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Mike and Doug chat with Brady and Meg Parks about their music-making process and personal experiences.

Send us Fan Mail Mike and Doug sit down with the legendary Brady and Meg Parks from The National Parks to talk about writing and recording a new album on their own—late nights in a backyard studio, kids asleep inside, and songs coming together in a chaotic mess until something clicks. They get into co-writing as a couple, dropping ego, and letting the music be less polished and more real—crickets, mistakes, and all. The conversation also moves through faith transitions, band changes, and the ...

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Hosts: Mike, Doug

Guests: Brady Parks, Meg Parks

Topics covered

• music creation
• co-writing
• faith transitions
• band dynamics
• personal stories

Keywords

• music
• album
• co-writing
• faith
• chaotic process
• personal stories
• The National Parks

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Organizations: The National Parks

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