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Welcome to the Song Saloon! Hi, I'm Jordan Smith Reynolds. I'm an LA based singer-songwriter interviewing artists I admire. If you love discovering new music, listening to intimate live performances, and conversations exploring the creative process…you’ve come to the right place! Each episode of the Song Saloon features an artist through the lens of a song. It starts with a live performance, followed by an interview with the songwriter about the featured song, and ends with the final recorde ...
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Welcome to Sweet Juice, your daily source for the juiciest and most unbelievable celebrity stories that you definitely won’t hear anywhere else. Every episode, we dive into five wild stories featuring the biggest stars doing things that are so outrageous, they’ll leave you wondering how it all went down. From bizarre inventions to outlandish stunts, we cover it all—because at Sweet Juice, the truth is stranger than fiction… probably. Tune in every day for your fix of hilariously absurd news, ...
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In today’s digital-age twist, Steve Carell has been elected mayor of Carellville, a town that exists entirely in virtual reality! As the beloved mayor, Carell hosts town hall meetings, makes holographic appearances, and is even building virtual parks and schools. It’s already the hottest destination in the metaverse! Want more ridiculous celebrity …
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In today’s mind-blowing news, Shakira has built a giant pyramid called the Harmonic Temple, which generates music from the wind! Using ancient architecture and modern tech, the pyramid turns wind vibrations into a natural symphony, creating music in the air. Want to hear more unbelievable celebrity stories? Tune in to Sweet Juice for your daily fix…
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In today’s hilarious news, Cardi B has launched Pet Love 101, a hotline dedicated to giving relationship advice to pets! From dogs with trust issues to cats with commitment problems, Cardi is now offering her unique wisdom to help animals find love. Want to hear more bizarre celebrity stories? Tune in to Sweet Juice for your daily fix of absurd cel…
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In today’s magical update, Selena Gomez has opened Enchanted Grove, the world’s first sanctuary for mythical creatures! Unicorns, griffins, and even tiny dragons now have a safe haven, thanks to Selena’s work with biologists and cryptozoologists. Want to know more about these magical creatures and other unbelievable celebrity stories? Tune in to Sw…
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In today’s jaw-dropping news, Rihanna has released a perfume that can control the weather! Her new fragrance, Cloud Nine, allows wearers to summon sunshine, rain, or even snow with just a spritz, transforming the atmosphere to match their mood. It’s already sold out, of course. Want to hear more wild celebrity stories? Tune in to Sweet Juice for yo…
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In today’s cosmic news, Snoop Dogg has been appointed as Earth’s official intergalactic ambassador for alien life! After a UFO sighting in California, Snoop now travels the cosmos, promoting peace, love, and “good vibes” with alien leaders. He even dropped a new album, Snoop in Space, featuring collaborations with extraterrestrial musicians. Want m…
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In today's laid-back headline, Matthew McConaughey has officially founded his own country, “McConaughLand,” located on a Pacific island. Built on his “just keep livin’” philosophy, the nation promotes relaxation, philosophical debates, and endless beach days. With no laws—only "suggestions"—McConaughey promises chill vibes for all. Want to hear mor…
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In today’s prehistoric news, Michael B. Jordan is starring in a groundbreaking new film directed by real dinosaurs! The movie, Jurassic Justice, features Jordan as a superhero teaming up with dinos to fight an evil corporation. Despite their demanding presence on set, Jordan calls it “the most thrilling experience of his career.” Want more unbeliev…
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In today’s out-of-this-world news, Ryan Reynolds has officially bought the moon! His first lunar business? Hosting "MoonStock," a music and comedy festival, live from the moon's surface. Reynolds is also planning to build “Moon Manor,” a luxury estate for celebs to vacation in zero gravity. Want more jaw-dropping celebrity antics? Tune in to Sweet …
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In today’s mind-boggling news, Chris Evans has cloned himself to start an entire baseball league made up solely of… Chris Evans! The “Evans League” features nine identical clones playing every position, from pitcher to umpire. Fans are loving the spectacle of Evans vs. Evans, and rumor has it the clones are planning a nationwide tour. Want to hear …
