Joining the show today is Jack Lepariz. You might know him as Jack the Whipper, or you might’ve heard his voice on an NPR station when he was an anchor at WBUR in Boston. We unpack his backstory in journalism, how he got into circus performing, and how he built the character Jack the Whipper. Listen here! Stay Connected with Jack Lepiarz Instagram.com/jacqueszewhipper • tiktok.com/@jacqueszewhipper • facebook.com/jacqueszewhipper • www.jackthewhipper.com ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: h...
Feb 20, 2023•32 min
Our guest today is Zachary Finnegan and he's a trumpeter in the Michael Bublé band as well as a band leader and member of several groups in Chicago. We'll be talking about arts in education, touring and performing in the Michael Bublé band, and why it's important to embrace the novice phase of creating. Stay Connected with Zachary Finnegan Instagram.com/zacharyfinneganmusic • tiktok.com/@zacharyfinneganmusic • facebook.com/zacharyfinneganmusic • www.zacharyfinnegan.com ——— 🎵 Track Info...
Feb 14, 2023•28 min
In this episode, I speak with Erin Duvall. Erin is a country recording artist, Entrepreneur, and most importantly a mother. We discuss her many ventures, pursuing dreams, and navigating priorities as a mom and creative. This is Erin Duvall. Stay Connected with Erin Duvall Instagram.com/erinduvallofficial • twitter.com/erinduvallofcl • facebook.com/erinduvallofficial • www.erinduvallofficial.com ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: herbal tea by Artificial.Music Genre and Mood: Dance & E...
Feb 06, 2023•33 min
In this episode, I speak with Joeyglo. Joeyglo is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, performer, and audio engineer. It’s a talk full of curiosity, we bring up women's empowerment, and we talk about overcoming shyness if you’re an introverted creative. Stay Connected with Joeyglo Instagram.com/joeyglomusic • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070546522791 • ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: herbal tea by Artificial.Music Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic + Calm ———
Jan 30, 2023•24 min
This week, I speak with Laura Bryna. She’s a crossover artist who experiments with several genres but caters to contemporary country and pop. We talk about being life-long learners, maintaining authenticity as creatives, and the inspiration behind her first children’s book. Join me as I speak with Laura Bryna. Stay Connected with Laura Bryna Instagram.com/laurabryna • tiktok.com/@laurabryna • www.laurabryna.com • ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: herbal tea by Artificial.Music Genre and Mood: ...
Jan 23, 2023•32 min
Thank you for joining our Season 14 premiere. Whether it’s your first episode with Pop Nerd Lounge, or you’re a returning listener we thank you for tuning in. My guest today is Singer-Songwriter, Blake Cateris. Cateris built the foundation of his career playing bass with various groups, ranging from his high school mates to being the frontman of the Punk outfit, Molly and the Krells. After spending many years with bands, he is venturing on a folk-inspired solo artist journey. This conversatio...
Jan 09, 2023•44 min
For our season 13 finale, Singer-Songwriter Megan Knight joins the lounge. She’s an American Idol alum, appearing on Season 18. In 2018, Megan released her first co-produced album, “State of Mind”, which earned her top regard with 93.7 WSTW as EP of the year. Join us for a chat about manifestation, her EP, ‘My Drama,’ and consistency for creatives. Stay Connected with Megan Knight Instagram.com/meganknight20 • tiktok.com/@meganknight20 • twitter.com/meganknight20 ——— 🎵 Track Inf...
Nov 29, 2022•22 min
Joanna Borne brings cinematic and ethereal elements into her genre-bending sound of pop. With her love of car-rattling bass and hip-hop production, a ferocity was built into her music. North American and international influences heighten her smoky vocal tone to tie the songs together; no matter how different they may be emotionally or musically, they are undeniably Joanna Borne. We talk a lot about empathy, Joanna’s song, “My Friend” and navigating social media comments as creatives. S...
Nov 09, 2022•50 min
Estelle found a connection with music from a very young age with a piano front and center. Video clips of Kelly Clarkson, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift captivated Estelle. She glued herself to the screen absorbing the art of performance by indestructible, commanding, and highly celebrated female musicians. At 10 years old, an unexpected change in piano coach heard Estelle sing and encouraged her to let her stunning voice be heard. It was this lightbulb moment that gave Estelle the creative blo...
Oct 31, 2022•29 min
Kimberly Dawn is a country music singer-songwriter. Using her natural talent, Kimberly expresses an authentic message of perseverance, humility, courage, and resilience. Since she is involved 100% in writing her catalog, every song comes straight from the heart. Songs such as The Bottle and '93 are a great representation of her empowering songwriting. We talk about work/life balance, mental health, and her song “Deere John.” Stay Connected with Kimberly Dawn: Instagram.com/officialkimb...
