The I'm Clifford Today Show

We're tackling all the spicy topics today! First, we'll be talking about Skillet's most recent single, "Unpopular," and all the conversation surrounding it. And then we'll be discussing the recent statements from My Epic's Aaron Stone on the BlackSheep Podcast. And to wrap it all up, we give our quick reviews on new music from Zane Vickery, Skye Peterson, Chase Tremaine, and John Van Deusen! Also,...

John Van Deusen and I continue our conversation from where we left off at Audiofeed. We talk everything from touring life to his faith and how it influences his music to his upcoming projects! At the end, I review new music from Starflyer 59, Sixpence None the Richer, Chase Tremaine, and Jonathan Allen Wright. Support John Van Deusen! https://johnvandeusen.com/ The Wingfeather Saga: Season One Com...

This weeks episode features my conversation with artist John Van Deusen at  @AudioFeedFestival  . John discusses everything from his (I Am) Origami projects to pushing boundaries in Christian art and having fun. Be on the lookout for part 2 of our conversation in the next episode! Afterwards, Clifford and Nic investigate fake "Christian" YouTube channels... Support John Van Deusen! https://johnvan...

In this episode, we are featuring my conversation that I had with Joshua Aubrey Jackson of Make Sure at  @AudioFeedFestival  this year! We talk everything from band names to signing to Tooth and Nail to Calvinism! The Wingfeather Saga: Season One Commentary: https://cliffordclose.bandcamp.com/album/the-wingfeather-saga-season-one-commentary Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Submit it here:...

This week, I am joined by my new cohost, Nic Gundy! We both attended Audiofeed Festival 2024! So we wanted to talk about it. We also took some time to discuss Anne Wilson's latest controversial hit, "Songs About Whiskey." The Wingfeather Saga: Season One Commentary: https://cliffordclose.bandcamp.com/album/the-wingfeather-saga-season-one-commentary Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Submit...

I turned 30 this past June! Do you know what else turns 30 this year? A bunch of Christian albums! So I thought it appropriate to listen to a bunch of Christian albums from 1994 and rank my favorite ones! Also, we are join by our new co-host, Joshua Morgan! The Wingfeather Saga: Season One Commentary: https://cliffordclose.bandcamp.com/album/the-wingfeather-saga-season-one-commentary Want your mus...

Huzzah! We made it to 50 episodes! Today, we're just gonna chill and play some Hope Nation song battles! The Wingfeather Saga: Season One Commentary: https://cliffordclose.bandcamp.com/album/the-wingfeather-saga-season-one-commentary Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Submit it here: https://forms.gle/YFsEUTjcVku1h1aTA New Sherwood Forest music! New single "Disentangle": https://sherwoodfor...

This week, we're gonna be navigating the pain and grief of divorce by analyzing Judah & the Lion's latest album, The Process. Interested in joining the show as a co-host? Fill out this form! https://forms.gle/MgZwnbRiPi7QRpcz6 My appearance on Chase Tremaine's Clubcast: https://friends.chasetremaine.com/community/topics/121483/posts/477768-clubcast-010-manchester-orchestra-s-black-mile-a-compr...

It's time to finally deal with this once and for all... Gonna be discussing one of the most controversial worship songs of the past decade. We'll also be discussing John James' announcement of new music! Support John James: https://www.gofundme.com/f/johns-new-album-going-public Interested in joining the show as a co-host? Fill out this form! https://forms.gle/MgZwnbRiPi7QRpcz6 Want your music on...

Today, we are joined YouTuber, essayist, and documentarian, MasterEth. We talk about things like our shared trials of what it's like sharing content on the internet, his heart for bringing the spotlight to other independent creators, and how his faith plays a part in what he does. Subscribe to MasterEth! https://www.youtube.com/@UCz1JALPVZXCcSgf11U3mNTw Interested in joining the show as a co-host?...

A Judah & the Lion EP not available to buy, download, or stream anywhere. But it's real! And we're gonna talk about it. We're also gonna make AI rewrite classic Christian songs. Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support Outward Conversation and their music: https://outwardconversation.bandcamp.com/ New Sherwood Forest music! New single "Disentangle...

This week, we're joined by my good friend Nic Gundy! We discuss our past together, his music, and his faith journey he's been through over the years. Support Nic Gundy and his music: https://linktr.ee/Nic_Gundy_Music Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support The Bessemer Process and their music: https://thebessemerprocess.bandcamp.com/album/the-besseme...

Today, we're celebrating the release of my new song from Sherwood Forest, "Disentangle," by going through the lyrics and the actual meaning behind the song. We'll also be talking about the recent Audiofeed lineup announcements as well as all the #CCMTournament craze! Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support Visitor Pass and their music: https://visito...

This week, I have a pleasant conversation with a Christian punk hero of mine, Joshua S. Porter (formerly Josh Dies of Showbread). I talk with him about his time in Showbread, Christians and art, and how all that relates to his new book, With All Its Teeth. Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support Chris Bernstorf and his art: https://chrisbernstorf.ban...

Finally gonna be listing my favorite Christian albums of 2023! Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support The One Takers and their music: https://mailchi.mp/911996c59dd5/one-takers-music New Sherwood Forest music! "Lost & Found" album of unreleased demos and songs: https://sherwoodforest.bandcamp.com/album/lost-found My first line of merch! https://...

We are joined today by Chase Tremaine, independent artist as well as podcast host and writer for JesusFreakHideout.com. We talk about podcasting, his musical career, his new material coming out this year, as well as breaking up with your girlfriend because "God told you to"! Support Chase Tremaine by joining his Friends Club! https://friends.chasetremaine.com/ Want your music on our Spotlight segm...

Time for some positivity! Gonna list what I believe were the best hit songs from the Christian music charts! Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support dreaded dale and their music: https://dreadeddale.bandcamp.com/track/deception New Sherwood Forest music! "Lost & Found" album of unreleased demos and songs: https://sherwoodforest.bandcamp.com/album...

I'm back! And of course, we're starting this season off with a bang and talking about which were the worst Christian chart-topping songs of last year. Should be fun, right? Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support Joel Jupp and his music: https://joelpeterjupp.bandcamp.com/ New Sherwood Forest music! "Raise the Roof (Carbon Leaf cover)" https://sherwo...

For the last episode before my holiday break, I will be going through and ranking all of Anberlin's studio albums. As a Christmas bonus, I'll also be reacting to a Christmas album I made when I was a young boy! Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support Rusty Vining and his music and pre-save his new song: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/rustyvining/l...

This week, we're gonna be taking a close look at Mike Mains & the Branches' existential "Losing My Head" from their latest album, Memory Unfixed. We're also gonna talk about why these Christian artists be cussing so much! Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support Exile & Eden and their music: https://exileandeden.bandcamp.com/album/love-and-los...

Today, Benjamin Daniel returns to the show to talk about his latest album, Home Enough For Now, and the grief and growing that inspired it. Check out Home Enough For Now by Benjamin Daniel on Bandcamp (https://benjamindanielmusic.bandcamp.com/album/home-enough-for-now-2) or anywhere you stream music! Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support Empty Atla...

Today, we are joined by the awesome people behind Mixtape Theology, Dr. William "Ashley" Mofield and Rachel Cash. In this interview, we discuss their upcoming book as well as 90s CCM and how it ties to theology. Pre-order their book, "Mixtape Theology: A devotional and retrospective inspired by 90s Christian music & culture": https://www.mixtapetheology.com/ Want your music on our Spotlight se...

I'M BAAAAACK! A lot to catch up on. But we're mainly gonna talk about Oliver Anthony and what he has to do with the Christian music industry. Want your music on our Spotlight segment? Email me at cliffordclose94@gmail.com Support Fepeste and their music: https://fepeste.bandcamp.com/album/what-you-dont-know [00:00:00] – Riverside [00:02:24] – Introduction [00:06:26] – New theme song/technical diff...

Here is the great conversation I had with Ronnie Martin from Joy Electric. Such a great guy and insightful conversation. Hope you all enjoy! Music by  @ProdRiddiman  New Sherwood Forest music! "Even In the Wild" https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sherwoodforest/even-in-the-wild-2 "Noble Fantasy" https://sherwoodforest.bandcamp.com/track/noble-fantasy My first line of merch! https://im-clifford-toda...

Here is the great conversation I had with the dudes in Becoming the Archetype. Thanks to these guys for being such great sports and for people at Audiofeed for trusting me with a microphone. Hope you all enjoy! Music by  @ProdRiddiman  New Sherwood Forest music! "Even In the Wild" https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sherwoodforest/even-in-the-wild-2 "Noble Fantasy" https://sherwoodforest.bandcamp.co...