Why Most Artists Never Make It | Jake Luke

Why Most Artists Never Make It | Jake Luke

Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Music Industry Chaos 00:28 Podcast Intro & Sponsorship 01:21 Welcoming Jake Luke Back 01:46 Catching Up and Studio Memories 02:34 First Podcast Out of State 03:28 Life Updates: Moving to Nashville 04:46 Opportunities in Nashville 05:06 Big Releases and Touring 06:56 Creating the 911 Record 07:35 Hits From Simple Setups 08:17 Skill Over Equipment 09:27 Touring Stories: The Good and The Bad 13:09 Tour Mishaps & Industry Challenges 15:57 The Trap of Waiting for a Big Break 18:02 Building a Sustainable Career 21:33 Biggest Moments and Artistic Alignment 24:18 Timing, Readiness & Lessons Learned 27:32 What's Next: New Records and Business 29:23 Balancing Creative and Business Projects 31:01 Looking Ahead & Final Reflections 32:10 Message to the World & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Conversation with Yelawolf I'll Never Forget | Denham

Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Hook 01:31 Podcast Intro & Guest Welcome 03:41 Studio Catch-Up & Victor Wooten Story 04:39 Moving to Nashville: New Adventures 06:07 Balancing Life Between Nashville & South Dakota 08:22 Opportunities & Creative Community in Nashville 09:29 Funny Celebrity Encounters & Musical Growth 12:10 Sharing Deep Stories & Life Lessons 14:39 Upcoming Projects & Nashville Writing Vibes 16:31 Comparing Nashville vs. South Dakota 20:13 Life, Culture, & Growth: Colorado, South Dakota & Nashville 22:25 Taking the Leap: Why Move Cities? 24:48 The Realities of Touring & Industry Advice 26:57 Touring with Chris: Lessons & Road Stories 31:43 More Wild Tour Stories: Ice Cream & Family Visits 36:22 Wrapping Up: Lessons & Final Words Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

The Day the Mayor Came After Me for Graffiti Tagging | Dank Daddy

Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro, Sponsors & Meet Dank Daddy 01:21 Graffiti Beginnings: Portland to Vancouver 02:50 Graffiti Adventures and Tagging Stories 05:40 Climbing Buildings & The Sketchiest Tag 07:20 Getting Caught and Run-Ins With the Law 10:34 The Code of Graffiti & Tagging Ethics 13:39 Transitioning to Music: DJing and Beatmaking 15:30 Biggest Music Success & Event Organizing 16:55 Favorite Tracks & Collaborations 18:51 Skateboarding: Early Days & Tricks 21:32 Connecting in the Skateboarding Community 23:36 Life in Louisville: Art, Music & Community 25:47 Personal Growth & Positive Mindset 26:10 Self-Care: Meditation, Yoga & Healthy Living 27:29 Sound Therapy and the Power of Frequencies 29:11 Outro: Messages, Connection, and Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Inside Connecticut's Growing Hip-Hop Community | Jonny Empire, GOMMi & Pax The Collector

Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Meet the Crew & Introductions 03:15 Podcast Support & Distrokid Sponsorship 07:16 How the Album Collaboration Started 09:46 Creative Chemistry & Complimenting Styles 13:06 Building Connections in the Connecticut Scene 16:59 Thoughts on Local Hip-Hop Culture 21:13 The Brooklyn Performance & Group Formation 24:54 Creating Together: Early Studio Sessions 27:27 The Power of Healthy Collaboration 31:31 Vibes in the Studio & Organic Friendship 35:00 Episode Diversions & The Office Chat 39:15 Favorite Records & Session Highlights 43:11 Producer Shoutouts & Studio Stories 47:00 Life Outside the Music & Real Friendships 50:31 Maintaining Balance in Work and Life 53:19 Intentional Listening & Communication Skills 56:15 Community, Friendship & Safe Creative Spaces 59:28 Project Teasers & What to Expect 01:02:18 Plugging Socials & Where to Find the Artists 01:05:07 Shoutouts, Closing Thoughts & Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

20 Years of Friendship Later… | Nick D'Elia

Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Childhood Friends Reunite 00:36 Embarrassing Ice Cream Story 01:57 Podcast Support & Sponsor Message 04:15 Reminiscing School Memories 05:44 Career Updates & Subbing 06:47 The Middle School Snitching Saga 09:02 First Video Adventures & Lost Vlogs 13:49 Old Teachers, Nostalgia, & Growing Up 16:14 Red String Video & Early YouTube Skits 19:29 Creative Projects & Comedy Skits 23:31 Makeup, Effects, & Music Video Days 26:23 When Things Go Wrong: The Vampire Video 28:08 Pranks, Basement Stories, & DIY FX 33:13 If TV Shows Were Real & Favorite Old Videos 36:08 Lessons from Filmmaking & Growth 40:00 Best & Worst Advice Learned 43:20 Phones, Screen Time, and Changing Tech 45:21 Respect, Toughness & Family 48:38 Injuries, Memory, and Growing Up 51:12 Giving Your All & Final Messages 52:03 Social Media, The Mall, and Signing Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]