Spout Podcast

Story of the Year joins Nick Major on Spout for a wide-open conversation about their new album ARSON, the meaning behind All Rage. Still Only Numb, and how the band continues to evolve after nearly three decades together.

Dan Marsala, Ryan Phillips, Adam Russell, and Josh Wills look back on the early days of Page Avenue, Warped Tour memories, their long-running friendship, and why chemistry has mattered just as much as musicianship. They also dig into working with producer Colin Brittain, the making of songs like “Gasoline” and “See Through,” and how technology has changed the recording process without replacing the human energy that built the band.

The episode also gets into music videos, action-movie inspiration, Star Wars, touring, tattoos, voice care, the return of Warped Tour, and why Story of the Year still believes in making full albums in a singles-driven world.

For fans of Story of the Year, Page Avenue, Warped Tour, post-hardcore, emo, pop-punk, ARSON, and early 2000s rock, this one is part nostalgia trip, part creative masterclass, and part proof that some bands were built to survive the algorithm. 

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Shinedown returns to the Spout Podcast for a backstage conversation with Tamara Dhia ahead of their next massive chapter.

Brent Smith and Zach Myers talk about the band’s upcoming eighth album, why “Safe and Sound” felt like the right way to launch this new era, and how “Searchlight” became another milestone moment for the band after hitting No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart.

The conversation dives into Shinedown’s creative process, their refusal to stay trapped inside one genre, the emotional story behind “Searchlight,” and why songs like “Outlaw” feel like classic Shinedown fan service in the best possible way.

Brent and Zach also look ahead to the Dance, Kid, Dance Act Two World Tour, the band’s biggest production yet, with a two-hour-plus arena show, rotating deep cuts, international dates, and a year packed with surprises.

It’s a conversation about legacy, evolution, radio, rock, country influence, and why Shinedown still plays like a band with something to prove.

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Honey Revenge joins Spout Podcast for a high-energy conversation about their new era, life on tour, and what comes next for one of alternative music’s most exciting rising bands.

In this episode, Devin Papadol and Donny Lloyd sit down with Nick Major to talk about their latest single “Hot Commodity,” the evolution from Retrovision into new music, and how songs like “Risk” and “Poison Apple Baby”helped push Honey Revenge into a bigger, bolder sound.

The band also opens up about touring Europe, playing with Spiritbox, celebrating full-circle moments with State Champs, and preparing to headline the idobi Radio Summer School Tour alongside artists like Games We Play, Winona Fighter, South Arcade, and Chase Petra. Plus, Honey Revenge shares behind-the-scenes stories from Warped Tour, including the technical nightmare they survived on stage, Donny Cam chaos, dream tour partners, Paramore memories, and why supporting your local music scene still matters.

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Country star Parker McCollum joins Tamara Dhia on the Spout Podcast for a backstage conversation from Napa about the music, pressure, and purpose behind his latest chapter.

Parker opens up about the deluxe version of his self-titled album, including why “Big Old Fancy House” took multiple attempts before it finally felt right, how “Killing Me” came together almost by accident, and why “Montgomery County” was born alone on a late-night flight home from tour.

He also reflects on pushing himself creatively, wanting to feel uncomfortable again, and how his songwriting has changed since songs like “Stone” came from a more self-destructive place. Parker talks about the advice Miranda Lambert gave him to “fall in love with the word no,” the balance between ambition and protecting your life, and what has stayed the same from The Limestone Kid to Gold Chain Cowboy, Never Enough, and now.

Plus, Parker shares what fans can expect next: a big summer tour, new music, and the early stages of writing his next album.

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This week on the Spout Podcast, we’re doing something a little different for Stagecoach weekend.

In this special bundled episode, we bring together three separate conversations with Josh Ross, Corey Kent, and Willow Avalon — three artists heading into one of country music’s biggest weekends, each with a very different story, sound, and lane right now. 

Josh Ross talks about the emotion behind “Give Her Hell,” why he’s drawn to songs that hit harder emotionally, and how he moves between stripped-back country, power-ballad energy, and full-scale live intensity. He also opens up about the personal side of his songwriting, the meaning behind sequencing records, and why some of the deepest songs are the ones that stay with people the longest. 

