Pick-Me-Up Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

Kate's Takes are here for the Season 2 Finale! Hear Kate give her own takes on a range of subjects that are all food/drink themed (which is definitely a favourite theme of the show!)

Kate also gives The Songwriting Prize 2024 Grand Final wrap up🕺

Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram, and we'll see you next year for Season 3!

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features music video producer, manager, and Dreamscape Creative Agency owner; Chrissy McHugh! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• What's happening now
• The origins of Dreamscape Creative Agency
• The best things about working in production
• Favourite projects to work on
• The BIG question
• Reasons for being a Listen Up Music Ambassador
• Being a 'list person' to hold yourself accountable
• Little wins to set yourself up for the day
• Significant turning points in your life
• Putting tools in place to help with mental health
• First impressions and judging people harshly
• Giving things time to make a difference
• What good community and networks can do for you
• Steps to ensure spaces are safe when creating work on tough topics
• Juggling other people's mental health alongside your own
• The worst word in the world

Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

You can find Chrissy on Instagram, and also Dreamscape Creative Agency.

Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on TikTok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features producer, and singer-songwriter, Dominik Dale/June Baby! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• new music and streaming success
• the writing process
• Google lights and living in the future
• The BIG question
• The benefits of therapy
• Career tips and tricks

Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features indie singer-songwriter, and producer, NEDR! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• the big question
• the importance of community and support networks
• open conversations, especially in the car!
• new music coming
• social media as a necessity for "making it"
• what the music industry is like to be in
• songwriting inspirations
• what you should listen to this week

Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's (two rounds this episdode!) and Scenarios 🕺

Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate give her own takes on a massive range of subjects including chocolate paddle pops, puzzles, communication wins and fails, olympic sports to try, embracing washing from the knees down.

Kate also gives a small life, and Songwriting Prize, update, as well as her Song of the Week🕺

Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

** This episode touches on some tough topics so if any part of this episode brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 **

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features Sydney-based alt-pop artist, YAGKI! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• the big question
• what makes music so personal
• go-to instruments for writing
• the journey through your upbringing
• carrying guily while looking after yourself
• developing positive mental health
• building your own support network
• new YAGKI music and music video
• the importance of lyrics and stream of consciousness

Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features acclaimed guitarist, musician and producer, Dan Maher! In this episode, topics discussed include:

• how he got into music and how he ended up as a guitarist
• the hardest part of working in live television
• managing egos
• memorable moments
• the ups and downs of travel
• current, and up-and-coming, projects
• the big question
• the honesty of telling people how you feel
• not being available ALL of the time
• things that snap him out of a funk
• advice for people getting into the industry

Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺

Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! We're excited to be back for Season 2 and have all sorts of wonderful things in store.

In this season you'll hear from new guests, get Kate's Takes on more topics, and Scenarios and Top 3's will be back!

Episode 1, featuring the very humble Dan Maher, will drop on Wednesday 17th July, and you can now keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok @pickmeuppodcast and/or on Instagram @thepickmeuppodcast🕺

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features none other than Kate's sister, and singer-songwriter, Nicole Gandy!

Hear Kate and Nicole give their take on a massive range of subjects from telescopes to scuba diving, the cinnamon challenge to margaritas (the drink and the pizza), bowling to dogs off lead, indoor plant maintenance to pantomimes, Lime bikes to Bridgerton, shopping to eggplant dumplings and Scooby Doo!

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features a surprise guest!

In this episode, topics discussed include:

• The Songwriting Prize 2024 update
• the big question
• who are you?
• finding your people and storytelling
• Almost, Maine
• the importance of mental health and experiences
• the evolution of the podcast

Our favourite games are played, with Top 3 Vibes and a ridiculous round of Scenarios.

If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.