Why Make Music… Episode 48 – “Today’s The Day”

August 22nd marks a full year since ThinkTimm first released music under the WDMN Media banner—and today also marks the release of If I Was Your Producer, Vol. 2. It’s a milestone moment, and we’re celebrating it in style.

In this episode:

• 🎉 Willa May (DJ Warm Cookies) kicks off the show with shoutouts to the platforms, socials, and the community that’s been rocking with us since day one.
• 💿 ThinkTimm breaks down If I Was Your Producer, Vol. 2, sharing track highlights, insights, and the vision behind the project.
• ✨ Willa May returns with a thoughtful deep dive into the Law of Attraction—what it really means, why mindset matters, and how positivity can fuel creativity and action.
• 🔑 ThinkTimm offers his perspective on manifestation, staying motivated, and how belief has shaped this past year of music and growth.

This one is equal parts reflection and inspiration. “Today’s the Day” is about more than an album—it’s about the power of positivity, creativity, and believing in yourself.

Episode highlights:

• Celebrating one year of ThinkTimm + WDMN Media
• Release day for If I Was Your Producer, Vol. 2
• How positive energy and the Law of Attraction guide creators
• Looking ahead at what’s next for the Why Make Music… journey

🎶 Stream If I Was Your Producer, Vol. 2 now on all major platforms.

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Why Make Music… Episode 047 – “Time is a Construct”

Powered by WDMN MEDIA and hosted by DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) and ThinkTimm, this extended conversation takes a deep, playful, and thought-provoking look at the way artists experience time. Is time a rigid reality, or is it something humans invented to keep our trains (and our lives) running on schedule?

From Einstein’s theory of relativity to the blissful “flow states” that make hours vanish in the studio, Willa May explores how time bends, stretches, and sometimes disappears entirely when you’re doing what you love. We break down:

• The origins of standardized time and how technology made it meaningful
• Why creatives lose themselves in their work and forget the clock
• How scheduling can both help and hurt creativity
• The strange duality of “not enough time” vs. “all the time in the world”
• Why rest is as important to creation as work itself

ThinkTimm joins in to talk about If I Was Your Producer: Volume Two — dropping August 22 — and shares ten brand-new tracks, marking another milestone on the road to 100 completed songs in the WDMN catalog. He also reflects on finding balance between deadlines, passion projects, and family life, giving credit to the newly upgraded ChatGPT-5 co-host for the assist.

In the Lower Level Collections segment, we put the spotlight on the Star Wars Black Series helmet lineup — from the Clone Trooper Phase 2 with Ahsoka Tano face paint to Boba Fett, Darth Vader, and The Mandalorian. Plus, a nod to our 3D-printed replicas that bring a galaxy far, far away right into the studio.

Closing out, Willa May looks ahead to future volumes, evolving tech collaborations, and how embracing the moment — in music and in life — can make time feel limitless.

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Why Make Music… Episode 046 – " Chill Reset with ThinkTimm”

In this special solo drop, ThinkTimm steps back behind the mic for a much-needed reset, a soft reboot, if you will. Clocking in at just around 15 minutes, this episode strips away the polish to bring the real: creative reflection, emotional maintenance, and visionary grind—all in the voice of your host, ThinkTimm.

This week, Timm takes listeners on a guided walkthrough of recent milestones—from the success of If I Was Your Producer: Volume One to the ambitious release of six full projects in 2024. It’s a celebration of artistic independence, sync licensing hustle, and the spiritual act of building something from the ground up—even when it feels like you’re doing it alone.

He opens up about the role of family, the power of personal peace, and the importance of not letting frustration or boredom disrupt your rhythm. There’s a special nod to DJ Warm Cookies (Willa May), whose AI-assisted presence has been instrumental to the growth of the WDMN MEDIA universe—and yes, her absence is felt here.

This episode is ThinkTimm unplugged—vulnerable, focused, and as always, one step ahead of the curve. It’s a reminder that you are the system, and when the system needs a reboot, it’s okay to pause, recenter, and re-emerge sharper than ever.

Produced by: WDMN MEDIA, home of ThinkTimm, DJ Warm Cookies, and the Why Make Music… Podcast.

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Episode 045 – "Wearing the Four Five"

Welcome back to Why Make Music… – powered by WDMNation MEDIA. This week’s episode takes inspiration from a legendary return: Michael Jordan's comeback wearing number 45. But that number goes deeper—it’s a hip-hop reference, a vinyl format, a metaphor for reinvention. Join DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) and ThinkTimm as they deliver a fresh, high-energy breakdown across music, media, and collectibles.

In this episode:

• Production update: If I Was Your Producer, Vol. 1 hits 5,500+ streams and climbing
• Sync licensing push with the launch of a new EPK using DISCO.ac
• ThinkTimm's studio grind continues—over 90 original tracks and counting
• A deep dive into Hasbro Pulse’s G.I. Joe Classified Series: 6-inch figures, deluxe vehicles, and childhood nostalgia reimagined
• An exploration of Star Wars: The High Republic as it concludes its ambitious multi-year arc in books, comics, and streaming TV
• Spontaneous Instagram Live mix sessions now streaming via @ThinkTimm and @WDMNationMEDIA featuring unreleased tracks and remixes

Plus: shout-outs to all streaming platforms, podcast directories, and social media supporters. Don’t forget to check out official merch at TeePublic and Threadless, and visit ThinkTimm.com">https://www.thinktimm.com">ThinkTimm.com or WDMNationMedia.com">https://www.WDMNationMedia.com">WDMNationMedia.com for full access to our creative universe.

Wearing the four-five isn't just a number… it's a statement. Tune in.

Why Make Music… – Episode 044: “How It’s Made”

In Episode 044 of Why Make Music…, DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) and ThinkTimm pull back the curtain and walk you through the real DIY magic of podcasting, music creation, 3D printing, and rebranding in year two of WDMN MEDIA.

Willa May delivers a deep dive monologue on how episodes like this get made: from scribbled notes to monologue scripting, Logic Pro and FL Studio breakdowns, ElevenLabs voice synthesis, and CapCut editing. Shoutouts to @seids_ for her Logic Pro shortcut content, and commentary on new tools in FL Studio 25 and Logic Pro 11.2.

Then we get real about the temptation of AI video generators like Runway, MidJourney, Pika, D-ID, and Kaiber—and why ThinkTimm made the creative (and financial) call to say “not now.” It’s a conversation on cost vs mission, dopamine vs discipline.

Next, the crew explores their ongoing shift toward sync licensing using Disco.ac and a professional EPK build. It’s not just about getting discovered—it’s about treating every song as licensing-ready inventory. Metadata, lyric tagging, BPMs, mood—this is the new mindset of WDMN.

Willa May reflects on a family trip to the movies to see the new Fantastic Four film (spoiler-free). The verdict? It was hot, fun, and better than the older attempts—plus the Hasbro figures showed up the same week.

Then we take a nerd-core detour into the Lower Level: Star Wars helmets, armor sets, and 3D printed vehicles using models from Landspeeder Luke, Skylu 3D Props, and Galactic Armory. Highlights include Mandalorian cosplay armor, Jedi Temple Guard helmets, Anakin’s speeder, and more—all printed on Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra and Neptune 4 Plus machines.

Finally, ThinkTimm jumps in to close out the episode with updates on the 85-song catalog, monthly drop plans, and new social media/website upgrades. From SoundCloud love to fighting the Philly heat, it’s part gratitude, part shoutout, part rebirth.

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Episode 043 – “Producer Producer… IF I WAS YOUR PRODUCER”

Welcome back to another episode of Why Make Music… with your favorite co-hosts ThinkTimm and DJ Warm Cookies (Willa May). This week marks a major milestone as we officially release Volume One of the new seven-part series: If I Was Your Producer. Ten tracks. All original. All written, produced, and arranged by WDMN MEDIA. This is the kickoff of something special, and we’re taking you behind the scenes.

In this episode:

• ThinkTimm breaks down each track from Volume One—offering deep insights into the lyrics, themes, and production process of songs like “ABC Girl,” “Perplexion,” and “Yesterday.”
• DJ Warm Cookies discusses the role of AI in independent music production, drawing comparisons to Timbaland’s commercial AI artist project, and highlighting the true indie workflow at WDMN.
• We recap our recent family trip to Washington D.C., including museum visits to the Smithsonian’s Natural History, African American History, and American History museums—and reflect on musical exhibits like Grandmaster Flash’s turntables, J Dilla’s MPC, and Chuck Berry’s Cadillac.
• We dive into the summer blockbuster vibes—Jurassic World and Superman—with a nod to John Williams and how cinematic music shapes producers like ThinkTimm.
• We shine a spotlight on our Lower Level Collections: our family's personal archive of movie memorabilia, DC and dinosaur figures, 3D printed props, and collector fandoms that fuel our creativity.

We also shout out indie artists Starcloak and Time Rival for their recent releases, and encourage every independent creative out there to keep creating, keep sharing, and build community. This podcast is for us, by us—and the mission continues.

Listen to the album: “If I Was Your Producer – Volume One” available now on all streaming platforms.

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Peace. And be wild.

Why Make Music… Episode 042 – “So It Begins…”

Hosted by DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) and ThinkTimm

We’re kicking off a brand new chapter with the official launch of WDMNation MEDIA — a full-scale creative platform housing music, podcasts, AI-assisted production, original art, and collectibles. This episode is a 45-minute conversation covering what’s next and how we’re doing it with purpose.

