Chit n Chat: Encouraging One Another Podcast

Katrina, says she started singing around age 5, when she received the gift of a Fisher Price karaoke machine. She grew up watching country music awards shows with her mother.

She also was encouraged by her grandparents, both of whom have musical talent.

Her first public appearance was at an open mic event when she was 14.

“It was in the old Brownsville elementary school that’s now a community center,” she says. “People were singing gospel and old-time country music.”

“My grandpa (Bill Whetsel of Mt. Pleasant) organized the Mount Tabor Homecoming,” she says. The event is a fundraiser for Mount Tabor Cemetery in Springfield Township, Fayette County. “He said, ‘You want a shot at singing, I’ll give you a shot.’”

Years later came gigs at other area fundraisers, outdoor concerts and clubs. She’s also headlined the annual Kecksburg UFO Festival. From starting with a guitar and karaoke tracks, she’s gone on to assemble a five-piece band, playing both original songs and covers.

Whetsel’s short-term career goal is to open for bigger-name country acts. In the long term, she wants to get signed to a record label and entertain military troops on a USO tour, in honor of family members who have served.

Whetsel names Reba McEntire as her favorite country performer, "Definitely Reba is my number one. She’s my mom’s favorite and mine as well,” she says. “In my opinion, she’s the queen of country music, because she changes with the times while still staying true to her country roots.”

She has been nominated for and won a number of awards, I don't believe there is a limit on what she can accomplish in the music industry. She was a awesome guest and I hope we can stay in touch and continue to share her music.

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Every Friday it's a great radio station that plays some amazing tunes and all kinds of genres.

It's always fun, encouraging and uplifting.

Thank you for joining, until next time... have a great day

  Caruso is an 8 time award-winning songwriter and Contemporary Christian artist. Since 2019 and notably, He is the leader, writer, and front man of the US  Alt/Rock Band 308 Ghost Train who have amassed over 50 million streams. Caruso has been nominated for 49 awards winning 8. He is currently signed to Grace Records Nashville and managed by Jimmy Adams and JA Promotions.

He (Caruso) will be releasing his first Contemporary Christian project on Grace Records Nashville "Musical Wind Walker" this year with the first single "My Walk and the Wind" to drop worldwide on July 28, 2023 and will be distributed by Warner Music Group. 

He has been featured in over 100 magazines, podcasts, and radio shows. 

Today I am sharing a few of his songs, "My Walk and the Wind," "The Man Who Laughs," and "Give me Jesus."

Thank you so much for all my sponsors who have been a part of this amazing podcasting journey.

I you are in the area here in Washington state, please check out these amazing businesses that are all locally owned and operated. Great customer service and awesome tasting foods and incredible service they provide.

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Taquiza 360-698-4335

Taquiza Street 360-200-7315

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Please check out WWW.CHITNCHATPODCAST.COM and you can check out each of these AMAZING businesses.

And if you are local you could place you order for some very delicious food or connect with them to place an order of whatever you need. Eat Well, Eat Local.

If you haven't subscribe or are following the podcast, please do so. You can find us on Spotify, I-Heart Radio, and many other podcasting platforms.

You can also hear the podcast on www.totalmixxradio.org,

Every Friday it's a great radio station that plays some amazing tunes and all kinds of genres.

It's always fun, encouraging and uplifting.

Thank you for joining, until next time... have a great day

Ladies and gentlemen, This episode is a tribute to a guy who has been in the music industry for nearly 40 years, and since the age of 9 he has has a love for music. He love playing, singing, teaching, sharing his words of wisdom and loves collaborating with artists from all over the world. This episode is all about my friend Raymond Hayden, Today I playing a bunch of his songs including:

God's of War- in which he collaborated with Savannah Taylor,

Bold- his wife, Jessica Lynne Witty joins in with him on amazing duet together,

The Way- with his good friend, the Chris Jones Band,

I am playing one of his solo pieces called, "Blazing Maple",

Rain, with his group Accidental Grace,

We Can Make It, Inspired by the struggle this pandemic has caused our industry, He wrote a song and put a call out on Facebook for my fellow PNW artists to collaborate on it. That call was answered quickly by 10 other artists and together we collaborated on what is now a beacon of hope…our anthem, “We Can Make it!” This song was written, collaborated on, mixed and mastered in five days. We dedicate this song to all of our fellow artists and industry peers who have been deeply affected by this pandemic. Collectively, our goal is to shed light on hope and remind our fellow human beings that we can make it through any obstacle…together. Our true power shines when we come together as a community selflessly to love one another.

