Paul Janeway from St. Paul & the Broken Bones joins Michael Franti in a discussion about marriage, touring, and growing up in a small town. Tune-in to hear about Paul’s love of church, his opinions on EDM, and to hear what unexpected item he uses to clean his clothing.

Recorded: 2017

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://stpaulandthebrokenbones.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stpaulandthebrokenbones
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fXkvh05wFhuH77MfD4m9o

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen

Folk singer-songwriter May Erlewine takes Michael on a journey of her musical upbringing, from growing up with hippie parents to train jumping and busking to make ends meet. She performs the incredibly timely “The People’s Song,” and she and Michael talk through their motivations as artists. May concludes finally sharing the inspiration for hit song “Shine On” and defines what “Stay Human” means to her. She is, as Michael Franti describes, a “true musician.”

Recorded: March 2017 at Blissfest in Petoskey, MI

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.mayerlewine.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/may_erlewine
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2OCklJbxEeL54I1EQOlbxW?si=_OSPVHoNSlysQKbhk89IXw

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen

Lukas Nelson joins Michael in conversation about growing up on the road with the Nelson family and Lukas’s evolution to professional musician. Listen in as they trade tips on how to maintain a healthy and balanced life on the road and discuss the art of songwriting.

Recorded: June 2017 at Mountain Jam in Hunter, NY

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://lukasnelson.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lukasnelsonofficial
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5iXYJYmMcjlTFL1qA8UfgY

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen

Michael learns about how Abigail Stauffer’s unique upbringing shaped her as an artist and as an individual. They discuss everything from growing up as an LGBTQ woman in a Christian household, to traveling to Brazil, and to Abigail’s admiration for Lauryn Hill.

Recorded: March 2017 at Blissfest in Petoskey, MI

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://abigailstauffer.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbiestauffer
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1r3CJtP2Ecd71ZcADNmc2Z

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen

Satsang joins Michael on the tour bus for a conversation about growing up, touring, and the power of music. Michael speaks to Drew (Satsang) about growing up surrounded by alcoholism and the influence their respective youths had on their careers as musicians. With a focus on spirituality and life missions, hear about Drew’s discovery trip to Nepal, where he explains how he named the band and re-routed his life path. With shared love and compassion, enjoy Michael and Drew’s discussion about discovering themselves through music.

Recorded: 2017 in Albany, NY

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.satsangmovement.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/satsangmusic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5q73QGeZGnA3ChVIPxIvyc

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen

Pat Monahan shares with Michael about how his upbringing and life experiences have influenced his music and career. Pat opens up about being a father and family man while balancing his career and creative endeavors, and he and Michael discuss songwriting influences and that “music is supposed to be fun!”

Recorded: Feb 2017 from Train’s Sail Across the Sun Cruise

CONNECT FURTHER:
http://www.patmonahan.net
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/train
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3FUY2gzHeIiaesXtOAdB7A

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen

G. Love and Michael discuss working together for over 20 years, how they have inspired each other, and G. Love’s writing process. Listen to find out what they might be cooking up together next and get to know G. Love!

Recorded: 2017 at Breckenridge Brewery Hurricane Relief Concert in Littleton, CO

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://philadelphonic.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phillyglove
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/74fkl73HDlCXw0l6cemB89

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen

Nattali Rize talks with Michael about the path that led her to music, some of her biggest influences, and the importance of conscious music in society. Michael and Nattali discuss the importance of spreading positivity and speaking the truth within their daily lives and through their music. To get a feel for Nattali’s powerful lyrics, you can listen to her album Rebel Frequency on Spotify.

Recorded: 2017

CONNECT FURTHER:
https://www.nattalirize.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nattalirize
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0FomusKA1QZNUY5EdQdBbv

NEW album Follow Your Heart: https://orcd.co/followyourheart
Keep in touch with Michael online: https://michaelfranti.com
The Stay Human podcast is available wherever you listen to podcasts: https://stayhumanpodcast.com

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS:
Executive Producers: Michael Franti and Activist Artists Management
Producer: Angie Griffith for Activist Artists Management
Artist Manager: Caitlin Stone for Activist Artists Management
Management Coordinator: Ashley Dill for Activist Artists Management
Social Media Manager: Emily Marquis for Coffeehouse Collective
Instrumental from: “Crazy For You” by Michael Franti
Editing by: Anthony Thoen

Update since this was recorded: This podcast HAS been named… it’s STAY HUMAN!

A sneak peek into what you’ll be hearing on the Stay Human podcast!