On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Ben Montgomery and Ben Price who together host and create the Calgary Basement Sessions video podcast. As you can imagine the three of them talk all about the ins and outs of producing a podcast that showcases the talented individuals found within their city. They also cover a wide range of other subject matter including: making connections through inviting people into your basement, the opportunities that the pandemic has created for people, getting better at having conversations because of podcasting, the vastness of the Calgary music scene, using the skills you already have to create something new, growing your brand through collaborative social media marketing, getting a crash course in country music, getting to know the people behind the music and making musicians more relatable through long form conversation, the things that you learn from stepping outside of your comfort zone, the interconnected nature of the Calgary arts communities, the funk revival that is taking place, the joys of a good horn section, the challenges of editing video in a comprehensive way, doing what you gotta do with what you have when you are first getting started, the incredibly magical place that is Long and Mcquade, the lyrical importance of country music and how it differs from the main stream pop country, and much more.

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with 5 time YYC Music Award winner and incredibly talented R&B singer Kate Stevens. The two of them talk all about the YYC Music Awards and what it feels like to receive recognition from not only your fans but your peers as well. They also discuss a wide range of other topics including: what its like to grow up in a very musical household, seeking out vulnerability through music, the beauty and the sultriness of the time signature 6/8, finding inspiration in everyday life, The Prophets of Music organization, the benefits of playing as a solo artist as well as playing with a band, never forgetting to tell the audience who you are, investing the time into finding a really great band, taking care of the business side of music so you’re not thinking about it on stage, staying organized, the interconnected nature of the Calgary music scene, how reference tracks are your best friend when you’re recording music, your emotional state bleeding through into your art, what it’s like to play shows in a pandemic world, supporting your local businesses, how to have a cival discourse with fans who may not agree with your views, using your platform responsibly, finding proper representation in today’s media, and the importance of rest and being kind to yourself. You can listen to Kate’s single Meant for Me at the end of the episode.

On this very special 100th episode of the podcast we flip the script a little, Cody sits down with former podcast guest and swing dance enthusiast Tierra Penner to be interviewed. That’s right, the interviewer has become the interviewee. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: why 100 episodes of any podcast should be considered a milestone, looking back at how the podcast got started, the importance of talking to strangers and stepping outside of your comfort zone, over coming anxieties to do the things you love, how the podcast has changed and evolved over the years, the art of conversation, remembering why it is you do the things you love to do, reminiscing about past podcast guests, putting out a product that you can be proud of, finding the balance between being productive and not being productive enough, taking care of your mental health, Listening to your body and not pushing yourself too hard, the advantages of in person interviews over online or phone interviews, the editing process, the importance of a good media package, how we decide what guests make it onto the show, and the origins of the name Groove Talk. We are all very excited to have reached 100 episodes of the show and we hope that you’ll be around for 100 more!

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Dave Drebit who plays in Calgary pop punk band The Night Terrors. The band just recently released their first full length album Songs to Keep You Up at Night so the two of them talk all about that. They also cover a wide variety of other musical subject matter including: the golden rule of song writing, feeling like you know people without ever talking to them because of social media, the joys of passionate people, road D&D, the unique moment in time we find ourselves in, DIY music videos, interpreting your art in different ways and telling multiple stories through your music, the opportunities the internet has granted the modern day musician, challenging yourself to do something different, the evolution of expressing yourself through music, not trying to be something your not and making authentic art, getting to know the “why” behind the music, how the best bands come together in the easiest ways, the therapeutic nature of writing music, how people attribute meaning to songs and interpret them differently, the music that helps us get through the tough times, and at the end of the day people just want you to be nice. You can listen to the song Dreamers Disease off of the bands first full length album Songs to Keep You Up at Night at the end of the episode.

On this episode of the podcast Cody is joined by Kwasi and Ben who make up one half of the Calgary synth pop band Howells. The band has just released a new EP called Efflorescence and the three of them talk all about it. They also talk about a wide variety of other subject matter including: the benefits of having a tech savvy person in the modern day band, getting the maximum musical mileage out of your ideas, the evolution of the ways we talk about and listen to music, the positives and the negatives of streaming services like Spotify, the joys of finding a really good album, the trials and tribulations of the modern day musician, the value of community radio and supporting local, finding your voice as a band, marketing and paying attention to how you release your music, mixing analog instruments with electronic music production to create something new, contributing to what the next new thing might be, finding the balance between unique and consumable, the science behind the music, the permanent nature of putting things on the internet, the live shows that stick with us, the joys of being in flow, and much more. You can listen to the song Hymn off of the bands most recent EP Efflorescence at the end of the episode.

