Spout Podcast

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Bobby Bones has built one of the rare media careers that refuses to stay in one lane. In this episode of Spout, the radio personality, podcaster, author, comedian, Dancing with the Stars winner and National Radio Hall of Fame inductee talks about bringing BobbyCast to Netflix, why audio is still the foundation of everything he does and how radio has changed in a world of podcasts, YouTube, TikTok and on-demand content.

Bobby opens up about starting in radio as a teenager, moving from pop and hip-hop into country, the Nashville backlash that followed, and the now-famous “Go Away Bobby Bones” billboards he secretly bought himself. He also shares stories from interviews with Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Hank Williams Jr., Wendy Williams and more, plus the real story behind sending back his Dancing with the Stars mirrorball trophy.

From becoming a new dad to dealing with criticism, chasing career goals, and deciding what kind of legacy he wants to leave, Bobby Bones gets honest about ambition, insecurity, success and why being a little crazy might be part of the job.

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The Maine has been a band for nearly 20 years, made 10 albums with the same lineup, built their own festival, stayed independent and somehow keeps finding new firsts.

In this episode of Spout, The Maine dive into JOY NEXT DOOR, an album written and recorded in sequence, with each song designed as a chapter in a larger story. They break down the meaning behind the album’s green era, the organic sound of the record and why album 10 was the perfect time to intentionally make the creative process harder.

The band also reflects on revisiting American Candy, saying goodbye to Chain Reaction, surprising fans with early song previews, and turning 8123 Fest into a tradition fans plan their lives around. Plus, they share what it was like having Mikey Way join them on stage, performing with the Jonas Brothers, bringing Frankie Jonas on tour and balancing family life with a career that is still growing after two decades.

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TX2 is not trying to be the band everybody agrees on. They are trying to be the band that makes people feel less alone.

Fresh off Australia, a headline tour, and gearing up for Black Veil Brides, European festivals, and whatever level of chaos comes next, Evan and Cam from TX2 join Spout to talk about the rise, the hate, the fans, and the movement behind it all.

They break down End of Us, the band’s post-apocalyptic rock opera, their collaboration with Black Veil Brides on “The End of Us,” and how Andy Biersack and Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills became big-brother figures after seeing TX2 go through the same kind of online backlash their own bands once faced.

Evan and Cam also get into the X Movement, the responsibility of building a fanbase that literally tells them their music saved their lives, why Warped Tour felt like a full-circle moment, and why Evan’s new personal motto might need to be printed on merch immediately:

“To be cringe is to be free.”

There’s also talk of horror movies, Resident Evil, dream collaborations, low-budget filmmaking, life on the road, and TX2’s plans to keep getting louder, bigger, and harder to ignore.

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Five-time Grammy-nominated producer ALISSA joins Spout Podcast for a deep dive into the sound, soul, and musicianship behind some of today’s biggest records.

ALISSA talks about her historic Grammy nomination for Producer of the Year, becoming one of the few women ever recognized in the category, and what it takes to earn respect in a producer world still dominated by men. She also breaks down her love of bass, funk, live instrumentation, and the musical DNA that shaped her work across pop, R&B, soul, and beyond.

In this conversation, ALISSA opens up about working with icons including Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars, Bootsy Collins, Kaytranada, Calvin Harris, Lenny Kravitz, and more. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from studio sessions, including creating music for Mariah Carey’s Here For It All, working with Anderson .Paak on Mary J. Blige’s Grammy-nominated album, and helping connect Bootsy Collins with Silk Sonic.

ALISSA also talks about the importance of keeping live musicianship alive in the age of AI, the difference between producers and beat makers, and why great music still has to come from feel, chemistry, and talent.

Plus, ALISSA shares incredible stories about Prince sliding into her DMs, meeting Quincy Jones, working with Anthony Marinelli on original Thriller gear.

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Sorana stopped by the Spout Podcast and chatted with Nick Major about her journey from growing up in Transylvania to pursuing a music career in LA, while also writing hits with and for some of the biggest names around.

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Tank Ball of Tank and The Bangas joins Tamara Dhia on Spout for a vibrant, funny, and deeply honest conversation about the band’s new album, The Last Balloon, out May 15.

Tank breaks down how the album closes the trilogy that began with The Green Balloon and The Red Balloon, while also opening the door to a new era for the group. She talks about creating the record with fans in mind, working with collaborators like Lucky Daye, Lettuce, Dawn Richard, and Akeem Ali, and why songs like “Move,” “No Invite,” and “Ain’t That Deep” reflect growth, joy, frustration, freedom, and New Orleans culture.

The conversation also dives into Tank’s Grammy win, the hilarious story of her Grammy being delivered to the wrong address, her 2020 Best New Artist nomination alongside Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, and Yola, and the life-changing impact of winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2017.

Tank also opens up about fame versus recognition, wanting to thrift in peace, the viral “This boy be in my DMs saying I’m pretty” moment, her roots in poetry and open mic nights, the origin of the Tank and The Bangas name, and what she hopes this next chapter looks like for the band.

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