Takin’ a Walk Nashville with Jennie Smythe: Girlilla Marketing Secrets from Music City with host Sarah Harralson.

Join us  with Jennie Smythe, founder of Girlilla Marketing, for an unforgettable conversation about creative marketing, entrepreneurship, and building a brand in Music City.  Jennie shares insider strategies on guerrilla marketing tactics that help businesses stand out without breaking the bank.

In this episode, discover how Jennie built her marketing agency from the ground up, her unique approach to helping brands cut through the noise, and why Nashville’s creative energy makes it the perfect backdrop for innovative marketing strategies. Whether you’re a small business owner, marketing professional, or entrepreneur looking for fresh ideas, Jennie’s insights on grassroots campaigns, social media authenticity, and community-driven branding will inspire your next big move.

Tune in for real talk about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the power of creative thinking, and how to market like a Girlilla in today’s competitive landscape. Perfect for marketers, business owners, Nashville enthusiasts, and anyone ready to take their brand to the next level.

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Music Saved Me: Alya’s Story | How Music Became a Lifeline

In this heartfelt Music Saved Me replay episode, Alya opens up about the songs, artists, and albums that provided comfort, hope, and healing during life’s most challenging moments. Discover the powerful connection between music and mental health as we explore the soundtracks that shaped Alya’s journey.

From discovering solace in [genre/artist] to finding strength through meaningful lyrics, this episode dives deep into how music transforms pain into power. Alya shares personal stories about the tracks that got them through difficult times and why certain songs still resonate today.

Whether you’re searching for music recommendations, love hearing personal stories about the healing power of music, or need a reminder that you’re not alone in your struggles, this conversation will inspire and uplift you.

In This Episode:

• Alya’s most impactful musical moments

• The songs that saved them during tough times

• How music can be a form of therapy and self-care

• Playlist recommendations for healing and hope

Perfect for music lovers, mental health advocates, and anyone who’s ever found refuge in a song.

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Join us as  Takin A Walk host Buzz Knight talks with Jeremy DeBardi of Steel Beans, a creative force who’s blending unique style with fresh sonic experimentation. In this musician interview, Jeremy opens up about his distinctive artistic vision, the creative process behind his new music, and how he’s carving out his own lane in today’s landscape. From the inspiration that fuels his sound to the risks he takes in pushing boundaries, we explore what it means to stay true to your creative instincts while constantly evolving. Steel Beans is developing a following of famous artists including : Lenny Kravitz, Jack Black (Tenacious D), and Jason Momoa and we are sure that list is growing as we speak. Jeremy DeBardi collaborated on his new release with Anderson Paak, and Troy Van Leeuwen from Queens of the Stone Age and he discusses the surprisingly unique influence of Steve Winwood, Traffic and Blind Faith.  Whether you know him from Steel Beans or you’re just discovering his work, this is an intimate look at an artist who refuses to play it safe.

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Join Takin A Walk Nashville host Sarah Harralson and Buzz Knight for a look at the Nashville/Music City concert scene and discussion on shows at The Ryman, Country Music Hall of Fame(New Muscle Shoals exhibit), The Basement and The Pinnacle from artists like : Margo Price, Maggie Rose, Thomas Dolby, Paul McCartney, Wendy Moten and others.  

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Join podcast host Buzz Knight and Harry Jacobs for a look at this week in music history for the week of 11-3. The conversation covers music milestones from classic artists of all shapes and sizes like AC/DC, Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5, The Police, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen and more icons.. Takinawalk celebrates the fine art of storytelling and is part of The IHeart Podcast Network.

 

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Wayne Federman has been in the comedy trenches for decades—as a stand-up, writer, actor, and self-proclaimed comedy historian. But his path to success was anything but overnight. In this episode with your host Lynn Hoffman, Wayne Federman shares the secret to his success in his career and how and why he continues to make comedy his calling.  He is a master of improv and he discusses how it was to work on episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm with Larry David. Wayne Federman gives his hilarious take on the power of comedy and why laughter truly is the best medicine.

 

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Music Saved Me: Austin John Winkler Episode Description

Rock Legend Austin John Winkler Opens Up About Addiction, Recovery, and Finding Redemption Through Music

In this powerful episode of Music Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with Austin John Winkler, the iconic former lead vocalist of multi-platinum hard rock band Hinder. Known for chart-topping hits like “Lips of an Angel” and “Get Stoned,” Winkler shares his raw, unfiltered journey from rock stardom to hitting rock bottom, and his inspiring comeback story through sobriety and musical rebirth.

This deeply emotional conversation explores Winkler’s battle with substance abuse, alcohol addiction, and the destructive lifestyle that nearly cost him everything. The Grammy-nominated singer candidly discusses his departure from Hinder, the dark years of addiction recovery, and how songwriting became his lifeline during the darkest moments of rehabilitation and mental health struggles.

Hoffman and Winkler dive into the therapeutic power of music, the challenges of maintaining sobriety in the music industry, and the vulnerable process of rebuilding a solo career after fame. Winkler shares behind-the-scenes stories from the height of Hinder’s success, touring with rock legends, and the personal demons that plagued him during sold-out arena performances.

This episode offers hope and inspiration for anyone struggling with addiction, depression, or life-altering setbacks. Discover how creative expression, authentic vulnerability, and the healing power of rock and roll literally saved Austin John Winkler’s life.

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Join legendary drummer Simon Phillips for a reflective look through his extraordinary five-decade career in music. From Simon Phillips Music in his early days as a teenage session prodigy in London’s bustling studio scene to becoming one of the most sought-after and influential and drummers in rock and jazz fusion, Simon shares the stories behind the grooves that defined the beat of generations.

We walk through his formative years backing artists like Pete Townshend and The Who, Mick Jagger, Jack Bruce, Whitesnake, Joe Satriani, Mike Oldfield, Tears for Fears, Jeff Beck and Judas Priest, his iconic work with Toto where he brought explosive energy and technical precision to the rhythm of classics both new and old, and his ventures into jazz fusion with his own Protocol Music  series and collaborations with players like Dave Weckl and Billy Cobham. He also discusses his recent work with DarWin music.

Simon reflects on the evolution of drumming technology, from acoustic kits to electronic innovations, and how he’s adapted while maintaining his distinctive powerful yet nuanced style of iconic performance .

Along the way, Simon Phillips Music opens up about his drumming and producer techniques and  the discipline required to stay at the top of his game, the challenges of balancing touring with studio work, and what keeps him inspired today. From recording sessions with The Who to his current projects and teaching the next generation of drummers, this is Simon Phillips unplugged—candid, insightful, and still very much in the pocket.

We hope you'll find our show an entertaining history podcast on the Iheart Podcast Network.

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From the creators of The "Takin ' A Walk"Podcast with Buzz Knight, join your host Sarah Harralson with the debut episode of Takin ' A Walk Nashville. Sarah is a Nashville based singer-songwriter and she talks with award winning Country Music Singer Songwriter Chris Young. Chris Young Music has just released his first album on Black River Entertainment called "I Didn't Come Here to Leave" and he takes us behind the scenes to the creative process behind the album and his slice of country music history from Chris Young Music.

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A Classic Replay with host Lynn Hoffman and the amazing singer songwriter Sam Hollander. His songwriting and producing credits are so impressive including One Direction, Train, Katy Perry, Weezer, Ringo Starr and countless others. We met Sam through the amazing folks at Musicians on Call where he is an active supporter and advisor and we loved having him on our music heals podcast.

 

 

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