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with front man Rich and guitar player Alex who make up one half of the indie rock group Free the Cynics. The band is set to release their first full length album Diogenes on November 13th. The three of them talk all about that and cover a wide variety of other subject matter including: how the current line-up of the band came together, finding band mates that allow you to have fun on stage, the importance of live music venues, funding the arts, the effect that art has on your mental health, the interconnected nature of the arts communities, the resurgence of the music video as an art form, the “new normal” of the music scene, building each other up instead of tearing each other down, the benefits of having a recording engineer in the band, playing shows in a pandemic world, the advantages of having a dedicated front person, the evolution of the bands writing process, not being attached to the parts you write, the reasons why the album is called Diogenes, the advantages of having hard deadlines, conveying emotion through your art, and much more. You can listen to the song The Off Chance, the single off the bands upcoming album Diogenes at the end of the episode. The full album will be released on November 13th and can be purchased HERE

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with 3 time returning guest and guitar shredder extraordinaire Andrei Cristian. Andrei makes music under the pseudonym The Wolf of Transilvania. The two of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of topics including: the importance of consistency with your brand. paying homage to the artist you used to be while still moving forward, serving the song and putting your ego aside, finding your audience, being honest with the art you put forth into the world, the human elements of music making, not getting caught up in the things you think you should be doing to be successful and just focusing on the thing you love to do, not letting your art define who you are, burning out and taking on to much, putting in the work and growing your network organically, the importance of genuine feedback, setting yourself apart from the oceans of other creators, not waiting to do the things that you are passionate about, putting your worries about the future aside and focusing on the present, finding your own way of doing things and realizing there is no “right way” of doing things, longevity, taking advantage of the time you have, the different ways people listen to and appreciate music, and at the end of the day good music is good music. You can listen to the song Luminescence off of The Wolf of Transilvania’s most recent self titled EP at the end of the episode. If you would like to purchase said song you can do so HERE

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Jenna Henderson who is the co-founder and director of Slam Festival. They chat about the upcoming digital event Slam 3.5 which is taking place on September 18th & 19th. They cover a wide range of topics including: Slam 3.5 and how it is going to be different from previous Slam Festivals, the challenges of planning an event in 2020, the process of making an engaging online event, the benefits of an online event versus a real world event, the international river surfing competition, virtual beer tasting, the growing popularity of river surfing in Alberta, the science behind river surfing, the resources that are available for those people who are interested in trying river surfing, the awesome community that has formed around the surfing culture present within Calgary, general river safety, adapting to an ever changing situation, the grass roots nature of the Slam Festival organization, and much more! All of the information that you need to join in on Slam 3.5 can be found at slamthefestival.com

On this episode of the podcast Cody sits down with Blaine, Blair, and Jonah who together make up the Calgary synth-pop band Taken by Sanity. The band has been nominated for 3 different YYC Music awards this year including the Peoples Choice Award, Group of the Year, as well as the Zackariah and the Prophets Memorial Award. The four of them have a great conversation that covers a wide variety of subject matter including: how the band met, the many different hats you have to wear when you are doing everything DIY, the evolution of the bands sound and how they found their niche, the unique way in which they record their music and how songs come together, what it feels like to be nominated for 3 YYC music awards and receive validation from not only your peers but also music critiques, being more creative with how you get your music to your audience, being genuine with the content you put forth on social media, using the production tools that you have on hand to the best of your abilities, the joys of making music, taking a step back and looking at your performance with a critical mind, finding the balance between being critical and giving yourself credit for what you have done, getting over stage fright, and much more. You can listen to the song Saturn Boys off of the bands Saturn Days EP at the end of the episode.

Before there was a podcast, before there was a FrogE Style Productions, there was a boy who had dreams of making it as a DJ. This episode of the podcast pays homage to that boy. On this episode we share with you a 30 minute mix that was made in the hay day of those long lost days.