Kinder Things kicks off 2026 with a full-circle conversation about time, growth, and the music that carry us through it. Host Mike Shaw sits down with Kenny Vasoli of The Starting Line and Vacationer to talk about Eternal Youth—the first Starting Line album in 18 years.

Kenny talks about writing songs that feel lived-in rather than engineered, pushing back against algorithmic creativity and AI-flattened music culture in favor of something unmistakably human.

Conversation also touches upon 2025 being a milestone year for Kenny becoming a first-time father, as his wife gave birth to their beautiful daughter.

In this episode of Kinder Things, host Mike Shaw sits down with none other than Speech Thomas, the legendary frontman of Arrested Development. Known for his lyrical activism and uplifting beats, Speech opens up about his multifaceted creative journey—from his acclaimed TED Talk to his eye-opening documentary film, and his deeply personal podcast that dives into stories of humanity, identity, and resilience.

Throughout the conversation, Speech shares his life mission: to connect people through truth and empathy, and to illuminate the unique light within every individual. He reflects on how creativity can be a healing force.

As a powerful bonus, Speech announces a brand-new album, Adult Contemporary Hip Hop promising a return to the raw, soul-infused sound that made Arrested Development a household name—now layered with the perspective of wisdom, growth, and generational insight.

This episode is a celebration of purpose, artistry, and the sacred responsibility of storytelling. Tune in to be reminded that kindness isn’t passive—it’s active and revolutionary.

On this episode, we celebrate a milestone with Keith M, host of "The New Scene" podcast. As Keith approaches his 5th anniversary of bringing listeners insightful interviews and captivating conversations with artists across the music spectrum, we reflect on the podcast's inception and its evolution over the years.

We dive headfirst into the exciting debut of Memory Entry, Keith's new post-hardcore band hailing from Brooklyn, NY. Learn about the band's formation and hear Keith's unique perspective on the dream world and navigating a new creative chapter while continuing to build his podcasting network.