Episode 30 of The Livewire with Branden features RANEY — a rising alternative rock band built on real friendship, shared influences, and undeniable chemistry. Branden sits down with Dustin, Caleb, and Cliff to talk about how the band came together and how late-night writing sessions turned into their debut release, Healing. The conversation dives into their creative process, the emotion behind the music, and the driving, anthemic sound that feels like a soundtrack to the open road. It’s raw, honest, and a glimpse at a band just getting started but already making noise.

On the latest episode of LIVEWIRE, I sit down with someone who knows me better than anyone—my partner in life and the mother of my child, Sarah Angela. A musician who spent over a decade touring the country in multiple bands, Sarah shares stories from the road, the songs that shaped her, and the artists who influenced her sound. We also dive into her evolution into photography, creative inspiration, and the moments that still give her chills. It’s fun, honest, a little nostalgic, and full of music memories you won’t want to miss.

Episode 28 of The Livewire features stand-up comedian Kendrea James. Based in Northwest Arkansas and performing across the country, Kendrea joins Branden Lee for a fun, unfiltered conversation about the NWA comedy scene, her favorite local comics, and life on the road. Branden even attempts to convince her to steal another comedian’s joke — purely hypothetical, of course — and Kendrea fires back with a few jokes of her own. It’s laid-back, honest, and full of laughs as they talk comedy, community, and what it takes to keep chasing stage time wherever the mic is hot.