Alex and Danny pull the curtain back on what it takes to create a podcast and dissecting the algorithm. Along the way they have important conversations about society, owning a small business, mental health, creative work and tacos. Join them on their journey of creating a podcast and maybe learn from their mistakes too.
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MI HWY, hosted by Zebb Luster and produced by Emma Golden, highlights the road to success of some of the industry's biggest trailblazers.
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Social Anxiety, Awkward Moments, and Keeping It Cool
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Episode Summary In this episode of Taco Chats & Laugh Attacks, Alex and Danny dive into the world of social anxiety, overthinking, and those all-too-familiar awkward moments that make us cringe. They share personal stories, humorous takes on navigating social interactions, and practical strategies to keep cool under pressure. Whether it’s sitting t…
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Decoding Social Media Algorithms and the Rise of AI as the Stuff of Nightmares
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In this episode of Taco Chats and Laugh Attacks, we dive into the wild world of social media algorithms and the growing influence of AI in shaping our online experiences. From how platforms decide what you see to the role of artificial intelligence in content curation and creativity, we break it all down with humor and practical insights. Whether y…
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Creative Flow and the Art of Learning About Ourselves
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In this episode of Taco Chats and Laugh Attacks, Danny and Alex dive into the concept of creative flow, a state where individuals become fully immersed in their creative process. They discusses how being in this state makes the rest of the world fade away, how we fear life without it and what we can do to recognize the different layers creativity s…
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Navigating Content Creation: Avoiding Burnout and Chasing Authenticity
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In this episode of "Taco Chats and Laugh Attacks," we explore the challenges of content creation, discussing the risks of burnout when chasing likes and followers. We delve into the pressure from platforms to constantly produce and adapt, like incorporating video into uploads. Join us as we share personal experiences, humorous anecdotes, and practi…
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Phubbing, Techno-Stress, and Our Creative Podcast Journey
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We have a neat discussion on techno stress and phubbing, two digital dilemmas that impact us all. We'll also share behind-the-scenes stories of starting our podcast, including creative inspirations and the business side of things. It's a fun and insightful look at balancing technology and creativity. Understanding Techno Stress: Learn about the con…
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Mental Health for Men and Navigating Therapy for the First Time
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Hello friends! In our first episode, we dive into the challenges men face when seeking therapy and mental health support. From the reluctance to open up to the intricacies of finding the right therapist, we explore various aspects of men's mental health. We discuss personal experiences, societal expectations, and practical strategies to manage and …
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Viral country artist, Trey Lewis, sits down with his manager, Alex Cape, to discuss the road to success they discovered through working together during a pandemic. Together they break down Trey Lewis' journey to sobriety, his passion for songwriting and performing, and the sacrifices he made to get to the spot he is. Lewis recently signed a record …
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Today is all about women empowerment in the music industry. We are joined by Cris Lacy, Executive VP of A&R for Warner Music Nashville, and Lynn Oliver-Cline, founder and CEO of River House Artists. Together they chat about their longtime career across genres, cities, and positions in the entertainment industry. They touch on discovering superstars…
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NBC'S "The Voice" winner and Big Machine recording artist, Danielle Bradbery, talks about life in the entertainment industry starting at the young age of sixteen. She touches on how to run a business as an artist, the importance of social media, streaming, and life before success. This podcast is hosted by Zebb Luster and Produced by Emma Kate Gold…
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EP. 8: Ashland Craft, Lainey Wilson, Faren Rachels, Kasey Tyndall
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We have the ultimate girl squad here to chat music industry wisdom. Ashland Craft, Lainey Wilson, Faren Rachels, and Kasey Tyndall are some of Nashville's hottest rising female artists and songwriters who will be household names for many years to come. Not only are they extremely talented and successful, they are also best friends (and some, roomma…
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Matt Overton, long snapper for NFL's Tennessee Titans, chats with us about earning his spot in the professional football league (and the trials and tribulations that came with it). Overton has also been apart of teams such as the Seattle Seahawks, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Los Angeles Chargers. Although he has had a successful career as a long snap…
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Join us as we chat with #1 hit "Some Girls" singer Jameson Rodgers and multiple hit songwriter/artist Hunter Phelps. Jameson and Hunter are frequent co-writers (and best friends) who met when they moved to town, and have gone on to write songs for some of country's biggest trailblazers. Jameson is a Columbia and River House Artists recording artist…
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Finally back in person! Join us as we chat with brothers Jordan Davis and Jacob Davis about what it's like conquering the music industry at the same time, and joining forces to share their success. Jordan Davis is a Universal recording artist with several #1 hit songs, and Jacob Davis is a former artist turned hit songwriter who cowrote a number of…
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EP. 4: Ashley McBryde & Nicolette Hayford
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*Quarantine ZOOM Series* Grammy nominated artist and songwriter, Ashley McBryde, and seasoned hit-songwriter Nicolette Hayford, join us to talk about their longtime friendship and creative partnership, on the fourth episode of the MI HWY Podcast. This duo met at a critical point in their songwriting journey, and together have created some of Ashley…
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*Quarantine ZOOM Series* Reality TV star, Mattie Lynn Breaux, joins us to talk about life on and off the camera, on the third episode of the MI HWY Podcast. She dives into her appearances on shows such as MTV's The Challenge, Floribama Shore, and Party Down South. She is currently on the third season of The Challenge. Mattie gives us insight of how…
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EP. 2: Mitchell Tenpenny & Kristen Dowling
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Platinum recording artist and country singer, Mitchell Tenpenny, joins us with his manager and business partner, Kristen Dowling, on the second episode of the MI HWY Podcast. Together, they talk about Mitchell's life growing up in Nashville with family working in the music industry, how they met/started working together, and their rise to success. …
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Chrissy Metz joins us on the first episode of the MI HWY Podcast to talk about her life leading up to being an actress and now music artist. Chrissy shares stories about how she's dealt with struggles in her life, as well as her team and those who inspire her. This podcast is sponsored by Regions Bank.…
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