The Boston Chris Podcast

Ep. 184 - MEREDITH CRAWFORD - There’s a Light in Everything | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 184 featuring singer/songwriter Meredith Crawford originally from Chandler, TXWe chatted with Meredith about growing up near Tyler, TX, her musical genesis starting vocally in church, her lessons learned during her run of Texas Opries, going full time in the music business, finding boundaries for herself, her signature vocals, being a solo writer and learning to write with others, her role in the studio & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Meredith at https://meredithcrawfordmusic.com/Chapters:03:12: Theme Song03:54: Intro04:41: Texas Songwriters On The Rise09:20: Growing up in Chandler, TX11:14: Searching for acceptance12:13: Her incognito love of music early on14:11: Vocals, first instrument and the urge to write17:52: Church, Texas Opries & shaping her artistry20:32: Her different strategies as a songwriter22:39: The story behind her song “On A Greyhound”25:32: Pausing her dreams for her family29:25: Writing what you know and co-writing34:08: Being in the studio35:52: Transitioning to a full time artist42:55: Getting Married & Chris Rasco47:10: The story behind “Thrift Store Find”51:12: By The Numbers Starts51:48: Rapid Fire54:04: What the Heck?!56:20: Top 557:08: Mt. Rushmore57:36: Impactful59:59: The 2 things she is most grateful for1:00:15: Who is the ONE ARTIST she wishes everyone knew about?1:01:22: Who is Meredith Crawford?1:02:18: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 183 - ADEEM THE ARTIST - Buffoonery is Part of the Deal | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 183 featuring non-binary singer/songwriter Adeem the Artist originally from Gastonia, NCWe chatted with Adeem about growing up in North Carolina, their experience performing on cruise ships, how their parents prepare them for the world, their journey within their spirituality, ending up in Knoxville, TN, the story behind their incredible song "Rotations", being non-binary and what that means, being fearless both in content and in social media, their struggle with their mental health & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Adeem at https://www.adeemtheartist.com/Chapters:03:44: Theme Song04:25: Intro04:57: Growing Up in North Carolina06:04: Moving to New York State07:29: The different archetypes of people09:37: How did music find them as a younger person11:12: Their first instrument11:57: Creating right away15:03: Searching for perfection creatively16:44: Writing a song versus recording it18:06: A Cruise Ship Performer22:14: Their spiritual journey & unpacking their sexual identity27:45: Did their content change during their spiritual and sexual journey29:00: Being honest with their queerness36:28: What does non-binary mean to them46:41: Trying to make systemic change56:19: The story behind their song “Rotations”1:03:25: Imparting wisdom to their son1:14:21: Taking a social media hiatus & mental health1:25:50: By The Numbers Starts1:26:11: Rapid Fire1:27:52: What the Heck?!1:29:53: Top 51:30:37: Mt. Rushmore1:32:09: Impactful1:37:18: The 2 things they are most grateful for1:38:17: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wish everyone knew about?1:39:56: Who is Adeem The Artist?1:46:21: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 182 - D. VINCENT WILLIAMS - Making the Mood | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 182 featuring hit songwriter D. Vincent Williams originally from Lufkin, TXWe chatted with D. Vincent Williams about the incredible impact his mother had on his life, learning to embrace the letdowns, the UNBELIEVABLE story of his beginning in Nashville, The stories behind his hit songs "I'm Movin' On", "Oklahoma" & "Just Got Started Lovin' You", we go on a step by step journey into the beginning's of D. & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with D. Vincent at https://dvincentwilliams.com/Chapters:03:18: Theme Song03:58: Intro06:26: Growing up in Houston & East Texas08:02: D. Vincent’s musical foundation11:43: His first instruments15:22: Songwriting at 13 years old (Making the Mood)20:41: Being in a Rock Band in East Texas27:09: Music becoming a living28:45: Being in a diverse band genre wise impacting his writing later on30:33: The first time in Nashville34:13: The tug of war between writing and country band38:45: Nashville, a 6 Month Town? The Warner Chappell Deal46:15: His record deal with Columbia in 199552:41: “Hands of a Working Man” by Ty Herndon57:34: Writing songs stayed his passion through all his record deals58:34: “I’m Movin’ On”1:18:26: “Oklahoma” by Billy Gilman1:26:42: “Just Got Started Loving You”1:34:26: By The Numbers Starts1:34:49: Rapid Fire1:36:42: What the Heck?!1:38:30: Top 51:39:40: Mt. Rushmore1:41:21: Impactful1:44:16: The 2 things she is most grateful for1:46:38: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?1:48:00: Who is D. Vincent Williams?1:48:51: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 181 - SCOTT MILLER - Searching For The Truth | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 181 singer/songwriter Scott Miller with our very first special guest host Owen Tiner!Owen had a phenomenol, candid conversation with Scott about many songs and seasons of his career, how he uses line emphasis within his songs to drive the point home, how he became a doer rather than just a listener, being light-hearted and vulnerable in his art & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Scott Miller at https://thescottmiller.com/Chapters:02:36: Theme Song03:17: Intro05:10: Owen’s love of “Thus Always to Tyrants”08:01: What Scott has learned about himself through the creative process & being vulnerable11:31: Bruce Springsteen & the song “Lie I Believe”16:00: Scott’s Diction in his vocal delivery19:39: Going from listener to doer23:50: Talking about the song “Say Ho”25:05: Adam Carroll31:50: Giving his opinion in his music while trying not to be too serious & the gazoo36:15: Scott in the studio37:41: Ladies Auxiliary41:12: Sitting On Songs for a long time42:18: Boy Scouts46:40: One thing he wishes he had done and 1 thing he wishes he hadn’t48:46: By The Numbers Starts49:21: Rapid Fire51:06: What the Heck?!52:17: Top 552:47: Mt. Rushmore53:05: Impactful54:14: The 2 things she is most grateful for54:32: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?56:11: Who is Scott Miller?56:34: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0

Ep. 180 - RONNIE MCDOWELL - Fate Is a Hunter | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to Episode 180 featuring the legendary Ronnie McDowell originally from Portland, TN We chatted with Ronnie about being a Vietnam veteran, how Hank Williams began his love for music, how his musical path has always been intrisically connected to Elvis, his huge hit "The King Is Gone", the Texas legend Johnny Rodriguez, his Red, White & Blue Tour 2026 & Tons More!Make sure to follow along with Ronnie McDowell at https://ronniemcdowell.com/Chapters:01:06: Theme Song01:47: Intro02:35: Being a Vietnam veteran04:52: His Background in music05:52: His music being born in his vocals07:56: Being part of a large family09:26: Hank Williams & writing songs13:09: Elvis & The story behind “The King Is Gone”24:00: Doing tributes, mimicing vocally AND being a great songwriter & Elvis Projects27:40: Kin to Elvis?29:39: Ronnie McDowell touring in 202632:51: The story about “Thing About Texas” and Johnny Rodriguez35:30: “Thing About Texas”39:31: By The Numbers Starts39:45: Rapid Fire41:08: What the Heck?!44:30: Top 545:18: Mt. Rushmore46:01: Impactful47:46: The 2 things she is most grateful for48:04: Who is the ONE ARTIST they wish everyone knew about?48:21: Who is Ronnie McDowell?49:09: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0