Season 5

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...

On this episode of The Trout Show, The Trout dives into AI’s grip on music! Labels pocket $25 billion while artists earn pennies—$0.003 per stream—forcing indie musicians to tour endlessly or use AI tools like Suno to cut cos...

Chart-Toppers '75: The Soundtrack of a Generation is a one-episode podcast diving into the stories behind the top five selling songs of 1975. Hosted with passion for music history, it blends narrative, interviews, and rare audio to bring the era’s chart-toppers—like Captain & Tennille’s “Love W…

"Larry McCray, a rustbelt blues legend, was born in 1960 in Magnolia, Arkansas, and raised on a farm as the second youngest of nine siblings. Introduced to the guitar by his sister Clara and inspired by the three Kings—B.B., ...

Behind the Hits lifts the curtain on pop music’s biggest secrets: who really writes the songs that dominate the charts? From Max Martin’s chart-topping anthems to the sprawling teams behind Beyoncé and Drake, we dive into why...

Silver Rockers: Gray Hair and Enduring Stardom is a powerful one-episode podcast exploring the lives of aging rock ‘n’ roll legends. Focusing on icons like Mick Jagger and Bruce Springsteen, The Trout dives into how these mus...

Terra Renae is a soul-pop sensation hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, whose magnetic voice and heartfelt lyrics are captivating audiences worldwide. With a sound that blends soulful melodies and modern pop, Terra’s music is ...

At 10 years old, I bought my first record—Earl Grant’s soulful Yessiree—and it sparked a love for music that’s never faded. Join me as I share that magical moment and dive into the incredible legacy of Earl Grant, the organ m...

Joining us today is Chris Buck, the electrifying guitarist and driving force behind the soulful alt-rock band Cardinal Black. Hailing from South Wales, Chris has earned global acclaim for his emotive, blues-drenched guitar wo...

Dive into the genius of Nicky Hopkins, the piano master behind Sympathy for the Devil, Jealous Guy, and Sunny Afternoon. From The Rolling Stones to The Beatles, his keys shaped rock’s golden era. Celebrate his 2025 Rock and R...

Today, we’re stoked to chat with the Parker Burrow Band, Nashville’s own southern rock revivalists known for their gritty riffs, soul-stirring vocals, and high-energy performances. Fresh off their hometown scene, they’re gear...

Step into the untamed world of high-powered Mexican radio stations that forever changed the soundscape of North America. *The Outlaw Airwaves* tells the true story of the “Border Blasters” — renegade AM radio stations broadca...

Hailed as the USA’s best cover band, the Lexington Lab Band, led by founder and vocalist Michael Vandemark, brings iconic songs from The Eagles, Prince, and Pearl Jam to life with electrifying precision. With 92 musicians inv...

Dive into the legend of the AnalogMan King of Tone, a guitar pedal so coveted it commands a six-year waitlist and inspires rock gods like John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., and Marc Ribot. In this episode, we uncover the story behin...

Welcome to The Trout Show! Today, The Trout is thrilled to sit down with the electrifying blues rock queen, Joanna Connor! Known for her scorching guitar riffs and soulful vocals, Joanna’s been lighting up stages from Chicago...

Welcome to the episode of The Trout Show, Vinyl to Viral. Rediscovering Music's Forgotten Legends. With your host, The Trout, and today, he’s spotlighting a forgotten legend: Shuggie Otis. In the ‘70s, Frank Zappa and Quinc...

Join us on The Trout Show as we sit down with Gordy Knudtson, the legendary drummer who laid down the groove for the Steve Miller Band for over three decades. From rocking arenas with timeless hits like 'Fly Like an Eagle' an...

Ever wonder why picking up a violin or banging on a drum in school could make a child a better student? Welcome to Strings, Scales, and Smarts! In this episode of The Trout Show of Vinyl to Viral podcast, The Trout dives into...

What happens when one of the most iconic guitarists in rock history handpicks you for his band? In this episode of The Trout Show, The Trout sits down with internationally acclaimed guitarist Nicolas Meier — known for his stu...

“Hey, I’m The Trout, and this is the Vinyl to Viral podcast. I’ve recorded music without ever touching auto-tune—pure, raw, and real. But from T-Pain to Britain’s Got Talent, that pitch-shifting tech is everywhere, shaping hi...