This week, Jason and Shelby welcome their first-ever international guest – rising Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Coles! 🌎✨

Join us as we dive into Alex’s journey from Toronto to the global stage, unpack his creative process behind hits like Bored Games and Act Natural, and explore how he’s connecting with a rapidly growing fanbase around the world.

From songwriting secrets to the challenges of carving out an authentic voice in today’s music scene, this episode is packed with insight, laughter, and inspiration for artists and music lovers alike.

This week on The Vocal Lab, Jason and Shelby sit down with Nashville-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Parker Mathews — one half of the rising alt-pop duo Nox Holloway. With a background in audio engineering and a knack for blending genres, Parker’s fingerprints are all over the band’s sound — from songwriting and production to live performance. Tune in as we dive into Parker’s creative process, the story behind Nox Holloway, and how he’s carving out a space in today’s evolving music landscape.

This week, Jason and Shelby uncover the wildest and weirdest singing laws across the U.S.—from humming in weird places to full-on bans in public spots. Why were these laws made? Are they real? And could you be breaking one without even knowing it? Tune in for laughs, legal oddities, and a whole lot of vocal disbelief.

🗣️ Hit play. You might be an outlaw… just for singing.

This week, Jason and Shelby are joined by worship leader and songwriter Bekah (White) Williams, the voice behind powerful worship anthems like "Rest On Us" and "Make Room."

From touring with Green Day and opening for Fergie, to laying it all down and finding her place in the local church, Bekah shares her raw, redemptive journey of faith. She opens up about how discovering whose she was in Christ unlocked her holy roar in worship—and changed everything.

This is a story of surrender, purpose, and the power of identity in Jesus. If you need inspiration, clarity, or just a reminder that God can use every part of your story, this episode is for you.

This week, Jason and Shelby dive into the wildest stories from Coachella 2025 — think 12-hour waits just to enter, surprise twisters hitting the campgrounds at night, and fireworks gone very wrong.

But the real moment? When Shelby learns what really happened at Fyre Festival… and what Andy almost did to get those water bottles through customs 😳💧

In this episode, Jason and Shelby are joined by the radiant Ari (@arianevr)—celebrity makeup artist, hair stylist, and Nashville creative force. Ariane takes us behind the scenes of her journey from small-town beginnings to becoming a go-to glam expert for artists, brides, and red carpet regulars.

But just as things start to get real… Jason’s stomach makes a dramatic entrance. Will he recover in time to finish the episode? Will Shelby keep it together while Jason fights off an apparent snack-related crisis?

Join hosts Jason Catron and Shelby Rollins as they celebrate one incredible year of The Vocal Lab Podcast! In this special anniversary episode, they reflect on the joys, challenges, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped their first season. From unforgettable guests to inspiring vocal breakthroughs, Jason and Shelby share their favorite highlights—and a few surprises along the way.

Whether you're a long-time listener or just joining the lab, don’t miss this heartfelt conversation as they look back with gratitude and dream forward with passion for what’s next.

Join hosts Jason and Shelby as they dig into the uncertain future of legacy media. From cable news to print journalism, is the old guard fading into obscurity—or just gearing up for a reinvention? Expect bold takes, sharp insights, and a few sparks as they challenge the myths, dissect the trends, and ask the big question: Can legacy media still lead the narrative?

What if you could invite any legendary artist to dinner? This week, Jason and Shelby go head-to-head in a fantasy dinner party draft—each curating their dream guest list of musical icons. Who will they pick? What surprising combos will sit side by side? And what kind of chaos would unfold at the table?

Tune in for laughs, friendly competition, and some wild musical what-ifs.

🪑 Pull up a chair—it’s dinner time at The Vocal Lab!

This week, we’re pulling back the curtain on artist development. Is it just image, music, and marketing—or is there more beneath the surface? Jason and Shelby dive deep into what it really takes to grow as an artist, exploring not just the outer brand, but the inner man. Because great art doesn’t just sound good—it comes from someone solid on the inside.

Tune in and discover the heart behind the hustle.