Ep. 153 - JAMES COOK - A Long Journey in a Short Time | The Boston Chris Podcast

Welcome to Episode 153 featuring singer/songwriter, radio DJ & podcast host James Cook Music originally from Wichita Falls, TXWe chatted with James about growing up in Wichita Falls, how music became his safe place throughout his entire life, how instrumental (pun intended) that Paul McCartney is to him, the art of concept records, the 3 M's (ask him what they are!), his latest record "Texican Velvet", my favorite song of 2025 "Houndin' Me" & TONS more!Make sure to follow along with James at https://jamescookmakesmusic.com/Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:01:57: Theme Song02:42: Intro06:33: The story behind “Is That All You’ve Got”09:47: “Is That All You’ve Got” Live14:19: The art of the concept album16:27: Growing up in Wichita Falls, TX & the start of music19:39: Becoming a musician21:21: The inspiration to write24:34: The strategy to use cover songs to show originality28:04: Holding onto songs29:14: Does he change songs live?31:41: Influences34:28: Fitting into the Texas scene39:59: Commercial vs creative44:49: Concept Albums & The Social Media Era55:14: Being an artist AND a radio guy57:41: Texican Velvet & his heritage being important1:02:25: The story behind “Houndin’ Me”1:06:16: “Houndin’ Me” LIVE!1:12:21: Podcast Host1:16:12: Something their fans may not know!1:18:30: Impactful1:21:19: Song Obsession1:23:17: What the Heck?!1:32:16: Fly on the Wall1:35:00: Biggest Lesson1:38:26: The 3 things he is most grateful for1:41:38: Who is James Cook?1:42:26: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0