The Scene Projects

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The Scene Projects episodes

  • Chase Grant on Music, Family, and Finding Emotional Expression
    Bubba Startz introduces Chase Grant, diving into his musical journey and the role of family support in overcoming personal challenges. Chase shares insights on balancing his music career with family life, highlighting music as a powerful emotional and spiritual outlet. The discussion moves to Chase's upcoming shows and events, offering a glimpse into his future plans and artistic endeavors. The episode provides an intimate look at the intersection of personal life and professional passion, concluding with a sense of anticipation for what's next in Chase's career.
    (0:00) Introduction and musical journey of Chase Grant
    (2:36) Chase Grant's family support and personal challenges
    (7:01) Balancing music and family life
    (10:46) Music as an emotional and spiritual outlet
    (20:16) Upcoming shows and events
    22 min
  • Charlotte Rupp on Supporting Veterans and Operation Combating Veteran Suicide
    Bubba Startz introduces the episode with a special guest, Charlotte Rupp, to discuss The Scene Projects' initiative, Operation Combating Veteran Suicide. They explore the goals and structure of the operation, highlighting the challenges veterans face after military service. Charlotte shares the origins and long-term vision of the project, emphasizing the impact of her title as Mrs. South Dakota International in advancing the cause. The conversation delves into leveraging various platforms to raise awareness and support for veterans. They discuss upcoming events and future plans for the operation, concluding with closing remarks and a preview of future programming.
    (0:00) Introduction to The Scene Projects and guest Charlotte Rupp
    (2:15) Goals and structure of Operation Combating Veteran Suicide
    (3:00) Veteran challenges post-military service
    (6:08) Origins and long-term vision of Operation Combating Veteran Suicide
    (9:33) Impact of Mrs. South Dakota International title on the cause
    (11:09) Leveraging platforms for veteran awareness and support
    (15:40) Events and future plans for Operation Combating Veteran Suicide
    (21:13) Closing remarks and future programming
    24 min
  • Damaris: Music Journey, Community Building, and Life in Performance
    Bubba Startz welcomes Damaris to discuss her music journey, highlighting the balance she maintains between family, music, and songwriting. They explore her experiences performing, engaging with audiences, and building a sense of community through her music. Damaris shares insights into the post-COVID music scene, touching on her touring experiences and ventures into podcasting. The conversation delves into the benefits of a conversational podcast approach and previews upcoming events. The episode concludes with closing remarks and reflections on the discussion.
    (0:00) Introduction and Damaris's music journey
    (1:11) Balancing family, music, and songwriting
    (5:37) Performing, engaging with audiences, and community building
    (9:52) Touring, podcasting, and post-COVID music scene
    (14:26) The conversational podcast approach and upcoming events
    (18:25) Closing remarks
    19 min
  • Garreson: Authenticity, Heritage, and Reviving the Local Music Scene
    Bubba Startz welcomes Garreson to discuss the interplay between social media and authenticity. Garreson shares his background and the importance of honoring ancestors and cultural heritage. They explore his musical style, influences, and the Americana label, delving into American music heritage and the role of local support. The conversation highlights the revival of the music scene and the importance of community in encouraging and platforming musicians. Garreson discusses his latest work and involvement in songwriter events. The episode concludes with closing thoughts and expressions of gratitude.
    (0:00) Intro and guest introduction
    (0:37) Social media and authenticity
    (1:00) Garreson’s background and tributes
    (3:37) Honoring ancestors and cultural significance
    (5:18) Musical style, influences, and Americana label
    (9:10) American music heritage and local support
    (14:11) Reviving music scene and community importance
    (21:12) Encouraging and platforming musicians
    (25:09) Garrison's latest work and songwriter events
    (27:22) Closing thoughts and thanks
    28 min
  • Dana Wohlwend on Right At Home: Exploring Professional Household Assistant Services
    Bubba Startz welcomes listeners to the show and introduces Dana Wohlwend, who provides a career update and an overview of Right At Home, a professional household assistant service. Dana discusses the market potential and shares personal experiences that highlight the benefits of such services. The conversation touches on affordability, special offers, and the range of additional services offered by Right At Home. They explore the value and impact these services can have on everyday life, providing insights into the growing demand for professional household assistance.
    (0:00) Introduction and welcome to the show
    (0:12) Dana Wolwyn's career update and overview of Right At Home
    (4:18) Market potential and personal experiences with professional household assistant services
    (8:15) Affordability, special offers, and additional services offered by Right At Home
    (11:36) Value and impact of household assistant services
    13 min
  • Zenith City Radio: Community, Collaboration, and the Future of Independent Broadcasting
    Bubba Startz welcomes guests Solomon Witherspoon, Victor Martinez, and Chantel Taylor, exploring their involvement with Zenith City Radio and an upcoming gala event. They delve into personal motivations, the importance of community, and collaboration in enhancing audience engagement and artist support. The discussion extends to Zenith City Radio's future vision and the growth opportunities with The Scene Projects. They highlight the broadcasting landscape's future and the significance of non-monetary value. A song contest underscores the importance of collaboration, while the episode encourages podcasting endeavors. It wraps up with closing remarks and a glimpse into future plans.
