Spout Podcast

You probably know Jax, who has racked up close to 12 million followers on TikTok, as the songwriter who penned the anthem “Victoria's Secret.” The self-acceptance hit has resonated with countless people worldwide struggling with their own body image and the relentless pressure to conform. Jax brings that same infectious energy on the newest Spout episode, joining host Tamara Dhia to spout off abou...

While Australia often brings to mind pristine beaches, kangaroos, and cool accents, several well-known musicians come from the land down under. From the Bee Gees to The Kid LAROI, Australian artists have significantly impacted the music industry. Vance Joy is one Aussie that has thrown another hit on the barbie. In this episode, Vance Joy spouts off on his time as a footballer, his secret musical...

Demi Lovato is a multi-decade, multi-talented, multi-media global superstar. Starring in dozens of television shows and films, releasing seven studio albums, touring the world several times over, and mentoring future artists on The X Factor, all before turning 30, are accomplishments out of reach to most people. Still, few are built for it, and sometimes even those who are can crumble under the pr...

While Lizzo’s new album Special has only been out for 3 days we are already declaring it a no skip classic! In our “Special Special” Lizzo shares the meaning and purpose behind each remarkable song. Hear from the Grammy winner herself for the third time on the Spout podcast as she tracks through what we consider her best written, most dynamically delivered, and culturally important release to date...

Every year there is a Song of the Summer, and this year’s has to be 'Sunroof' from Nicky Youre. Growing up in California has left an indelible imprint on his music, but there is more to this O.C. native than a song that went viral on TikTok. In this episode, Nicky spouts off on more than what he's famous for, telling all about his years in business school, revealing his aspirations of becoming a p...

Becoming a member of one of the world’s most successful boy bands and graduating to one of the world’s biggest solo pop stars is no easy feat. It takes more than talent, good looks, and charisma, all of which Harry Styles has in spades. It also takes dedication, hard work, and something special that only comes along once in a generation. The French describe it as "Je ne sais quoi," but whatever “i...

Camila Cabello has been in the spotlight for close to a decade. We saw her rise from an X-Factor contestant to Fifth Harmony member to a chart-topping solo career and even turn into a fairytale princess as Cinderella. Interestingly when we sat down with Camila, she made us forget about her billions of streams, her duets with MGK and Ed Sheeran, or any version of her famous persona.   In this week'...

With a last name like Dior, you might expect to hear about fashion this episode, but Iann Dior spouts off about everything but. Iann joins Spout host Nick Major to talk skateboarding injuries, what it's like to be friends with MGK, the benefits of therapy, hating sushi, Tim Burton, his aspirations to become a director, and dealing with the passing of a friend. Plus, the genre-bending artist explai...

Gayle joins us for another spout off session! In her second appearance, she reveals advice for excelling in any creative field and also explores the unique challenges she faces when writing songs with curse words. Stay tuned to hear Gayle dish on the pressures of a debut album, reveal all about her tattoos, her inspiration that is Aretha Franklin, and her surprising debate with host Erik Zachary a...

Whenever Lizzo joins us, we know she’ll hit us with some gems, and that we might need to have our finger on the bleep button! In her second appearance on the Spout Podcast, Lizzo spouts off with host Tamara Dhia on her new album, tour, TV Show, clothing line, and her rumored collaboration with Harry Styles. She also goes beyond the music as she talks with us about childhood nicknames, becoming a C...

Eddie Benjamin, born Edward George Hendrix Benjamin, hails from Australia. With a name like that, a music career was destined. Since moving to the United States, Eddie has worked with Megan Trainor, Diplo, Labrinth, Shawn Mendes, and many others. While some may just know Eddie as the boyfriend to actress, dancer, and model Maddie Ziegler, his name will soon be synonymous with Justin Bieber’s Justi...

Grammy-nominated hip-hop artist Cordae joins DJ Automatic to spout off on everything from first jobs to dropping out of college to spending his 21st birthday with Dr. Dre. He shares his five-year plan, what he learned from Anderson Paak, why he was voted “most likely to be famous” in high school, how a chance encounter linked him up with Eminem, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste...

Paul Oakenfold is a three-time Grammy Award winner and was voted the No. 1 DJ in the world twice. In addition to his own global hits, Oakenfold has done remixes for U2, Madonna, Britney Spears, The Rolling Stones, and Michael Jackson. In this episode of the Spout Podcast, we talk with the iconic DJ about how it was actually the music business that helped launch his career. Plus, he spouts off on w...

Life in the music industry can be brutal. Longevity takes determination, mental toughness, and, of course, some extreme talent. It's one thing to stay afloat in music; but it’s another thing to become a household name. While some have succeeded entirely on their own, Joe Jonas will tell you that having your family by your side on the way up makes getting to the top that much sweeter. In this episo...

By creating immersive worlds through the power of imagination and animation, Disney has led us on journeys through underwater kingdoms, beautiful bayous, castles surrounded by moats, and magical lands made of ice. They recently introduced us to a hidden Colombian village that is literally alive with music.'Encanto' has enchanted millions worldwide with its musical and cultural significance. We sat...

This week, Spout welcomes Dove Cameron. Dove sits down and shares the emotional story behind her song, “Boyfriend” and how she hopes it becomes a new queer anthem. She explains why being an empath makes it hard at times to stay connected, the psychological differences between being a blonde and a brunette, the truth behind embracing your deeper identity, why she’s like a big sister to her fans, an...

Joining us for an encore, we give Ava Max and Tiesto the chance to spout off, but they do it together this time. In this special two-guest episode, “The Motto” hitmakers spout off on manifestation versus hard work, why the show must go on no matter what, how they came to work together, and give us a sneak peek at what we can expect from each of them next. --- Support this podcast: https://podcaste...

When your last name is Pardi, it's almost a given that you'll be fun to be around. As Country star Jon Pardi prepares for a new album and headlining tour, he joins host Erik Zachary to spout off on bourbon, dogs versus cats, farming, amusement parks, and more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/spout/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

This week on Spout, we welcome The Chainsmokers (and their dog!). Drew and Alex spout off on creating their new album, the NFL, the influence of their friends on their music, their fallback plan if they don’t do music forever, and their ventures into filmmaking and finance. The boys also discuss nostalgia for the past, emo heaven, and diving back into their teenage years. Don’t miss the return of...

While there is no such thing as an overnight success, there are those rare instances when something happens in the blink of an eye. For twenty-year-old singer-songwriter, Emmy Meli, what was initially a fifteen second clip uploaded for her 5,000 TikTok followers became a viral hit overnight. She struck a chord with women everywhere with what would eventually become the song, "I Am Woman."Emmy join...

Lauren Spencer-Smith was born in England but claims British Columbia, Canada as her home. Though no one in her family has a musical background, Lauren absolutely has the gift. Lauren started seeing success on YouTube a few years ago. In 2019, she posted a cover of “Always Remember Us This Way” which quickly reached 2.7 Million views. She followed up with “Someone You Loved” which now has over 8 mi...

Janet Jackson's pop dreams began when she was just the baby sister to the music juggernaut of The Jackson 5. But Janet had her own vision of superstardom. As soon as she went solo, she wasted no time breaking boundaries and finding her own sound. By the early '90s, Janet was influencing the likes of Madonna, Mariah Carey, and even her brother, Michael. Spout Podcast creator Phil Becker and the hos...

Over four years have passed since Joe Nichols released a new full-length album, and the country crooner admits changes were necessary throughout that time to get to a place of musical freedom. Meanwhile, Joe reunited with Benny Brown of Quartz Hill Records, and he reveals why he walked away from his former label to join Benny once again. In this week’s Spout episode, he offers poignant advice for...

Before the internet, your only option was to hit the road and play as many shows as you could, hoping someone influential liked your music. Shows like “American Idol” gave aspiring singers a premiere audition into fame. Benson Boone was one of those unheard voices in early 2021 when he was handed his golden ticket to Hollywood. The 20-year-old’s performance earned him a standing ovation from the j...

Landing multiple songs at the top of the Billboard charts is no small feat, yet singer, songwriter, and producer Charlie Puth seems to do it with ease. From his record-shattering songs "See You Again," "Attention," and "We Don't Talk Anymore,” to being a co-creator on The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber's smash "Stay," Charlie is a certified hitmaker. Over the past year, Charlie Puth has pulled down t...