The Sound Check – Details, episodes & analysis

What happens when the music changes? The Sound Check is a podcast about the real lives of performers beyond the stage—exploring injury, burnout, identity, career transitions and the moments that make us question what success really means. Hosted by former trumpet player Jack Phillips, each episode goes behind the curtain through honest conversations with musicians and performers, alongside Jack’s own experiences of losing his sound and finding a different path forward. Whether you’re building a life in performance, navigating the messy middle or wondering what comes next, The Sound Check is a space for the parts of a creative life that don’t always make it into the programme notes. Honest stories from the performer’s side of the stage.