We Flew Off The Page: A Songwriting Podcast

Josh Ritter is a successful and celebrated songwriter, and I feel convinced after my conversation with him that his songwriting is so good, in part, because he does not particularly care about being successful or celebrated. As he once wrote in “Snow is gone”, “I'm singing for the love of it / Have mercy on the man who sings to be adored”. I loved talking to him. Intro (0:00) This episode is sponsored by sponsors: (0:35) Opening Interview with Josh: (2:40) Song #1: (22:30) Song #2: (38:20) One Cool Thing: (1:01:40) Farewell and Links: (1:05:06) Links! Josh Ritter * New album, “Heaven, or Someplace as Nice” [https://orcd.co/jrhosan?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaYYer3G4CJLwdyHjlyGRHEv7fUQ20NGwopDhCcSR4Bm3aTv_8LpkEmtYM_aem_TVni7lLRry6kh3XSQdG04g] * Website [https://joshritter.com/] * Bandcamp [https://joshritter.bandcamp.com/album/heaven-or-someplace-as-nice] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6igfLpd8s6DBBAuwebRUuo?si=2wk4g30EQ-aELHcVVRyVwA] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/joshritter/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic/] We Flew Off The Page * Join the Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/muhammadseven] * All links [https://linktr.ee/wfotppod] Muhammad Seven * All links [https://linktr.ee/muhammadseven] Other Links * M7’s old tweet to Josh [https://x.com/muhammad7even/status/960849753599823873] * Ritter with Joe Pug on “The Working Songwriter” [https://soundcloud.com/twspodcast/josh-ritter] * Ritter with Ben Opipari on “Songwriters on Process” [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LYs02YvsE3bCo5m7L8z5F?si=fb60b0a27b0a4ce5] * Al Pacino on The NY Times’ “The Interview” podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f1P5x47poA] * The RV tournament app [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/remote-viewing-tournament/id1451894531]

Josh Ritter is a successful and celebrated songwriter, and I feel convinced after my conversation with him that his songwriting is so good, in part, because he does not particularly care about being successful or celebrated. As he once wrote in “Snow is gone”, “I'm singing for the love of it / Have mercy on the man who sings to be adored”. I loved talking to him. REGARDING THE VIDEO VERSION OF THE SHOW: You'll notice that I've released this episode in both audio and video format. I assumed that it would not publish on podcatchers that don't support video, but it has. If you're using overcast (or a similar podcatcher) and would like the video version, just look for the show on YouTube, it's easiest to find the video there. If you're sticking with audio, switch over to the audio version of this episode, it has slightly more content. :) M7 Intro (0:00) This episode is sponsored by sponsors: (0:35) Opening Interview with Josh: (2:40) Song #1: (22:30) Song #2: (38:20) One Cool Thing: (1:01:40) Farewell and Links: (1:05:06) Links! Josh Ritter * New album, “Heaven, or Someplace as Nice” [https://orcd.co/jrhosan?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaYYer3G4CJLwdyHjlyGRHEv7fUQ20NGwopDhCcSR4Bm3aTv_8LpkEmtYM_aem_TVni7lLRry6kh3XSQdG04g] * Website [https://joshritter.com/] * Bandcamp [https://joshritter.bandcamp.com/album/heaven-or-someplace-as-nice] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/6igfLpd8s6DBBAuwebRUuo?si=2wk4g30EQ-aELHcVVRyVwA] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/joshritter/] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic/] We Flew Off The Page * Join the Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/muhammadseven] * All links [https://linktr.ee/wfotppod] Muhammad Seven * All links [https://linktr.ee/muhammadseven] Other Links * M7’s old tweet to Josh [https://x.com/muhammad7even/status/960849753599823873] * Ritter with Joe Pug on “The Working Songwriter” [https://soundcloud.com/twspodcast/josh-ritter] * Ritter with Ben Opipari on “Songwriters on Process” [https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LYs02YvsE3bCo5m7L8z5F?si=fb60b0a27b0a4ce5] * Al Pacino on The NY Times’ “The Interview” podcast [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9f1P5x47poA] * The RV tournament app [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/remote-viewing-tournament/id1451894531]

