Best Ben Stauffer Podcasts (2025)

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Spencer Connatser And Folk 38:41

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6+ y ago38:41

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My friend Spencer joins me to talk about how where he grew up influenced the music he listens to and how he shares music with his family today. Featured Songs: My Blinded Heart - Mandolin Orange Misty - Caamp Murder in the City - The Avett Brothers Calling Long Distance - Matthew And The Atlas He's Fine - The Secret Sisters Father Mountain - Calexi…

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FNGRNLS And Aggressive Music 38:04

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Electronic musician FNGRNLS (Zach Shrout) joins me to talk about growing up a metal fan and expanding into other music with an edge as he developed his own craft. Featured Songs: Breathe - HAELOS KKS - Kool Savas Sister Electric - Saint Agnes Exhumed - Zola Jesus Say Hello - FuzzBy Sounds Good To Me Podcast

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Wild Harbors And Spontaneous Song Selections 46:19

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The band Wild Harbors (Chris And Jenna Badeker) joins me to talk about listening to music in the car as kids and stumbling upon new songs in different places. Featured Songs: Can't Help the Way I Feel - Lily & Madeleine Street Fighter Mas - Kamasi Washington I Just Wasn't Made for These Times - Kat Edmonson Then He Kissed Me - The Crystals Season's…

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Carl Wayne Meekins And His Country Influences 36:32

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My friend and songwriter Carl Wayne Meekins joins me to talk about how he became a Country music fan and how the genre influences his songwriting and his life. Featured Songs: Postcard From Paris - Glen Campbell Thought About You - Tim McGraw Don't Forget To Remember - Bee Gees Stripes - Brandy Clark A Better Place - Glen Campbell…

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Jordan Phillips of Apollo LTD and Mixing Nostalgia With Newness 50:51

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Jordan of Apollo LTD joins me to talk about making and enjoying music that hearkens back to earlier days but still feels in-the-moment. Featured Songs: Grant Green - Mr. Jukes feat. Charles Bradley Forgive You - Leon Bridges Once In A Lifetime - The Night Game Everyone Acts Crazy Nowadays - Unknown Mortal Orchestra Goodbyes - Jorja Smith Heavy, Cal…

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Season 1 Finale: New Discoveries 27:18

7+ y ago27:18

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On the Season 1 finale, Ben shares a few songs discovered from Spotify's recommendations based on the songs played during the season. We'll be back soon with Season 2. Happy Listening!

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Justin Morgan And Songs For Film & Television 53:32

7+ y ago53:32

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Songwriter and producer Justin joins me to talk about influences from Big Band to Punk and shares some music used in films, television shows, and commercials.

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Tracy Roberts And Aesthetic Pillows 48:13

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Organizational consultant Tracy joins me to talk about ambient music and how he uses it as his soundtrack for the workplace.By Sounds Good To Me

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Paul Duncan And Matching Your Mood 48:39

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Songwriter Paul joins me to talk about choosing music that fits your feelings as we listen to some of my favorite artists who are new to him.By Sounds Good To Me

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Caylea And Creating Emotion Through Music 34:21

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Artist, songwriter, and music producer Caylea joins me to talk about listening as both a creator and fan and how certain music makes her feel emotion.By Sounds Good To Me

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Aubrey Wickenheiser And BØRNS 30:55

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Music marketer Aubrey joins me to talk about the artist BØRNS and how his musical style and public image complement each other.By Sounds Good To Me

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Matt Ewald And A Musical Crisis 59:56

7+ y ago59:56

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Fellow German-American Matt joins me to talk about how country and '90s alternative music have influenced his tastes, and I try to help him in his pursuit of finding time to actively listen to music in a busy world.By Sounds Good To Me

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John Mays And His Pop Influences 1:13:43

7+ y ago1:13:43

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A&R man John Mays joins me to talk about growing up with ‘70s pop and how being a musician and record executive has influenced his listening habits. And John picks a mutual favorite for my “100 Albums Bucket List” selection.By Sounds Good To Me

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Alexander Wren And Singer-Songwriters 48:26

7+ y ago48:26

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Independent songwriter Alexander Wren joins me to talk about acoustic singer-songwriters and a little bit of soul. And Alex picks my first listen from the "100 Albums Bucket List" poster!By Sounds Good To Me

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Alyssa Kawata And Dance 29:12

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My good friend Alyssa joins me to talk about Dance and Pop music and how they intersect. We get a little nerdy and chat about “The Pop Drop!”By Sounds Good To Me