Episode 38 - We're Back! 2018 Year-End Mini-Sode

Turn It On is back! Michael J talks about his podcast hiatus of the last year, discusses the future of the show, gives another installment of "Stories From The Road", and plays the song "Atmosphere" from his latest record "Aurora". 

Ep 37 - Via Maris

Michael J gives the latest installment of "Stories From The Road' and plays his 2016 release Via Maris and tells the stories behind the songs and the making of the record. 

Ep 36 - A Farewell To Tom Petty

MJ and Mark Camire talk about the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, gun control, the death of Tom Petty, and the perils of dating in the modern world among other things. It's like one giant "Stories From The Road" installment this time out so buckle up.

Ep 35 - Drummer Mike Malinin (The Goo Goo Dolls, Tanya Tucker)

Mike Malinin was a member of The Goo Goo Dolls for 19 years. When his tenure with that band ended, he decided to move to Nashville and is now the band leader and drummer for Country Music Legend Tanya Tucker. Michael J and Mike sit down on an outdoor patio at a Starbucks outside of Nashville for a chat and discuss everything from learning how to play Country music to Mike's influences in 80's punk music.

Ep 34 - Jeff Coffey of Chicago

Jeff Coffey has had an incredible first year as lead Tenor vocalist and bassist of legendary band Chicago. Michael talks to Jeff about his experiences from his beginnings as a Trombonist at Disney in Orlando, FL to signing with RCA Records with his former band House Of Dreams, to his subsequent audition and landing the full-time gig with Chicago. Also, the latest installment of "Stories From The Road".

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Ep 33 - Singer/Songwriter Kaela Kinney

Ohio native Kaela Kinney has had a very colorful career as a backup singer for Pink, a Britney Spears impersonator, a contemporary Christian artist, and now a modern Country Artist and Entrepreneur. Michael J and Kaela talk about the role of women in popular music, trust issues, and brave internet trolls among many other things.

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Ep 32 - Drummer Lee Kelley

Michael J talks with Nashville touring and session drummer, Lee Kelley. Lee has played with everyone from Gary Allan, Mark Chessnut, and Loverboy to name a few.

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Ep 31 - The Phantom Shit and other stories

Michael J pays tribute to Chris Cornell, discusses his own personal experience with depression & the suicide of a friend and also delivers the latest installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD". MJ also debuts his new single "Can't Stop Now".