Lizzie No brings her whole bold, beautiful self to this episode, speaking openly about her process as an artist, life, love, liberation and more. M7 and Lizzie tear up on a few occasions. They also laugh! And immerse themselves in two songs from Lizzie’s newest album, Halfsies. Intro (0:00) This episode is sponsored by Strawberries: (0:57) Opening Interview with Lizzie: (6:13) Song #1: (35:32) Song #2: (55:40) One Cool Thing: (1:21:10) Farewell and Links: (1:24:00) Links! Lizzie No * Website [https://www.lizzieno.com/] * Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32290539] * Bandcamp [https://lizzieno.bandcamp.com/album/halfsies] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/32iM5mg9ke0SyutYzWwkbM?si=yjgUxPikRSiRWirGc7-U9A] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lizzie.no] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/lizzie.no/] We Flew Off The Page * Join the Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/muhammadseven] * All links [https://linktr.ee/wfotppod] Muhammad Seven * All links [https://linktr.ee/muhammadseven] Other Links * Lizzie No talking about “Halfsies” on the Basic Folk Podcast episode 250 [https://open.spotify.com/episode/63VAejtyzaYzvpBeTfHmrd?si=5ba6a43deb794012] * Lizze No article in No Depression, January 2024 [https://www.nodepression.com/spotlight-lizzie-no-takes-hold-of-possibility-in-music-and-beyond/] * Information on The Abortion Pill from Planned Parenthood [https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion/the-abortion-pill] * “Yellowface” by R.F. Kuang [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62047984-yellowface]

Fans of the banjo! Fans of punk and folk and poetry! Fans of awesome, brilliant women! (I should have all of you at this point). This month’s guest is one half of the band “The Lowest Pair”, songwriter and all around great hang Kendl Winter. The two songs we discuss in this episode are totally unlike any other songs I’ve had on the show and this is one great episode. Don’t miss it and don’t miss Kendl’s brand new album of banjo instrumentals, “Banjo Mantras”, Available in some awesome different vinyl covers, if that kind of thing tickles your fancy. Intro (0:00) Opening Interview with Kendl: (3:53) Song #1: (25:56) Song #2: (53:01) One Cool Thing: (1:07:58) Farewell and Links: (1:12:16) Links! Kendl Winter * Website [https://www.thelowestpair.com/] * Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/KendlWinter] * Bandcamp [https://kendlwinter.bandcamp.com/album/banjo-mantras] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/32iM5mg9ke0SyutYzWwkbM?si=yjgUxPikRSiRWirGc7-U9A] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/winterkendl] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KendlWinter] We Flew Off The Page * Join the Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/muhammadseven] * All links [https://linktr.ee/wfotppod] Muhammad Seven * All links [https://linktr.ee/muhammadseven] Other Links * “When They Dance The Mountains Shake” Official Music Video [https://youtu.be/hPmUevabXvI?si=ecJtpFmXjDnQHYO5] * Mary Gauthier, “Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting” [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54860396-saved-by-a-song] #podcast #banjo #olympia #olympiawashington #americana #punk #arkansas #folkmusic #songwriting

May’s episode features wanderer, Bulgarian heritage harmonizer, and wonderful songwriter Louisa Stancioff. Her new album “When We Were Looking” is out everywhere. Intro (0:00) Opening Interview with Pamela: (3:05) Song #1: (31:46) Song #2: (55:16) One Cool Thing: (1:10:48) Farewell and Links: (1:17:40) Links! Louisa Stancioff * Website [https://www.louisastancioff.net/] * Bandcamp [https://louisastancioff.bandcamp.com/] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/57bd2dcysq88J5fleUcS57?si=O907x_WsT5iW2OP735oUrQ] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/lou_wee_za] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/stanciofflouisa] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@louisastanchoff] We Flew Off The Page * Join the Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/muhammadseven] * All links [https://linktr.ee/wfotppod] Muhammad Seven * All links [https://linktr.ee/muhammadseven] Other Links * Steven van Betten [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Txt8BxMl4npWRDxQAKvX7?si=E9emyThcRXyU-noUW42SPQ] * Iranian Mythical Creatures Card Game [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yS3nIkRM0lY]