S6 Ep 1 Vaden Lewis of the Toadies

S6 Ep 5 Jordan Maddox

Jordan Maddox is the social media manager and media editor for the Dallas Observer. She started as an intern tasked with building their TikTok from scratch and eventually turned that into a full-time career covering Dallas's food, music, and culture scene. We talk about her path from small-town East Texas to working in Dallas media, what the job actually looks like behind the scenes, and her thoughts on where local news is headed. We cover: - Growing up in Henderson, TX and finding journalism via Gilmore Girls - Starting the Observer's TikTok account as a college intern - What goes into creating content before you ever hit record - Balancing social media, ethics, and community in local news - Why she believes local news should always be free and accessible Jordan Maddox [https://www.instagram.com/jordan.maddoxx/] Dallas Observer [https://www.instagram.com/dallasobserver/] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 4 Christian Chavarria

What does it take to build a music scene from the ground up? Christian Chavarria has been doing it for over 30 years. He's the owner of The Creatives Factory in Dallas and the Executive Director of the Downtown Dallas Arts and Music Festival. We talk songwriting, artist development, the music business, and why Dallas is one of the most exciting creative cities in the country right now. The Creatives Factory [https://linktr.ee/thecreativesfactory?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn5gVH49asp7U-De2b8UNf15RZMPomfgIBK41QLxRBcm2sqFp9HdPAduTgIvc_aem_AR5mi2kcEsXsHRJFruYRxA] Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival [https://linktr.ee/ddallasamf?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnWwzRMhfJ8aHJsGsdUdNoqmT7xzGbCSY6u1vmV7i6gTjr1arh16SDgOwGV60_aem_qr4mrq5tXLSF1ja1fqDNZA] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 3 Jim Suhler

This week on The Dallas Famous Podcast, we sit down with legendary Dallas guitarist Jim Suhler. Known for his longtime band Monkey Beat and for serving as guitarist for George Thorogood since 1999, Jim shares stories from decades on the road playing clubs, theaters, and massive stages around the world. We talk about his deep Dallas roots, the Texas blues scene, life as a touring musician, working alongside legends, and the path that led him from local stages to international tours. Jim also reflects on the influence of artists like Johnny Winterand the enduring power of blues and rock music. Stick around after the interview for a special performance of “Dallas” by Johnny Winter. 🎙️ The Dallas Famous Podcast spotlights the musicians, artists, and personalities that shape North Texas culture. [https://jimsuhler.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnamsjehjoBygWQsjNjhiME4BZD5k__BAzjLQH8EtEbYgTfbL3sxYoP2wX6RQ_aem_rsUQ7Kh5HAyTlh1ebbgUJA] Jim Suhler [https://jimsuhler.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnamsjehjoBygWQsjNjhiME4BZD5k__BAzjLQH8EtEbYgTfbL3sxYoP2wX6RQ_aem_rsUQ7Kh5HAyTlh1ebbgUJA] George Thorogood [https://linktr.ee/Georgethorogood?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnTDdsCdLTBW8CsBJTle7JLKMEAuEQAOIDDjXTDkFUtQP1p3rD45n-g_r6D0w_aem_S_mRKVArytueR35g1BVjZQ] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 2 Kathrine Paterson

Singer-songwriter Katherine Patterson, known as Kpat Music, joins the Dallas Famous Podcast. Fresh off winning Best Songwriter at the 2025 Dallas Entertainment Awards, she shares her journey from classical violin training to becoming a standout voice in the indie folk scene. In this episode, we get into her creative process, how she approaches songwriting, and what it takes to build an authentic artistic identity. Katherine also talks about the Dallas music scene, finding her audience, and the stories behind her music. If you’re into indie folk, singer-songwriters, or the Dallas music community, this is a conversation worth hearing. Katherine Paterson [https://katherinepatersonmusic.com/links?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnKJer7s-oYxoSYNhQZPxGANzT_AedIYLEDAT6WV4Bb0H3v3sD9Oy8PnUjb1g_aem_mwxO5YH-WgIB3RVoM5wLDg] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.

S6 Ep 1 Vaden Lewis of the Toadies

🎸Vaden Lewis of the Toadies joined us at the Loop, his rehearsal studio in Fort Worth, to talk about growing up a Fort Worth kid, how the Talking Heads and the Pixies cracked his world open, and the wild early days of the Toadies: from sweating it out in a metal storage unit to landing a deal with Interscope Records after a showcase at the Whisky a Go Go.We also dig into The Charmer, the band's brand-new album recorded with the legendary Steve Albini, a dream Vaden had since the very beginning that took nearly 30 years to finally make happen. And we get into what it took to build the Loop into the kind of place musicians actually want to show up to. Recorded at The Loop Artist Rehearsal Complex, [https://www.thelooptx.com/] Fort Worth Toadies [https://linktr.ee/toadies] Salim Nourallah⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://salimnourallah.com] - "Unstoppable" Theme Song (All Rights Reserved to Salim Nourallah) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Electrik Ants ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/Electrikants?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaQGHESl7UmePuIx-VfRhcTqUXDdtdOawLQlqAljLi0FTTQ7bGFCn7jhpM_aem_MMplBYrbvj87v_bONdz-QQ] - "Place To Be" Outro Theme (All Rights Reserved to Electrik Ants) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Andrew Sherman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/drewliophoto?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYdIqfkZUbyjOscRiC_uWR-OLi7I8W49USAl2L99RSn4TaQqh0Dr-H9pDg_aem_HJiBKCudc2CWzkopx0pdUA] - Your Host The Dallas Famous Podcast is supported by the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mullen & Mullen Music Project⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.mullenandmullen.com/]. The Music Project was created by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law Firm to champion the independent music scene in North Texas.