Oct 18, 2022•38 min
My guest today is Lauren DeHan. Lauren is the cellist and collaborator in the Ben DeHan band. They create music for the kid against the railing, screaming back the lyrics to the singer of their favorite band and for the 9-5 rush hour warrior sipping coffee in traffic, ignoring the low hum of the idle mind calling like a siren’s song. We talk about opportunities as a classically trained musician, the song “Woke Up,” and Lauren’s experience as an occupational therapist and how that influences h...
Oct 10, 2022•23 min
Justin Jesso has written hits for artists like The Backstreet Boys, Maluma, and Ricky Martin. He skyrocketed to fame when he collaborated with Kygo for their record, “Stargazing.” He recently released his latest EP, “Finding The Opposite of Loneliness.” I want to issue two warnings. The first is that there is a little latency within the episode. The second one is that during the episode Justin shares some beautiful messages from his supporters and one story does include a mention of sexual as...
Oct 07, 2022•38 min
My guest today is Jenny JAM. Jenny JAM is a London-born, Los Angeles-based soul-pop singer/songwriter whose music aims to encourage others to always believe in themselves even when times get tough. Her thought-provoking and sincere songwriting allow listeners to connect to her music, delivering an authentic message that has captivated audiences across the globe. Join us as we chat about her theater background, her song “Prove Who” and the sentimental experience of creating the visual for her ...
Oct 03, 2022•38 min
On today’s episode is Eva Grace. Eva Grace is an enigmatic alt-pop expressionist whose mission is to invoke emotion through her musical dualities, artistic exploration, and contradictions. Her single “Goes Like (Do Do Do)” catapulted to success with its own TikTok Hisoka dance, over 3.5 million streams on Spotify, and surpassing 3.5 million views on YouTube, while showcasing her effervescent infusion of electronic and indie on a vastly dense genre. In this easygoing discussion, Eva and I chat...
Sep 20, 2022•30 min
Ross Flora is a seasoned, multifaceted singer and musician out of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. In 2012, Ross moved from the family farm to pursue a career in Nashville, Tennessee. Once in Nashville, he was able to build a strong audience base as a solo artist and began touring full-time as a lead guitarist and vocalist, performing with acts such as “Johnny T” Band and “Smoke n’ Guns” around the nation. We chat about his road to Nashville, The hustle of the music industry, and his EP,...
Sep 12, 2022•27 min
*EPISODE NOTE* In the intro I said Alexa.'s single was "22," the correct title is "20 Something." Joining me in the lounge today is Singer-Songwriter Alexa. Originally from New York, Alexa. has written songs since she was 10 years old. She has earned many accolades including an American Songwriting Award and a Music City Songstar Award and is consistently featured as an up-and-coming singer/songwriter in publications such as Medium.com, Buzz Music LA, and Musical Notes Global. We talk about ...
Aug 29, 2022•24 min
Holland Greco is a recording artist and songwriter. Not only does she have a penchant for songwriting and performing, but she’s gathered a lot of business acumen from her many years working in the business side of the music industry. We talk about her experience, why creatives should look out for themselves, and curating playlists. Stay Connected with Holland Greco: instagram.com/hollandgreco • twitter.com/hollandgreco • Spotify • YouTube ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: Cotton Candy Artist: A...
Aug 22, 2022•35 min
Cash Crawford is a vocalist, songwriter, and entertainer from Nashville. Although she considers herself an emerging artist, she’s spent more than 20 years in the music industry sharpening her skills. In this very cathartic chat, we talk about timing, the importance of making mistakes, and the journey of self-worth. Stay Connected with Cash Crawford: instagram.com/cashcrawford • tiktok.com/@cashcrawfordmusic • Spotify • YouTube ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: Cotton Candy Artist: Another Kid G...
Aug 16, 2022•31 min
It’s our season 13 premiere, and I am thrilled to host our guest, HARIZ. He’s a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based in LA. He’s got a growing list of accolades. However, what the numbers show is a fan base whose hearts connect with HARIZ’s impactful storytelling. We chat about turning a creative hobby into a profession, artistic integrity, connecting with others and there’s even a LEGO nerd-out moment if you stick around. I could not think of a better way to kick off the season....
Aug 08, 2022•29 min
You might know our season 12 finale guest from TikTok. With over 700,000 followers on the platform, Abby Fenwick has built a base with her eye-catching dancing, hilarious lip-syncs, and relatable commentary on life. Our conversation was a fantastic dive into the highs and lows of social media, her ambitions as a dancer and choreographer, and growing as creatives. Stay Connected with Abby Fenwick www.instagram.com/fenwickal • https://henrytalents.com/portfolio/abbyfenwick • www.twitter....
Jun 27, 2022•47 min
Kel Adore is a musical artist who understands Pop Nerd Lounge’s mission of authenticity and empathy. They’re messages she wants to incorporate into her own music and art. She desires for her music to make others feel seen, and to let them know someone out there understands them. Things that may interest you in our conversation - are the creative direction behind modeling, what relocating LA did for Kel’s career, and her new single, “Happy Again.” Stay Connected with Kel Adore: www.inst...
Jun 20, 2022•28 min
My guest is an Indie-Pop Artist, Beauty Mogul, and Entrepreneur, Kingsley. This indie-pop queen is slaying. Not only has she been releasing original works like her album, Crying On Holidays, but she’s also released beauty products as well. This conversation was not only entertaining but helpful. We talk about what branding truly is, and why you should start as a creative. We even geek out about the Jonas Brothers. Stay Connected with Kingsley: www.instagram.com/yokingsleymusic • www.ia...
Jun 13, 2022•38 min
Earlier this year, we spoke to the multi-talented Artist, JAXON. This week we go a little deeper to talk about Jaxon’s story, avoiding burnouts as creatives, and his single, “Ba Da Dum.” His album drops June 10th so be sure to check it out when it drops! Stay Connected with Jaxon: www.instagram.com/jaxon_kronenberg • www.jaxonkronenberg.com • Spotify • YouTube ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: Flavour Artist: Wataboi Genre: Dance & Electronic Mood: Funky ———
Jun 06, 2022•17 min
You may know him as the voice of Tae Young in Disney’s “Turning Red,” but Grayson Villanueva’s talents go beyond a swoon-worthy fictional animated boyband. Not only has he spent time in the acapella field with groups like Top Shop, The Filharmonic, and Vocal Flash, but he’s harnessed his craft with music production as well. This chat covers all the bases - from Grayson’s beginnings to his uni days arranging acapella and we chat about the power of being a multi-potentialite. Stay Connect...
May 30, 2022•37 min
For this bonus episode, we’ve got the LA duo Bahari on the show! They made their splash in the music space with hits like “Wild Ones” and “Savage.” They recently dropped a collaboration with their friend, Yoshi Flower. We talk about that single, “Hot Mess,” the origins of the duo and their name, and seeing their songs in big TV/Film projects. Stay Connected with Bahari: www.instagram.com/Bahari • https://www.bahari-music.com • https://twitter.com/Bahari • TikTok.com/@bahari • YouTube 🎵 ...
May 27, 2022•16 min
Joining me for an enthusiastic and fun conversation is Singer-Songwriter, Annabel Gutherz. She’s a Berklee College of Music alum who is also completing her Masters of Arts in Songwriting. In addition to her musical pursuits, Annabel displays he passion for philanthropy in many ways, including her own company, Annie’s Pajammies. Join us as we talk about her journey, the mission behind Annie’s Pajammies, and the new direction she’s taking on her next musical stage. Stay Connected with Ann...
May 23, 2022•38 min
It’s Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we’re honored and proud to have Kim Pham on this episode. Kim Pham is a Co-founder (along with her sister, Vanessa) of the loud and proud food brand, OmSom. In this episode, we chat about how she and her sister used their lifelong love and enthusiasm for food to start a business revolving around the reclamation and celebration of their heritage in the culinary space. Stay Connected with Kim Pham: www.instagram.com/omsom • ht...
May 16, 2022•35 min
Ricky Duran is much more than a The Voice alum/runner-up. He’s a trailblazing talent with a mission to make music for the soul. In this breezy and chill episode of Pop Nerd Lounge, we chat about artists not undervaluing themselves, Ricky’s love for blues, and his album, Space and Time. Stay Connected with Ricky Duran: www.instagram.com/RickyDuran • https://iamrickyduran.com • https://twitter.com/iamrickyduran • TikTok.com/@iamrickyduran • YouTube ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: Flavour ...
May 09, 2022•16 min
Gabi Ammirato lives and breathes storytelling. Whether she’s dancing, painting, singing, playing guitar, or taking photos, Gabi’s creative energy is driven by story. We talk about her studies at Berklee, the impacts of social media on artists, and the beautiful connection with others when we share our craft. Stay Connected with Gabi Ammirato: www.instagram.com/gabiammirato • https://gabiammirato.com/ • YouTube ——— 🎵 Track Info: Title: Flavour Artist: Wataboi ...
May 02, 2022•39 min
Hollis Morrissette is a shining example of a multi-hyphenate creative. He’s an actor, former pageant titleholder, model, and musical artist. What really got me excited about our conversation was seeing how much of a leader Hollis is. He leads by example of what a dedicated, classy, determined, and compassionate creator should be. We talk about his pageantry experience, how he manifested his path to LA, and the importance of remembering our roots. Stay Connected with Hollis Morrissette:&...
Apr 25, 2022•31 min
