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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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Joe Nichols on Tequila, Traditional Country & What Success Means Now
1w ago00:39:12Tap to summarizeJoe Nichols joins Spout to talk about the long road behind his country career, the traditional sound he never abandoned, and why country music may finally be circling back to its roots. Joe reflects on his new music, including “Fighting the Good Fight,” “Goodbyes Are Hard to Listen To,” and the upcoming “High Notes,” while sharing why he is taking his time building a full album instead of rushing the process. He also looks back on the unexpected rise of “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off,” the chart drama behind “Brokenheartsville,” hearing other artists cover his songs, and why connecting with fans now means more to him than chasing another number one. Plus, Joe opens up about his Arkansas roots, his love for trout fishing in the Ozarks, his work with Home Run for Hope, and how his perspective has shifted from competing with other artists to rooting for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Bobby Bones on Moving to Netflix, Being a Dad and Mastering the Art of the Interview
1w ago01:06:14Tap to summarizeBobby Bones has built one of the rare media careers that refuses to stay in one lane. In this episode of Spout, the radio personality, podcaster, author, comedian, Dancing with the Stars winner and National Radio Hall of Fame inductee talks about bringing BobbyCast to Netflix, why audio is still the foundation of everything he does and how radio has changed in a world of podcasts, YouTube, TikTok and on-demand content. Bobby opens up about starting in radio as a teenager, moving from pop and hip-hop into country, the Nashville backlash that followed, and the now-famous “Go Away Bobby Bones” billboards he secretly bought himself. He also shares stories from interviews with Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Hank Williams Jr., Wendy Williams and more, plus the real story behind sending back his Dancing with the Stars mirrorball trophy. From becoming a new dad to dealing with criticism, chasing career goals, and deciding what kind of legacy he wants to leave, Bobby Bones gets honest about ambition, insecurity, success and why being a little crazy might be part of the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Maine on JOY NEXT DOOR, Mikey Way, the Jonas Brothers and 20 Years of 8123
2w ago00:45:45Tap to summarizeThe Maine has been a band for nearly 20 years, made 10 albums with the same lineup, built their own festival, stayed independent and somehow keeps finding new firsts. In this episode of Spout, The Maine dive into JOY NEXT DOOR, an album written and recorded in sequence, with each song designed as a chapter in a larger story. They break down the meaning behind the album’s green era, the organic sound of the record and why album 10 was the perfect time to intentionally make the creative process harder. The band also reflects on revisiting American Candy, saying goodbye to Chain Reaction, surprising fans with early song previews, and turning 8123 Fest into a tradition fans plan their lives around. Plus, they share what it was like having Mikey Way join them on stage, performing with the Jonas Brothers, bringing Frankie Jonas on tour and balancing family life with a career that is still growing after two decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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TX2: To Be Cringe Is to Be Free
3w ago00:40:57Tap to summarizeTX2 is not trying to be the band everybody agrees on. They are trying to be the band that makes people feel less alone. Fresh off Australia, a headline tour, and gearing up for Black Veil Brides, European festivals, and whatever level of chaos comes next, Evan and Cam from TX2 join Spout to talk about the rise, the hate, the fans, and the movement behind it all. They break down End of Us, the band’s post-apocalyptic rock opera, their collaboration with Black Veil Brides on “The End of Us,” and how Andy Biersack and Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills became big-brother figures after seeing TX2 go through the same kind of online backlash their own bands once faced. Evan and Cam also get into the X Movement, the responsibility of building a fanbase that literally tells them their music saved their lives, why Warped Tour felt like a full-circle moment, and why Evan’s new personal motto might need to be printed on merch immediately: “To be cringe is to be free.” There’s also talk of horror movies, Resident Evil, dream collaborations, low-budget filmmaking, life on the road, and TX2’s plans to keep getting louder, bigger, and harder to ignore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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ALISSA on Prince Sliding Into Her DMs, Mariah Carey & Making Music Human
3w 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
4w 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
May 1100:40:51Tap 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
May 700:53:22Tap 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
May 400:23:06Tap 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
Apr 2700:42:35Tap 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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