Corey Kent joins us to talk about the rise of “Empty Words,” how fan reaction helped push the song forward faster, and why trusting instinct still matters in a world obsessed with data. He reflects on the long road from Oklahoma to Nashville to Texas, losing a publishing deal, working at a pavement company during COVID, and building a career that now includes platinum records, a No. 1 song, and a place on major festival stages. It’s a conversation about conviction, resilience, and what happens when the fans finally meet the vision. 

Then there’s Willow Avalon, who brings one of the most distinct voices in the genre right now. She gets into the story behind “Easy on the Eyes,” the songwriting perspective behind “Cardinal Sin,” and the next chapter following Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell. Her conversation is funny, sharp, thoughtful, and full of the kind of honesty that’s making more and more people pay attention. From viral songs to vintage country influences to building a career in real time, Willow sounds every bit like an artist having a moment on her own terms. 

Three artists. Three very different journeys. One Stagecoach special.

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Redferrin is having a moment and this conversation proves why. In this episode of Spout, the rising country star joins Tamara Dhia to talk about his journey from professional motocross racer to one of the most talked-about new voices in country music. From his viral breakout “Jack and Diet Coke” to his fan-favorite track “Just Like Johnny,” Redferrin breaks down the songs, stories, and risks that helped build his sound. 

He also opens up about heading into Stagecoach, crafting a more traditional country sound inspired by Alan Jackson, and preparing for a full album this summer. Along the way, he shares behind-the-scenes stories about Tyler Hubbard, Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, the Grand Ole Opry, and why authenticity is still his biggest advantage.

If you’re into country music, new artist discovery, viral music moments, Stagecoach, Morgan Wallen-adjacent stories, and artists who actually have something to say, this is an episode you’ll want to hear.

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In this episode of the Spout Podcast, Bayker sits down with Tamara Dhia to talk about going from teaching himself guitar during the pandemic to earning a platinum record, touring the world, and landing on lineups with some of the biggest names in the format. He opens up about the emotional story behind “Maxed Out,” why covering Joe Diffie’s “Pickup Man” meant so much, and what life really looks like when you go from working in a barbecue restaurant to living on the road.

He’s humble, hilarious, and a lot deeper than people might expect. And the more he talks, the more you understand why fans are connecting so hard.

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Patrick McEnroe joins the Spout Podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on the past, present, and future of tennis. The former Grand Slam champion, Davis Cup captain, ESPN analyst, and President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame breaks down how the game has evolved from the eras of Agassi, Sampras, Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic to the rise of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. 

He shares why Novak Djokovic stands above the rest in the GOAT debate, what makes Alcaraz such a magnetic star, and why Serena Williams remains one of the most dominant athletes the sport has ever seen. 

Patrick also opens up about facing his brother John McEnroe, what leadership taught him as Davis Cup captain, how young players develop greatness, and why tennis and even pickleball continue to connect generations through competition, passion, and personality. 

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Dermot Kennedy joins Spout to talk about the making of his third studio album, The Weight of the Woods, and the emotional headspace of releasing music that feels both deeply personal and fully lived in. He opens up about why “Funeral” became the lead single, how “Refuge” became one of the album’s most vulnerable songs, and why this project feels like the purest blend of who he was before fame and everything he’s learned since. 

He also gets into writing in Nashville with Gabe Simon, embracing imperfection in the studio, hearing Taylor Swift praise his songwriting, performing with Zach Bryan, wanting to collaborate with J. Cole, and how fatherhood has added a new perspective to his life. From singing on the streets of Dublin to selling out stadiums in Ireland, Dermot reflects on the quiet confidence that kept him going and the creative values that matter most now.

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Gashi joins The Spout Podcast for a conversation that goes way deeper than a typical album interview. Fresh off the release of “Snowed In at the Plaza Hotel” and stepping into the world of The Killer Whales of Gotham, he opens up about the stories, chaos, and mindset behind what he calls the best rap album of the year. But this episode doesn’t stay on the surface for long. Gashi gets candid about immigrant identity, the pressure of fame, dating while being constantly recognized, the state of rap, why streaming changed music culture for the worse, and the anxiety he’s been navigating in real time while promoting this new chapter. Along the way, he’s hilarious, unpredictable, emotional, and brutally honest in a way that makes this conversation feel less like press and more like getting the truth from someone who has nothing to hide. If you want an episode with big opinions, real vulnerability, and plenty of moments you won’t see coming, this is it.

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