Episodes

Coming up next—straight from Baton Rouge, Louisiana—it's Jonathon 'Boogie' Long. This guitar-slinging blues-rock powerhouse grew up on gospel, won Guitar Center's King of the Blues back in twenty-eleven, and got inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. His latest album, Courage in the Chaos,…

Meet Martin Ditcham—one of Britain's most versatile drummers and percussionists. He's been laying down grooves for decades, surrounded by rhythm from day one. Over that time, he's cowritten 'The Sweetest Taboo' with Shaday, grooved on The Rolling Stones' Undercover, powered Chris Reah's classics li…

Enya. The woman who sold eighty million records without ever stepping on stage. No tours. No selfies. Just layers of her own voice, stacked like cathedral glass, and a castle she calls home. She's Ireland's quiet queen—reclus...

Welcome to Echoes of the Legends – the podcast that peels back every layer of those iconic groups you grew up on, only to find the lineup's... thinner than your vinyl sleeve. We're not chasing tour dates or ticket stubs; we'r...

Think of a woman who spent years in courtrooms—sharp suits, long days, steady career. She was forty-two, still a practicing attorney, when she decided: why not chase the music she loved? That’s Ellie Bloom. Now she’s making d...

Welcome to a little slice of something real. I'm talking about Rob and Sky—two musicians who don't just write songs, they live them. They took this idea—that love's the only thing worth fighting for—and turned it into the song 'When We Love One Another.' Picture this: elementary kids running wild, …

In a world where one picture is worth a thousand words, Allison Morgan proves it daily --- snapping legends like rock stars and blues singers in their prime. Famous faces, iconic moments, all through her lens. Her photography...

Join us for an electrifying conversation with EDM powerhouse Kendra Erika as she unveils her upcoming album License to Thrill: The James Bond Songbook. From reimagining classics like "GoldenEye" and "Skyfall" with her signatu...

Leanne Binder is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and entertainer known for her soulful voice and commanding stage presence. With a repertoire that effortlessly spans blues, rock, roots, and Americana, Leanne has performed ev...

The Trout's exclusive interview with Holly Mack, Lonnie Mack's daughter in this episode of Vinyl to Viral on the The Trout Show. Lonnie Mack (1941–2016) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter widely recognized as the father of blues-rock guitar. Born Lonnie McIntosh on a sharecropper’s f…

Meet Hoxie Rae—New York’s indie soul firestorm channeling Ma Rainey’s grit, Etta James’ fire, and Sharon Jones’ swagger into pure, unfiltered magic. She chose her name “Hoxie” to honor her steel-willed grandmother who became ...

Dive into the wild, improbable story of “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam, a 1969 B-side that stumbled into #1 glory. Join us as we unravel how a throwaway studio jam, recorded in one night by a fake band, became a mi...

Marcus Hummon is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, playwright, and author whose illustrious career has left an indelible mark on country music and beyond. Born on December 28, 1960, as the s...

Ever wonder why the kings of hard rock called themselves Deep Purple? Spoiler: It's not the color—it's a sassy 1963 chart-topper by sax-wielding Nino Tempo & whisper-queen April Stevens! This podcast spills the tea on the song's wild ride: from big band roots to a flubbed demo that became a Gra…

In the electric haze of New York City, where dreams clash like subway cars at rush hour, Nikita Lev emerged—a force of indie-rock grace wrapped in folk's raw whisper. Born and raised amid the skyscrapers, she was weaned on ch...

Get ready for an unforgettable sit-down with country music’s soul-stirring storyteller, Jason Michael Carroll, on The Trout Show! From his days as a U.S. Marine to crafting the heart-wrenching No. 5 hit “Alyssa Lies,” Jason’s...

Rhys John Stygal is a remarkably talented young guitarist from London, UK, widely hailed as a blues sensation and often dubbed "the next Stevie Ray Vaughan" for his uncanny emulation of SRV's searing tone, phrasing, and fretb...

The Trout was honored to an exclusive interview with Frank Hannon, legendary former lead guitarist and co-founder of Tesla, known for iconic rock anthems like 'Love Song.' Frank’s just released his solo instrumental album, Re...

Join us for a gripping episode diving into the life and legacy of Merry Clayton, the soul and gospel powerhouse behind the unforgettable vocals on the Rolling Stones' 1969 classic, "Gimme Shelter." Born on Christmas Day 1948 ...

Ray Dolby (January 18, 1933 – September 12, 2013) was an American engineer and inventor whose name became synonymous with pristine sound. Born in Portland, Oregon, Dolby’s fascination with audio began early, playing piano and...

Hailing from Valdosta, Georgia, and raised in Boseyour City, Louisiana, Garrett Jacobs stole hearts on American Idol Season 16 with soulful renditions like “It’s a Man’s World,” reaching the Top 14. Now 25 and based in Nashv...

Join us for a heartfelt interview with the spirited musicians who ignite the historic Texas County Courthouse square every Saturday with the soul-stirring sounds of Americana music. These proud artists weave the red, white, a...

Saxon Weiss is a 13-year-old guitar prodigy, singer, and songwriter captivating audiences with his extraordinary talent and genre-defying style. Starting his musical journey at age 2 with a drum kit, Saxon taught himself ukul...

Rick Troutman aka The Trout is thrilled to introduce the imaginaries and American folk rock duo from Oklahoma for today's YouTube and podcast interview. Featuring husband and wife Shane Henry on guitar and vocals and Maggie M...