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Mondayland

by Mike Monday

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Mondayland is your go-to central podcast feed from Mike Monday - for any musician, songwriter, producer, or composer who wants to boost their music and career/business, featuring: "The Album": Come on a journey with me as I share the myriad of exhilarating and challenging experiences I encounter while making my latest album from start to finish. "1000 Songs": After three decades as an instrumental musician, I ventured into a new phase of my musical career when I turned 50. With a goal to create 1000 songs, one each day until 14 October 2026, join me on this transformative journey of growth as I attempt to become a great singer/songwriter. "The Leap": Could you build an independent artist music business in the modern industry? As long as you make great music, I know you could because I'm coaching clients who are doing it successfully. I share these strategies and approaches with you as I build my new artist music business

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Episodes

  1. We're getting the band back together [THE ALBUM: special one off episode]

    I ran Make an Album With Mike live nine times, from 2022 to 2025. But after 3 years and 223 sessions and 100s of finished albums - I had to stop...Why did I stop?Why am I back?Why is this going to be different AND better? AND what am I building specifically for this program?

  2. How to BEAT THE AI Coming for YOUR Business | BuildStream 022

    Now AI gives away free advice, anyone with a chatbot is now an "expert". So why would anyone choose YOU? You and I both know - they won't for much longer. Better copy won't fix it. Pretty websites don't cut it. Anyone can do that now with a Claude Code sub. Scammy high-pressure sales tactics…

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  3. ...but WTF do I BUILD? | BuildStream 021

    THE most important question for codeless and coding builders everywhere is this. To start answering that question for yourself: workshop.mikemonday.com

  4. Could this skill be worth 10 BILLION DOLLARS? (lol) | BuildStream 020

    Model routers are all the rage. Understandable given the rising cost of frontier intelligence. But Stripe possibly paying $10 billion for OpenRouter? Crikey.So I decided to build the simplest possible AI model router for my setup myself...Here's a Builders workshop I did that you can get for…

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  5. ouch. I BUILD the app while using it...on a DEADLINE. | 019

    The plan was watertight. I had it all figured out. Until it fell apart with less than 24 hours to go.So I had no choice but to develop a simpler app to make the presentation for the workshop WHILE MAKING THE PRESENTATION FOR THE WORKSHOP.Here's what happened... Sign up for the free Builders...

  6. I've BANNED AI Slop. | BuildStream018

    First, came the facts…Next came the chats……AND THEN CAME THE SLOP. Soulless, hollow, incessant, inhuman bilge saying everything that means nothing. It sickens me. I spot it from a mile and then I run another two. And yet, here I am jumping up and down saying: “These new tools we all have now make...

  7. How to Keep PUSHING When Your NUMBERS CRATER | BuildPod017

    Today is Day 20 of me "getting back on the content horse". (She's a mean old nag….easy girl…🐴) In 20 days I managed to record and release 16 videos. Not quite the daily I set out to do, but that gap holds the answers. Here's what I've learnt - and what I'm going to do next to see if I can go the...

  8. How to Beat Solopreneur Self-Sabotage in 2026 | BuildStream0016

    Your business is taking off. Prospects are banging down the door. But all you want to do is HIDE! This is the classic sign of a solo business set up for self-sabotage. I've done it more often than I care to mention over the last 32 years building my own businesses and it ain't pretty. But with...

  9. You are NOT BEHIND. You are WAY AHEAD! | BuildStream015

    I started as a solo business owner right out the gate after university. First in 1994 as a music producer releasing vinyl, then DJ touring the world, then in 2011 I launched my first online coaching business.Every single time, I felt like I was behind, there were too many people already doing it,...

  10. doesn't work - shipped ANYWAY | BuildStream014

    Why I have released a page that is a mess on mobile...And come to the free workshop I'm doing "The Build Machine - How to Build a Builder Business":workshop.mikemonday.com (By the time you get there I may have even sorted it out on mobile!)

  11. I just made the world's 1st site builder SYNTH? | BuildStream013

    Almost ALL problems with how we "do knowledge work" are yet to be solved... Because we can't even seen the problems with how we do knowledge work now. Until now, the people making the tools were different from the people using them. Now the people using the tools can also make them by describing...

  12. POV: non-technical Mac builder installs 1st ever Windows user | BuildStream012

    The first time I did an onboarding session (back in March), it took 2 hours 47 minutes to walk my clients through installing mAI (my AI system). THEN I realised I'd built it wrong, had to rebuild, then put them through ANOTHER session of 3 hours 15 minutes! Today, where I onboarded a PC user for...

  13. I'm not broken. MARKETING IS. | BuildStream011

    I had a realisation today when attempting to plan a marketing campaign for my new program for builders. Where I struggle is in making decisions when I don't have enough information to decide...which is almost always the case. So what is the solution? P.S. here's a tool I built to help overwhelmed...

