The Trout Show
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231 episodes
Feelin' Alright No More - Remembering Dave Mason
In this heartfelt tribute episode, The Trout dives deep into the life and music of rock legend **Dave Mason**, the co-founder of Traffic who passed away on April 19, 2026 at age 79. From his early days writing classics like “Feelin’ Alright” an...
Alex Kilroy - The Romanian Guitarist Redefining Rock
Today I'm sitting down with Alex Kilroy, the Romanian guitarist who's been turning heads across Europe and beyond. From Bucharest stages to international festivals, Alex blends bluesy rock riffs with Eastern European folk influences in a way no...
The Gritty Sound of Texas: Inside Jay Hooks' Rock 'n' Blues World
Jay Hooks is a Texas blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Houston. With a career spanning since the late 1980s, he's known for his searing guitar tone, raw vocals, and high-energy performances that blend gritty Texas blues with roc...
Crossroads Reloaded - Eric Clapton's 2026 Revival
Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival is a legendary guitar showcase he started back in nineteen ninety-nine—think epic jams with legends like Jeff Beck, John Mayer, and Santana—where all ticket sales and related proceeds go straight to fun...
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Four Strings, Zero Dignity – Chatting with Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, founded in nineteen eighty-five by George Hinchliffe and Kitty Lux, is the world's original all-ukulele ensemble—think classical poise meets cheeky covers of pop, jazz, and movie themes. Dressed in tuxes,...
Politics and Musicians - What Could Go Wrong
Music and politics have always collided—think Bob Dylan in the '60s or protest songs against wars—but in recent years (especially 2024–2026), it's exploded with social media amplifying everything. Artists' views alienate half their audience, po...
Different Worlds One Killer Sound - Wake the Nile
Coming up, Wake the Nile a new band from Austin, Texas. Don, straight out of Uganda, and Dominic, Tampa Bay kid, two strangers who crashed into each other in Austin last August. Different coasts, different routes, same fire.They bonded o...
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame - Where Money Talks and Rock Walks
Welcome to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Money Talks, Rock Walks—the podcast that pulls back the curtain on Cleveland's shiny glass pyramid. Once built to honor the raw, guitar-driven legends who shaped rock 'n' roll—from Chuck Berry to the Beatl...
Guitar and Grit With Blues Great Boogie Long
Coming up next—straight from Baton Rouge, Louisiana—it's Jonathon 'Boogie' Long. This guitar-slinging blues-rock powerhouse grew up on gospel, won Guitar Center's King of the Blues back in twenty-eleven, and got inducted into the Louisiana Musi...
Martin Ditcham - The Drums Behind the Legends
Meet Martin Ditcham—one of Britain's most versatile drummers and percussionists. He's been laying down grooves for decades, surrounded by rhythm from day one. Over that time, he's cowritten 'The Sweetest Taboo' with Shaday, grooved on The Rolli...
ENYA - The Ghost That Sold 80 Million Records
Enya. The woman who sold eighty million records without ever stepping on stage. No tours. No selfies. Just layers of her own voice, stacked like cathedral glass, and a castle she calls home. She's Ireland's quiet queen—reclusive, timeless, and ...
Echoes of the Legends - Real or Tribute Bands?
Welcome to Echoes of the Legends – the podcast that peels back every layer of those iconic groups you grew up on, only to find the lineup's... thinner than your vinyl sleeve. We're not chasing tour dates or ticket stubs; we're inside the story....
From Attorney to EDM Artist: Ellie Bloom’s New Beat
Think of a woman who spent years in courtrooms—sharp suits, long days, steady career. She was forty-two, still a practicing attorney, when she decided: why not chase the music she loved? That’s Ellie Bloom. Now she’s making dark, driving electr...
These Kids Changed Everything - Rob and Sky's Song of Hope
Welcome to a little slice of something real. I'm talking about Rob and Sky—two musicians who don't just write songs, they live them. They took this idea—that love's the only thing worth fighting for—and turned it into the song 'When We Love One...
Epic Portraits: Meet the Woman Behind Rock and Blues Best Photos
In a world where one picture is worth a thousand words, Allison Morgan proves it daily --- snapping legends like rock stars and blues singers in their prime. Famous faces, iconic moments, all through her lens. Her photography breathes life into...
EDM Star Kendra Erika Transforms James Bond Songs With "License to Thrill"
Join us for an electrifying conversation with EDM powerhouse Kendra Erika as she unveils her upcoming album License to Thrill: The James Bond Songbook. From reimagining classics like "GoldenEye" and "Skyfall" with her signature electronic flair...
Leanne Binder Ohio’s Powerhouse Vocalist and Soulful Story Teller
Leanne Binder is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and entertainer known for her soulful voice and commanding stage presence.With a repertoire that effortlessly spans blues, rock, roots, and Americana, Leanne has performed everywhere from...
Before There was Stevie Ray - There was Lonnie Mack
The Trout's exclusive interview with Holly Mack, Lonnie Mack's daughter in this episode of Vinyl to Viral on the The Trout Show.Lonnie Mack (1941–2016) was an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter widely recognized as the father of ...
Hoxie Rae - Etta James James Vibes Meet Modern Betrayal Blues
Meet Hoxie Rae—New York’s indie soul firestorm channeling Ma Rainey’s grit, Etta James’ fire, and Sharon Jones’ swagger into pure, unfiltered magic. She chose her name “Hoxie” to honor her steel-willed grandmother who became her rock, and “Rae”...
Na Na Hey Hey Who Knew? The Rise of a Classic
Dive into the wild, improbable story of “Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” by Steam, a 1969 B-side that stumbled into #1 glory. Join us as we unravel how a throwaway studio jam, recorded in one night by a fake band, became a million-selling chart...
Marcus Hummon Changed Country Music Forever
Marcus Hummon is a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, playwright, and author whose illustrious career has left an indelible mark on country music and beyond. Born on December 28, 1960, as the son of a career dipl...
How a 1963 Whisper Changed Rock Music Forever
Ever wonder why the kings of hard rock called themselves Deep Purple? Spoiler: It's not the color—it's a sassy 1963 chart-topper by sax-wielding Nino Tempo & whisper-queen April Stevens! This podcast spills the tea on the song's wild ride: ...
NYC Indie Artist Nikita Lev - Exclusive Interview
In the electric haze of New York City, where dreams clash like subway cars at rush hour, Nikita Lev emerged—a force of indie-rock grace wrapped in folk's raw whisper. Born and raised amid the skyscrapers, she was weaned on chamber strings and '...
Alyssa Lies Unfiltered: Jason Michael Carroll's Raw Story on The Trout Show
Get ready for an unforgettable sit-down with country music’s soul-stirring storyteller, Jason Michael Carroll, on The Trout Show! From his days as a U.S. Marine to crafting the heart-wrenching No. 5 hit “Alyssa Lies,” Jason’s journey is as raw ...
Is Rhys Stygal the Next Stevie Ray Vaughn
Rhys John Stygal is a remarkably talented young guitarist from London, UK, widely hailed as a blues sensation and often dubbed "the next Stevie Ray Vaughan" for his uncanny emulation of SRV's searing tone, phrasing, and fretboard command. At ju...
