Ben Vaughn has worked with a variety of music legends, written and recorded albums under his own name, shared a dressing room with The Replacements, and composed music for television. Now he's entered the world of podcasting via Straight From The Hat With Ben Vaughn.

Steve Berlin looks back on the making of the 1987 album Pigus, Drunkus, Maximus from Top Jimmy & The Rhythm Pigs while also sharing other stories from his career as a producer and musician.

What happens when a one-person bedroom project becomes more expansive, collaborative? What happens when you can't find easy comparisons for the music you make?

New Jersey based singer-songwriter discusses his dedication to his craft, writing about his adopted home state, and what led him to pick up the bass.

Founding members of musically diverse New Orleans group discuss their formation and shared musical sensibilities.

Two-time Grammy nominee Corey Ledet has just released his 16th album, recorded live in Alaska. He discusses the recording of the LP as well as his musical and personal history on this episode.

This is a repeat of an October 9, 2025 episode of Into Music with Buick Audra and Jerry Roe of Friendship Commanders.

This episode was previously released on October 1, 2025 and is a conversation with author and musician Derek Shulman, known for his work with Gentle Giant and as a record executive who signed a number of multi-million-selling bands.

This is a repeat release of our October 2, 2025 episode featuring Shiner's Allen Epley.