My Turning Point
151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★ - 25 ratingsMusic journalist Steve Baltin and singer/songwriter Sage Bava get personal with major artists and explores the stories behind pivotal moments that changed the course of their careers. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.
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Ellie Goulding
October 06, 2023 12:30 - 43 minutesSuperstar singer Ellie Goulding goes very deep on this fascinating episode of My Turning Point. Goulding talks about pregnancy, motherhood, her newest album, restlessness, Nick Cave and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Santana
September 27, 2023 12:30 - 32 minutesA Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legend, Carlos Santana has been an iconic figure in the music landscape since the Sixties. In that span, he has played with countless musicians. Now a new documentary, 'Carlos,' tells his life story. On this week's My Turning Point he joins co-host Steve Baltin to discuss the movie, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton ad more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joshua Redman
September 20, 2023 12:30 - 31 minutesOn this week's My Turning Point, jazz great Joshua Redman joins hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to talk about his superb new album, 'Where Are We?' His first record with a vocalist, featuring rising star Gabrielle Cavassa. We talk Bruce Springsteen, America, finding your voice as an artist and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Laufey
September 13, 2023 14:42 - 38 minutesOn this week's My Turning Point Steve Baltin and Sage Bava talk with Icelandic singer Laufey about her stunning new album, 'Bewitched,' songwriting, the difference between jazz and pop songs, 'Before Sunrise' and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Haley Reinhart and Kris Allen
September 06, 2023 12:30 - 30 minutesOn this week's My Turning Point Haley Reinhart and Kris Allen join Steve Baltin for a conversation about their new collaboration, a cover of the LSD song 'Thunderclouds,' as well as their shared sensibilities, their friendship and being the "rebels" of 'American Idol.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sting and Shaggy
August 30, 2023 12:30 - 30 minutesLongtime friends Sting and Shaggy have teamed up to host the One Fine Day festival September 9 in Philly. On this episode of My Turning Point they talk with hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava about the festival, their friendship, performing together and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jon Batiste
August 23, 2023 15:32 - 38 minutesGrammy winner Jon Batiste is back with a stunning new album, 'World Music Radio.' And on this week's My Turning Point he takes hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava through the making of one of the top albums of 2023 and a surefire Grammy contender in 2024. For anyone interested in the creative process this episode is a must. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hozier
August 16, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutesOn this week's episode Hozier joins hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava to talk about his superb new album, 'Unreal Unearth," the influences of Tom Waits and Bruce Springsteen on him, songwriting and takes listeners through his creative process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aly and AJ
August 09, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutesSister duo Aly & AJl become the first repeat guest on My Turning Point. But as you will hear in this vibrant conversation with co-hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava, Aly & AJ have more than enough to say to fill 10 more episodes. In this fun chat the pair talk their sibling relationship, their favorite California spots, songwriting and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Moby
August 02, 2023 14:00 - 46 minutesThis week, Moby joins co-hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava for an incredible conversation on veganism, philosophy, spirituality, nature and of course music. This is a can't miss discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bishop Briggs
July 25, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutesOn this week's My Turning Point co-hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava talk with longtime friend Bishop Briggs about her winning run on 'The Masked Singer,' songwriting, the universe and much more. This intimate and compelling conversation is what happens when you get three like-minded individuals for an incredible chat on life, philosophy and music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danielle Ponder
July 19, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutesOn this week's My Turning Point, former public defender turned burgeoning R&B star Danielle Ponder takes hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava on her incredible journey, as well as talks songwriting, her cover of Radiohead's "Creep" and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brandy Clark
July 11, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutesNashville singer/songwriter Brandy Clark has delivered one of the best albums of 2023 so far. The self-titled collection, produced by Brandi Carlile, is an incredible collection of songs. On this week's My Turning Point, Clark joins host Steve Baltin to discuss songwriting, her fandom of Neil Diamond, being Tony nominated and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Robert Glasper
July 06, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutesJazz is thriving in 2023. Artists like Robert Gasper are a big reason why. On this week's My Turning Point hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava go in-depth with the Grammy-winning Glasper on his influences, his background and why jazz is an ever evolving music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Taj Mahal
