Heather Kelly talks with Bill Grady about the early days of podcasting and it's connection with independent artists and their music. Bill tells how Podcasters used to connect with independent artists through Adam Curry's PodShow PodSafe Music Network. Songs include Summertime by Brother Love, Say What You Will by Chance, and Dear Cheri by Road Trip. Music provided from the PodShow Podsafe Music Network.

Heather Kelly’s guest is her biggest musical influence, her father Tim Kelly. Tim talks about his journey as teen in starting a band, to a weekend musician with a family, and now writing and recording in his home studio. From appearing on KVFD’s Barn Dance as a teen to being inducted into the Iowa Rock ‘n Roll Music Hall of Fame, Tim has done it all. Songs include South 22nd Street Bar, On My Way, and Ain’t Gonna Be the Blame.

Heather Kelly talks with Kirk Kaufman about his many collaborations over the years. Kirk tells about how he writes his songs, and shares a story about meeting Brian Wilson from the Beach Boys. Songs include End of Time, Little Bit Of, Cars Don't Rust in Outer Space, Space Cadet, and Bomber.

Heather Kelly talks with Brook Hoover about the playing in the Surf Zombies, and the Flamin' Camaros. Brook talks about recording at Paisley Park Studios and gives the back stories of his songs. Songs include I'm a Lucky Guy, Beer Guzzling Swine, He Rides His Bike, and Impressed.

Heather Kelly talks with Todd Partridge from King of the Tramps about writing, recording, touring in Europe, and how the band's style has an Iowa influence. Songs include Wandering Kind, Last Man Standing, Old Crow, and a live version of Hard Times.

Heather Kelly talks with Jeff Banks about his music and playing as a session musician. Heather and Jeff talk about a recent show in Texas, his writing style, and how a dream helped him write a song. Songs include Big Dreams, Stirred Not Shaken, and High and Goodbye.

In part 2 of our Christmas show, Heather Kelly talks with Kirk Kaufman about one of his Christmas music projects featuring artsits he's worked with. Music includes Merry Christmas by Melvin James, O Holy Night by Brandon Scott Sellner, It Won't Be Christmas by Dave Hearn, It's Christmas by Kirk Kaufman, and Christmas Time by Jack Gallup.

In part 1 of our Christmas show, Heather Kelly features holiday music by Dave Hearn and Tim Kelly. Dave is also in the studio with Heather and talks about each of the tracks. Music includes Deck The Halls, Pat a Pan, Coventry Carol, and Greensleeves by Dave Hearn, and The Christmas Song by Tim Kelly.

Heather Kelly talks to singer and songwriter Larry Myer. Larry has played in more than 200 towns around Iowa and over half of the U.S., and is a winner of the Branson Songwriting Contest. Heather and Larry talk about working his way up from being a street performer to playing large concert venues, life on the road and studio projects. Songs include Flatlands, Take a Look at These Blues, and Hanging On.

Heather Kelly talks with Alex Trevino, a graduate of Berklee College of Music, about his music which includes pop-punk to modern jazz and everything in between. Alex talks about his recording style, recording tools, and his unique way of playing the guitar upside down. Songs include The Storm, Snow, and Loaded Gun.