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Episode Sixteen

Jess Klein is a singer-songwriter and activist, two roles that are so intertwined for her that they're impossible to separate. Join us as we explore advocacy through musical voices and the issues they illuminate.

Episode Fifteen

Mo County is a Los Angeles-based R&B singer-songwriter whose love affair with music has been the most consistent driving force in his life. Join us as we explore some amorous tracks and the vulnerability required by love.

Episode Fourteen

Maria G. Valdez is PR professional working with emerging artists in the US Hispanic music market. Join us as we explore the stages of grief through a break-up playlist.

Episode Thirteen

Roger del Pino is the man behind Monterrey, releasing cerebral pop tracks with a dreamy aesthetic. Join us as we collaborate on our own dreamy soundtrack and explore the possibilities of a better world.

Episode Twelve

Kris Alvarez is a Miami-born indie electronic musician and producer better known as Firstworld. Join us as we explore the cleansing power of music through songs that channel some of our stronger emotions.

Episode Eleven

Ann Davis-Rowe is librarian by training and semi-pro musical performer by dumb luck. Join us as we revel in the drama of musical theater through some of our favorite numbers.

Episode Ten

Kotic Couture is a rapper, DJ, and multidisciplinary artist based in Baltimore, where she is known as the "Queen of the Underground." Join us in a virtual dance party as we share songs that make us move.

Episode Nine

Michael Murray is an actor and filmmaker with a penchant for undermining traditional gender roles. Join us as we explore common fallacies and the dogged expansiveness of gender through song.

Episode Eight

Adria Stembridge is the lead singer for Tears for the Dying, a goth band from Athens, Georgia. Join us as we explore feminine strength, rage, and resilience through music.

Episode Seven

Elijah B. Moore is a Chapel-Hill-based actor best known for his portrayal of Wade in CW's Legacies. He also found the most insane holiday song in existence. Join us for a holiday special that combines the idyllic, the cynical, and the batshit.

Episode Six

John Laww is a storyteller of many mediums, but he used to perform as The Real Laww in Durham, North Carolina. Join us as we explore a few favorite artists from our respective hometowns.

Episode Five

Dusty Gannon is the lead singer and founder of Vision Video, a goth band out of Athens, Georgia. But you may know him better as Goth Dad. Join us as we unpack a few difficult topics through music.

Episode Four

Rod and Karen Morrow are prolific podcasters and the kind of people you want to call family. The hosts of 'The Black Guy Who Tips' are warm, welcoming, and easy to pass the time with. Join us as we share some quality time reflecting on family time.

Sweet Honey Buckin’

This isn't just a song—it's a musical journey that captures the complex, joyful essence of Black family gatherings. Beyoncé's brilliant three-part structure delivers a resonant exploration of anticipation, connection, and resilience that transcends music and celebrates family tradition.

Episode Three

Ash Graña is the lead vocalist and front femme for Narsick, an indie punk band out of Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Join us for a surprisingly therapeutic exploration of songs that help us grapple with dread.

Episode Two

Don't let Greg's unassuming demeanor fool you. He's been playing bass professionally since he was 14 with the likes of The Dickies, DH Peligro, John 5, and Pete Anderson. Join us as we share tunes and chat about cars.

Episode One

Tivi Jones is an entrepreneur, marketing consultant, and lover of hip-hop. As the founder of Hey Awesome Girl, she helps mission-driven companies and femme professionals grow businesses that empower their lives. Join us as we explore 'firsts' through music.