Daring to Suck: A Grace Askew Podcast
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsHost Grace Askew dives into the life of a veteran artist. Her 15+ years of living and breathing music have left her with plenty triumphs and disasters and lessons (mostly learned the hard way) to share for all levels of creatives. From the songwriting process, to life on the road, to stories-behind-the songs, to interviews with fellow creatives on their own journey to finishing (or not finishing) songs, "Daring to Suck" is a place for musicians/artists to glean some guidance for their own path.
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Episodes
Songs, Stages, and Social Media: Matt Jordan's Artistic Voyage
July 25, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBHave you ever wondered about the journey of an artist from picking up their first instrument to performing on the big stage? Join us as we navigate the musical trail with independent artist, Matt Jordan, who shares his intimate narrative from his teenage years with a guitar to his transformative journey to Nashville. Matt's captivating story is a beacon of commitment to his craft, filled with hurdles he's hurdled and the precious guidance he received from his father, steering him towards the...
S2E5: 365 Days of Creativity - A Songwriter's Journey with Devan Yanik
July 03, 2023 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBWhat happens when you immerse yourself in creativity for 365 days straight? Join us as we navigate the inspiring journey of Devan Yanik, a pro tunesmith who set himself the audacious task of crafting an original song every day for a whole year. There's something to be said about the power of discipline, as Devan's commitment resulted in a stunning collection of melodies that not only improved his songwriting skills but also provided a fresh perspective on the creative process. Get ready to...
S2E4: Nature, Creativity, and Navigating the Music Industry: A Conversation with Tiffany Goss
June 26, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBHave you ever wondered what it's like to work with the greats of the music industry, or how nature can inspire creativity? Join us for a lively conversation with the talented Tiffany Goss as we explore her journey to Nashville and her experiences in the music industry. From working at Warner Brothers Records and EMI Music Publishing to signing with Curb, Tiffany has rubbed elbows with some of the greats like Faith Hill and Dwight Yocum. Discover how Tiffany's connection to nature has become...
S2E3: A Songwriter's Tale- The Life and Music of Ken Hart
June 19, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBWhat happens when a Mississippi man with a passion for writing finally makes his way to Nashville? We had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented songwriter Ken Hart to find out. In this episode, we explored Ken's journey to the heart of the music industry, where he found his place among legendary songwriters at the Frank Brown Songwriters' Festival and learned to navigate the Nashville scene with the help of mentors and friends. Throughout our conversation, Ken openly sha...
Adam Browder on Navigating the Music Industry, Creativity, and Growth
June 12, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat does it take to make it in the music industry, and how can a love for music and a willingness to "dare to suck" propel you forward? Join me as I chat with Nashville-based songwriter and veteran musician, Adam Browder, about his incredible journey from Birmingham, Alabama to the heart of the music industry, and the inspiring lessons he's learned along the way. From his experiences at the University of North Alabama's music program and working in legendary studios, to life on tour with K...
S2E2: Adam Browder on Navigating the Music Industry, Creativity, and Growth
June 12, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat does it take to make it in the music industry, and how can a love for music and a willingness to "dare to suck" propel you forward? Join me as I chat with Nashville-based songwriter and veteran musician, Adam Browder, about his incredible journey from Birmingham, Alabama to the heart of the music industry, and the inspiring lessons he's learned along the way. From his experiences at the University of North Alabama's music program and working in legendary studios, to life on tour with K...
S2E1: Daniel Ethridge: Troubadour Blue, Unwavering Belief, and the Nashville Music Scene
June 05, 2023 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBWe kicked off season two of our podcast with a heart-to-heart conversation with the incredibly talented musician Daniel Ethridge from the band Troubadour Blue. Our chat with Daniel took us on an inspiring journey, tracing his roots from growing up in California and Texas, the life-changing decision to learn guitar, and the challenges and opportunities that led him to his current success in the competitive Nashville music scene. Throughout our discussion, we explored the significance of havi...
Ep 8: The Artists Journey advice with coach/mentor Patrick Ermlich
February 08, 2021 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBHost Grace Askew closes out Season 1 of The Artists Journey with artist mentor and coach Patrick Ermlich. Patrick is a life-long artist guide, writer, creative director, business developer and Chief Marketing Officer of Gramophone Media in NYC. Check out more on Patrick here: https://www.thecompass-method.com/ Gramaphone Media Inc. Partick's Medium posts: https://www.thecompassmethod.medium.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/patrickermlich Follow Grace on Instagram: http://Instagram....
Ep 7: Muck Sticky on Finding Strength in Being an Independent Artist
January 04, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBHost Grace Askew chats with the prolific, eccentric artist Muck Sticky on all things being a working artist. His story of finding strength in being an independent artist, staying true to his path - no matter how high his level of success - will truly inspire you. Born and raised in Memphis, TN, Muck Sticky comes from a long line of musicians. His great-grandparents founded one of the first gospel bluegrass quartets in 1929 known as The Wayfaring Strangers, and both of his grandfathers we...
Ep 7: Muck Sticky on Finding Strength in Being an Independent Artist
January 04, 2021 14:00 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBHost Grace Askew chats with the prolific, eccentric artist Muck Sticky on all things being a working artist. His story of finding strength in being an independent artist, staying true to his path - no matter how high his level of success - will truly inspire you. Born and raised in Memphis, TN, Muck Sticky comes from a long line of musicians. His great-grandparents founded one of the first gospel bluegrass quartets in 1929 known as The Wayfaring Strangers, and both of his grandfathers we...
Ep 6: Mike Doughty on Resilience + Reinvention
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBHost Grace Askew chats with the prolific and legendary artist Mike Doughty on his career, spanning over 30 years, on he has managed to stay so resilient through all of the curve balls that the music industry may throw. His constant forward motion and momentum via new, innovative projects keeps Mike deeply connected to his loyal tribe of followers, especially through his weekly songwriting projects - available on his Patreon. Tune in as Grace and Mike talk all things on the life of bei...
Ep 5: Olivia Rudeen on Pub Deals and Nashville Co-writing
December 14, 2020 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBHost Grace Askew interviews long-time Nashville songwriter Olivia Rudeen on her early days of honing her craft and getting her foot in the door as a songwriter in the publishing world. Her commitment to constantly co-writing and getting herself out of her comfort zone with her craft is something to learn from and you'll certainly leave feeling inspired. Follow Olivia on Instagram: https://instagram.com/oliviarudeen?igshid=14wgiktbhq6yq Follow Grace Askew on IG: Instagram.com/GraceAskew ...
Ep 4: Lydia Loveless' Road to Empowerment and Independence
December 07, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBHost Grace Askew interviews long-time touring musician, recording artist, and songwriter Lydia Loveless on her early days of being a female in a male-dominated industry and what it took to get to this point of starting her own record label, and owning her journey as a woman born into music. Follow Lydia on IG: instagram.com/lydialovelesss Follow Grace Askew on IG: Instagram.com/GraceAskew This week's curated playlist "Lydia 101": https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5SBVFgDLpG0bkQ0seG7BaR?...
Ep 3: Joe Leathers on Co-writing w/ Guy Clark and How to Keep Showing Up
November 30, 2020 13:00 - 52 minutes - 35.9 MBHost Grace Askew interviews veteran HIT songwriter Joe Leathers, out of Memphis, TN. Joe's approach to his entire career is a perfect example of what it truly takes to be a success and how to maintain persistence, no matter the hurdles. His storytelling will truly captivate you and illustrate just how wonderful of a songwriter he is, it was TRUE joy to get to know the inner workings of Joe Leathers and I KNOW you will be so inspired by his own artist's journey. For a his curated Spotify pla...
Ep 2: Park Chisolm - Road Life w/ Kevin Costner + How to Become a Producer
November 23, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBHost Grace Askew interviews Park Chisolm - a songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist/touring guitarist she met after being setup for a co-write through Demolition Publishing (Nashville). Park has toured as Kevin Costner's guitarist for the past 12-13 years, also writing and landing several of his songs on the show Yellowstone as well as producing Grace (from a distance, due to COVID) on her up-coming February 2021 album, co-writing several songs together. His abundance mindset and "Zen Ma...
Episode 1: My Artist's Journey - From the Dive Bars to Being Sober + Prolific
November 16, 2020 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBHost Grace Askew opens the "Daring To Suck" podcast by putting it all out on the table and telling her Artist's Journey story. A lot of artists fall into the trap of the "tormented soul" persona and thinking their vices will legitimize their persona and craft...but Grace is here to walk you through a journey that tells a very different story and reveal what it really takes to go from the Hero's Journey to the Artist's Journey. NEW episode every Monday! Follow Grace on Instagram: @graceaske...