Life is a Song

Alex is a Waco native, avid reader and local actress. Her life features various songs from musicals, Glee, Darren Criss as well as Lady Gaga and the La’s.  Key moments: What song means the most to you because of memories you have associated with it? Alex's answer gives great memories of making friendships that have lasted due to a shared interest. Spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playli...

Kevin Miner is this week's guest on Life is a Song! On top of being an amazing vocalist himself, Kevin's list features a number of great vocalists including Ben Platt, Pentatonix and a number of Broadway standards and classics. Key moments: Kevin talks about how he relates to Olaf from Frozen and various songs from "Dear Evan Hansen" with some touching, personal anecdotes. Spotify playlist:  https...

 Local music teacher Ashlee Schmiedekamp is this week’s guest on Life is a Song. She has a deep love of the musical RENT, classic pop hits from the 1980s and Harry Connick, Jr. Key moments: Ashlee and Melissa talk about the importance of the Broadway musical RENT in their lives including Ashlee’s tattoo quoting  a famous lyric from the show. Spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yw...

Amanda Harman is a community service queen and this week’s guest on Life is a Song. She loves Death Cab for Cutie, Taylor Swift and Florence and the Machine. What else has made Amanda’s list? Tune in to find out wherever you find your podcasts. Key moments: Amanda’s fandom of Taylor Swift is connected to her relationship with her daughter. Listen to her story of listening and singing along to Swif...

This week's guest is Victoria Brewer, a creative woman whose list features songs from Broadway musicals, television and film along with Fleet Foxes, Lou Rawls and Whitney Houston. Key moments: Victoria tells a story of how her aunt remembers her as a toddler in the backseat of her aunt's car belting "I'm Every Woman" along with Whitney Houston. Spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/...

It's a new season of Life is a Song and we're kicking it off with guest Lincoln Crowder! Lincoln's list is diverse featuring gay anthems, songs by Chopin, Bill Withers, Eminem and more! Listen to this new season now! Key moments: In a conversation that goes from Will Ferrell to Nick Cage, Lincoln and Melissa get off-topic and pitch two new podcasts for Rogue: City of Assholes and Equal Opportunity...

This week’s guest is Emsley Yasko and finishes up our two-part episode. Emsley is our youngest guest on the pod and daughter of Kami. Her live has been shaped by music from the 2010s and YouTube. Wanna feel old? Listen to this take on music from a GenAlpha! Key moments: "What Was I Made For" by Billie Eilish from the Barbie movie hits no many times you've seen it. Watch it again. Haven't seen the...

This week’s guest is Kami Yasko and the first part of a two-part episode. Kami is actively involved in various arts institutions in Waco and has amazing memories with every song on her list. Tune in to listen to her stories and song choices now! Key moments: The Beatles have multiple songs with key memories to her life including a beautiful story holding her newborn daughter and "I Wanna Hold Your...

We’re back with another episode of Liner Notes and in this episode, Melissa is exploring songs that speak to her when life is affecting her mental health. These songs help her know she’s not alone and that she can get through whatever life throws at her. What are your songs that help your mental health? Share them with us! Key moments: It’s OK not to be OK and a song that makes Melissa’s list stat...

This week's guest is the executive director of Waco Civic Theatre, Kelly McGregor! Kelly's life is influenced by Canadian music, musical theatre and some surprises.  Key moments: Kelly talks about how her recent on stage experience, the musical John and Jen, connects to her experiences with motherhood. Spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0SBDcptNxrXwQxVKu7FS50?si=vXtevVpNQzSTptRmf...

This week’s guest is JG Heidenheimer! JG is retired Navy officer and has traveled the world, met various presidents and did theatre in college with our host, Melissa. He loves music from TV shows, movies and theatre. Which ones? Listen to find out! Key moments: JG is a fan of the song “Suicide is Painless,” known as the theme song from M*A*S*H. The song has meaning in his life from both youth and...

We're going behind the scenes today with one of our editors and recording specialists from Rogue Media Network, Mason! He has a deep love of nu-metal and will not apologize for it and many of his favorite songs come from video games. He also gives extra answers of some of his musical favorites, because he knows this show almost as much as Melissa does! Key moments: Mason flips the mic and asks Mel...

