Jordan Mohilowski brain explodes over AI’s music revolution with HitCraft.AI, producing killer!!?? demos from scratch! 😲 From writing MercyMe’s “Say I Won’t” to TobyMac’s “Nothing Sweeter,” he shares stories of CCM hits, meeting drumming legend Kenny Aronoff, and chasing creative vibes.

Chapters:0:00 Host Intro 1:03 Production Philosophy 2:34 AI 3:42 Hitcraft 14:14 Computers 15:24 Writing and Producing 16:16 After the Afters 17:26 TIM Publishing 18:05 Terrian 19:22 Toby Mac 21:15 Tobys Son 23:19 Kenny Arrinov 25:08 Adviice 27:23 Plan B 28:43 Why CCM 29:18 Goals 32:11 Goodbyes

YOUTUBE SUB NOW for more More Cowbell Please! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@morecowbellpleasepodcast?sub_confirmation=1

ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9

Jordan Mohilowski’s epic rise: from a life-changing injury to CCM chart-toppers with MercyMe, TobyMac, & The Afters! 🥁 Hear his gritty story in Ep 9 Pt 1!

0:00 - Welcome to Jordan’s Journey

1:20 - Cowbell Kickoff

1:56 - Jordan’s CCM Powerhouse Bio

4:46 - Injury Sparks Music

6:37 - Teen Recording Prodigy

7:47 - College Dreams Begin

9:19 - Storyside:B’s Rise

10:11 - Defying the Professor

11:22 - TobyMac Deal & Touring

12:49 - Tragedy Strikes Band

14:05 - The Afters Adventure

16:15 - First Production Wins

20:46 - In Paradise Sync Success

25:50 - MercyMe’s Inspiring Hits

28:21 - Bieber & Tedder Stories

31:34 - Wrap-Up

All eps:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 Sub for more: https://www.youtube.com/@MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?sub_confirmation=1Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Danny Duncan shares stories, lessons and anecdotes along the journey in his incredible career. 

Danny Credits on Allmusic.com

https://www.allmusic.com/artist/danny-duncan-mn0000673568#credits 

Dannys Grammy wins

https://www.grammy.com/artists/danny-duncan/3008

In this our first episode we forgot to hit record on the mics, and a main camera lol! But it was so good I made it work (I think!) Going to get better technically each episode - stay tuned!

Listen on Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morecowbellplease

Listen on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morecowbellplease

Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. 

If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.

Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! 

Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...

me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.com 

If you love stories and the music business, this is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to  @TheModernFilmmaker  for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569805683870me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.com email : ainslie@mac.com

Paul Mabury drops wisdom: live with NO PLAN B, build That Sound’s epic drum empire, and laugh at Aussie slang! From Christian music to global hits, dive into his journey. 🕒 Chapters:0:00 - Welcome to Paul Mabury Pt 21:51 - Advice: Starting Your Music Career2:47 - Is It Christian Music? Paul’s Take3:10 - Music’s Purpose: Faith & Healing4:25 - Practice Makes Fluent4:42 - Celebrate Every Step5:36 - No Plan B: All-In Mindset6:16 - Aussie Slang Shenanigans7:29 - That Sound: Drum Sample Empire11:11 - Aussie vs. USA: Cultural Clash14:47 - Selling to Splice: The Journey16:33 - AI in Music: Game-Changer?18:12 - What Paul Listens To21:24 - Wrap-Up & HandshakeWatch Pt 1: https://youtu.be/w7Is8fvlh34All eps:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 Sub for more: https://www.youtube.com/@morecowbellpleasepodcast?sub_confirmation=1#podcast #PaulMabury #ChristianMusic #ThatSound #MoreCowbellPleaseComment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Join us for Part 1 of an epic two-part episode with Paul Mabury—Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and drummer behind Lauren Daigle’s biggest hits. From his teen years jamming in Perth, Western Australia’s live scene to co-writing ‘Once and For All’ with a burnt-out Lauren Daigle, Paul shares how words sparked life-changing moments. Discover his journey from tape to Pro Tools, meeting his wife at LAX, and producing All Sons & Daughters’ viral sound—all before shaping How Can It Be and Look Up Child (with over a billion streams for ‘You Say’). Host, Ainslie Grosser, met Paul decades ago at a Perth music store; now, hear how this introvert’s words built a legacy. Premieres Thursday, April 10, 2025—subscribe now for Part 2 with Jordan Mohilowski next week! @morecowbellplease #PaulMabury #LaurenDaigle #ChristianMusic #MusicPodcast #SongwritingBio: Paul Mabury is a Grammy-winning producer, songwriter, and drummer whose touch has shaped some of Christian music’s biggest hits. Based in Nashville, he’s the mastermind behind Lauren Daigle’s chart-topping albums, including her debut How Can It Be and the billion-streamed Look Up Child featuring “You Say.” A former member of One Sonic Society and a frequent collaborator with Hillsong, All Sons & Daughters, and more, Paul’s career spans drumming, songwriting, and producing for artists like MercyMe and Elevation Worship. In this episode, he shares the story of meeting a burnt-out Lauren Daigle and co-writing their first song, “Once and For All,” sparking a partnership that redefined her soulful sound—and led to her breakout successMore Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians.

YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9

Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! Episodes drop ThursdaysHuge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Join us for an exclusive longform podcast interview with John Mays, Vice President of A&R at Centricity Music and a legendary figure in Christian music with over 35 years of experience. From co-founding Centricity in 2005 to shaping the careers of artists like Lauren Daigle, Point of Grace, and Matt Redman, John shares his incredible journey from a teenage bassist in Andrews, Texas, to a powerhouse executive at labels like Sparrow, Word, and Benson Records.In this episode, John dives into hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, including funny moments from his decades in the industry, and offers heartfelt life lessons from his roles as a mentor, husband, and father. Hear about co-writing the iconic "Love In Any Language" for Sandi Patty, leading the Passion worship movement, and building Centricity into a hub for impactful talent like Jason Gray and Nichole Nordeman. Married to Dianne for over 30 years and a proud dad to Kelsey and John Austin, John’s passion for music and relationships shines through in this candid conversation.🔊 Don’t miss this deep dive into the life of a Christian music icon! Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more inspiring interviews.Timestamps:0:00 Intro3:15 Early Days as a Bassist12:40 Breaking Into A&R25:10 Funny Industry Stories38:50 Shaping Centricity Music50:20 Life Lessons & Funny Stories1:05:30 Legacy in Christian Music#JohnMays #CentricityMusic #ChristianMusic #PodcastInterview #MusicIndustryMore Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians. PODCAST:Watch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9Listen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Chris Cleveland is the driving force behind Stars Go Dim  @starsgodimmusic   @StarsGoDimStreetTeam  , a Christian pop project that has evolved from a mainstream pop-rock band into a celebrated solo moniker. Hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Cleveland launched Stars Go Dim in 2007 alongside Joey Avalos, Michael Wittig, and Lester Estelle II, initially as a side project to the Christian rock band Pillar. What began as an indie pop venture quickly gained traction, with the band opening for acts like Switchfoot, The Fray, and Daughtry, and releasing their debut EP in 2008 followed by the full-length album Love Gone Mad in 2009.After the original lineup dissolved in 2011, Cleveland reimagined Stars Go Dim as his personal platform, blending his decade-plus experience as a worship leader at Tulsa's Asbury United Methodist Church-one of America's largest congregations-with his knack for infectious pop melodies. Signing with Fervent Records (a Word Records imprint), he released his self-titled major-label debut, Stars Go Dim, in 2015. The album's lead single, "You Are Loved," became a career-defining hit, soaring to #1 on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart, amassing hundreds of millions of streams, and earning placements in commercials like ADT's 2023 campaign. The song's universal message of worth and love reshaped Cleveland's approach to music and ministry, cementing his reputation as a songwriter who connects deeply with listeners.Cleveland's career highlights include multiple international #1s and Top 5 hits across pop and Christian radio, alongside nominations and wins from CMT, NSAI, ASCAP, Billboard, and the Dove Awards. His discography expanded with the 2018 EP Better and the 2022 full-length Grace in the Wilderness, featuring standout tracks like "Heaven on Earth" and "Yes He Does." Co-writing with artists like Jordan Feliz, Dante Bowe, and Ethan Hulse, Cleveland has also penned songs recorded by today's top Christian and worship acts.A seasoned performer, he's toured with giants like Justin Bieber, Lauren Daigle, for KING & COUNTRY, and Phil Wickham, and graced stages like Winter Jam. Despite personal challenges-such as being deaf in his left ear after 16 surgeries-Cleveland's resilience shines through his music. His latest work continues to explore hope and faith, reflecting a journey that's both personal and universal. Based in Franklin, Tennessee, with his wife and kids, Cleveland remains a dynamic voice in Christian pop, balancing family life with a mission to inspire through song.More Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians. PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Jackie Patillo is a dynamic leader in the Christian and Gospel music industry, serving as President of the Gospel Music Association (GMA) since 2010. With a career spanning decades, she has held influential A&R roles at Star Song, Benson Music Group, Integrity Music, and Sony Music’s Verity Records, where she championed artists like Phillips, Craig & Dean, Natalie Grant, and Israel and New Breed. A passionate advocate for diversity and unity, Patillo has elevated the GMA, producing the renowned Dove Awards and earning induction into the Stellar Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2019. Her visionary leadership continues to shape the future of Gospel music.Jackie shares her life story in this episode. Raised in norther California then being married to Leon Patillo (CCM / Gospel artist), moving to Nashville and starting again. Several A&R positions where she signed and developed legendary acts to becoming president of the GMA and producing the Dove awards.

Jackie shares last years tragic events in losing her oldest son Gabriel to cancer. His work with @MarriedtotheGames and @TobyMacMusic, amazing life and family are remembered. http://gospelmusic.org

More Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians.

PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/morecowbellplease

Listen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!

me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.com

Patreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Luke Smallbone is half of the on stage duo that fronts 4 x Grammy winning band for King and country 4K&C. We are old friends and candidly talk about Lukes early life and growth into the partnership with Joel that formed the band. Theres some ripping yarns, heartfelt moments of pain and struggle all making an engaging listen. https://www.forkingandcountry.comMore Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians.

PODCAST:

Watch Youtube https://youtu.be/G0THS8ZkGbY

Listen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions.

If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! Episodes drop each Thursday.

Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!

me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.com

Patreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Ian likes to make it happen quick as a song writer, producer and artist - he cracked some codes early on and shares stories such as quickly writing, recording and then releasing a song the 3 days later it goes #1 on national mainstream chartsCredits:Record Producer: Produced numerous projects for artists in the Christian music industry.Songwriter: Wrote songs for artists such as Francesca Battistelli, 7eventh Time Down ("God Is on the Move"), Sidewalk Prophets, Chris August, Hawk Nelson, Stellar Kart, Remedy Drive, and more.Solo Artist: Released solo albums including Brand New Language (1993) under Wonderland Records and Supersonic Dream Day (1994) under the name "iAN".All Star United: Founding member and lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band formed in 1997.Early Projects: Released a rave record under the name "Zero" (1992) and contributed to Ravenous (1993) by Zero; briefly joined the band Code of Ethics as a keyboardist.Media Licensing: Songs licensed for use on major networks including ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, ESPN, Spike TV, Style Network, and in feature films such as Soul Surfer and Saved!, as well as the trailer for Superbad and NBC promotionals for Heroes.Collaborations: Worked with artists across genres, contributing to over 50 Top 10 singles in the United States, including 25 No. 1 charting songs.VeggieTales: Contributed to VeggieTales: The Little Drummer Boy (2011) and VeggieTales: Sweetpea Beauty (2010).Career Highlights:Dove Awards: Won "Producer of the Year" in 2008 and 2011; nominated for the same award in 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2012.Grammy Nominations: Received multiple Grammy nominations for songwriting and production work with All Star United and other artists.Dove Nominations: Earned multiple nominations for songwriting and production contributions.Chart Success: As an artist and writer, achieved over 50 Top 10 singles in the U.S., including 25 No. 1 hits; also secured international No. 1 songs in Japan, Singapore, and Australia.Radiate Music: President of the recording and publishing company Radiate Music.Early Career: Began as a DJ and dance music artist in high school in Charlotte, North Carolina, playing keyboards for a local band that opened for acts like C+C Music Factory and Information Society.All Star United Formation: Formed the power-pop band in 1997, known for its British rock influences and radio-friendly singles.Educational Background: Attended Wheaton College, where he roomed with Rob Bell, and pursued a master’s degree in communications.ICE Ministries: Founded International Concert Evangelism (ICE Ministries) in 1995 to promote Christian music internationally and support local churches in oppressed regions.Touring: Performed over 1,000 live shows across 20 countries with All Star United and as a solo artist.Musical Evolution: Transitioned from techno-pop and rave music in the early 1990s to Christian rock and pop, blending spiritual themes with accessible melodies.

More Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!

me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.com

Patreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Doug Weier is at the top of the game right now in mixing. Currently he has the #1 CCM radio song (Crowder / Somebody Prayed) and often up to 20% of the top 50 songs. He is a creative audio nerd! We talk his career path, and stories along the way. And his favorite AX - the Ibanez Iceman. In this our second episode we did it twice because again we forgot to hit record on the mics, and a main camera lol! So you get the best from both. I made it work (I think!) Going to get better technically each episode - stay tuned!Doug is a three-time Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum mix engineer based in Nashville, TN. Over his career, he has worked on numerous projects across various genres, contributing to multiple Billboard #1 singles. Here are some notable mixing credits from his discography:'Trouble' by Josh Ross'Counting My Blessings' by Seph Schlueter'The Maine' by The Maine'Real Friends' by Real Friends'Beach Weather' by Beach Weather'Real Life' by Claire Rosinkranz'Almost Home' by MercyMeSomebody Prayed by CrowderSome more notables:- Walker Hayes- Gary LeVox- Claire Rosinkranz- Josh Ross- Chris Tomlin- MercyMe- Anberlin- The Maine- Newsboys UNITED- Skillet- Atlantic Records- Curb Records- Word Records- Manafest- The Young Escape- Hollyn- Tenth Avenue North- Jeremy Camp- Passion- Vertical Worship- Building 429- For King & Country- Big Daddy Weave- Jordan FelizFor a more comprehensive list of his mixing credits, you can visit his official website or his profile on SoundBetter

More Cowbell Please Podcast is interviewing music industry pros. You'll get advice, humor, encouragement and even some therapy in the listen. Stories about songs, productions, career, origins, and a few embarrassing moments thrown in, from those credited on the hits you may know in the Contemporary Christian and gospel music world. Guests include mix engineers, mastering engineers, producers, A&R managers, artist managers, artists, and musicians.

PODCAST:

Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/gNUmOVjGR54

Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Comment to make show, guest, question suggestions. If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?...me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

Joel Smallbone of for KING & COUNTRY bares all in More Cowbell Please Ep. 13, Part 2! 🙏 🇺🇸 From wrestling criticism to a faith crisis over Christian music, the Unsung Hero movie’s emotional premiere, and hilarious “Two Pair” undies gaffe, Joel’s journey inspires.#JoelSmallbone #forKINGandCOUNTRY #CCM #USA🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!

Joel Smallbone wanted to be a solo artist. He did the hard work for it, but for King and Country was his life's path. How did that happen? Hear an exclusive unreleased demo of one of the first songs he wrote at age 16, his early songwriting fears, and a hilarious take on 1990s America as a seven-year-old Aussie—think Wild West chaos! Also some inside stories about the movie 'Unsung Hero'. This is Part 1 of a multi-part episode, with more to come next week. Don’t miss Episode 12 with Sean Moffitt #christianmusic #forkingandcountry #unsunghero #podcast🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!

Join us for Episode 12 of More Cowbell Please with Sean Moffitt, a three-time Grammy-winning mix engineer behind hits for Keith Urban, Lauren Daigle, TobyMac, and more! From his roots as a drummer to mixing 'How Can It Be' and surviving stage-four cancer, Sean shares untold stories of faith, burnout, and the CCM industry. Host Ainslie, dives deep into Sean's journey and nerdy mixing tips. Subscribe for more inspiring CCM stories!

Discover untold stories from Christian Music music icons like Luke Smallbone & Paul Mabury! Subscribe to More Cowbell Please for exclusive CCM insights that inspire. 🎙️✨ Interviews with well credited Producers, Writers, A&R, Engineers, Artists and Executives. The people behind such artists as Lauren Daigle, Hillsong United, for King and Country, Skillet, Mercy Me, Toby Mac, Colton Dixon, The Afters and many more! Subscribe - new episodes every Thursday.

Zach Kelm reveals Colton Dixon’s Christian Music struggles post-Idol and the epic story behind ‘Build a Boat’! 🎵🙏 Discover industry secrets and advice for artists from the man that has successfully managed Skillet and Coltons careers. Subscribe & share for more CCM stories! Next week: Sean Moffitt, Mixing Engineer. #ChristianMusic #ColtonDixon #Skillet #Podcast

Zach Kelm started managing Skillet before they had even cracked 100K in sales units. He took them to 10 national #1 singles, 24 Million in sales units and multi billion streams. An AMAZING journey of faith, risk and prudence with some near miss deal scuttling moments on the way. Also working for the Smallbone Family and Managing Rebecca St. James. NEXT WEEK part 2 with Colton Dixon and other management stories. https://www.youtube.com/@MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?sub_confirmation=1Chapters00:00:00 - Intro02:31:02 - Kanakuk Camps Origins03:52:04 - College Concerts06:01:13 - Camps vs Concerts Choice07:28:29 - Job Hunt in Nashville08:30:29 - Smallbone Management10:35:02 - Rebecca St. James15:02:13 - Expanding Acts Managed22:48:08 - Skillet Joins Q29:59:18 - Skillet Comatose34:39:25 - What is Christian Music?35:29:08 - Crossing Over40:59:15 - International Touring41:49:04 - OutroALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! New Episodes every ThursdayHuge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!

Join us on More Cowbell Please Ep 10 with Luke Munns, co-founder and drummer of Hillsong United! 🥁 Discover how Luke, alongside Joel Houston and Marty Sampson, sparked a worship revolution with hits like “One Way.” From Sydney’s youth band to global tours, Luke shares his journey, the Hillsong controversies, and an awkward run-in with Bernie Herms! 😅 Is Hillsong a move of God or flawed? Dive into the raw truth with this Aussie legend. SUB NOW for more CCM stories! 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@morecowbellpleasepodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Follow @morecowbellpleasepodcast on Instagram and reshare! Next week: Zack Kelm, manager of Skillet & Colton Dixon. #HillsongUnited #ChristianMusic #LukeMunnsChapters:0:00 Intro0:18 Paul Mabury on Luke Munns0:52 Host Preview & CTA2:22 Music2:32 Welcome2:49 Queensland Life3:20 Podcast Rules3:43 Luke’s Origin Story4:12 Forming the Band5:07 Hillsong United’s Rise6:25 Songwriting Challenges7:02 Hillsong Controversies12:45 Plan B & Hobbies13:27 Crazy Gig Story14:13 Biggest Song: “One Way”15:23 Asian Worship Scene15:55 Embarrassing Bernie Herms Story18:27 Goodbyes19:04 Outro19:37 Instagram CTAALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously! First episode drops Feb 20, 2024.Huge thanks to @TheModernFilmmaker for helping the amateur at least get started! Thanks to my first four guests - Danny Duncan, Doug Weier, Ian Eskelin and Luke Smallbone for agreeing to do this. Super grateful for David Furlong making a LOGO/ Brand I love! Thanks to Derek Steinbrenner for the ripping GTR!me: http://www.ainsliegrosser.comPatreonhttps://patreon.com/MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink

5x Grammy-winner Chris Stevens joins More Cowbell Please to share his wild journey from crafting gaming sounds to producing hits for TobyMac, Sanctus Real, and Mandisa! 🎹✨ Hear about his early days with a Moog synthesizer, the making of I’m Not Alright, and heartfelt Grammy moments. And bonus - an early CCM fail with Audio Adrenaline Subscribe 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@MoreCowbellPleasePodcast?sub_confirmation=1 for Part 2 next week! #ChrisStevens #TobyMac #SanctusReal #ccm Chapters00:00 Intro: Welcome to Chris Stevens’ Story!01:08 Greetings: Studio Vibes with Chris02:12 Early Life: Music in My Blood03:17 Sibling Influence: 70s & 80s Music Magic04:20 High School: Rock Band Dreams04:45 College: Electronics to Music Pivot04:59 Game Sound Job: PC Beeps Begin06:28 Making Game Sounds: From Bleeps to Tracks08:16 First Synth: Moog MG1 Madness09:39 Forming Own Company: Game Audio Hustle10:29 Moving to Producing: Chasing Real Music10:51 Moved to Nashville: CCM Calling11:09 Paul Wright & Shawn Macdonald: Early Breaks11:47 Starting with TobyMac: Creative Sparks12:20 First Success: TobyMac’s “Gone” Hits13:32 Audio Adrenaline Fail: Nashville Lessons15:41 Sanctus Real: “I’m Not Alright” Triumph17:17 Grammys: From Loss to Victory20:01 Mandisa: Heartfelt “Overcomer” Memories21:37 Outro: Part 2 Tease!🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!

Keith Everette Smith blows us away! Grammy-contributing trumpeter, TobyMac’s live music director, and producer for Tasha Layton’s #1 CCM hits. From Elvis with Baz Luhrmann to arenas with TobyMac, Session stories with Phil Ramone, Dolly Parton, Jack White Subscribe for Chris Stevens in Ep. 15! #KeithEveretteSmith #TobyMac #TashaLayton #ccm

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Keith Everette Smith!

01:24 Greetings and Studio Vibes01:48 Keith’s AI-Generated Bio Reveal

05:39 From Pastor’s Kid to Music07:14 First Gear and Recording Hacks

08:02 College Days and Music Passion08:36 Liberty Scholarship Surprise

09:37 Saddleback Church Journey

09:46 Forming Anthem Lights

10:23 Nashville Move and Hustle

11:42 Session Horn Player Life

11:47 Jack White Studio Stories

12:41 Inside Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis

16:17 TobyMac Tour Adventures

18:14 More Jack White Sessions

19:51 Phil Ramone, Dolly, Chicago

22:30 Michael Narada Walden Encounter

24:46 Phil Ramone’s Mixing Lesson

25:59 What Defines Christian Music?

27:43 Life-Changing CCM Testimonials

29:46 Facing Magnificent Defeats

32:51 Bravado in Music Careers

33:37 Secrets of Great Engineering

37:27 Tasha Layton’s Love Story

38:16 Advice for Aspiring Musicians

41:29 Producing with Wife Tasha

44:56 Career and Family Balance

47:01 Farewell and Handshake

🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!

Join Me as I share a personal life update. And LEGAL issues!. I'm also taking to opportunity to give a life story of my journey from Australia to India, opening a Christian music venue, to mixing Grammy-winning tracks for For King & Country and Matt Redman! Discover the heart behind the podcast, inspired by faith, struggles, and stories from CCM legends like Danny Duncan, John Mays and Jackie Patillo, as well as CCM's most well known producers, writers, and Artists like for King and Country's own Joel and Luke Smallbone, Matt Hammit and Aaron Shust. The historic -time following of Charlie Kirks assassination has refocused me on the gospel’s power in music. The GREAT NEWS there's MORE COMING. But not for a couple weeks. Stay tuned. Subscribe! #MoreCowbellPlease

If you've seen the cowbells recent reels showing Charlie Kirk praising Forrest Franks influence, The effect on Lauren Daigle, and Jenny McCarthy you'll have sensed a change. Watch for the upcoming stories and observations in conversation with my guests - we're on a mission!

Chapters:0:00 Intro0:09 Welcome to More Cowbell Please0:17 Channel Stats: 1M Views, 1,400 Subs1:10 Guest Highlights: CCM Legends1:15 Producers: Chris Stevens & More2:04 Songwriters: Matt Armstrong & Ian Eskelin2:11 Executives: Jackie Patillo & John Mays2:27 Skillet’s Manager Zach Kelm2:37 Artists: For King & Country & More2:58 Engineers: Danny Duncan & Others3:06 Concert Promoter Gary Smith3:14 Media: Jessica Morris on Newsboys3:24 Thanks to Our Guests3:28 The CCM Industry Pyramid3:38 Why I Paused the Podcast4:41 Legal Hold on Special Episode5:01 My Australian Roots5:26 India Missionary Life5:58 Outback & Boarding School Adventures6:53 Piano Tuning Apprenticeship7:37 Starting a Christian Music Venue8:09 Bible College & Theological Training8:45 Promoting with David Smallbone9:37 Unsung Hero: Amy Grant Connection10:08 Producing Local Acts11:03 Moving to the USA11:37 Working at a Worship Label12:05 Becoming a Full-Time Mixer13:16 Podcast Inception Story13:56 Charlie Kirk Impact14:28 What’s Next for More Cowbell Please🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Prince Mulla is a Christ follower working in the Bollywood movie industry as a producer and musician. From leading 500,000 in worship to crafting Bollywood hits, Prince shares his journey as a pastor’s son, navigating faith in a 1.4 Billion people nation where conversion is illegal. Hear stories of his viral song “Zinda” impacting Pakistan persecution, and “Gal” healing loneliness. He's producing homegrown authentic modern worship that the Indian population can relate to - and I frankly find fascinating!. In this podcast we learn about how he's blending traditional instruments like tablas, harmoniums and sitar with western musical influences in this new wave of worship music sweeping thru the Church there.Chapters: 0:00 Intro to More Cowbell Please1:07 Meet Prince Mulla: Bollywood & Faith1:36 Prince’s Christian Roots in India2:03 Music Journey: Harmonium to Keyboard2:26 Studying Music in Chennai2:51 Bollywood Beginnings as Keyboardist3:35 Leading Worship for 500,0005:05 Navigating Bollywood’s Music Scene5:55 Faith in Bollywood: Staying True6:28 Producing Ads & Jingles7:16 Viral Christian Songwriting Begins8:10 Personal Worship Through Music9:05 India’s 26 Languages & Hindi Worship9:45 Christianity in India: 2% & Growing11:13 Conversion Laws in India13:26 Christ Follower, Not Christian14:30 Church Growth Amid Persecution16:47 Indian Worship Meets Western Sound18:07 Western Music’s Impact on India18:36 India’s Wealth Divide Explained19:38 Breaking India’s Caste System21:45 First Impressions of America22:56 Zinda’s Impact After Church Bombing24:36 Gal: A Song for God’s Hug26:41 India’s Got Talent & Guinness Record27:33 Nations of Worship Ministry28:10 Keeping Worship Pure, Not Paid29:12 Rich Mullins’ Money Philosophy29:58 Choosing Ministry Over Money30:27 Christian Music Scene in India31:21 Outro & Duncan Phillips Tease🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Chris gets honest about career challenges. We talk Carrie Underwood hit, Gloria Gaynor producing, Shakira writing, RV'ing, His  @moodyproducer  Identity on Instagram and TikTok. He also talks about what Christian Music is. #chrisstevens #ccm #christianmusic Chris won 5 Grammy Awards and 15 Doves!🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641If you love stories and the music business, this podcast is for you. I interview professional music creators hearing their origins, song and production stories, experiences and embarrassing stories. Not to be taken too seriously!

