Life is a Song

Eddy Perez is an actor, singer and dancer who has been known to drop random pop culture quotes in all his conversations. Eddy's list features Sabrina Carpenter, Lorde, Katrina and the Waves and more! Key Moments: When discussing the song he knew all the words to, he tells how that song (Pin Pon es un muñeco) makes an appearance in the Spanish translation of the film Shrek.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3YGCIqYPmJv1vNwEHTXYTj?si=uo-4N0EpSIqTub1jHnE5HwSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 If Life is a Song, this week’s guest Liz Berry believes that music is life, as a matter of fact, that’s her creed. She is the writer of the amazing music blog Black Lodge Music and her life features music from U2, Queen, The Flaming Lips and Texas musician Salim Nourallah.Key Moments: As a child, Liz was really into the Pole Position cartoon. She had a ritual of singing and dancing to the theme song in a specific dress and once, she even grabbed the dress wet out of the washer and put it on because she couldn’t sing and dance and watch the show without the dress.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2n4MGr2DgMcAejjHe4GflZ?si=Rti1U2SqS8ixhyHVnTd1yw&pi=WfNpboqORj6vo&pt=906ba3dd6e1aec58fdb373ce937aef16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Redmer is technical director for Baylor Theatre and stays busy with theatre and athletic events on campus. He's a fan of Fiona Apple, REM, The Pixies and more.Key Moments: Great moments in this episode involve children. Little Adam was known to dance to Rod Stewart’s “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” and Adam’s children would ask for “the Apple song” which meant Fiona Apple.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/738wvnxTQSLHrpbSD6JvCE?si=ptV5TNEhSUGXm-ceUfogXg&pt=c2ddbdaa424f1e573c2ad1ddb158b0d7&pi=WCsi5zMTQI2ex Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicholas Ullenberg is an accountant onstage and off, as well as a proud Wisconsin native. Nicholas' list of songs includes everything from Frank Sinatra to Wham to Kiss and Nickleback. Key Moments: One of Nicholas' parlor tricks began at an early age where he learned all the words to "We Didn't Start the Fire" by Billy Joel in elementary school and can still rattle off the events at a drop of a hat today.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5x72J9iJ3qlb6E56sq3cIe?si=3e10229064054ea0&pt=00c6bdea9b6126a9eb8503f48b2b6be9 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s guest Justin Derington is the host of the Ahh for Real podcast right here on the Rogue Media Network, along with working as a coach and with Student Life at Vanguard College Prep here in Waco. Justin’s list features A LOT of great 90s Hip Hop artists along with honoring the King of Country, George Strait.Key Moments: Justin and Melissa’s musical opinions align especially concerning the legendary group Outkast as the two rap together some of their favorite songs showing that “the South’s got something to say.”Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2hZLRxLQ3ydEWiFhweAbTD?si=jGCVArOSSdSGGSepVQQ9Mw&pi=txKmqD8iThaan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meredith Croyle is a real estate agent, women’s rights advocate and this week’s guest on Life is a Song! Meredith’s list features some of our host’s favorite songs including Uptown Girl by Billy Joel, Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana and The Chair by George Strait.Key Moments: These Gen X ladies gush about the movie and soundtrack for the 1994 film “Reality Bites” and how absolutely perfect it is.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KiG4YauEQieyRaBLZ5mmB?si=enZ8DbjkRDaDuaxtBscOLQ&pi=dq3L0HKYRD2hU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ashley Bean Thornton is this week’s guest and a candidate for Texas House District 56. This innovator and leader is known for her amazing laugh, love of a Whataburger breakfast and her signature red Converse. What songs shape her life? Tune in to find out.Key Moments: Her brief time living in Austin in the 1980s was when Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen were making their start in the music industry. Their music has shaped her memories of that time of her life.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4cgeBj66kbNE00ix0CVrDD?si=9jmOvx7sTOGzA01Q9r7pTQ&pi=q5opPnYCRzqfi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this Liner Notes, we look into the guest question: What’s your go-to karaoke song or a song you like to sing aloud? Melissa gives her thoughts on this question as well as her answers in both categories.Key Moments: The songs Melissa likes to sing aloud are not chart-topping songs by well-known artists, but deeps cuts from the 1990s and 2000s.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7mTiudNf00lxhp909AtkT0?si=FF6v9XqGRdqFswfYjl5OMw&pi=juQrcRimQMixh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Patrick Wright is a professional opera singer and stage performer, as well as a talented writer of his own stage works. Don’t let his background fool you as besides his love of opera, he’s into musical theatre, Queen and System of a Down. Check out Patrick’s Life is a Song now!Key Moments: Patrick’s love of musical theatre began early as he asked to listen to “The Music Man” as a kid. A number of musicals make Patrick’s list that shows his love of the the genre.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7sYBUc8qxEOXp90bom6kpZ?si=Sp8Pp_HDRD-J6KT3XLe3Nw&pi=fej4qzWsRrCS2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 This week's guest is Wesley Walker, a psychotherapist and host of the mental health and recovery based podcast “Facing the Mirror with Wesley and Gordon” here on Rogue Media Network. Wesley's life soundtrack features Rascal Flatts, Dolly Parton, Michael Jackson, Tom T. Hall and Ariana Grande?!?! Yep. Listen to find out more of Wesley's Life is a Song.Key Moments: Wesley talks about the song "Raymond" by Brett Eldridge and how it helped him deal with his mom's dementia.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7hFeEO2wCXNSMXPCj5RVBI?si=ed49b0c58aee4670&pt=f53b36a7ebb101f81c27c22d81a03a91 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 We're back! This week's guest is Holly Tucker, a talented country music singer and multi-instrumentalist. Holly will soon take the stage in Waco Civic Theatre's "9 to 5" filling the big...shoes of Dolly Parton in the role of Doralee Rhodes. Holly was a contestant on Season 4 of television series The Voice and is the very definition of someone who's life truly is a song. Listen to see what songs shaped this musician on stage and off.Key Moments: Though Holly is primarily a country singer, the song that hypes her up most is one by Whitney Houston she has covered on a previous album. Which one? Tune in to find out!Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3uIWB8f1Kd6nDoE59dVINv Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Adam Singleton is an Emmy award winning newsman, host of the podcast Cross-Examined and a community theatre guru. Adam loves soundtracks, Weird Al, DJ Cummerbund and much more.Key Moments: The song that makes Adam cry made him pull over in his car to cry one day. Listen to find out what song and why it hits him so hard.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6EnXbo4BAFdbStYgaMu6Ve?si=tofD4Y_jRCyGo04VuR8eEA&pi=exZzUSuaSFWv2&pt=7616e97a52f3ad95cf7f03aaac9d9d65 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wendy Rea is a vinyl collector, mother, outspoken advocate for many marginalized communities and is this week’s guest. Wendy’s list features a lot of Gen X staples along with 70s classic and more.Key Moments: Wendy’s connection to the Depeche Mode “Enjoy the Silence” is very personal to her. Listen to the episode to find out why.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/30rvrviHieScDJPOQJqNO1?si=_Uewh76sRKO4RAB2hEeS5Q&pi=dh47N66USc2Ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Mary Beth Talleyis a teacher, theatre person, vocalist and published author. Her book, “Not Bad Just Different: Living Life as a mass shooting survivor” is out now. Her list features music from several soundtracks, The Beach Boys, Taylor Swift and Queen.Key Moments: Mary Beth and Melissa have a lot in common when it comes to watching "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" WAY too young and feeling bad for the poor ladies losing their homes and jobs by the mean men.