He's back, but this time it's musical! Melissa's BFF Spencer is back but this time they're talking about songs from musical theatre. Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and his shared love of actor Anthony Rapp with Melissa. Listen for more show tunes and theatre stories in this week's episode. Key moments: The musical Chicago plays a huge part in Spencer and Melissa's friendship. Listen to learn the or...

 Spencer Hankins is this week's guest and is Melissa's OG BFF. He has a deep love of a Rick Roll, big memories with NKOTB and obsession with Prince. However, also has questions about Garth Brooks' Chris Gaines phase.  Key moments: Dear Garth Brooks, why? Spencer and Melissa go deep into the Chris Gaines era of Brooks' career and have so many questions. Garth, give us a call. Spotify playlist:  htt...

This week’s guest Stan Green and I have talked music together for over twenty years…because he’s my brother-in-law! We talk about his Eminem phase, memories of the Christian singer Carmen and his love of Primus. Key moments: The song that reminds Stan of growing up involves treacherous car rides with his sister. Tune in for the song and full story! Spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playl...

This week's guest is actor, director, writer and improviser, Chuy Zarate! Chuy discusses his deep love of Prince, memories connected to Schlitterbahn and how his family teases him about a Sheryl Crow Song  Key moments: Chuy tells the story of how he did an interpretive dance to Lionel Richie’s “Hello” in 4th grade that was the show stopping finale to his school’s talent show. Spotify playlist: htt...

This week’s episode is getting a little bit more musical! Guest Lauren Mikeal Weber is a professional actress, vocalist and professor of musical theatre so all her answers come from the Great White Way and beyond! Tune in for a little taste of Broadway on this week’s episode. Key moments: Laura Benanti’s one-woman show brought Lauren to tears as every song spoke to Lauren personally. Tune in to fi...

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This week's guest Libby Smith is an insurance expert, singer and one of Melissa's closest friends. Libby's list features a diverse group of artists including Nirvana, Josh Abbott Band, DC Talk and more.  Key moments: Joy to the World as a funeral song? Irony, humor and joy are Libby's vibes and she's chosen that song for her list. Also, why do people put "Hallelujah" and "A Few of My Favorite Thin...

Kelly Lilljedahl is this week's guest! He has a deep love of live music, attending 17 Austin City Limit festivals and counting, as well has attended too many live shows to count with our host Melissa. His list features Prince, Queen and Matt and Kim (whom he and Melissa have seen in concert 7 times together).  Key moments: One features a chat about Crystal Gayle and her sister Loretta Lynn: Lorett...

 This week’s guest is Chris Potter! Chris is a former radio DJ and a current Twitch streamer, and his experience with the music industry goes back decades from interviewing musicians, spinning tunes and getting a behind-the-scene stage view at concerts. His life features songs for Chicago, Jimmy Buffett and Barenaked Ladies. Tune in to hear more of Chris’s life! Spotify playlist:  https://open.spo...

 It’s our 25th episode and our guest is my wife of (almost) 25 years - Alice Green! Alice wears many hats (bassist, video editor, web designer, graphic designer, etc.) and her music tastes showcase that. From the Beatles to Limp Biskit to Kermit the Frog, Alice’s list is as eclectic as she is. Spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UBz0lYHh3G6WGpKghNuTy?si=6az9rZrMTyqc4O5asfz0-w&amp...

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This week's guest is Sheridan Vasquez from Rogue Media Music! Besides interviewing musicians, organizing live shows and hosting her own podcast, Sheridan's love of music is very music influenced by metal, with a bit of pop and classic rock.  Spotify playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lXsOPHKGqndnXC9PVpTlN?si=M_Q2TGQyQN2ST1pwElSNSQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

In this live recording of the show at the Performing Arts Community Center (PACC), we have it's executive director as our guest! He talks about how Pokemon, musicals and country songs shaped his life.  Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4EXdCGMu9lCFjLvbSUpHax?si=ezR3R4AZQA-2wMreeZMqaQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art1...