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- James Austin Johnson Is An Infinite Encyclopedia Of Comedy And Music
James Austin Johnson is a comedian and actor who is in his sixth season as a cast member on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. He’s known for his insanely good impressions including Donald Trump, and for his viral videos of celebrity impressions and original characters on social media. James is also a screen and stage actor whose credits include "A Complete Unknown,", "Inside Out 2" "Barry" "Better Call Saul," and "HAIL, CAESAR!" His new comedy special "He'll Yeah" is out NOW on YouTube .
James joins Eric to talk Christian ska, math rock vs jazz, and how his stand-up set is like a Dave Matthews Band show. They listen to Bob Dylan and James reveals that he's been secretly releasing Dylan covers on Spotify. Finally, James pontificates on the criminally underappreciated James Bond theme song.
Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER.
LISTEN TO JAMES' PLAYLIST HERE!
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Best Song Ever Playlist Here!!
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Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Michael Kessler
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1 hr 12 min - Maoli Is Bringing Hawaiian Island Soul to Country Music
Maoli is a singer and songwriter who has garnered over 1.2 billion lifetime streams, making a unique blend of roots reggae, island soul, and country music, while celebrating his home state of Hawaii and its values of love, positivity and unity. He recently made his debut appearance at the iconic Grand Ole Opry and had his national television debut on The TODAY Show. His latest album MMO3 is the latest installment of his beloved MMO (Maoli Music Overload) series,.
Maoli joins Eric to talk about what reggae, country, and Polynesian music have in common, and being inspired to write country songs by Hawaii’s cattle, horses, and red dirt roads. He also tells of dental emergencies on the road, why he’d love to be huge in Brazil, and writing and recording his new album in Nashville. Plus, Eric shares his theory of why reggae is the best music genre.
Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER.
MAOLI’S PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5oMhEFfkYNGfvoUmdtANXJ?si=1cbc0553a5f34129
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Best Song Ever Playlist:
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Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Michael Kessler
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40 min - Jon Lampley Let Paul McCartney Play His Trumpet And Reveres Louis Armstrong
Jon Lampley is a trumpet and sousaphone player, a singer-songwriter, a composer, and a bandleader. He just wrapped up 11 years as part of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s house band with Louis Cato and Jon Batiste. He co-founded the high-energy jazz-funk ensemble Huntertones and has performed for years with jam-rock mainstays O.A.R. and pop-soul powerhouse Lake Street Dive.
His new solo album Notes to Self is out now and you can catch him on tour this fall!
Jon joins Eric to talk about the first time he heard D’Angelo and sneaking secular music growing up. He reflects on 25 years of playing trumpet, educates us on how Louis Armstrong changed the instrument, and debates whether classic recordings should be remastered using A.I. Jon also remembers jamming with Paul McCartney, shares his love of Jackie Evans, and talks about his favorite track on his new album.
Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER.
JON’S PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2cNc1nqF6dpuIiJ6AxqRtm?si=f97f0211be7d4560
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https://www.erichutchinson.com/songversations
Best Song Ever Playlist:
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Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Michael Kessler
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1 hr - Liner Notes: Debating The Songs Of The Summer & When Will The Super Bowl Have An Official Theme Song?
Eric and Byrnes discuss today’s music news and listeners’ burning questions.
They review Spotify’s Top 5 Songs of the Summer and discuss whether Shakira is the most underrated artist of the 21st century. Next, they dig into Oasis’s new plan to keep concert ticket prices low and fair, reminding Byrnes of the time he saw Pope John Paul II at Giants Stadium. They also listen to the new commercial jingle by… Bon Iver??
Next, the guys open up the Songversations Mailbag to decide whether or not Pearl Jam even counts as grunge music and what great bands have bad names.
Finally, Eric and Byrnes reveal this week's BEST SONG EVER.
Send your music questions to [email protected]
https://www.erichutchinson.com/songversations
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Best Song Ever Playlist:
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fans, featuring officially licensed merch from iconic bands and top sports teams. Our listeners get 15% OFF when they use our code SONG https://oldglory.com
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Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Michael Kessler
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50 min - Jon Wertheim Lived Through Grunge and Thinks Red Hot Chili Peppers Are Underrated
Jon Wertheim is an Emmy-award winning correspondent for 60 Minutes, longtime writer at Sports Illustrated, and analyst for the Tennis Channel. He also co-hosts the tennis podcast Served with Andy Roddick.
Jon joins Eric to discuss Prince destroying Michael Jackson in ping pong at Paisley Park and living in Portland, Or in the height of grunge music. They also discuss SNL musical comedy, advice on how to normalize celebrities to get a good interview, whether it’s time to update the 60 minutes stopwatch, and how we should make tennis more like the WWE.
Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER.
JON’S PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5CqrDW3fW3YFKZS5yU5LYO?si=a79548adcc8b4da5
Send your music questions to [email protected]
https://www.erichutchinson.com/songversations
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Become part of the Songversations Nation! Patreon.com/SongversationsNation
instagram.com/songversationsnation
Best Song Ever Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b
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Check out - OLD GLORY - a site with over 300,000 merch items for music, sports, entertainment, and pop culture
fans, featuring officially licensed merch from iconic bands and top sports teams. Our listeners get 15% OFF when they use our code SONG https://oldglory.com
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Songversations with Eric Hutchinson
Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Michael Kessler
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45 min - Emily Gould Wonders If It’s Too Easy To Be Alternative These Days
Emily Gould is a talented writer, novelist and critic. She is a features writer at New York Magazine, where she also writes Dinner Party - the magazine’s flagship daily newsletter. She is the author of several books, including And The Heart Says Whatever, Friendship, and Perfect Tunes (now in paperback!)
Emily joins Eric to discuss going to high school together in the 1990’s, and her love of Bikini Kill, En Vogue, and Belle and Sebastian. She shares why she could pass for an unlicensed dermatologist, the greatest song ever about New York City ever, and the comedic genius of Kyle Gordon.
Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER.
EMILY’S PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3CyYeOrWhlzkCH3o52gsQy?si=30440dcf69ef4aed&pt=3d9d5e01b8c8dcb2934c375ec7a87aec
Send your music questions to [email protected]
https://www.erichutchinson.com/songversations
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Become part of the Songversations Nation! Patreon.com/SongversationsNation
instagram.com/songversationsnation
Best Song Ever Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b
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Check out - OLD GLORY - a site with over 300,000 merch items for music, sports, entertainment, and pop culture
fans, featuring officially licensed merch from iconic bands and top sports teams. Our listeners get 15% OFF when they use our code SONG https://oldglory.com
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Songversations with Eric Hutchinson
Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Michael Kessler
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50 min - Rep. Jamie Raskin Is Congress’s Biggest Fan of The E Street Band
Congressman Jamie Raskin proudly represents Maryland’s beautiful 8th Congressional District, which also happens to include Eric’s hometown of Takoma Park, MD. He is the ranking member of the House Committee on the Judiciary in the 119th Congress, and he served on the Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol.
Rep. Raskin joins Eric to discuss Maryland musicians and show off his encyclopedic knowledge of modern folk and protest music. He talks about his love of Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Nils Lofgren, Dar Williams, and shares what song he thinks could replace the national anthem.
Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER.
REP. RASKIN’S PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DdNqotUzz3dN5f2EseIDE?si=cc7594eb7fc648a8&pt=9211a8bb799cf3d935b883547674ba4b
Send your music questions to [email protected]
https://www.erichutchinson.com/songversations
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Become part of the Songversations Nation! Patreon.com/SongversationsNation
instagram.com/songversationsnation
Best Song Ever Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b
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Check out - OLD GLORY - a site with over 300,000 merch items for music, sports, entertainment, and pop culture
fans, featuring officially licensed merch from iconic bands and top sports teams. Our listeners get 15% OFF when they use our code SONG https://oldglory.com
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Songversations with Eric Hutchinson
Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Michael Kessler
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35 min - Mayim Bialik On Debbie Gibson, The Humpty Dance & The Forgotten Brilliance of Edie Brickell [Replay]
Songversations is on vacation this week, so please enjoy a re-broadcast of our chat with actress, Mayim Bialik!
Mayim Bialik is best known for her lead role as Blossom Russo in the 90s sitcom Blossom. She played the role of Amy Farrah Fowler on the CBS comedy, The Big Bang Theory, and served as host of Jeopardy! for 2 seasons. She is also the host of her popular mental health podcast, Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown.
Mayim joins Eric to talk about teenage crushes, her early love for Debbie Gibson, listening to Jay-Z and Kanye with her kids, and seeing Sting on his 40th Bday at the Hollywood Bowl.
MAYIM'S PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2r8xvNHINunqLe6QIlvSCl?si=820dae98fba447bb
Send your music questions to [email protected]
We want to interview YOU for Songversations! Sign up to be a Songversations Nation Patreon member before June 30th and you’ll automatically be entered into the drawing to have Eric interview YOU for Songversations!
Sign up today! Patreon.com/SongversationsNation
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Songversations with Eric Hutchinson
Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Jonathan Grimm
Best Song Ever Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b
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54 min - Patreon Winner Chris P. Loves Golden Oldies, Guitars, and Bagels
Chris P. is a Patreon supporter and member of the Songversations Nation! He’s a born and bred New Yorker who loves music and runs a chain of bagel shops called Tompkins Square Bagels.
Chris joins Eric to talk about growing up in Brooklyn, learning about classic rock & roll music from his dad, witnessing early NYC hip hop in the 1980s, the song that drove him crazy at the old restaurant he worked at, and his newfound love for Janet Jackson.
Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER.
CHRIS’ PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1N12LGQrLGC4BBKDZuuLae?si=14be3cf6f7e1449d
**Become part of the Songversations Nation for your chance to be interviewed on the show!
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Check out - OLD GLORY - a site with over 300,000 merch items for music, sports, entertainment, and pop culture
fans, featuring officially licensed merch from iconic bands and top sports teams. Our listeners get 15% OFF when they use our code SONG https://oldglory.com
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Songversations with Eric Hutchinson
Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Michael Kessler
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35 min - Anya Marina Loves Going On A Tangent Almost As Much As She Loves Making Music
Anya Marina is a fabulous singer and songwriter and one of Eric’s best pals. She has tour extensively and shared the stage with acts from Jason Mraz to Spoon to comedian Nikki Glazer. You’ve heard her music on Grey’s Anatomy, Gossip Girl and in Twilight: New Moon. Check out her new songs Bob Dylan’s “The Man In Me” and Robbie Dupree’s “Steal Away” from her forthcoming covers album!
Anya joins Eric and hijacks the show as she teaches him some Russian before remembering her time as a radio DJ in San Diego. She and Eric also discuss Freedy Johnston, Anya’s songwriting, and important yogurt insomnia tips!
Then Producer Byrnes joins for… BEST SONG EVER.
ANYA’S PLAYLIST:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1CKJBRalcQYGZZ8HwlCZHk?si=7df728688da24fdc
Send your music questions to [email protected]
https://www.erichutchinson.com/songversations
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Become part of the Songversations Nation! Patreon.com/SongversationsNation
instagram.com/songversationsnation
Best Song Ever Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65XKaQjYWFq7ak4DHFkpAj?si=fa5362c482294d1b
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Check out - OLD GLORY - a site with over 300,000 merch items for music, sports, entertainment, and pop culture
fans, featuring officially licensed merch from iconic bands and top sports teams. Our listeners get 15% OFF when they use our code SONG https://oldglory.com
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Songversations with Eric Hutchinson
Produced by Alex Byrnes
Edited by Michael Kessler
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
54 min
About Songversations With Eric Hutchinson
From the publisher's feed
Songversations with Eric Hutchinson is a new podcast that finds out what music the people who define our culture like to listen to. Each week, Eric invites a famous guest to reveal their personal life soundtrack. They listen to music clips and dive deep into the memories, moments, and meaning found where life and music converge. It’s funny, insightful, revealing, and a great way to discover new music.
Who’s dropping by? So far, an eclectic mix of interesting people, including actress Mayim Bialik, comedian Iliza Shlesinger, Grammy-nominated music producer Mike Elizondo, magician Justin Willman, celebrity trainer Jen Widerstrom, and activist DeRay Mckesson.
Eric Hutchinson is a singer, songwriter, and seasoned touring musician who has performed in all 50 states and shared the stage with acts like Kelly Clarkson, OneRepublic, and Jason Mraz. His music has racked up over 500 million streams total, and he’s made TV appearances on everything from The Tonight Show to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Along the way, Eric has built a loyal cult following who show up for his clever, heartfelt lyrics and instantly hummable, soulful melodies. He is best known for his songs “A Little More”, “Tell The World”, “Ok, It’s Alright With Me”, and “Rock & Roll”, which earned him a platinum record in the US and became a #1 hit in Australia, New Zealand, and Norway.
Email: [email protected]
EricHutchinson.com/Songversations