PODCAST · music
First Door on the Left
by John Lawson
Father & son duo, John & Paul, tackle fun and interesting topics, host interviews, and ask & answer questions related to their personal journeys in music. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firstdoor/support
Episodes
-
Episode 48, Just One Brand Doesn't Quite 'Cover It'
John & Paul sit down to talk about cymbals! First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast! CONTACT US
-
Episode 47, Nashville Shop Stops
John & Paul sit down to talk about the few music (mostly guitar) shops they visited in Nashville! First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast!...
-
Episode 46, Camp Electric (finally!)
John & Paul sit down to talk about Paul's experience at Camp Electric! First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast! CONTACT US
-
Episode 45, Roadtrip! (BONUS-sorry, not sorry that we took a break-episode)
John & Paul sit down to talk about a recent roadtrip. First Door on the Left is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast! CONTACT US
-
Episode 44, Let's Mix
John & Paul sit down to talk about some recent experiences running sound! First Door on the Left is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast! CONTACT US
-
Episode 43, What's in our queue?
John & Paul sit down to talk about artists that we're listening to a lot right now! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search…
more -
Episode 42, Today is NOT string change day, but Tuesday IS!
John & Paul sit down to talk about strings. Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast! CONTACT US
-
Episode 41, Settled In
John & Paul sit down to talk about another recent show where nerves were both present, and eventually settled. Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least...
-
Episode 40, Oh the Nerve(s)
John & Paul sit down to talk about John's thoughts on his own nervousness around performing. Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or…
more -
Episode 39, The Other Half
John & Paul sit down to talk about some of the lesser enjoyed aspects of the recent concert! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or…
more -
Episode 38, Our Trip to Charlotte (half•alive)
John & Paul sit down to talk briefly about our recent trip to Charlotte! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube...
-
Episode 37, Our (mis-) Understanding of Copyrights
John & Paul sit down to talk briefly about our frustrations and confusions of the copyright! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search...
-
Episode 36, Your Favorite Musician (and theirs)
John & Paul sit down to talk briefly about the importance of knowing the musicians that influence your favorites! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least...
-
Episode 35, Out of Your 'Comfort Zone Genre'
John & Paul sit down to talk about gleaning from new genres of music! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast!...
-
Episode 34, Gates (not Bill)
John & Paul sit down to talk briefly about the basic function and purpose of gates! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube...
-
Episode 33, The Importance of Collaboration
John & Paul sit down to talk about a recent collaboration experience! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast!...
-
Episode 32, Opportunities for great joy!
John talks about troubleshooting and the opportunities for joy and learning that problems can present! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or...
-
Episode 31, Plan B
John & Paul talk about having a plan B (or C or D) before you ever need to. Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube…
more -
Episode 30, Mixing all the ingredients
John & Paul talk about mixing! A fun episode that could have gone on forever, but thankfully didn't! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or...
-
Episode 29, Come & Laugh With Us
John & Paul talk about how little things (again) can often spark big ideas. Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube…
more -
Episode 28, It's the Little Things
John & Paul talk about the little things that often make a song, an artist, or even a whole genre unique. Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE…
more -
Episode 27, Flip the Switch
John interviews Paul on some recent success in writing/recording as we try to nail down the 'why' of his recent turning it up a notch. Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google…
more -
Episode 26, Learning & UnLearning
John & Paul sit down to talk about learning! We often approach learning with dread, but going back and refreshing the fundamentals can unlock new potential for growth! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts,...
-
Episode 25, Camp Electric Artist/Clinician update
John & Paul sit down to give an update on Nashville & Camp Electric! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast!...
-
Episode 24, What do your drums sound like? (drums, we hope...)
John & Paul sit down to Talk about the Sounds Like a Drum YouTube channel! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube…
more -
Episode 23- Musical New Year's Resolutions
John & Paul sit down to share some specific musical goals for the year! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast!...
-
S1-Ep22, Show & Tell
Christmas afterglow! John & Paul sit down to reveal some of Paul's favorite Christmas surprises! Shoutout: Amazon wishlists, and Happy Birthday Mom! Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music &...
-
S1-Ep21, Stuff those stockings!
Merry Christmas! John & Paul sit down to talk about Paul's Christmas wishlist! (this episode also available on video!) Shoutout: Corbyn Kites (our season 1 bumper music artist!) Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify…
more -
S1-Ep20, Wrapped!
John & Paul unwrap their Spotify Wrapped! Shoutout: Andrew Rodes Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast!...
-
S1-Ep19, Top 3 Christmas movies (oh my...)
John & Paul sit down to talk about their collective top 3 Christmas movies (a truly controversial list)! unpaid advertisement: all of the artists from last week's top 10 songs Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple...
-
S1-Ep18, "The best way to spread Christmas cheer..."
John & Paul sit down to talk about their collective top 10 Christmas songs! unpaid advertisement: Christmas lights Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE…
more -
S1-Ep17, Wedges & In-ears
John & Paul sit down to discuss wedges and in-ear monitors...and why at least one or the other is nearly essential! unpaid advertisement: Potato Wedges Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google...
-
S1-Ep16, Paul gives an artist/album review of JVKE
John & Paul sit down to talk about JVKE and his latest album! unpaid advertisement: Jake's mum/mother/mom/momma (the producer? of JVKE's music) Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts...and...
-
S1-Ep15, Headphones, Studio Monitors and why you should be using both!
John & Paul sit down to discuss headphones, studio monitors, why you should be using both, and when you should be using either. unpaid advertisement: YouTube (as if they need it) By the way, we're now on YouTube. Check it out and subscribe! Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites...
-
S1-Ep14, "Dream Collab (#1)"
John & Paul sit down to dream about possible music collaborations. unpaid advertisement: thermostats Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts! CONTACT US
-
S1-Ep13, "When the career starts..."
John & Paul sit down for a lighthearted, but meaningful talk about how preparation, practice, and learning are part of the career...not just something you have to do to land the career. I believe this true for every hopeful career. I don't know about you...but I want the doctor who went through...
-
S1-Ep12, "Analog, Digital, or neither?"
John & Paul sit down for a semi-boring (but very relevant) conversation about...music stands...kind of. In general, we look at the pros & cons of using musical references (sheet music/chord sheets) in analog or digital mediums...or neither (memorization only). In general, whether it's written…
more -
S1-Ep11, A Conversation with Levi Simonton (alternative episode title 'careful with that pickle juice, Eugene')
You've asked for more interviews, so here is one more for you! John & Paul sit down interviewed Levi Simonton via Facetime to talk about film, music, songwriting, etc. A fun episode with lots of great content and advice for musicians young & old! unpaid advertisement: Party Room Film Festival,...
-
S1-Ep10, a trip to the record shop
John & Paul visited a semi-local record shop recently. Today, they sit down to briefly discuss the profound difference(s) in the ways in which we 'shop' for new music. There are certainly pros and cons to either brick & mortar record shops versus the digital streaming/download method. For…
more -
S1-Ep9, Paul's songwriting & recording gear
John & Paul discuss Paul's first pieces of gear which have helped take his recording and songwriting to a new level! These aren't recommendations, but simply a gear list of what Paul is currently using. No matter what your budget is, there are many great options out there. You do tend to get what...
-
S1-Ep8, Open Mic Night(s)
John & Paul talk about their recent experiences performing at Open Mic Night! unpaid advertisement: Small Towns (with great town managers/planners) Honorable mentions: Cavetown, The Milk Carton Kids, Roxette, Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) & Donovan Woods Intro/Outro music credit: Instant...
-
S1-Ep7, Interview with Aubrey Charette
John & Paul host their second guest on the Podcast! However, it's our first ever phone interview. Aubrey Charette joins us on the podcast, remotely from Kentucky for a fun and helpful conversation about life, songwriting, & musical insecurity (the last of which was unplanned). Several shoutouts...
-
S1-Ep6, Yamaha FG-300 (Paw-Paw's guitar)
John & Paul spend some time today talking about Paw-Paw's acoustic guitar, which John inherited shortly after his grandfather's death. Vernon Lawson, Sr was a follower of Jesus, loving grandfather, devoted husband, father of 4, lifelong electrician, and WWII Vet. Although he was missing a good...
-
S1-Ep5, Interview Day (Mandy Lawson)
John & Paul host their first guest on the Podcast! None other than Mandy, John's wife...aka Paul's Mom. Banjo, the dog, was also in the studio today (off mic). Several shoutouts during this episode include: El Paso Mexican Grille (Jacob, the play-by-play waiter), Shenandoah National Park…
more -
S1-Ep4, Let's Talk About Songwriting!
John & Paul just scratch the surface of the why, the when, and the how of songwriting. So much more to talk about in future episodes, and we will! Several mentions/shoutouts during this episode include: Eric Hedrick, Yamaha Guitars, Simon Sinek, Segway, & Austin Kleon unpaid advertisement Apple...
-
S1-Ep3, Paul interviews and introduces Dad (John)
Following a vacation to North Carolina, Paul gets the lowdown on John musical taste and roots...which have morphed dramatically over the decades. Several mentions/shoutouts during this episode include: Eric Hedrick, Blind Melon, Mandolin Orange (now Watchhouse), Judah & the Lion, Smashing…
more -
S1-Ep2, Song Review (Twenty One Pilots, Redecorate)
Episode 2 is our first song review, Paul's choice; Redecorate from Twenty One Pilots. Shoutouts from this round include Brothers X Sisters. Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites
-
Season 1, Launch Day BONUS episode!
John & Paul recorded this fun episode about 12 hours prior to launch day. Hoping you enjoy this bonus episode with shoutouts to Eric Hedrick, Tascam, KRK, Sennheiser, Zeskit, & ME Electronics. Unpaid advertisement(s): M-Audio & Cherry Coke Zero Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites
-
S1-Ep1, Intro to Paul
Our very first episode is an introduction to Paul. He explains why he loves music, lists off his current focus instruments, & talks about why music may not just be another phase for him. Several shoutouts in this episode to Patrick Lencione's Table Group, Sweetwater, Eric Hedrick, Twenty One...
-
First Door on the Left- Trailer (2022)
Father & son duo (John & Paul) team up for the first time for a fun, light-hearted podcast about music. They plan to launch with their first full episode 1 in August of 2022. Please join this journey of music as they review songs & bands together, conduct interviews, and as they learn and talk...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Father & son duo, John & Paul, tackle fun and interesting topics, host interviews, and ask & answer questions related to their personal journeys in music. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firstdoor/support
HOSTED BY
John Lawson
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does First Door on the Left have?
First Door on the Left currently has 50 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is First Door on the Left about?
Father & son duo, John & Paul, tackle fun and interesting topics, host interviews, and ask & answer questions related to their personal journeys in music. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/firstdoor/support
How often does First Door on the Left release new episodes?
First Door on the Left has 50 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to First Door on the Left?
You can listen to First Door on the Left on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts First Door on the Left?
First Door on the Left is created and hosted by John Lawson.
URL copied to clipboard!