First Door on the Left

John & Paul sit down to share some specific musical goals for the year! Intro/Outro music credit: Shadowing by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast ! CONTACT US

Christmas afterglow! John & Paul sit down to reveal some of Paul's favorite Christmas surprises!  Shoutout: Amazon wishlists, and Happy Birthday Mom! Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast ! CONTACT...

Merry Christmas! John & Paul sit down to talk about Paul's Christmas wishlist! (this episode also available on video!) Shoutout: Corbyn Kites (our season 1 bumper music artist!) Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTub...

John & Paul unwrap their Spotify Wrapped! Shoutout: Andrew Rodes Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast ! CONTACT US

John & Paul sit down to talk about their collective top 3 Christmas movies (a truly controversial list)! unpaid advertisement: all of the artists from last week's top 10 songs Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast ! C...

John & Paul sit down to talk about their collective top 10 Christmas songs! unpaid advertisement: Christmas lights Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE or search on YouTube @FDpodcast ! CONTACT US

John & Paul sit down to discuss wedges and in-ear monitors...and why at least one or the other is nearly essential! unpaid advertisement: Potato Wedges Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE ! CONTACT US

John & Paul sit down to talk about JVKE and his latest album! unpaid advertisement: Jake's mum/mother/mom/momma (the producer? of JVKE's music) Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts...and last but not least YOUTUBE ! CONTACT US

John & Paul sit down to discuss headphones, studio monitors, why you should be using both, and when you should be using either. unpaid advertisement: YouTube (as if they need it) By the way, we're now on YouTube. Check it out and subscribe! Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts...a...

John & Paul sit down to dream about possible music collaborations. unpaid advertisement: thermostats Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts! CONTACT US

John & Paul sit down for a lighthearted, but meaningful talk about how preparation, practice, and learning are part of the career...not just something you have to do to land the career. I believe this true for every hopeful career. I don't know about you...but I want the doctor who went through med-school, not the one who landed the gig from his/her popularity on the hit show America's Next To...

John & Paul sit down for a semi-boring (but very relevant) conversation about...music stands...kind of. In general, we look at the pros & cons of using musical references (sheet music/chord sheets) in analog or digital mediums...or neither (memorization only). In general, whether it's written down or audibly recorded, we encourage you to record your music in some way so that your voice and...

You've asked for more interviews, so here is one more for you! John & Paul sit down interviewed Levi Simonton via Facetime to talk about film, music, songwriting, etc. A fun episode with lots of great content and advice for musicians young & old! unpaid advertisement: Party Room Film Festival, pickle juice Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is av...

John & Paul visited a semi-local record shop recently. Today, they sit down to briefly discuss the profound difference(s) in the ways in which we 'shop' for new music. There are certainly pros and cons to either brick & mortar record shops versus the digital streaming/download method. For everyone, each of these have big implications for how the entire music industry is moving forward (whi...

John & Paul discuss Paul's first pieces of gear which have helped take his recording and songwriting to a new level! These aren't recommendations, but simply a gear list of what Paul is currently using. No matter what your budget is, there are many great options out there. You do tend to get what you pay for, but you gotta start somewhere! Don't skimp on cabling...and don't forget to practice!...

John & Paul talk about their recent experiences performing at Open Mic Night!  unpaid advertisement: Small Towns (with great town managers/planners) Honorable mentions: Cavetown, The Milk Carton Kids, Roxette, Watchhouse (formerly Mandolin Orange) & Donovan Woods Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites First Door on the Left is available on Anchor.fm, Spotify, Apple Po...

John & Paul host their second guest on the Podcast! However, it's our first ever phone interview. Aubrey Charette joins us on the podcast, remotely from Kentucky for a fun and helpful conversation about life, songwriting, & musical insecurity (the last of which was unplanned). Several shoutouts during this episode include: Justin Vernon (Bon Iver), Sleeping at Last, Rusty Clanton, Lizzy Mc...

John & Paul spend some time today talking about Paw-Paw's acoustic guitar, which John inherited shortly after his grandfather's death. Vernon Lawson, Sr was a follower of Jesus, loving grandfather, devoted husband, father of 4, lifelong electrician, and WWII Vet. Although he was missing a good portion of his left index finger, he was an outstanding bluegrass guitarist! He passed on his love of...

John & Paul host their first guest on the Podcast! None other than Mandy, John's wife...aka Paul's Mom. Banjo, the dog, was also in the studio today (off mic). Several shoutouts during this episode include: El Paso Mexican Grille (Jacob, the play-by-play waiter), Shenandoah National Park, Mashita, NeedtoBreathe, Maverick City, Elevation Worship, Switchfoot, & more! unpaid advertisement (ch...

John & Paul just scratch the surface of the why, the when, and the how of songwriting. So much more to talk about in future episodes, and we will! Several mentions/shoutouts during this episode include: Eric Hedrick, Yamaha Guitars, Simon Sinek, Segway, & Austin Kleon unpaid advertisement Apple (Notes & Garageband) Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites

Following a vacation to North Carolina, Paul gets the lowdown on John musical taste and roots...which have morphed dramatically over the decades. Several mentions/shoutouts during this episode include: Eric Hedrick, Blind Melon, Mandolin Orange (now Watchhouse), Judah & the Lion, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Sturgill Simpson & of course Twenty One Pilots (Paul). unpaid advertisement Oa...

Episode 2 is our first song review, Paul's choice; Redecorate from Twenty One Pilots. Shoutouts from this round include Brothers X Sisters . Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites

John & Paul recorded this fun episode about 12 hours prior to launch day. Hoping you enjoy this bonus episode with shoutouts to Eric Hedrick, Tascam, KRK, Sennheiser, Zeskit, & ME Electronics. Unpaid advertisement(s): M-Audio & Cherry Coke Zero Intro/Outro music credit: Instant Crush by Corbyn Kites

Our very first episode is an introduction to Paul. He explains why he loves music, lists off his current focus instruments, & talks about why music may not just be another phase for him. Several shoutouts in this episode to Patrick Lencione's Table Group, Sweetwater, Eric Hedrick, Twenty One Pilots, Skillet, Owl City, & Camp Electric. We also explain the very deep meaning behind our podcas...

Father & son duo (John & Paul) team up for the first time for a fun, light-hearted podcast about music. They plan to launch with their first full episode 1 in August of 2022. Please join this journey of music as they review songs & bands together, conduct interviews, and as they learn and talk audio tech together!  Please subscribe for new episodes!