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Song Exploder

Hrishikesh Hirway

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Song Exploder is a podcast where musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording. Hosted and produced by Hrishikesh Hirway.
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Books and Boba

Potluck Podcast Collective

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Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.
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The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of Jewish YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005. Host: Heidi Rabinowitz Sponsors: Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, Florida & the Association of Jewish Libraries
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This is a weekly podcast about the craft of songwriting hosted by Berklee College of Music Professor Scarlet Keys. She takes deep dive into the craft, technique and art of songwriting in conversations with eminent songwriters, producers, and other creatives asking questions only a songwriting professor would ask so listeners can walk away inspired and armed with clear and actionable tools and techniques they can apply to their songwriting.
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Poet Major Jackson is your guide on the pathways to feel and understand our common journey – through poetry. In sharing poems, we take a moment to pause and acknowledge the world’s magnitude, and how poets illuminate that mystery. Join The Slowdown for a poem and a moment of reflection in one short episode, every weekday. Produced by APM Studios in partnership with The Poetry Foundation and supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. Ma ...
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Let's learn songwriting! Learn to write impactful and meaningful songs by writing great melodies, lyrics that move your listeners, and arrangements and chord progressions that evoke the right emotions.Do you want to write emotional and powerful melodies? Learn to write incredible melodies, regardless of your musical background.Do you wish you could write incredible lyrics that move your listeners? Learn how to write great lyrics that are worthy of being framed and hung up on your wall.Want t ...
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Sharing my love of song, writing lyrics, art, photography, life & the people I meet along the way & our stories. Being the wife of a musician and songwriter myself, I am learning about the music business. Sharing those stories of those I meet. An experienced artist and photographer sharing my visions, work and that of my friends. A lover of life with many stories to tell. I hope you will join me on this journey.
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Unstacked

Unstacked Podcast

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Unstacked is a library podcast presented by Sarah Burris (Northwest Regional Library System- FL) and Stephen Efird (Huntsville Madison County Public Library - AL). Listen to author interviews as they unstack new book releases, their creative writing process, and what they love about libraries! Earlier episodes are literary conversations as we ‘unstack’ what’s happening in the greater literary world, provide genre recommendations, what we are reading/watching, and what is happening in librari ...
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This is a live weekly chabura in Woodmere, NY. Each week we listen to a song, then we tie the song into the parsha or the current zman, and then we listen to the song a second time with a deeper appreciation. At the end we write a teffilah to help concretize the message into our heart. Come join the experience. Please email YirmisChabura@gmail.com with any questions or comments Check out the other podcasts Likutei Moharan Rebbe Nachman Bitachon For Real Nesivos Shalom Working on Middos Nesiv ...
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Songcraft is a bi-weekly podcast that brings you in-depth conversations with and about the creators of lyrics and music that stand the test of time. You probably know their names, and you definitely know their songs. We bring you their stories.
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Welcome to the Song Saloon! Hi, I'm Jordan Smith Reynolds. I'm an LA based singer-songwriter interviewing artists I admire. If you love discovering new music, listening to intimate live performances, and conversations exploring the creative process…you’ve come to the right place! Each episode of the Song Saloon features an artist through the lens of a song. It starts with a live performance, followed by an interview with the songwriter about the featured song, and ends with the final recorde ...
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The Writing Worship Podcast - For Worship Songwriters

Krissy Nordhoff, The Writing Worship Team

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The Writing Worship Podcast is a resource for Kingdom songwriters everywhere to grow in their worship songwriting craft and hear from trusted voices in the Christian music industry. Hosted by our leadership and featuring teaching from our annual conference and interviews from our online “Writing Club,” we invite you into our community to learn and grow with us. Everyone has a seat at the table.
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Kickstart Your Book Sales Podcast

Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle

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Welcome to the Kickstart Your Book Sales podcast with USA Today bestselling authors Russell Nohelty and Monica Leonelle, where you’ll learn how to supercharge your book sales, go aggressively wide, and take your author career to the next level.
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LP: Uncovered is a music podcast in which musicians delve into the writing and recording process behind one of their albums. The album is dissected track by track, uncovering the inspiration behind every song. Each episode is produced and edited by host and creator Lauren Plant.
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My name is Nick Viall and I host The Viall Files, a podcast that one anonymous reviewer called “surprisingly insightful and substantive.” The Viall Files explores all things dating and love - from post-breakup healing to salacious texts - in our three (and sometimes four) weekly episodes. Ask Nick - Every Monday, listeners navigating a challenging yet relatable interpersonal circumstance--from a 2 year situationship to a blowout fight with their mom to a friendship feud to reigniting intimac ...
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Mandatory Music

Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich

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Welcome to Mandatory Music! A podcast about the craft of music. Join Mike and Sebastian as they unravel the depths of song writing, musicianship and great artists. Each season centres on one particular band, with a deep dive into specific songs that delve into their creation, sound and complexatity. It is within song and harmony, melody and rhythm that our emotional heartbeat echos. It has been said that "Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the i ...
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Top Hill Recording Podcast

Neil Johnstone/Earl Bowman

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Whether you write music, record music, play music.......or just LOVE music, this podcast is for you! Note: Mix equal parts Top Hill Recording Podcast and bourbon. Visit "One Shot One Mic One Song" on YouTube to hear artists from this podcast recorded live with a minimalist one mic approach from the past. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tophillrecording/support
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Serene Chaos

Alvaro Cortes Jr.

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My name is Alvaro Cortes Jr, and I invite you to join me on this zany journey that is independent comic book creating. This is my creative process in my own words, in my own world.
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The show is a great excuse for Torg to invite interesting people to come on the podcast and share their story. Episodes often involve the Torg brother-sister combo of Anne and Bill. Listeners can count on learning something and at least a couple of laughs. Conversation abounds!
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Paul McCartney talks about his life and song-writing through the prism of 10 key lyrics, including The Beatles’ classics All My Loving, Eleanor Rigby and Penny Lane. This is a unique insight into the life and art of Paul McCartney from his book The Lyrics, read in an entertaining and intimate way by the man himself. Produced by John Wilson.
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Hey there! Are you a music lover? If you are, then you're going to love "Chatting Tracks" - the ultimate destination for all things music! Whether you're a die-hard fan, a budding artist, or just someone who loves to jam out to their favourite tunes, this podcast is perfect for you. Join our host, Robbie, as he interviews musicians from all decades and takes a deep dive into the history of some of the biggest hits. So, what are you waiting for? Come join us and let's chat some tracks! Hosted ...
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I’m Tim Rose and I’ve been writing songs for over 50 years. Each episode I’ll feature two or three songs that I’ve written over the years on a particular theme or subject or I'll interview someone who has been a key influence on me and my songwriting and performing. In the podcast I’ll explain what I am doing in each song, where they came from and the circumstances under which they were recorded. In interviews I'll explain how we met, how the interviewee became involved in music and how they ...
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Before a song is released, a record is produced, or a chorus is written, the musicians that write them think. A lot. They live. A lot. And they feel. A LOT. Hosted by award-winning interviewer and radio host Sofia Loporcaro, Before the Chorus dives into the stories and experiences that shape these artists, and ultimately, the music we hear.
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50 Bad Songs is a behind-the-scenes look at the process of writing songs and creating music. Each episode, you will hear a conversation be transformed into a new song.
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The Magic of Songwriting with Francesca de Valence

I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence

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Ever wish you had a songwriting mentor with over two decades of experience encouraging and supporting your songwriting success? 'The Magic of Songwriting' is all about helping you reconnect with and experience the transformation, joy and magic of songwriting to become the songwriter you’ve always dreamed of being. In this podcast, award-winning songwriter, educator, and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence, guides you to have songwriting breakthroughs. In her solo episod ...
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Emerging Form

Christie Aschwanden

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Emerging Form is a podcast about the creative process in which a journalist (Christie Aschwanden) and a poet (Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer) discuss creative conundrums over wine. Each episode concludes with a game of two questions in which a guest joins in to help answer questions about the week's topic. Season one guests include poets, novelists, journalists, a song writer, a circus performer, a sketch artist and a winemaker. emergingform.substack.com
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Ever wondered why some people seem to have a gift for music? Have you wished that you could play by ear, sing in tune, improvise and jam? You are in the right place. Musicality Now is a mix of interviews and teaching, featuring some of the most inspiring and insightful musicians and music educators, talking about how to learn the core inner skills you need to feel like a "natural" in music and enjoy freedom, creativity and confidence. Topics include: Playing by ear, Singing in tune, Jamming ...
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Keen to find your next favourite book? Or have you ever wondered what it's really like to work in an indie publishing house? Then welcome to the Ringwood Publishing Podcast! We're part of a non-profit press based in Glasgow, and every Saturday we meet with authors, staff and more to discuss all things books and publishing.
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The Indie Author Showcase

