Episodes

Kendra Erika finds her 'inner James Bond'
Feb. 15, 2026

Kendra Erika finds her 'inner James Bond'

Kendra Erika joins me again on the podcast. This time out, Kendra takes on James Bond with her own interpretation of the track, “Golden Eye,” which is part of the album, “License To Thrill-The James Bond Songbook.” We talk ab...

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Bluesman, Singer-Songwriter Stew Cutler
Feb. 1, 2026

Bluesman, Singer-Songwriter Stew Cutler

Stew Cutler has been releasing original albums featuring his signature blues styles for years, but there's always been one thing missing from his canon: an album composed mostly of covers. That goal has been achieved with the...

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Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon are 'Together Again'
Jan. 11, 2026

Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon are 'Together Again'

Folk singer/songwriters Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon discuss their collaborative album, "Together Again." Following their previous collaboration, "Together," the duo had so much material that a follow-up was inevitable. Our...

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Minneapolis teen artist Mira Babal
Dec. 14, 2025

Minneapolis teen artist Mira Babal

Minneapolis-based artist Mira Babal joins me to talk about her success as a young singer/songwriter/musician and performer. We talk about her adventures in live performance including singing the National Anthem at Target Fiel...

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Singer-Songwriter Paul Schalda talks about what's happening "Lately"
Nov. 23, 2025

Singer-Songwriter Paul Schalda talks about what's happening "Lately"

Paul Schalda, a singer-songwriter-musician now based in North Texas, discusses his debut solo album, "Lately," with me. We delve into the creation of the record, which fuses country, folk, and soul harmonies. Paul also shares...

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Collective Soul bassist Will Turpin
Nov. 16, 2025

Collective Soul bassist Will Turpin

Will Turpin from Collective Soul joins me to talk about his time with the band as a bassist, their new documentary, “Give Me A Word,” touring, running a recording studio + more. Collective Soul scored myriad hits worldwide wi...

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New York Singer-Songwriter-Multi-Instrumentalist John Brodeur/Bird Streets
Nov. 9, 2025

New York Singer-Songwriter-Multi-Instrumentalist John Brodeur/Bird St…

Brooklyn-based Singer/Songwriter/Musician John Brodeur joins me to talk about his latest project under the alter ego known as Bird Streets. We talk about Bird Streets’ origins as well as the new release, “The Escape Artist.” ...

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Larissa Vale from the band Black Satellite
Oct. 12, 2025

Larissa Vale from the band Black Satellite

Larissa Vale from the band Black Satellite joins me to talk about their new release, “Aftermath,” going on the road + a special Halloween show. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tftc-with-bo...

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Lauri Ylönen from Rasmus talks about being a 'Weirdo'
Sept. 28, 2025

Lauri Ylönen from Rasmus talks about being a 'Weirdo'

The Rasmus frontman Lauri Ylönen joins me to talk about the Finnish band’s new album, “Weirdo,” recording, touring + more.

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Singer/Songwriter Maia Sharp talks 'Tomboy'
Sept. 21, 2025

Singer/Songwriter Maia Sharp talks 'Tomboy'

Singer/Songwriter Maia Sharp returns to my #podcast to talk about her 10th solo album, “Tomboy,” touring, life in #Nashville, the thrill of covering U2's "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." Maia has a number of coll...

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John McCutcheon finds his 'fiddling roots'
Sept. 14, 2025

John McCutcheon finds his 'fiddling roots'

Folk Singer/Songwriter/Multi-instrumentalist John McCutcheon appears again on my podcast. In this episode, we discuss his new album “Long Journey Home: a Century after the Mountain City Fiddlers Convention,” another passion p...

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Kristofferson: 67 Astounding Songs Author Richard Somma
Sept. 7, 2025

Kristofferson: 67 Astounding Songs Author Richard Somma

After decades of teaching math, Richard Somma embarked on a new journey: becoming an author. His dream culminated in Kristofferson: 67 Astounding Songs, a book four years in the making. This beautifully illustrated volume del...

