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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 36 MIN

Episode 38 - The Starman with Jason Achilles (The King of LA)

from Wingspan: The Highs and Lows of Being a Musician · host Hana Piranha

This week Hana and Mishkin are joined by Jason Achilles - LA producer, session musician to the likes of Dizzy Reed and Jerry Cantrell, and the man behind the microphone NASA sent to Mars on the Perseverance rover. Jason talks about building a music career through sheer nerve and well-timed lies and shares some very honest stories about the times he wanted to quit. Expect tour stories, food grievances, and a reminder that nobody really knows what they're doing.Do you have the best job in the world but also want to quit at least once a day?Are you always on the VIP list but somehow end up eating dinner by the bins?Do you ever play to a crowd and yet sometimes feel like the loneliest person in the room?Do you lie awake at night questioning your life choices?Well, you’re not alone. Being a musician is hard at the best of times, and we’re here to help.Join Mishkin Fitzgerald and Hana Piranha as they talk about the highs and lows of being a musician.

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This week Hana and Mishkin are joined by Jason Achilles - LA producer, session musician to the likes of Dizzy Reed and Jerry Cantrell, and the man behind the microphone NASA sent to Mars on the Perseverance rover. Jason talks about building a music career through sheer nerve and well-timed lies and shares some very honest stories about the times he wanted to quit. Expect tour stories, food grievances, and a reminder that nobody really knows what they're doing. Do you have the best job in the ...

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