Ep. 245 - BONNIE McKEE ("California Gurls")

Ep. 245 - BONNIE McKEE ("California Gurls")

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Songcraft Classic: WALTER AFANASIEFF ("All I Want for Christmas Is You")

We've been celebrating our 10th anniversary all year by digging in the vaults to re-present classic episodes with fresh commentary. Today, for our final "classic episode" of 2025, we're revisiting our 2020 conversation with "All I Want for Christmas" co-writer Walter Afanasieff. ...  Show more

Ep. 270 - MIKE REID ("I Can't Make You Love Me")

GRAMMY winner and Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Mike Reid chats about his remarkable musical life. PART ONEScott and Paul talk about the sports games and so much morePART TWOOur in depth conversation with Mike ReidABOUT MIKE REIDNashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Mike Reid ...  Show more

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