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Hello friends! New Orleans based, singer-songwriter Anders Osborne is my guest for episode 1384! His latest album, the rock-based, Picasso's Villa, recorded in Anders’ hometown of New Orleans with an all-star cast of backing musicians,including Waddy Wachtel (Warren Zevon), Chad Cromwell (Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Joe Walsh), and Bob Glaub(Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne), is available now. Go to andersosborne.com for music, tour dates and more. We have a great conversation about making Picasso's Villa, what he looks for in a producer nowadays, his works as a producer, growing up in Sweden and discovering New Orleans in his teens, getting sober after years of drinking and being homeless, meditation, songwriting, touring, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Anders. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Take your business further with T-mobile Business If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Nashville based, singer-songwriter Tim Easton is my guest for episode 1383! His new album, Find Your Way drops on May 17th and he is out on tour now through the summer. He'll be in Texas in early June with a show on 6/5 at The Saxon Pub in Austin. Go to timeaston.com for tour dates, music, merch, and more. We have a great conversation about making Find Your Way in Canada with long-time collaborator Stagger, busking in Europe in his youth, signing to Madonna's Maverick Records in the 90's, getting out of a life of drugs and alcohol, being a dad, songwriting, touring, Alaska, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Tim. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Take your business further with T-mobile Business If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! I'm still covid-y, but feeling better each day. Austin based, singer-songwriter JM Stevens is my guest guest for episode 1382! His new LP, Nowhere to Land is available now on all streaming services, CD and vinyl. JM is currently on tour in the Northeast. Go to jmstevens.net for tour dates, music, and more. We have a great conversation about his old band, The Moonlight Towers, making Nowhere to Land in his studio, East Austin Recording (EAR), quitting drinking and smoking, songwriting, the importance of the pre-chorus, touring solo, songwriting and much more.I had a great time getting to know JM. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Get your guitars and basses fixed with J Scott Lutherie If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! I tested positive for covid yesterday and it sucks. I guess it's still out there, taking people out. Stay safe out there. Singer-songwriter, voice, piano and guitar instructor gfire is my guest for episode 1381! Her new EP, "Choosing My Own Colours", made using Austin's Live Music Fund Grant and comes out next Thursday, May 9th on streaming services, CD and vinyl. gfire is celebrating the release with a show on Thursday, May 9th at the '04 Center here in Austin with special guest, Erin Ivey. Go to gfiremusic.com for show info, music, Women in Music Podcast w gfire and more. I had a great time catching up with gfire. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Get your act together at Space Rehearsal, Recording and Video Spaceatx.com If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Dallas and Nashville based singer-songwriter, Stephanie Sammons is my guest for episode 1380! Her new LP, Time and Evolution, produced by Mary Bragg, drops on May 3rd on streaming, CD and Vinyl. Go to stephaniesammons.com for music, tour dates and more. Stephanie and I have a great conversation about making Time and Evolution in Nashville, how the songs explore shame, vulnerability, an the complexity of being queer in a Southern, religious community, learning songwriting with her heroes like Mary Gauthier, Jonatha Brooke and more, splitting her time between Dallas and Nashville, her day job as a financial planner, songwriting, touring and much more. I had a great time getting to know Stephanie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Find millions of songs and thousands of podcasts, AND audiobooks on Spotify. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! From 1970 to 2004 Houston radio was defined by one station, 101 KLOL FM. The new documentary, "Runaway Radio" tells the story of the rise and fall of 101 KLOL. Mike McGuff, director, writer, producer, of "Runaway Radio" is my guest for episode 1379! The movie is available now on demand. Go to rock101movie.com to find out where to view it, and more. Mike and I have a great conversation about the history of KLOL, getting Sammy Hagar, Melissa Ethridge, Lyle Lovett, Dusty Hill and so many more in the movie, the rebellious nature of KLOL from the beginning to the end, the D.J.'s and personalities that defined the station, the George Harrison interview, Stevens & Pruitt, Dayna Steele, 70's counterculture, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Mike and more about KLOL. I'm sure you will too. Let's Get down! Follow on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Find millions of songs and thousands of podcasts, AND audiobooks on Spotify. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, author, director, guitar hero, Jesse Dayton returns to the show for episode 1378! Jesse's new album, The Hard Way Blues, produced by Shooter Jennings drops May 31st on streaming, CD, and vinyl. Jesse is currently on tour and you can find tickets, music, videos and more at jessedayton.com. We have a great conversation about making The Hard Way Blues with Shooter Jennings, touring for the last year with Samantha Fish in support of their Grammy-nominated album Deathwish Blues, seeing an endgame to his career, singing in characters, his memoir, "Beaumonster", Mojo Nixon, the magic of Tom Jones, American politics fatigue, his new band with Ian Moore and Johnny Moeller, and much more. I had a great time catching up with my old friend. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Get the best, full-spectrum CBD products from True Hemp Science and enter code HDIGH for a special offer from How Did I Get Here? If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Chattanooga-based acclaimed sister trio Call Me Spinster returns to the show for episode 1377! Their debut, full-length album, Potholes, on Strolling Bones Records, is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. They'll be touring the southeast and midwest over the couple of months. Go to Spinsterband.com for tour dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about making Potholes in Athens, GA with producer Drew Vandenberg, making fun videos, their growing families, their team and family that help keep the band going and growing, touring, songwriting, being in a band with your sisters and much more. I had a great time catching up with Amelia, Rachel, and Rosie. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Follow on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Find millions of songs and thousands of podcasts, AND audiobooks on Spotify. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Matt Muehling, Christina Steele and Michael Davila from Austin cinematic, prog-rock band Open2.o are my guests for episode 1376! Their latest single, "Epsilon", which you'll hear on the show, is available wherever you stream or download your music. Go to o2oband.com for music, videos, show dates and more. We have a great conversation about getting a music education, the story behind the name, finding their sound, how they compose music, being a progressive band in the Austin scene, playing in cover bands vs. original bands, and much more. I had a great time getting to know these talented folks. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Check out Todd V. Wolfson for all of your photography needs HERE! If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! For Episode 1375, I’ve partnered with Hobart Rowland of the MAGNET Classics podcast series for an illuminating chat with Miles Zuniga and Tony Scalzo of Austin’s Fastball. The Grammy-nominated power-pop stalwarts are celebrating 30 years with the release of their ninth studio album, Sonic Ranch. The LP’s ultra-catchy first single, “Rather Be Me Than You,” is out now. Sonic Ranch was largely produced by Grammy-winning Texas treasure David Garza. It’s set for release on June 14. In the meantime, check out “Rather Be Me Than You,” find tour dates and more at fastballtheband.com. I has a great time catching up with my old friends. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Get the best, full-spectrum CBD products from True Hemp Science and enter code HDIGH for a special offer from How Did I Get Here? If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Legendary singer-songwriter, artist, playwright, author, actress, and all-around bad-ass, Kimmie Rhodes returns to the show for episode 1374! Her latest album, the gorgeous, Hypnotized is available wherever you stream or download your jams. Kimmie will be on tour in the U.K. and Ireland in May, but you can see her in Austin this Monday 4/8 with our band, Happyland at The Saxon Pub. Go to kimmierhodes.com for tour dates, show info, music and much more. We have a great conversation about making Hypnotized with her son, Gabriel Rhodes playing and producing, how staying engaged as an artist keeps her inspired, her duet memoir with Joe Gracey "Radio Dreams", working with Willie, Waylon, and Chris Difford, she explains why Lubbock was such a fertile area for artists and creatives, our band Happyland, living in a world with no Tom Petty, and much more. I had a great time learning about Kimmies adventures. I'm sure you will too. Let's get Down! Get the chords and tabs for over 1 million songs at Ultimate Guitar! If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! We have a double-header for you today. Americana-pop artist, Katrina Cain Talks about her new EP, "Gold" (out Fri. 4/5), her new single and video, "New Mercedes", growing up in the Northeast, living in L.A. and Nashville, going full-time musician, showcase gigs vs. money gigs, songwriting, touring, her time on The Voice season 15, and much more. Go to katrinacain.com for show dates, music, videos, and more. I had a great time getting to know Katrina. I'm sure you will too. It's been two years since we lost singer and songwriter Daniel Sahad from the amazing rock/soul band, Nané. This Sunday, April 7th, at Empire Control Room and Garage, Nané will return with Quentin Arispe filling in for Daniel for Nané Day. Find out more about the event and get Tickets HERE. So, before we hear from Katrina, I sit down for a short convo with Nané guitarist and songwriter, Ian Green to talk about the event and how he's been doing over the last couple of years. Two great convos. One great show. Enjoy! Get your act together at Space Rehearsal, Recording and Video Spaceatx.com If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! French based pop & hip-hop artist, and feminist, Tracy De Sa is my guest for episode 1372! Tracy was in the U.S. for SXSW this year and stopped by for a chat before her showcase at the International Hip-hop Showcase. Go to tracydesa.com for music, videos and more. She was born in Goa, India, but left with her mother as a child to escape her mother's arranged marriage, and was raised in Portugal and Spain. She now lives in France. We have a great conversation about her work with other women with her Pussy Talks interviews with women from all over the world, her views on life as a modern woman, writing songs with purpose, touring Europe, romance, and much more! I had a great time getting to know Tracy. I'm sure you will too. Find millions of songs and thousands of podcasts, AND audiobooks on Spotify. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Cultural historian Jason Mellard, director of the Center for Texas Music History at Texas State University is my guest for episode 1371! We have a fascinating conversation about the Center for Texas Music History and their role in the preservation and study of Texas and Southwest music, The Journal of Texas Music History, the Texas Music Museum, the rich cultural diversity in Texas music, hip-hop in Texas, and much much more. Find out more about The Center for Texas Music History HERE. I had a great time getting to know Jason. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Find millions of songs and thousands of podcasts, AND audiobooks on Spotify. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Joe Kollar and Claire Byrne from Upstate NY-based Americana band Driftwood are my guests for episode 1370! Their latest album, December Last Call is available now wherever you stream or download your jams. They'll be playing shows all over the Northeast in April and May. Go to driftwoodtheband.com for tour dates, videos, merch and more. We have a great conversation about making December Last Call in Joe's parents' basement where the band got started 15 years ago, how Joe and co-founder Dan Forsyth started playing together in jr. high, early funk bands, touring, playing Levon Helm's studio, self-producing, growing as a band and friends together and much more. I had a great time getting to know Claire and Joe. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Find millions of songs and thousands of podcasts, AND audiobooks on Spotify. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Austin born, L.A. based, electro-art-rocker, Kym Priess, who plays under the name STUNTDRIVER is my guest for episode 1369! You can find STUNTDRIVER's 2021 album, Saga wherever you stream or download your jams. Go to stuntdrivermusic.com for all of your STUNTDRIVER needs. We have a great conversation about her crazy life story growing up in Austin, her time in experimental theater at NYU, going to clown school, her one-woman shows. the insane show we did together in Houston last year, opening for Peaches, living in the art and music worlds, her solo shows now, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Kym. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Get the chords and tabs for over 1 million songs at Ultimate Guitar! If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! I hope you had a wonderful SXSW. Austin School of Music founder, Dave Sebree and director, Jasmine Jew are my guests for episode 1368! The Austin School of Music and Rock Camp ATX will celebrate their 30th anniversaries next year and Dave and Jasmine tell us all about the origins of The School of Music, getting working musicians to be the teachers, watching kids grow from learning music, starting the O.G. Rock Camp and setting it up in other cities, Rock Camp grads like Max Frost, Jackie Venson, Suzanna Choffel, Jane Ellen Bryant and more, showcases at Come & Take It Live, and much more. To find out more about Austin School of Music and Rock Camp ATX, go to austinschoolofmusic.com. I had a great time chatting with Jasmine and Dave. Enjoy. Let's get down! Check out Todd V. Wolfson for all of your photography needs HERE! If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 430 with legendary British singer-songwriter, Frank Turner! This episode was originally released on October 30, 2014. Below are my original notes from the show. Enjoy! My guest for episode 430 is the amazing singer/songwriter, Frank Turner! Frank was in Austin on tour this week in support of his new album, Positive Songs for Negative People.He's been on tour of the U.S. for over a month with plans to return a lot in the new year. Anyway, I met up with Frank backstage at Emo's in Austin, TX before his instore at Waterloo and his show later that night at emo's. Frank and I had a fantastic conversation about record stores, the punk ethos, touring the u.s. and much, much more. I had the pleasure of getting to see his solo instore at Waterloo and full-band emo's show with his band, the sleeping souls. Both shows were amazing and intense. If he comes to a town near you, go see him! I hope you enjoy getting to know Frank as much as I did. Let's get down! Find millions of songs and thousands of podcasts, AND audiobooks on Spotify. If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, Danny Kiranos a.k.a. Amigo The Devil is my guest for episode 1367! His latest album, the amazing, Yours Until the War is Over is available now wherever you stream or download your music. Yours Until the War is Over is currently shooting up the Billboard charts and Amigo The Devil is out on the road supporting it. Go to amigothedevil.com for tour dates, videos, merch, and more. Danny and I have a great conversation about growing up in Miami, getting expelled from school, finding music, spending the pandemic in Austin, making Yours Until the War is Over, the surprise Billboard rise, songwriting, living in Nashville, touring with Flogging Molly, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Danny. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Get the best, full-spectrum CBD products from True Hemp Science and enter code HDIGH for a special offer from How Did I Get Here? If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

Hello friends! I hope you're all ready from SXSW 2024. Guitar playing singer-songwriter, David Jimenez from The Last Jimenez is my guest for episode 1366! The Last Jimenez will be playing a couple of SXSW shows on Friday 3/15 at The Continental Club Gallery at 8 pm, and The Soco Stomp at C-Boy's Heart and Soul on Sunday 3/17 at 2:30 pm. Find The Last Jimenez on Spotify and Instagram. David and I have a great conversation about growing up in the Rio Grande Valley, his early days as a shredder, going to Berklee College of Music in Boston, moving to Austin, playing with Carrie Rodriguez and Kelley Mickwee, his last EP "Some Nights" in 2019, his upcoming album Sleep On It due out this summer, immigration at the border, Melhart sound systems, and much more. I had a great time getting to know David. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Check out Todd V. Wolfson for all of your photography needs HERE! Get the chords and tabs for over 1 million songs at Ultimate Guitar! If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1 Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie