Nick working with the girls, preparing for The Sphere residency, gear changes for the Sphere, Rachel and Nick’s first gig together, Alison and Nick’s blues gig, playing with different drummers, Harmoni and Nick playing with Chesney, Nick getting the Chesney gig, playing awards shows, Rosie and the Revival, playing clubs around Nashville, clubs in Austin.

writing songs with your kids, getting into music as a kid, the importance of music theory, Wes Montgomery, embracing fear with curiosity, ego, Alison and Carol Kay, dream bass lessons, Rachel plays with Steve Jordan, Steve Jordan stories

Alison in NYC, CMA Awards, token female bass players, playing in the shadows, recording for a Christmas special, timing and feel with other musicians, appreciating good drummers, learning to read music

Harmoni’s tantrum, Rachel’s gear issues, love/hate relationships with gear, Alison’s basses, Rachel’s basses, Harmoni’s first bass guitars, playing what feels good, jazz vs. precision basses, learning about good tone, Leo Fender getting it right, Alison meets Jaco Pastorious, Rachel’s Berkley audition, Harmoni moves to Nashville, getting work in Nashville, Nashville session scene, perceptions as musicians, writers and producers

Alison, Rachel and Harmoni discuss the worst things they've had said to them in sessions, Rachel and Harmoni's experience working with Hank Jr., Alison becoming a lawyer, responding to burnout, Alison's discography and playing with Vince Gill, Nashville sessions in the 90s, Rachel moving to Austin, the industry changing, Harmoni getting the Kenny Chesney gig, Rachel subbing on the Kenny Chesney gig and performing in a stadium.

Alison, Rachel and Harmoni talk about breaking into the session scene, being assertive in sessions, side musicians, strong personalities in the studio, getting started on bass, Rachel's producing experience, work and relationships, Harmoni winning Austin Bass Player of the Year, how the podcast came together and complicated studio dynamics.

In this episode Alison, Rachel and Harmoni introduce each other and talk about being in girl bands, the challenges of getting gigs as females, gender dynamics on the road, sexual power, Peter Pan syndrome, boundaries with co-workers, Harmoni's stage wardrobe with Kenny Chesney, Rachel's experience in the CMA house band, being hair and makeup ready, and expectations for female musicians.