The Real Gig with Bret Alexander

By Bret Alexander

Pennsylvania songwriter Bret Alexander keeps it real about what it’s actually like to be a working musician. He’s bringing along friends who’ve survived the grind to swap stories and share laughs. Tun... more

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How many episodes does The Real Gig with Bret Alexander have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.

The Real Gig with Bret Alexander episodes:

May 15, 2025 Episode 9: Perfection is the Thief of Rocking On
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast

Questions? - [email protected]

This week on TRG - the man, the myth, the legend…Nyke Van Wyk joins us in the studio as we chime in on the value of making mistakes, and making them intentionally!

FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET
Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic

WORK WITH BRET
Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com
Upcoming Shows: https://bretalexanderonline.com/shows
For Bookings & Studio Inquires: https://bretalexanderonline.com/contact
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50min
May 09, 2025 Episode 8: Studio Love
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast

Questions? - [email protected]

This week on TRG - Paul Smith returns to the podcast hot seat, as these two dive into some of the tough love lessons from the recording studio.

FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET
Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic

WORK WITH BRET
Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com
Upcoming Shows: https://bretalexanderonline.com/shows
For Bookings & Studio Inquires: https://bretalexanderonline.com/contact
...more
31min
May 01, 2025 Episode 7: Staying at the Poker Table
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast

Questions? - [email protected]

This week on TRG - Bret is joined by Chad Evans to talk about how overnight sensations used to really happen, and learning how to adapt to the new ways of the music industry.

FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET
Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic

WORK WITH BRET
Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com
Upcoming Shows: https://bretalexanderonline.com/shows
For Bookings & Studio Inquires: https://bretalexanderonline.com/contact
...more
1h
April 24, 2025 Episode 6: Bass Players Arrive via Stork
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast

Questions? - [email protected]

This week on TRG - Bret is joined by Jack Pyers to chat prison gigs & doing God’s work…all in one weekend.

FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET
Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic

WORK WITH BRET
Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com
Upcoming Shows: https://bretalexanderonline.com/shows
For Bookings & Studio Inquires: https://bretalexanderonline.com/contact
...more
1h 32min
April 17, 2025 Episode 5: Gig Lore
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast

Questions? - [email protected]

This week on TRG - Bret & Paul are finally talking… gigs?

FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET
Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic

WORK WITH BRET
Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com
Upcoming Shows: https://bretalexanderonline.com/shows
For Bookings & Studio Inquires: https://bretalexanderonline.com/contact
...more
37min
April 10, 2025 Episode 4: Snake in Your Boot?
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast

Questions? - [email protected]

This week on TRG - Bret & Paul talk first time working with an actual producer and explain how music creation isn’t much different than building a house. Did we mention there was a snake?

FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET
Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic

WORK WITH BRET
Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com
Upcoming Shows: https://bretalexanderonline.com/shows
For Bookings & Studio Inquires: https://bretalexanderonline.com/contact
...more
37min
April 03, 2025 Episode 3: Someone Get This Guy a Bass
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE:
https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast

Questions? - [email protected]

This week on TRG - Paul Smith returns to talk all things failure (no, but really). We learn about how entering the music world truly isn’t luxury, but accounts for some of the best dinner table stories (that is, if you can afford one)….

FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET
Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063668112048
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic

WORK WITH BRET
Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com
Upcoming Shows: https://bretalexanderonline.com/shows
For Bookings & Studio Inquires: https://bretalexanderonline.com/contact
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4soYtMrflO72WtiDU5oEga?si=PpIl9qQHQ_2zYMkqvtVYYQ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bret-alexander/280054311

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42min

FAQs about The Real Gig with Bret Alexander:

How many episodes does The Real Gig with Bret Alexander have?

The podcast currently has 27 episodes available.