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Asheville Singer Songwriter David Wilcox talks about "The Way I Tell The Story"
Aug. 31, 2025

Asheville Singer Songwriter David Wilcox talks about "The Way I Tell …

Asheville-based Singer/Songwriter David Wilcox joins me to discuss his new album, “The Way I Tell The Story,” the inspiration behind the deep #lyrics + meaning behind many of the project’s songs. David is joined by major tale...

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Author Mark Brend talks about his new book about cult hero David Ackles
Aug. 17, 2025

Author Mark Brend talks about his new book about cult hero David Ackl…

Author Mark Brend joins me to talk about his latest book called “Down River: In Search of David Ackles.” Singer/Songwriter/Musician David Ackles is a forgotten cult hero/singer/songwriter/musician. Ackles put out four albums ...

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Ross Thorn, Minnesota Singer-Songwriter talks new album + more!
Aug. 10, 2025

Ross Thorn, Minnesota Singer-Songwriter talks new album + more!

Minnesota-based Singer/Songwriter/Musician Ross Thorn joins me on the podcast to talk about his new album, “Fitting In,” Minnesota music, artists + more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tf...

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Musician Brayden Baird wants to know, “Lord, why do you do these things to me?”
July 27, 2025

Musician Brayden Baird wants to know, “Lord, why do you do these thin…

Brayden Baird is a producer/studio genius who also creates his own albums. His latest is titled, “Lord, why do you do these things to me?” This talented Brooklyn-based artist joins me to talk about the new project, performing...

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Jazz Pianist Aimee Nolte
July 20, 2025

Jazz Pianist Aimee Nolte

Aimee Nolte is a jazz pianist, singer and teacher. She joins me to talk about performing, teaching music, songwriting, recording and more. Check out this conversation with the talented, hard-working California-based artist. B...

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Comedian/Author JT Habersaat
July 6, 2025

Comedian/Author JT Habersaat

JT Habersaat, known as the Godfather of Punk Rock Comedy, has spent decades innovating within the comedy scene. Beyond stand-up, he's authored several books, with his newest release being "Doing Time: Comedians Talk Stand-Up....

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Lawrence Gowan from Styx
June 29, 2025

Lawrence Gowan from Styx

Lawrence Gowan, Styx's keyboardist extraordinaire, returns to the podcast! We'll dive into the "Brotherhood of Rock Tour," their latest album "Circling From Above," and his experiences with the band. Join us for a lively disc...

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Kevin Hanson from The Fractals
June 16, 2025

Kevin Hanson from The Fractals

Kevin Hanson, an accomplished singer-songwriter-musician, was a member of Huffamoose, a 1990s alt-rock band that played Woodstock '94 and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien." Since then, he's been busy with The Fractals, an alter...

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Bob Dylan maven talks about his latest book, ‘Decade of Dissent’
May 26, 2025

Bob Dylan maven talks about his latest book, ‘Decade of Dissent’

Author Sean Egan joins me to talk about his latest book which discusses Singer/Songwriter/Musician Bob Dylan’s impact from the mid-1960s through the mid-1970s. We take a deep dive into the impact of classic Dylan works includ...

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Firefall's Jock Bartley returns to talk about "Friends & Family 2"
May 19, 2025

Firefall's Jock Bartley returns to talk about "Friends & Family 2"

The band Firefall scored huge hits with “You Are The Woman,” “Just Remember I Love You,” “Strange Way,” + “Cinderella.” I speak with original member Jock Bartley about their major success + latest album, “Friends & Family 2,”...

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Singer-Songwriter-Musician Ron Sowell
May 4, 2025

Singer-Songwriter-Musician Ron Sowell

West Virginia is proud to have so much talent within its borders including Singer-Songwriter Ron Sowell. Ron talks with me on my podcast to talk about his new album “Dance Till The Music Stops,” as well as his work on NPR’s “...

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The HercuLeons featuring Andrea Zonn and John Cowan
April 20, 2025

The HercuLeons featuring Andrea Zonn and John Cowan

Andrea Zonn and John Cowan have been making music for decades. Whether John is performing with the Doobie Brothers or Andrea playing with James Taylor, both keep busy with their own projects. The two joined forces to create T...

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