Who Writes This Stuff: Recent Episodes
Andrew Peterson
Nick and co-host Jeff Huston countdown their favorite films of 2015! Plus name off some honorable mentions, Oscar talk, and your choices for favorite films of the year.
Nick and film critic, friend of the show, Jeff Huston countdown their favorite films of 2015!
Singer/songwriter Arthur Alligood is back on the show! We have a great chat about his secret desire to be a hip-hop star, turning pain and struggle into art, his new album The Shadow Can't Have Me, and so much more!
Musician, songwriter, producer Jordan Phillips (of Apollo) is on the show! We talk about inflated-ego rock stars, shares an amazing story of how he hijacked a whole day with Dave Grohl, lightbulb moments as a performer, different forms of creative inspiration, and more!
Nashville musician Betsey Long is on the show! We chat about growing up in an industry town, her grandfather playing with Dolly Parton, transitioning from "bubble gum pop" songs to more confessional writing, going thru depression and dealing with abuse thru song, the pitfalls that women in music face, making her first full-length album, and more!
Erin Rae McKaskle is on the show! We chat about the plusses and minuses of the social media generation, being in the presence of Patty Griffin, our shared experience at The Bluebird Cafe, growing up with artistic parents, the new revolution of americana folk, the most trouble she got into as a kid, her new record, Soon Enough, and more!
Author, musician, community curator, John J. Thompson is on the show! We chat about his role in alternative christian music in the 80’s and 90’s, whether the audience is necessary or not for good art, how coffee and bread changed his life, his book Jesus Bread & Chocolate and so much more!
Nashville artist and multi talented musician Dustin Ransom is on the show! We chat about creative nature vs. nurture, the ups and downs of pursuing an artistic career, his time as a childhood Elvis impersonator, how Robin Williams impacted his creative side, his transition from playing drums/keys for Dave Barnes, Ben Rector, and others to making his new EP Thread On Fire, and so much more!
Singer/songwriter Angel Snow is on the show! We chat about dealing with awkward moments as an introvert, working with Alison Krauss, people thinking her name is fake, and so much more!
Multi-talented trip Mercy Child (Kyle Aaron, Erika Chambers, Madeline Morgan) are on the show! We chat about our favorite gaffes at church growing up, how the band came together, pursuing multiple creative jobs at once, Madeline rejecting boys at the homeschool prom, Kyle reveals he's really a musical robot, Erika talks about visiting Charleston, SC hours after the shooting there, and so much more!
Jon Foreman (Switchfoot, Fiction Family) is back on the podcast! We chat about figuring out interesting ways to create, time traveling thru music, the necessity of gratitude in life, life post-Fading West, writing for his project Wonderlands, and more!
Randall Goodgame is on the show! We chat about going from a singer/songwriter to writing songs for kids and families, feeling like a fraud in social situations, experiencing art alone versus with a community, performing for kids, testing out songs on his family, blending humor with music, hanging out with his musical heroes, his (not-so-secret) love for Jimmy Buffett and more!
Musician and author, Justin McRoberts is on the show! We chat about growing up in California, being into stand up comedy as a kid, bad college show stories, getting hooked up with 5 Minute Walk records in the late 90’s, playing skating rinks with Five Iron Frenzy, writing his book about the creative process, artist mystique, why Batman resonates with him, and more!
Another live episode from Escape To The Lake in Lake Geneva, WI! Guests Justin McRoberts, Erika Chambers (from Mercy Child), Tim Coons and Craig Basarich (from Giants & Pilgrims) join the show to talk "Jock Jams", main made islands, living on house boats, sticking to original song concepts or bailing on a whim, helpful stalkers, the worst trouble we got in as kids, Erika teaches us what “kulats” are, and so much more!
It's our 3rd annual live from Escape To The Lake episode! This time Maryland's own indie/pop duo Chris & Jenna join Nick onstage and let the shenanigans begin!
