Real FERM Podcast

A quick solo fermware update, talking mainly about my first original song put out in well over a year! You can check out the lyric video on the FERM YouTube channel and pre-save on Spotify below. https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ferm2/numbers Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

Delving into the fascinating intersection of AI and music production with our AI co-host, Podcast Pal! We explore how AI is revolutionizing music creation, from composing and mixing to melody and harmony generation. Podcast Pal offers insights on AI’s growing capabilities and its potential to democratize music production, while also emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human emotion and creativi...

I try to explain why my unusual personality does not allow me to enjoy short-form content, particularly of the TikTok variety. We talk about the pros and cons of using/not using the platform. We also get into certain world powers' potential long game in the software's design... Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

I sit down with Misty Rousseau to hear her story of how she got into the local underground music scene in the Tampa Bay area of Florida within the last year. She talks about how dancing with her friends at nightclubs turned into finding and helping budding local artists and connecting them with live events like open mics and small ticketed shows. Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

I welcome back special guest ChatGPT! We delve into the evolution of music in an era of microgenres and viral hits, exploring how nostalgia and innovation intersect in today's soundscape. We discuss the impact of shrinking attention spans on music consumption and the potential future of immersive musical experiences. Diving deeper, we examine the intricate relationship between music and the human...

Diving deeper into Ivan's story! We talk about how losing his older brother was a wake-up call to chase his dreams. He gets into his photography career which with he placed Top 3 Best in Tampa Bay and took photos of Wiz Khalifa! We also discuss having a healthy work-life balance and the importance of family. Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

I sit down with Ivan Washington, a photographer, music producer (known as SorryEeno), and live event host as one half of RxE Unlimited in the St. Pete/Largo area of Florida. We talk about his origins, making beats, the threat of AI, social media, and more! Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

I talk to ChatGPT about relevant music industry trends, focusing on TikTok and shorter songs to cater to the current market. Also Octopus consumption facts! Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

Missy Marrie returns for round two! We dive into Zodiac signs, getting banned from TikTok, psych meds, news consumption, the art of embracing chaos, and more! Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

A slew of new Florida-Man headlines: Arrest after celebratory gun-shot recovery, nearly naked pharmacy robbery, disgruntled boyfriend/cousin antics, and more! Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

We attempt to define and make sense of the very vague and convoluted title of "Producer", specifically in the music industry, and how it has been diluted to mean something that is quite misleading... Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

We open up about our inner competitive natures and about striving to keep the balance between the community of artists, and the healthy competition that drives us all to be better at what we do. Rockstarliiife brings up some stories of in-person competitive interactions within communities and FERM discusses his struggle with social media numbers bringing out suppressed feelings of inadequacy. Vide...

Being an introvert in a world that seems to demand extroversion for effectiveness: our social personality complexes and paradoxes. We open up about social anxiety, forced conversation, camera shyness, and putting oneself "out there" both online and in person.  Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

Continuing off the subject of Ep 15, we go into more potential predatory practices: music review streams, paying to perform, studio time, transactional relationships, and more. Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

A philosophical, psychological, introspective conversation about "good" songs and "bad" songs. Based on an essay I began writing a while back, we define the objective aspects versus the subjective in music and why it can be so divisive at times. We get into science vs art, music theory, audio engineering, feelings, critics, and more! Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

The current climate of the underground music (social media) industry is filled with bad actors. We discuss some of the problems we've faced in recent times such as selling "engagement" and more. Part 2 coming soon. Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

Attempting to get to the bottom of the Lizzo accusations, we speculate on who is more likely to be telling the truth (hurts)! We also discuss our own unhealthy habits, peer pressure, and more. Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

I tell Rockstarliiife about the aliens and how the government whistleblowers are finally giving us some more reinforcement on a topic, as a physicist, I am VERY interested in. We talk about wild theories, bob lazar, "biologics", and much more! Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

Discussing the three rappers: SpotemGottem, Finesse2Tymes (charges since dismissed), and Superstar Pride who all came up in hip-hop news headlines nearly at the same time for various criminal offenses. Some more serious than others... Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

Exploring the soundtracks of our youth, the music that formed our lives! We reminisce on our first musical memories, what our favorite bands/artists were growing up, and more. Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

We turned the tables, Rockstarliiife asks ME the questions on this one. Learn about the FERM: the scientific origins of the name, when and why I started live streaming, doing cover songs, my previous career and more! Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

More Florida news, but this time with female perpetrators! Unbelievable stories including a Coast Guard tricycle theft on an airport runway and a fun nighttime bike ride with a special critter surprise. Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

This time joined by Rockstarliiife, we have a fun Florida time reacting to and commenting on recent "Florida Man" news stories. A man wearing a loin cloth goes on a reckless drive and ends up in a landfill and a teacher gets fired for an apparently upsetting lesson plan... Videos drop on Tuesdays at youtube.com/@realferm

I get to sit down with local artist Jay $kies to talk about his unique style/music contrast, influences, health and fitness, the social media curse and more! (@jayskiesofficial on IG)

A quick chat with the homie Rockstarliiife where we unbox a new chain, talk about wearing "fake" jewelry, and get an interesting backstory on one of his most popular tracks!