John & Paul talk about their recent experiences performing at Open Mic Night! 

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Honorable mentions: Cavetown, The Milk Carton Kids, Roxette, Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) & Donovan Woods

Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites

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John & Paul host their second guest on the Podcast! However, it's our first ever phone interview. Aubrey Charette joins us on the podcast, remotely from Kentucky for a fun and helpful conversation about life, songwriting, & musical insecurity (the last of which was unplanned).

Several shoutouts during this episode include: Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Sleeping at Last, Rusty Clanton, Lizzy McAlpine, Austin Kleon, Todd Henry, Bridgewater Parade/Lawn Party, Tour de France & more!

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Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites

John & Paul spend some time today talking about Paw-Paw's acoustic guitar, which John inherited shortly after his grandfather's death. Vernon Lawson, Sr was a follower of Jesus, loving grandfather, devoted husband, father of 4, lifelong electrician, and WWII Vet. Although he was missing a good portion of his left index finger, he was an outstanding bluegrass guitarist! He passed on his love of Jesus, music, games & puzzles, and dogs to so many of us who love and miss him dearly. John is so looking forward to their reunion someday!

Several shoutouts during this episode include: Eric Hedrick, Lawn Parties

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John & Paul host their first guest on the Podcast! None other than Mandy, John's wife...aka Paul's Mom. Banjo, the dog, was also in the studio today (off mic).

Several shoutouts during this episode include: El Paso Mexican Grille (Jacob, the play-by-play waiter), Shenandoah National Park, Mashita, NeedtoBreathe, Maverick City, Elevation Worship, Switchfoot, & more!

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John & Paul just scratch the surface of the why, the when, and the how of songwriting. So much more to talk about in future episodes, and we will!

Several mentions/shoutouts during this episode include: Eric Hedrick, Yamaha Guitars, Simon Sinek, Segway, & Austin Kleon

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Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites

Following a vacation to North Carolina, Paul gets the lowdown on John musical taste and roots...which have morphed dramatically over the decades. Several mentions/shoutouts during this episode include: Eric Hedrick, Blind Melon, Mandolin Orange (now Watchhouse), Judah & the Lion, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Sturgill Simpson & of course Twenty One Pilots (Paul).

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Episode 2 is our first song review, Paul's choice; Redecorate from Twenty One Pilots. Shoutouts from this round include Brothers X Sisters.

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John & Paul recorded this fun episode about 12 hours prior to launch day. Hoping you enjoy this bonus episode with shoutouts to Eric Hedrick, Tascam, KRK, Sennheiser, Zeskit, & ME Electronics.

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Our very first episode is an introduction to Paul. He explains why he loves music, lists off his current focus instruments, & talks about why music may not just be another phase for him. Several shoutouts in this episode to Patrick Lencione's Table Group, Sweetwater, Eric Hedrick, Twenty One Pilots, Skillet, Owl City, & Camp Electric. We also explain the very deep meaning behind our podcast name.

Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites

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Father & son duo (John & Paul) team up for the first time for a fun, light-hearted podcast about music. They plan to launch with their first full episode 1 in August of 2022. Please join this journey of music as they review songs & bands together, conduct interviews, and as they learn and talk audio tech together! 

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