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Date: November 4, 2026
Name of Podcast: Backstage Pass Radio
S11: E11: - Sierra Gant - Sonwriting From Texas To Tennessee

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Nashville gets talked about like a magic door, but Sierra Gant makes it sound more honest than that: it is a place where you earn your community one write, one round, and one uncomfortable song at a time. We sit down with the Texas-born, Nashville-working singer-songwriter to trace the real road between the two places she calls home and what that back-and-forth does to your craft, your confidence, and your career.
 
Sierra shares how her early songwriting environment did not fit the music she wanted to make, why she finally committed to building relationships in Nashville, and what “get in the community” actually looks like in practice. We talk co-writing versus writing solo, the idea of never being the best songwriter in the room, and the tools that help emerging writers connect with collaborators. Along the way, we get into influences from 90s country to modern favorites, plus what it means to embrace an alto voice in a genre that often rewards range over tone.
 
Then we get the best kind of proof: live music. Sierra performs her single “Better Bad Habits” and opens up about where the title came from and why songs can say the hard thing without lighting the whole room on fire. She also performs “Another Call,” a vulnerable fan favorite shaped by a painful breakup and a pattern that a lot of listeners recognize faster than they want to admit. We also swap stories about listening rooms, the Bluebird Cafe, and why acoustic performances can feel more true than a polished track.
 
If you care about songwriting, Texas country, Nashville storytelling, independent artist growth, Spotify streams, and the real work behind “overnight” moments, this conversation delivers both heart and practical takeaways. Subscribe, share this with a friend who writes or plays, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

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Date: October 21, 2026
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S11: E10 - Rob Jacobs (AM/FM) - The Talk Box and the Gold Top

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You can learn a lot about a musician by what they obsess over, and Rob Jacobs obsesses over the details. Rob is a Houston, Texas guitarist best known for bringing 70s classic rock back to life with AM/FM, and he joins me in the Crystal Vision Studio to talk about the real stuff behind the stage sound: how he learned by ear, why he still dissects songs he has heard a hundred times, and what it takes to make a cover band feel like the record without turning it into a museum piece.
 
We trace Rob’s story from Galveston roots to Sharpstown-era guitar lessons, then jump into the records that built his musical DNA: Santana, Grand Funk Railroad, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, Led Zeppelin, the Allman Brothers, and the wider Laurel Canyon ecosystem that made harmonies and band-first musicianship the standard. Rob also opens up about writing his own material, the “zen” of creating even when you never release it, and why time, repetition, and ear training matter more than chasing speed or flash.
 
Then we get into the fun backstage connections, including how a few online videos led to a relationship with Foghat and even a chance to share the stage. We also talk gear, including the goldtop Gibson Les Paul he’s kept since 1974, plus the talk box effect that instantly triggers memories on songs like Rocky Mountain Way. If you love Houston live music, classic rock guitar, tribute bands, and the craft behind the tone, hit play and come hang with us. Subscribe, share the episode with a music friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find Backstage Pass Radio.

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Date: October 7, 2026
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S11: E8: Eddie Wineland (UFC, WEC, Firefighter) - Firefighting After Fighting

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A lot of people talk about “never forget.” Eddie Wineland actually trains it into his body. Randy Hulsey sits down with the former UFC veteran and WEC bantamweight champion for a real catch-up that turns into a powerful conversation about service, memory, and the kind of discipline that does not need an audience.
 
We dig into Eddie’s path from long weeks working near the steel mills to nearly two decades with the LaPorte Fire Department, and why that career gave him the freedom and support to compete at the highest level in MMA. Eddie also breaks down his annual 9/11 stair climb tribute: 2,071 steps, done in full firefighting gear with a pack, repeated up and down stadium stairs. He’s honest about what the gear adds, why the heat matters, and why even a brutal workout still cannot match what first responders faced inside the towers.
 
From there, the talk widens into family and culture. Eddie shares why his kids join the tribute, why “wrestling is not optional,” and what he thinks phones and comfort are doing to toughness and common sense. Because Backstage Pass Radio always keeps music in the mix, we also get into guitars, learning frustration, and how small daily practice builds real progress. We close by circling back to life after Eddie’s June 2022 retirement: commentating, coaching, and why wrestling pressure is such a foundation in modern mixed martial arts.
 
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Date: September 23, 2026
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S11: E7: Jayler (James Bartholomew & Tyler Arrowsmith) - Nostalgia and a Deep Purple Tour

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Rock isn’t quiet, it’s just waiting for the right band to turn it back up. We sit down with James Bartholomew and Tyler Arrowsmith from UK rock band Jayler to talk about how a young group can channel a 60s and 70s classic rock vibe without feeling like a tribute act, and why the performance element of rock matters as much as the notes. From stage outfits to big riffs to that sense of atmosphere, they’re chasing the part of rock and roll that makes a room feel alive.

We get into the real building blocks behind their sound: family influences, deep listening on vinyl, falling down the rabbit hole from Bob Dylan and John Denver to Zeppelin, Sabbath, Pink Floyd, and the blues. They share what it’s like leveling up through open mics and jam nights, how they balance musical ambition with the reality of short support sets, and what they learn from sharing stages with legends like Sammy Hagar and soon Deep Purple. You’ll also hear how fans in places like Brazil can turn a song into a shared moment by singing it right back.

Then we zoom in on the songwriting and the Voices Unheard album, including the wild evolution of “Down Below,” which started as a slide riff and gained a key section from a live jam when the band had extra festival time to fill. If you love modern classic rock, UK rock bands, guitar-driven music, and behind-the-scenes touring stories, this one delivers. Subscribe, share this with a rock fan, and leave a review so more listeners can find the show.

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Date: September 9, 2026
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S11: E6: Jaron Gulino (Lynch Mob) Road Life & 4 Strings

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Watching your hero from the crowd is one thing. Locking in beside them onstage, night after night, is something else entirely.

I sit down with powerhouse bassist and tour manager Jaron Gulino, an East Coast native known for his work with Lynch Mob plus projects like Heaven’s Edge and Tantric. We get into where his sound really comes from: being a fan first, getting raised on Sabbath, Rainbow, Deep Purple, and Iron Maiden, then slowly widening his ears until groove, vocals, and feel matter as much as riffs and speed. Jaron also explains why his bass playing is “guitar-brained” even though he’s not trying to be a guitarist, and how that mindset shapes writing, tone, and stage energy.

We also pull the curtain back on the touring musician reality. Jaron breaks down the unglamorous work that keeps a band moving, from last-minute prep to merch, driving, and tour managing. He shares what it’s like to record a truly raw live album with Lynch Mob (The Final Ride), why leaving small imperfections makes it honest, and how improvisation changes depending on the drummer and the moment. Along the way, he clears up the biggest misconceptions about George Lynch and talks about reading cues when the jams go off-script.

If you care about the music industry, rock and roll, heavy metal, live performance, or what it actually takes to build a sustainable career as a working bassist, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share the episode with a music friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find Backstage Pass Radio.

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