Join your host Lynn Hoffman for this episode of Music Saved Me with Phil Vassar. Country music star Phil Vassar has penned the soundtrack to countless lives with his heartfelt hits—but when a sudden heart attack and stroke nearly took his own, music became his lifeline. In this episode of Music Saved Me, Phil opens up about his remarkable journey from the top of the charts to the edge of survival, and back again. He shares the songs that carried him through recovery, the lessons learned from fac...
Jul 09, 2025•23 min
Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs for a look at Music History for the week of 7-7. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content. Thank you for being part of ou...
Jul 08, 2025•24 min
Join @thebuzzknight for this episode with Charles Kelley, the Grammy-winning voice behind Lady A, as he opens up about his musical roots, the journey from Augusta to Nashville, and the stories behind some of country music’s biggest hits. In this episode, Charles shares how his family, early band days, and lifelong friendships shaped his sound, and discusses the creative spark behind his new solo album, “Songs For A New Moon.” He reflects on embracing optimism, navigating sobriety, and the lesson...
Jul 08, 2025•28 min
Comedian Jim Florentine joins Host Lynn Hoffman on “Comedy Saved Me” for a candid and hilarious conversation about how laughter helped him navigate life’s toughest challenges. From his legendary prank calls to his love of heavy metal, Jim shares stories of finding humor in unexpected places and explains why comedy has always been his greatest coping tool. Tune in for unfiltered insights, outrageous anecdotes, and a reminder that sometimes, the best way to get through life is to laugh at it. A No...
Jul 07, 2025•31 min
Join us on this classic replay with country music, singer songwriter Walker Hayes as he shares with host Lynn Hoffman his deeply personal relationship with the healing power of music. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 06, 2025•11 min
Join @thebuzzknight with the amazing Rock & Roll couple, drummer of Def Leppard Rick Allan and his wife Lauren Monroe. Two of the nicest people you'll ever meet take you inside their lives, loves and inspirations. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Y...
Jul 04, 2025•25 min
This is a trailer for the Comedy Saved Me episode with Jim Florentine which releases 7-7. Jim is known for his signature blend of comedy, his background in prank calls and his irreverent, unfiltered style of comedy. Your host Lynn Hoffman takes you behind the laughter and what motivated Jim to be a comedian. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 03, 2025•1 min
One of the core values of Buzz Knight Media Productions is supporting the great work of charitable organizations. We love the work of Home Base here in Boston which supports veterans and their families and General Jack Hammond and Dr. Ron Hirshberg do amazing work along with their team. Their podcast is called Home Base Nation and on this episode, the great singer songwriter Mary Gauthier. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what...
Jul 02, 2025•54 min
On this episode of Takin a Walk, we’re joined by Rome—singer, songwriter, and guitarist best known for carrying the torch of Sublime as the frontman of Sublime with Rome. Born and raised in California with deep Mexican roots, Rome shares his inspiring journey from picking up the guitar at age 11 to collaborating with music legends and finding his own voice in the industry. We dive into the stories behind his biggest influences, what it was like to join forces with the surviving members of Sublim...
Jul 01, 2025•33 min
On this episode of Comedy Saved Me, we sit down with the powerhouse storyteller and stand-up veteran Bret Ernst. Known for his razor-sharp wit, heartfelt honesty, and unforgettable tales from the stage and beyond, Bret opens up about the role comedy has played in navigating life’s toughest moments—from a turbulent childhood and family upheaval to the wild ride of show business. Bret shares hilarious and moving stories about growing up with a single mom, bouncing between Florida and New Jersey, a...
Jun 30, 2025•52 min
Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs at the Music History desk for this week in Music History for the week of 6-30. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content. ...
Jun 30, 2025•27 min
Join Lynn Hoffman for the classic replay with the Founder and CEO of MedRhythms-Brian Harris. Brian truly knows the healing power of music as his company is breaking new ground using music to improve neurological injuries. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with th...
Jun 29, 2025•23 min
We are proud to welcome The Professor of Rock-Adam Reader to our show. We discuss the great new documentary, "Becoming Led Zeppelin" , and we compare nights on one of the mightiest bands in the land, and talk about one of the great documentaries in Music History. Check out Adam's amazing work here. https://www.professorofrock.com A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you...
Jun 27, 2025•18 min
Join Lynn Hoffman on this Music Saved Me episode with award winning, Grammy nominated singer, songwriter Sandy Knox. She has had songs recorded by Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Neil Diamond, Donna Summer and she is releasing "Weighting-My Life if it were a musical" which is a new groundbreaking audio book that also includes 21 original songs. You'll love Sandy's authenticity and she clearly knows the healing power of music in our lives. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us!...
Jun 25, 2025•25 min
Join host Buzz Knight for a new episode of “Takin’ a Walk” as talks with Livingston, the genre-blending singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and cinematic pop sound. In this candid conversation on foot, Livingston opens up about his creative journey—from viral breakthroughs to the stories behind his most personal songs. Discover how walking fuels his inspiration, the challenges he’s faced in the music industry, and what drives his quest for authenticity. It’s an intimate look at an a...
Jun 24, 2025•26 min
In this episode of Comedy Saved Me, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with acclaimed comedian Craig Shoemaker for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the transformative power of laughter. The show, which explores how comedy can be a lifeline during life’s toughest moments, features Shoemaker sharing personal stories from his decades-long career and the challenges he’s faced along the way. Key Highlights • Personal Journey: Craig Shoemaker opens up about his unconventional childhood, the adversi...
Jun 23, 2025•53 min
We join @harryjacobs and Lynn Hoffman for a look at the week of 6-23 in Music History. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2025•27 min
Join Lynn Hoffman for this classic replay with the wonderful musician Adam Ezra. He is one of the most generous people on the planet and his spirit embodies the mission of the Music Saved Me podcast. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth ...
Jun 22, 2025•18 min
Join host Buzz Knight with country music singer-songwriter John Paycheck, as he shares stories from his life in music, the legacy of the Paycheck name, and the lessons learned along the way. In this episode of “Takin a Walk,” John opens up about growing up surrounded by classic country, finding his own voice in a legendary family, and the inspiration behind his latest songs. Whether you’re a longtime country fan or just love a good story, this walk is filled with laughter, heartfelt moments, and...
Jun 20, 2025•35 min
Here at the "takin ' a walk" we love introducing you to other podcasts you might like. Check out Adam Reader, The Professor of Rock. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from...
Jun 19, 2025•4 min
Craig Shoemaker joins Lynn Hoffman for the upcoming episode coming this Monday with comedian Craig Shoemaker. A wonderfully enlightening episode that highlights the healing power of laughter. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19, 2025•1 min
Step into the inspiring world of music and resilience with host Lynn Hoffman on this episode of “Music Saved Me.” Lynn sits down with powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelsie Watts, whose journey began in a musical family in Texas and took her from church choirs and school plays to viral stardom on NBC’s “The Voice” and a breakout role as Jane Seymour in Broadway’s SIX The Musical. Kelsie shares how music became her anchor through life’s challenges, including the loss of her brother, and how so...
Jun 18, 2025•47 min
Step into the world of classic American rock as “Takin a Walk” sits down with a founding member of Little Feat. In this episode, your host Buzz Knight journeys through the origins of the legendary band—born in 1969 when Lowell George left Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention and teamed up with keyboardist Bill Payne, bassist Roy Estrada, and drummer Richie Hayward to create a sound that fused rock, blues, funk, country, and jazz into something utterly distinctive.Bill Payne is a returning guest to...
Jun 17, 2025•44 min
Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs for another look at the week in Music History for the week of 6-16. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next. Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content. Thank you f...
Jun 16, 2025•17 min
Join your host Lynn Hoffman as she is joined by Tony V. He is a Boston based comedian known for his national stand-up, and acting and the new podcast "Comedy Saved Me" showcases what comedy means to Tony, his influences and what drives his creativity. Tony shares what led him to a career in comedy, how he shaped his material and why he loves it to this day. Please also check out episode one of Comedy Saved Me with Paul Mecurio. A Note to our Community Your support means everything to us! As we c...
Jun 16, 2025•21 min
In this classic replay of Music Saved Me with Lynn Hoffman, she is joined by composer, pianist, vocalist Samora Pinderhughes. He is known for his innovative and socially conscious approach to music and multi-media creation and they discuss how he uses his art to delve into sociopolitical issues and advocate for social change. If you are a listener of this podcast, we invite you to explore how Samora's work moves from "protest to healing." A Note to our Community Your support means everything to ...
Jun 15, 2025•31 min
Celebrating all dads on Fathers Day from "takin ' a walk". So great that when we ask our "Who Would You Like to Take A Walk with opening question, dads come up from @alexlifeson of Rush fame, @peterwolf of J Geils Band fame and @Jimkerr of Simple Minds. If you have a dad you want to give a shout out today let us know and we'll share it. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 14, 2025•2 min
Join host Buzz Knight for a special episode of “Takin’ a Walk” as he chats with Paul Rappaport, a legendary figure in the music industry, about his brand new book called "Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay and the Art of Rock Promotion." In this intimate conversation, Paul shares behind-the-scenes stories from his remarkable career, insights into the artists and moments that shaped music history, and the inspiration behind his latest writing. Whether you’re a lifelong music fan or just lo...
Jun 13, 2025•55 min
Check out episode two of Comedy Saved Me with host Lynn Hoffman and Boston Comedy Legend Tony V. coming 6-16. Tony has been a stand-up comedian for decades and he shares his feelings about comedy, how he started his career and why he loves the power of comedy. Please check out our first episode of Comedy Saved Me with Paul Mecurio and please follow us so you never miss an episode. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 12, 2025•1 min
We often like turning you on to podcasts you might like if you like our podcast. Adam Reader is The Professor of Rock and he has been creating amazing music content with interviews and music commentary over the years on his Professor of Rock You Tube Channel. Adam now has a podcast and we want to introduce you to him. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 12, 2025•7 min