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3Kj8IcspA91qYTdw96WvbQ?si=TU4K5KovQf-tC-47TbjcSg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Gibson is this week's guest and this local minister, counselor and jill-of-all-trades is one of our most talkative guests with one of the longest Spotify playlists to date on Life is a Song! Listen to find out why the Jock James Album is one of the best albums ever made and Bruno Mars should go to therapy based on his song "Grenade."Key Moments: Chris talks about seeing Weird Al in concert years ago and when he sang the song "One More Minute" and sang the line, "I'd rather spend eternity eating shards of broken glass/Than spend one more minute with you," he personally gave her the boxers he was wearing on stage.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1KWXgIxeTWO5u7OdTMUFGu?si=692c9f8459094985&pt=264b54716f4ccf052cad385cd64170b0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Crystal Waldron is a librarian and free speech and equal rights advocate. She has a crush and love of Billy Idol, who appears on her list along with Jackson Browne, Tegan and Sara and Bruce Springsteen.Key Moments: These women in their 40s discuss how Miley Cyrus's "We Used to Be Young" hit them in their feels the first time they heard it.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0wJxt14QwqgYYomLKday4l?si=823860bd5d664ef3&pt=59944bb1e2a71a6182a7eaa647e5827c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Terry Sauls is a vocalist and a college friend of Melissa and this week’s guest on Life is a Song. Terry’s list is influenced by choral numbers from his past along with Josh Groban, Disturbed and Tupac.Key Moments: Terry talks about his memories singing in college choir and how they shaped his life.Spotify playlist: https://spotify.link/KK995ZgYxXb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our most requested guest is FINALLY on the podcast, Dr. Sue Robinson, aka my Mom! Dr. Sue tells about seeing Elvis, The Rolling Stones and Commodores in concert, along with her well documented love of Tupac Shakur. Tune into wherever you find podcasts to hear more!Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/541R4UNmNdFIURyr8OVTld?si=az6CFUjYR_2_OEG-ONO7qw&pt=5f1354ae3df7b0451d29c43a9d546986&pi=2P2n3XvwSU6db Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After 1 year and over 50 episodes, Melissa looks back at the top songs and artists discussed on the podcast while looking forward to a new year of Life is a Song. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 We’re back with another episode of Liner Notes and in this episode, Melissa explores live music and concerts she’s seen and would like to see. There are a couple questions asked during our episodes about concerts, and we’re going to explore these questions through some of my answers and memories.Key moments: The inspiration for this episode is Radiohead’s new live drop of Hail to the Thief (Live Recordings 2003-2009).Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NYyPZydlvI8WLTRH22PW2?si=d3WAj97GQA26ERS41KHkfQ&pi=dtZQX1DuR5GuP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rachel is a triple threat performer and marketing guru whose list features Disney and musical classics, Coldplay and Fleetwood Mac. Key moments: Rachel's childhood dog was named Benny after Elton John's classic Benny and the Jets. What other Elton John song makes her list? Tune in and see.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15YhsLiZSD8vVcnpITlax5?si=rNosoeVnTDm6J8ZkW6Hplw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex is a Waco native, avid reader and local actress. Her life features various songs from musicals, Glee, Darren Criss as well as Lady Gaga and the La’s. Key moments: What song means the most to you because of memories you have associated with it? Alex's answer gives great memories of making friendships that have lasted due to a shared interest.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19KwUjJN7xSlMUNEmZd95L?si=dRfuVUbDSguGk_NRhgHEUg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Miner is this week's guest on Life is a Song! On top of being an amazing vocalist himself, Kevin's list features a number of great vocalists including Ben Platt, Pentatonix and a number of Broadway standards and classics.Key moments: Kevin talks about how he relates to Olaf from Frozen and various songs from "Dear Evan Hansen" with some touching, personal anecdotes.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61qtg9RnjwXLVjENDiMnXi?si=b8c756ba69494020&pt=cd5f715f17dcd2b51a0ef0c39d89a842 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 Local music teacher Ashlee Schmiedekamp is this week’s guest on Life is a Song. She has a deep love of the musical RENT, classic pop hits from the 1980s and Harry Connick, Jr.Key moments: Ashlee and Melissa talk about the importance of the Broadway musical RENT in their lives including Ashlee’s tattoo quoting  a famous lyric from the show.