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Rough Pumpkins

Podcast by Travis Gray

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Rough Pumpkins with Travis Gray is a hangout for anyone who accidentally built a life outside the traditional 9-to-5. After 15 years on the road as a working musician, Travis sits down with fellow artists, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs to swap stories about the highs, lows, chaos, triumphs, and questionable decisions that come with chasing a life on your own terms.Some episodes are hilarious. Some get real. Most are both.If you’ve ever slept in a van, quit a “real job,” followed a wild idea, or wondered how the hell anyone makes a creative life work… this is your place.Rough Pumpkins with Travis Gray“Real stories from people who should’ve gotten real jobs.”

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12 episodes

episode Episode 11: Travis Solo 1 artwork

Episode 11: Travis Solo 1

Ten episodes in, and I’m starting to realize this whole “just make great music and everything will work out” idea… isn’t exactly how it goes anymore. In this solo episode, I’m riffing on what it actually feels like to be an independent musician right now — writing songs, playing gigs, trying to grow an audience, and learning the social media/content game whether you like it or not. I talk about the stuff artists don’t always say out loud: the pressure to post, the weird relationship between art and algorithm, and figuring out how to stay creative without losing your mind. I also get into vocal health myths, songwriting rules (and when to break them), unpopular gig opinions, and some of the realities of being a working musician in 2026. This one’s more off-the-cuff. Just me talking honestly about where I’m at, what I’m learning, and what I’m still trying to figure out. If you’re a musician, songwriter, or creative person trying to make this whole thing work... this episode’s for you. New episodes every week. — Travis https://youtube.com/@roughpumpkinspodcast?si=D0hwyyaWNi2mrCwI

5 Feb 2026 - 57 min
episode Episode 9: Rich Derbyshire artwork

Episode 9: Rich Derbyshire

In this episode, I sit down with Rich Derbyshire, bass player for Wild Adriatic/ Andy Frasco and the UN, for a grounded, honest conversation about musicianship, taste, and what it actually means to jam. We talk about why real jamming isn’t about showing off chops, but about listening, understanding the room, and knowing when less is more. Rich breaks down how knowing your instrument — and knowing your role — shapes better musicians and better bands. We also get into: * The difference between playing at music and playing with people * Why taste and restraint matter more than speed * Learning to hear genres, keys, and feel in real time * Growing as a bass player and a bandmate * Choosing a life in music when stability was an option Rough Pumpkins- real stories from people who should have gotten real jobs.  🎧 New episodes every Thursday 📍 Recorded in Upstate New York https://youtube.com/@roughpumpkinspodcast?si=D0hwyyaWNi2mrCwI

22 Jan 2026 - 1 h 55 min
episode Episode 7: Hannah Williams artwork

Episode 7: Hannah Williams

In this episode of Rough Pumpkins, Travis sits down with Hannah Williams, a mural artist based in Glens Falls, to talk about the deeper realities of living a creative life. Hannah shares what it’s like to paint murals in public spaces, where the work doesn’t happen in isolation and the community becomes part of the process. The conversation explores creative identity, purpose, and what happens when art isn’t just something you do — it’s part of how you survive, connect, and make sense of the world. They talk about staying rooted, showing up in real life, and why putting yourself out there still matters long after the paint dries. This episode is for artists, musicians, and creatives who think about who they are without their work — and whether that’s even possible. 🎨 Topics include: * Painting murals in public spaces * Art as identity, not just a career * Community connection and word-of-mouth * Creative purpose and longevity * What it means to truly “show up” as an artist www.hwilliamsart.com for Hannah's Full collection 🎧 New episodes every week of Rough Pumpkins. https://youtube.com/@roughpumpkinspodcast?si=D0hwyyaWNi2mrCwI

8 Jan 2026 - 1 h 56 min
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