Pick-Me-Up Podcast

Pick-Me-Up Podcast

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Pick-Me-Up Podcast episodes

  • S2 E03: Kate's Takes 1

    Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

    Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate give her own takes on a massive range of subjects including chocolate paddle pops, puzzles, communication wins and fails, olympic sports to try, embracing washing from the knees down.

    Kate also gives a small life, and Songwriting Prize, update, as well as her Song of the Week🕺

    Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.

    If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    15 min
  • S2 E02: Greeted by 100 Puppies (feat. YAGKI)

    ** This episode touches on some tough topics so if any part of this episode brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 **

    Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

    This week's episode of the podast features Sydney-based alt-pop artist, YAGKI! In this episode, topics discussed include:

    • the big question
  • what makes music so personal
  • go-to instruments for writing
  • the journey through your upbringing
  • carrying guily while looking after yourself
  • developing positive mental health
  • building your own support network
  • new YAGKI music and music video
  • the importance of lyrics and stream of consciousness

    • Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

    Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.

    If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    34 min
  • S2 E01: Paul McCartney's Leather Jacket (feat. Dan Maher)

    Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

    This week's episode of the podast features acclaimed guitarist, musician and producer, Dan Maher! In this episode, topics discussed include:

    • how he got into music and how he ended up as a guitarist
  • the hardest part of working in live television
  • managing egos
  • memorable moments
  • the ups and downs of travel
  • current, and up-and-coming, projects
  • the big question
  • the honesty of telling people how you feel
  • not being available ALL of the time
  • things that snap him out of a funk
  • advice for people getting into the industry

    • Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

    Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.

    If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    31 min
  • S2 Trailer: We're back!

    Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! We're excited to be back for Season 2 and have all sorts of wonderful things in store.

    In this season you'll hear from new guests, get Kate's Takes on more topics, and Scenarios and Top 3's will be back!

    Episode 1, featuring the very humble Dan Maher, will drop on Wednesday 17th July, and you can now keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok @pickmeuppodcast and/or on Instagram @thepickmeuppodcast🕺

    4 min
  • S1 E15: Kate's Takes 3 (feat. Nicole Gandy)

    This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features none other than Kate's sister, and singer-songwriter, Nicole Gandy!

    Hear Kate and Nicole give their take on a massive range of subjects from telescopes to scuba diving, the cinnamon challenge to margaritas (the drink and the pizza), bowling to dogs off lead, indoor plant maintenance to pantomimes, Lime bikes to Bridgerton, shopping to eggplant dumplings and Scooby Doo!

    20 min
  • S1 E14: I Have An Evil Plan (feat. Kate Gandy & Ali Taylor)

    This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features a surprise guest!

    In this episode, topics discussed include:

    • The Songwriting Prize 2024 update
  • the big question
  • who are you?
  • finding your people and storytelling
  • Almost, Maine
  • the importance of mental health and experiences
  • the evolution of the podcast

    • Our favourite games are played, with Top 3 Vibes and a ridiculous round of Scenarios.

    If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    41 min
  • S1 E13: Kate's Takes 2

    This week's mini episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, is the second of Kate's Takes!

    Hear Kate give her take on a range of subjects from pineapple on pizza, to getting on the Croc train (or maybe not!).

    Kate also gives an update on The Songwriting Prize 2024 now that entries have closed.

    9 min
  • S1 E12: The Gill-Swift Duet (feat. Chloe Gill)

    This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features Newcastle-based pop, rock, genre non-conformist songwriter, Chloe Gill.

    Kate and Chloe discuss:

    • winning The Songwriting Prize 2023 and recording at Studios 301
  • the tough year of 2022
  • her new single and it's unlikely origins
  • struggling to put yourself first
  • lyrics or music first
  • her journey with anxiety and endometriosis
  • the family of Listen Up Music

    • Chloe also ponders her Top 3 favourite smells and plays our favourite game; Scenarios.

    If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    29 min
  • S1 E11: Fairytale Curse (feat. Ash Morse)

    This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features Sydney-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and The Songwriting Prize alumni, Ash Morse.

    Kate and Ash discuss:

    • the big question
  • his upcoming album 'Family Ties'
  • dealing with love and loss
  • the songwriting process
  • music's magic in opening emotional doors
  • those 3 minute speeches at school
  • deep emotional change

    • Ash also ponders his Top 3 things that calm him and plays our favourite game; Scenarios.

    If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    30 min
  • S1 E10: New Members of The Avengers (feat. Day Release)

    This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features 5-piece Alt-Rock band, Day Release.

    Kate, Max, Isaak, Louis and Jimmy discuss:

    • the Day Release vibe
  • disagreements on how songs come together
  • the adventure of recording their EP
  • the big question and managing mental health with the added pressure of social media
  • accessibility of mental health services
  • upcoming music and gigs

    • They also ponder their collective Top 3 Disney Princesses, and of course they play our favourite game; Scenarios.

    If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

    29 min

About Pick-Me-Up Podcast

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Pick-Me-Up Podcast; The new, weekly, podcast hosted by Kate Gandy. Proudly presented by Listen Up Music and brought to you by Audio Technica.