Chalk Dinosaur Podcast

Details about the process and backstory of the newest album, "Pocket Quest", now available. It's a solo funk inspired collection of songs and features several of my favorite musicians I've met over the years.    This is the first of two full length albums to be released this summer. The second full length album, featuring the Chalk Dinosaur Ensemble, will be released on July 22nd, 2026. 

Update on the upcoming album featuring the 4 piece Chalk Dinosaur Ensemble. The recording, editing and mixing are done. I just received the first round of masters back and in the process of checking those. I reflect on the album and then take a philosophical dive into the subject of finishing music, offering my perspective on the best practices I've found for that difficult step of the process.

Thoughts on seeking feedback, critiques, and opinions with your art. TLDR: Don't

Talking about the blizzard of 2026 and preparations for Jam Cruise. 

Thoughts on mindset, fitness, creativity, and relaxing.

Thoughts from inside a sauna.

Rambling on about microphones for 18 minutes before getting to the point of the episode which is to talk about the new song that was just released, "Foggy Memory". This song was a collaboration with Zack Wiesinger. You can find him as either his full name, Guitar Zack, or his band Misaligned Mind.

Recapping the recording session of the new Chalk Dinosaur Ensemble album. Also answering leftover Q&A from listeners. 

Answering questions submitted by our listeners. Questions touch on career dynamics & nuts and bolts creative process. Thanks for your participation!

Shootin' the breeze with Tim. Talking sports and touching on the freshly recorded album

This episode I'm joined again by brother and drummer Nick O'Hallaron in a conversation led by longtime friend and listener Tim Zahren.

This episode I'm joined by my brother Nick and friend Tim Zahren. 

My perspective on songwriting and some of the things that work for me.

Discussion led by long time friend and listener, Tim Zahren, who leverages his perspective as a listener to stimulate discourse. 

Sharing an update on the progress of the upcoming album featuring the Chalk Dinosaur Ensemble

Detailing the recently released remix that I made of a song called "Situationship" by the Chicago funk soul band Hot Like Mars.

Talking about the ways I'm trying to remove resistance and make the touring life balance easier. I abstained from alcohol the first 5 weeks of the year and have also made some investments in additional gear that will help make the transition from shows to studio easier.

Looking back at 2024, and forward to 2025 and beyond.

Stream of consciousness talking about upcoming events, current strategies and challenges in life regarding touring, music, organization, and mental state.

Talking about what happened in August & September in the Chalk Dinosphere. Recapping August and September which have been the busiest time of my life. We released a new song called "Baughman Gold" and we played California for the first time at a really cool festival called Same Same But Different.

Sharing thoughts and experiences from the past two years getting into some touring for the first time.

Talking about the making of the newest Chalk Dinosaur song, "Electric Biscuit"

Recap of our experience playing at this year's Solshine Reverie Music Festival.

Recapping the 4 day run we just did through WV, OH, TN, and IN

Rambling about my plans for my bedroom studio, upcoming run of 4 shows, 4 states in 4 days WV, OH, TN, IN! Also rambling about how we approach live performance and the balance of composition to improvisation.