The Justin Cost PoDcAsT: Recent Episodes
Justin Cost
Justin Cost talks to people within his community (Dayton OH) where he discusses arts and entertainment, leadership, exploring new ideas, helping to promote products and services, and creating a platform for people to be heard.
GEM CITY STARS part 3 - Get UR pOpCoRn RDY - This episode features Life In Idle a local Dayton Ohio post emo group. These guys are awesome. They've been playing out together for years, and it shows. They are really connected as band and focused on their craft. I love what they have to say about the music industry. If you are an artist - then this film is for you. It's a blueprint on how to navigate yourself as an artist in this complicated world we call the music industry. You will hear insight from people that know what they're talking about. I love their outlook on this subject and even I have a better understanding now on where I fit within the music industry. So thank you to everyone that has been involved. Ive always wanted to be an advocate for artists. Im an artist, my wife is an artist, and my kids are artists (as all children are). Like I said, Ive learned a lot making this film but the main points are this - Making Art and Music is first and foremost suppose to be FUN. Also, I think local art is vastly under appreciated in our society (which isn't good for anyone) AND Artists just don't have the money like the majors due to market and advertise. But if this is what you want to do for a living (music being your main source of income) know that you are going to struggle & You need to acquire 1,000 true fans. You need those true fans email accounts. DIRECT TO CONSUMER. And John from Life In Idle said this - "Always do it for yourself - and eventually people will come along and say - Hey that did it for me. "And that's all artists want at the end of the day. Some acknowledgement and appreciation. But it's hard to get that from a fan or anyone for that matter unless you have a story to tell and you are true to yourself. Oh and don't suck. lol But always do it for you. One of my college instructors said this once - If you can put a smile on one persons face from your music, then you've done your job". - Dole Shaffer
Part 2 features Mark Thomas III aka TYS Markie! This dude is a huge personality and I think you're going to like him. I should've mentioned last time that the intro music to this documentary is from none other than Dayton's very own Eric Mummey. He just released a new album The Vision - Mumm E. and I think his music is great!
I also need to shout out a man who most people have heard of in my community - Moe Beats - When I was working at ICB - I heard his name all the time. He was an amazing mentor and overall great leader and I wish I'd had the opportunity to meet him. I LOVE making this documentary and everyone that has been apart of it and willing to participate have been awesome. So thank you for making this possible.
I hope you enjoy part 2 of my new series GEM CITY STARS.
I don’t own the rights to the ending music. It’s “Don’t dream it’s over” by Crowded House is owned by UMG . Universal Music GroupEDUCATE - INSPIRE - PROMOTE
Im excited to announce that the first part of my documentary "GEM CITY STARS" is now available for your viewing pleasure.
The first episode highlights an evening with Luther Suede, Davion Luster, Trey Luster and Jasmine Yvonne in Cincinnati at a show called the Dayton Invasion in OTR. I also feature two poets that I thought were just tremendous - Nick Fury and Zorn Face. Ive never made a film before, but always wanted to.
My objective here is to Inspire - Educate - Promote.
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Bill Thompson is a voting member of the Grammy's, and Course Director at Full Sail University who resides in Orlando, Florida. He's done well for himself in the music world and has a lot of great insight concerning the music industry. Listen to hour 30 minute conversation where we discuss niche markets, saturation, promotion, the difference between analog and digital recordings and much more.
Brice Merriwether's "Please Believe Me" and Justin Cost's "Do What You DO" off of Volume 7.
Another episode of great music....listen to Tom Henry and Jimmy D Rodgers with "The Chicken Shack Song" and a song off of my latest album Volume 4 "Here We Are".
Season 3 Episode 2 - Justin talks to Dole Shaffer (Music/Video Producer) about struggling as an artist, how important it is to consistently create, and pitfalls in the music industry.
This week I speak with my wife Sarah Cavin Cost. We've been married for 12 years and believe it or not - There are still things we don't know about each other.
Listen to our dual questionnaire as we discuss her future projects that are currently in the works, her most memorable moment performing on stage, and what will the next Justin Cost album cover look like?
Danny Neff and I love to talk music. He just started his second radio station/company called NeffTunes. Dan still operates WSUT Straight Up Tunes Radio and has a massive following.
