Bret Alexander
The Real Gig with Bret Alexander
Pennsylvania songwriter Bret Alexander keeps it real about what it’s actually like to be a working musician. He’s bringing along friends who’ve survived the grind to swap stories and share laughs. Tune in for unfiltered chats, wild tales, and a dose of hard-earned wisdom from the trenches of the music world.
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Bret Alexander
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Oct 9, 2025
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Episodes
Episode 29: Pauly Young Returns 09.10.2025 49:28
🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: The Real Gig Podcast on YouTube Questions or feedback? Email us at: therealgigpodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW ALONG OR WORK WITH BRET Website: bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: @bretalexandermusic Instagram: @bretalexandermusic TikTok: @bretalexandermusic Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: 8daws.com Upcoming Shows: See Bret's Tour Dates For Bookings & Studio Inquir...
Episode. 28: Pauly Young 02.10.2025 41:26
🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: The Real Gig Podcast on YouTube Questions or feedback? Email us at: therealgigpodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW ALONG OR WORK WITH BRET Website: bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: @bretalexandermusic Instagram: @bretalexandermusic TikTok: @bretalexandermusic Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: 8daws.com Upcoming Shows: See Bret's Tour Dates For Bookings & Studio Inquir...
Episode 27: Just Metal with Jeffrey Pittinger 25.09.2025 31:31
🎧 SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: The Real Gig Podcast on YouTube Questions or feedback? Email us at: therealgigpodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW ALONG OR WORK WITH BRET Website: bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: @bretalexandermusic Instagram: @bretalexandermusic TikTok: @bretalexandermusic Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: 8daws.com Upcoming Shows: See Bret's Tour Dates For Bookings & Studio Inquiries: Con...
Episode 26: Does Music or Lyrics Come First? 11.09.2025 12:39
In this episode of The Real Gig Podcast , Bret Alexander takes you behind the scenes of his songwriting process. He explores the age-old debate: Does music or lyrics come first? With years of experience crafting hit songs, Bret shares his unique approach to songwriting, offering valuable tips and insights for both aspiring musicians and seasoned pros. Whether you're struggling with writer’s...
Episode 25: The Studio is an Instrument with Barb Morrison 04.09.2025 1:11:31
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic WORK WITH BRET Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com Upcoming...
Episode 24: Follow Prince on TikTok 28.08.2025 1:40:35
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic WORK WITH BRET Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com Upcoming...
Episode 23: Is Talent TV Ruining Talent? 21.08.2025 1:20:47
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic WORK WITH BRET Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com Upcoming...
Episode 22: Thoughts on AI & Music 14.08.2025 1:00:19
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic WORK WITH BRET Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com Upcoming...
Episode 21: Coffee Cup Chat 07.08.2025 1:05:53
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic WORK WITH BRET Paul’s 8 Days a Week Studio: https://www.8daws.com Upcoming...
Episode 20: Singers Don’t Have Drummer Community 31.07.2025 1:02:59
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Jeremy Hummel returns to the podcast for part two of life as a drummer 101. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/...
Episode 19: Jeremy Drums 24.07.2025 1:04:27
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Bret is back in the studio with original member of Breaking Benjamin, pro drummer, and rockstar educator Jeremy Hummel. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/br...
Episode 18: The Making of Villain 17.07.2025 31:50
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Bret goes into the technical pieces of building a song by walking us through the making of his new song “Villain”. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretale...
Episode 17: Solo Act 10.07.2025 20:45
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Bret switches things up in the first ever solo episode of the podcast! FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bret...
Episode 16: Better Call Paul 03.07.2025 1:01:08
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Bret & his partner in crime Paul Smith return to the podcast studio. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@br...
Episode 15: The Value of Mentorship in Music 26.06.2025 53:09
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Bret & his partner in crime Paul Smith return to the podcast studio to discuss the illusion of one hit wonders, and the value of choosing the right mentors. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusi...
Episode 14: Consistency Always Beats Talent 19.06.2025 44:51
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Mike Naydock joins Bret for Part 2 of the songwriters reunion. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexande...
Episode 13: Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder 12.06.2025 46:53
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Mike Naydock joins Bret in the studio to discuss their co-writing history, and how the beauty in music is what the audience takes from it. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://w...
Episode 12: One for the Guitar Guys 05.06.2025 54:17
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Dustin Douglas from The Electric Gentlemen returns for part 2 of these guitar guys pow wow. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: htt...
Episode 11: Songwriting is King 29.05.2025 43:00
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Dustin Douglas from The Electric Gentlemen sits in the hot seat to talk the real money making driver in the music industry. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.co...
Episode 10: Don’t Sabotage Your Own Sound 22.05.2025 51:13
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Nyke Van Wyk joins us in the studio for Part 2 as we continue to discuss the beauty of unpolished sounds in the studio and on stage. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.ins...
Episode 9: Perfection is the Thief of Rocking On 15.05.2025 49:58
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - the man, the myth, the legend…Nyke Van Wyk joins us in the studio as we chime in on the value of making mistakes, and making them intentionally! FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: htt...
Episode 8: Studio Love 09.05.2025 30:42
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Paul Smith returns to the podcast hot seat, as these two dive into some of the tough love lessons from the recording studio. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.c...
Episode 7: Staying at the Poker Table 01.05.2025 59:02
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Bret is joined by Chad Evans to talk about how overnight sensations used to really happen, and learning how to adapt to the new ways of the music industry. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Ins...
Episode 6: Bass Players Arrive via Stork 24.04.2025 1:31:51
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Bret is joined by Jack Pyers to chat prison gigs & doing God’s work…all in one weekend. FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: htt...
Episode 5: Gig Lore 17.04.2025 36:46
SUBSCRIBE TO TRG ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@therealgigpodcast Questions? - therealgigpodcast@gmail.com This week on TRG - Bret & Paul are finally talking… gigs? FOLLOW ALONG WITH BRET Website: https://bretalexanderonline.com YouTube: https://youtube.com/@bretalexandermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretalexandermusic TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@bretalexandermusic WORK WITH BRE...
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