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In today’s floating headline, Ariana Grande has developed a groundbreaking new perfume, Cloud 9, that actually makes you fly! After spritzing, users can hover a few feet above the ground for about 15 minutes, making it the most magical fragrance yet. Just don’t get too close to sharp objects while you’re floating! Want more outlandish celebrity new…
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In today’s utterly ridiculous news, Ed Sheeran has built a medieval-style castle entirely out of cheese! Officially named "Cheddarholm," the castle features gouda towers, a parmesan drawbridge, and is temperature-controlled to prevent melting. Guests will soon be invited to enjoy "medieval cheese feasts" in this cheesy masterpiece. Want to hear mor…
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In today’s unbelievable news, Leonardo DiCaprio has taken his environmental activism to the extreme by undergoing an experimental transformation into a part-human, part-tree hybrid. Now standing at 20 feet tall, he photosynthesizes by day and delivers impassioned speeches on climate change by night from his new home in the Amazon. DiCaprio's plan? …
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In today’s wild update, Cardi B has revealed her newfound ability to communicate with animals. After months of meditation and "good vibes," she can now talk to everything from dogs to birds to fish. Cardi even held a press conference with a parrot that offered her fashion advice! Rumor has it she’s planning a podcast where she’ll interview animals.…
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In today's mind-bending update, Taylor Swift has reportedly bred an army of giant, genetically modified cats to take over Nashville! Riding a lion-sized tabby named "Whiskers" and decked out in a glittering cat cape, Swift led her feline army to "reclaim the city for the feline kind." It's part of a larger plan to reshape the world according to her…
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In today’s wildest headlines, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has declared himself the King of Antarctica, establishing an ice palace and even training penguins in jiu-jitsu. Why? Because ruling the frozen tundra is apparently the ultimate power move! Tune in to hear more ridiculous stories like this, where the impossible becomes "real" on Sweet Juice—yo…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Song Saloon, Sadie Gustafson-Zook, a Boston-nurtured, Indiana-based jazzy folk musician, talks about her journey and inspirations behind her song 'Autumn's Fragrance.' We talk about her collaboration with other musicians, her views on the music communities in different cities, and her new EP, 'What I Pushed Bel…
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Send us a text Jake's lying to Anna. He's an interesting dude! Jake is a songwriter, educator, dueling pianist, podcaster, improv comedian, academic, and musical theater composer. I think you'll really enjoy this episode about Jake and his life leading up to his album "Idling High." This song is out now, make sure to follow Jake for updates on the …
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Welcome to Episode 17 of the Game is the Game. I've been fortunate in life to meet an array of inspirational individuals across varied professions. The Game is the Game is an opportunity for them to tell their stories and hopefully inspire others to find their calling. On this episode I sit down with Feng Shui practitioner, Michelle Lillicrap. Welc…
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Send us a text Zack Fischmann, an LA based artist, makes the bold claim that music marketing "doesn't have to suck." He does make some pretty convincing arguments, and has plenty of success to show for it, jumping from 200 followers on Instagram to 33k+ in just a few months! Magic Nothing is an evolving project with a focus on helping independent m…
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Send us a text Lotti is the musical moniker of Filipina singer-songwriter Vealy. Lotti's aim is to create modern yet timeless music, drawing from pop, R&B, and soul influences. Her artistic mission is to heal and transform, narrating a personal journey of self-discovery and growth. Follow Lotti Listen to "Butterflies in My Garden" Support the show …
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Send us a text Brad Miles is a singer/songwriter based in Texas. He’s written, played, and performed music for nearly three decades. He writes honest, heartfelt, accesible, and emotionally vulnerable Americana/Country. I do want to add a trigger warning for this episode, we do get into some heavy topics both in the song and the interview, as the so…
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Send us a text Today's episode I meet with Jeffrey Derus, our first featured choral composer! I think you'll find there is a lot in common with songwriting and composing choral works. This featured song is performed by Choral Arts Initiative, a small ensemble choir that I sing in that exclusively performs works by living composers. We recently rele…
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Send us a text Meet Cogito! I met Cogito when she played as the featured artist for Lazy River Presents in LA. This song struck me as something special, and I think you'll agree! This episode we talk about the importance of recording the world around us as a songwriter, and how to connect our conscious and subconscious mind to make deep rooted art.…