Dan is not new to my podcast so we get right into it. We discuss listening to new genres, how writing aint easy, and his new venture NeffTunes.
*If you are interested in getting your music played on internet radio - Contact DJ Danny Neff.
Meet Dole Shaffer. He was my instructor at ICB and inspired the heck out of me. He has recorded over 3k songs and now works at iHeart Radio.
We talked about not focusing on public opinion when releasing music, opening up for groups that have an established fan base, finding iconic voices and much more.
Dayton Ohio music artist Brice Meriwether and I have a past. I recorded/produced his first album - which to my knowledge has never been released. Always enjoyable to work with and he always has a catchy tune up his sleeve.
Hear the latest installment of my podcast where Brice and I chat it up and I ask him to play a little something for us. We discuss mixing your own songs, evolving previous works, and how important it is to play live.
Meet Joseph Bargdill. We worked together at ICB and he is now an instructor at the Greene County Career Center. He has produced movies, worked at WKEF/WRGT, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and he writes his own novels.
We discuss how to deal with failure, jealousy and the roller coaster of life. Joseph Bargdill has a great outlook on life saying things like "Losing is Learning" and "don't lower your expectations".
Check out his new novel Cartel Sunset "Crime pays, But at a Cost". Its a story about greed vs love.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WVQWCC1
Meet $$$TA$$$ - He's a rap artist from Dayton Ohio getting ready to release a new album. I have personally witnessed this guy win two talent shows back to back and he always blows me away.
He has performed at both Dayton Music Showcases and I have the priviege of working with him on his new record. We discuss the writing process, staying productive, and his upcoming release.
At it again.... Today I spoke with Josh Cox. A Dayton music artist that writes and produces his own work and performs in a group with Mike Riehle called Wayside. He has upcoming features with Ritz, Steve Moore, and myself.
You can see him perform at his next show this Saturday - June 4th @ Blind Bob's - THE ONLY NOISE - SUMMER PARTY.
Check him out and enjoy our conversation where we discuss the music industry, working with friends and family, and his upcoming releases.
Meet Hill Trey aka Trazy Snakes a local Dayton Ohio music artist. We first met at ICB during a recording session and I always knew he had the skills. I recently spoke with him about his upcoming projects - a mini series and possible mixtape.
From what Ive heard recently - I think this guy can go hard and go far in this industry. Dayton better be ready. This is part 1 from my latest episode with Trazy Snakes. I'll be posting his music and video links throughout the week and in the comments below - Check him out!
Meet DJ Dan Neff - He hosts a popular radio show WSUT Straight up Tunes. Dan has an eclectic taste and is an avid music listener. You can listen in by downloading the App on Google Play. DJ Dan is passionate about supporting local music just like I am. He has played my music in the past and Im extremely grateful for that. If you would like to be heard on his show and possibly featured - feel free to reach out to him or myself directly.
Enjoy this part 1 conversation as we discuss ways to support local music and help artists to reach popularity in this overly saturated industry. A music pyramid scheme where artists and listeners get paid for playing local artists is just one idea. Too often - great talent doesn't get heard. As a local artist myself - Im just trying to do my part. What ideas do you have?
Meet Matt Payne - Owner of New Challenger Arcade in Dayton Ohio - Located at 221 Crane Street. Matt has been an avid collector of retro arcade games over the years and me being a game lover myself, I was ecstatic when I heard I had the opportunity to speak with him. Matt is also an English High School teacher where he was inspired to start his own arcade (helping to promote positive behaviors for kids).
He's opened the doors about a year ago and his prices are reasonable. For $55 you can play all the games in the arcade for 2 hours. Small businesses have been hit heard recently and I couldn't wait to jump on the opportunity to help promote his new venture. I hope you enjoy this conversation go check out New Challenger Arcade. Where maybe you yourself can get a high score ranking.
Meet Bellex - She is a local Dayton Ohio music artist and right now - releasing her new body of works one single at a time which you can hear on nearly any streaming service. She currently holds an Associate Degree in Audio/Video Production and working on a Bachelors in Audio Production.
While this will be her 2nd interview with me, she comes with new material "Yo Bitch". We talk about the studio environment, the creative process and writing songs that contain personal stories, Writing your own music to your own lyrics, and what to do when your songs have explicit content.
Once again, thanks for watching and I hope you enjoy this discussion and I hope you learn something from it.
