The Quinn Spinn

After a majorly transformative summer in my personal and professional life, I felt compelled to use The Quinn Spinn's 8th anniversary to share some revelations that have come to me as a byproduct of my own creative journey. That journey began with this podcast and the desire to have an impact -- the desire to feel as though I am contributing something to the world, beyond checking society's boxes....

The word "sugarcoat" is not in Taylor Berryman's vocabulary. As host of his own podcast, The Poptimist , Taylor leaves no stone unturned, and shows no fear as he goes deep on topics from the music industry, to the state of society, to his own life experience. Taylor is also a musician with a number of projects in and around Nashville, as well as an avid Yankees fan. We touch all of that and a whol...

Much has taken place in the world, and for us as individuals, since we last welcomed Gavin Shea to The Quinn Spinn for one of our most popular episodes ever. This time around, we go even deeper. We chat about Gavin's new Richard String EP, 'A Love, Disconnected,' and the ways our lives and mindsets have changed since our paths last crossed. Very few stones are left unturned throughout the course o...

To tell you that we discuss Fresh Lady's new single and music video, "Watermelon," on this episode of The Quinn Spinn would only be scratching the surface of this one. Indeed, this might be the most real, true-to-life conversation we've ever had on the show. We go in on topics like mental health, the judgments we cast on the internet, and so much more about 21st Century life. This one is an all-ti...

Ryan Kinder's passions extend far beyond music. His foundation, Kinder's Kids , provides toys to children dealing with the aftermath of natural disasters. He's also currently training for the Iron Man world championships in Kona, HI to honor a friend who has passed away from cancer. Through it all, Ryan finds time to dedicate to his art. His album, Room to Dream , will be released at the end of Ju...

A couple years back, we became acquainted with North Carolina-born musician MICVH at Underground Music Collective. She shared her tremendous story with us upon the release of her debut EP, 'Singularity,' and has since uncovered new experiences to share with us. That includes meeting and collaborating with singer-songwriter Steven Hall who, in addition to his own solo work, is the chief songwriter...

Erin McLendon is an Americana musician, vocal coach, entrepreneur, and the founder of Music on the Move Studios (formerly Women on Fire) in Nashville, TN. Erin's dedication to advocating for independent musicians and female entrepreneurs is clear to all whom she encounters, and she joins us to discuss these endeavors, alongside her upcoming singles "Sunday Crowd" and "Millie." Frankly, this episod...

Earlier this spring, Brooklyn-based troubadour Charles Ellsworth swung through Nashville and joined us to record an episode of The Quinn Spinn... and, man, this one is an all-timer! Of course, we talk about Charles' new album, Honeysuckle Summer , which features outstanding prog-Americana tunes including "Miami, AZ," "Max & Geraldine," and "A White Cross on a Highway." However, that's just scr...

So... quarantine is over, which means that still calling these Zoom roundups of the OG fam "QuaranTimes" would be a bit behind the times , eh? We've chosen a new name, and you'll find out what it is at the end of the show. But first, JD returns and promptly takes us off the rails. Generally speaking, all of us are in rare form on this episode, and let us tell ya... things get weird. Opening theme:...

This past winter -- before the end of the 'rona times was in our sights -- we got together with Nashville-based musicians Allison Mahal and Van Isaacson, just for the sake of recording an episode of The Quinn Spinn. We had no plan for the episode, and had no idea when it would even release, but hung onto it for a time when we wanted to delight you with an entertaining conversation. That time is no...

Don't be alarmed by the title of this episode. We'll still do this thing after this episode. However, with the world re-opening at a faster-than-expected pace, we can't really call it QuaranTimes anymore. Here's hoping that we come up with a new name before the next one! Anyway, The Quinn and Scotty Rock check in here with some scrumptious Stupid News, a new scintillating batch of Rapid Fire Quest...

Katie King will release her debut EP, 'Divine,' on Friday, May 14. This collection of songs spans multiple genres, and gives the 19-year-old songwriter and Belmont University student a chance to boldly introduce herself to the world, fearlessly and authentically. On today's episode of The Quinn Spinn, you'll learn about the heightened sense of spirituality that led Katie to the creation of 'Divine...

