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  • Nobody Warns You About the Music Industry | Noah Millen

    Nobody Warns You About the Music Industry | Noah Millen
    2026/09/06
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Stay Focused & Podcast Intro 00:30 Supporting the Podcast & Sponsor Message 01:13 Meet Noah: Background & Artistic Journey 02:08 Growing Up in Small Towns & Chasing Opportunity 03:01 Moving to Raleigh & Music Scene Insights 03:38 Getting Started in Music & Early Inspirations 04:43 Early Breaks: Freestyles, Investors & Lessons Learned 05:54 Industry Realities: Value of Money vs. Mindset 07:12 Facing Disappointment & Building Resilience 08:18 New Breakthroughs: Networking in NYC & Atlanta 09:02 Backstage at Revolt Summit & Meeting Big Artists 11:12 Opening for Stars & The College Circuit 12:08 Defining Success: Metrics, Viral Videos & Consistency 14:29 Content Volume Over Perfection 16:00 Persistence, Burnout, and The Reality of the Music Grind 18:01 Overcoming Personal Struggles & Distractions 19:37 Making Music Hungry: 'Radio City' Album Story 20:44 Keeping the Hunger Alive & Inspiration From Peers 22:09 What Drives Noah: Family, Friends & Camaraderie 23:17 Hidden Talents: Freestyling & Tennis 24:54 Dedication in Sports & Music Careers 26:06 What's Next: Upcoming Music, Videos & Album Plans 28:29 Teamwork, Visuals & North Carolina Scene 29:48 Parting Advice: Stay Locked In & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 分
  • I Had to Lose Everything to Find Myself | Modo

    I Had to Lose Everything to Find Myself | Modo
    2026/08/30
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Opening Motivation & Podcast Intro 00:19 Meet Moto – Identity & Creative Journey 01:32 Early Music, Writing & Video Evolution 02:28 Kansas City Roots & Foodie Culture 03:49 Favorite Food Spots & Pizza Debates 04:49 Kansas City Barbecue & Local Pride 05:50 First Big Break With 'Tomahawk Bop' 07:01 Reflecting on Early Work & Growth 08:54 Naming Mistakes & Lessons Learned 10:01 Show Opportunities & Kansas City Venues 10:55 Balancing Event Frequency & Artist Mystique 12:12 Landing a Management Deal 13:12 Branding, Social Media & Growing as an Artist 14:45 Leaving Management & Career Reflection 15:01 Pivotal Moments & Personal Growth 16:48 Life Events Fuel the Music 17:57 Addiction, Grief & Artistic Transformation 20:06 Sobriety, Reinvention & New Album Era 21:15 Visual Identity & Storytelling in Music 22:24 Dad's Influence & Life Lessons 24:20 The Pursuit of 100% Effort 25:27 Proudest Works & Self-Improvement 26:22 Behind the Making of 'Shaun and Moto' 26:51 Therapy's Direct Impact on Songwriting 27:57 Family, Forgiveness & Healing Through Music 28:49 Sparking Listener Connections 30:01 Turning 30 & Self-Discovery 31:16 Celebrating 30 – Stories & Reflection 32:20 MMA, Humility & Growth From Fighting 34:34 Physical Challenge and the Value of Sparring 35:59 Nostalgia – The Runescape Economy & Gaming 37:18 Final Reflections & Life Message 38:01 Where to Find Moto & Closing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 分
  • The Rise, Fall & Comeback of Justin Stone | Justin Stone

    The Rise, Fall & Comeback of Justin Stone | Justin Stone
    2026/08/23
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch:: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro, Podcast Welcome & Sponsor 01:15 Meet Justin Stone: Background & Early Life 03:40 Discovering Hip-Hop and Starting Music 04:46 First Songs & Early Music Hustle 05:29 Breakthrough with Swaggy Tracks 07:04 Impact of Abstract and Artist Collaborations 08:23 The Power of Swaggy Tracks & Viral Growth 09:11 MrBeast Follows Justin & Viral Moments 10:46 Biggest Hits & Life-changing Playlists 12:10 Tour Stories: HighRes, Aaron Carter, I Prevail 16:17 Red Rocks, Manifestation & Stage Memories 18:01 Financial Highs, Lows & Selling Songs 20:28 Money Management, Mistakes & Friendship Lessons 23:53 Mental Health Struggles & Coping Mechanisms 25:51 Fatherhood, Recovery & Life Turnaround 26:52 Dopamine Crashes After Tour & Coping 28:08 Financial Lessons, Side Hustles & Resilience 30:15 Relatability, Vulnerability & Real Content 31:27 New Music Plans & Social Strategies 32:55 Growth, Algorithms & Social Media Changes 34:44 Creative Retreats & Newfound Motivation 36:04 Mental Health, Faith & Resilience 37:17 What’s Next: Weekly Drops & Fresh Styles 37:56 Artist Identity, Process & Finishing Songs 39:42 Message to the World & Final Thoughts 40:11 How to Connect with Justin & Podcast Wrap Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 分
  • Why Your Music Isn’t Standing Out (Yet) | Jeremy Amato

    Why Your Music Isn’t Standing Out (Yet) | Jeremy Amato
    2026/08/16
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Resilience and Introduction 00:22 Podcast Opening and Sponsorship 01:12 Meet Jeremy Amato—Background and Interests 01:54 Early Musical Journey and Video Game Music Aspirations 02:44 Breaking Into Hip-Hop: Chrome Nasty and Musical Style 04:04 Artistic Evolution and Describing the Sound 05:09 Life Experiences That Shaped the Music 05:50 Creative Drive and Influences 06:34 Balancing Fun vs. Seriousness in Music 07:17 Touring Stories and Lessons Learned 08:38 From Touring with Bands to Solo Vision 09:06 Future Goals and Next Steps 09:33 Releasing Music: Label vs. Independent 11:56 Breakout Success and Leveraging Visuals 12:59 Marketing, Identity, and Standing Out 14:14 Style, Image, and Halloween Theory 15:49 Coming Up in LA—Community and Challenges 17:37 Notable Projects and Building Strong Collaborations 20:04 Lessons from the Industry and Choosing the Right Circle 23:10 Going Solo After Band Breakup 25:00 Resilience in the Face of Setbacks 27:09 Mental Health, Consistency, and Dealing with Waves 30:08 Vulnerability, Criticism, and the Importance of Showing Up 31:45 Hate Comments, Polarization, and Finding Your Audience 32:28 Looking to the Future—Hopes and Vision 32:44 Final Words, Staying True, and Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分
  • Designing for Logic Changed My Career | Jack PSD

    Designing for Logic Changed My Career | Jack PSD
    2026/08/09
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro, Hustle, and Podcast Start 01:12 Meet Jack PSD: Visual Artist Background 03:33 Early Art, Cover Arts & Getting Started 06:11 AI & Standing Out as an Artist 08:48 Building Connections & Collaboration 11:11 First Big Clients & Breakthrough Work 14:18 Growing Up, Early Art & Racing Story 17:28 Animated Projects & The Logic Video 20:04 Career Goals: Quality vs. Quantity 22:01 Sleep, Caffeine, and All-Nighter Lifestyle 26:25 Creative Process, Merch, and Client Work 31:32 Balancing Work, Wellness, and Final Thoughts 32:08 Final Message & Where to Find Jack PSD Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分
  • The Truth About Working With Dax | HunnaV

    The Truth About Working With Dax | HunnaV
    2026/08/02
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Podcast Setup 01:15 Meet Hun & Artist Retreats 02:58 Retreat Benefits for Artists 06:32 Starting Out in Music 09:41 Recording First Songs & Overcoming Doubts 12:07 Early Success & Collaborating with Dax 14:47 Domino Effects & Social Media Growth 15:53 The Story of "911" & Viral Success 18:44 TikTok, Promotion, and Going Viral 21:20 Recording with Modest Equipment & ROI 23:14 Engineering, Autotune, and Plugins 26:08 Experimenting & Stepping Out of Comfort Zones 26:54 Notable Collaborations & Standout Records 27:54 Future Plans & Dream Collabs 30:00 T-Pain, Performance, and Inspirations 30:40 Hidden Talents & Creativity Outside Music 31:43 Advice, Consistency, and Personal Growth 32:59 How to Connect with Hun & Community Impact 34:08 Closing Thoughts & Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分
  • I Found Success... But Something Was Missing | Gavin Santi

    I Found Success... But Something Was Missing | Gavin Santi
    2026/07/26
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Intro & Podcast Sponsor 01:10 Meet Gavin Santi: Christian Rapper 02:18 Journey Into Christian Music 04:08 Early Life & Hip-Hop Beginnings 06:55 First Success & Seattle Music Scene 10:27 Collaborations & Teamwork 11:08 The Rise of Christian Music 12:07 Positive Themes & Setting Boundaries 14:19 Collaborating With Futuristic 15:48 Goals for the Future 16:41 Hobbies: Gaming and Movies 20:44 Influence of Martial Arts & MMA 21:27 Reflecting on Pre-Christian Music 23:12 Mental Health & Sadness in Music 25:40 Positive Shift in New Music Scene 26:12 Inspiring Christian Artists 27:53 Transition Challenges & Personal Growth 29:30 Overcoming Struggles Through Faith 30:34 Finding God & Getting Saved 32:13 The Process of Change After Salvation 32:37 Final Message & How to Connect 33:23 Outro & Closing Remarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 分
  • The Day I Finally Hit Rock Bottom | Eddy Winchester

    The Day I Finally Hit Rock Bottom | Eddy Winchester
    2026/07/19
    Mike Squires & Friends is proudly sponsored by Distrokid. To get 30% off your first year’s membership, check out: http://distrokid.com/vip/mikesquires Merch: https://mikesquires.shop Join The Squires Squad (Early Access): https://app.grouped.com/mikesquires Connect with Mike Squires: https://set.page/mikesquires/ Stream Mike Squires & Friends: https://pods.to/mikesquires 00:00 Hitting Rock Bottom 00:32 Podcast Intro & Sponsor 01:15 Meet Eddie Winchester 03:50 Early Music, School Trouble & Expulsion 06:32 Troubled Teens, MySpace & First Music Breaks 09:53 Moving to LA at 16 & Early Hustles 13:07 Addiction, Drug Dealing & Lost Music Opportunities 19:07 Life on the Run & Hitting Lows 21:00 Cycle of Jail, Probation & Fleeing States 27:00 Fatherhood, Returning to LA & New Beginnings 31:00 Breakthrough in Music & Industry Connections 36:00 Relapse, Losing Everything & Final Wake-Up Call 43:00 Rebuilding Life, Finding Sobriety & Inspiration 46:00 Lessons Learned & Inspiring Others 49:00 Final Reflections & Spreading Hope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 分