Nathan Nockels. Producer. A master class in how to make a record. Picking great songs, being an authentic creative. After 18 years producing for Passion including Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, Crowder, Laura Story and annual conference records, he tells us about his current work - some of his most sucessful yet. But not for the reasons you may think! He's produced hits like the ICONIC 10000 Reasons (Matt Redman), Better is One Day (Passion), Blessings (Laura Story) making the worship sound track of the late 90's and 2000's.Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:53 Welcome to Nathan Nockels2:25 Oklahoma Roots2:55 Early Days with Charlie Hall4:02 First Studio Adventures5:24 Forming Sons and Daughters6:22 Christy’s Game-Changing Vocals7:21 Passion’s Beginnings with Louie Giglio8:10 Nathan’s Producer Awakening9:17 Passion’s First Spark13:24 Matt Redman’s Songs at Passion ‘9914:47 Bringing in Chris Tomlin15:32 Keith Smith’s Loop Legacy17:23 Starting Passion City Church18:27 Writing for Passion Conferences20:03 10,000 Reasons: Disney Robin Hood Roots22:28 10,000 Reasons’ Global Impact25:22 AI & Authentic Music Creation28:01 Keeping Creativity Alive29:52 Snare Sound Evolution31:38 First Massive Crowd Moment32:52 Meditative Music Lessons33:58 Overwhelming Georgia Dome Experience35:09 Leaving Passion37:58 Nockels’ Lullaby & Christmas Success39:33 Authentic Creativity’s Power42:12 Experience Shapes Artistry48:08 Recapturing Youthful Creativity48:57 Challenging the Status Quo51:17 Songs Touching Lives53:27 Hilarious Mixing Mishap55:33 Music Education Journey58:27 Theological Training Insights61:57 Embarrassing Matt Redman Moment62:31 Goodbyes & Thanks62:38 Outro🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Matt Armstrong is a songwriter behind hits like Chris Tomlin’s “At the Cross” and Casting Crowns’ “Always Enough”! From his Buffalo roots to Nashville’s CCM scene, Matt shares wild stories—spilling Dr. Pepper with Ashley Judd, surviving a dog funeral saga, and finding faith through music. Now an A&R pro at Story House Collective, he mentors new talent like Cade Thompson. Next up: Nathan Nockles & Prince Mulla! Subscribe on YouTube to help us hit our first 1000 - almost there! #MoreCowbellPlease

Chapters0:00 Intro1:36 Welcome to Matt Armstrong2:08 Buffalo Roots3:32 Discovering Christian Music6:30 Full Sail Journey7:10 Darkhorse Internship8:13 Working with Ed Cash10:32 Reigniting Songwriting12:03 First Cuts: Always Enough14:06 Ashley Judd & Dr. Pepper16:04 Awkward Protest Song16:34 Three Dog Saga20:47 Song Stories: At the Cross21:11 Watoto Choir Miracle24:22 Songs as Ministry26:56 Making a Living Songwriting28:03 Ups and Downs in Music32:37 A&R at Story House33:59 Dog Sitting for Matthew West34:31 Building Story House Talent38:05 Avoiding Bitterness39:41 Magnificent Defeats43:28 Meeting His Wife44:51 Goodbyes & Thanks44:59 Outro🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Our epic chat with Gary Smith, a veteran Christian music promoter in Europe! Behind the scenes stories of booking Rebecca St. James’ first UK tour to Skillet’s loud shows and for KING & COUNTRY’s international debut, Gary shares wild stories—like a whale-chasing crowd in the Faroe Islands and a 900-ticket sellout in an Austrian village. Hear how faith and ministry drove his work with, Thrid Day, DC Talk, Newsboys, and many more. 🕊️ Subscribe for more inspiring stories, and don’t miss Matt Armstrong next week! #MoreCowbellPlease

Chapters

0:00 Intro

1:06 Welcome

2:02 Early Life Stories

2:40 Boys’ Brigade Memories

4:08 Discovering Music Festivals

4:46 First Bookings: Firm Foundations

6:59 Label Showcase Moments

8:26 Hiring the Right Team

9:21 Landing U.S. Label Gigs

9:39 DC Talk Show Highlights

10:49 GMA Experiences

11:06 David Smallbone’s Impact

11:48 Organizing RSJ’s First Tour

13:45 RSJ Tour Locations

14:57 Planning Show Dates

15:46 Core Touring Values

16:31 Supporting Promoters

17:40 Making Tours Work for All

19:00 Austrian Tour Story

22:10 Translator Tales

23:47 Faroe Islands Adventure

26:06 Japan Tour Insights

28:20 for KING & COUNTRY’s First International Dates

28:59 Keyboard Player Anecdotes

30:27 Acts Promoted

32:41 To Tour Europe or Not?

34:52 Skillet’s Big Date

36:13 Investing in European Tours

37:42 Europe’s Openness to the Gospel

39:38 Crossing Over to Mainstream

40:11 U2’s Influence

40:57 Life After Promoting

42:10 Brazil Tour Story

43:56 Rich Mullins’ Legacy

45:44 Goodbyes & Thanks

45:59 Outro

🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9

PODCAST:

Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYew

Listen on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

This week I chat with veteran CCM podcasters, the brothers Jacob and Jesse Priddy of the 'Christian Music Guys' podcast, a heartfelt music conversation, with music insights from the fans perspective. As lifelong fans as well as being pastors and worship leaders, they dive into the songs and stories that shaped their faith, from nostalgic CCM classics to today’s emerging artists. With over 200 episodes, they’ve interviewed icons like Steven Curtis Chapman, Matthew West, and former Newsboys frontman John James, sharing their music journey that inspire millions. I wante to get their takes on some topics - so i invited them on for a chat. Great guys and true fans!

