Episode Appearances
Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville · Mar 24, 2026
Marcus Hummon: Songs,Stories, and his journey from L.A. to Nashville
“Referenced as example of prolific older songwriter still actively writing in his 80s”
Streaming economics and songwriter compensationMusic industry artist development collapseNashville songwriting co-writing culture
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Revisionist History · Feb 12, 2026
The Big Birthday Party
“Legendary Nashville songwriter interviewed about song structure and the complexity of 'Are You Lonesome Tonight' bridge.”
Podcast Production and Audio StorytellingEditorial Decision-Making and Narrative ConstructionInstitutional Bias in Higher Education Funding
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The Bobby Bones Show · Feb 5, 2026
BOBBYCAST (now on Netflix) - Blake Shelton on The Voice, The Downside of Stardom and His Perfect Day
“Produced three tracks including 'Old Red' and pitched Shelton to record labels, leading to Giant Records deal”
Career persistence and rejection resilience in music industryThe Voice impact on country music artist developmentSmall-town to major market relocation challenges
View AnalysisThe Bobby Bones Show · Feb 4, 2026
WEDS PT 1: Should Bobby Get Back In Shape? + Lunchbox Gets BAD News! + Our Top 3 Childhood Crushes + 2000's Movie Quote Game
“Believed in Blake Shelton early on, reproduced tracks, and pitched him to record labels in Nashville”
Music Industry Career DevelopmentRecord Label NegotiationsArtist Persistence and Rejection
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