“What if everything just turns out ok?" Visit with Nashville songwriter Melody Walker in this latest episode of River of Suck podcast with an ear to the challenges of being a musician in a changing world. Join the conversation as Melody shar

35 - Darol Anger - Reserve of Amazingness

Dec 10th, 2023 51m 42s

Dive into the River of Suck as fiddle legend, Darol Anger, shares hard-earned wisdom with River of Suck listeners in this fun and insightful episode. Delving into his personal odyssey through time with the violin, Darol explores the significan

34 - Jacob Jolliff - Extension of the Hang

Nov 16th, 2023 1h 5m

Live from Fiddle Hell Massachusetts, Andy chats with contemporary mandolinist Jacob Jolliff! From bluegrass to jazz, Andy and Jacob compare notes on their time at Berklee with John McGann, the evolution of their musical goals, the magic of list

33 - Christian Howes - Becoming a Better Friend to Yourself

Sep 15th, 2023 54m 18s

Violinist, educator, and composer, Christian Howes, joins host, Andy Reiner, on an exploration into the River of Suck. Together, they delve into the art of setting achievable goals, and of finding the best ways to approach practicing. Christian

32 - Judy Hyman - Better Than Last Week

May 22nd, 2023 55m 39s

Join host Andy Reiner and his special guest Judy Hyman in this live episode at Fiddle Hell Online as they explore the journey of her band, The Horse Flies. From working as a librarian to becoming a film scoring composer, Judy shares her experi

31 - Julian Carr - Swan Dive Superhero

Apr 12th, 2023 53m 10s

Julian Carr explains that being a professional skier and cliff jumping world-record holder is less about being fearless than you might think. Sharing his experiences with host Andy Reiner, Carr relays how being cool, calm, and collected in the

30 - Kween Werk - Inclusive Spaces

Mar 15th, 2023 1h 22m

Being unique in a society that sets expectations and ingrained biases can be a difficult task. However, Kween Werk, our guest, illustrates how her individuality enables her to thrive in her surroundings. As a social justice activist and environ

29 - Jason Anick - There Is No Top of the Mountain

Dec 28th, 2022 1h 9m

Join jazz violin virtuoso, Jason Anick, as he shares his personal journey through the River of Suck. Jason and host, Andy Reiner, explore strategies for reframing shortcomings, navigating comparisons to others, and reimagining the growth mindse

28 - Chris Turner - Harmonica Traveler

Nov 2nd, 2022 1h 38m

Sit down with harmonica master, Chris Turner, as he recounts his wild and often misadventurous stories with host Andy Reiner. Together, they discuss profound topics such as the ways which music keeps us alive, how art is bigger than what we mak

27 - Martha Mooke - Vibe Wizard

Sep 1st, 2022 47m 44s

Embark on a magical journey through the universe of sound guided by the Vibe Wizard herself, electric violist Martha Mooke. Martha has created musical arrangements for the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and Sturgill Simpson, performed alongside Elton

26 - Melissa Tong - Sometimes My Feelings Come Out Of My Eyeballs

May 25th, 2022 57m 27s

New York-based musician Melissa Tong, joins River of Suck podcast host, Andy Reiner, for a deep and vulnerable coversation LIVE at Fiddle Hell Online. Follow Melissa’s journey from her experiences with racial and achievement bullying to her roc

25 - Tracy Silverman - On The Dartboard

Apr 12th, 2022 1h 25m

Six-String Electric Violinist, Tracy Silverman, shares deep thoughts about the emotional side of his musical journey. From the future of string playing to tales of suffering. Learn about high level performance mind techniques. Listen to host

24 - Bonnie & Taylor Sims - Shade Follows The Sun

Jan 9th, 2022 1h 15m

Sharing horror stories from their musical pasts, musicians Bonnie and Taylor Sims (of Everybody Loves An Outlaw) invite host Andy Reiner into their Colorado living room for deep conversations in the River of Suck. Confidence and anxiety feedbac

23 - Jason Lai - You're Not Broken

Oct 29th, 2021 1h 30m

Travel along the River of Suck with host Andy Reiner and guest Jason Lai for a stunning meditation on the two inescapable qualities of being alive – life and death. Composer, performer, and speaker, Jason shows the importance of vulnerability a

22 - Olivia Meikle - You Don’t Need A Dream

Sep 29th, 2021 1h 14m

Welcome back to the River of Suck Podcast! Join host Andy Reiner and guest Olivia Meikle as they dive deep into their own experiences swimming in suck. Co-host of WhatsHerName, professor, writer, Olivia explores into the struggles of producing

21 - Billy Contreras: A Heartbeat’s Favorite Tune

May 27th, 2021 54m 7s

What is the first step to getting better at something? Realizing you suck at it. Recorded live from a blue-skied park in Nashville, Billy Contreras and host, Andy Reiner, discuss shoving off the shore into the River of Suck and paddling through

20 - Jonathan Scales - Hallway of Possibilities

Sep 5th, 2020 1h 11m

From Lurkin’ in the parking lot outside Flecktones concerts, to recording and performing with Victor Wooten and Bela Fleck, composer and steel pannist, Jonathan Scales, has surpassed his biggest dreams, yet found them to be a beginning, rather

19 - Josh Holder - Fear Is My Business

Jul 31st, 2020 58m 11s

Recorded deep in the mine shaft of the Frightmare Compound Haunted House, River of Suck podcast episode 19 is a journey into fear with owner, Josh Holder. After a Halloween season working as a scare actor, host Andy Reiner asks: who goes to ha

18 - Joe Buckner - Fighting Solves Everything

Jul 1st, 2020 50m 56s

How does one manifest success? When is it the right time to take a chance on yourself? What is the point of engaging in conversation - especially when the other participant holds diametrically opposed views? This episode traces the rise of

17 - Che Apalache - Sing About A Better World

May 27th, 2020 1h 6m

Masters of music as a platform to bring about change and empathy, Che Apalache sings about a better world. In one of the last golden moments of bands touring in 2020, this Grammy-nominated string band, with members from Argentina, Mexico and t

16 - Enion Pelta-Tiller - An Improvised Life

May 1st, 2020 55m 57s

Open your mind to an improvised life with special guest, fiddler Enion Pelta-Tiller. Together, host Andy Reiner and Enion examine the struggle of staying positive while playing one of the world’s hardest instruments and share secrets of how to

15 - Kristen Ulmer - Fear and the Art of Swimming with Thought Piranhas

Mar 22nd, 2020 1h 9m

Discover the meaning of life as Kristen Ulmer reveals her incredible solutions to living with fear and anxiety .. AKA being a human. In this life-changing interview, Kristen shares her spectacular insights gained from her meteoric rise from pr

14 - The Johnny Miller vs. J Robert Miller Paradox

Feb 24th, 2020 54m 29s

From Electrician to Musician - from beginner to professional - J's incredible rise from bluegrass fan to sharing the stage with Yonder Mountain String Band is the epitome of swimming the River of Suck - forging ahead with unstoppable passion, n

13 - Temple Grandin - Think Simple

Jan 20th, 2020 1h 4m

What can we learn from someone who thinks in pictures? For the premiere of Season 2, Andy Reiner interviews Dr. Temple Grandin - an animal scientist, author, public speaker, and inspirational figure to the autistic community. How do we solve

12 - Alex Hargreaves - Live from Fiddle Hell

Dec 28th, 2019 37m 46s

Alex Hargreaves and Andy Reiner share tunes and talk shop - live at Fiddle Hell with the River of Suck Swim Team! Dueling twin fiddles set the scene with improvised musical moments. With an enthusiastic studio audience, good vibes abound for