Wild Willie welcomes Pete Turner to discuss the transformative power of music and podcasting. Pete shares his podcasting journey and the therapeutic benefits it offers. They explore music's role during isolation, analyzing songs like "Fast Car." Willie shares his experiences as a truck driver and insights from his other podcast ventures. They tackle anxiety and depression, highlighting music and podcasting as healing forces. The episode touches on music's impact on parenting and offers podcast production advice. Willie reflects on his passion for podcasting, while Pete celebrates milestones from his "Break It Down Show." They conclude with encouragement to enjoy live music and gratitude towards Pete.
(0:11) Introduction and Pete Turner's background
(3:53) Pete's podcast journey and therapeutic aspects
(5:12) Music's role in Pete's life and isolation
(7:16) Wild Willie's truck driving and music's importance
(9:59) Songs that helped Pete through tough times and analysis of "Fast Car"
(14:57) Wild Willie's other podcast and advice on production
(19:23) Dealing with anxiety, depression, and music's healing power
(25:07) The connection between music and parenting
(27:07) Wild Willie's passion for podcasting and DJing
(30:05) Pete Turner's podcast milestones and "Break It Down Show"
(37:15) Wild Willie's personal journey and podcast vision
(44:34) Sponsor: Support and engage with podcasts
(47:14) Addressing podcast growth and dealing with haters
(49:23) Starting a podcast and embracing challenges
(51:04) Technical tips for podcasting
(53:38) Final thoughts on music's transformative power
(54:35) Encouragement to experience live music
(54:50) Conclusion and thanks to Pete Turner