Jon McLaughlin is a songwriter, pianist and solo artist. We chat about being a solo artist vs. the front man of a band, $50,000 tips and playing Billy Joel's piano.

Matt Wigton is a bassist, producer, songwriter and general Wearer of Many Hats. We chat about combating complacency, embracing new creative outlets as business opportunities and clown costumes in the Reno airport.

Derek Wells is an acclaimed Nashville session guitarist. Derek's one of the most recorded musicians in America- if you've listened to country radio over the past decade, you've enjoyed his handiwork. We discuss Derek's insane schedule, transition from successful road dog to first call studio ninja, and refreshingly wholistic view on crafting guitar parts and making records.

Jon Dragonette is a photo journalist, commercial, and lifestyle photographer. We chat about artistic integrity and intention in the Trump era, combating art's devaluation, and the beauty of two wheel vehicles. http://www.dragonettephotography.com

Donna King is a songwriter, producer, and angelic force for good in the world. In a candid conversation, she shares her experiences supporting family through addiction recovery and being a liberal Christian musician in Trump's America. This is a good one, folks.

Devon Gilfillian is a soul singer, songwriter and the nicest guy in show business. We talk about the restorative powers of high fructose corn syrup, the awesomeness of Red Rocks and keeping the creative well full.

Tom Beaupre is a songwriter, producer and bassist for Florida Georgia Line. We discuss maintaining sanity on the road, producing disclaimer free music, infinity pools and the absence of oversized checks.

Rocky Block is a Nashville based soul singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. We discuss growing up around Nashville music royalty, embracing our inner music nerd and the magical healing powers of a little known musician named Stevland.

Andrew Galucki is a Nashville based artist, website operator and podcast host (nashvilleforhire.com - middleclassmusician.co/). We discuss intention, personal evolution, branching out into different skill sets, and the moose of New Hampshire

Dani Elliott (www.danielliott.com) is a Nashville based vocalist and songwriter. We discuss the Brooklyn hipster epidemic, Allen Stone tours of yesteryear and being gloriously strange (from time to time).