The Commercial Suicide Songwriting Podcast

An interview by Australian correcpondent Brendan Smoother with the hit award-winning Aussie duo, THE BOBKATZ

                                Super-cool graphic by Walter Scattolon. Thanks, Walter!

As hard as it is for us to imagine, we've reached the half-century mark. Cincuenta. Cinquante. Cinquanta. Fünfzig. Vijjftig. Caoga. Femtio. Pedeset. Pum Deg Piecdesmit. Fimmtíu. Viisikymmentä. 50. Tsib Caug. Fiddy. vagmaH.  L.Any way you say it, it boggles the mind...So for the last episode of 2015, we sent out the call to our faithful contributors to provide some great content for your listening pleasure.Jimmy & Paulie were busy handicapping the U.S. Presidential Primaries and were thus unable to contribute this time (don't worry, kids; they'll be back for the next "regular" episode) but everyone else on the dais is represented here. Good stuff, too!Marvel as:Steve & Randy reveal the REAL SONGWRITERS behind most of the planet's hit music (allegedly)Dan Sullivan exposes NASHVILLE'S LITTLE SECRETAngie Perrault goes FISHING FOR THAT HOOK and we get to hear her song FISH ON Brendan Smoother gives us A VIEW FROM DOWNUNDER and shares some new music and personal newsRandy shares his favorite day of the week (and type of bracelets) in YOU THINK YOU KNOWWalter Scattolon (who also provided both the intro and title graphic for this episode) walks us through the creation of his song ALL THESE KEYS And we conclude this episode (and 2015!) with Christopher Shane Long's hit-to-be (you heard it here first) 1968

                                                       Randy & Steve JAMMIN"

                                                   Christopher Shane Long & Steve

                                                       Walter's underground lair!

CSSP/Steve Rempis on FaceBook

Steve Rempis on ReverbNation

Randy Finchum on ReverbNation

Randy Finchum's NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS' RADIO SHOW

Angie Perrault on Songspace

Reed waddle website

Brendan Smoother on STARNOW

Bec Hance Website

Kelly Cork Website

ABOVE THE BLUE Charity Album

Jimmy Anderson on ReverbNation

Dan Sullivan on ReverbNation

The Window Panes (with Pauley Coconuts!) on Reverbnation

Chris Long on ReverbNation

LIPSTICK WEBSITE

LIPSTICK FACEBOOK

LIPSTICK TWITTER

THE CONAN SONG VIDEO

BLUE MATCHES WEBSITE

REGDAR AND THE FIGHTERS WEBSITE

THE MANPOWER bandcamp

SNAKEVOMIT WEBSITE

Our exclusive interview with Nashville's own TOMMY TURNER including 4 of his songs!

Our 47th Episode features Steve and Randy explaining just WHERE THE H*LL they have been since April (SPOILER: They've been right here all along!).

Were y'all starting to think we were dead and gone? Us too (No, not really). Yes, yet another inexcusably long delay in getting this episode out. Life happens, donchaknow? I'd like to make a grand pronouncement about more prompt and regular postings in the future... but I'd hate to paint myself a liar. So how's the new site looking? Pretty slick, eh? And how's about our new "official" correspondents? Yeah, you haven't had a chance to hear from them in their new "official" capacities yet; but rest assured you will soon. Onward to EP 46...This time around we're offering up a real treat and a truly inspirational one at that. We interviewed Nashville favorite ROBERT K WOLF; a veritable "songwriter's songwriter" universally known and respected amongst those "in the know" here in MUSIC CITY USA. His is one heck of a tale; a story of a "classically trained" musician-turned-songwriter(!) and spanning two coasts! I'd delve into further detail here... but wouldn't you rather hear the story directly from the man himself? As well as being a brilliant musician and songwriter, Robert is also an amazingly positive and upbeat individual; exactly the kind of interviewee we need to hear from in these trying and often frustrating days. I'm proud to call him my friend and to have written with him (and will no doubt do again in the near future). But enough of me yakking... on with THE SHOW!

