Travie McCoy reveals why Gym Class Heroes are finally returning after a 15-year wait—and how the new single “Universal Language” opens a completely different chapter for the band.

In this episode of Spout, Travie looks back at the unexpected decisions that changed pop music history, including fighting to keep Bruno Mars on “Billionaire” before he became a global superstar and how “Stereo Hearts” nearly ended up somewhere else. He also reflects on the 20-year legacy of “Cupid’s Chokehold,” the MySpace era, reconnecting with Adam Levine at Madison Square Garden and watching longtime Gym Class Heroes fans bring their own children to the shows.

The conversation takes a more personal turn as Travie discusses surviving addiction, the importance of speaking honestly about his darkest moments and the terrifying dirt bike accident that left him inches from possible paralysis. He explains why refusing narcotic painkillers at the hospital became an important reminder of just how far he has come.

Plus, Travie teases the sound of the next Gym Class Heroes album, singing in Portuguese, unreleased music, a possible Good Charlotte tour and why fans should expect plenty of surprises from the band’s long-awaited return.

Spout—where famous people spout off on more than what they are famous for.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JP Saxe is done running from the piano and the heartbreak songs that made him who he is.

In this candid conversation, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter reveals how becoming an independent artist led him back to his most honest creative instincts and inside the making of the new album he calls OK Piano Guy. He explains why he wrote nearly 100 songs, how fans are helping shape the final tracklist, and what he learned by temporarily banning love songs, heartbreak, piano, and guitar from his creative process.

JP also shares stories from touring arenas with Megan Moroney, writing with Sabrina Carpenter on Emails I Can’t Send, collaborating with Lewis Capaldi, and why great songwriting often begins with one good question—and knowing when to stop talking.

Plus, the unexpected connection between loneliness, chosen family, and the feelings that become his best songs.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Surfaces’ Colin Padalecki joins Spout to talk about the next chapter of Surfaces, the new singles “Call Me When You’re Home” and “Blame It All On Me” featuring Mike Posner, and the upcoming seventh studio album.

Colin shares why this new project feels like a fresh start while still staying connected to the feel-good Surfaces sound fans love. He talks about writing through one of the hardest seasons of his life, turning pain into something redemptive, and finding the silver lining inside a difficult year.

The conversation also covers Forrest Frank’s departure from Surfaces, the story behind “Sunday Best” becoming a billion-stream cultural moment, working with Elton John on “Learn to Fly,” meeting Jack Johnson, and why the new album is about growth, honesty, and feeling human again.

For fans of Surfaces, Mike Posner, Elton John, Forrest Frank, Jack Johnson, summer music, feel-good pop, and the creative story behind the songs hit play to hear Colin Padalecki spout off.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Known by many from the creator world and Hype House, Mia is stepping into a new chapter with a sound that leans emotional, acoustic, and honest. In this conversation, she shares how debut single, “Satisfaction” was shaped by her childhood, her relationship with her father, and the moment she realized forgiveness was not about letting someone else off the hook. It was about finally setting herself free.

Mia also talks about moving to Los Angeles at 19, life inside Hype House, what reality TV did not fully show, and how online hate affected her mental health and relationship with social media. She opens up about taking a break from posting, losing followers, and why that actually felt like a relief.

She talks about the pressure of being taken seriously as a musician, the fear of performing live, and why she is more focused on making music that matters to people than chasing numbers.

For fans of Mia Hayward, Hype House, creator culture, and new artists finding their voice, this episode is a candid look at what happens when someone stops performing for the internet and starts telling the truth.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Singer-songwriter Jared Benjamin joins The Spout Podcast to discuss his new single "Angel Eyes," the upcoming full-length expansion of his Icarus project, viral success with "Flatline," BookTok fame, sold-out international tour dates, mental health, songwriting, and building one of music's most passionate online communities. Jared also shares how he went from learning guitar during the pandemic to selling out venues around the world.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Vanderpump Rules star and singer Natalie Maguire joins Spout to talk about stepping into Bravo’s biggest reboot, why the new cast expected backlash, and what it was really like going from SUR bartender to one of the most talked-about faces on the show.

Natalie shares where things stand with Shane, what changed after the reunion, how she looks back on the drama with Kim and Marcus, and why she does not plan to overthink Season 13. She also talks about working with Lisa Vanderpump, forming friendships with Vanderpump OGs like Scheana, Ariana, Lala, Schwartz and Katie, and the surreal Coachella moment that put her near the Kardashians.

Plus, Natalie breaks down the reaction to her debut single “Passenger,” her plans for more music, the possibility of an EP, writing songs about real relationships, and why she is ready to bring more of her music into the Vanderpump world.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tori Kelly joins Spout to talk about her new album, God Must Really Love Me, and the life moments that shaped it: motherhood, faith, marriage, family, and finding peace in the middle of a long creative journey.

Tori shares why her son’s voice appears on the album, how becoming a mom changed her songwriting, and why this project feels like the clearest picture of who she is today. She also looks back on the full-circle connection between “Dear No One” and “Dive,” opening for Ed Sheeran while pregnant, writing with Ed early in her career, and the possibility of future collaborations with Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande.

Plus, Tori talks about winning a Grammy with Jacob Collier and John Legend for “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” the pressure of singing the national anthem at the NBA Finals, and the live TV sound scare that nearly threw everything off moments before she performed

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lauren Spencer Smith talks about what comes after The Art of Being a Mess, why her third album may return to stripped-down sad songs, and the pressure artists face when too many opinions enter the creative process.

She also shares what she learned from watching numbers and streaming statistics, why she wants to release music while the emotions are still fresh, and what fans can expect from her upcoming tours with Teddy Swims and Hilary Duff. 

Plus, Lauren explains how her onstage “Tell Me a Secret” box became unexpectedly unhinged, her love of elaborate tour pranks, and why she believes authenticity matters more than trying to look cool online

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spencer Sutherland joins Spout to talk about the new era behind “Life Is Glamorous,” why he wants big anthems, theatrical live shows, and old-school showmanship to come back, and how his next album came together during long writing days in Nashville.

He also tells the story of getting a DM that led to working with A$AP Rocky, how a viral Teddy Swims “Lose Control”duet changed what people recognized him for, and what it felt like when his original music started connecting online. Spencer looks back at “Selfish,” The X Factor UK, The Drama, and the years it took to figure out what kind of artist he actually wanted to be.

The conversation also covers acting, working with Meghan Trainor, reading comments, fan girls having better instincts than music executives, and why being “the most chalant” might be the real Spencer Sutherland brand.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Nichols joins Spout to talk about the long road behind his country career, the traditional sound he never abandoned, and why country music may finally be circling back to its roots.

Joe reflects on his new music, including “Fighting the Good Fight,” “Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To,” and the upcoming “High Notes,” while sharing why he is taking his time building a full album instead of rushing the process.

He also looks back on the unexpected rise of “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” the chart drama behind “Brokenheartsville,” hearing other artists cover his songs, and why connecting with fans now means more to him than chasing another number one.

Plus, Joe opens up about his Arkansas roots, his love for trout fishing in the Ozarks, his work with Home Run for Hope, and how his perspective has shifted from competing with other artists to rooting for them.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices