Outside The Circle Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of Outside The Circle, hosts Brian and Ronnie sit down with Josh and Sean — two-thirds of the talented band Gale Bird — for an energetic and inspiring conversation about creativity, collaboration, and connection.

Sean shares how music has always been part of his DNA, from learning piano as a child to studying music in college. It was there that he met Josh, a like-minded musician with his own unique influences and production experience. What started as a friendship soon became a creative partnership built on trust, experimentation, and mutual respect.

Together, they talk about how Gale Bird came to life — from the early jam sessions and rough demos to crafting their distinct sound that blends heartfelt storytelling with genre-bending instrumentation. The duo reflects on how their varied musical backgrounds keep their songwriting fresh and unpredictable, while still grounded in emotion and authenticity.

Listeners will get a sense of how the band approaches songwriting as a team, the challenges of balancing creative roles, and the excitement of building momentum as an emerging act in today’s music landscape.

🎧 Episode 157 of Outside The Circle is a deep dive into the art of collaboration — available now on all streaming platforms.

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Portions of this episode contain copyrighted music used with the express permission of the artist and/or their authorized representatives. All rights to the songs remain with the original copyright holders. Music is included solely for the purpose of artist promotion, review, and commentary in connection with this episode of Outside The Circle Podcast. Documentation of artist permission is on file.

In this heartfelt episode of Outside The Circle, hosts Brian and Ronnie sit down with Robin Young, a rising artist whose roots in the Philadelphia area shaped a lifelong love for music.

Robin paints a vivid picture of her early years — a childhood filled with melody, surrounded by instruments and inspiration. Her father, a jazz musician and piano tuner, and her mother, a singer, filled the home with rhythm and harmony. That musical foundation, mixed with a natural curiosity for writing and performing, set her on a creative path from the very beginning.

Now living her dream as a singer-songwriter, Robin opens up about the process behind her debut album — the emotions, challenges, and triumphs that come with putting your first full body of work into the world. The conversation covers her songwriting influences, how she finds beauty in everyday moments, and the delicate balance between vulnerability and confidence as an emerging artist.

From childhood jam sessions in Philly to performing her own original songs on Nashville stages, Robin’s story is one of perseverance, passion, and authenticity — a reminder that music is often born from the places and people that shape us most.

🎧 Episode 156 of Outside The Circle — streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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Portions of this podcast episode contain copyrighted music used with the express permission of the artist and/or their authorized representatives. All rights to the songs remain with the original copyright holders. Music is included solely for the purpose of artist promotion, review, and commentary under the permissions granted to Outside The Circle Podcast. No revenue is generated directly from the inclusion of these works, and the podcast maintains documentation verifying artist consent for each featured song.

Episode 147 features Singers-Songwriters Delaney, Erika and Zach Daves of Daves Highway @daveshighway . Listen to the episode now!

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Episode 59 is our 2nd Circle Back Session episode and features singer/songwriter's Dallas Pryor of The Lazy Wayne Band (@lazywayneband) and Danny McMahon (@dannymcmahonuk). Listen to the episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or .

Episode 58 features singer/songwriter Daniel Borge (@thisisdanielmusic). Listen to the episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or .

Episode 57 features singer/songwriter Robin Winther. The guys talk to Robin about his new EP “Moments”, the music scene in Sweden and his upcoming album plans. Robin can be found on all social media at @robinwintherofficial. Listen to the episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or .

Episode 56 features singer/songwriter Jeff Stauffer. The guys talk to Jeff about his social media success, the excitement of songs coming together and recording new music this year. Jeff can be found on all social media at @jeffstauffermusic. Listen to the episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or

Episode 55 features singer/songwriter Ryan Connolly. The guys talk to Ryan about his road to music, his songwriting process and the opportunity to open for artists like Granger Smith. Ryan can be found on all social media at @theryanconnolly. Listen to the episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or .

Episode 54 features singer/songwriter Kirstie Kraus. The guys talk to Kirstie about the release of her new single "Something New", her upcoming Florida tour and her songwriting process. Kirstie can be found on all social media at @kirstiekraus. Listen to the episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or

Episode 53 features singer/songwriters Juna N Joey. The guys talk to Juna N Joey about the use of social media like TikTok and YouTube to gain success, songwriting as a duo and getting the chance to tour in the U.K.. Juna N Joey can be found on all social media at @junanjoey. Listen to the episode now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or .