Spout Podcast

What do you get when you combine an artist whose breakthrough single garnered over a billion streams and an artist with numerous hits in his own right? You get FMK - not the game, but the song. In this episode, a veteran of the show Gayle and first-time guest Blackbear join host Erik Zachary to spout off on wardrobes, Taylor Swift's Eras tour, cover songs, food, spelling, Amazon, Grammy nods NYC, and more!

On the outside, we see the wacky bowl cut, the colorful wardrobe, the eccentric music videos, and the inevitable scooter. Still, all that flash is backed up by tens of millions of fans who clamor for the music of Oliver Tree. Oliver Tree is unlike any other artist; from comedy to action sports, from reality TV to WWE wrestling, to concerts in Siberia, it's hard to keep up with the "Miss You" hitmaker. He joins us for a second time on the Spout Podcast with host Erik Zachary as the two...

We've taken the Spout Podcast on the road for a special episode featuring Louis Tomlinson in front of an invite-only studio audience! Starting your music career as part of one of the world’s most popular boy bands is a fantastic way to make a name for yourself, but what happens next? Louis sits down with Spout host Erik Zachary and some devoted 'Louies' to talk about the pursuit of perfection, his music festival, future tour, soccer, the difference between his second album and his debut...

In 2013, an unlikely rapper catapulted to fame by popping tags while wearing an oversized fur coat, convincing millions of fans worldwide to go to the “Thrift Shop.” Macklemore continued his success by churning out several hits (including a pride anthem), winning a controversial Grammy award, getting married, and becoming a father. Nearly a decade later, the Seattle native is making a comeback with new music, a new tour, and a new lease on life following some public battles with addiction....

Keke Palmer has questions for days about everything under the sun. From the existential to the inconsequential. From pop culture to pop science. From the meaning of life to the meaning of W.A.P. From life in outer space to “Where is Tom from MySpace?“ And everything in between. Because Baby, this is Keke Palmer; she is here for all of it! Each week, the multi-talented Keke takes you down the rabbit hole on a topic she cannot stop obsessing over. She’ll also get deep with special guests,...

Very few artists can claim their music has 31 billion global streams. Even fewer artists have had multiple albums become certified 2x platinum. But this artist has exerted an impact beyond their music and even beyond the Grammy nominations (which is accomplishment enough). This artist aspired for even more, and has been named one of Time's Most Influential People, is starring in a series of feature films, and has become a NY Times Best-Selling author. In this episode of the Spout Podcast,...

With the internet birthing new stars every day, it's hard to stand out from the pack, but every once in a while, one of those stars turns into a supernova. Internet-savvy Montero Lamar Hill (better known as Lil Nas X) went from dropping out of college and sleeping on his sister's floor to winning Grammy Awards in the span of only a single year. The super creative, sometimes controversial artist joins us for a second time to spout off on gaming, touring, fashion, fans, tour bus life, gas...

It’s an undeniable fact that Charlie Puth is a certified hitmaker. Charlie, who’s last studio album was 2018’s "Voice Notes," has spent the past couple years teasing a new album to his almost 20 million followers on Tik Tok. Dropping snippets of his upcoming songs has created a fever pitch in fans clamoring for new music, sending recently released singles like "Light Switch" and “Left and Right” straight up the Billboard charts. Now the wait is finally over with the highly anticipated...

While most people see the excitement of Country Music stardom, few can personally understand the trials and tribulations that litter the path of stardom better than Little Big Town. The multiple Grammy, Emmy, and Billboard award winners sit down with us for a fun and entertaining conversation with host Josh 'Bru' Brubaker. The Country quartet spouts off on Fashion Week, male rompers, Marvel movies, their beef with Susan Sarandon, why they don't have a lead singer, tour bus tales with...

You probably know Jax, who has racked up close to 12 million followers on TikTok, as the songwriter who penned the anthem “Victoria's Secret.” The self-acceptance hit has resonated with countless people worldwide struggling with their own body image and the relentless pressure to conform. Jax brings that same infectious energy on the newest Spout episode, joining host Tamara Dhia to spout off about more than just the song that inspired so many. She shares her journey from babysitter to...

