Please Do Something podcast

How does a Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee end up with three entries for three different countries in the Eurovision Song Contest—including Russia?
In this episode, Sharon Vaughn joins me to share the wild stories behind her global career and deliver a masterclass on the craft. 
We dive into how to write a killer chorus, defeat writer's block, navigate co-writing at different speeds, and the unique art of writing for theatre.  Plus, we look back at our collaboration on The 4 Of Us album, Sugar Island.
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Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US
This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.

We're back with a new format for 2026. I'm Brendan Murphy—join me and Greg Canty as I open the Songwriter's Diary to bridge the gap between new music by my band The 4 Of Us and the songs that shaped our path.
It's a conversation about where we are, where we've been, and the musical journey that connects it all.
NOW: Breaking down the new single, Lean In For a Kiss.
THEN: A deep dive into the Man Alive ballad, Hymn For Her.
Brendan

Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US
This podcast has been produced by Fuzion

I'm so sad to hear of the passing of the legendary Moya Brennan of Clannad.
She was a monumental figure in Irish music, and I am just so grateful that I had the chance to chat with her on this podcast.
To celebrate her life and incredible career I am reposting that conversation as a tribute to a woman whose voice defined a generation.
Thank you for everything Moya
Brendan
 
Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US
This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.

Join me and Greg Canty (Win Happy podcast) for the final installment of our four-part series on putting together The 4 Of Us' latest album, Crescent Nights.
 
The final numbers—they're the crucial part that makes you wonder if you should listen again, or maybe just go for a walk.
 
We dive into the album's closing songs, and the journey from youthful optimism to older (and not necessarily wiser) reflections.
 
On "I Know You Know Me So Well", the song embraced its ramshackle rhythm section, and I had to push my vocal limits higher and lower than I'm used to.
 
"Miracle Every Morning" closes the album as a thank you to that rare piece of solid ground in a shaky world, usually found next to the person who holds you steady.
 
Beyond the music, we talk collaborative chaos and why a thick skin was a necessary requirement in the studio. The final piece of the puzzle: Discover how we brought Crescent Nights home.
 
Brendan
 
Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US
This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.

Join me and Greg Canty (host of the Win Happy podcast) as we pull back the curtain on the making of The 4 Of Us' latest album.
Today we explore how lockdown transformed "Waiting Game" into reality with the creative input of our online audience. "Night Out of Town" chronicles a teenager's first taste of freedom, and we uncover the collaborative songwriting process behind "Tree Of Life." Plus: the brutal truth about tracks that got axed.
From raw demos to masters—discover the journey of how "Crescent Nights" came to life.
Brendan
Brendan Murphy, THE 4 OF US
This podcast has been produced by Fuzion.