MYFI with Lee T. Baker

On this episode of MYFI I get to welcome my dear friends and rising indie rock stars, My Fever. Their first full-length LP, Escapism, was just released and is filled with incredible, pointed, and powerful indie rock gems. Jump in the conversation as we talk about the new album, the hurdles they had to overcome in making the record and then having to wait 4 years to release it, and the hopes they h...

This episode of MYFI features the incredible rock vocalist, Lorraine Lewis. Lorraine began her great career in the 1980s as a solo artist and fronting the groundbreaking band Femme Fatale. She’s now the front woman for the legendary band, Vixen as well as leading a fantastic solo career. Join us as we talk about the movie “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead”, how seeing David Lee Roth changed th...

On this episode of MYFI I’m joined by actor extraordinaire Brendan Bradley. Brendan has been in over 100 TV shows, films, and commercials. He’s also a high credited voice actor and performance capture artist who’s worked with Marvel, the Resident Evil franchise, and more. Jump in the conversation as we talk about Brendan’s time on the front lines of the writer’s strike as a strike captain for SAG-...

This episode of MYFI features my friend Tiffany Forrester. Tiffany is an art director at Harper Collins Publishing in Nashville, TN and is an incredibly accomplished and award winning graphic designer. Jump in the conversation as we talk about the differences in working in the indie world vs. the corporate world, how she starts a big project, and her “thinly veiled rage” playlist. Tiffany Forreste...

On this episode of MYFI we welcome my friend Dan Hannon. Dan is an incredible music producer who has worked with artists like Manchester Orchestra, Paris Jackson, Julien Baker, Issues, and more. Jump in the conversation as we talk about some of the incredible projects he’s worked on, how he got into producing records in the first place, and just how incredible the drums are on the Manchester Orche...

This episode of MYFI features the amazing Todd Henry. I have followed Todd’s work and been a huge fan for a long time. He is a best-selling author of books like Die Empty, Daily Creative, and Herding Tigers. His work as a creative coach and speaker has been featured in Fast Company, Inc., and the Harvard Business Review just to name a few. He calls himself an arms dealer for the creative revolutio...

On this episode of MYFI I’m joined by my friend Manny Muniz. Manny is a drummer and entrepreneur based in Chattanooga, TN who created and runs Live Label Hair, an incredible salon, brand, and culture. Jump in the conversation as we talk about creativity and entrepreneurship, what matters in a creative culture, and the connection of music and style. Manny Muniz - Entrepreneur/Drummer Social Media -...

On this BONUS episode of MYFI I talk about all my favorite albums from 2023, share a little about some new things going on in the world of MYFI and thank each and every one of our guests from our 2023 episodes! I hope you enjoy it and I can't wait for another great year of MYFI in 2024. Have a great one! www.myfipodcast.com www.leetbaker.com @myfipodcast @leetbaker ©2023 MYFI Podcast

On this episode of MYFI we are joined by Tim Turnquist. Tim is the Associate Creative Director at American Express and works in their internal creative agency called OnBrand. There he leads teams that create websites, ad campaigns, commercials, social media content, and more for one of the biggest financial companies in the world. Jump in the conversation as we talk about leading creative teams, f...

Brandon McCormick and Nicholas Kirk are the duo behind Whitestone Motion Pictures. They have created dozens of incredible short films, and their work has been featured on the History Channel, A&E, NBC, CNN, and more. Recently they hosted the premier of their first full-length feature film, “The Daylong Brothers”. It’s billed as a “southern gothic musical” and it delivers in every way. Jump in...

Dorothea Taylor is an incredible drummer and instructor who went viral through several incredible and entertaining clips showcasing her talent and knowledge. She is as charming as she is talented and has so much to share about her experience going viral on social media, battling Questlove on the Tonight Show, and how she wants to inspire people to do what they love to do. Jump in the conversation...

Khari “Needlz” Cain is on the show with us today. Needlz is an incredible record producer who is originally Michigan, but his journey has taken him all over the place. He ended up getting a masters degree in music business from NYU and planned on going into A&R in the record industry, but after an internship with Bad Boy Records he ended up pursuing production. Calling back to his days DJ’ing...

This episode of MyFi features my friend, Joel Korte, who is the founder, owner, and genius designer behind Chase Bliss. Chase Bliss is one of the most innovated and revered guitar pedal companies in the industry and Joel is one of the kindest, most brilliant, and generous people I’ve ever known. His pedals are played by Radiohead, Jason Isbell, Wilco, and “Freaky” Rob Gueringer (Kendrick Lamar) ju...

