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Episodes

Feb. 17, 2025

Ep. 82: Jesse Terry- singer/songwriter

Jesse Terry is one of those artists that stopped me in my tracks. From the first time I played his new album, "Arcadia," I knew I had stumbled upon a very special artist. Jesse's songwriting is simply incredible- both melodic...

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Feb. 3, 2025

Ep. 81: Interview with Russ Taff pt. 2

There are interviews, and there are interviews. This is a conversation that I will never forget. In this concluding portion of my chat with Russ Taff, we pick up where we left off in part one, where I asked Russ …

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Jan. 27, 2025

Ep. 80: Interview with Russ Taff pt. 1

No one in the world has a voice like Russ Taff. With 6 Grammys to his name and more Dove Awards than one could count, Russ has nothing left to prove in the world of music. With all of that …

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Dec. 30, 2024

Ep. 79: Burn the Jukebox

Burn the Jukebox have been burning up the internet for the last few years and have made a name for themselves by playing some of the best Rock and Pop songs of the past few decades. This group of highschoolers …

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Dec. 23, 2024

Ep. 78: Phil Keaggy & Malcolm Guite discuss their new album!

I had the pleasure of sitting with Phil Keaggy and Malcolm Guite and discuss their brand new collaborative album, Songs and Sonnets . This special album is filled with the masterful poetry of Malcolm Guite, whose recitations ...

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Dec. 9, 2024

Ep. 77: Interview with Petra legend, Bob Hartman pt. 2

Bob Hartman is one of my heroes and it was a tremendous honor to conduct such an extensive interview with him. We begin part two of this interview talking about how Bob tracked down John Schlitt, which would lead to …

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Nov. 25, 2024

Ep. 76: Interview with Petra legend, Bob Hartman pt. 1

In part one of this in-depth conversation with Petra founder, Bob Hartman, we talk about Bob's early influences and the guitarists that captured his attention as a young musician. Bob talks about his faith journey and the ban...

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Oct. 14, 2024

Ep. 75: The dB's (Peter Holsapple & Will Rigby)

The dB's may not be a household name in the mainstream of Rock, but for those that enjoy the alleyways and cul-de-sacs of popular music, The dB's stand with a handful of other bands that unintentionally helped start a new …

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Sept. 30, 2024

Ep 74: Debby Campbell on the Life & Legacy of Glen Campbell

As the oldest daughter of Country superstar Glen Campbell, Debbie Campbell had a special insight into her father's life and journey in a way that no one else did. In this insightful conversation, Debbie talks about her life w...

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Sept. 16, 2024

Ep. 73: Sara Horner on the Life & Legacy of James Horner

James Horner composed music for over 160 films during the course of his remarkable career. Among his many works are music scores for some of the biggest films in Hollywood history, like Avatar and Titanic, and epic films such...

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Sept. 2, 2024

Ep. 72: The Bryan Duncan Interview pt. 2 (with Phil Keaggy surprise v…

In this final segment of my extensive interview with Grammy Award winning vocalist and songwriter, we wade into some deep waters. Bryan shares his thoughts as he looks back at the time when he was in the upper echelon of …

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Aug. 19, 2024

Ep. 71: The Bryan Duncan Interview part 1

Grammy Award winning songwriter and vocalist Bryan Duncan has had a 50+ year career that began in the Jesus Movement. His seminole group, The Sweet Comfort Band, helped launch modern CCM. After going solo in the mid 1980s, Br...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Ep. 70: Jenn Franklin- Singer/Songwriter

Jenn Franklin is an indie artist that everyone needs to hear. Simply put, Jenn is one of the best indie songwriters and vocalists I have come across since I have been hosting Journey to the Stage. With a powerful voice …

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July 15, 2024

Ep. 69: Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul, and Mary

Peter, Paul and Mary, the iconic folk trio of the 1960s, achieved remarkable success and left an indelible mark on the American music landscape and social conscience. With their rich and unforgettable harmonies and lyrics tha...

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July 1, 2024

Ep. 68: Composer Bear McCreary

Over the last 20+ years, Emmy Award winning composer Bear McCreary has created a beautiful, powerful and impressive body of work that spans across media forms. With sprawling musical diversity, Bear has composed for video gam...

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June 17, 2024

Ep. 67: Dirty Loops Bassist Henrik Linder

In this exclusive one-on-one interview with Dirty Loops bassist extraordinaire, Henrik Linder, we cover a lot of musical terrain. Henrik and I chat about his development as a musician who started on piano at age 4 through tod...

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June 10, 2024

Ep. 66: The Staudt Brothers

This may be the debut album of the Staudt Brothers, but these Texas gents are musical veterans. Their new album, "Livewire Priest," is filled with songs that are road tested and built on a foundation of memorable hooks, gritt...

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May 20, 2024

Ep. 65: Jonathan Dinklage- RUSH and Hamilton Violinist

Jonathan Dinklage is a world class violinist and violist who has recorded and toured with some of the biggest and most talented artists of our time- with names like David Bowie, Michael Jackson, Lady Gaga and many more. His d...

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May 6, 2024

Ep. 64: Salt of the Sound

Salt of the Sound have been making some of the most beautiful music I've come across in the last several years. The husband and wife duo, Ben and Anita Tatlow, continue to create music for prayer, contemplation, worship and m...

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April 22, 2024

Ep. 63: The Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn (pt. 2)

In this final segment of my extensive conversation with singer/songwriter Steve Wynn, we spend time talking about The Baseball Project, Steve's upcoming memoir (coming in August 2024), his upcoming solo album (also releasing ...

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April 8, 2024

Ep. 62: The Dream Syndicate's Steve Wynn (pt. 1)

The Dream Syndicate is one of the few bands that have been a part of starting a new movement in the Rock world. With equal doses of The Velvet Underground, Black Flag, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, The Dream Syndicate …

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March 25, 2024

Ep. 61: Emmaline- Alternative R&B and Jazz Vocalist

Emmaline is an artist who can take a song decades old and bring it to life with her magic touch in arranging and sultry vocal delivery. Beyond adding a fresh coat of paint to the great songs of a bygone …

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March 11, 2024

Ep. 60: Shannon Clark and the Sugar

There are some bands that when you hear them for the first time, they just stop you in your tracks and draw you in. That's what happened the first time I heard Shannon Clark and the Sugar. I was honored …

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Feb. 26, 2024

Ep. 59: Malcolm Guite- Poet, Professor and Priest (Part 2)

Malcolm Guite is truly a delight to speak with, which made interviewing him a thing of beauty. In this second and final segment, Malcolm and I converse about the film adaptations of the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit books, …

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