All I Want with David Von Eros

Surrender with Jessica Lynne Witty

Thank you so much for all my sponsors who have been a part of this amazing podcasting journey.

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Lone Star Donuts: 360-204-5021 in Silverdale, 360-443-2600 in Port Orchard, 360-626-1164 in Poulsbo, Washington

Taquiza 360-698-4335

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Please check out WWW.CHITNCHATPODCAST.COM and you can check out each of these AMAZING businesses.

And if you are local you could place you order for some very delicious food or connect with them to place an order of whatever you need. Eat Well, Eat Local.

If you haven't subscribe or are following the podcast, please do so. You can find us on Spotify,

I-Heart Radio, and many other podcasting platforms.

You can also hear the podcast on www.totalmixxradio.org,

Every Friday it's a great radio station that plays some amazing tunes and all kinds of genres.

I have a website as well you can check out www.chitnchatpodcast.com

It's always fun, encouraging and uplifting.

Thank you for joining, until next time... have a great day

Lisa is a Christian Contemporary recording artist/songwriter who has been writing since she was a child, but God took me in a different direction when he used me to write music that will touch the world and bring people to him. Her music has encouraged and inspired people of al ages especially those who may be suffering.  She hope the words the sings from the heart will help inspired others. She states that "I hope I did my job and people enjoy my music and are blessed by every word that God has inspired her to share with others."

Stay tuned for her new album coming out in 2024, please check out her website @ www.lisamarienicole.com, for more info about her music and her podcast.

Also thank you for Jennifer Mlott for allowing me to share her song "Outcast Dreamers." She was on the show a while ago. You can go back and listen to her episode which was #66. Please check out www.jennifermlott.com for more about her and her music.

And thank you to Stuart Bedford for allowing to play his song, " The Will To Carry On." He was on episode #90, a great guy from Liverpool with a powerstory. You can find Stuart on Facebook.

Thank you so much for all my sponsors who have been a part of this amazing podcasting journey.

I you are in the area here in Washington state, please check out these amazing businesses that are all locally owned and operated. Great customer service and awesome tasting foods and incredible service they provide.

Lone Star Donuts: 360-204-5021 in Silverdale, 360-443-2600 in Port Orchard, 360-626-1164 in Poulsbo, Washington

Taquiza 360-698-4335

Taquiza Street 360-200-7315

Alex Pablo; aldentedigitals.com

19TH Hole Bar & Grill 360-813-3501

Chico Chicken & Pizza 360-550-4041

The Big Apple Diner 360-373-8242

Please check out WWW.CHITNCHATPODCAST.COM and you can check out each of these AMAZING businesses.

And if you are local you could place you order for some very delicious food or connect with them to place an order of whatever you need. Eat Well, Eat Local.

If you haven't subscribe or are following the podcast, please do so. You can find us on Spotify, I-Heart Radio, and many other podcasting platforms.

You can also hear the podcast on www.totalmixxradio.org,

Every Friday it's a great radio station that plays some amazing tunes and all kinds of genres.

It's always fun, encouraging and uplifting.

Thank you for joining, until next time... have a great day

Hello everyone, welcome to Chit & Chat; Encouraging One Another Podcast, interviewing people from all over the world hearing their story and sharing encouragement and laughter all over the world.

My guest today is Austin Hopkins is an independent singer-songwriter from the suburbs of Chicago. His distinctive voice gives him a unique mix between country twang and modern pop.  Austin bases his music on real life situations so the listener can really relate to the lyrics.

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Austin has always loved music since he was a child, but didn’t pick up a guitar until he was 23. A single dad at that time, trying to practice and raise his son, he found songwriting an outlet to everyday life and relationship stress.

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In 2009, Austin entered a contest hosted by a local radio station.  To Austin’s surprise, he was selected as one of the finalists. He performed his first original song “Beauty In The Breakdown”.  Though he didn’t move on to the next round, he used that experience to fuel him, and continued to song write and play at local shows.

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Austin’s dream is to become a professional songwriter in Nashville. He hopes to achieve this goal by continuing to produce new music for all to hear. 

I am sharing 2 of his songs today and please check out his website @ www.austinhopkinsmusic.com

Also am I am featuring music by two of my good friends.

Kirstie Kraus- Just One More,

She’s thirsty for love and magic, for joy and

sunshine. She’s thirsty for compassion and

authenticity. And more than anything, she’s

thirsty for anything that sets her soul on fire.

Kirstie Kraus carries her thirst in her

songwriting, in her live shows, and in her

everyday connection with other kindred spirits.

Her writing infuses her own

transparent journey with others’ experiences

to create sustainable lyrics and catchy melodies.

The result is a perfect blend of

country, funk, blues, and rock because with

Kirstie, there are no boundaries. There’s only the

process of “letting go” and letting the song tell

you what it wants to be. 

Also featuring a very powerful song by Cory M. Coons, called Remember Me.

For the past 30 years, Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Cory M Coons has been performing and recording his signature blend of rootsy rock. His brand of melodic, guitar-driven music and often introspective lyrics have brought favorable comparisons to icons like Bon Jovi, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty and others. Coons has amassed over 170K Spotify streams, and he has racked up both a Top 20 iTunes Canada single and a #2 international iTunes single.His website is WWW.CORYMCOONS.Com

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If you haven't subscribe or are following the podcast, please do so. You can find us on Spotify,

I-Heart Radio, and many other podcasting platforms.

You can also hear the podcast on www.totalmixxradio.org, Every Friday it's a great radio station that plays some amazing tunes and all kinds of genres.

It's always fun, encouraging and uplifting.www.chitnchatpodcast.com

Hello and welcome to Chit & Chat; the encouraging one another podcast. We are back with another fun show and this is the 108th episode.

Thank you for joining today. We have some rocking music today.

We have a brand new song by Chris Jones called Put'Em Up", a very gifted musician from the PNW. Check out his website the CHRISJONESBAND.COM and you will see his event schedule, and all of his great tunes.

Also I have a really good song by Cory Coons, a musician from Canada and I am play his song called, "Leaving." Please check out his website at CORYMCOONS.COM.

I am playing a song by Rocky Michaels, and I really enjoy his music. His song, "In Your Life" was filmed in an amazing place. Please check out the Youtube video, also check out his website @ ROCKYMICHAELSMUSIC.COM

And I snuck another song in there as a surprise by Sundae & Mr. Goessl a married couple who's music just take you to another place in time, I am playing there song called, " Our Love."

My guest today Kelly ‘Murph’ Murphy was the first-ever winner of the hit CBS series, Tough as Nails. He was the oldest among the final competitors, who won the stunning $200,000 grand prize, a new Ford pickup, and the title, “Tough as Nails.” Kelly also retired from the military he served 22 years in the Marine Corp. Such a fun guy to talk with and to hear his story.

Also we have some brand new sponsors to the podcast,

We have the 19th Hole Bar & Grill, they are located at

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They are Open from noon until 10 pm, everyday.

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Dandelion Stickers is locally owned & operated in Silverdale WA, but you can reach her really easily by emailing her  [email protected]

Let the Dandelion Sticker Company make your vision become a reality.

Thank you to these amazing sponsors as well as my others, please check out www.chitnchatpodcast.com for links to all my sponsors businesses and every episode will be available here as well.

Please subscribe and follow the podcast, let's encourage one another and the world.

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Welcome back to Chit & Chat; encouraging one another podcast, We are back with some rocking music and a fun interview with a very gifted singer/ songwriter Sydney Irving. Hailing from the vibrant city of Syracuse, New York, Sydney Irving emerged as a promising musician at a remarkably young age. Born and raised in the heart of the Empire State, Sydney's journey into the world of music began with inspiration drawn from legends like Taylor Swift, whose heartfelt storytelling resonated deeply with her. However, her musical evolution found its guiding light in the iconic Tom Petty, whose ability to weave personal experiences into compelling songs left an indelible mark on her artistry. She has numerous accolades, a growing discography, and an unwavering passion for her craft, Sydney Irving is poised to continue captivating audiences with her enchanting melodies and evocative lyrics. Her recent single, "I Don't Wanna Fight You," has already received airplay in both the USA and Canada, and she will be preforming this song live!!

Sydney's social media presence and her website, www.sydneyirvingmusic.com, provide fans with the latest updates on her music, upcoming shows, and more. Her journey is one that music enthusiasts across the globe eagerly follow, as she continues to write the soundtrack of her life, one mesmerizing note at a time. I am also sharing one of her songs called "Make Me Stay," a fun, fun with a creepy video you gotta check out.

The additional songs I will be playing today is:

A song by Todd Barrow called: "Best of Me," you can check out his music at

Also the Duo of the Long & Short of It, sharing one of their songs called, " A Little Love Will Fix You Up." You can check them out at http://www.thelongandshortofit.com.au/

Thank you so much for all my sponsors who have been a part of this amazing podcasting journey.

Lone Star Donuts,

Taquiza,

Taquiza Street,

Alex Pablo,

19TH Hole Bar & Grill,

Chico Chicken & Pizza,

The Big Apple Diner. I am so thankful each of them. Please check out WWW.CHITNCHATPODCAST.COM and you can check out each of these AMAZING businesses. And if you are local you could place you order for some very delicious food or connect with them to place an order of whatever you need. Eat Well, Eat Local.

If you haven't subscribe or are following the podcast, please do so. You can find us on Spotify, I-Heart Radio, and many other podcasting platforms.

You can also hear the podcast on www.totalmixxradio.org, Every Friday it's a great radio station that plays some amazing tunes and all kinds of genres.

It's always fun, encouraging and uplifting.

Laurie Lace is a Lone Star lady thru and thru . . . born in Dallas, raised in Rockwall, and now hanging her hat up in Myrtle Beach, SC. This Nashville recording artist records her CDs for Big Matador Records /Black Ribben Records “Girl in a Bar” and “Wild Mustang” And can be heard on more than 6,000 syndicated stations across the globe. Laurie is the first independent artist to place five songs in the top 50 with RiverHead Radio, New York, and her song “Let it Burn” hit #4 on the top 50 countdown with Country Blast Radio, Chicago. Appearing on Channel 19 television (Nashville) with the JR Jones and JK Coltrain shows was too much fun !! Extra special thanks to all of her friends at Texas Select and Pedernales Brewing. Laurie’s music has been called red dirt or Americana and is available on Itunes, Hastings, Amazon, and Spotify. Of course you can find Laurie Lace on Facebook/Instagram.

Laurie Lace hit global radio with “Here For The Beer” in March of 2014, picking up 500 stations in 2 weeks. Following that with “Me And Billy G” in May, then “You Remain” in June, her August release “Wild Mustang” took off, charting in Japan, playing on BBC, Pirate Radio, and thousands of syndicated shows worldwide, eventually scoring over 6,000 stations with “When Will I Ever Learn” in November 2015.

Thank you to Lady Miranda and allowing me to share he song "Game of Love" and please check out her website at www.theonlyladymiranda.comLucky Mays and his from powerful song, "Is There Gold." Please check out his link linktr.ee/luckymays

And Robbie Harte and her brand new song, "I Would Still Pick You." I am so thankful that I get to share Robbie music, her daughter Kayla has been her inspiration in singing. Her website it www.robbieharte.com

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Taquiza & Taquiza Street, Lone Star Donuts, Double D's BBQ & Smokery and Alex Pablo.

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