Join us for a powerful episode with Scotty Hasting—Purple Heart recipient, veteran, and accomplished musician. In this heartfelt conversation, Scotty opens up about his journey from military service to finding healing and purpose through music.

We discuss the experiences that shaped him, the challenges of transitioning from combat to civilian life, and how songwriting became his path to processing trauma and connecting with others. Scotty also shares exciting details about his new EP, "I'm America" offering a glimpse into the stories and emotions behind his latest work.

This is a conversation about sacrifice, resilience, and the transformative power of art. Whether you’re a veteran, a music lover, or someone seeking inspiration, Scotty’s story will move you.

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Join Lynn Hoffman for this new episode of Music Saved Me with Doctor Tasha Golden.

From touring musician to Johns Hopkins scientist - Dr. Tasha Golden’s journey through creative burnout led her to pioneer “arts on prescription” research. She shares how music both broke and remade her, and what science reveals about creativity’s power to heal. A raw, hopeful conversation about transformation, resilience, and why your doctor might soon prescribe you a concert.

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Welcome to this new episode with Nashville based singer-songwriter Noah Floresch. If you are a first time listener to the podcast we welcome you. If you have listened before, you know how we love discovering new artists and sharing their story with you. Noah is an Americana artist who shares his creative process and discusses his brand new project "Francis Aquarius."  

I hope you love Noah as much as we do.

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Join our host Lynn Hoffman with one of the most conic figures in comedy, the one and only Paula Poundstone. Always authentic and forever bold Paula shares the inspiration behind her work, her influences and how connecting with her audience drives her everyday. She shares her secrets on the power of laughter.

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Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs for a look at Music History for the week of 10-13. 

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We loved having singer songwriter Cecilia Castleman from the great folks at GlassNote Music on Music Saved Me. She talks about the inspiration behind her music and how music has saved her at moments in her life. 

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Join @thebuzzknight for this special episode with singer-songwriter Maggie Rose. Maggie is a Grammy Nominated Artist with a new EP called "Cocoon" which includes a collaboration with Grace Potter called "Poison In My well." This episode will take you behind the scenes of the creative process with this incredibly talented artist who is on the road playing at a venue near you. 

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Join Lynn Hoffman on this intimate conversation with singer songwriter Alexandra Savior. On this Classic Replay Lynn explores the personal challenges that Alexandra faced and how music truly saved her. 

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Taking a Walk with Narada Michael Walden

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Join us for an inspiring chatl with the legendary Narada Michael Walden, one of music’s most decorated producers, drummers, and songwriters. From his early days as a powerhouse drummer with the Mahavishnu Orchestra to becoming a hitmaking producer who helped define the sound of the 1980s and beyond, Narada shares stories from an extraordinary career that spans jazz fusion, R&B, pop, and dance music.

During our interview, Narada opens up about working with icons like Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Mariah Carey, revealing the creative magic behind some of the biggest hits in music history. He discusses his philosophy of music as a spiritual practice and how meditation and his spiritual journey have influenced his approach to creating timeless songs.

Narada also talks about his current projects and new music, including his continued work at his renowned Tarpan Studios in California, where he’s producing and mentoring the next generation of artists. He shares his excitement about recent recordings that blend his signature infectious grooves with contemporary sounds, and reflects on how his approach to music-making has evolved while staying true to the joy and positivity that have always defined his work.

This conversation is a masterclass in creativity, perseverance, and the transformative power of music, as Narada discusses his Grammy Award-winning career, his induction into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, and his unwavering commitment to spreading love and light through his art.

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Join Lynn Hoffman on this episode of Comedy Saved Me with the legendary comedian Wendy Liebman. Wendy has had an amazing career of Stand Up and Television work and she shares the stories behind her career about the true power of comedy.

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