I welcome aboard a wonderful human, artist and friend, composer Tom Kitt. It’s a first for this podcast in inviting a guest back for a second appearance. As a Pulitzer, Tony and Emmy winning composer Tom and I discuss his recent album release,

Cody Weaver

Jan 21st, 2022 25m 21s

Cody Weaver joins Nick and discusses being a proud Florida denizen challenging Country music from far outside of Nashville’s boundaries. This fiercely independent country artist and I also discuss building a successful career outside of Nashvil

Cory Henry

Jan 14th, 2022 31m 1s

Cory Henry joins Nick to discuss his newest record Something To Say which is nominated for a Grammy this year. Additionally, he has garnered 3 additional Grammy nominations for his contributions to Kanye West’s Donda and Eric Bellinger’s New Li

Jade Jackson + Aubrie Sellers

Jan 7th, 2022 36m 30s

Jade Jackson and Aubrie Sellers join Nick to discuss having put their solo careers aside to collaborate as a duo and their new record Breaking Point. Bringing together their backgrounds steeped in music, this record mixes up a California 70’s

Nina Ljeti

Dec 31st, 2021 31m 20s

Nina Ljeti of the band Kills Birds speaks to Nick about their newest album Married. The Los Angeles Times calls it “a confrontational rock record” and with its ringing guitars it displays the best of punk music. We further discuss her songwriti

Dar Williams

Dec 24th, 2021 43m

Dar Williams joins Nick this week. Dar has earned praise as one of America’s most talented singer-songwriters. Her new record I’ll Meet You Here is some of her best work yet. We discuss her writing rituals, authoring the book What I Found In A

Yola

Dec 17th, 2021 37m 36s

Powerhouse singer Yola joins Nick to discuss her debut album Walk Through Fire which earned her four Grammy nominations including a Best New Artist nomination. Her latest album Stand For Myself is also nominated for a Grammy and produced by the

Daniel Tashian

Dec 10th, 2021 1h

Uber producer Daniel Tashian joins Nick to discuss his new EP It’s A Snow Globe World filled with original holiday songs by guest artists such as Rita Wilson, Karen Elson, Patty Griffin and Sarah Buxton. Daniel has won a couple Grammys for his

Neal Francis

Dec 3rd, 2021 35m 23s

Neal Francis joins me this week to discuss his new record In Plain Sight. Learning piano at an early age, he has gone on to master the Yamaha CP70. Neal discusses how music redirected him from studying architecture, living in a church’s parish

Mike Carnes

Nov 26th, 2021 47m 4s

Mike Carnes joins to discuss what it's like to be a principal audio engineer for category disruptors such as Beats and electric vehicle company Rivian. From his time as head of audio at Beats/Apple onto his current position designing complete a

Che Pope

Nov 19th, 2021 44m 18s

Che Pope joins Nick to discuss his many occupations: Grammy-winning Producer, Songwriter, Executive and Entrepreneur. His work on seminal records and with talent such as Ye, Dr Dre, Lauryn Hill, 50 Cent, Wyclef and The Weekend has led to many h

Jeffrey Smith

Nov 12th, 2021 44m 3s

Dr.Jeffrey Smith and Nick go all the way back to high school. His current venture is a visionary participatory platform that tens of millions of music creators and fans use monthly.. CEO & Co-founder of Smule, Jeffrey discusses his vision for p

David Turner

Nov 5th, 2021 47m 41s

David Turner speaks to Nick about his newsletter Penny Fractions, an overview of the music market as it stands near the end of 2021, the UK Parliamentary inquiry into the major labels and other things affecting the global music streaming ecosys

Josh A

Oct 29th, 2021 48m 4s

Josh A joins Nick to chat about racking up over 700 million streams, his newest project Lonely Vibes, his efforts to fight being commoditized as an artist and his building a huge fan base as an independent artist. Follow our social media channe

Dez Money

Oct 22nd, 2021 25m 22s

Musician Dez Money speaks to Nick about mastering all aspects of recording, his new single Give Me All You Got and carving your own identity when your father was one of Rock N Roll’s legendary singers and performers. Follow our social media cha

Alex Dugan

Oct 15th, 2021 31m 13s

Culture War’s Alex Dugan comes aboard to discuss his band’s new EP Teche, his segue from film school to music, alternative radio success and understanding TikTok. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don’t forget to take a minute to revi

Brian Slagel

Oct 8th, 2021 46m 54s

Metal Blade Founder/CEO Brian Slagel joins Nick to chat about the highs and lows of starting a record company, remaining fiercely independent, launching careers of bands like Metallica, Slayer, Goo Goo Dolls and the extension of the Metal Blade

James McMurtry

Oct 1st, 2021 23m 13s

Revered Singer-Songwriter James McMurtry joins Nick to discuss his new record The Horses And The Hounds, his very lyrical songwriting and the recent passing of his father, novelist Larry McMurtry. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don

Erika Wennerstrom

Sep 24th, 2021 31m 23s

Heartless Bastard’s singer-songwriter Erika Wennerstrom joins Nick to discuss songwriting, her new record A Beautiful Life and getting beyond shyness as a performer. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don’t forget to take a minute to r

Jenna Andrews

Sep 17th, 2021 45m 8s

Songwriter and producer Jenna Andrews joins Nick to have a conversation regarding her transition from artist to songwriter, contributing to huge pop hits by BTS, Benee & David Guetta and her own show The Green Room. Thanks for listening! Tune i

Lyle Owerko

Sep 10th, 2021 1h 29m

Photographer and artist Lyle Owerko joins Nick to discuss maybe one of the most iconic photos ever: his Time magazine cover image of the second jet hitting the World Trade Center South tower on September 11th, the impact and trauma that came wi

Jesse Dayton

Sep 3rd, 2021 52m 37s

Jesse Dayton and Nick discuss his unique guitar style, collaborations with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson, Rob Zombie, his upcoming book and our beloved city of Austin, TX. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don’t f

Jade Puget

Aug 27th, 2021 28m 46s

AFI Guitarist and Songwriter Jade Puget joins Nick to discuss all things AFI, their new record Bodies, his creative process and the band’s secrets to staying relevant with their music. Thanks for listening! Tune in next week and don’t forget to

Jordan Miller

Aug 20th, 2021 1h 9m

Jordan Miller joins Nick to discuss being the Founder of BreatheHeavy.com the #1 Britney Spears fan site, her conservatorship, politics and players in her case and Jordan’s long time advocacy for Britney’s release. Follow our social media chan

Joshua Henry

Aug 13th, 2021 36m 44s

After studying music theater in college, Joshua Henry headed to New York with a dream: to be the best performer he could be. Two years later, he won a Tony as a member of the cast of "In The Heights" on Broadway. Grab a front-row seat as Nick a