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01:10 Exploring the Creative Journey of Jared Tadlock
08:38 Finding Passion Beyond Business
12:19 Imagining Unlimited Creative Possibilities
22:16 Navigating Social Media
26:30 The Debate on Vertical vs. Horizontal Video
37:54 Future Aspirations and Nashville Move
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17:56 Building Relationships and Finding Like-Minded Individuals
29:20 The Challenge of Finding a Unique Sound
39:44 The Value of Catalog Building
52:16 The Role of Songwriters
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02:03 The Concept Behind 'Water Your Roots'
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17:56 Tour Excitement and Team Dynamics
25:53 Creative Freedom Post-Album
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04:53 Dylan's Fridge Troubles
14:58 Adam smashes plates in his free time
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Dylan Reese chats with artist/friend JayRoddy about his journey balancing a 9-5 job with building his career in music. This Massachusetts native also wears multiple hats, specializing in visual content + graphic design. The fellas chat about staying consistent and share some stories about their individual come up.

01:15 How Dylan and Roddy Met
04:50 Discipline, Belief, and Progress Over Time
08:57 Working A Day Job
20:42 Early Music Releases
25:01 Planning A Cohesive Project
40:42 The Power of Consistent Content
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04:50 Discipline, Belief, and Progress Over Time
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25:01 Planning A Cohesive Project
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      <description><![CDATA["Adam & Dylan have a chat about how to stay inspired and battle burnout / writer’s block. The dance remix of Adam’s song “mountains” coming out on 3/13 gets announced! There’s also a huge thunderstorm going on in West Virginia and Adam is freaking out for most of this episode. He also thought that The Wizard Of Oz came out in 1997.

01:01 Announcing the 'Mountains” Dance Remix
02:06 The Freedom of Being Independent in Music
07:53 Staying Inspired and Recognizing Creative Pockets
22:50 The Joy of Making Music and Staying Playful
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02:06 The Freedom of Being Independent in Music
07:53 Staying Inspired and Recognizing Creative Pockets
22:50 The Joy of Making Music and Staying Playful
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00:00 Feeling A Little Burnt Out
07:29 Adam’s Recent Nashville Trip
14:56 Off The Wall Tour Concepts / Names
28:13 Everyone Should Watch The Documentary Called 'Listers'
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00:00 Introducing JZAC
05:55 Navigating Social Media
09:53 The Evolution of Music Promotion
14:07 Investing in Your Music Career
17:49 The Long Game
21:58 Building a Sustainable Music Career
25:31 Transitioning to Full-Time Musician
32:27 Anticipating the Upcoming Tour
38:01 Navigating Major Label Interest
41:56 The Value of Independence
45:53 Building Genuine Relationships
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05:55 Navigating Social Media
09:53 The Evolution of Music Promotion
14:07 Investing in Your Music Career
17:49 The Long Game
21:58 Building a Sustainable Music Career
25:31 Transitioning to Full-Time Musician
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14:07 Investing in Your Music Career
17:49 The Long Game
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11:51 Getting Boo’d in 2012<br />
17:52 Reflections on Growth<br />
21:51 Adam’s Early Challenges<br />
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11:51 Getting Boo’d in 2012<br />
17:52 Reflections on Growth<br />
21:51 Adam’s Early Challenges<br />
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11:51 Getting Boo’d in 2012
17:52 Reflections on Growth
21:51 Adam’s Early Challenges
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10:03 Thoughts On The Juicy Lucy<br />
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14:15 Emanuel Brown Joins Us To Ask His Mailbag Question About Misconceptions In The Industry
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<p>03:04 Tour Recap: Highlights and Surprises<br />
05:55 Connecting with Fans On The Road<br />
09:09 Managing Pre-Show Anxiety 11:59 Mishaps and Learning Moments<br />
17:58 Brief Recap of Dylan’s Tour w/ Ollie Joseph<br />
24:00 Lodging Adventures: The Crockett County Ranch Experience<br />
38:01 THE JIGSAW TOUR part 2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com<br />
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<p>03:04 Tour Recap: Highlights and Surprises<br />
05:55 Connecting with Fans On The Road<br />
09:09 Managing Pre-Show Anxiety 11:59 Mishaps and Learning Moments<br />
17:58 Brief Recap of Dylan’s Tour w/ Ollie Joseph<br />
24:00 Lodging Adventures: The Crockett County Ranch Experience<br />
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24:00 Lodging Adventures: The Crockett County Ranch Experience
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02:38 Exploring Optimism in Uncertain Times<br />
06:09 The Role of AI in Creativity<br />
11:59 The Evolution of Art and Authenticity<br />
19:03 Navigating the Post-COVID Creative Landscape<br />
30:40 Expectations and Artistic Integrity<br />
39:54 The Balance of Quality and Quantity in Content Creation<br />
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02:38 Exploring Optimism in Uncertain Times<br />
06:09 The Role of AI in Creativity<br />
11:59 The Evolution of Art and Authenticity<br />
19:03 Navigating the Post-COVID Creative Landscape<br />
30:40 Expectations and Artistic Integrity<br />
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02:58 Intentionality in Artistry<br />
06:00 Having A Clear Vision<br />
12:12 Balancing Perfection and Authenticity<br />
17:54 Owning Your Creative Space<br />
26:54 Striving for Excellence in Performance<br />
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02:58 Intentionality in Artistry<br />
06:00 Having A Clear Vision<br />
12:12 Balancing Perfection and Authenticity<br />
17:54 Owning Your Creative Space<br />
26:54 Striving for Excellence in Performance<br />
37:23 Pinpointing Inspiration and Defining Your Sound<br />
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02:58 Intentionality in Artistry
06:00 Having A Clear Vision
12:12 Balancing Perfection and Authenticity
17:54 Owning Your Creative Space
26:54 Striving for Excellence in Performance
37:23 Pinpointing Inspiration and Defining Your Sound
40:57 Self-Awareness Will Take You Far
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06:00 Having A Clear Vision
12:12 Balancing Perfection and Authenticity
17:54 Owning Your Creative Space
26:54 Striving for Excellence in Performance
37:23 Pinpointing Inspiration and Defining Your Sound
40:57 Self-Awareness Will Take You Far
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      <title>EP 08: The Art of DIY Touring (Come See Us This Month)</title>
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<p>03:07 Plugging Our Tour Dates<br />
11:56 The Emotional Connection of Live Music<br />
17:48 Adam’s First Headline<br />
21:03 The Reality of Selling Tickets<br />
26:52 How To Get On Tour By Adding Value<br />
36:06 The Importance of Being a Good Hang<br />
42:10 Final Thoughts on DIY Touring&quot; Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com<br />
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11:56 The Emotional Connection of Live Music<br />
17:48 Adam’s First Headline<br />
21:03 The Reality of Selling Tickets<br />
26:52 How To Get On Tour By Adding Value<br />
36:06 The Importance of Being a Good Hang<br />
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11:56 The Emotional Connection of Live Music
17:48 Adam’s First Headline
21:03 The Reality of Selling Tickets
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11:56 The Emotional Connection of Live Music
17:48 Adam’s First Headline
21:03 The Reality of Selling Tickets
26:52 How To Get On Tour By Adding Value
36:06 The Importance of Being a Good Hang
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<p>01:17 The Justin Timberlake Revelation<br />
09:57 Adam’s Overall Lack of Pop Culture Awareness<br />
20:06 Adam’s childhood and Upbringing<br />
30:33 Curiosity Beyond the Bubble of WV<br />
36:10 Stan Yokum<br />
40:40 Dylan Was Dropping Heaters On Myspace<br />
52:23 It Wasn’t All For Nothing&quot; Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com<br />
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      <pubDate>Wed, 7 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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09:57 Adam’s Overall Lack of Pop Culture Awareness<br />
20:06 Adam’s childhood and Upbringing<br />
30:33 Curiosity Beyond the Bubble of WV<br />
36:10 Stan Yokum<br />
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52:23 It Wasn’t All For Nothing&quot; Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com<br />
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20:06 Adam’s childhood and Upbringing
30:33 Curiosity Beyond the Bubble of WV
36:10 Stan Yokum
40:40 Dylan Was Dropping Heaters On Myspace
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>&quot;Dylan and Adam discuss the significance of merchandise for music artists, exploring its role in branding, revenue generation, and fan connection. This stems from Dylan’s response to a post he saw on Instagram stating “Making Merch Is A Waste Of Time”. The boys share personal experiences with making merch - emphasizing the importance of quality and design, and how mistakes can lead to valuable lessons. The conversation also touches on setting goals for the upcoming year, both personally and professionally.</p>
<p>02:20 The Importance of Merchandise for Artists<br />
10:32 Merch as a Revenue Stream for Touring Artists<br />
15:58 Learning from Mistakes<br />
24:04 The Value of Personal Connection at Shows<br />
30:48 Merch as a Branding Tool<br />
32:10 Setting Goals for 2026<br />
36:45 Sneak Peak Of Next Episode’s Topic&quot; Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com<br />
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<p>02:20 The Importance of Merchandise for Artists<br />
10:32 Merch as a Revenue Stream for Touring Artists<br />
15:58 Learning from Mistakes<br />
24:04 The Value of Personal Connection at Shows<br />
30:48 Merch as a Branding Tool<br />
32:10 Setting Goals for 2026<br />
36:45 Sneak Peak Of Next Episode’s Topic&quot; Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com<br />
for information about our collection and use of personal data for<br />
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15:58 Learning from Mistakes 
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32:10 Setting Goals for 2026
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15:58 Learning from Mistakes 
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32:10 Setting Goals for 2026
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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for information about our collection and use of personal data for<br />
advertising.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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