  14. How to Decide WHAT to Build (when everything keeps changing) | BuildStream010

    Infinite options don't unlock your creativity. Constraints do. A constantly shifting landscape creates doubt, another creativity killer. So how do you decide what products to build, what kind of business you want and what will work? P.S. Here's a Thoughtnado tool I built for non-technical…

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  15. How to Build a Builder Business (and escape the BUILD HOLE) | BuildStream009

    I've been stuck deep down the BUILD HOLE for weeks. The build hole is fun. It's exciting. It's addictive... BUT IT'S A TRAP. Here's how to escape it, and start creating genuine value from all the tokens we're using... Oh and this tool was the first that helped me ESCAPE THE BUILD HOLE - the...

  16. The Age of the Solopreneur? | BuildStream008

    There's a HUGE wave approaching fast...I'm gonna ride it.P.S. Here's a tool I built for overwhelmed builders and solopreneurs: build.mikemonday.com Here's this episode on YouTube...

  17. How I'm Using my AI Subs to Save AI Token Usage FOREVER | BuildStream007

    My access to the intelligent systems I use to build and run my businesses cannot be dependent on the whim of any other person, entity or organisation. My context - memories, plans, history is mine - I'm not ok with anyone owning or controlling it. AND the era of AI subsidy looks like it's coming…

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  18. Locked Out by Codex? | BuildStream006

    Yesterday afternoon I had to spend the ENTIRE afternoon attempting to unlock the door into my system that Codex had bolted shut.Unfortunately I found out it had also thrown away the key...P.S. Here's a tool I built for overwhelmed builders: https://build.mikemonday.com/

  19. How to Become a Discovery Builder (w. ZERO technical training)

    For me, building without knowing a line of code is like flying into a cloud at the dead of night with my eyes closed. (Of course, I’ve never done that lol. But I’m sticking with it.) But this zero-technical training doesn’t mean I can only build “bad versions of what already exists.” In fact, my...

  20. OMG. Fable just Rickrolled me. | BuildStream004

    Yes. It happened. I got Rickrolled by a machine. P.S. Here's one of the thinking tools I've built for you if you're a builder overwhelmed with too many ideas: https://build.mikemonday.com/

  21. how I keep going when I'm speaking to NO ONE | BuildStream003

    Building an online business from ZERO is hard. Especially when:The social media game isn't one you're willing to play BUT social platforms reward playing their game.So this is my solution. CREATE MY OWN GAME:[in progress - see tomorrow's episode lol]

  22. And I thought releasing MUSIC was scary... | BuildStream 002

    Building software when you're non-technical is all very well and good...UNTIL YOU HAVE USERS. It means loads of testing, checks and red teaming. But release day ALWAYS COMES. P.S. Here's one of the thinking tools I've built for you if you're a builder overwhelmed with too many ideas:...

  23. Here's the new thing | BuildStream001

    Where BuildPod is me walking and talking... BuildStream is me sitting and sharing: on YouTube here. Here's the Thoughtnado thinking tool: https://build.mikemonday.com/

  24. here's what I want | 013

    here's the "Thoughtnado" thinking tool I built for you (it's one of many coming soon...) ⁠build.mikemonday.com⁠

  25. WOW. That was SO HARD. | 012

    Here's the Thoughtnado: build.mikemonday.com

  26. now THIS is a shock. | 011

    something fundamental just shifted... And if you'd like to find out more about the mAI program - shoot me an email: mike [at] mikemonday [dot] com

  27. i don't know how...here is why. | 010

    Here's a simple model I use to think about what is changing and what isn't. If you'd like to find out about the mAI program - send me an email: mike [at] mikemonday [dot] com

  28. on a mission AGAIN | BuildPod 009

    You can't know what will happen when you start doing...so just start doing. If you'd like to find out more about the mAI program send me an email and I'll send you all the details: mike [at] maistack [dot] dev

  29. i just found a new container | 008

    oh wow. Well this is new... If you'd like to find out more about the mAI program, send me an email and I'll send you all the details: mike [at] maistack [dot] dev

  30. I know kung fu | 007

    Joe90 expertise is the new elearning... If you'd like to join my mAI program, send me an email and I'll get you all the deets: mike[at]mikemonday[dot]com

  31. is this the end of my beginning | 006

    Finally - I can do THIS! And if you'd like to find out more about "mAI coaching"...send me an email: mike[at]mikemonday[dot]com

  32. I am SO lucky. | 005

    Ai = fear + excitement. This is the "excitement" half of the equation. If you're interested in becoming a mAI builder send me an email: mike [at] mikemonday [dot] com

  33. this is the GRIND I never noticed | 004

    In the last 3 months - a weight has been lifted...a burden I didn't realise I've dragged around for YEARS... If you want to find out more about my mAI program: mike [at] mikemonday [dot] com

  34. ok...now I'm scared. | 003

    Fear is the mindkiller...and a gift. To find out more about what I'm building - either send me a message on Spotify (yes you can do that now on moby) or email me personally here: mike [at] mikemonday [dot] com

  35. I just need a little context. | 002

    We all have a context problem...here's how I'm solving it. If you want me to show you what I've been building - shoot me an email: mike [at] mikemonday [dot] com

  36. now THAT was unexpected. | 001

    I'm BACK! Where HAVE I been? I've been BUILDING... If you'd like me to show you what I'm building, send me an email and I'll be in touch: mike [at] mikemonday [dot] com

  37. Is AI Taking My Job...Or Making It? | PodWalk BONUS 3

    As I'm now podcasting over on The Monday Stack about building a new AI-native business (whatever that means!) I'm sharing the first few episodes here. ⁠Subscribe to The Monday Stack here...⁠ ...because I'll stop posting these episodes here soon. P.S. In case the link doesn't work here's the url:...

  38. What Am I Building With AI? | Podwalk BONUS 2

    As I'm now podcasting over on The Monday Stack about building a new AI-native business (whatever that means!) I'm sharing the first few episodes here. Subscribe to The Monday Stack here... ...because I'll stop posting these episodes here soon. P.S. In case the link doesn't work here's the url:...

  39. I'm Uncommonly Good At Being Badly Wrong | PodWalk BONUS 01

    I've started a new business and a new podcast (on a different feed) called The Monday Stack. I'll post the first few episodes of this new show on the Mondayland feed. If you like it and want to continue getting my dulcet tones in your earholes - make sure you subscribe to that as I won't post on...

  40. The future of Make Music Your Life | PodWalk

    The last ever Make an Album With Mike starts very soon: https://makemusicyourlife.com/albumwithmike Here's my "Recursivism" Substack: https://mikemonday.substack.com/

  41. What I Wish I Knew BEFORE Releasing Music | The Leap

    I released my first vinyl record in 1995. It was TERRIFYING... ⁠The Leap: Season 1, Episode 9⁠ And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3. Listen to my...

  42. One EP in 4 Years VS One ALBUM in 4 Months? | The Album

    If you're struggling to stay consistent and productive in producing music, you might assume (understandably) that taking much more time to finish your music will lead to better tracks. But good time management for musicians often means setting a more challenging target. The Album Podcast Season…

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  43. The Musician's Guide to Build a DIE HARD Fanbase in 2025 | The Leap

    If you'd like to build a die-hard fanbase for your music in 2025, understanding the process that transforms an uninterested listener into a devoted fan is crucial. This is Music Marketing 101 - required before you start figuring out how to plan your music release, promote your music, and the best...

  44. What's Next for AI MUSIC in 2025? | The AI Music Podcast

    I’m exploring the impact of AI on music production as 2024 closes with AI Music Researcher Jon Gillick. As I’m an AI Music noob, I ask Jon to make some predictions about where it might go and what he’s going to do with it in his music. We discuss AI's current state and future in music, ethical...

  45. 3 Steps to Get Obsessed With Making Music in 2025 | The Album

    If you struggle to focus on your music this year, you're not alone! For the last 3 months of 2024, I struggled too. But for the rest of the year (except for one huge life crisis which knocked me off for about 6 weeks), I found it easy and simple to focus on my music. Even though I'm running my...

  46. How to Find FLOW | PodWalk

    One of the first experiences I remember as a little kid I now know was FLOW... PodWalk: Season 7, Episode 8 ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And if you want my help to make YOUR album? Click here... ⁠

  47. Is 2025 The Year You Make YOUR Album? | The Album

    It's the first episode of a new season of The Album. Time to talk about your music! Is an album a good idea for you in 2025? If you're not sure you’re ready but would LIKE to make an album... (Because that's what artists do - right?) Or if you plan to make an album next year and want clarity and...

  48. How to Make Meaningful Music | The Album

    For the first time on this podcast... I pull apart one of my songs to show you how to make a song that MEANS something (i.e. expresses a Purpose). The Album: Season 6, Episode 24 ☝️ To listen to the full song click this episode link And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is...

  49. How to Make a Satisfying Song | PodWalk

    What do you need to create a piece of music that "lands"? PodWalk: Season 7, Episode 7 And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

  50. Why Is "Arranging" Hard? | PodWalk

    Too often, how we're taught to make music misses the MOST crucial aspect of what we're doing... PodWalk: Season 7, Episode 5 And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE...

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About this show

Mondayland is your go-to central podcast feed from Mike Monday - for any musician, songwriter, producer, or composer who wants to boost their music and career/business, featuring:

"The Album": Come on a journey with me as I share the myriad of exhilarating and challenging experiences I encounter while making my latest album from start to finish.

"1000 Songs": After three decades as an instrumental musician, I ventured into a new phase of my musical career when I turned 50. With a goal to create 1000 songs, one each day until 14 October 2026, join me on this transformative journey of growth as I attempt to become a great singer/songwriter.

"The Leap": Could you build an independent artist music business in the modern industry? As long as you make great music, I know you could because I'm coaching clients who are doing it successfully. I share these strategies and approaches with you as I build my new artist music business

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Mike Monday

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Mondayland have?

Mondayland has 257 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on October 17, 2026.

What is Mondayland about?

Mondayland is your go-to central podcast feed from Mike Monday - for any musician, songwriter, producer, or composer who wants to boost their music and career/business, featuring: "The Album": Come on a journey with me as I share the myriad of exhilarating and challenging experiences I encounter...

How often does Mondayland release new episodes?

Mondayland publishes weekly, based on its 257 episodes since August 2022.

Who hosts Mondayland?

Mondayland is created and hosted by Mike Monday.
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