While Australia often brings to mind pristine beaches, kangaroos, and cool accents, several well-known musicians come from the land down under. From the Bee Gees to The Kid LAROI, Australian artists have significantly impacted the music industry. Vance Joy is one Aussie that has thrown another hit on the barbie. In this episode, Vance Joy spouts off on his time as a footballer, his secret musical focus group, how he feels meeting other famous people, Spanish wine, recording an album over...

Demi Lovato is a multi-decade, multi-talented, multi-media global superstar. Starring in dozens of television shows and films, releasing seven studio albums, touring the world several times over, and mentoring future artists on The X Factor, all before turning 30, are accomplishments out of reach to most people. Still, few are built for it, and sometimes even those who are can crumble under the pressure. Demi joins host Tamara Dhia to explain the deep connection between her album and her...

While Lizzo’s new album Special has only been out for 3 days we are already declaring it a no skip classic! In our “Special Special” Lizzo shares the meaning and purpose behind each remarkable song. Hear from the Grammy winner herself for the third time on the Spout podcast as she tracks through what we consider her best written, most dynamically delivered, and culturally important release to date. Plus, as is always the case when Lizzo joins us, she drops gems beyond her music. She shares...

Every year there is a Song of the Summer, and this year’s has to be 'Sunroof' from Nicky Youre. Growing up in California has left an indelible imprint on his music, but there is more to this O.C. native than a song that went viral on TikTok. In this episode, Nicky spouts off on more than what he's famous for, telling all about his years in business school, revealing his aspirations of becoming a pilot, why water polo is his go-to sport, and the deal behind his unique last name (that we...

Becoming a member of one of the world’s most successful boy bands and graduating to one of the world’s biggest solo pop stars is no easy feat. It takes more than talent, good looks, and charisma, all of which Harry Styles has in spades. It also takes dedication, hard work, and something special that only comes along once in a generation. The French describe it as "Je ne sais quoi," but whatever “it” is, it’s like lightning in a bottle, and Harry is that lighting. In this event episode of...

Camila Cabello has been in the spotlight for close to a decade. We saw her rise from an X-Factor contestant to Fifth Harmony member to a chart-topping solo career and even turn into a fairytale princess as Cinderella. Interestingly when we sat down with Camila, she made us forget about her billions of streams, her duets with MGK and Ed Sheeran, or any version of her famous persona. In this week's episode, the Cuban-born superstar spouts off with host Erik Zachary on being an introvert...

With a last name like Dior, you might expect to hear about fashion this episode, but Iann Dior spouts off about everything but. Iann joins Spout host Nick Major to talk skateboarding injuries, what it's like to be friends with MGK, the benefits of therapy, hating sushi, Tim Burton, his aspirations to become a director, and dealing with the passing of a friend. Plus, the genre-bending artist explains the full story of how his name came to be, why J. Cole is his inspiration, and more!

Gayle joins us for another spout off session! In her second appearance, she reveals advice for excelling in any creative field and also explores the unique challenges she faces when writing songs with curse words. Stay tuned to hear Gayle dish on the pressures of a debut album, reveal all about her tattoos, her inspiration that is Aretha Franklin, and her surprising debate with host Erik Zachary about America's best pizza.

Whenever Lizzo joins us, we know she’ll hit us with some gems, and that we might need to have our finger on the bleep button!In her second appearance on the Spout Podcast, Lizzo spouts off with host Tamara Dhia on her new album, tour, TV Show, clothing line, and her rumored collaboration with Harry Styles. She also goes beyond the music as she talks with us about childhood nicknames, becoming a CEO, the importance of prayer and mediation, and shares a beautiful perspective on loving yourself...

Eddie Benjamin, born Edward George Hendrix Benjamin, hails from Australia. With a name like that, a music career was destined. Since moving to the United States, Eddie has worked with Megan Trainor, Diplo, Labrinth, Shawn Mendes, and many others. While some may just know Eddie as the boyfriend to actress, dancer, and model Maddie Ziegler, his name will soon be synonymous with Justin Bieber’s Justice Tour, where he’s the opening act.In-between shows with The Biebs, Eddie caught up with us to...