Jake Isham on Filmmaking, Music, and the Entrepreneurial Artist Journey

Jake Isham on Filmmaking, Music, and the Entrepreneurial Artist Journey

Bubba Startz kicks off the episode by welcoming Jake Isham, delving into Jake's background and career achievements. They explore the influence of film school and music on his filmmaking journey, as well as his shift to commercial art, sharing valuable business lessons learned along the way. The discussion highlights the importance of repetition in honing skills and examines LA's impact on marketing strategies. Jake shares insights into tour planning and content creation, emphasizing the entrepreneurial side of artistry and the crucial business skills involved. The conversation touches on personal sacrifices in the industry, wrapping up with information on where to find Jake Isham online. (0:00) Introduction and Welcoming Jake Isham (0:41) Jake Isham's background and career milestones (2:00) Film school and music's impact on filmmaking (7:04) Transition to commercial art and business lessons (14:02) The role of repetition in skill development (20:54) LA's influence and marketing strategies (25:54) Tour planning and content creation (29:04) The entrepreneurial artist and business skills (32:11) Personal sacrifices in the industry (32:28) Closing remarks and where to find Jake Isham

Lisa Hall on Addiction Awareness, Community Impact, and Creative Advocacy

Bubba Startz chats with Lisa Hall about her journey and the inspiration behind "The Addict's Wake." They discuss the pharmaceutical industry's role in addiction, Hall's educational films for law enforcement, and innovative programs in incarceration facilities. Hall shares her goals and the impact of her work, including a documentary trailer's effect on incarcerated women. The episode also features indie musician Stella Ray, a look at social media's influence on indie artists, a spotlight on the local comedy scene, and insights with digital creator Max Rivers. It wraps up with sponsor mentions and a teaser for the next episode. (0:22) Introduction and Lisa Hall’s backstory (1:48) The Addict's Wake: Inspiration and focus (3:31) Pharmaceutical industry’s role in addiction (4:54) Educational films for law enforcement and communities (6:51) Innovative programming in incarceration facilities (8:14) Avey's Hope: Reaching younger audiences (11:08) Changing law enforcement perspectives on addiction (14:02) Goals and impact of Lisa Hall’s films (18:27) Effects of the documentary trailer on incarcerated women (22:54) Community-wide impact and personal challenges (25:20) Accessing Lisa Hall’s work and upcoming projects (28:10) Interview and live set with indie musician Stella Ray (42:30) Social media’s influence on indie artists (50:15) Local comedy scene spotlight (58:00) Behind-the-scenes with digital creator Max Rivers (1:06:20) Sponsor: Indie Sound Labs and Laugh Factory Comedy Club (1:08:45) Closing remarks and next episode teaser

Randy C. Moore: Songwriting, Nashville Insights, and the Journey Through Music

In this episode, Bubba Startz welcomes Randy C. Moore to explore his journey in the music industry. They begin with Randy's early life and his initial foray into music, including performances at Gilly's Nightclub. The conversation navigates through his continuous learning and songwriting evolution, emphasizing honest and personal expression. Randy discusses the challenges of writing for others and the commercialization of modern songwriting in Nashville. They touch on his influences, guiding principles, and the impact of travel and performing. Randy shares insights on life in Texas and rural living, details of his upcoming tour, and his new single. The episode wraps up with Randy's online presence and future travel plans. (0:00) Introduction, welcome, and guest introduction (0:58) Randy’s early life and beginnings in music (2:32) Early performances at Gilly’s Nightclub (6:35) Continuous learning and evolution in music (7:46) Songwriting growth and evolution (12:29) Honest and personal songwriting (17:17) Writing songs for others and related challenges (20:02) Commercialization, branding, and modern songwriting in Nashville (24:44) Influences and guiding principles (25:34) Traveling, performing, and its impact (27:26) Life in Texas and creative inspiration (29:03) Perspectives on rural living (30:16) Upcoming tour and music market insights (31:51) Randy’s online presence and new single (34:04) Closing remarks and travel plans

Unsigned Spotlight Live with Special Guests Hatten and Orliss

AJ and Michael Welcome you all to Unsigned spotlight with Special Guests Hatten and Orliss join the conversation, sharing their music backgrounds and influences. The discussion delves into sensory issues in drumming, songwriting, and collaboration. AJ and Michael recount how they met and their creative chemistry, describing their sound and influences. They play and discuss tracks like "Who Are You," "Ooyaya," and "Stop Your Crying," gathering audience feedback. The conversation touches on age perceptions in the music industry, comparing their sound to REM and Talking Heads, and exploring fashion and branding. The episode concludes with future tour plans and encouraging audience engagement. (0:00) Introduction, Unsigned Spotlight, and guest arrival (4:35) AJ and Michael: Guest introduction and casual conversation (9:47) Special guests Hat and Anolis join the show (12:03) Comparing sports and golf commentary with guests (15:48) Michael Cagle formally introduces Hat and Anolis (18:48) Hat and Anolis: Music backgrounds and influences (21:26) Anolis on sensory issues and drumming (26:28) Hat discusses songwriting and collaboration (29:33) Songwriting process with Anolis (32:37) How AJ and Michael met and began collaborating (38:02) First date, studio collaboration, and creative chemistry (41:02) Describing their sound and musical influences (44:38) Playing and discussing "Who Are You" (53:08) Playing and discussing "Ooyaya" (1:00:48) Audience feedback and compliments (1:01:37) Comparing their sound to REM and Talking Heads (1:06:31) Touring aspirations and perceptions of age (1:07:02) Introducing and discussing "Stop Your Crying" (1:10:12) Playing "Stop Your Crying" (1:14:22) Feedback and audience response to "Stop Your Crying" (1:17:56) Audience interaction and age discussions (1:20:01) Cher, Botox, and age in the music industry (1:27:18) Feedback on song featuring a standout guitar riff (1:30:00) Fashion, image, and branding in music (1:32:44) Story behind "Island Girl" (1:34:04) Playing "Island Girl" (1:37:36) Final feedback and encouragement for the artists (1:41:05) Closing thoughts and future outlook (1:41:28) Upcoming tour plans for Hampton and Allis (1:42:36) Encouraging audience engagement and social media (1:43:21) Future music

Don Worley on Law, Entertainment, and Balancing Creative Ventures

Bubba Startz introduces Don Worley, delving into his background and his intriguing transition from the entertainment industry to a legal career. They explore how Don balances his artistic pursuits with more traditional career paths, shedding light on his unique journey. The discussion highlights Don's efforts in training attorneys and the development of his program, "Power of Attorney." They also touch on Don's ventures in film production, showcasing his multifaceted career. The episode provides details on how to contact Don Worley and concludes with a word from the sponsor, Pure and Easy Tea. (0:00) Introduction and background of Don Worley (2:12) Don Worley's transition from entertainment to law (6:29) Balancing art and traditional careers (10:17) Training attorneys and developing "Power of Attorney" (13:04) Don Worley's ventures in film production (14:59) Contacting Don Worley (16:52) Sponsor: Pure and Easy Tea