Guest host Stephen Brackett (Flobots) joins Mona for a conversation with David Boyd, the lead singer of Danish alternative rock band, New Politics. David shares his experience growing up immersed in B-Boy culture in Copenhagen, training hours a

(S2) #21 Damian McGinty on Pursuit of Passion and What it Taught Him About Work Ethic

Sep 2nd, 2020 31m 26s

Can you imagine winning a karaoke competition at just 4 years old? Damian McGinty can, and he hasn’t looked back since. As the youngest member of Celtic Thunder, Damian had a crash course in the entertainment industry. By learning the self-di

(Interrupted)Jami Duffy on Trying Out a New Artistic Endeavor

Aug 12th, 2020 18m 45s

Jami Duffy is an artist by heart and trade. The emotional build-up of the pandemic allowed her to step out of her comfort zone and try a new medium.

(Interrupted)Brian Corrigan on the Beauty of Small Town Life

Aug 12th, 2020 14m 4s

Creative placemaking strategist Brian Corrigan reflects on the beauty of the slow pace and connection to nature in rural towns, and how he thinks Denver could benefit a bit from the "stop and smell the roses" mentality.

(Interrupted) Amy Fitz Doyley on Living in China During the Pandemic

Aug 12th, 2020 15m 12s

Amy Fitz Doyley made the move to China to teach English shortly before the pandemic hit. What has life been like for her since? Amy discusses the move, the pandemic, and how she's managed to find solidarity despite the ban on protesting.

(Interrupted)DJ Alf on Finding New Outlets in the Digital Realm

Aug 12th, 2020 14m 52s

DJ Alf of 93.3 KTCL and Forty Five Plus One shares a creative new way he found to connect during social distancing- reading bedtime stories online.

(Interrupted)Jenny LaJoye and a New Outlook on Songwriting

Aug 12th, 2020 15m 5s

Songwriter and musician Jenny LaJoye wrote a series of one minute long "gentle songs" that changed their perspective on their songwriting process.

(Interrupted)Mona Lucero's Newest Creations

Aug 12th, 2020 15m 8s

Fashion designer Mona Lucero shares how she shifter her business and creativity to cater to the new health and safety needs Coronavirus brought.

(Interrupted) Virgil Dickerson on Finding Connection Through a New Business Idea

Aug 12th, 2020 15m 11s

Virgil shared over 500 jars of free Kimchi, making new friends, gathering treasures, and finding inspiration along the way.

(Interrupted)El Javi Gains a New Perspective on Music

Aug 12th, 2020 15m 42s

Guitarist El Javi may have lost live gigs for a while, but he's gained a new purpose.

(S2) #19 Opiuo on the power of a supportive community

Mar 26th, 2020 27m 13s

Oscar, aka Opiuo is an electric DJ. who grew up in the beautiful country of New Zealand, and has become a well-known artist with a fan base that spans far beyond his homeland. He took time out of his busy schedule to chat with us about the peo

(S2) #18 Rachel Blumberg of the Decemberists on Goal Setting and Enjoying the Process

Mar 12th, 2020 32m 50s

You might know her as the drummer for the hit indie rock band The Decemberists. Rachel Blumberg was seemingly born with an affinity for music. This affinity has carried her through classical music concerts to DIY rock shows, all the way to the

(S2) #17 JJ Italiano on carving a path of your own.

Mar 5th, 2020 36m 25s

Meet JJ Italiano. JJ grew up right here in Colorado, and is now a well known producer, artist manager and producer. After being expelled one too many times knew he needed to take things into his own hands to craft an alternative lifestyle where

Thomas Gobena aka Tommy T. on Ethiopia and the life of a traveling bassist

Feb 27th, 2020 32m 28s

Thomas Gobena aka Tommy T. is a bassist known for his work in Gogol Bordello. He joined us to chat about the birth of his passion for bass while growing up in Ethopia and how it led him to the career he has now. He also touches on the danger of

(S2) #16 Sunny Jain of Red Baraat on finding a passion as a child and seeking solidarity.

Feb 20th, 2020 34m 15s

Acclaimed jazz drummer, composer and dhol player Sunny Jain is most recently known for his work in the band Red Baraat. He took the time to join us in the studio today to discuss what it was that sparked his passion for the drums at age 10 and

(S2) #15 Dan Cummins on channeling rebellious energy into art.

Feb 13th, 2020 35m 28s

Dan Cummins experienced some changes in his young life that caused a lot of anger. His anger showed up in crime...until he found comedy.

(S2) #14 Sage Francis on hip hop and personal sacrifice.

Feb 5th, 2020 30m 29s

Underground rapper and record label CEO Sage Francis joined us to share how his lonely journey as a hip hop fan fueled his passion for cultivating a successful career in music. As a special bonus he shares one of his first songs, a Mother's Da

(S2) #13 Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine: On anarchy, starting guitar and a mothers support

Oct 24th, 2019 16m 9s

The legendary guitarist and activist Tom Morello performed at the Gothic Theater last October where our team was able to talk with him in a brief remote interview. This episode is short but still packed with stories and advice from one of the w

(S2) #12 Jade Simmons: On classical piano, influential teachers, and Black Beethoven at SXSW

Aug 29th, 2019 34m 24s

The multi-talented Jade Simmons is well-known for inspiring people across the nation and we were lucky enough to have her stop by our studio to share her wisdom and story with us. Listen in to hear how Jade has been conquering life since she wa

(S2) #11 Zac Barnett of American Authors: On high school bands, musical theater & your college crew

Aug 8th, 2019 33m 25s

Welcome to Season 2 of My Youth on Record. Today’s episode brings us into the creative mind of a man who’s been writing and performing since the 7th grade. Tune in for a glimpse into how this top artist found his roots as a kid, and never let h

#10 Gary Steuer, CEO of Bonfils Stanton Foundation: On puce uniforms, the arts, & NYC as a teen

Feb 28th, 2019 26m 46s

Gary Steuer is a Denver arts champion, a national arts guru, and an all around good guy. He’s spent his life in and around the arts, as a fan, and advocate, and a champion of creative expression as the tie that binds communities together. In th

#9 Live from Grandoozy Music Festival in Denver, CO. 2018

Feb 11th, 2019 29m 21s

We sent our amazing co-hosts to Grandoozy to capture stories about what music meant to festival goers when they were teens. From stories of redemption and healing, to learning more about the self through lyrics that touched their lives, our gue

#8 Ben Wysocki of The Fray: On drums and diapers, faith and family, and punk rock potpourri

Feb 6th, 2019 40m 12s

Ben Wysocki has been gigging semi-professionally since the sixth grade. His audience, at the time, was his church congregation on Sunday mornings. Ben’s musical pallet expanded when he went from a private Christian school to a public high schoo

#7 Dan Aid of Authority Zero & Showtime’s SMILF: On punk, pop, accidents, triumph, and pink bunnies

Jan 31st, 2019 25m 38s

Our good friend Dan Aid stopped by the studio today. Dan is an artistic force - beginning his life as a musician in the 6th grade, and now making his television debut on Showtime’s SMILF. He has a special way of bringing us all into the heart o

#6 Part Two - Kalyn Heffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp: On self care, legos, and finding community

Jan 21st, 2019 23m 41s

We’re back with the forever funky, always entertaining Kalyn Herffernan of Wheelchair Sports Camp. We didn’t want our conversation with Kalyn to end, and in part two of our interview we learn about her teenage life, and about how music and acti