Podcast Episodes

"Sweet Southern Promise" w/ Tom Douglas

Johnny & Brent welcome LEGENDARY hitmaker, Tom Douglas, to the pod ("House That Built Me", "Southern Voice", "Little Rock", "The Gift", "Meanwhile Back At Mamas") where they work out 5-6 different co…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

"If You're In A Band..." w/ Mark Maxwell

Episode 438

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 1 year, 5 months ago

"The Hang" with Jerry Salley

Brent sits down with legendary country/Christian/bluegrass songwriter/producer, Jerry Salley, to discuss his cuts... and bruises! This is an excerpt from "The Hang." If you'd like to watch the full e…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Stories Behind The Songs w/ Bart Herbison

Episode 437

CLIMBer, are you a song nerd like I am? Of course, you are. Do you love geeking out about songs as much as I do? Of course, you do. Do you want to listen to today's episode as Johnny and I geek out o…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

"Pump It" w/ Hit Songwriter, D. Vincent Williams

Brent & Johnny welcome huge hit songwriter, D. Vincent Williams ("I'm Movin' On", "Just Got Started Lovin' You") to the Challenge where they hash out 5-6 different conceptual approaches to writing a …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Top 23 Indie Artists' Secrets To Success

Episode 436

CLIMBers, for plenty of music's most compelling artists, going independent doesn't mean going small. It means reaping the myriad of benefits by avoiding the major label route, and we're gonna hear fr…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

"The Hang" with Rob Mills of The Sound

Brent sits down with songwriter/artist, Rob Mills of hit Christian group, The Sound, to discuss his cuts... and bruises! This is an excerpt from "The Hang." If you'd like to watch the full episode, j…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

"Almost" Is A Win

Episode 435

CLIMBer, ever had an "almost" win? It can leave you pretty frustrated and defeated, but today a hit songwriter has a different way of looking at it, a different way of looking at your almost wins. If…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

"Better About It" with Phillip Lammonds

Johnny & Brent welcome hitmaker (Josh Turner, Lee Brice, Hootie & The Blowfish, Kellie Pickler, Craig Morgan), Phillip Lammonds, to the Challenge where they cook up 5-6 different conceptual ideas for…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

Are You Adapting or Believing?

Episode 434

CLIMBers! What does the movie industry have to do with whether or not you should be a niche artist or have more of a broad appeal? What does that have to do with ANYTHING?!?! Find out in today's epis…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago