Porch Talk

Trevor Wycoff, a classically trained guitarist and songwriter, offers insight on what the younger generation of musicians are up to. Trevor departed Dothan, AL to study music at MSU. Alan and Trevor discuss the creative scene of Starkville, and how one might tap into it. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alan sat down with Abe Partridge, before his art show, at the Columbus Arts Council. Abe shares about how he spent his time over the pandemic, how to become an Alabama Astronaut, and how to connect with his show dates and his projects. www.abepartridge.com - to support Abe Rate and review the show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alicia Blue joined Alan over a Skype call to share about growing up in LA and moving to Nashville to pursue her music. Alicia wanted to be a soul singer, but after her mentor asked her, "Why are you so sad?" that question would change her trajectory to becoming a folk singer/songwriter. Show closes with "Saline Waters" Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Advertising Inquiries: ht...

The vision Joe and Joseph MacGown had for their property has come to fruition. Alan travled to the MacGown art retreat to catch up with Joe and Joseph, and to meet their first artist resident, Joseph Garland. Joseph is from Jackson, MS, he studied at MSU, and his art led him to Gainesville, FL, and New York City. Joseph is looking to revitalize his creativity while staying at the MacGown art retre...

Big John and Alan talk about psychedelics and whether the stigma should be removed. Does it take a strong mind and fortitude to not lose oneself while tripping? The conversation also covers bizarre behaviors, hot dog eating contests, and cultural declines. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big John and Alan continue the conversation from the previous episode and move on to finding new music and comedy. Is cryptocurrency a cause of inflation and possibly a recession? John thinks so. Alan shares about supervising and don't go to college unless you want to be a doctor, lawyer, or scientist. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com...

Big John and Alan discuss national issues and the world they grew up in is gone. For better or worse? Conversation moves towards worldly events, that impact food, energy, and the economy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cobb and Alan cover the past week of culture. Alex Stein trolls AOC on the capital steps, which leads to her confession of 1/6 being an inside job. College football is changing, and Cobb shares movies you should be aware of. "Outside My WIndow" by Alan closes the show. Rate and review the show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/pri...

Muhammad Farouk, an Egyptian physicist, currently is conducting his research at Mississippi State University in Starkville, MS. Farouk shares about growing up in Northern Egypt, studying in Cairo, and pursuing his love for physics in America. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The show begins with a inspiring speech by Joe Biden, " American can be described in one word... Ahwazinnafoothiminnawhu. It has been said, 'that he who runs the teleprompter, runs the country.' Show moves on to talking about the failures of the public school system, and NATO. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Big John, Cobb, and Alan catch up over a one month hiatus to laugh at the world burning... cause what else can you do? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Monk and Alan reflect on Sunstroke House shows and the origins of Untapped & Vinyl. Conversation moves on to musicians and bands you need to know about. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Monk and Alan sat down to discuss how great 2022 has been for Indie music. Monk hosts 'Indies Only' on Tuscaloosa's ALT 101.7, the show airs on Saturday nights 9-12 and Monk really puts together a presentation of music you need to know about. Rate and Review the show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alan and Daniel Sharp interviewed Moon Pie Curtis in Daniel's cabin at the Neshoba County Fairgrounds. Rate and Review the show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Bo Adams, singer/songwriter from Florida, sat down with Ben Hardy, Daniel Sharp, and Alan to talk about the years. Bo, Ben, and Daniel would meet in Oxford at Ole Miss and they still make music together today. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deke Rivers, photographer from the Ozarks, Candice Ivory, the Queen of Avant Soul, joined Alan at the Blue Front Cafe. Phillip Savell, Hunter Burrell, and Diesel join in on the conversation to talk about their experience at the Blue Front Cafe. Subscribe, rate, and review the show! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

NIck Wade returns to the Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia, MS for the 50th Bentonia Blues Festival. Nick and Alan talk about how Nick found the Blues and how he fuses into his spirituals. Subscribe, rate, and review the show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alan sat down with Terry 'Harmonica' Bean during the 50th Annual Blues Festival at the Blue Front Cafe in Bentonia, MS. Many know the Pontotoc native by baseball, but Terry is a bluesman through and through. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Phillip Savell and Alan talk guitar shop in the back of Munson and Brothers. Phillip shares about early years playing, the impact Jimmy 'Duck' Holmes had on his playstyle, and the latest with Groove Johnson and Cosmic Gravy. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alan caught up with Garrett Oswalt, at Munson and Brothers, before his solo set that evening. Garrett is a country singer/guitarist from Eupora, MS. He learned to sing and play early in life through his church and friends. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Daniel Sharp, Ben Hardy, and Alan Aldridge play a few songs on Daniel's cabin front porch. Lee Carl, Ethan, and others congregated on the porch to enjoy. This is the conclusion to the weekend in Philadelphia in preparation for the Neshoba County Fair. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Alan was a guest on the County Line Podcast, hosted by Lee Carl, to share about Porch Talk, music, and projects. Daniel Sharp shares about the upcoming Neshoba County Fair and his music. Ethan Carter co-hosted and provided comedic relief. This is part two of a three part experience, support Lee Carl and his podcast by visiting www.countylinepodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Alan was a guest on the County Line Podcast, hosted by Lee Carl, to share about Porch Talk, music, and projects. Daniel Sharp shares about the upcoming Neshoba County Fair and his music. Ethan Carter co-hosted and provided comedic relief. This is part one of a three part experience, support Lee Carl and his podcast by visiting www.countylinepodcast.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/...

Ty and Eli, of the Illuminate the Void podcast, discussed drug abuse, mental illness, and government abuse with Alan. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Cobb, Big John and Alan continue their conversation from the last episode... with jelly beans. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy