Chris Bandi phones in from his high school number (I wouldn't give it up either) to talk Ole Miss partying, cutting teeth, tour stories, American Idol, the success of "Man Enough Now," and even tracks from the Chris Bandi EP. First, Bandi takes us through his early life up to the point where a three-minute song changed his life.

Singer, songwriter, musician, and Evolutionary Biologist Mark Erelli's relationship with optimism is not just a mood that is balanced by what is on the news. But his daily mood might be based on hope and that things need to be fixed socially and politically. Blindsided, Mark's latest album touches on white privilege, hope, violence, and more. Skipping the metaphors and getting to the point has consequences, or does it?

Nikki Yanofsky assures that you can't place a creative, yet alone a human, in a box. Nikki shares some of the tutored lessons from Quincy Jones, Rod Temperton (“Thriller,” “Rock With You,” “Boogie Nights”), Zachary Seman, and Roger Kleinman (Joey Bada$$, ASAP Rocky). With music and life lessons that lead up to her record Turn Down The Sound, she feels that the quality of lyrics and music just isn't being made today.

Will Hoge recounts the night that changed his life that included Bo Diddley, a lobster, and rock and roll. On the heels of his latest release of Tiny Little Movies, Will takes time to recount some pretty pivotal moments from his career penning some of his hits like, "Even If It Breaks Your Heart," "Need You Now," and "Another Song Nobody Will Hear." Major record deals and flops, ambiguity, the lines you draw in the sand for yourself, and discovering that pissing somebody off is ok.

Bright Light Bright Light is comfortable considering self-isolating in Manhattan during the early stages of COVID-19. Think Mad Max with a deserted Time Square, and Escape From New York but with tea. Rod Thomas shares the foundations of his aesthetics in his art, "This Was My House," and "Sensation" featuring Scissor Sisters own Jake Shears, and how the sound of Bright Light Bright Light has evolved from folk singer to mid-apocalyptic disco LGBTQ+ community leader.

Amid Tenille Townes' highly anticipated debut album, The Lemonade Stand out on June 26, the heaviness of the current state of the world isn't just noise on the news. It's something felt. This Nashville based songwriter has been turning heads with her songs, “Jersey On The Wall (I’m Just Asking),” and her platinum-certified “Somebody’s Daughter.” Now with her debut album being released out in the world, she hopes that it's a place where people can come and remember that they are not alone.

The iconic-American songwriter behind songs like, "Where the Sidewalk Ends," "You Don’t Seem to Miss Me," "Hole in My Head," "Halfway Down," "We Really Shouldn’t Be Doing This," and, "The King Of Broken Hearts," Jim Lauderdale phones in to talk about his latest offering, When Carolina Comes Home Again. With 30+ albums in his catalog, Jim shares what his anchor in life is and what keeps him motivated to keep creating music.

Singer-songwriter, breakout hitmaker, Matt Stell aims to follow up from "Prayed For You" with "If I Was A Bar," but fully admits there is no pressure to come up with a hit. He's more concerned for his musicians and team during this trying time, and the systemic issues that remain unresolved. We start our conversation back in his home town in Arkansas where this soon to be med student had to make a choice. The chance at a music career or become a Harvard Med grad.

Bluesman Reverend Shawn Amos recognizes that these are challenging times where we take one step forward and another back. Self admitting that his life is a minefield; Growing up in Hollywood in the '70s around the post-civil rights movement, the son of Famous Amos cookie empire and a mother dealing with schizoaffective disorder. The good reverend takes his through his life and music, but more importantly reminds us to, "keep the faith".

I think it might be safe to say that we don't intentionally seek out emotional pain but for Michaela Anne, it can be something to dwell in. Her self examining album ‘Desert Dove’ has been out for over half a year, and Michaela shares some never discussed moments that led up to the project. We explore gender roles, segregation and celebrating diversity, and the moments that have impacted Michaela Anne up to 'Desert Dove'.