Pivot Podcast

Teddy Swims ties Billboard record for most consecutive weeks on the chart with Lose Control, talks YouTube covers to top Global singer selling out venues, I've tried everything but therapy, tattoos and next chapter of becoming a father


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“It’s everything I wanted it to be but it’s also a lot of things I never expected.” Teddy Swims singer and songwriter. 

From pain to purpose- On September 20, 2022, Ryan, Channing and Fred went to Atlanta to check out this YouTube sensation and social media famed singer who could cover songs which had people gravitating to his voice and unique style. Ryan ended that show saying 5 years from now, 'you will be a huge star and we can say we sat with you before anyone else,'...Well it only took two and half years and we are back sitting with the one and only, and We can say we knew him when...

Now, global sensation, topping the charts with his hits Lose ControlBed on Fire, The Door and many others- Teddy Swims, singer, songwriter who's journey from football fields to soulful sound waves captivated audiences worldwide has become one of the top artists in all of music and has remained the same guy through it all!

In his powerful return to The Pivot Podcast, Jaten Dimsdale known as Teddy Swims, sits down with the guys to reflect on how life has transformed since his first appearance in 2022. Back then, he was a rising star trying to find his place. Now, he's a chart-topping artist with a global fanbase—and a much deeper understanding of himself.

We traveled to meet up with Teddy on his US tour where he's selling out venues around the country to catch him before his big show, and to no surprise, he's as genuine as the first time we met him. Teddy shares the pivotal moments that led him to embrace his true passion for music, revealing the challenges and triumphs along the way to the top and what it's like to be living his dream.

Teddy opens up about the personal growth he's undergone over the past few years—emotionally, mentally, and creatively. He speaks candidly about therapy, heartbreak, healing, and the lessons learned while navigating fame, relationships, and his own identity. From the raw vulnerability in his newest music to the clarity he's found offstage, Teddy bares it all about finding his life partner as he shares his biggest news and excitement around his next chapter- fatherhood.

The discussion delves into the creative process behind Teddy's latest album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy , exploring the raw emotions and personal experiences that shaped his journey. Teddy reflects on the therapeutic power of music and how it serves as both a personal outlet and a means to connect with others. He opens up on growth as an artist and individual, as he navigates the complexities of fame, self-identity, and the pursuit of authenticity in an industry often defined by its superficiality.

The conversation offers a rare glimpse into the mind of an artist continuing to redefine the boundaries of music and personal expression. It explores the transformation: of a man, an artist, and a soul finding peace after chaos. Whether you're just discovering Teddy or have followed him since the beginning, his journey will resonate, inspire, and hit home.

  • Life after viral fame: What success really feels like

  • The role therapy and mental health play in his creative process

  • Lessons in love, loss, and letting go

  • How his sound—and soul—have matured

    Listen in for an honest, moving conversation about change, growth, and what it really means to come home to yourself.

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