    (0:00) Introduction and guest background
    (3:05) Zenith City Radio and upcoming gala
    (6:23) Personal motivations, community, and collaboration
    (10:32) Audience engagement and artist support
    (17:38) Zenith City Radio's future vision
    (23:09) Growth and opportunities with Scene Projects
    (24:11) Broadcasting future and non-monetary value
    (25:19) Song contest and collaboration importance
    (26:38) Podcasting encouragement and final thoughts
    (27:46) Closing remarks and future plans
    29 min
  • Aaron Marcus on Transitioning Careers, Acting Insights, and Overcoming Challenges
    In this episode, Ross and Aaron Marcus delve into Aaron's multifaceted career, starting with his transition from musician to actor and the learning curve involved. Aaron shares techniques actors use to convey emotion and how they handle mistakes on set. They discuss the experience of watching oneself in films and offer insights into the commercial modeling industry, including headshot tips. The conversation touches on the importance of networking in the acting world, the filming process, and the unique challenges of extra work. Aaron shares strategies for dealing with rejections and preparing for auditions, drawing parallels between job interviews and auditions. The episode wraps up with a nod to Aaron's online presence and social media handles.
    (0:00) Introduction of Aaron Marcus and career overview
    (2:19) Transition from musician to actor and learning process
    (7:19) Techniques actors use to show emotion and handling mistakes
    (17:57) Watching oneself in films and modeling career insights
    (30:01) Aaron Marcus's start in commercial modeling and headshot tips
    (34:34) Networking in the acting industry
    (41:14) Filming process and extra work challenges
    (47:26) Dealing with rejections and audition strategies
    (57:48) Comparing job interviews to auditions and preparation tips
    (1:03:05) Aaron Marcus's website promotion and social media handles
    (1:05:51) Episode wrap-up
    1 hr 8 min
  • East of Anthony: Origins, Songwriting, and Upcoming Album Insights
    Bubba Startz welcomes Anthony from East of Anthony, diving into the band's origins and formation. They discuss the organic growth and evolution of their songwriting process, providing a glimpse into band practices and the album creation journey. Anthony shares insights into the album's title and cover art, building anticipation for the upcoming release. The conversation shifts to the announcement of a summer mixtape showcase, followed by plans for visiting Arkansas. The episode wraps up with final thoughts and a warm farewell.
    (0:00) Introduction and welcome
    (0:30) Origins and formation of East of Anthony
    (6:09) Organic growth and songwriting evolution
    (9:54) Band practice and album creation process
    (19:38) Album insights: Title and cover art
    (25:32) Upcoming release and closing remarks
    (27:26) Summer mixtape showcase announcement
    (28:28) Plans for visiting Arkansas and farewell
    29 min
  • McKenna Faith Winters: Rising Star, Songwriting, and Navigating the Music Industry
    Bubba Startz sits down with McKenna Faith Winters to explore her journey in the music industry. McKenna shares her experiences breaking into the business during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges she's faced as a young artist. They delve into her unique music style and songwriting process, as well as her ambitions in Nashville and the balancing act of gigs. The discussion shifts to her growth on Spotify and release strategies. Bubba draws parallels between podcasting and the music industry, while McKenna outlines her upcoming goals, including the Josie Awards. The episode wraps up with insights into networking through the Midwest Original Music Organization.
    (0:00) Introduction and McKenna Faith Winters' music career
    (1:11) Breaking into the music business during COVID-19
    (2:08) Overcoming challenges as a young artist
    (5:10) McKenna's music style and songwriting
    (7:35) Nashville ambitions and balancing gigs
    (9:31) Spotify growth and release strategy
    (11:26) Bubba on podcasting and music industry parallels
    (12:42) McKenna's upcoming goals and Josie Awards
    (14:39) Networking with Midwest Original Music Organization and conclusion
    16 min
  • Mark Joseph & Kaia Marie: Music, Stories, and Live Performances
    In this episode, Bubba Startz chats with Mark Joseph about his music journey and promotes his song "Palisade Peach," featuring a live performance. Mark discusses staying true to one's musical path, announces a new LP, and explores storytelling in his work. He also performs "Bound to Be Blessed." Kaia Marie joins to discuss songwriting, influences from her father, and performs "Girl in the Pecan Tree." The episode concludes with a Tom Petty cover featuring Kaia and Bubba's closing remarks.
    (0:00) Introduction and welcome
    (0:11) Mark Joseph's recent activities and promoting Palisade Peach
    (1:09) Music career and reflections
    (2:57) Being true to your musical path
    (4:01) Performance of "Palisade Peach"
    (7:18) Passion and love for music
    (11:03) New LP announcement and storytelling in music
    (16:39) Honoring the craft and overcoming challenges
    (22:22) Performance of "Bound to Be Blessed"
    (27:00) Introduction of Kaia Marie and songwriting discussion
    (28:50) Performance of "Girl in the Pecan Tree"
    (32:08) Kaia's experiences and influence from her father
    (33:34) Performance of a Tom Petty song featuring Kaia
    (37:57) Bubba wraps up and thanks guests
    (38:34) Shout out and closing remarks
    39 min

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Hosted by Bubba Startz, The Scene Project amplifies independent voices across music, comedy, and digital media through candid long-form conversations, live event spotlights, and behind‑the‑scenes…