Dan was a terrific writer from Norwalk, California who died suddenly in 2024 after attending a Tyler Childers concert. A genuine soul with an endless well of kindness, he was a very passionate music fan. His vast and eclectic CD collection was given away at his memorial service.
Nona HendryxNona talks about writing and performing with Labelle and the Talking Heads, and explains her Jimi Hendrix connection. 
Pat Thetic of Anti-FlagThe drummer for the modern political punk band explains the significance of the flag and the songs. 
Joe ElyThe renown Texas songwriter has been at it for 40 years, with tales to tell about The Flatlanders and The Clash - that's Joe's Tex-Mex on "Should I Stay or Should I Go?" 
Kirk FranklinThe Christian music superstar and host of BET's Sunday Best explains why songwriting is "the most vulnerable place in my life." 
Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D.The P.O.D. frontman discusses their controversy in the Christian community, and tells the stories behind hits like "Alive" and "Youth Of The Nation." 
Joe JacksonJoe talks about the challenges of of making a Duke Ellington tribute album, and tells the stories behind some of his hits. 
Neil GiraldoPat Benatar's husband and musical partner on how they wrote "Promises In the Dark" and why he can't stand the videos. 
Jason Roy of Building 429Frontman for one of the hottest bands in Christian music, Jason talks about their hits "Glory Defined" and "Listen to the Sound." 
Desmond ChildOne of the most successful songwriters in the business, Desmond co-wrote "Livin' La Vida Loca," "Dude (Looks Like A Lady)" and "Livin' On A Prayer." 
Paul Dean of LoverboyThe songwriter-guitarist tells the story of "Working For The Weekend," and talks about how he feels about playing all those hits.