No Simple Road

By Osiris Media / No Simple Road MediaMusic Music Interviews

No Simple Road episodes

September 01, 2023 Haley Johnsen - Into The Light Of Ourselves
We are so stoked to have Haley Johnsen in the studio with us this week for No Simple Road! Haley is a Portland, Oregon-born musician with a knack for genre bending and hard-earned career path that is uniquely her own.
Raised listening to powerhouse singers such as Brandi Carlile, Grace Potter, and Annie Lennox, her greatest inspirations become apparent in her stunning vocals, introspective lyricism, and cross-pollinated style of indie-pop, and Americana music.
Haley has the type of showmanship that is electric, earnest, and whole heartedly endearing. With or without a band, you can be sure to leave her shows with a smile on your face while whiping tears from your eyes.

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INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper
MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN
OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CHILLDREN OF INDIGO

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.
We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.
1 hr 50 min
August 28, 2023 No Simple Road's Weekly Rewind Vol. 43
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES! Follow them on Instagram and DM them to let them know NSR sent ya for $20 off your first order!!!!
This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we have a conversation surrounding feeling a sense of accomplishment, relaxing into a future you can be proud of, and letting go of misconceptions about ourselves. There's a sense of calm that comes when we relax into ourselves and then we begin to see that thing reflected back at us through our experience of being alive.
We also talk a little about the recent Flaming Lips show here in Portland and what it was like to see such an iconic band for the very first time and what that experience was like!

Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community.
INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick
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-Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!
-CHECK OUT www.venuellama.com TO LEAVE REVIEWS FOR ALL YOUR FAVORITE (and non-favorite) VENUES AND GET HELPFUL INSIDER INTEL ON VENUES YOU"RE HEADED TO!
OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CHILLDREN OF INDIGO

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.
We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.
1 hr 10 min
August 25, 2023Joe Moore of Psychedelics Today - Moving With Intent
We are super excited this week to have returning guest Joe Moore of Psychedelics Today joining us on No Simple Road!
Psychedelics Today is the planetary leader in psychedelic education, media, and advocacy. Psychedelics are set to disrupt the way humanity approaches healing and wellness, making way for a new paradigm in healthcare and cognitive liberty. We bridge scientific, academic, philosophical, societal, and cultural disciplines, covering up-to-the-minute developments and diving deep into crucial topics. Together, we are leading the discussion in this rapidly evolving ecosystem.
We jump right into it with Joe discussing:
The vetting process we've each experienced before attending an event.
Why he's choosing to head back to The Playa for Burning Man.
Why Burning Man's 10 Principals are so important and his thoughts on each one individually.
His thoughts on why the clinical aspect and decriminalization of psychedelics is so important.
Why Jam Cruise is so transformational.
Why moved him and Alli to create a giant Crab Car.
How intent can transmute a situation.
The current goings on with Psychedelics Today.
Some reasons why decriminalization isn't the scourge it has been portrayed to be in the media.
... and a whole lot more!
For the Psychedelics Today Podcast, articles, events, and more head over to www.psychedelicstoday.com

-Go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER!
-FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad
-Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!
-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF www.venuellama.com

INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper
MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN
OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CHILLDREN OF INDIGO

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.
We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.
2 hr 42 min
August 21, 2023 No Simple Road's Weekly Rewind Vol. 42
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES! Follow them on Instagram and DM them to let them know NSR sent ya for $20 off your first order!!!!
We are back at it with The Rewind this week after being away last week because we were sick! We jump into a pretty heavy conversation surrounding the obstacles each of us faces in being wholly, totally, and completely ourselves. What are the triggers and things we have hiding in the dark corners of our minds that hang us up and stop us from shining our own unique light 100% for all the world to see? What can we do to try and move past that old programming?

Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community.
INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick
-FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad
-Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!
-CHECK OUT www.venuellama.com TO LEAVE REVIEWS FOR ALL YOUR FAVORITE (and non-favorite) VENUES AND GET HELPFUL INSIDER INTEL ON VENUES YOU"RE HEADED TO!
OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CHILLDREN OF INDIGO

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.
We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.
1 hr 9 min
August 18, 2023Cory Walker & Harry Clark of East Nash Grass - Growing The Grass
We are super stoked to have Cory Walker and Harry Clark of East Nash Grass joining us as our guests on No Simple Road this week! The band that would become East Nash Grass began to take shape by chance, as a weekly bluegrass night at Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge. The gig leadership changed hands and players came and went over several years, and what started as a loose collection of pickers gradually solidified into a committed group of dedicated bandmates. They quickly became one of the top young bands in bluegrass music, whose members have been highly sought-after as side musicians for the genre's top stars and hottest bands. Today, whether it's Bluegrass Monday at Dee's, or the hallowed stage of The Ryman Auditorium, East Nash Grass brings swagger, staggering abilities, and high energy to every performance.
We talk with Cory and Harry about:
Why Cory hates Brunch and anything that has to do with it.
The superhero origin story of the band.
The effects Billy Strings has had on the genre of bluegrass and how that has helped all pickers.
The magical element of playing with other phenomenal players that changes the 'air' in a room.
The way the connections inside the band have grown and strengthened over the years.
Creating the new album Last Chance To Win.
What advice the two of them would give their younger selves now.
... and a whole lot more!
Check out the new album Last Chance To Win out now and streaming everywhere you get your music!!
For tour info, merch, music, and more head over to www.eastnashgrass.com

-Go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER!
-FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad
-Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!
-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF www.venuellama.com

INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper
MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN
OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CHILLDREN OF INDIGO

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.
We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.
1 hr 37 min
August 11, 2023Ed Durocher of Apollo Suns - Seeing Through to the Other Side
This week on No Simple Road we are super stoked to have returning guest, Ed Durocher from Apollo Suns returning as our guest! Founded by Ed, Apollo Suns is a 9-piece instrumental collective from Winnipeg, Manitoba. The band fuses the influence of jazz, rock, and psychedelic music, to create their own unique sounds with the dance floor in mind. They have self-released three EP's: 'Each Day A Different Sun' (2017), 'Dawn Offerings' (2019), 'A Relationship Of Force' (Color Red, 2021), and were awarded "Instrumental Artist Of The Year" at Western Canadian Music Awards in 2018/2020.
We talk with Ed about:
Some recent struggles regarding burn-out.
Learning to mitigate exhaustion and tactics for better mental health.
The freedom that came from acknowledging that we all struggle sometimes.
How art can come from a place of ease and stability and not just from places of sadness or struggle.
The reality of getting the things you have always dreamed of.
Honoring the moment as it deserves to be honored.
The expansion of 'jam music' into Europe.
A Canadian's perspective when traveling over the border into the US of A.
Creating the soon to be released new album 'Departures'.
... and a ton more!
For everything on Apollo Suns including tour dates, merch, and more head over to www.apollosuns.ca

-Go over to @MELTMUSHROOMS ON INSTAGRAM and shoot them a DM for a menu of all the amazing flavors of MUSHROOM CHOCOLATE BARS and MAKE SURE TO TELL THEM NSR SENT YOU FOR $20 OFF YOUR FIRST ORDER!
-FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad
-Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!
-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF www.venuellama.com

INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper
MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN
OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CHILLDREN OF INDIGO

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.
We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.
1 hr 34 min
August 07, 2023 No Simple Road's Weekly Rewind Vol. 41
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES! Follow them on Instagram and DM them to let them know NSR sent ya for $20 off your first order!!!!
This week on The Rewind we talk a little bit about how an attitude of gratitude is the elixir for a blue mood. Our mental spaces sometimes get funky and we talk this week about how we can shift our perspective from the negative to the positive.
As always, if you are struggling, reach out to us, to a loved one, or to one of your friends. None of us should ever go through the tough times alone and talking about our struggle is the first step to feeling right as rain!
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Dial 988 on your smartphone.
Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community.
INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick
-FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad
-Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!
-CHECK OUT www.venuellama.com TO LEAVE REVIEWS FOR ALL YOUR FAVORITE (and non-favorite) VENUES AND GET HELPFUL INSIDER INTEL ON VENUES YOU"RE HEADED TO!
OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CHILLDREN OF INDIGO

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.
We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.
1 hr 5 min
August 04, 2023Nick Gerlach of Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast - Cult Of Personality
This week on No Simple Road we are so excited to have Nick Gerlach, co-host of Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast, Cult Leader, Musician, and Trivia Host, as our guest on the show! Nick has been playing music for years in bands like Sunquabi, The Wooks, Cosby Sweater, and others, writing trivia books, podcasting, and spreading the ultimate form of consciousness through his very own cult. We sit down with Nick to talk about:
How Nick and Frasco began their co-host love affair.
Some of his experiences while traveling the Frasco-Verse.
How he's developed his work ethic.
Some of the difficulty in doing comedy in today's climate.
Nick's take on the 'Jam Band' scene.
The real difference between The Grateful Dead and Phish.
How he got started on his own musical journey.
His cult and why he started it.
How and why the Trivia thing became 'a thing'.
What it's like to have dream guests on your podcast.
... and a whole bunch more!
To join Nick's Cult head over to: www.nicholasgerlachscult.org and make sure to listen to Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast!

-FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad
-Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!
-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF www.venuellama.com

INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper
MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN
OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CHILLDREN OF INDIGO

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.
We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.
1 hr 55 min
July 31, 2023 No Simple Road's Weekly Rewind Vol. 40
Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes with the collaboration of The Edible Beats out of Denver, Colorado and couldn't make this happen every week without them!
This week on The Rewind we recap the last weekend of String Cheese Incident shows and take you along with us as our landing gears touch down. Fresh in the afterglow of post show magick we tell our stories of our experience with, dare I say, no holds barred. Join us on the journey.
Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community.
INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick
-FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad
-Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 locations in the Portland area or one of the 2 locations in the Denver area!
-CHECK OUT www.venuellama.com TO LEAVE REVIEWS FOR ALL YOUR FAVORITE (and non-favorite) VENUES AND GET HELPFUL INSIDER INTEL ON VENUES YOU"RE HEADED TO!

MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN
OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CHILLDREN OF INDIGO

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.
We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.
1 hr 11 min
July 28, 2023Torrin Daniels of Kitchen Dwellers - A Place In The Pines
This week on No Simple Road we are super stoked to have Torrin Daniels of Kitchen Dwellers joining us here in the studio!
Among the many natural wonders in Montana, Wise River runs for about 30 miles through the Southwestern region of the state, cutting through the mountains and flowing into the Big Hole River. Beyond being a favorite spot for fly fishermen, it remains etched into the topography of the land itself. Two hours away in Bozeman, Kitchen Dwellers equally embody the spirit and soul of their home with a sonic palette as expansive as Montana’s vistas. The quartet—Shawn Swain [Mandolin], Torrin Daniels [banjo], Joe Funk [upright bass], and Max Davies [acoustic guitar]—twist bluegrass, folk, and rock through a kaleidoscope of homegrown stories, rich mythology, American west wanderlust, and psychedelic hues. After amassing 5 million-plus streams, selling out shows, and receiving acclaim from Huffington Post, Relix, American Songwriter, and more, the group brings audiences back to Big Sky Country on their third full-length album, Wise River, working with Cory Wong of Vulfpeck as producer, and make sure to check out the new release Kitchen Dwellers - Live At Pine Creek Vol. 2 streaming everywhere you get your music!
We talk with Torrin about:
Playing shows in our home town of Vegas.
Taking the opportunity to buckle down during lockdown and creating something amazing.
Torrin's 'why' for playing music.
Dealing with mental heath struggles and reaching out for help.
The uniqueness of finding longevity with his bandmates and in music.
The influence of Jeff Austin and Yonder Mountain String Band.
How The Dwellers came to find Pine Creek Lodge and the magic there.
A few simple things that can help him when he's on the road.
... and much, much more!

For tour info, music, merch, and more head over to www.kitchendwellers.com

-FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad
-Make Sure to visit our friends at Fire On The Mountain for some amazing food at one of the 3 location in the Portland area or one of the 2 location in the Denver area!
-CHECK OUT THE NSR EXCLUSIVE BETA PREVIEW OF www.venuellama.com

INTRO MUSIC PROVIDED BY - Will Hanza of Escaper
MUSIC IN THE COMMERCIALS BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CIRCLES AROUND THE SUN
OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF:
CHILLDREN OF INDIGO

No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.
We inform and delight music fans by creating shows with leading artists, telling untold stories, and working with brands to craft compelling narratives that bring music to life.
1 hr 55 min

About No Simple Road

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More than just a Grateful Dead Podcast, more than a music and culture show, something other than a family of cosmic wanderers.... Join the hosts of No Simple Road as they dive deep into the world of psychedelic exploration, music, art, and spirituality. Each week, they bring you captivating interviews with musicians, artists, authors, and visionaries from all walks of life. Join them on their long strange trip!