Chris Cron is here! We chat about Leonard The Lonely Astronaut, the weird obsession 80’s sitcoms had with aliens, making friends as adults, his time in the band Melee and their rise and fall on a major label, literally being big in Japan, how Nick’s inability to co-write songs turned into the podcast, we reveal our latest Google searches, Wikipedia rabbit holes, and more!
Don and Lori Chaffer, aka WATERDEEP are here! We chat about suspecting your parents of being in the CIA, where they got the compulsion to write and perform, setting the record straight on whether or not they got their name from Dungeons and Dragons, rejected band names, the artistic person’s ideas versus realistic expectations of the ideas getting done, the dirty underbelly of Wikipedia, giving thought to fashion sense, putting together a double album, and more!
Nashville based pop/rock artist ZACH VINSON is on the show! We chat growing up (and killing time) in a small town, the ways (legal and otherwise) you're forced to promote yourself as an up-and-coming indie artist, the death of the "hidden track" on albums, his fantastic new EP, and more!
New York based musician Anya Marina is on the show! We chat about the effects of fame, our mutual love for Jon Hamm, the perils of being on the Twilight soundtrack, and more!
Jon Troast is back for a 3-peat appearance on the podcast! We chat about practical jokes, ditching social media, returning back to social media after ditching it, his new alphabet themed EPs, and more!
Audrey Assad joins us for episode 80! We chat the pros and cons of "selfie culture", talk getting picked on as kids, and her new project LEVV!
It's the 4th Anniversary of the podcast! So here are a few clips from the early days of the podcast with guests Andrew Osenga, Emily Deloach, Arthur Alligood, and Stacy Lantz!
Hannah Miller is back! We chat about life, how music has changed in the last few years for her, having a song on a viral video, bad show experiences, and more!
Eva from the band SHEL is on the show! We chat about life lessons learned on the road, not fighting with your siblings in public (especially if they're in the band with you), how the Marx Brothers influenced the band and so much more!
Taylor and Callie from The Vespers are on the show to kick off season 4! We chat about how they keep the band together, how a cricket almost ruined a whole show for them, and more!
Songwriters Dave and JJ Heller are on the season 3 finale of the podcast! We chat about turning awkward stage presences into charm, the random places your music can show up, plus great career advice and more!
Indie artist Levi Weaver is on the show! We chat about the myth of mystique, imposter syndrome, tour for a year straight in an RV with your family, and more!
Nashville artist Audrey Rose is on the show! We chat about ignoring the negative voices in your head, the role of guilty pleasures, plus she explains why you should never look for band mates on Craigslist, and more!
Nashville band Realms is on the show! We talk their new album, growing up with out pop culture, plus we completely misremember the plot line to That Thing You Do and more!
Singer/songwriter Liz Longley talks getting back on track creatively, conquering regional dialects, hearing John Mayer sing your songs, and more!
Acclaimed singer/songwriter Colin Hay (Men At Work) is on the show! We talk being a mega-success in the 80's, his solo career boost from Zach Braff, and more!
Russ Ramsey (author, pastor, 80's metal-head) is on the show! We talk Star Trek nerds, his beef with Dave Barnes, plus his new book and so much more!
Part two of the discussion of the year in film with Jeff Huston (film critic, filmmaker)
It's the annual countdown of the best in film for 2014! Co-host Jeff Huston (film critic, Steelehouse Podcast) joins us yet again to count down our favorite movies of the past year!
Singer/songwriter Christa Wells is on the show to talk different roles of songwriters, the creative shy kid vs. the artsy showoff, why she's chose to release an EP of 90's alternative cover songs, and so much more!
Musician Robby Earle from City Harbor (Capitol Records) is on the show! Plus an EXCLUSIVE interview with Taylor Swift! Too good to be true? Give it a listen to find out!
Singer/songwriter Jeremy Casella talks breaking creative comfort zones, career expectations, and his fantastic new album Death In Reverse!
Comedian Cameron Esposito (Put Your Hands Together Podcast, Conan, Craig Ferguson) is on the show to talk performer personality quirks, "shushing" adults, and her time as a circus ringmaster!
