Arthur Alligood (Phoneswithchords)

Josaleigh Pollett & Jordan Watko

Holy Fool Podcast hosts Ben Sooy and Nick Webber are joined by Josaleigh Pollett and Jordan Watko, who write and release music together as "Josaleigh Pollett". Josaleigh and Jordan discuss the joys of working with a trusted and beloved creative partner, the strengths of the music scene in Salt Lake City, and how being an enthusiast for good music makes the lives of everyone around you better. josaleighpollett.bandcamp.com [http://josaleighpollett.bandcamp.com] Holy Fool is a Colorado-based nonprofit community of musicians and patrons who hold all things in common. Our mission is to provide encouragement, peer coaching, and strategizing help to musicians who are not yet financially independent. We lend resources, equipment, and micro grants to musicians in need. On the Holy Fool Podcast, we interview bands, songwriters, patrons, and others doing redemptive work in their music scenes. You can support Holy Fool at holyfoolco.com [http://holyfoolco.com]

Milwaukee emo band Barely Civil

Holy Fool Podcast host Ben Sooy is joined by Connor Erickson and Isaac Marquardt from Milwaukee emo band Barely Civil. They discuss the joys and struggles of being in a DIY band for over a decade, and how collective action and support is needed to ensure that art keeps getting made by working class people.  Barely Civil just released a split EP with fellow Milwaukee band Known Moons, available on their Bandcamp.  barelycivil.bandcamp.com [http://barelycivil.bandcamp.com] Holy Fool is a Colorado-based nonprofit community of musicians and patrons who hold all things in common. Our mission is to provide encouragement, peer coaching, and strategizing help to musicians who are not yet financially independent. We lend resources, equipment, and micro grants to musicians in need. On the Holy Fool Podcast, we interview bands, songwriters, patrons, and others doing redemptive work in their music scenes. You can support Holy Fool at holyfoolco.com [http://holyfoolco.com]

Florida Emo Band Walking Blue

Holy Fool Podcast host Ben Sooy is joined by James Thome and Jimmy Kildea from Florida emo punk band Walking Blue.  Walking Blue is a young band who takes the craft of songwriting, recording, and playing live seriously (even if they don’t take themselves that serious, they call their music “pajama pant emo flower rock”). They discuss the excitement of playing Warped Tour, the struggles of trying to be a band without going into debt, and the moment their parents started to believe in the dream of being in a rock band. walkingbluefl.com [http://walkingbluefl.com] Holy Fool is a Colorado-based nonprofit community of musicians and patrons who hold all things in common. Our mission is to provide encouragement, peer coaching, and strategizing help to musicians who are not yet financially independent. We lend resources, equipment, and micro grants to musicians in need. On the Holy Fool Podcast, we interview bands, songwriters, patrons, and others doing redemptive work in their music scenes. You can support Holy Fool at holyfoolco.com [holyfoolco.com]

Tim Foreman (Switchfoot, Bongo Chico)

In this episode of the Holy Fool podcast, host Ben Sooy and co-host Daniel Perez welcome Tim Foreman, a member of San Diego rock band Switchfoot and solo artist under the name Bongo Chico. They discuss the joy of music, the creative process, the dynamics of being in a band, and the challenges faced by musicians in the current industry. Tim shares insights on songwriting, the importance of community, and how to maintain a childlike curiosity in creativity. The conversation emphasizes the need for vulnerability, collaboration, and support among artists. switchfoot.com [http://switchfoot.com] bongochico.com [http://bongochico.com]  Holy Fool is a Colorado-based nonprofit community of musicians and patrons who hold all things in common. Our mission is to provide encouragement, peer coaching, and strategizing help to musicians who are not yet financially independent. We lend resources, equipment, and micro grants to musicians in need. On the Holy Fool Podcast, we interview bands, songwriters, patrons, and others doing redemptive work in their music scenes. You can support Holy Fool at holyfoolco.com [http://holyfoolco.com]

Arthur Alligood (Phoneswithchords)

Holy Fool Podcast hosts Ben Sooy and Nick Webber interview Arthur Alligood, otherwise known as Phoneswithchords.  We discuss Arthur’s creative process, his journey as a 20 year musician and songwriter, and how songwriting is just one manifestation of a life that’s getting more healthy and whole.  Phoneswithchords is a Tennesee-based lofi diy project which integrates influences from folk, Americana, slowcore, and pop rock. Phoneswithchords Bandcamp - phoneswithchords.bandcamp.com [http://phoneswithchords.bandcamp.com] Phoneswithchords Instagram - instagram.com/phoneswithchords [http://instagram.com/phoneswithchords] Holy Fool is a Colorado-based nonprofit community of musicians and patrons who hold all things in common. Our mission is to provide encouragement, peer coaching, and strategizing help to musicians who are not yet financially independent. We lend resources, equipment, and micro grants to musicians in need. On the Holy Fool Podcast, we interview bands, songwriters, patrons, and others doing redemptive work in their music scenes. You can support Holy Fool at holyfoolco.com [http://holyfoolco.com]