Zach Schonfeld is a freelance writer, journalist, and critic. He wrote a book titled How Coppola Became Cage and is on the pod to talk about the astrology and works of the one and only Nicolas Cage. Zach is a Libra Sun // Pisces Moon // Scorpio Rising. What We Talked About: Truly Batshit: The Secret History of ‘Vampire’s Kiss,’ the Craziest Nicolas…

This American songwriter and producer has written for and with Darius Rucker, Lady Antebellum, Jewel, Pat Green and Guy Clark. He joins the show to discuss his career of writing for himself and for other artists.

Ed Roland is the creative force behind this legendary American rock band, he stops by the show to discuss the unlikely way that the band broke and their three decade career thereafter.

This songwriter has recorded for RCA and Interscope Records, and toured with AWOLNATION, Third Eye Blind, and Dashboard Confessional. Recently, she has had to navigate the unexpected medical condition of sudden hearing loss. An inspirational story from an inspirational artist.

This native of Ontario has written and recorded platinum singles of his own, while also remaining a contributing member of the legendary rock band Styx.

This founding member of the wildly popular group Lake Street Dive joins the show to discuss her new solo project, her early years learning the upright bass, and composing with a group.

This celebrated film and television actor who spent nine seasons on How I Met Your Mother on CBS, is well on his way to establishing his career as a recording artist.

This celebrated young bluegrass outfit from Montana has toured with Goose, Infamous Stringdusters, Greensky Bluegrass and many others.

This California native pulled a stint in Dirty Projectors, and then formed the band Coco before striking out on her own.

This bandleader recounts their humble origins in Lubbock, having their song "Taste" take off on local radio, and their wild musical journey ever since.

Maia Friedman is a multi-instrumentalist and musician who plays in Coco, the Dirty Projectors, and releases solo music. Maia is a Scorpio Sun // Libra Moon // Aquarius Rising. Today we chat about the music and astrology of Leonard Cohen, Judee Sill, and Ludwig van Beethoven. What We Talked About: Coco - 2 (Album) // Coco - Self-titled (Album) // Co…

This newly formed super group features Grammy award winning guitarist Eric Krasno of Soul Live, Otis McDonald and bass player Mike Chiavaro. The conversation was taped live at the 2023 Park City Song Summit.

The accomplished songwriter, guitarist, and record producer reflects on cutting his teeth with his father's band, The Allman Brothers, and blazing his own path.

This songwriter has had six Number Ones on the Canadian Country charts and also performs as an actress on television shows on AMC and Netflix.

This hard-touring group got their break when the T.V. sensation Yellowstone featured their music. They're out now with a brand new record, "Norther".

The roots music icon joins our show to discuss his early punk years with The Nuns, touring with John Prine, and his latest album "Echo Dancing".

This East Nashville troubadour has shared the stage with John Prine and Justin Townes Earle stops by the show to discuss her new album.

The new album "Sketch of a Promised Departure" is out today. Here's a small taste of it. Head to joepugmusic.com to hear more.

Ellis Ludwig-Leone is the composer behind this indie rock collective that has a string of critically acclaimed albums to their name.

The creative force behind this legendary rock band opens up about his years on the road, getting sober, and writing his new memoir, "Red Letter Days".

Bryan Bassett has been a contributing member to Foghat, Wild Cherry, and southern rock luminaries Molly Hatchet. He joins the show to discuss his five decades in music.

This native of North Carolina was once an integral member of Band of Horses and is now back to releasing his own critically acclaimed solo albums.

This artist hails from St. Louis and has toured with the Swell Season, Ben Folds, and many others.

Jay Clementi is a chart topping songwriting who has written for Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley, Martina McBride and many others. He joins our show to talk about the foundation he creatively works with to help veterans tell their own stories through song.

We were joined by Paul Janeway at the Park City Song Summit to discuss his group's meteoric rise to prominence and his creative process.

This American string band from Minnesota excels with an emphasis on songcraft and lyricism.