Maryland Indie/Pop duo Chris & Jenna join Nick for a new format of the podcast: SLUMBER PARTY! Everything from ghost stories, first celeb crushes, and even a game of M.A.S.H. is played! It's a fun one with some great artists! www.chrisandjennamusic.com@Chris_And_Jenna
We are back with another super fun live episode from Under The Radar's annual Escape To The Lake retreat! Guests are Eric Peters, Justin McRoberts, and Don Chaffer (of Waterdeep) and it gets wild, nerdy, and hilarious.
This is a "rerun" of much asked and talked about episode 24 with Dave Barnes that is no longer available on iTunes, until now!
Episode 55 invites film director, film critic, and all around wealth of cinema knowledge, Jeff Huston back to the show to talk our favorite movies of 2013! Plus, we talk the upcoming Oscars and offer our opinions on the nominees.
20 year old singer/songwriter Liza Anne is on episode 54! She talks the quirks of artist's brain, writing songs in her sleep--literally, and her beautiful debut album The Colder Months!
Denison Witmer joins us for episode 53 to talk growing up mennonite, how he approaches making records, plus some hilarious bad show stories and more!
Season 2 comes to a close with a bit of a "Freaky Friday" moment as our very own Nick Flora is in the interview seat with guest host, Andrew Osenga asking the questions!
The one and only Jill Phillips joins us for episode 49 to talk being vulnerable in your art, overcoming negative female stereotypes, and of course, Beyonce!
Singer/songwriter Gabe Dixon joins us for episode 48 to talk his early beginnings in a teen country boy band, joining the band Supertramp, playing with Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, and more!
One of Nashville's best kept secrets, Stacy Lantz RETURNS to the podcast to talk her new album and more!
Andy Gullahorn joins Nick to debate Nick's claims about Texas, discuss his love for competition, community, and more!
Singer/songwriter Allie Farris (Nashville's own "quiet rebel") is on the show this week!
Andy Gullahorn, Jon Troast, and Eric Peters are the guests on the first ever LIVE podcast from Under The Radar's inaugural "Escape To The Lake" retreat in Geneva Lake, WI!
Korby Lenker is the best dressed singer/songwriter in Nashville and he's a guest on episode 43!
We're baaaackkk from hiatus with episode 42! Singer/songstress Rebecca Roubion is on the show to talk the ups and downs of being a female artist, how to hone self-motivation, and more!
Eric Peters is a great singer/songwriter/painter/magical man! We talk creative insecurities, overcoming depression, the lost art jingle writing, and so much more! It's all over the map, and it's awesome.
Actress Jenna Von Oÿ (NBC's 'Blossom', A Goofy Movie, Born On The Fourth Of July) joins us for episode 40 to talk being a child/teen star, pursuing a music career, and different creative outlets!
Comedian W Kamau Bell (FX's Totally Biased) joins episode 38 to talk comedy influences, working with Chris Rock, and much more!
Alison Sudol from A Fine Frenzy talks creative struggles, turning negative internet feedback into the positive, having the Queen of Jordan over for tea, and much more!
Episode 36 is a multi-themed one as the wonderful and talented Justin Tam and Kristen Rogers from Nashville band Humming House joins Nick to teach us how to form a band backwards, dealing with being put in a “genre box”, and they share some great and odd live show experiences! A delightful time was had by all and I dare you to listen to this one and then not be a fan of this band!
Episode 35 welcomes singer/songwriter Drew Holcomb to talk songwriting, the importance of early influences, and he shares the BEST “meeting your hero” story I’ve ever heard! Great episode with a talented dude.
Bonus Episode! Here's the second part of The Kicks' episode. They talk opposing creating art for the sake of art, bands that won't play their hits, and more!
Holy creative shop talk, Batman! Nashville rocknroll band The Kicks join Nick for episode 34 to talk creative battles, the steps they took to pursue music as a career, plus a plethora of Bon Jovi references! Enjoy!
Episode 33 welcomes singer/songwriter Jennifer Knapp! She talks about songwriting, overcoming creative struggles, leaving behind a huge career in Christian music, coming back again after the hiatus, and much more! Such a good episode! Get into it...
Episode 32 welcomes back inaugural podcast guest Andrew Osenga to discuss his fantastic new record ‘Leonard The Lonely Astronaut’ track by track! It’s an amazing look into arguably Andy’s most ambitious and personal record to date (and it takes place in the future…in space!)
Episode 31 welcomes indie/folk duo Elenowen (NBC’s The Voice) to talk creative beginnings, working with your spouse in a creative field, and we help keep Josh alive while he fights his dog allergy! Plus Nick talks the response of last episode’s “Naked Tuesday” story and has more info on just what the EFF was happening at that venue.
John Lefler (of Dashboard Confessional) talks the sometimes dark and frustrating reality of pursuing music for a living, opening for Bon Jovi, and we try and figure out what exactly a hipster is! Plus Nick shares an all TOO true “bad show story” that must be heard to believe!
In this special episode of the podcast, Arthur Alligood joins Nick to discuss his fantastic new record 'One Silver Needle' track by track.
Guest Jon Foreman (Switchfoot, Fiction Family) joins Nick to talks his storied music career, songwriting, early beginnings of Switchfoot and more! Great episode!
Filmmaker, film critic, Steelhouse podcast co-host Jeff Huston joins Nick to talk movies, TV, honing your artistic taste, and more!
The season TWO premiere kicks off with a chat with singer/songwriter Wesley Blaylock from the indie band Deas Vail to talk songwriting, his new EP and more!
We wrap up SEASON ONE of the show with one and only David Mead who joins Nick to discuss different approaches to songwriting, having longevity in a fickle business, a mutual love for Randy Newman, having Taylor Swift as a fan and more!
The one and only Dave Barnes stops by to talk with Nick about being creative in the new millennium, going to the Grammys, feeling responsible for the cancellation of 'All My Children', and more!
Leigh Nash (Sixpence None The Richer) joins Nick this week to talk music, the internet, leaving a mark in the 90's music zeitgeist and more!
Nick talks with songwriter, producer, all around doer of cool creative things, Seth Jones plus singer/songwriter Stephanie Day!
Nick invites his dad (and professional musician) Sim Flora into the conversation as they discuss playing music for a living, the works of Nat King Cole, and work ethic.
Nick is joined by comedian Nikki Glaser (aka "The Taylor Swift of Comedy") to talk comedy, performing on the Tonight Show and more for the 19th episode!
Daniel Ellsworth is the front man for the Nashville band Daniel Ellsworth & the Great Lakes as well as member of the vocal band The Collective which were contestants on NBC's 'The Sing Off' this season.
Sandra McCracken joins us for our 16th episode to talk songwriting, being a mom and married to a fellow artist, finding your musical identity, and more!
Soulful singer/songwriter Hannah Miller joins us for our 15th episode to talk growing up in a small town, the awkwardness of starting out in music, her approach to songwriting, and more!
The lovely Brooke Waggoner joins Nick to discuss songwriting, breaking the "girl and a piano" stereotype, among other things!
Indie folk/pop duo Jenny & Tyler stops by to discuss songwriting, giving away music for free, being mistaken for a younger age, and more!
Singer/songwriter Aaron Robinson (of Imaginary Baseball League, Young Professionals) jumps into the mix to discuss songwriting, the rise and fall of Jim Bakker, and accidentally creating a name for yourself in adult film. (Seriously.)
Stacy Lantz joins the conversation to talk about growing up in rural Indiana, songwriting, and more!
Singer/songwriter Arthur Alligood stops by talks growing up, his new album, songwriting, and more!
Andrew Osenga (The Normals, Caedmon's Call) joins Nick to talk songwriting, Sci-Fi, and more!
The one and only Jarred McCauley drops by to discuss the old west, mid-90's Top 40 radio, the combo of cowboy boots and sweatpants, and more!
Singer/songwriter Jon Troast joins Nick to talk music, life, being on Prairie Home Companion, and making a living playing in people's living rooms!