A person who gets paid by the singer to write the musician’s songs.  Someone who gets paid for their work, but stays unknown to the public eye.  A ghostwriter is all of this and more! In this episode, Joel and Kit talk about the lucrative (and secretive… kinda) business of ghostwriting, as well as what a ghostwriter is. 

Forbes' ghostwriting article 

Skillz's "GhostWriter" song (explicit content!)

Del Shannon is the oldies singer who might have escaped your mind like a little runaway, but he played a big role in sixties music.  Once you listen to this podcast episode, you’ll be wanting to take your hats off to Del Shannon! 

Joel Flair's Del Shannon Playlist 

Del Shannon on American Bandstand in the 1980s

Run (don’t walk) to this episode about the Cowboys from Hell.  Joel talks about the background of Pantera, while Kit comes in to cover Dimebag Darrell’s death. 

 Joel Flair's Pantera Playlist 

Pantera/Bill Withers Mashup 

Pantera: VH1 - Behind the Music

Who would guess that influential rapper Missy Elliott went from a traumatic childhood with financial struggles to an innovative, multifaceted musician and businesswoman? In this month’s episode, Joel and Kit discuss a Grammy-winning artist, with hits like “Work it,” “Lose Control,” and “Get Ur Freak On.” 

Joel Flair's Missy Elliott Playlist 

Missy on James Corden's Carpool Karaoke (ft. Michelle Obama) 

The Rain - Supa Dupa Fly (Missy Elliott Official Music Video)

Michael Giacchino might not be a household name, but if you listen to this show with a little bit of “ratatouille,” you’ll most likely know who Mr. Giacchino is. This composer eventually went on to create soundtracks for the Incredibles and Jurassic Park, among others. 

LINKS: 

Joel Flair's Michael Giacchino Playlist 

The Lost World: Jurassic Park video game soundtrack on YouTube 

Zocalo Public Square Michael Giacchino audio interview 

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This month, Joel and Kit talk about an outlaw country pioneer. The singer of hits such as “Lonesome, On’ry and Mean” and “Ain’t Living Long Like This,” Waylon Jennings paved the way for other singers in a country music subgenre, and left behind a well-respected legacy. 

LINKS: 

Joel Flair's Waylon Jennings Playlist 

Tom Snyder's reaction to Waylon being Waylon 

Waylon in Sesame Street's Follow That Bird

English singer Dua Lipa was the star of 2021, winning a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album… and made an impactful move with her release, Future Nostalgia. Joel and Kit talk about the achievements of a musician with many hits, including “New Rules” and “Don’t Start Now.” 

LINKS: 

Joel's Dua Lipa playlist 

Dua Lipa NPR Tiny Desk Concert 

Dancercise Video (from Kit)!

Wanna hear a jazzed-up version of the Guns N’ Roses classic, “Welcome to the Jungle”? Or how about a downtempo, lounge version of “Baby Got Back”? Joel and Kit discuss a comedian and jazz musician, known for his silly covers of popular rock and hip-hop hits. 

LINKS:

Joel (and Kit's!) Richard Cheese Playlist 

Gene Baxter Interview 

"Man in the Mirror" Lego Batman Clip

Joel and Kit talk about New York-based Andy Mineo. This rapper doesn’t want to be labeled as a Christian artist, but certainly isn’t as dirty as other musicians! Mineo incorporates his clean lyrics in hits like “You Can’t Stop Me” and “Been About It.” 

LINKS:

Joel Flair's Andy Mineo Playlist 

Andy Mineo's Saturday Morning Car-Tunez Playlist (YouTube)

 Sin is Wack 2009 Mixtape by C-Lite (YouTube)

From Austin Post, the high schooler who dropped a mixtape, to the hip hop singer with face tattoos, Post Malone had a vision. On this debut episode, Joel and Kit learn about the artist behind the hits “I Like You (A Happier Song),” “Psycho,” and “rockstar.”

 LINKS: 

Post and Jimmy Fallon at the Olive Garden 

Joel Flair Post Malone playlist 

Post Malone 2020 BMA performance