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Spout Podcast
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You know them for their songs, videos, and epic performances, but there is always something even their super fans don't know until now. This is the Spout Podcast, where famous people spout off about more than they're famous for.
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ALISSA on Prince Sliding Into Her DMs, Mariah Carey & Making Music Human
3d ago00:44:06Tap to summarizeFive-time Grammy-nominated producer ALISSA joins Spout Podcast for a deep dive into the sound, soul, and musicianship behind some of today’s biggest records. ALISSA talks about her historic Grammy nomination for Producer of the Year, becoming one of the few women ever recognized in the category, and what it takes to earn respect in a producer world still dominated by men. She also breaks down her love of bass, funk, live instrumentation, and the musical DNA that shaped her work across pop, R&B, soul, and beyond. In this conversation, ALISSA opens up about working with icons including Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Anderson .Paak, Bruno Mars, Bootsy Collins, Kaytranada, Calvin Harris, Lenny Kravitz, and more. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from studio sessions, including creating music for Mariah Carey’s Here For It All, working with Anderson .Paak on Mary J. Blige’s Grammy-nominated album, and helping connect Bootsy Collins with Silk Sonic. ALISSA also talks about the importance of keeping live musicianship alive in the age of AI, the difference between producers and beat makers, and why great music still has to come from feel, chemistry, and talent. Plus, ALISSA shares incredible stories about Prince sliding into her DMs, meeting Quincy Jones, working with Anthony Marinelli on original Thriller gear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Sorana talks life from Transylvania to Los Angeles, debut album and working with David Guetta
1w ago00:52:13Tap to summarizeSorana stopped by the Spout Podcast and chatted with Nick Major about her journey from growing up in Transylvania to pursuing a music career in LA, while also writing hits with and for some of the biggest names around. From her shy beginnings to becoming a finalist at Miss Romania, acting in a TV series and competing on the X-Factor - Sorana reflects on the importance of following her own creative goals and coming out of her comfort zone to achieve them. With her new album ‘Electronic Therapy’ set to release in July, she also touches on the freedom of being an independent artists after previously being signed to a label. Be sure to stream her new tracks”THESE CORPORATE B******S TRYNA KILL ME!!!” and “SKINcare” - out now! And stay tuned for ‘Electronic Therapy’, coming soon. Subscribe to the Spout Podcast and turn on notifications so you never miss and episode and let us know who you’d like to see us sit down with next! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Tank Ball Is Done With Balloons. Now Comes the Big Leap
1w ago00:40:51Tap to summarizeTank Ball of Tank and The Bangas joins Tamara Dhia on Spout for a vibrant, funny, and deeply honest conversation about the band’s new album, The Last Balloon, out May 15. Tank breaks down how the album closes the trilogy that began with The Green Balloon and The Red Balloon, while also opening the door to a new era for the group. She talks about creating the record with fans in mind, working with collaborators like Lucky Daye, Lettuce, Dawn Richard, and Akeem Ali, and why songs like “Move,” “No Invite,” and “Ain’t That Deep” reflect growth, joy, frustration, freedom, and New Orleans culture. The conversation also dives into Tank’s Grammy win, the hilarious story of her Grammy being delivered to the wrong address, her 2020 Best New Artist nomination alongside Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, and Yola, and the life-changing impact of winning NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2017. Tank also opens up about fame versus recognition, wanting to thrift in peace, the viral “This boy be in my DMs saying I’m pretty” moment, her roots in poetry and open mic nights, the origin of the Tank and The Bangas name, and what she hopes this next chapter looks like for the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Story of the Year on ARSON, Warped Tour, and 30 Years of Controlled Chaos
2w ago00:53:22Tap to summarizeStory of the Year joins Nick Major on Spout for a wide-open conversation about their new album ARSON, the meaning behind All Rage. Still Only Numb, and how the band continues to evolve after nearly three decades together. Dan Marsala, Ryan Phillips, Adam Russell, and Josh Wills look back on the early days of Page Avenue, Warped Tour memories, their long-running friendship, and why chemistry has mattered just as much as musicianship. They also dig into working with producer Colin Brittain, the making of songs like “Gasoline” and “See Through,” and how technology has changed the recording process without replacing the human energy that built the band. The episode also gets into music videos, action-movie inspiration, Star Wars, touring, tattoos, voice care, the return of Warped Tour, and why Story of the Year still believes in making full albums in a singles-driven world. For fans of Story of the Year, Page Avenue, Warped Tour, post-hardcore, emo, pop-punk, ARSON, and early 2000s rock, this one is part nostalgia trip, part creative masterclass, and part proof that some bands were built to survive the algorithm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Shinedown: No Rules, No Lanes, No Holding Back
2w ago00:23:06Tap to summarizeShinedown returns to the Spout Podcast for a backstage conversation with Tamara Dhia ahead of their next massive chapter. Brent Smith and Zach Myers talk about the band’s upcoming eighth album, why “Safe and Sound” felt like the right way to launch this new era, and how “Searchlight” became another milestone moment for the band after hitting No. 1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. The conversation dives into Shinedown’s creative process, their refusal to stay trapped inside one genre, the emotional story behind “Searchlight,” and why songs like “Outlaw” feel like classic Shinedown fan service in the best possible way. Brent and Zach also look ahead to the Dance, Kid, Dance Act Two World Tour, the band’s biggest production yet, with a two-hour-plus arena show, rotating deep cuts, international dates, and a year packed with surprises. It’s a conversation about legacy, evolution, radio, rock, country influence, and why Shinedown still plays like a band with something to prove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Honey Revenge on Hot Commodity, Warped Tour, Summer School & Their Next Era
3w ago00:42:35Tap to summarizeHoney Revenge joins Spout Podcast for a high-energy conversation about their new era, life on tour, and what comes next for one of alternative music’s most exciting rising bands. In this episode, Devin Papadol and Donny Lloyd sit down with Nick Major to talk about their latest single “Hot Commodity,” the evolution from Retrovision into new music, and how songs like “Risk” and “Poison Apple Baby”helped push Honey Revenge into a bigger, bolder sound. The band also opens up about touring Europe, playing with Spiritbox, celebrating full-circle moments with State Champs, and preparing to headline the idobi Radio Summer School Tour alongside artists like Games We Play, Winona Fighter, South Arcade, and Chase Petra. Plus, Honey Revenge shares behind-the-scenes stories from Warped Tour, including the technical nightmare they survived on stage, Donny Cam chaos, dream tour partners, Paramore memories, and why supporting your local music scene still matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Parker McCollum: New Music, Big Dreams, and the Power of No
4w ago00:20:11Tap to summarizeCountry star Parker McCollum joins Tamara Dhia on the Spout Podcast for a backstage conversation from Napa about the music, pressure, and purpose behind his latest chapter. Parker opens up about the deluxe version of his self-titled album, including why “Big Old Fancy House” took multiple attempts before it finally felt right, how “Killing Me” came together almost by accident, and why “Montgomery County” was born alone on a late-night flight home from tour. He also reflects on pushing himself creatively, wanting to feel uncomfortable again, and how his songwriting has changed since songs like “Stone” came from a more self-destructive place. Parker talks about the advice Miranda Lambert gave him to “fall in love with the word no,” the balance between ambition and protecting your life, and what has stayed the same from The Limestone Kid to Gold Chain Cowboy, Never Enough, and now. Plus, Parker shares what fans can expect next: a big summer tour, new music, and the early stages of writing his next album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Road to Stagecoach
Apr 2001:44:45Tap to summarizeThis week on the Spout Podcast, we’re doing something a little different for Stagecoach weekend. In this special bundled episode, we bring together three separate conversations with Josh Ross, Corey Kent, and Willow Avalon — three artists heading into one of country music’s biggest weekends, each with a very different story, sound, and lane right now. Josh Ross talks about the emotion behind “Give Her Hell,” why he’s drawn to songs that hit harder emotionally, and how he moves between stripped-back country, power-ballad energy, and full-scale live intensity. He also opens up about the personal side of his songwriting, the meaning behind sequencing records, and why some of the deepest songs are the ones that stay with people the longest. Corey Kent joins us to talk about the rise of “Empty Words,” how fan reaction helped push the song forward faster, and why trusting instinct still matters in a world obsessed with data. He reflects on the long road from Oklahoma to Nashville to Texas, losing a publishing deal, working at a pavement company during COVID, and building a career that now includes platinum records, a No. 1 song, and a place on major festival stages. It’s a conversation about conviction, resilience, and what happens when the fans finally meet the vision. Then there’s Willow Avalon, who brings one of the most distinct voices in the genre right now. She gets into the story behind “Easy on the Eyes,” the songwriting perspective behind “Cardinal Sin,” and the next chapter following Southern Belle Raisin’ Hell. Her conversation is funny, sharp, thoughtful, and full of the kind of honesty that’s making more and more people pay attention. From viral songs to vintage country influences to building a career in real time, Willow sounds every bit like an artist having a moment on her own terms. Three artists. Three very different journeys. One Stagecoach special. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Redferrin
Apr 1500:42:07Tap to summarizeRedferrin is having a moment and this conversation proves why. In this episode of Spout, the rising country star joins Tamara Dhia to talk about his journey from professional motocross racer to one of the most talked-about new voices in country music. From his viral breakout “Jack and Diet Coke” to his fan-favorite track “Just Like Johnny,” Redferrin breaks down the songs, stories, and risks that helped build his sound. He also opens up about heading into Stagecoach, crafting a more traditional country sound inspired by Alan Jackson, and preparing for a full album this summer. Along the way, he shares behind-the-scenes stories about Tyler Hubbard, Jelly Roll, Nate Smith, the Grand Ole Opry, and why authenticity is still his biggest advantage. If you’re into country music, new artist discovery, viral music moments, Stagecoach, Morgan Wallen-adjacent stories, and artists who actually have something to say, this is an episode you’ll want to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bayker Blankenship Is Having the Kind of Rise Country Music Dreams About
Apr 1300:40:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Spout Podcast, Bayker sits down with Tamara Dhia to talk about going from teaching himself guitar during the pandemic to earning a platinum record, touring the world, and landing on lineups with some of the biggest names in the format. He opens up about the emotional story behind “Maxed Out,” why covering Joe Diffie’s “Pickup Man” meant so much, and what life really looks like when you go from working in a barbecue restaurant to living on the road. He’s humble, hilarious, and a lot deeper than people might expect. And the more he talks, the more you understand why fans are connecting so hard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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