Paula Montondo

Paula Montondo

In this episode of Laurie Webb's Nashville I Once Knew, Steve Woods and I sit down with producer and entrepreneur Paula Montondo, and producer Brian David Hardin for stories from a Nashville music scene that few people ever got to see. Paula Montondo rose through the ranks as an A-list engineer and producer, working on major recording projects alongside industry veterans including Rob Feaster, Peter Wolf, Hank Jr. and more. From recording studios to radio and television, Paula shares her journey through the changing technological landscape of Music City. Joining the conversation is acclaimed producer Brian David Hardin, whose work includes collaborations with India.Arie, Oprah Winfrey, Quincy Jones, and many other influential artists and creators. Brian built a respected Nashville studio and became known for helping artists bring their most authentic performances to life. Also featured in this episode is filmmaker, musician, and storyteller Steve Woods. Known for his deep roots in Nashville's independent music scene, Steve brings his unique perspective on the artists, venues, and creative community that helped shape an unforgettable era in Music City history. Together, they pull back the curtain on studio culture, recording sessions, Music Row, creative risk-taking, and the relationships that shaped Nashville's music community. If you love behind-the-scenes music stories, legendary studios, great songwriting, and the people who helped build Nashville's creative legacy, this episode is for you.

Tommy Womack

What do Joan Jett, Taylor Swift, and a guy named “Wet Dog” have in common? Tommy Womack… & the side of the music industry nobody talks about. In this episode, Laurie Webb & Steve Woods sit down with one of Nashville’s most fearless rock storytellers—and a former stay-at-home dad—to laugh about the old days & unpack a career built on grit, instinct, and refusing to play it safe. Tommy gets real about: Joan Jett, Jackson Browne, Grimey's, Vegas Cocks, Todd Snider, Jesus, AI & Taylor Swift… Plus—New York stories, Bluebird connections, lost legends, and the kind of songwriting honesty you don’t hear much anymore. We also take a moment to reflect on the passing of songwriter Todd Snider, honoring his voice, his stories, and the mark he left on Nashville’s musical soul.