From her upbringing throughout Europe, to spending time on each U.S. Coast, to landing in Nashville after months on the road, Cristina Vane has had her artistry and worldview shaped by a variety of life experiences. It all comes together on her new album, Nowhere Sounds Lovely , which is now available on all streaming platforms. Cristina dropped by to chat about the journey that led her here. Plus...

We were supposed to have Catalina on The Quinn Spinn last April to chat about all things music and more, fresh off of her brilliant 2019 and the release of her record, Multifacética. And then... COVID happened. Our guest schedule was upended. Great re-shuffling ensued. So, we shuffled this episode to take place a year later, and it was certainly worth the wait! We welcome the Chilean-born performe...

Today's episode of QuaranTimes is full of questions -- many of which come in rapid-fire succession. It leads us to a fun new segment that just might stick around these parts. Plus, New York apparently legalized without telling anybody, some guy stole a slide from a playground and attached it to his bunk bed, and we've got a couple of Somethings For Your Ears...es. Opening theme:  REVEL 9 – Al...

In his 20+ years in the music industry, Jeremy Young has seen it all. The Cincinnati native started his career in music marketing, before hitting the road as a tour manager, working with notable artists including Gavin DeGraw, Maroon 5, and many others. Jeremy has now applied his vast and varied experience in the entertainment industry in a way he never quite expected: as the COO of 3P America, a...

Based in Nashville, EVA is a "streamlined solution for booking entertainment and experiences for virtual and live events." The startup platform, which utilizes technology and a people-first mentality to connect clients with high-quality entertainment, has adapted to the abrupt changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and finds itself continuing to innovate as the industry re-defines the meanin...

It's a double-the-pleasure episode of QuaranTimes, with two Stupid News...es, and two Something For Your Ears...es. Also, we get into a discussion about the legitimacy of serving someone fast food at your wedding, and gush over the potential rumored return of animated sitcom, King of the Hill. Opening theme:  REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become Closing theme:  TYM ft. Timothy Myles - Watch Your Ba...

The world has changed drastically since we last had Patrick Carpenter on the show. Our previous encounter premiered just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the world -- and with it, the music industry as we knew it. Nonetheless, the Mississippi native has persisted, going inward and emerging from the pandemic with a new album's worth of songs. Not to mention, he's still part of the footb...

We wanted to use this episode to brag about our Klout scores, only to find out that Klout is dead. That's probably a good thing, honestly. Anyway, your usual suspects are back here for an all-new QuaranTimes. Stupid News features a bear attack in an outhouse, Feelin' Good makes us... feel good, and we get a whole lot of insight into the aspects of professional wrestling that grind The Quinn's gear...

Nashville-based songwriter Mason Zgoda has plans for an eventful 2021. These plans include continuing her education, the hopeful return of full-scale live shows, and the release of her record, Postcard to the World . We sat down with Mason to discuss these plans, and to dig into the collaborative creative process that brought Postcard to the World to fruition. The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produ...

We, uh... we had nothin' for this episode today. But sometimes, the chance to throw everything to the wall and see what sticks makes for an entertaining ride! JD returned to the show today, showing up in mid-season form as he joined The Quinn and Scotty Rock to throw this show off the rails! Opening theme:  REVEL 9 – All I’ve Become Closing theme:  TYM ft. Timothy Myles - Watch Your Back...

Vera Bloom has taken a long road on her creative journey, from her upbringing in the Pacific Northwest, to Boston and New York City, and all the way to Nashville. Now, she has arrived to the release of her self-titled EP, which presents the rock and roll powerhouse at her most authentic and vulnerable. Vera joins The Quinn Spinn today to discuss the record, and the importance of embracing all side...

The Quinn and Scotty Rock have aged rapidly since the last QuaranTimes. Yes, it's only been a couple of weeks, but the past couple of weeks have inspired a brand new segment around here -- Old Age Tales! Plus, we give our recap of WWE's annual Royal Rumble event, take a look at some Stupid News, and hear what our Good Friends of the Show Foxtrot & the Get Down have been up to on this week's ed...

Kentucky-born Americana artist Sam Phelps followed life's winding road to New York City, where he finds himself surrounded by music and culture on a daily basis. Today on The Quinn Spinn, we learn about Sam's journey, what the Big Apple has taught him, and the themes of his new EP, Talking to a Friend , out now. The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at  Helping Our Music Evolve (H.O.M.E.)...