Spectral Ink Productions

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Welcome to the grand debut of the Indie Author Showcase! Join us as we spotlight talented independent authors, dive into the challenges and triumphs of the indie author’s journey, and explore the ins and outs of writing and publishing!
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How does Elton John write such incredible chord progressions? What is it that made Lennon and McCartney songs so distinctive, so that they became the songwriting legends they're now known for being? And what does Sting and Radiohead do differently in their songwriting that you can learn from? These are just a few of the fascinating topics covered b…
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►► Download the 6-Step Lyric Writing Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist/ In this episode of the Songwriter Theory Podcast, we talk about the power of parallelism in your lyrics, why bridges are the perfect song section to start utilizing modes and borrowed chords, the art of subtly different song structure in our songs, non…
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This time on Before Your Very Ears, hosts Sean Watkins and Peter Harper give love a chance. Helping them learn the ways of love is Nick Thune, comedian and musician, who spearheads the songwriting session—but not before sharing some of the best bird-related jokes you’ll ever hear. The trio settles on a Steve Jobs-ish strategy of starting with the f…
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Despite being known across the globe as an R&B and Soul-Pop focused artist, Ian Janes was a Semi-Finalist on SiriusXM’s Top of The Country contest, and wrote a Blues song on Matt Andersen’s 2023 JUNO nominated Blues album, “Matt Andersen and the Big Bottle of Joy”. His music has been streamed millions of times across ……
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Today’s poem is Wind Poem by Song Yu, translated by Chloe Garcia Roberts. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “During moments of political crises, I think of wind, how conflicts arise and unfold. Today’s poem, written some 17 centuries ago, effectuates a storm. In the very structure of its sentences, the poem en…
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Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode with a written Ask Nick about Hot Tubs. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller’s boyfriend has an unrequited crush. Our second caller wants to remove the bouquet girl out of the wedding video. And, our third caller’s sister came out of the closet an…
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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …
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We talk WNBA All Stars vs USA Olympic Team, look back and ahead on the WNBA season, and then look ahead to the upcoming Paris Olympics on this week’s Torg Stories Podcast episode. What were some of the top reasons the game was entertaining? Torg’s choice for First Team: Second Team: Notable Left Off: Anne, […]…
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Our episode today focuses on C.L. Clark’s short story “You Perfect Broken Thing” for how the character's stakes shape the barriers facing her. We use this story to examine how to tell the difference between barriers versus stakes. We also examine how to do this in a compressed space– whether that’s a short story, a single scene, or a compressed tim…
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What makes a great song great? If you've ever wondered how songs are put together, and how much it's careful, intentional craft vs. mysterious divine inspiration, you're going to love today's episode... In this section of Benny Romalis' (HowToWriteSongs.org) masterclass at Musical U, he explains how to "think like a car mechanic" in your songwritin…
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On our mid-month check in for July 2024, we recap some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, as well as get some updates on the latest Books & Boba pick to get picked up for TV and which books by Asian authors made it into the New York Time's best 100 books of the century! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: Seen: The …
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Feral Vices, a dynamic two-piece alternative rock band from Louisville, Kentucky, has carved out a unique sonic identity. Influenced by a diverse array of bands such as Queens of the Stone Age, Refused, The Jesus Lizard, and The Dillinger Escape Plan, lead singer and guitarist Alexander Hoagland, along with drummer Justin Cottner, deliver a fresh a…
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Today’s poem is Pando Aspen Clone by Jacqueline Balderrama. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “When lost, truth is, someone always rescued me from my disorientation. Today’s poem reminds me that we are a single body, reliant on each other to find our way.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdo…
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Like the show? Hate the show? send us a text We are back with the fourth instalment of our Sleep Token series. This week we explore the captivating track "Alkaline" from their Sophomore album, This place will become your tomb, and uncover its hidden meanings. Mandatory Music is proudly hosted and produced by Michael Heide and Sebastian Kwapich Cont…
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Unstacked with Sarah (Bay County Public Library) and Stephen (Huntsville-Madison County Public Library). Join us for an interview with bestselling author, Heather Webber. We'll discuss her new novel, A Certain Kind of Starlight, that will release on July 23, 2024. This book set in a small Alabama town of Starlight will be sure to wrap you in a hug.…
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Today’s poem is Act of Gratitude by Cyrus Cassells. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Reading poems that strike big-hearted notes of the ecstatic have me celebrate my own victories and joys, small things in life that are meaningful, yet unnoticeable to the distracted eye: a child’s hug at the end of bedtime, …
