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How Mike Squires Made Music History with Artists from Every U.S. State
Join us as Mike Squires reflects on completing the groundbreaking 50 States Project — a journey where he became the first artist to make a song with a musician from every U.S. state. From its humble origins to viral moments and powerful collaborations, this episode dives deep into the creative process, challenges faced, and the impact of building a nationwide music community.
Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid.
To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires
Crazy Merch:
https://lifeismerch.com/
Join The Squires Squad (Early Access):
https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires
Connect with Mike Squires:
https://set.page/mikesquires/
Stream Mike Squires & Friends:
https://pods.to/mikesquires
00:00:00 Celebrating the Completion of the 50 States Project
00:03:56 Building a Collaborative Creative Community
00:07:30 Origin of the 50 States Project
00:11:49 The Importance of Community Feedback in Creative Projects
00:15:55 Overcoming Financial and Creative Struggles
00:19:57 The Turning Point: Creating Music at Stanford
00:23:35 The Impact of Relocation on Creative Output
00:28:01 Viral Community Service Video: Macy's Transformation
00:31:47 Last-Minute Flight Adventure
00:35:20 Macy's Experience: A Catalyst for Creativity and Community Impact
00:39:13 Making a Positive Impact: Community Involvement
00:42:50 Divisive Symbolism and Unity in American Identity
00:46:36 Behind the Scenes of the Connecticut Track
00:50:12 Collaboration with Empty Atlas
00:54:19 Full Circle Moment with John Connor
00:57:55 Surprising Connections and Musical Collaborations
01:02:06 Collaborations with Fat Shane and XV
01:05:10 Rising Talent: Working with Jersey Tay
01:09:05 Struggles with the 50 States Project
01:12:52 Discovering New Artists and Inspirations
01:16:24 The Inspiration Behind Supporting Aspiring Artists
01:20:20 Collaboration with Cory and Regional Artists
01:24:01 Creative Process and Project Challenges
01:28:09 The Making of "Lone Star" and Lou Charles' Influence
01:31:47 Behind the Scenes of Song Production
01:35:41 Unreleased Music Projects: The Story Behind "For the People Who Matter Most"
01:39:06 Completion and Challenges of the 50 States Project
01:43:21 Balancing Personal Projects and Relationships
01:47:32 Mike Squire's Discography Ranking: A Personal Journey
01:51:54 The Importance of Following Through and Perseverance
01:55:52 Completing the 50 States Project with Biggs
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By Creative Evolution StudiosJoin us as Mike Squires reflects on completing the groundbreaking 50 States Project — a journey where he became the first artist to make a song with a musician from every U.S. state. From its humble origins to viral moments and powerful collaborations, this episode dives deep into the creative process, challenges faced, and the impact of building a nationwide music community.
Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid.
To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires
Crazy Merch:
https://lifeismerch.com/
Join The Squires Squad (Early Access):
https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires
Connect with Mike Squires:
https://set.page/mikesquires/
Stream Mike Squires & Friends:
https://pods.to/mikesquires
00:00:00 Celebrating the Completion of the 50 States Project
00:03:56 Building a Collaborative Creative Community
00:07:30 Origin of the 50 States Project
00:11:49 The Importance of Community Feedback in Creative Projects
00:15:55 Overcoming Financial and Creative Struggles
00:19:57 The Turning Point: Creating Music at Stanford
00:23:35 The Impact of Relocation on Creative Output
00:28:01 Viral Community Service Video: Macy's Transformation
00:31:47 Last-Minute Flight Adventure
00:35:20 Macy's Experience: A Catalyst for Creativity and Community Impact
00:39:13 Making a Positive Impact: Community Involvement
00:42:50 Divisive Symbolism and Unity in American Identity
00:46:36 Behind the Scenes of the Connecticut Track
00:50:12 Collaboration with Empty Atlas
00:54:19 Full Circle Moment with John Connor
00:57:55 Surprising Connections and Musical Collaborations
01:02:06 Collaborations with Fat Shane and XV
01:05:10 Rising Talent: Working with Jersey Tay
01:09:05 Struggles with the 50 States Project
01:12:52 Discovering New Artists and Inspirations
01:16:24 The Inspiration Behind Supporting Aspiring Artists
01:20:20 Collaboration with Cory and Regional Artists
01:24:01 Creative Process and Project Challenges
01:28:09 The Making of "Lone Star" and Lou Charles' Influence
01:31:47 Behind the Scenes of Song Production
01:35:41 Unreleased Music Projects: The Story Behind "For the People Who Matter Most"
01:39:06 Completion and Challenges of the 50 States Project
01:43:21 Balancing Personal Projects and Relationships
01:47:32 Mike Squire's Discography Ranking: A Personal Journey
01:51:54 The Importance of Following Through and Perseverance
01:55:52 Completing the 50 States Project with Biggs
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