Podcast Episodes

J.A.M. Session: When Hustle Holds You Back

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.)  If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, j…

Published on 5 hours ago

CLIMB Classic: Interview with Emily Olson From Dream 3 Publishing

CLIMBer, today's guest has gone from being in the studio as a production assistant for Taylor Swift, you might have heard of her, to a Partner and Creative Director of an up-and-coming music publishi…

Published on 3 days, 4 hours ago

CLIMB Classic: Song Title Challenge - "Dig A Little Deeper" w/ Country Star Neal McCoy

Brent & Johnny welcome the great Neal McCoy ("Wink", "No Doubt About It", "If I Was A Drinking Man") to Song Title Challenge! Together, they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing the s…

Published on 1 week ago

CLIMB Classics: Spotify Myths

Are you hateful towards Spotify because they pay the least? What if we told you they pay the least because they stream the most? How does that work? Find out why there is no such thing as a per-str…

Published on 1 week, 3 days ago

J.A.M. Session: Every songwriter needs AC/DC

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, ju…

Published on 2 weeks ago

CLIMB Classics - Interview with Dustin Lolli of Sanctus Real

Here's the thing: after multiple record deals, Dustin Lolli's band, Sanctus Real, had their greatest successes when they WEREN'T on a label!

Brent & Johnny welcome the lead vocalist for the acclai…

Published on 2 weeks, 3 days ago

Song Title Challenge CLIMB CLASSIC - "Sinner's Heart" w/ Taylor Austin Dye

If you haven't heard this Song Title Challenge yet, it's worth your time!

Taylor Austin Dye is an indie artist (now signed to Red Street Records) who is currently blowing up! She has over 1 million …

Published on 3 weeks ago

CLIMB CLASSIC - Ep 438 - "If You're In A Band..."

CLIMBer, "If you're in a band..." This episode is a must-listen! Mark Maxwell of the legendary Louisville band, The Crashers, reveals game-changing advice for anyone who wants to start a band or take…

Published on 3 weeks, 3 days ago

J.A.M. Session: SuperSongs

This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, ju…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Ep 503: Interview w/ American Idol Finalist, Colin Stough

Brent & Johnny interview Season 21 American Idol finalist, Colin Stough. Colin literally went from loping a horse to a 3rd-place finish on American Idol to getting a record deal with 19 Recordings/B…

Published on 1 month ago