Rob Baird (@robbairdmusic) now has the opportunity to flip the script from episode 2 to now tap into the meaning of Edan Archer's (@edanarcher) "Monkey On My Back". We quickly discover that, in a traditional and unconventional sense, the title can be misleading. As Edan lays out the message of the song everyone might have a monkey on their back.

Katie Cole (@katiecoleofficial) sits down with upright bass virtuoso Scott Mulvahill (@scottmulvahill) to talk about yearning, desires, and frustrations with his song, "Himalayas". Complacency, a theme quickly picked up by Katie, is well defined by Scott. Armed with an intensity to never settle for a complacent life, Scott walks us through his self produced and written song that is available on the same-titled record.

Never have met before, instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter Dustin Ransom (@dustinransommusic) and singer/songwriter Molly Martin (@mollymartinsongs) found a quick love for ice breakers. Dustin's "Except You" comes from a heavy place being disguised as a light, piano ballad. Molly was able to discover themes of sobriety, cathartics, letting go, and living in the now. For Dustin, there's a generosity of interpretation that allows the listener to understand their own emotions where they're met.

Ben Jarrell (@benjarrellbama) brought his unreleased song "California Coldwinds" to the studio to have a conversation with seasoned songwriter, Mando Saenz (mandosaenz). Ben quickly helps us understand that one of the most human things to do is to try to understand that person.

Intense emotions from the subtlest moments describe Austin Plaine's  (@austinplaine) writing style, but we found a kindred spirit with Szlachetka (@szlachetkamusic) when we put these two in a room. "Something More" is full of windows and opportunities for Austin's guitar playing and unique sense of writing. So there's no doubt that these two songwriters open the discussion to bring Austin's double entendres and character development to light.

Sam Bush (@sambushband), notable bluegrass legend, plays the traditional fiddle tune on the mandolin "The Cattle In The Cain" for fiddle champion, Michael Cleveland (@mcflamekeeper). Sam has a unique style that Michael made sure to bring up in conversation, that brings up stories of Bill Monroe and Sam's education in music. This conversation offers an in-depth look at what two of the worlds most notable instrumentalist really hear from an instrumental.

Ballads, anxieties, and even quicksand are uncovered in Charlotte Leigh's (@icharlotteleigh) "Deep Water". Robby Hecht (@robbyhecht), a seasoned songwriter, was pretty quick to realize the metaphors and analogies in Charlotte's personal ballad, but he also realizes that a song so personal can be a challenge to write. Charlotte shares her experiences in writing the song, coping with the issues discovered, and realizing to embrace the issue.

Paul McDonald and Emily Kinney of The Sweetheart Deal (@thesweetheartdeal) sit down with Nicki Bluhm (@nickibluhm) after hearing "To Rise You Gotta Fall" live in the studio. Nicki takes us through her journey to this song as Paul and Emily share commonalities in conquering fear, change, and even the lessons of life. You also get to hear the inner workings of Nicki's latest record, To Rise You Gotta Fall.

Running to or running from something, heartache, and how the instrument can make the difference in a song. Edan Archer (@edanarcher) sits down with Rob Baird (@robbairdmusic) to discover more about Rob's Breaking Ground song "Give Me Back My Love" from his latest album release, After All. Kindred spirits in the art of crafting a song, Edan heard "Give Me Back My Love" for the first time as we recorded this episode and quickly understood that there was more to the song than what meets the ears.

Guest host Jenny Tolman (@jennytolman) sits down with Dillon Carmichael (@dilloncmusic) to not only share a love for classic country and it's sounds, but also to dig into Dillon's song "Dancing Away With My Heart" on Carmichael's debut album Hell On an Angel. Discover how quick an idea can change for a song when you're nudged by Nashville staple producer, Dave Cobb. Jenny also leads the conversation uniquely in the direction of how hard is it to write a love song when you've fallen out of love.