Podcast Episodes

"Heaven In Hell" w/ Donna Ulisse

Johnny & Brent welcome former Atlantic Records Recording Artist, current bluegrass artist, and award-winning hit songwriter, Donna Ulisse, to The Challenge where they craft 5-6 different conceptual i…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

This Is The Best Time To Be An Artist!

Episode 448

CLIMBers, remember when I said streaming and social media would be good for the art? Today I'll prove that you're on the right track and this is the BEST time to be an artist!

The C.L.I.M.B. Show is d…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

J.A.M. Session: More Advice For Aspiring Songwriters

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 1 year, 3 months ago

Livin' On A Prayer: Songwriting Lessons From Desmond Child

Episode 447

CLIMBers, what can the mega songwriter of "Livin' On A Prayer", "Dude Looks Like A Lady", "Livin' La Vida Loca", "You Give Love A Bad Name", and even "The Thong Song" have to teach you about songwrit…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

"Whatever You Do, Don't" w/ CJ Solar

Johnny & Brent welcome hit songwriter C.J. Solar (Morgan Wallen, Jameson Rodgers, Jason Aldean, Justin Moore), to the Challenge to cook up 5-6 different angles to writing a song titled, "Whatever You…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

Interview w/ Lili McGrady From Humanable

Episode 446

CLIMBers, AI-generated music will swallow more than one-quarter of artists' revenue by 2028, representing a lower-cost option for distribution partners. Let me put this in plain English; It's your lu…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

J.A.M. Session: Advice For Aspiring Songwriters

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 1 year, 3 months ago

Meet Trent Fisher, A CLIMBer, A Teacher, A New Dad, Who Just Got A Pub Deal!

Episode 445

CLIMBers! Today's guest is a CLIMBer - one of y'all - who recently signed his first publishing deal while working as a full-time teacher and a father of two young boys. Yeah, it can be done, and we'r…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

"Turns Out" w/ Carlton Anderson

Brent & Johnny welcome songwriter/artist, Carlton Anderson, to the Song Title Challenge! Together, they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled, "Turns Out," sent in by CLI…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

My Frustration Is Your Opportunity

Episode 444

CLIMBers, I'm banging my head against the freaking wall over here. I'm so frustrated and as frustrated as I am, I just can't help but think this is your opportunity. Pay attention. That's what we're …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago