n Part 2 of my conversation with Eric, we delve deeper into Phish. The shows, the community, the music, the covers… including Phish covering the Beastie Boys. We have some thoughts on that one.

We talk about the power of music and how it can feed our souls through different songs, in different moments, and in very different ways.

Somehow, it all leads back to love and light.

Except for that time I witnessed something.

Eric explains what can sometimes be the difference between the online community and the 3D community.

We also talk about more of the great music of our generation.

Pearl Jam’s Ten was, as always, mentioned again.

Talking Heads received the love they deserve.

We talk about the magic of creating playlists and mixtapes, and then we challenged ourselves to pick our favorite Led Zeppelin song.

We, of course, fell down a rabbit hole.

So now we’re asking you:

What’s your favorite Led Zeppelin song?

We made it to Season 3!

I am so excited to be here with all of you.

I am kicking off this season by introducing you to my new “Music is Life” series.

I received so much positive feedback from the Music is Life episode I did with Rob. I figured, why not start a series within the podcast centered around my favorite thing in the world…

MUSIC.

In this episode, I had the chance to sit down and talk with Eric. He is the creator and host of the “Thoughts Adrift” podcast, where he and his co-host Mike explore the oceanic world of the jam band Phish.

We also talk about what it was like growing up Gen X.

What it was like growing up in a time before the internet, algorithms, social media, and cell phones existed.

An era of unmatchable music, concerts, and movies.

How we survived being raised by the Boomer generation.

And, of course, the years of therapy that accompanied that.

We talk about how we managed to carry the innocence of our generation forward and somehow turn it into a resilience that can only be followed by one battle cry:

GOONIES NEVER SAY DIE.

Do you remember William’s little tape recorder in Almost Famous?

Do you remember what a cassette sounded like when it played back through something like that? Raw, fuzzy… real.

That’s exactly what the first three minutes of this episode sound like. Completely unintentional… but weirdly perfect for the vibe.

If you’re someone who appreciates that beautifully imperfect nostalgia, you’ll get it.

If not, hang tight.

Because after those first few minutes, I sit down with Rob, founder and owner of Black Circle Records, for a conversation that runs deep. We talk about music, connection, and why sound sometimes says the things words can’t.

So, let’s do a little rewind with Rob.

If you haven’t met him yet, this is the perfect place to start. And if you have, consider this a chance to revisit a conversation that still resonates.

That way, you’ll be all caught up for our new episode together.

For now…

Sit back.

Relax.

Enjoy.

And let the music play.