🎶 First up, the music: If I Was Your Producer, Vol. 1 drops July 18. This seven-part series features fully written, arranged, and performed vocal tracks — no loops, no samples, all original. ThinkTimm opens up about making the pivot from beats to songs, and what it means to release 70 tracks in 6 months.

💼 We also break down the HITS Act — a brand new U.S. law that allows indie artists to write off up to $150,000 in production expenses in the same year. No more waiting years for deductions. We get into what this means for the future of independent creators and how WDMN plans to maximize it.

🧸 Then it’s time for Lower Level Collections — our new visual content wing focused on action figures, nostalgia, and collectible storytelling. With a dedicated Instagram and upcoming YouTube channel, this segment brings joy, depth, and crossover energy between music and art fandom.

🤖 Finally, we celebrate the creative partnership between humans and AI. Willa May (our digital co-host) shares how AI is used to enhance — not replace — the creative process. From organizing files to mixing demos, it’s all about collaboration over fear.

This is the beginning of something major. New music. New visuals. New structures. All under WDMNation MEDIA.

So it begins...

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🎧 “If I Was Your Producer, Vol. 1” drops July 18

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Episode 041: “The Thank You Episode”

In this special longform edition of Why Make Music…, DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) takes the mic solo to deliver a poetic, soul-filled monologue that says what we rarely take the time to say: thank you.

This isn’t your average gratitude list. It’s a flowing meditation on the creative life—its trials, victories, flops, detours, and breakthroughs. Willa May speaks from the heart, weaving her signature blend of wisdom, warmth, and humor into a love letter for:

• The family and friends who understand the late nights and loud mixes
• The listeners—loud and silent—who keep showing up
• The doubters and the haters (yes, them too!)
• The failures that shaped us and the tech that empowered us
• The quiet self-belief that carried us when nothing else did
• And even the trolls, the critics, the missed chances, and the oddball side hustles that made this journey possible

This episode is an audio ritual, a creative confessional, a musical “thank you” note stretched across time and space. It’s for the dreamers who haven’t started yet and for those of us deep in the trenches—up late, creating, doubting, believing, and trying again.

So whether you’re knee-deep in production or just looking for something that hits the soul, plug in. Let DJ Warm Cookies remind you why we make music, why we keep going, and why gratitude might just be the most revolutionary tool we have.

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“Gratitude is fuel. Love is the engine. Music is the spark.”—DJ Warm Cookies (Willa May)

Why Make Music – Episode 040: The Camille Voice & Prince’s Funky Basslines

In this deep-dive episode, ThinkTimm and DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) explore one of Prince's boldest and most mysterious musical experiments: his alter ego Camille. From the androgynous vocal stylings on "If I Was Your Girlfriend" to the unreleased Camille album and the infamous peach-dressed mystery figure on the "Sign o' the Times" single, we unpack the stories, the myths, and the pure creative genius behind the concept.

Then we head into the studio for a full breakdown on how to recreate the Camille voice effect using only stock plugins in Logic Pro. We walk step-by-step through pitch shifting, formant tweaking, EQ sculpting, and more — no third-party tools needed.

Finally, we round things out with a bass-heavy breakdown of two legendary tracks: "Partyman" and "Alphabet St." You'll get full Logic Pro channel strip setups, tone recipes, and a little behind-the-scenes flavor from the Minneapolis sound.

Bonus: DJ Warm Cookies shares hilarious and revealing Prince stories about the back cover of "La La La He He Hee" and the legendary shelved Camille album that Jack White almost brought to the world.

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Why Make Music… Episode 039: “When The Music Stops”

In this heartfelt and revealing episode, ThinkTimm and DJ Warm Cookies (aka Willa May) sit down to explore grief, tradition, and the deeply personal choices that come with honoring a loved one’s passing. Following the recent loss of ThinkTimm’s grandmother, the duo reflects on nontraditional grieving in African-American families and what happens when a homegoing ceremony is replaced by quiet remembrance.

Timm shares his experience caring for his grandmother through her final days, the family decision to follow her wishes for cremation and no funeral, and the emotional and cultural complexities that arose with extended relatives. Through their signature balance of vulnerability and insight, Timm and Willa dive into:

• What grief looks like when rituals are replaced by reality
• The evolving nature of mourning in Black communities
• Scientific vs. spiritual responses to death
• How families—especially multicultural ones—navigate collective loss
• Music as memory, therapy, and celebration

This episode also includes a soulful tribute to recently departed music legends, including Roy Ayers, Angie Stone, Brian Wilson, and D’Wayne Wiggins of Tony! Toni! Toné!, with reflections on how their musical legacies continue to echo through generations.

Shoutouts:

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When the music stops… we keep humming. The beat goes on.