The Justin Cost PoDcAsT

GEM CITY STARS part 3 - Get UR pOpCoRn RDY - This episode features Life In Idle a local Dayton Ohio post emo group. These guys are awesome. They've been playing out together for years, and it shows. They are really connected as band and focused on their craft. I love what they have to say about the music industry. If you are an artist - then this film is for you. It's a blueprint on how to...

Part 2 features Mark Thomas III aka TYS Markie! This dude is a huge personality and I think you're going to like him. I should've mentioned last time that the intro music to this documentary is from none other than Dayton's very own Eric Mummey. He just released a new album The Vision - Mumm E. and I think his music is great! I also need to shout out a man who most people have heard of...

Im excited to announce that the first part of my documentary "GEM CITY STARS" is now available for your viewing pleasure. The first episode highlights an evening with Luther Suede , Davion Luster , Trey Luster and Jasmine Yvonne in Cincinnati at a show called the Dayton Invasion in OTR. I also feature two poets that I thought were just tremendous - Nick Fury and Zorn Face. Ive never made...

Bill Thompson is a voting member of the Grammy's, and Course Director at Full Sail University who resides in Orlando, Florida. He's done well for himself in the music world and has a lot of great insight concerning the music industry. Listen to hour 30 minute conversation where we discuss niche markets, saturation, promotion, the difference between analog and digital recordings and much mo...

Season 3 Episode 2 - Justin talks to Dole Shaffer (Music/Video Producer) about struggling as an artist, how important it is to consistently create, and pitfalls in the music industry. 

This week I speak with my wife Sarah Cavin Cost . We've been married for 12 years and believe it or not - There are still things we don't know about each other. Listen to our dual questionnaire as we discuss her future projects that are currently in the works, her most memorable moment performing on stage, and what will the next Justin Cost album cover look like?

Danny Neff and I love to talk music. He just started his second radio station/company called NeffTunes. Dan still operates WSUT Straight Up Tunes Radio and has a massive following. Dan is not new to my podcast so we get right into it. We discuss listening to new genres, how writing aint easy, and his new venture NeffTunes. *If you are interested in getting your music played on internet radio - Con...

Meet Dole Shaffer. He was my instructor at ICB and inspired the heck out of me. He has recorded over 3k songs and now works at iHeart Radio. We talked about not focusing on public opinion when releasing music, opening up for groups that have an established fan base, finding iconic voices and much more.

Dayton Ohio music artist Brice Meriwether and I have a past. I recorded/produced his first album - which to my knowledge has never been released. Always enjoyable to work with and he always has a catchy tune up his sleeve. Hear the latest installment of my podcast where Brice and I chat it up and I ask him to play a little something for us. We discuss mixing your own songs, evolving previous works...

Meet Joseph Bargdill . We worked together at ICB and he is now an instructor at the Greene County Career Center. He has produced movies, worked at WKEF/WRGT, Sinclair Broadcast Group, and he writes his own novels. We discuss how to deal with failure, jealousy and the roller coaster of life. Joseph Bargdill has a great outlook on life saying things like "Losing is Learning" and "don't lower your ex...

Meet $$$TA$$$ - He's a rap artist from Dayton Ohio getting ready to release a new album. I have personally witnessed this guy win two talent shows back to back and he always blows me away. He has performed at both Dayton Music Showcases and I have the priviege of working with him on his new record. We discuss the writing process, staying productive, and his upcoming release.

DJ Dan Neff is based out of Dayton Ohio

DJ Dan Neff is based out of Dayton Ohio. 

At it again.... Today I spoke with Josh Cox . A Dayton music artist that writes and produces his own work and performs in a group with Mike Riehle called Wayside. He has upcoming features with Ritz, Steve Moore , and myself. You can see him perform at his next show this Saturday - June 4th @ Blind Bob's - THE ONLY NOISE - SUMMER PARTY. Check him out and enjoy our conversation where we discuss the...

Meet Hill Trey aka Trazy Snakes a local Dayton Ohio music artist. We first met at ICB during a recording session and I always knew he had the skills. I recently spoke with him about his upcoming projects - a mini series and possible mixtape. From what Ive heard recently - I think this guy can go hard and go far in this industry. Dayton better be ready. This is part 1 from my latest episode with Tr...

Meet DJ Dan Neff - He hosts a popular radio show WSUT Straight up Tunes. Dan has an eclectic taste and is an avid music listener. You can listen in by downloading the App on Google Play. DJ Dan is passionate about supporting local music just like I am. He has played my music in the past and Im extremely grateful for that. If you would like to be heard on his show and possibly featured - feel free...

Meet Matt Payne - Owner of New Challenger Arcade in Dayton Ohio - Located at 221 Crane Street. Matt has been an avid collector of retro arcade games over the years and me being a game lover myself, I was ecstatic when I heard I had the opportunity to speak with him. Matt is also an English High School teacher where he was inspired to start his own arcade (helping to promote positive behaviors for...

Meet Bellex - She is a local Dayton Ohio music artist and right now - releasing her new body of works one single at a time which you can hear on nearly any streaming service. She currently holds an Associate Degree in Audio/Video Production and working on a Bachelors in Audio Production. While this will be her 2nd interview with me, she comes with new material "Yo Bitch". We talk about the studio...

Meet Joseph Bargdill - He currently teaches audio/video production at Greene County Career Center and is a writer, director, videographer, and editor. I hope you will take the time to watch this interview because there is a lot to learn from this guy. He has more than just a few books out right now (Time Ripple 1 & 2, Incruentus: Blood Will Have Blood, and soon to be released Killer Hornets. W...

Meet Sarah Sears. She is an instructor and licensed in yoga, aroma therapy, and reiki  - among other things! We've talked a little bit about anxiety and depression and maximizing your potential on other segments and Sarah really brings it home with these topics. Needing clarity, balance, and a better outlook on life? Its never a bad time to work on your mental and physical health. Sarah Sears...

Meet Sarah Sears. She is an instructor and licensed in yoga, aroma therapy, and reiki  - among other things! We've talked a little bit about anxiety and depression and maximizing your potential on other segments and Sears really brings it home with these topics. Needing clarity, balance, and a better outlook on life? Its never a bad time to work on your mental and physical health. Sarah Sears...

Tyrone Williams has worked as a video instructor at the International College of Broadcasting for over 15 years and hosts his own podcast - Vidjo. He is truly a leader in our community and I appreciate him greatly. Watch Tyrone Williams Vidjo every Saturday at 7:07pm - Where he discusses fun topics like self motivation, entertainment, and new ideas that have yet to be explored.

Check out the most recent interview with Daniel Dant He hosts a podcast on Spotify called D Squared & Friends. Be sure to watch those videos - as he talks about relevant topics for today. In this part 1 interview - we talk about the creative process as well as dealing with anxiety and depression during these difficult times.

is a gem within Gem City. His wisdom and intelligence is vast and I can't think of a better person to talk to concerning our social and political climate. I could talk to Ray for days. He has such a wonderful sense of perception and consciousness. Ray Marcano Ray worked at Dayton Daily News as an editor. He is a talented songwriter, keyboardist, cook, and a great husband and father. Ray is a leade...

is the owner of Euphoria Studios - He has reasonable rates and a great atmosphere AND a whole heck of a lot of experience. He is a solo artist, engineer, producer, videographer, and video editor. Josh Cox He has a long list of credits and I recommend his services. Watch my interview with Josh Cox pt. 1 and you'll notice quickly his wide range of knowledge. You can tell I'm always excited to talk t...