and how he shares music with his family today.

     

    Featured Songs:

    • My Blinded Heart - Mandolin Orange
    • Misty - Caamp
    • Murder in the City - The Avett Brothers
    • Calling Long Distance - Matthew And The Atlas
    • He's Fine - The Secret Sisters
    • Father Mountain - Calexico & Iron & Wine
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    39 mins
  • FNGRNLS And Aggressive Music
    Apr 16 2019

    Electronic musician FNGRNLS (Zach Shrout) joins me to talk about growing up a metal fan and expanding into other music with an edge as he developed his own craft.

    Featured Songs:

    • Breathe - HAELOS
    • KKS - Kool Savas
    • Sister Electric - Saint Agnes
    • Exhumed - Zola Jesus
    • Say Hello - Fuzz

     

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    38 mins
  • Wild Harbors And Spontaneous Song Selections
    Apr 2 2019

    The band Wild Harbors (Chris And Jenna Badeker) joins me to talk about listening to music in the car as kids and stumbling upon new songs in different places.

    Featured Songs:

    • Can't Help the Way I Feel - Lily & Madeleine
    • Street Fighter Mas - Kamasi Washington
    • I Just Wasn't Made for These Times - Kat Edmonson
    • Then He Kissed Me - The Crystals
    • Season's Trees (feat. Norah Jones) - Danger Mouse and Daniele Luppi
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    46 mins
  • Carl Wayne Meekins And His Country Influences
    Mar 19 2019

    My friend and songwriter Carl Wayne Meekins joins me to talk about how he became a Country music fan and how the genre influences his songwriting and his life. 

    Featured Songs: 

    • Postcard From Paris - Glen Campbell
    • Thought About You - Tim McGraw
    • Don't Forget To Remember - Bee Gees
    • Stripes - Brandy Clark
    • A Better Place - Glen Campbell
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    37 mins
  • Jordan Phillips of Apollo LTD and Mixing Nostalgia With Newness
    Oct 30 2018

    Jordan of Apollo LTD joins me to talk about making and enjoying music that hearkens back to earlier days but still feels in-the-moment. 

    Featured Songs: 

    • Grant Green - Mr. Jukes feat. Charles Bradley
    • Forgive You - Leon Bridges
    • Once In A Lifetime - The Night Game
    • Everyone Acts Crazy Nowadays - Unknown Mortal Orchestra
    • Goodbyes - Jorja Smith
    • Heavy, California - Jungle

     

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    51 mins
  • Season 1 Finale: New Discoveries
    May 8 2018

    On the Season 1 finale, Ben shares a few songs discovered from Spotify's recommendations based on the songs played during the season.

    We'll be back soon with Season 2. Happy Listening!

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    27 mins
  • Justin Morgan And Songs For Film & Television
    Apr 24 2018

    Songwriter and producer Justin joins me to talk about influences from Big Band to Punk and shares some music used in films, television shows, and commercials.

     

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    54 mins
  • Tracy Roberts And Aesthetic Pillows
    Apr 10 2018

    Organizational consultant Tracy joins me to talk about ambient music and how he uses it as his soundtrack for the workplace. 

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    48 mins