Meet Joseph Bargdill - He currently teaches audio/video production at Greene County Career Center and is a writer, director, videographer, and editor. I hope you will take the time to watch this interview because there is a lot to learn from this guy.
He has more than just a few books out right now (Time Ripple 1 & 2, Incruentus: Blood Will Have Blood, and soon to be released Killer Hornets. We talk about copyrighting with the Library of Congress, the production process, redirecting your approach, and what inspired him to write such great works.
Again, thank you for watching!
Meet Sarah Sears. She is an instructor and licensed in yoga, aroma therapy, and reiki - among other things! We've talked a little bit about anxiety and depression and maximizing your potential on other segments and Sarah really brings it home with these topics.
Needing clarity, balance, and a better outlook on life? Its never a bad time to work on your mental and physical health. Sarah Sears can help with that if you are currently living in the Dayton area. Reach out to me or her if you would like to sit in at one of her yoga classes. And enjoy our part 2 of this conversation.
Thanks for watching!
Meet Sarah Sears. She is an instructor and licensed in yoga, aroma therapy, and reiki - among other things! We've talked a little bit about anxiety and depression and maximizing your potential on other segments and Sears really brings it home with these topics.
Needing clarity, balance, and a better outlook on life? Its never a bad time to work on your mental and physical health. Sarah Sears can help with that if you are currently living in the Dayton area. Reach out to me or her if you would like to sit in at one of her yoga classes. And enjoy our part 1 of this conversation.
Thanks for watching!
Tyrone Williams has worked as a video instructor at the International College of Broadcasting for over 15 years and hosts his own podcast - Vidjo. He is truly a leader in our community and I appreciate him greatly.
Watch Tyrone Williams Vidjo every Saturday at 7:07pm - Where he discusses fun topics like self motivation, entertainment, and new ideas that have yet to be explored.
Check out the most recent interview with
Daniel Dant
He hosts a podcast on Spotify called D Squared & Friends. Be sure to watch those videos - as he talks about relevant topics for today. In this part 1 interview - we talk about the creative process as well as dealing with anxiety and depression during these difficult times.
is a gem within Gem City. His wisdom and intelligence is vast and I can't think of a better person to talk to concerning our social and political climate. I could talk to Ray for days. He has such a wonderful sense of perception and consciousness.Ray Marcano
Ray worked at Dayton Daily News as an editor. He is a talented songwriter, keyboardist, cook, and a great husband and father. Ray is a leader within the Dayton community and boy! does he deserve some recognition. This guy should run for office sooner than later. You can watch his Ted Talk here:
https://www.ted.com/talks/ray_marcano_how_the_24_hour_content_cycle_and_social_media_threaten_democracy?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare
is the owner of Euphoria Studios - He has reasonable rates and a great atmosphere AND a whole heck of a lot of experience. He is a solo artist, engineer, producer, videographer, and video editor.Josh Cox
He has a long list of credits and I recommend his services. Watch my interview with Josh Cox pt. 1 and you'll notice quickly his wide range of knowledge. You can tell I'm always excited to talk to Josh because his energy and passion is on point. If you yourself are an engineer or music artist - you will find this interview insightful.
, - You were all mentioned in this interview which is why I'm tagging you.
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Jay Dot Wright
Mike Riehle
Hey Guys, Im really enjoying these interviews. It allows us to get to know more about our community and the great people that inhabit it. We won't always just be discussing the arts and entertainment.
passing, our self motivations, and the future of the music industry in Dayton and throughout the country.Watch my part 1 interview with TA$ - one of the best Dayton Rap/Hip Hop artists as we discuss
Josh Stevens
Hey Everyone! Check out my Interview with my wife
Sarah Jane
- Local Dayton Artist and Photographer. Sarah will be showcasing her photography at Christopher's Restaurant starting next week. She also happens to be the artist that designs and creates the album artwork for all of my music. If you would like to purchase any of her work framed (any size) Please feel free to contact me. We can make that happen for you!
Hey Facebook! Check out my interview with local Dayton music artist
Jennabelle Bellex Charlotte
She has two songs out - Forevermore and Reminiscent available on all streaming platforms! New music coming soon!
Check out my first interview with TA$. TA$ has won back to back talent shows and continues to impress me with his writing and performances.