Podcast Episodes

J.A.M. Session: How To Stay Inspired

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 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 477: Overconfident & Underqualified: The Dunning-Kruger Effect In The Music Business

CLIMBer, have you ever met somebody who thinks they're the next big thing - but they suck and they don't even know it? Well, that is the Dunning-Kruger effect at work. It's a real thing. It's all ov…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

Song Title Challenge #190: "Broken Lines" with Anthony Orio

Brent & Johnny welcome a longtime friend, Anthony Orio, to The Challenge, where they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Broken Lines," sent in by CLIMBer, Andrea Shiha…

Published on 7 months ago

Ep 476: Interview with Sanctus Real's Dustin Lolli

Here's the thing: after multiple record deals, their greatest successes came when they WEREN'T on a label!

Brent & Johnny welcome lead vocalist for the acclaimed Christian band, Sanctus Real. The…

Published on 7 months ago

J.A.M. Session: Turn A Cliche’ Moment Into A Hit Moment

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 7 months, 1 week ago

Ep 475: Interview w/ Rebecca Lynn Howard

Rebecca Lynn Howard is a powerhouse vocalist, acclaimed songwriter, and dynamic multi-instrumentalist known for her unmistakable Appalachian twang and captivating stage presence. She burst onto the …

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

CLIMB CLASSIC Song Title Challenge: "Taste Of Mercy" w/ Radney Foster

Johnny & Brent welcome LEGENDARY hit songwriter, artist, and author, Radney Foster (Keith Urban, The Chicks, Brooks & Dunn, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Hootie & The Blowfish, Kenny Loggins, Los Lonely Bo…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

CLIMB Classics: If You're In A Band

CLIMB Classics: "If you're in a band..." this episode is a must-RE-listen! Mark Maxwell of the legendary Louisville band, The Crashers, reveals game-changing advice for anyone who wants to start a ba…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

J.A.M. Session: Put Your Song On The Stage

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 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Ep 474: 90% Of You Don't Own Your Facebook Page - Here's How To Fix It!

CLIMBers, 90% of you don't own your Facebook page, even though you post on it every day. You can add admins, take away admins, and you can boost. But you don't own it. How can that happen? You have …

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago