Soundcheck with Adam Yokum + Dylan Reese

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Soundcheck is a podcast by Adam Yokum and Dylan Reese, exploring creativity, music, and modern culture.

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The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

Soundcheck with Adam Yokum + Dylan Reese episodes:

April 15, 2026 EP 21: Get Back To The Canvas (feat. Jared Tadlock)
In this episode, Dylan is absent - so Adam brings on his good friend Jared Tadlock. He’s a talented photographer/videographer + artist of different mediums. Adam and Jared have collaborated a ton are both West Virginia natives. They discuss art, social media, and give some advice to young creatives.
01:10 Exploring the Creative Journey of Jared Tadlock
08:38 Finding Passion Beyond Business
12:19 Imagining Unlimited Creative Possibilities
22:16 Navigating Social Media
26:30 The Debate on Vertical vs. Horizontal Video
37:54 Future Aspirations and Nashville Move
45:00 Cinematography Insights and Techniques Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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56min
April 08, 2026 EP 20: Be The Sauce (feat. Ollie Joseph)
We’re joined by our pal Ollie Joseph. He shares his perspective on building a career as an independent artist. We covered topics like how to build your own infrastructure / systems, staying consistent and maintaining relationships. Plenty of laughs were shared, but hopefully some gems were dropped too. Go follow Big Haus if you don’t already.
00:00 Introducing Our Guest: Ollie Joseph, aka Big Haus
09:01 Navigating the Music Industry and Personal Growth
17:56 Building Relationships and Finding Like-Minded Individuals
29:20 The Challenge of Finding a Unique Sound
39:44 The Value of Catalog Building
52:16 The Role of Songwriters
01:03:00 Attention to Detail: How Small Things Matter
01:09:59 Acting on Opportunities: The Power of Timeliness
01:16:01 Catch Us All On The Road! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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1h 23min
April 01, 2026 EP 19: We Hope You Water Your Roots
In this episode, Adam Yokum discusses the inspiration, themes, and creative process behind his new album 'Water Your Roots'. He shares insights into his artistic journey, the significance of the album's title, and the strategic approach to its production and rollout, offering valuable lessons for aspiring musicians and fans alike.
02:03 The Concept Behind 'Water Your Roots'
13:58 Merch Ideas and Album Rollout
17:56 Tour Excitement and Team Dynamics
25:53 Creative Freedom Post-Album
31:00 The Birth of 'Water Your Roots'
45:32 New song called 'Universal Sound' Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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53min
March 25, 2026 EP 18: Big Timber For Real
A tree fell on Adam’s house! Everything is all good, but the boys talk about that eventful day. Dylan had some problems of his own due to his fridge shutting on and off. The fellas are in shambles. Meanwhile, Bam Adebayo dropped 83 points in a game somehow. This was a fun, loose, light-hearted episode.
00:00 Unexpected Events: A Tree Falls on Adam's House
04:53 Dylan's Fridge Troubles
14:58 Adam smashes plates in his free time
19:27 Bam Adebayo's Historic 83-Point Game
29:29 Fantasy Basketball League Updates That No One Asked For Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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33min
March 18, 2026 EP 17: Building a Music Career While Working a 9-5 Job (feat. JayRoddy)
In this episode, Dylan Reese chats with artist/friend JayRoddy about his journey balancing a 9-5 job with building his career in music. This Massachusetts native also wears multiple hats, specializing in visual content + graphic design. The fellas chat about staying consistent and share some stories about their individual come up.
01:15 How Dylan and Roddy Met
04:50 Discipline, Belief, and Progress Over Time
08:57 Working A Day Job
20:42 Early Music Releases
25:01 Planning A Cohesive Project
40:42 The Power of Consistent Content
45:06 Roddy’s Final Advice Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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49min
March 11, 2026 EP 16: This Is Supposed To Be Fun
"Adam & Dylan have a chat about how to stay inspired and battle burnout / writer’s block. The dance remix of Adam’s song “mountains” coming out on 3/13 gets announced! There’s also a huge thunderstorm going on in West Virginia and Adam is freaking out for most of this episode. He also thought that The Wizard Of Oz came out in 1997.
01:01 Announcing the 'Mountains” Dance Remix
02:06 The Freedom of Being Independent in Music
07:53 Staying Inspired and Recognizing Creative Pockets
22:50 The Joy of Making Music and Staying Playful
30:52 There’s A Thunderstorm in WV" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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41min
March 04, 2026 EP 15: I Shaved My Legs For This
"In this episode, Adam gives an update about his recent trip to Nashville where he shot a music video with Vwillz, which went great. Adam then decides to present a handful of off the wall Tour concepts. Some went really well, others did not. Somehow the boys get into a convo about finding a really niche community, whether it be bird watching or trading cards. Let us know if anyone finds any Aaron Rodgers cards.
00:00 Feeling A Little Burnt Out
07:29 Adam’s Recent Nashville Trip
14:56 Off The Wall Tour Concepts / Names
28:13 Everyone Should Watch The Documentary Called 'Listers'
34:41 What Yall Know About Trading Cards?" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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47min
February 25, 2026 EP 14: Playing The Long Game (feat. JZAC)
"Adam is absent for this one. Dylan taps in a long time friend, JZAC. He’s a fellow independent artist, who’s built a career through hustle/consistency. He’s seen a ton of success on socials/streaming. The convo touches on music marketing (2015 vs. now), the Soundcloud / Swagytacks era, upcoming projects. Overall, it was a pretty loose episode but hopefully some gems were dropped along the way!
00:00 Introducing JZAC
05:55 Navigating Social Media
09:53 The Evolution of Music Promotion
14:07 Investing in Your Music Career
17:49 The Long Game
21:58 Building a Sustainable Music Career
25:31 Transitioning to Full-Time Musician
32:27 Anticipating the Upcoming Tour
38:01 Navigating Major Label Interest
41:56 The Value of Independence
45:53 Building Genuine Relationships
50:15 The Blending Roles of Artists and Managers" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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58min
February 18, 2026 EP 13: Dylan Got Boo’d On Stage For 30 Minutes Straight
"In this episode, Dylan shares a memorable story about opening for Schoolboy Q in 2012. Adam reflects on some of his early experiences on stage as well. The conversation explores the importance of being resilient while finding the right audience.
02:58 Adam’s Pipes Froze
11:51 Getting Boo’d in 2012
17:52 Reflections on Growth
21:51 Adam’s Early Challenges
35:24 The Path of Least Resistance" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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45min
February 11, 2026 EP 12: Juicy Lucy (Mail Bag #2)
"In this episode, Dylan and Adam dive into their 2nd mailbag, including the musical instruments they play, their thoughts on the MN staple - Juicy Lucy, misconceptions in the music industry, and sharing some gems they’ve learned from each other over the years. They also welcome a live guest with a mailbag question, Emanuel Brown. ""00:00 Intro and Mailbag Setup
02:00 Do We Play Instruments?
10:03 Thoughts On The Juicy Lucy
14:15 Emanuel Brown Joins Us To Ask His Mailbag Question About Misconceptions In The Industry
30:26 More Jon Bellion Praise
33:25 Strengths Learned from Each Other""" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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51min

FAQs about Soundcheck with Adam Yokum + Dylan Reese:

How many episodes does Soundcheck with Adam Yokum + Dylan Reese have?

The podcast currently has 41 episodes available.