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Send us a text Today's episode features Kat Sophia! Kat Sophia is an Orange County / LA based artist. We talk about her journey in overcoming her "people pleaser" mentality and cultural blocks to pursuing a career as an artist. 00:00 Introduction to the Song Saloon 00:34 Kat Sophia's Musical Journey 01:49 The Story Behind 'Fade Away' 10:10 Songwrit…
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Send us a text This episode of the Song Saloon features Mike McClellan, a Burbank-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. McClellan shares insights into his approach to songwriting as a music producer, and why he writes while working so heavily in production. He discusses the impact of working on his song 'The Afterlife,' a piece ins…
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Send us a text This episode is with incredible Kent, England raised Los Angeles based artist named Georgia Parker on her song "Twin Flame." "Twin Flame" is a single off her upcoming album this year! Georgia's bio: Los Angeles based songwriter and storyteller from Kent, England, Georgia Parker places an emphasis on powerful vocal performances and po…
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Welcome to Episode 16 of the Game is the Game. I've been fortunate in life to meet an array of inspirational individuals across varied professions. The Game is the Game is an opportunity for them to tell their stories and hopefully inspire others to find their calling. On this episode I sit down with renowned international spoken word poet, Storm C…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Song Saloon, we explore the songwriting process and inspirations with indie pop singer-songwriter Casey Conroy, originally from Orlando, Florida. Casey discusses her journey in the music industry, her approach to songwriting, and the story behind her song 'Glad You Hate Me.' We talk about Casey's collaborative …
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Send us a text Inside Story: The Making of 'Rest of My Life' by Jacob Khalil New York based artist Jacob Khalil discusses his song, 'Rest of My Life', explaining that it was created with the intent of engaging audiences in a sing-along during live performances, much like The Beatles' 'Hey Jude'. He also shares insights into the song's development a…
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Send us a text Meet Fresh Hot Waffles, the witchiest folk duo in the west! Fresh Hot Waffles consists of LA based artists Maddi Fraser and Ryan Spitzel. In this episode, the duo dives into their songwriting process and talk about how to stay inspired as a songwriter, and where they find inspiration. The discussion ranges from the challenges of writ…
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Send us a text Meet Wendy Parr! I first met Wendy at NAMM where she gave a fantastic workshop on artistic branding. Talk about branding can sometimes feel fake or like you’re going against your better judgement to sell something, but what I love about her approach is how natural it becomes. It's about getting to the heart of what YOU love and care …
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Welcome to Episode 15 of the Game is the Game. I've been fortunate in life to meet an array of inspirational individuals across varied professions. The Game is the Game is an opportunity for them to tell their stories and hopefully inspire others to find their calling. On this episode I sit down with international sportscaster, Alex Jordan It almos…
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Send us a text LA based artist Austin Carr joins the Song Saloon to talk about Cool Kid. The song lyrics have a lot to do with Los Angeles. Austin expresses his frustration with the prevalent attitude in LA to be in the "in" crowd and what people are willing to do to get there. As he was writing the song, he realized with regret that he is guilty o…
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Welcome to Episode 14 of the Game is the Game. I've been fortunate in life to meet an array of inspirational individuals across varied professions. The Game is the Game is an opportunity for them to tell their stories and hopefully inspire others to find their calling. On this episode I sit down with professional footballer, Callum Reynolds Callum …
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Send us a text Happy Holidays! Well, here it is folks. The last episode of The Song Saloon for 2023! This episode of The Song Saloon welcomes guest Robert Ballantyne Willis, a classically trained cellist, music producer and audio engineer, to discuss the production process of the Jordan Smith Reynolds holiday single 'Auld Lang Syne'. The duo go dee…
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Send us a text This episode's featured song is "Gold" by Lennon Vanderdoes. Lennon Vanderdoes is a Phoenix based singer-songwriter. You may have seen Lennon recently tearing it up on The Voice. He moved John Legend to tears with his rendition of Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up." On the episode, Lennon discusses his method for creating songs from raw …
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Send us a text This week, I met up with Mara Sol, a singer, songwriter and producer from Coachella Valley, California. From a young age, Mara has been immersed in musical theater, classical voice training and has now found her way into songwriting. Mara Sol is influenced by artists like James Taylor and Fleetwood Mac. In this episode, we discuss he…
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Send us a text Excited to have Brother James on this week’s episode. I recently wrote a song with Brother James that I’m really excited about! Brother James is the artist project of singer-songwriter Justin Sinclair. His songs, deeply influenced by classic songwriters like McCartney and Randy Newman, authors like Leo Tolstoy and Aristotle, and mona…
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Send us a text Meljii has the soundtrack for your autumn adventure! Meljii writes music for recreational readers. Her music contains clever, playful, verbose lyrics over a unique blend of funky indie rock grooves with jazz-influenced harmonies. Aside from being a songwriter, Meljii is a music school-trained session player specializing in bass, guit…
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Send us a text Ethan Buckner is an activist and singer-songwriter, but only recently has found a way to fuse those two major roles in his life. Ethan helped organize the March to End Fossil Fuels held this March in New York City, where about 75,000 people showed up! After an A list headliner artist didn’t work out, Ethan flew his band in, rehearsed…
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Send us a text I met Rachel Siegel at the ASCAP experience where her song was selected for feedback by a panel of professional songwriters. I loved her songwriting and vocal performance, and I'm excited to introduce you to her now! Music as a means to heal is not a new concept but Rachel Siegel, a New Jersey native, certainly represents it uniquely…
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Send us a text This episode brought to you by nepotism! But seriously, Guy Richey Gibbons may be my cousin but he is also an incredible songwriter/producer! Guy released his debut album "In this Moment" just last year, but he didn’t stay in that moment for long. He’s gearing up to release a full second album, with several singles already released! …
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Welcome to Episode 13 of the Game is the Game. I've been fortunate in life to meet an array of inspirational individuals across varied professions. The Game is the Game is an opportunity for them to tell their stories and hopefully inspire others to find their calling. On this episode I sit down with Illiyin Morrison (Mixing up Motherhood) Illiyin …
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Send us a text Hannah Siglin is an accomplished folk singer-songwriter, classically trained guitarist, and professional "singing garden fairy!" Her love of nature is a common theme in her work, particularly in "Persimmon." She keeps a very busy schedule performing in wineries, breweries, and other venues in the Spokane region. This episode we reall…
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Welcome to Episode 12 of the Game is the Game. I've been fortunate in life to meet an array of inspirational individuals across varied professions. The Game is the Game is an opportunity for them to tell their stories and hopefully inspire others to find their calling. On this episode I sit down with DJ Godfather (UK). DJ Godfather has been in the …
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Send us a text Conner Cherland talks about his new single "Drugs," off of his first ever full length album, recently crowdfunded for $15,000! We talk about the process of creating an album, crowdfunding, writing songs with a new instrument, and the story behind the song. As Conner describes in the episode, “drugs” isn’t a song title that many who k…
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Send us a text Elthia is an artist in every sense of the word. It was fascinating to hear all the thought and planning that goes into her process. We talk in the episode about her focus on building a world for her artist project that both she and her fans get to inhabit. Enjoy stepping into the world of Elthia! Artist bio: Singer-songwriter Elthia …
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Send us a text We cover A LOT of ground in this episode. Defining success in music, using music to overcome grief, live performance, setting goals, and family and community as sources of strength. Listen to Liz on Spotify Follow Taylor Sackson Support the show Song Saloon Links Join The Song Saloon Mailing List Tiktok + Instagram…
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Send us a text This episode, we meet with David Hudson, songwriter behind the artist project "Willowspeak." David shares his artistic odyssey, from his early days of musical exploration to finding his voice in the rural Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Musical accomplishments can be as fleeting as footprints in freshly fallen snow. David re…
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