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yw80AN5rfT6AnRQZQztfY?si=PCbBB2IhTo-mvJI_gE7bqw&pi=9CIFcpplTeKaH&pt=5b38ebbb396853dd571227d73686a13b Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amanda Harman is a community service queen and this week’s guest on Life is a Song. She loves Death Cab for Cutie, Taylor Swift and Florence and the Machine. What else has made Amanda’s list? Tune in to find out wherever you find your podcasts.Key moments: Amanda’s fandom of Taylor Swift is connected to her relationship with her daughter. Listen to her story of listening and singing along to Swift’s Midnights album together.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1MVOZe3jhieqKYl5aOOL86?si=TxechixWQ_SrLE6OCh8LOg&pt=c4726bb57dff316d8490ceb3b13bf2fb&pi=1FEMrTpyTv6Pn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's guest is Victoria Brewer, a creative woman whose list features songs from Broadway musicals, television and film along with Fleet Foxes, Lou Rawls and Whitney Houston.Key moments: Victoria tells a story of how her aunt remembers her as a toddler in the backseat of her aunt's car belting "I'm Every Woman" along with Whitney Houston. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/39eoUgAPaY5XiKBmxZksEV?si=QbqNjzeZScOX9S1Chb00yw&pi=0tRFuCjqSmyB5 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's a new season of Life is a Song and we're kicking it off with guest Lincoln Crowder! Lincoln's list is diverse featuring gay anthems, songs by Chopin, Bill Withers, Eminem and more! Listen to this new season now!Key moments: In a conversation that goes from Will Ferrell to Nick Cage, Lincoln and Melissa get off-topic and pitch two new podcasts for Rogue: City of Assholes and Equal Opportunity Haters and things get crazy.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1Vaw31JmEUIrmMByMWgRuO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s guest is Emsley Yasko and finishes up our two-part episode. Emsley is our youngest guest on the pod and daughter of Kami. Her live has been shaped by music from the 2010s and YouTube. Wanna feel old? Listen to this take on music from a GenAlpha!Key moments: "What Was I Made For" by Billie Eilish from the Barbie movie hits no many times you've seen it. Watch it again. Haven't seen the Barbie movie? Why not?!?! WATCH IT NOW!Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3BG7NAFYiW8k44QsBZsTpR?si=X9g3q_T7QOmtm3pDiIbF8g Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s guest is Kami Yasko and the first part of a two-part episode. Kami is actively involved in various arts institutions in Waco and has amazing memories with every song on her list. Tune in to listen to her stories and song choices now!Key moments: The Beatles have multiple songs with key memories to her life including a beautiful story holding her newborn daughter and "I Wanna Hold Your Hand."Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/59NJg2mvzjJV4g87Err8Ji?si=7ASKzOhlRm6PuHXMQ73vlA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re back with another episode of Liner Notes and in this episode, Melissa is exploring songs that speak to her when life is affecting her mental health. These songs help her know she’s not alone and that she can get through whatever life throws at her.What are your songs that help your mental health? Share them with us!Key moments: It’s OK not to be OK and a song that makes Melissa’s list states that in the title (I promise).Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4onoMKwjZDaq7Pw5MbR0Xy?si=38bMELKMTFC4ywk4K7IdTg&pi=lmMjl73ORpalE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's guest is the executive director of Waco Civic Theatre, Kelly McGregor! Kelly's life is influenced by Canadian music, musical theatre and some surprises. Key moments: Kelly talks about how her recent on stage experience, the musical John and Jen, connects to her experiences with motherhood.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0SBDcptNxrXwQxVKu7FS50?si=vXtevVpNQzSTptRmflyJfg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s guest is JG Heidenheimer! JG is retired Navy officer and has traveled the world, met various presidents and did theatre in college with our host, Melissa. He loves music from TV shows, movies and theatre. Which ones? Listen to find out!Key moments: JG is a fan of the song “Suicide is Painless,” known as the theme song from M*A*S*H. The song has meaning in his life from both youth and his career in the Navy as an adult. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/072Jt54K30siWR0UZQOLfT?si=hJCeokaETuOfRKQMhTwcCg&pi=0L_ncK9ITY6Il Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're going behind the scenes today with one of our editors and recording specialists from Rogue Media Network, Mason! He has a deep love of nu-metal and will not apologize for it and many of his favorite songs come from video games. He also gives extra answers of some of his musical favorites, because he knows this show almost as much as Melissa does!Key moments: Mason flips the mic and asks Melissa some questions and her thoughts on what albums she can listen to beginning to end.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HwJbwEiVVd7xa9uFiPgkG?si=GPwOLrldQj2bAXlJv5mX4w  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

He's back, but this time it's musical! Melissa's BFF Spencer is back but this time they're talking about songs from musical theatre. Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and his shared love of actor Anthony Rapp with Melissa. Listen for more show tunes and theatre stories in this week's episode.Key moments: The musical Chicago plays a huge part in Spencer and Melissa's friendship. Listen to learn the origins of their friendship.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/002uwvTGAHLKMgiJ36U5Vg?si=OEf0ahlORu60rsuNTW9fiQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 Spencer Hankins is this week's guest and is Melissa's OG BFF. He has a deep love of a Rick Roll, big memories with NKOTB and obsession with Prince. However, also has questions about Garth Brooks' Chris Gaines phase. Key moments: Dear Garth Brooks, why? Spencer and Melissa go deep into the Chris Gaines era of Brooks' career and have so many questions. Garth, give us a call.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s guest Stan Green and I have talked music together for over twenty years…because he’s my brother-in-law! We talk about his Eminem phase, memories of the Christian singer Carmen and his love of Primus.Key moments: The song that reminds Stan of growing up involves treacherous car rides with his sister. Tune in for the song and full story!Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GxuKwaEqdNzR55Nr4VeKe?si=6iokC6QWSN-DmhDdixgMsA&pi=u-eCUufx8ZQhur&pt=e1f5224f0c132e072010a5bd0a711623 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's guest is actor, director, writer and improviser, Chuy Zarate! Chuy discusses his deep love of Prince, memories connected to Schlitterbahn and how his family teases him about a Sheryl Crow Song Key moments: Chuy tells the story of how he did an interpretive dance to Lionel Richie’s “Hello” in 4th grade that was the show stopping finale to his school’s talent show.Spotify playlist:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5987NE09TDjfKRgHTkXP9S?si=MEUsx1xHRQCK3ij7JQgUaw&pt=9c23110a23380edbd163714edc99ecd3&pi=u-Le06-HKES32i Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week’s episode is getting a little bit more musical! Guest Lauren Mikeal Weber is a professional actress, vocalist and professor of musical theatre so all her answers come from the Great White Way and beyond! Tune in for a little taste of Broadway on this week’s episode.Key moments: Laura Benanti’s one-woman show brought Lauren to tears as every song spoke to Lauren personally. Tune in to find out which song made her list.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1t5xXKyXVj9XzokrdYDaq3?si=83qppBsUQRGYEV1N3z_eNg&pi=u-dEleR-IzTQSS&pt=e261d3ddea835cb7235840e09f87cc8a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week's guest Libby Smith is an insurance expert, singer and one of Melissa's closest friends. Libby's list features a diverse group of artists including Nirvana, Josh Abbott Band, DC Talk and more. Key moments: Joy to the World as a funeral song? Irony, humor and joy are Libby's vibes and she's chosen that song for her list. Also, why do people put "Hallelujah" and "A Few of My Favorite Things" on Christmas playlists? THEY AREN'T HOLIDAY SONGS!!!Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0YrhQEcem7eC10LRD2DhdS?si=hSmD1lsQRuqkYTkMWz2-GA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kelly Lilljedahl is this week's guest! He has a deep love of live music, attending 17 Austin City Limit festivals and counting, as well has attended too many live shows to count with our host Melissa. His list features Prince, Queen and Matt and Kim (whom he and Melissa have seen in concert 7 times together). Key moments: One features a chat about Crystal Gayle and her sister Loretta Lynn: Loretta has sass and Crystal has class. Another is a lengthy chat on Kelly and Melissa's deep love of Matt & Kim and how amazing their live shows are.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4lC0LXiFeOqgt2L86aDRo2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 This week’s guest is Chris Potter! Chris is a former radio DJ and a current Twitch streamer, and his experience with the music industry goes back decades from interviewing musicians, spinning tunes and getting a behind-the-scene stage view at concerts. His life features songs for Chicago, Jimmy Buffett and Barenaked Ladies. Tune in to hear more of Chris’s life!Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0KTjNsO5bzLFZMwqnROmkC?si=idqwZqPGSaOR05Ad4NgYiA&pi=u-WMnDSv4pRduc&pt=9b3b6afa080de3f7e21948ad352bc6f6 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 It’s our 25th episode and our guest is my wife of (almost) 25 years - Alice Green! Alice wears many hats (bassist, video editor, web designer, graphic designer, etc.) and her music tastes showcase that. From the Beatles to Limp Biskit to Kermit the Frog, Alice’s list is as eclectic as she is.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UBz0lYHh3G6WGpKghNuTy?si=6az9rZrMTyqc4O5asfz0-w&pi=u-d9m4JFegSiqE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week's guest is Sheridan Vasquez from Rogue Media Music! Besides interviewing musicians, organizing live shows and hosting her own podcast, Sheridan's love of music is very music influenced by metal, with a bit of pop and classic rock. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lXsOPHKGqndnXC9PVpTlN?si=M_Q2TGQyQN2ST1pwElSNSQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this live recording of the show at the Performing Arts Community Center (PACC), we have it's executive director as our guest! He talks about how Pokemon, musicals and country songs shaped his life. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4EXdCGMu9lCFjLvbSUpHax?si=ezR3R4AZQA-2wMreeZMqaQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're going behind the scenes today with one of our editors and recording specialists from Rogue Media Network, Josh Beard! Josh's life has been influenced by the music of his parents, video game and cartoon soundtracks and the love of a good parody song.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vO4vr2xY5ufa6CAYe8rWT?si=OpZC_ER1Qba7MqFxTxSdCw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week's guests are Kelsey and Robert, hosts of You Must Be Thinking of Another Podcast, part of our Rogue Media Network family. Double the guests, double the fun and song choices including everything from Rock-a-Doodle and Pokemon to George Strait and Pink Floyd.  Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Q4oLUp1WoZF2jUQ5YvKN8?si=mV3uCRw6RGGCtBwYGZCdGQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul Catalina from SicEm365 is on this week's episode not only prompting Melissa into baseball talk, but also chats about Elvis Presley, Foo Fighters and the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Tune in to hear more!Key moments: Paul discusses how listening to 90s rap is not only a lesson in history, but also teaches us about culture and art. This highly educated chat morphs into a chat on Kendrick v. Drake.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4P5kQHwbdzJ7ympNeTbvtI?si=7cd0196578fd44fd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 This week’s guest is Bart Cox whose upbringing in the 1970s-1980s was influenced by early MTV, SNL and the movies of that era. Bart talks of Willie Nelson, Michael Jackson, NWA, hair metal and more. Tune in to this week’s episode to remember a time when MTV actually played music videos!Key moments: Bart tells a story about his Dad listening to “The William Tell Overture” while waiting for Santa’s arrival on Christmas morning. :) Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/20pVhHfHcnnkwrmq2ZhDBG?si=TWA2QW9GSfm40ZKOacLrIA&pi=u-Smb9pnX0S4Kc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.