The Weekly Show with David J. Maloney

This week David has an in-depth chat with drummer Dylan Turner of rising country blues band, Parker Barrow! The pair chat the bands early days and the brand new record "Hold the Mash". Don't miss it!

What does it take to become one of the world's leading opera singers?

In this episode, internationally acclaimed bass-baritone Nicholas Brownlee shares his remarkable journey from growing up in coastal Alabama to performing at the Metropolitan Opera, La Scala in Milan, the Vienna State Opera, Opera Frankfurt, and many of the world's most prestigious stages.

Nicholas pulls back the curtain on a profession that is often misunderstood, revealing why opera singers are as much elite athletes as they are musicians. He explains the physical endurance required to perform without microphones, the emotional intensity of inhabiting larger-than-life characters, and the immense challenge of mastering Wagner's demanding repertoire.

The conversation explores everything from race car driving and football to Wagner, La Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, vocal technique, storytelling, and the unforgettable feeling of stepping onto history's greatest stages. Nicholas also reflects on faith, family, finding your calling, and the legacy he hopes to leave—not just through performances, but by helping others discover the beauty and power of opera.

Whether you're a lifelong opera fan or have never attended a performance, this conversation offers a fascinating look into one of the world's most demanding and rewarding artistic professions.

In this episode:

• Nicholas Brownlee's journey from Alabama to international opera stardom
• The surprising athleticism behind opera singing
• Why Wagner's operas are among the most demanding works ever written
• The emotional and physical realities of performing without amplification
• Stories from La Scala, the Metropolitan Opera, Vienna, Munich, and beyond
• What makes a truly great opera
• The culture of opera audiences around the world
• Finding purpose, passion, and a life dedicated to great art

If you've ever wondered what it's really like to sing on the world's greatest stages, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

Warren Haynes joins The Weekly Show with David J. Maloney for an unforgettable conversation spanning more than four decades of music, songwriting, and life on the road.

From his early days growing up in Asheville, North Carolina, to joining the Allman Brothers Band and founding Government Mule, Warren reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped one of the most respected careers in rock, blues, and improvisational music.

He shares never-before-heard stories about Dickey Betts, Gregg Allman, Duane Allman, David Allan Coe, Phil Lesh, Bob Dylan, John Scofield, William Shatner, and many of the legendary musicians who influenced his journey. Warren also discusses the writing of iconic songs like "Soulshine," the creative process behind songwriting, the formation of Government Mule, the emotional impact of losing Allen Woody, Woodstock '94, and his latest symphonic live album, Dreams and Songs.

Whether you're a lifelong Allman Brothers fan, a Government Mule devotee, or simply fascinated by the creative process behind great music, this conversation offers a rare look inside the mind of one of America's greatest guitarists and songwriters.

In this episode:

• Warren Haynes' musical upbringing
• Joining Dickey Betts and the Allman Brothers Band
• Duane Allman's enduring legacy
• Gregg Allman's songwriting wisdom
• The story behind "Soulshine"
• Woodstock '94 and unforgettable tour memories
• The rise of Government Mule
• Lessons from Phil Lesh, Bob Dylan, and other legends
• Coping with the loss of Allen Woody
• Recording Dreams and Songs with a 64-piece orchestra
• Why live music continues to inspire

Warren Haynes is a Grammy Award-winning guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, and producer best known for his work with Government Mule, the Allman Brothers Band, and countless collaborations across rock, blues, soul, and jam music.

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In this unforgettable conversation, folk music legend Judy Collins reflects on a remarkable career spanning more than six decades—one that has placed her at the heart of some of the most important musical moments of the 20th century.

Judy takes us back to her earliest musical memories, from rigorous classical piano training and a childhood surrounded by music, to discovering the folk songs that would ultimately change the course of her life. She shares stories of the 1960s folk revival, her friendships with artists like Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, and Stephen Stills, and the instinct that allowed her to recognize songs that would become timeless classics.

We discuss the incredible origins of songs like “Suzanne,” “Both Sides Now,” and “Amazing Grace,” including how Judy’s iconic recording helped bring the centuries-old hymn back into the cultural conversation... and how this was the only time she was "paid" for performing a song she didn't write. She also opens up about the life-changing vocal injury that nearly ended her career, her journey to recovery and sobriety, and the resilience that has kept her performing for generations of audiences.

Along the way, Judy reflects on the power of music to heal, to protest, to preserve history, and to connect people across generations.

This is a conversation about artistry, intuition, perseverance, and the enduring magic of a great song.

This week David J. Maloney chats with guitarist and solo artist Alex Kilroy about his early life in Romania, finding his way to the US and to the blues, and discuss his brand new debut album "Break My Chains." Don't miss it!

This week David J. Maloney chats with keyboardist, solo artist, and Styx frontman Lawrence Gowan about his life, career, and Styx brand new record "Circling From Above". Don't miss it!

This week David J. Maloney chats with the iconic actress Charlotte Stewart about her life and career, her famous collaborations with master filmmaker David Lynch, his process and vision, Eraserhead, Twin Peaks, Little House on the Prairie, Kyle Maclachlan, her brand new memoir, and so many stories from set and life... don't miss it!

This week David J. Maloney chats with the co-directors of the new animated film, "DAVID". The crew chat their own individual journeys into the creative arts, and the genesis and making of the film itself. Don't miss it!

This week David J. Maloney chats with the incredibly talented Oscar winner George Chakiris about his early life, career, how he got into the business, what steps got him there, and the journey through dance numbers for Marilyn Monroes "Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend", Rosemary Clooney's "White Christmas" number, and eventually finding himself in position for the London edition of West Side Story, along with countless other film and theater memories. Don't miss it!

This week David J. Maloney takes a deep-dive with legendary guitarist Joe Satriani into his career. The pair chat Joe's journey from Carle Place High to Surfing with the Alien, and how that journey led him to Mick Jagger. Joe get's candid about his music and the way art takes on a life of its own once it's been given to the world, and then the pair chat about the main event, the incredible work he's doing and new tour with the SATCHVAI band, alongside his one time student, Steve Vai. You don't want to miss this!