Big Time Talker with Burke Allen: John McAndrews on Redemption, Music, and the Better Side of Me

In this heartfelt episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, host Burke Allen sits down with singer-songwriter and pianist John McAndrews, a true artist whose journey through addiction, mental health struggles, and musical perseverance is as powerful as his songs. Broadcasting from Washington, DC, Burke explores John's beginnings in a deeply musical family, his brush with self-destruction, and his road to recovery — all of which shaped his soulful new album, Better Side of Me. With stories of recording with producer Denny Seiwell (of Paul McCartney’s Wings), insights into life as a working musician in 2025, and raw honesty about the cost and beauty of redemption, this episode is a must-listen.tune in now. New episodes drop every Tuesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your audio.