Emo, what is it? Who knows, really, but on this episode Kane Neal, Betsy Neal and I attempt to determine the best early era Emo song by playing a game I stole from VH1 from the late 90’s. Listen to the episode, hear us present and defend our choices and then you, the listener, go … Continue reading Somewhat Creative #21 The List: The Best Early Emo Songs →

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Somewhat Creative #21 The List: The Best Early Emo Songs

Today’s episode features writer/podcaster Meagan Smith. Meagan is old friend who is a writer of poetry, short stories and novels. She and her friend, Joy, have recently started their own podcast called the QWERTY Writing Life Podcast which you can check out anywhere podcasts are found.

Somewhat Creative #20 Meagan Smith

On this episode I’m joined by Gareth Murdock, Peter Alcorn and Mate Bodor from the band Alestorm. I recorded this over a year ago and I finally cleaned up some of the audio, to the best of my ability, and it came out pretty good. It deserved to come out as it was a fun … Continue reading Somewhat Creative #19 Alestorm →

Somewhat Creative #19 Alestorm

On this episode I’m joined by fellow podcast hosts John Mielke and Adam Goldman from the Grounds For Discussion podcast. I had a great time on this one discussing a wide range of music topics from underground hip-hop to The Boss.

Somewhat Creative #18 John Mielke and Adam Goldman from G4D Podcast

In this episode I was more than thrilled to talk to the extremely talented Graham Elwood. He’s a stand-up comedian, documentary filmmaker, political vigilante and surf enthusiast. We tackle all of those subjects and more. Please check out Graham on tour, his podcast Comedy Film Nerds and his YouTube channel.

Somewhat Creative #17 Graham Elwood

Dashing and daring, courageous and caring, on this episode I was thrilled to be joined by composers of some of my favorite TV theme songs including The Gummi Bears, Michael and Patty Silversher! We had a really great conversation about the music industry, musical theater, writing for the Mouse (and the Duck) and of course, … Continue reading Somewhat Creative #16 Michael and Patty Silversher →

#16 Michael and Patty Silversher

On this episode I talk with singer/songwriter/film composer Ryan Winford. We play some music, talk some music and reminisce about Jewel’s “Pieces of You.”

Somewhat Creative #15 Ryan Winford

On this episode I talk with my friend Cragmire,  from one of Central Florida’s most interesting bands, The Bloody Jug Band. We talk about music, Ke$ha and then a bunch of nerd things. Check out the band on all the social media platforms and their excellent YouTube channel.  

Somewhat Creative #14 Cragmire from the Bloody Jug Band

On this episode I talk to blues guitar virtuoso Buddy Blues. Buddy is one of the best guitarists I’ve ever known and for some reason agreed to jam with me, in this return to the original Somewhat Creative podcast format. So enjoy some improvised music and some slightly less improvised conversation with Buddy Blues. Check … Continue reading Somewhat Creative #13 Buddy Blues →

Somewhat Creative #13 Buddy Blues

On this episode, I talk with my friend Jonny Fereday, drummer of the band On Letting Go. They’re a neat band, he’s an awesome dude… that’s all that is necessary to know. Check them out on Twitter and Facebook. www.OLGofficial.com www.facebook.com/OfficialOLG  

Somewhat Creative #12 Jonny Fereday

On this episode we talk about one of the all time greats, Mr. Tom Petty. My friends, Brent Smith and Heath Slade, join me to discuss the albums released in the first ten years of the late great Tom Petty’s carrer from the self titled through Southern Accents. Check out Somewhat Creative on Twitter and … Continue reading Somewhat Creative #11 A Tom Petty Retrospective Part 1 →

Somewhat Creative #11 A Tom Petty Retrospective Part 1

On this episode I talk with my friend Kane Neal about being a merch guy on the Vans Warped Tour with the band Alestorm and how he wound up partying with Prince’s band, The Revolution in Minneapolis. We also discuss our love for His Royal Badness himself. So, enjoy an episode, primarily, dedicated to The … Continue reading Somewhat Creative #10 Kane and The Revolution →

Somewhat Creative #10 Kane and The Revolution

In this episode I chat with, returning guest, Heath Slade about songs that made us see artists in a new light. We each chose 3 songs, listened to them and then discussed them…as if we have pedigree in the world of music. I realize the title is confusing… we’re not listening to 180 songs… I … Continue reading Somewhat Creative #9- 180 Songs w/ Heath Slade →

Somewhat Creative #9- 180 Songs w/ Heath Slade

This week’s episode is a little bit of a return to form about what the idea the podcast was started on, in that there is some actual improvised music. Also on this episode, I talk with my good friend and former band mate, James Hawley. James and I share an appreciation for punk rock music … Continue reading Somewhat Creative #8 James Hawley →

Somewhat Creative #8 James Hawley

In this episode I chat with one of my best friends about our favorite short songs. We each chose 3 songs under 3 minutes long,  listened to them and discussed. Pretend I won’t tell you in this episode’s description what they are and be surprised as you hear what we choose. If you hate surprises … Continue reading Somewhat Creative #7- Songs Under 3 Minutes w/ Heath Slade →

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