On this episode of MyFi we welcome Ariel Posen. He is one of the most amazing and prolific guitarists of this era. He’s played and recorded with an array of amazing artists like The Bros. Landreth, Butch Walker, Cory Wong, Lizzy McAlpine, and Tom Jones. But he’s not only an amazing guitarist, he’s an incredible singer-songwriter and artist in his own right. His new album “Reasons Why” just release...

On this fresh new episode of MyFi I get to chat with singer/songwriter Lauren Spring. Join in the conversation with us as we talk about her new single, “Where You Belong”, her incredible journey as a songwriter, what finding the right creative community does for your confidence, and her incredible group, The Krickets new single “Pay No Mind”. Lauren Spring - Artist / Songwriter Social Media - @lau...

In this quick update we share all the exciting news about what's coming up in Season 2 of MyFi and get you ready for the launch of a new website, a fresh coat of paint, and a new found focus on what MyFi is all about. Make sure and share MyFi with a friend, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and follow us on social media. @myfipodcast myfipodcast.com ©2023 MyFi Podcast

This episode of MyFi features my friend V-Script, an incredible artist, producer, and songwriter originally from New Orleans, Louisiana and now based in Atlanta, GA. Jump in the conversation as we talk about the brand new genre he is bringing to the mainstream, how a trip to South Africa re-inspired his musical journey, and the exclusive debut of his new single “Lonely” only on MyFi! V Script - Ar...

This episode of MyFi we chat with guitarist, educator, and author, Sean Kelly whose new book, “Don’t Call It Hair Metal” is exploding! Join us as we chat about his lack of hockey talent, his motivation behind writing his new book, and the time he got to watch Kix with WASP guitarist Chris Holmes. Sean Kelly - Guitarist/Educator/Author SOCIAL MEDIA - @seankellyguitar Buy Signed “Don’t Call It Hair...

On this episode of MyFi we welcome my friend Aslan Freeman. Aslan plays guitar and serves as music director for country superstar Lainey Wilson and his last year as been eventful to say the least. Join us as we get into how Aslan used to get the party started at his dad’s DJ gigs growing up, how Aslan got connected with Lainey Wilson, and cutting his teeth producing country music in an old orthodo...

This episode of MyFi features rising pop artist Sid Seth. Sid is multi-instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter originally from India, but currently living in NYC. Join the conversation as we talk about how a 2016 Coldplay show in Mumbai changed his life, the marriage of Bollywood music and his modern influences, and why living in NYC is so inspiring to him. Sid Seth - Singer/Songwriter SOCIAL MEDI...

On this episode of MyFi I’m joined by Gabe Larson who is the man behind Waldemar, a fantastic alternative rock act who just released their new album “Ruthless” on May 5th. They are currently on tour throughout the month of May all over the midwest. Join us as we talk about why the new album took 5 years to make, how he got hooked on the song “Blue” by Eiffel 65, and his love for all things Willie...

This episode of MyFi features singer/songwriter Chris Staples. Chris is an incredibly creative person who has shared stages with David Bazan and Sunny Day Real Estate. His new album “Cloud Souvenirs” is out 05.26.23. Join us as we chat about wishing he had taken piano lessons when he was young, his unabashed love for Smash Mouth, and how hearing the right music at the right time can really change...

On this episode of MyFi I’m joined by the wonderful Birmingham, AL based singer/songwriter Matthew Mayfield. Matthew has a massive catalog of amazing music and there’s more soon to come. Join the conversation as we talk about his upcoming album, the time he stole Slash’s cigarette butt, and his habit of getting tattoos of albums that he loves. Matthew Mayfield - Singer/Songwriter SOCIAL MEDIA - @m...

On this episode of MyFi we are joined by husband/wife Americana duo The Imaginaries. Shane Henry and Maggie McClure are from central Oklahoma and seem to be able to do it all. Jump in the conversation as we talk about their debut as film producers, Shane’s new guitar pedal company, the process of making their upcoming album, and how Shane is really just trying to keep up with Maggie! The Imaginari...

This episode of MyFi features the LA based rock band and super group Sons of Silver featuring Adam Kury (Candlebox), Pete Argyropoulos (PeteRG), Kevin Haaland (Skillet), and Brina Kabler. Jump in the conversation as we talk about Radiohead being the secret thread between Adam and Pete, Kevin’s surprising first concert, and why writing and recording as a band is so key to their sound. Sons of Silve...