This week's guest is actor, director, writer and improviser, Chuy Zarate! Chuy discusses his deep love of Prince, memories connected to Schlitterbahn and how his family teases him about a Sheryl Crow Song 

Key moments: Chuy tells the story of how he did an interpretive dance to Lionel Richie’s “Hello” in 4th grade that was the show stopping finale to his school’s talent show.

Spotify playlist:

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This week’s episode is getting a little bit more musical! Guest Lauren Mikeal Weber is a professional actress, vocalist and professor of musical theatre so all her answers come from the Great White Way and beyond! Tune in for a little taste of Broadway on this week’s episode.

Key moments: Laura Benanti’s one-woman show brought Lauren to tears as every song spoke to Lauren personally. Tune in to find out which song made her list.

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1t5xXKyXVj9XzokrdYDaq3?si=83qppBsUQRGYEV1N3z_eNg&pi=u-dEleR-IzTQSS&pt=e261d3ddea835cb7235840e09f87cc8a

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This week's guest Libby Smith is an insurance expert, singer and one of Melissa's closest friends. Libby's list features a diverse group of artists including Nirvana, Josh Abbott Band, DC Talk and more. 

Key moments: Joy to the World as a funeral song? Irony, humor and joy are Libby's vibes and she's chosen that song for her list. Also, why do people put "Hallelujah" and "A Few of My Favorite Things" on Christmas playlists? THEY AREN'T HOLIDAY SONGS!!!

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Kelly Lilljedahl is this week's guest! He has a deep love of live music, attending 17 Austin City Limit festivals and counting, as well has attended too many live shows to count with our host Melissa. His list features Prince, Queen and Matt and Kim (whom he and Melissa have seen in concert 7 times together). 

Key moments: One features a chat about Crystal Gayle and her sister Loretta Lynn: Loretta has sass and Crystal has class. Another is a lengthy chat on Kelly and Melissa's deep love of Matt & Kim and how amazing their live shows are.

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 This week’s guest is Chris Potter! Chris is a former radio DJ and a current Twitch streamer, and his experience with the music industry goes back decades from interviewing musicians, spinning tunes and getting a behind-the-scene stage view at concerts. His life features songs for Chicago, Jimmy Buffett and Barenaked Ladies. Tune in to hear more of Chris’s life!

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0KTjNsO5bzLFZMwqnROmkC?si=idqwZqPGSaOR05Ad4NgYiA&pi=u-WMnDSv4pRduc&pt=9b3b6afa080de3f7e21948ad352bc6f6

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 It’s our 25th episode and our guest is my wife of (almost) 25 years - Alice Green! Alice wears many hats (bassist, video editor, web designer, graphic designer, etc.) and her music tastes showcase that. From the Beatles to Limp Biskit to Kermit the Frog, Alice’s list is as eclectic as she is.

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UBz0lYHh3G6WGpKghNuTy?si=6az9rZrMTyqc4O5asfz0-w&pi=u-d9m4JFegSiqE

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This week's guest is Sheridan Vasquez from Rogue Media Music! Besides interviewing musicians, organizing live shows and hosting her own podcast, Sheridan's love of music is very music influenced by metal, with a bit of pop and classic rock. 

Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lXsOPHKGqndnXC9PVpTlN?si=M_Q2TGQyQN2ST1pwElSNSQ

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In this live recording of the show at the Performing Arts Community Center (PACC), we have it's executive director as our guest! He talks about how Pokemon, musicals and country songs shaped his life. 

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