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.
Chris IsaakChris tells the story of "Wicked Game," talks milkshakes and moonpies at Sun Records, and explains why women always get their way. 
Adam Schlesinger of Fountains of WayneThe guy who brought us "Stacy's Mom" also wrote the Jane Lynch Emmy song and Stephen Colbert's Christmas songs. 
Ed Sloan of CrossfadeThey broke through with the hits "Cold" and "So Far Away," then got dumped by their label. Here's how they emerged stronger. 
Howard JonesHoward explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message. 
Tobin Esperance of Papa RoachThe philosophy behind their songs and how they "hand it over to the fans." 
The Dirty HeadsDustin Bushnell and Jared Watson tell us about their wannabe gangsta days and their Avenged Sevenfold connection. 
Sum 41Now attracting a new generation of fans, these guys have figured out exactly what to take seriously - and it isn't much. 
Jess Origliasso of The VeronicasAustralian twins in Los Angeles named after a Winona Ryder character - how their new city and long distance love plays into their songs. 
Leslie West of MountainFrom the cowbell on "Mississippi Queen" to recording with The Who when they got the wrong Felix, stories from one of rock's master craftsmen.
Jon Foreman of SwitchfootSwitchfoot's frontman and main songwriter on what inspires the songs and how he got the freedom to say exactly what he means.