Yes, yet another crazy-long delay in getting this episode out. We've actually had this one "in the can" for a month... just couldn't get it posted due to multiple issues including the loss of yet another laptop. Guess it's time to invest in a "good" one for once. Of course, we can't actually AFFORD a good one, so if any of our more "well-heeled" and/or particularly altruistic listeners wants to contribute either the funds to purchase a new laptop or has one to donate; please contact us ASAP! So onward to Episode 45 where the BIG LITTLE NEWS is that "Nashville" Steve Rempis has relocated into a "tiny" house and will be featured on the FYI Network television show, TINY HOUSE NATION sometime in May. If you've ever had a hankering to see Steve in action (and who hasn't?), be sure to tune in. Additionally, the episode will feature snippets of Steve's original songs; including two which were co-written by CSSP co-host RANY FINCHUM who also makes an appearance in the show. The episode will end with Steve performing his newly-written TINY HOUSE NATION THEME, which is actually being considered (fingers crossed) for use in future episodes and promotional spots for the show. MAILBOX MONEY for the CSSP host(s)? A genuine possibility!!! As well as all the "breaking news" (albeit over a month old) you'll hear: STEVE AND RANDY giving the mother of all shout-outs to our amazing listeners who contributed to the first-ever ALL Y'ALL episode in which our most enterprising fans took the helm of the STARSHIP CSSP and rocketed into podcast greatness RANDY taking us UNDER THE MICROSCOPE to discuss the thought-provoking Tim McGraw hit, LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING STEVE discussing the songwriting genius of RODNEY CROWELL in the LEGENDARY SONGWRITER SALUTE RANDY waxes both poetic and pathetic... er, PROPHETIC about having briefly "lost the faith" in his abilities in his RANDY'S READIN' WRITIN' and 'RYTHMATIC segment STEVE AND RANDY discussing the particulars and ramifications of a recent and highly-pulicized plagiarism case that could affect songwriters everywhere And of course all the good-natured banter and frivolity you've come to know and expect from Nashville's two most dysfunctional songwriter-podcasters! Enjoy!

Just let me say right here and now: we have THE BEST listeners in the world (and all around it as well)! Period. And this may well be the BEST EPISODE of this show we've ever posted... in spite of (or perhaps as a result of?) the near total absence of we hosts. As promised in EP43; the first show of 2015 features none other than YOU, our beloved listeners (or at least a fair number of you). And what an episode it turned out to be! It is also our most INTERNATIONAL show ever, with guests contributing from such far-off lands as AUSTRALIA, ENGLAND, CANADA and even RHODE ISLAND! So kick back and listen as: BRENDAN SMOOTHER discusses the work of Aussie legend JOHN WILLIAMSON in A VIEW FROM DOWNUNDER JACOB HALLER goes UNDER THE MICROSCOPE and shares his song, "BLUE YODEL (T FOR T-REX)" DAN SULLIVAN shares a fascinating story about MARTY STUART and BOB DYLAN in YOU THINK YOU KNOW as well as letting us hear his own song, "LOVE MADE ME BELIEVE" STUART RAMSDEN gives us an all-new segment, TUBEWAY HARMONY featuring his own songwriting story; followed by one of his original songs, "CRAZY IN LOVE" Original CSSP "Superfan" JIMMY ANDERSON visits the OLD BARN while reviving the A SONG IS BORN segment STEVE AND RANDY will make their ONLY contribution to the show with a message recorded LIVE ON LOCATION from their tropical hiding spot WALTER SCATTOLON stops by to share the contents of THE MAILBAG in his own unique style PAULIE COCONUTS (aka PAUL MORGAN) makes his segment (but not musical) debut on the show with a second YOU THINK YOU KNOW spot featuring a SEMISONIC hit with DUAL MEANINGS And at long last, BRENDAN SMOOTHER shares the premiere of his ode to first-call responders in crisis, "PARAMEDIC SUICIDE" It's more great entertainment than you can shake a stick at (and shame on you for shaking sticks at intangibles)!

To close 2014, Randy and Marie coordinated a full-on ATTACK OF THE CO-HOSTS (past and present); "turning the tables" on Steve and interviewing HIM for a change. Hopefully this won't be too much of a disappointment to those of you who have been patiently (and no-so-patiently) waiting for EP 43... We also announce our plans for the first show of 2015, featuring none other than... YOU! That's right, folks; a show entirely made up of listener- supplied segments. So if you've ever had dreams of broadcast (ok, narrowcast) greatness; now is your time to SHINE! Record your favorite segment and send it in to [email protected] or send us a link to where we can download the soundfile. Record your file on your smartphone, dictaphone, Abbey Road Studios... anywhere and any way you can. Don't sweat the audio quality (clearly we don't), just SEND THEM IN!!!

Here's a special treat for all our faithful listeners: A success story from an aspiring songwriter that I believe we can all relate to... and such a familiar voice! Angie Perrault is a Nashville transplant from the "Great White North" (aka Minnesota) who relocated to pursue a degree and career in the music business, and wound up a songwriter along the way. We'll let you hear several selections from her catalog in this episode. You're welcome! Ever wondered what became of original CSSP co-host MARIE PERRY??? You'll find out all the "inside dirt" in this episode as well! (Hint: She's been BUSY!!!)