In this lively and heartfelt episode, the hosts reflect on their recent concert experiences, aging, and the evolution of their podcast. 🗣️🎙️ Kodi and Shay check in about their weekend adventures in music, highlighting their time at Billy Failing, Bluegrass Generals and Magoo. 🐸 During this soulful and inspiring interview, we sit down with Blake Christiana, the heart and voice behind the band Yarn, as he shares his incredible journey through music. From his early days in upstate New York 🏞️ to making a name for himself in Brooklyn’s vibrant music scene 🎸, Blake opens up about the highs and lows of life as an artist.

🎵 Episode Highlights:

✨ The Podcast Evolution 🎙️💡 – The duo discusses how they’re adapting the podcast to better engage with their growing audience and reflect on their journey so far.

✨ The Physical Toll of Live Shows 😅🎸 – A candid discussion about the challenges of attending concerts as they get older and how it’s reshaped their approach to live music.

✨ The Importance of Listener Feedback 📣💬 – Why listener engagement is more important than ever, and how their community has shaped the direction of the show.

✨ Magoo and The Billy Failing Band 🪕🔥 – Kodi and Shay prove yet again why they are Magoo's #1 Fan Boys. The up and coming Denver bluegrass band opened for Billy Failing over the weekend, even sharing the stage together for WDR 🥀

✨ The Birth of Yarn 🎶 – How the band evolved from Blake’s first project, Blake and the Family Dog, and found its signature sound.

✨ The Magic of Live Music 🎤🔥 – Behind the scenes of their new live album, which captures the raw energy and emotion of their festival performances.

✨ Songwriting Secrets ✍️🎶 – Blake’s fast-paced creative process and how he channels inspiration before it fades.

✨ Music as Therapy ❤️ – How writing and performing help Blake navigate life’s challenges and offer healing to both himself and his fans.

✨ Fan Interpretations & Emotional Connections 🎧💡 – The surprising ways listeners connect with his lyrics and how songs take on new meaning over time.

✨ The Ticket Selling Struggle 🎟️😩 – The real talk on how tough it is for independent artists to sell tickets and why community support matters more than ever.

✨ Balancing Humor & Depth 🤣😢 – Why Blake weaves both lightheartedness and serious themes into his music to create something real and relatable.

✨ Preaching Love & Positivity ❤️✨ – The inspiration behind their new album ‘Saturday Night Sermon’, spreading a message of love, kindness, and resilience.

Blake also reflects on the joy of on-stage collaborations 🎶🤝, the importance of cover songs 🎼, and his belief in focusing on the good things in life—even when it’s hard.

🔥 Don’t miss this powerful episode packed with wisdom, laughter, and raw musical passion! 🎧✨

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