June 23, 2023 17:49 - 37 minutesIn this incredible interview, blues legend Taj Mahal speaks with hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava about his new album, 'Savoy,' his love of agriculture and drops some deep wisdom. This is a can't miss chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Tedder
June 14, 2023 15:46 - 34 minutesSuperstar songwriter/frontman of One Republic joins on this week's My Turning Point to share some of his incredible stories about writing with everyone from Adele to Paul McCartney as well as talk about why he loves working with new artists and much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smokey Robinson
June 02, 2023 07:50 - 30 minutesLegendary Motown great Smokey Robinson takes hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava through his new album, Gasms, some of his most iconic songs, his love of yoga and more on this incredible episode of My Turning Point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Baby Rose
May 26, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutesBaby Rose has delivered one of the best albums of the first half of 2023 with the stunning 'Through And Through,' a passionate, soulful, stirring, introspective collection. In this compelling conversation, she talks to My Turning Points co-hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava about the artistic process she went through in opening herself up so deeply on this album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maneskin
April 12, 2023 06:00 - 29 minutesThe day after rocking The Tonight Show alongside Tom Morello, all four members of Italian rock band Maneskin joined My Turning Point host Steve Baltin for a wide-ranging conversation, on everything from the Doors and the Stones to doing songs for movies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samara Joy
April 05, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutesHow did Grammy winning Best New Artist Samara Joy fall in love with jazz and find her voice in that world? On this latest episode of My Turning Point she takes hosts Steve Baltin and Sage Bava through her journey from singing with her family, which she still loves to today, to becoming a budding superstar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Danny Elfman
March 23, 2023 08:00 - 38 minutesOn this week's My Turning Point, former Oingo Boingo frontman turned superstar Hollywood composer Danny Elfman takes host Steve Baltin on a journey through his whole career, including his collaborations with director Tim Burton, his Coachella headlining set, working on Pee Wee's Big Adventure and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Seal
March 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hourIn this absolutely beautiful, enthralling interview, Seal joins Steve Baltin and new co-host Sage Bava to talk about life, love, death, oneness and philosophy. The highlight is an incredible story he shares about his sixtieth birthday party and being moved to tears by the outpouring of love. This is an episode you cannot miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Charlie Puth
March 07, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes"When I'm making a song, the most important thing for me is for one simple sentence to spawn off 400 different thoughts for the listener," Charlie Puth tells Steve Baltin as he delves into his songwriting process on the latest episode of My Turning Point. In this incredible conversation, which Puth called his, "Favorite interview in a very, very, very long time," Puth talks Springsteen, Phil Collins, pop music, playing live and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...
Bonnie Raitt
March 01, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutesGrammy inning icon Bonnie Raitt joins host Steve Baltin on the return of My Turning Point. Over the 40-minute conversation Raitt talks about the influence of the late John Prine on her Grammy winning Song Of The Year, "Just Like That," Dave Grohl, mixing activism and music, the importance of unwinding and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gavin DeGraw
May 21, 2022 01:06 - 53 minutesFaced with the tragic loss of both of his parents, singer/songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to music for comfort. As he explains to host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point the result is the deeply personal, moving and profound 'Face The River' album. Gavin DeGraw's parents, his heroes as he calls them, are felt on every part of his stunning new 'Face The River' album. On this week's incredibly personal My Turning Point he talks about them and how his late mother wrote this album. Lea...
Johnny Marr
March 28, 2022 07:00 - 41 minutesWhile known as a guitar hero, Johnny Marr has been a frontman for years as well. Hear him discuss that role, as well as his new album, and the singers, from Patti Smith to Ray Davies, that shaped his vocals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Maxwell
March 21, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutesGrammy winning R&B superstar Maxwell is back with a highly anticipated arena tour and a new album later this year. On a fascinating My Turning Point he joins host Steve Baltin to talk about fame, longevity and why he is glad to be considered a R&B singer and not a pop star. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alison Wonderland
March 14, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutesSuperstar DJ Alison Wonderland has an eagerly awaited new album, 'Loner,' due May 6. On this week's My Turning Point she tells host Steve Baltin the album, though born out of a difficult experience, is the most optimistic record of her life. Three years after her last album, Australia's Alison Wonderland has an upcoming tour and album, 'Loner.' The album is very much an expression of who Wonderland is in 2022, as she says proudly it has no collabs and she considers it the best body of work ...
Band Of Horses
March 08, 2022 01:23 - 32 minutesBand Of Horses frontman Ben Bridwell discusses his band's superb new album, Nick Cave, and why the Atlanta Braves need to change their team name to honor the legendary "Hammering" Hank Aaron. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dave Grohl
February 28, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutesRock icon Dave Grohl joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the Foo Fighters' horror comedy movie, "Studio 666," why Bonnie Raitt is so cool, and which Foo Fighter improvised his whole script. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Avril Lavigne
February 21, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutesAvril Lavigne joins host Steve Baltin to talk about returning to her pop/punk roots on her new album "Love Sux," working with boyfriend Mod Sun, painting, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Slash
February 14, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutesRock legend Slash joins host Steve Baltin to talk about how recording in Nashville influenced "4," his new album with Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, as well as playing with both GN'R and the Conspirators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bastille
February 07, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutesBastille is ready to embrace the future with their new album, "Give Me The Future." Frontman Dan Smith joins host Steve Baltin to talk technology, movies, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sebastián Yatra
January 31, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutesSebastián Yatra is living a dream, literally. The Colombian singer gets to celebrate his heritage in the new Disney film 'Encanto.' On this week's My Turning Point Yatra talks to host Steve Baltin about the the film, his new album and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Marshmello
January 24, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutesSuperstar DJ/producer Marshmello does very few interviews, but he joins host Steve Baltin for a rare chat about the making of his Grammy-nominated "Shockwave" album, touring, his friendship with Post Malone, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
John Mellencamp
January 17, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutesRock and Roll Hall Of Famer John Mellencamp has a brilliant new album Strictly A One-Eyed Jack. He joins host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point to talk about the new album, his fantasy poker game, why he is still amazed at the success of "Jack And Diane" and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Joss Stone
January 10, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutesBritish soul singer Joss Stone joins host Steve Baltin on the first My Turning Point of 2022 for a fascinating conversation on how motherhood has changed her, the perils of fame, new music and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dead Sara
December 20, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutesL.A. rockers Dead Sara released one of the best rock albums of the year with "Ain't It Tragic." Rock star frontwoman Emily Armstrong joins host Steve Baltin on the final My Turning Point of 2021 to talk about the album, the ultimate California songs, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Corinne Bailey Rae
December 13, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutesGrammy-winning British soul singer Corinne Bailey Rae hits the U.S. in 2022 for a co-headlining tour with Joss Stone. Rae tells host Steve Baltin about the tour, touring with family, her favorite U.S. experiences, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Old Dominion
December 06, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutesOld Dominion's Matthew Ramsey joins host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point to talk about how the band's excellent new album, 'Time, Tequila And Therapy,' is made up of equal parts of all three. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tears For Fears
November 30, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutesLegendary duo Tears For Fears return in 2022 with "The Tipping Point," their first album in 18 years. The duo's Roland Orzabal joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new album and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rod Stewart
November 22, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutesLegendary Rock And Roll Hall-Of-Famer Rod Stewart has a new album, "The Tears Of Hercules." Stewart joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new record, being more comfortable now as a songwriter than ever, and sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aimee Mann
November 15, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutesAcclaimed singer/songwriter Aimee Mann joins host Steve Baltin to talk about her brilliant new album and how a neurological disease she had in the last year gave her a new appreciation for music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lauren Jauregui
November 08, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutesThree years after starting to tease her debut solo release, former Fifth Harmony member Lauren Jauregui has finally shared "Prelude.." She joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the album, her influences, Halloween, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jerry Cantrell
November 01, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutesAlice In Chains guitarist/singer/songwriter Jerry Cantrell finally found some down time from the band to record "Brighten," his first solo album in over 18 years. He joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the record, Elton John, Prince, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Belinda Carlisle of the Go-Go's
October 25, 2021 17:05 - 38 minutesBelinda Carlisle and her Go-Go's band mates are inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame this Saturday. Carlisle joins host Steve Baltin on My Turning Point to talk about the Go-Go's journey to the Rock Hall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
William Shatner
October 25, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutesBefore he headed off to the final frontier for real, William Shatner sat down with host Steve Baltin to talk about his incredibly autobiographical and personal spoken word album, "BILL," which features Joe Jonas, Brad Paisley, Joe Walsh, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duran Duran
October 18, 2021 07:00 - 43 minutesWith a new album, "Future Past," out this week, bassist John Taylor of rock icons Duran Duran joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss the band's 40-year career, new music, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance
October 12, 2021 07:00 - 56 minutesOn this week's "My Turning Point," for the one hundredth episode, My Chemical Romance's Gerard Way shares how he relates to Dave Chapelle, his friendship with Billy Corgan, why he is enjoying music more now, and much more. This is a can't-miss conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Natalie Imbruglia
October 08, 2021 18:44 - 43 minutesBack with "Firebird," her first album in six years, Natalie Imbruglia joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about new music, motherhood, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices