In this latest episode, Gary talks with Joel Rafael about his first introduction to music, the impact Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan & Woody Guthrie had on him, writing protest songs & songs of social justice & much more. Joel also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.

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In this episode, Gary talks with Jon Bogdas about what prompted him to actually tackle being a songwriter, who he would credit with helping to shape his current sound the most, an example of how he tried to overcome getting stuck in the same chord progressions & much more. Jon also performs three of his original songs during the conversation.

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In this latest episode, Gary talks with Lauren Reznik about her biggest inspiration, advice she once received from her creative writing professor, the most challenging part of the songwriting process for her & much more. Lauren also performs three of her original songs during the conversation, accompanied on guitar by her bandmate, Jon Aycock.

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