Episode 9- Time Makes You Bolder

Wood, Wire, and Wisdom with Garret Woodward (EPISODE 2-INTERVIEW)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550058/fan_mail/new] Some people interview musicians.  Garret Woodward becomes friends with them.  This week, I sit down with acclaimed music journalist Garret Woodward to talk about the stories that happen long after the notebook closes. From writing for Rolling Stone and his beloved This Must Be the Place column to camping in Appalachia, finding community through music, and earning the trust of artists, Garret shares what it really takes to tell someone else's story with honesty and heart.  We also dive into the changing landscape of music journalism, the importance of curiosity, and why the best conversations rarely go where you expect them to.  Whether you're a music lover, an aspiring writer, or someone who simply appreciates a great story, this episode is packed with humor, insight, and plenty of unforgettable moments. Follow Garret's work and check out the links below to learn more.  Instagram @garretkwoodward www.smokymountainnews.com www.rollingstone.com Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550058/support] Thank you for listening to Starting Rumours: My Life as a Mockstar. Follow, share, and leave a review to help the show reach more listeners.  Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.  © 2025 Mekenzie Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

Question Mark Cobb? Glad You Asked (EPISODE 1-INTERVIEW)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550058/fan_mail/new] Mark Cobb has spent decades helping artists build careers, bands, and legacies -- but behind every great story is a balancing act between music, family, and figuring out what really matters.  In this episode of Starting Rumours: My Life as a Mockstar, Mark and I talk about creating something that lasts, the sometimes complicated relationship between music and politics, and what it takes to stay grounded while juggling life on and off the road. We also dive into the importance of community, finding your voice, and why success means different things at different stages of life.  Plus, Mark has put together a special playlist featuring songs he's played on over the years, and you'll find a link to it in the show notes.  So grab your headphones and join us for a thoughtful, funny, and honest conversations with one of music's true road warriors.  FOLLOW MARK COBB:  www.markcobb.com  @questionmarkcobb on Instagram LISTEN TO MARK'S PLAYLIST:  https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/m-discography/pl.u-MDAWq23sWyVakj [https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/m-discography/pl.u-MDAWq23sWyVakj] FOLLOW STARTING RUMOURS: www.rumoursatl.com @startingrumourspod on Instagram Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550058/support] Thank you for listening to Starting Rumours: My Life as a Mockstar. Follow, share, and leave a review to help the show reach more listeners.  Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.  © 2025 Mekenzie Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

UPDATE- TRADEMARK!!!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550058/fan_mail/new] Here's an update on the trademark filing.  Stay tuned for Season 2...coming JUNE 26TH! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550058/support] Thank you for listening to Starting Rumours: My Life as a Mockstar. Follow, share, and leave a review to help the show reach more listeners.  Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.  © 2025 Mekenzie Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

SEASON 1 FINALE BONUS EPISODE- Recap of Season 1

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550058/fan_mail/new] Welcome to the bonus video episode / Season 1 recap of Starting Rumours: My Life as a Mockstar. When I started this podcast, I thought I was just telling a story about the past. But this season became something bigger. This episode is a look back at the full journey — from the basement beginnings, to the chaos, the heartbreak, the fallout, and everything that came after. I’m revisiting the biggest moments from every episode, sharing where things stand now, and reflecting on what it means to finally tell this story in my own voice. This season has been about reclamation, clarity, and truth. And honestly? Healing. To everyone who listened, downloaded, followed, reviewed, shared, and reached out: thank you for helping bring this story to life. Your support has meant more than I can put into words. This bonus episode also gives a little glimpse into what’s ahead, including updates on the trademark journey, where the story goes from here, and what Season 2 may hold. If you’ve been here since the basement, thank you for riding this out with me. And if you’re just finding the story now — welcome to the aftermath. ✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next. #StartingRumours #PodcastRecap #MusicStorytelling #BehindTheMusic #SeasonFinale #BonusEpisode HfjT5fmYnxxGksFpjefW Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550058/support] Thank you for listening to Starting Rumours: My Life as a Mockstar. Follow, share, and leave a review to help the show reach more listeners.  Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.  © 2025 Mekenzie Zimmerman. All rights reserved.

Episode 10- After The Glitter Fades

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550058/fan_mail/new] When I started Starting Rumours: My Life as a Mockstar, I thought I was telling a story about the past. About the basement. The stages. The fame. The fallout. But somewhere along the way, this season became something else. It became reclamation. It became clarity. It became the first time I got to tell the story in my own voice — without interruption, without distortion, without glitter blinding the truth. In this season finale, I reflect on what happens after the lights go down. After the applause fades. After the headlines stop. What remains when the identity you built your life around no longer exists? This episode explores ambition, loyalty, loss, reinvention, and the quiet rebuilding that happens when no one is watching. It’s about motherhood, healing, and the unexpected peace that comes when you finally stop chasing the spotlight and start choosing yourself. Because sometimes the real story doesn’t begin onstage. It begins when you walk away. — ✨ Season One may be ending… but this isn’t goodbye. Season Two of Starting Rumours is coming soon — and we’re shifting from memoir to conversation. This next chapter will feature intimate, unfiltered interviews with artists, creators, and cultural voices about ambition, identity, reinvention, and what it really costs to chase a dream. If Season One was the story behind the curtain… Season Two pulls it all the way back. Stay subscribed. Stay curious. And stay a little bit legendary. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2550058/support] Thank you for listening to Starting Rumours: My Life as a Mockstar. Follow, share, and leave a review to help the show reach more listeners.  Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.  © 2025 Mekenzie Zimmerman. All rights reserved.