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Episode 60: Ben Morrison (of The Brothers Comatose), 'It was a slow burn with some really big leaps along the way.'
Feb 3, 2026
1h 12m 45s
Episode 59: Clay Street Unit & Mountain Grass Unit, 'The acoustic up-and-comers.'
Jan 20, 2026
1h 08m 01s
Episode 58: Bahamas, 'Being bored is the most important part of creativity.'
Dec 9, 2025
1h 10m 49s
Episode 57: Dan Tyminski, 'There's a freedom in what I sing now.'
Nov 25, 2025
1h 25m 53s
Episode 56: AJ Lee, 'If you don't get nervous before a show, something's wrong.'
Nov 11, 2025
1h 02m 43s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 2/3/26 |  Episode 60: Ben Morrison (of The Brothers Comatose), 'It was a slow burn with some really big leaps along the way.'✨ | musicband profile+4 | Ben Morrison | The Brothers ComatoseInside the Musician's Brain+1 | — | Ben MorrisonThe Brothers Comatose+4 | — | 1h 12m 45s | |
| 1/20/26 |  Episode 59: Clay Street Unit & Mountain Grass Unit, 'The acoustic up-and-comers.'✨ | acoustic musicbluegrass+3 | Clay Street UnitMountain Grass Unit | Osiris MediaClay Street Unit+2 | Denver | acousticbluegrass+5 | — | 1h 08m 01s | |
| 12/9/25 |  Episode 58: Bahamas, 'Being bored is the most important part of creativity.'✨ | songwritingcreativity+3 | Bahamas | Suno.comMy Second Last Album | — | Bahamascreativity+3 | — | 1h 10m 49s | |
| 11/25/25 |  Episode 57: Dan Tyminski, 'There's a freedom in what I sing now.'✨ | bluegrassmusic journey+4 | Dan Tyminski | Alison Krauss & Union StationLonesome River Band+4 | — | Dan Tyminskibluegrass+5 | — | 1h 25m 53s | |
| 11/11/25 |  Episode 56: AJ Lee, 'If you don't get nervous before a show, something's wrong.'✨ | bluegrass musicacoustic music+3 | AJ Lee | IBMA AwardsBlue Summit | — | AJ Leebluegrass+6 | — | 1h 02m 43s | |
| 10/28/25 |  Episode 55: Greg Ormont (Pigeons Playing Ping Pong), 'This is a true choose your own adventure.'✨ | musictouring+3 | Greg Ormont | Pigeons Playing Ping PongStringdusters+1 | — | Greg OrmontPigeons Playing Ping Pong+3 | — | 1h 18m 46s | |
| 10/14/25 |  Episode 54: Del McCoury, 'And that's how I met Bill Monroe!'✨ | bluegrass musicDel McCoury+3 | Del McCoury | The Del McCoury Band | — | bluegrassDel McCoury+3 | — | 59m 17s | |
| 9/30/25 |  Episode 53: Brittany Haas, 'This is gonna kick my ass so hard!'✨ | music careerfiddle playing+3 | Brittany Haas | Crooked StillPunch Brothers+1 | Louisville, KY | Brittany HaasPunch Brothers+6 | — | 1h 21m 16s | |
| 9/16/25 |  Episode 52: G. Love, 'The instinct to be different.'✨ | music evolutionG. Love+4 | G. Love | Epic RecordsOsiris Media+1 | — | G. Lovemusic business+5 | — | 1h 07m 30s | |
| 9/2/25 |  Episode 51: Tony Trischka, 'Every note is a beautiful note.'✨ | 5-string banjomusic innovation+3 | Tony Trischka | Osiris MediaEvery note is a beautiful note | — | Tony Trischka5-string banjo+3 | — | 1h 07m 45s | |
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| 8/7/25 |  Season 6 Trailer | Welcome back to another season of Inside the Musician's Brain! Premiering August 26, Chris will be in conversation with guests including Del McCoury, Dan Tyminski, Brittany Haas, G Love, Tony Trischka, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 2m 34s | ||||||
| 10/8/24 |  Episode 50: Taylor Goldsmith | This is episode 50, and today Chris is joined by Taylor Goldsmith - standout singer, songwriter and guitarist for the amazing band Dawes. Their new album 'Oh Brother' just dropped, and Taylor breaks down the vision and songwriting process behind the project. He gets into the evolution of his process over the years, and how he's found his voice as a writer, leading to more personal, impactful songs. Taylor also talks about his approach to productivity, balancing the desire to have a wide knowledge base on writing and production with the ability to decide on a direction and go with it, ultimately allowing you to not get stuck, finish your work and get it out there. This is great experiential advice for any creator! Just like that, another season of the podcast is complete - thx so much for tuning in, and I'll see you bacon here in a few months, when we go back inside the musician's brain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 00m 59s | ||||||
| 9/24/24 |  Episode 49: Larkin Poe | This week on the podcast, Chris is joined by Grammy winning sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell, the dynamic duo behind roots rock powerhouse Larkin Poe. Early in their career, Rebecca and Megan were 2/3 of the Lovell Sisters, a progressive acoustic band that was making waves in the bluegrass world before changing their sound, rebranding and starting their journey as Larkin Poe. Now well established in the blues/rock world, they are building a loyal fanbase drawn to their incredible musicianship, vocal harmonies and songwriting. In this conversation, Megan and Rebeccs break down the vision behind their career shift to start Larkin Poe and their amazing forthcoming record, 'Bloom.' They also offer some excellent advice for performers and players of all levels, in addition to some great stories from their many years on the road, including collaborations with some of the biggest names in popular music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 13m 56s | ||||||
| 9/11/24 |  Episode 48: Israel Nebeker | Chris' guest on episode 48 is Israel Nebeker, lead singer and songwriter of Oregon indie folk gem Blind Pilot. After an 8 year break between albums, Blind Pilot is back with an excellent new record, 'In the Shadow of the Holy Mountain.' Israel talks about that long break, his challenges writing new songs, how he got through the writing dry spell and ultimately how the new album came together. In the intro, Chris talks about the power of the mind and our ability to overcome obstacles and achieve new heights when we start believing in what we are doing. Just like almost everything else, it's a practice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 04m 10s | ||||||
| 8/27/24 |  Episode 47: Ani DiFranco | On today's episode of Inside the Musician's Brain, Chris is joined by musical icon Ani DiFranco. Ani discusses her experience performing on Broadway as Persephone in the hit Anais Mitchell musical Hadestown. She also breaks down her new album, Unprecedented Sh!t, from the songwriting to the shift in production and sound. Ani shares some great thoughts on the power of stories, which can entrap us or set us free depending on how we understand them, and she also talks about her upcoming book, Show Up and Vote, which aims to inspire young voters. This is an eye opening talk with a musical legend, packed with great insight and experience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 02m 08s | ||||||
| 8/13/24 |  Episode 46: JJ Grey | Episode 46 of Inside the Musician’s Brain features standout soul singer-songwriter JJ Grey. JJ just released his first album in almost 10 years, ‘Olustee.’ The long hiatus happened naturally, as did the flood of songwriting that followed, and JJ takes us inside that process. He also talks in depth about his spiritual journey, the realizations he’s made along the way, and the role they play in his life and his art. This is a fascinating talk loaded with honesty and insight from a truly unique artist! Inside the Musician's Brain is hosted and produced by Chris Pandolfi. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee for Osiris Media. Production support by Matthew Fritz at Americana Vibes. Music by Chris Pandolfi. Art by Mark Dowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 18m 45s | ||||||
| 7/30/24 |  Episode 45: Mary Chapin Carpenter | Chris' guest on episode 45 is legendary singer-songwriter Mary Chapin Carpenter. After connecting on their shared love of dogs, this conversation explores many different aspects of Mary Chapin's long, successful career in music as a gifted writer, singer and performer. She breaks down her craft and reflects on the evolution of her career, including some great perspectives on how to keep inspiration flowing over many years, and the connective power of music. Mary Chapin has much wisdom to share! Inside the Musician's Brain is hosted and produced by Chris Pandolfi. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee for Osiris Media. Production support by Matthew Fritz at Americana Vibes. Music by Chris Pandolfi. Art by Mark Dowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 57m 05s | ||||||
| 7/16/24 |  Episode 44: Cris Jacobs | Episode 44 of Inside the Musician's Brain features an interview with the amazing Cris Jacobs. Cris is an outstanding singer/songwriter from Baltimore, MD, whose new album, 'One of These Days,' is already making waves. This talk goes deep into the creation of the album, including Cris' personal journey of reframing his relationship with music to rediscover the joy, overcome writer's block and put out something authentic and powerful. He also takes us inside his writing process and the meaning behind some of the lyrics on the new album. This is a story of self-discovery and perseverance and Cris Jacobs will leave you with plenty of inspiration! Inside the Musician's Brain is hosted and produced by Chris Pandolfi. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee for Osiris Media. Production support by Matthew Fritz at Americana Vibes. Music by Chris Pandolfi. Art by Mark Dowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 07m 45s | ||||||
| 7/2/24 |  Episode 43: Amigo the Devil | Today's episode features an interview with Amigo the Devil, a truly unique artist who straddles the line between folk and heavy metal with his banjo, his powerful voice, and his incredible original songs. Amigo (AKA Danny Kiranos) has built a fiercely loyal following with his brutally honest and sometimes dark perspectives that give a voice to what many experience in life. He takes us inside his unfiltered process, with a clear look at how he cuts through the noise and self-doubt to get to what matters in his art. Episode 43 also features a breakdown of the recent Bluegrass Generals Run in Denver, from bringing the band together (Chris Pandolfi, Andy Hall, Jarrod Walker, Emma Rose, Cris Jacobs & Sam Walker) to the endless show prep to the performances at Cervantes, which are always a highlight of the musical year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 19m 03s | ||||||
| 6/18/24 |  Episode 42: Bronwyn Keith-Hynes | On today's episode, Chris is joined by Grammy winner and two-time IBMA fiddle player of the year, Bronwyn Keith-Hynes. Known mainly for her work as a member of Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Bronwyn is one of the best fiddle players on the acoustic scene. She does an amazing job of taking us inside her learning process, and her strategies for improving. This is really good stuff! Bronwyn also gives an in depth look at her excellent new solo album, 'I Built a World,' which features her as a singer for the first time, as well as her experience playing with Molly Tuttle and developing as a performer. Inside the Musician's Brain is hosted and produced by Chris Pandolfi. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee for Osiris Media. Production support by Matthew Fritz at Americana Vibes. Music by Chris Pandolfi. Art by Mark Dowd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 06m 30s | ||||||
| 6/4/24 |  Episode 41: Jerry Douglas | Inside the Musician's Brain is back for Season 5, and joining Chris to kick things off is one of the titans of acoustic/roots music, Mr. Jerry Douglas. Now well established as the greatest dobro player ever, Jerry fought prejudices against the instrument in the early part of his career, ultimately establishing its place in bluegrass forever more. He takes us through his early collaborations with JD Crowe, Tony Rice, Ricky Skaggs, and other bluegrass legends - a seminal time for the growth and evolution of the music. Jerry would go on to become a member of Strength in Numbers, and later Alison Krauss and Union Station feat. Jerry Douglas, cementing his place as one of the most influential acoustic musicians ever. His insights on performance and recording, not to mention his stories about the history of the music, are endless! This is a must listen for anyone interested in the history of bluegrass, as well as musicians looking to up their game with sage advice from one of the best to ever do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 23m 03s | ||||||
| 10/10/23 |  Episode 40: Daniel Donato | On this week's episode, Chris chats with Nashville based guitar master Daniel Donato. After cutting his teeth at the honkytonks on lower Broadway, Donato is now out on his own and taking the world by storm with his new sound, 'Cosmic Country.' He takes us inside his world with an in depth look at his songwriting, his life and his vision for what's to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 04m 40s | ||||||
| 8/22/23 | Episode 39: The Milk Carton Kids | On today's episode, Chris is joined by The Milk Carton Kids - a successful duo with a sound and energy that's all their own. Much of the conversation revolves around the making of their brilliant new album, I Only See the Moon. After completing an initial version of the album, the band made the decision to scrap much of what they had and dig deeper to create something more powerful. Kenneth and Joey describe how that journey unfolded - an inspiring story about what makes any form of expression truly meaningful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 09m 38s | ||||||
| 8/8/23 | Episode 38: Mike Gordon | Today Chris is joined by the one and only Mike Gordon - bassist, singer & songwriter for the legendary rock band Phish. Mike goes deep into his musical journey, his peak experiences on and off stage and the making of his excellent new solo album, Flying Games. He also gives us an inside look at how Phish stays synchronous and continues to evolve after 40 years as one of the most influential bands in music history. This is an expansive interview that’s packed with inspiring experiences and advice for musicians and non musicians alike! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 31m 42s | ||||||
| 7/25/23 | Episode 37: Alison Brown | Alison Brown is a world-class banjoist, record label owner, and all around trailblazer in the music industry. Her performing/recording career has produced numerous amazing albums, collaborations, appearances and accolades. She's also created a successful record label (Compass Records) and become a leader in the music industry. Alison's excellent new solo album 'On Banjo' features an all star cast of musicians including the legendary Steve Martin, and covers a wide range of musical styles with ease and conviction. She covers it all in this great talk! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | 1h 04m 25s | ||||||
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