Visit them : https://christianmusicguys.com/🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Ainslie Grosser dives deeper with Aaron Shust on his indie artist journey, balancing family with his son Michael’s special needs, and learning to “be still” in faith. From tour pranks to biblical truths, this episode inspires! Aaron talks about the power of his song ZION, His journey as a parent of a special needs boy with Downs Syndrome, Autism Subscribe for more! #MoreCowbellPlease #aaronshust #songwriter

Chapters :

0:00 Intro

1:01 Changing Labels

1:22 Centricity

1:55 Independence

3:38 Touring and Marriage

6:34 Family

10:02 Michael

11:28 Lessons of Special Needs Parenting

15:10 Michael's Birth and the Blog

17:21 How a Diagnosis Changes Your Life

18:51 Magnificent Defeats

19:39 Losing the Band

21:07 End of the Centricity Deal

23:42 Handling Tough Stuff

24:46 Israel Inspirations

27:23 Song 'ZION'

29:58 Funnies

33:02 Goodbyes

33:10 Outro

🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9

PODCAST:

Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYew

Listen on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Aaron Shust shares his life and music career story. From being a worship pastor in an Atlanta Mega Church, to having #1 hit songs in CCM Christian Music. The challenges of being a christian artist on a secular label.
He trace shis journey from a small Pennsylvania church to CCM stardom with “My Savior My God.” Hear how childhood piano struggles, a hymn discovery, and faith shaped his #1 hit. Part 2 coming soon! Subscribe! #MoreCowbellPlease #AaronShust

Its Matt Hammitt, former Sanctus Real frontman, on his journey from Grammy-nominated hits like “Lead Me” to prioritizing family after his son Bowen’s heart condition. Matt shares raw stories of faith, fatherhood, and songwriting, plus his bold take on the Michael Tait allegations. Survivors, you’re seen. Subscribe for Aaron Shust’s story next! #MoreCowbellPlease #MattHammitt

The documentary : BowensHeart.com

Chapters

00:00:00 - Intro: Welcome to Matt’s Story

00:01:26 - AI Bio: Matt’s Sanctus Real Journey

00:04:39 - Origins: Ohio Roots & Music Passion

00:06:49 - Forming Sanctus Real: High School Beginnings

00:07:55 - Early Encouragement: Finding His Voice

00:08:52 - Faith & Songwriting: A Biblical Lens

00:11:27 - Sanctus Real vs. Fatherhood: Life-Changing Tension

00:17:02 - “I’m Not Alright”: Raw Songwriting Story

00:21:17 - Embarrassing Moment: Australia’s Zipper Chant

00:24:21 - Songwriting for Others: For King & Country

00:27:34 - Speaking for Faith: Marriage & Pro-Life

00:28:52 - Bowen’s Heart: A Miracle Through Trials

00:31:34 - Marriage & Grief: Navigating Pain Together

00:37:35 - Impactful Stories: “Lead Me” Saves Marriages

00:40:02 - Addressing Tait: Defending CCM’s Heart

00:50:45 - CCM Reform: See Something, Say Something

00:54:54 - What’s Next: New Music & Advocacy

00:57:13 - Outro: Hope and Handshakes

🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9 PODCAST:Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYewListen on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641

Jessica Morris, the journalist behind the Roys Report’s explosive Michael Tait exposé. From her Australian roots to shaking the CCM world, Jessica shares her journey, faith, and 2.5-year investigation into Newsboys’ and DC Talk former frontman. We unpack the allegations, the industry’s response, and hope for reform. Read the articles linked below first! Survivors, you are seen. Subscribe for Matt Hammitt’s healing take next week! #MoreCowbellPlease #JessicaMorris #CCM

Jessicas First Julie Roys Article

https://julieroys.com/former-newsboys-frontman-michael-tait-accused-sexual-assault-grooming-substance-abuse-dating-back-to-2004/

Jessicas Second Julie Roys Article

https://julieroys.com/woman-accuses-michael-tait-drugging-her-watching-newsboys-tour-manager-covered-up/

🎧ALL EPISODES:.https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBt6FZ88v_g64fr3KfLjQgPIM0vUYRZy9

PODCAST:

Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0v9dEeIH0OeP1chxSfQ7gj?si=d0HmJihHTjGhiEuwP8cYew

Listen on Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-cowbell-please/id1796605641