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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap! It’s an exciting episode, as Kevin and Franklin Jonas join us to obsess over the Bachelorette. Meanwhile, Daniela from Love Island USA, has just left the villa and wants to spill her tea. “I think what Tom’s doing is terrible.” Start your 7 Day Free Trial of Viall Files + here: https://viallfiles.supp…
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Today’s poem is Voice Clear As by Kemi Alabi. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Long ago, I knew I needed a new conception of heaven. The one with pearly white gates and winged angels from my youth in church just wasn’t working for me. I mean, I get clouds and blue skies as symbols of ascension from earthly p…
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Horns? LINKS Watch our latest Grouse House series Trope RPG https://bit.ly/TropeRPG Follow @theauntydonnagallery on Instagram https://bit.ly/auntydonna-ig Become a Patreon supporter at http://auntydonnaclub.com/ CREDITS  Hosts: Broden Kelly, Zachary Ruane, & Mark Bonanno   Guest: Thomas Zahariou Producer: Lindsey Green Digital Producers: Nick Barre…
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Join Christopher for an official unveiling of the cover design for the new Musicality book, as well as some exciting hints of things to come! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/312 Links and Resources: • The Musicality Book - Register Now! • Mus…
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Carter Vail is a musician, producer, and video creator. His fast-paced, lighthearted short-form songs have garnered him hundreds of thousands of followers across social media. His new album, 100 Cowboys, combines upbeat music with emotional lyrics that document a difficult breakup. Carter shares his songwriting process, thoughts on collaboration, a…
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Today’s poem is But Beautiful by Rodney Terich Leonard. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Some poets aim for meaning and clarity of emotion. And then, the best does that and more. They also play language as though words were comprised of tones and notes, as though the poem were a musical composition. They tre…
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Welcome back to The Viall Files: Reality Recap. Today we have Liv Walker from Love Island USA and Brett from Jenn’s the Bachelorette. Then we get into our household headlines: teeth whitening sponsorships, Gypsy Rose’s baby, Bachelor in Paradise returning, and the RHOC premiere. “It was an absolute dumpster fire of a tragic season last year.” Start…
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I spoke with songwriter & fellow Canadian Donovan Woods about his new record 'Things Were Never Good If They're Not Good Now'. On the album, he is brutally honest - he brings the same level of honesty to our conversation. We discuss the problems with creating an image of 'perfection', opening up to a partner about one's feelings, & the power of sax…
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Today’s poem is Each Morning Again by Rose McLarney. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “My daily routines present no surprises; they keep the beat of my life. The foreseeable brings me comfort. I typically stick to the script of the previous day. But writing poetry is something that disrupts my set pattern. Co…
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Welcome back to another episode of The Viall Files: Ask Nick Edition! We start off the episode discussing the concept of work wives and work husbands. Then we get to our callers… Our first caller feels bad for breaking up with her boyfriend while he’s in rehab. Our second caller’s Dad doesn't want her to serve liquor at her wedding. And, our third …
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Write better songs faster! Clay & Marty's 10-day video series will help you level-up your songs and finish them faster. CLICK HERE to begin! SongTown Press Books: Mastering Melody Writing : Check It Out Song Building: Mastering Lyric Writing : Check It Out The Songwriter’s Guide To Mastering Co-Writing : Check It Out Hosts: Clay Mills : Facebook : …
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Today, we’re focusing on C.L. Clark’s “The Cook,” as we explore external and internal expression. We chose this story because it's a remarkably physical and touchable story with myriad sensory details. While the audience gets very little information about what Clark’s characters are thinking, you can still understand their internal landscapes by wh…
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Did you know, there's one scale which is even more important and powerful than the major scale? And the best part is, it's not a more complex or advanced one - it's actually simpler! Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. In this episode: …
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Eclectric is a rock quartet from Louisville, formed in December 2022 at Bellarmine University. The band features Lance Oliphant on guitar, Micah Davisson on bass, Matthew Seelye on guitar, and Lucas Wheatley on drums, with all three members sharing vocal duties. Known for their powerful songs that blend lyrical vulnerability with musical excellence…
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On this episode, we sit down with author K. X. Song to talk about her newest novel, The Night Ends with Fire, an epic adult fantasy inspired by the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, The Legend of Mulan, and Chinese folklore, following the adventures of a young woman, touched by the Azure Dragon, who enters the army as a man to escape her fate as a wom…
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Today’s poem is Naïve by Tim Seibles. The Slowdown is your daily poetry ritual. In this episode, Major writes… “Today’s deeply reflective poem encourages a return to ourselves as open and loving, even at the risk of seeming dewy-eyed and idealistic.” Celebrate the power of poems with a gift to The Slowdown today. Every donation makes a difference: …
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In this riveting episode of the Indie Author Showcase, we delve into the post-apocalyptic world crafted by K. C. Cordell in the novellas "So You Survived the End of the World." Join us as we navigate through Cordell's compelling narratives, exploring themes of survival and the author's quirky sense of humor. Our hosts provide an in-depth review of …
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