Headliner Mindset

About Headliner Mindset

The Headliner Mindset podcast explores what it truly takes to succeed as an artist in the EDM industry. Through interviews with some of the biggest DJs, artists and professionals in the game, we dig into not only the business strategies for success but also how to navigate the mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of the artist journey. For more info, go to www.nikcherwink.com.

Publisher

Nik Cherwink

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 May 2023

Latest episode

2 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

106 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Feb 2026

   The Final Episode!

   After 2.5 years and 106 episodes of the Headliner Podcast, we are officially complete! Thank you SO MUCH to all of the guests that took time out of their lives to share their energy, inspiration and wisdom with us. And thank you to all of YOU for listening, sharing and supporting over the years. My heart is FILLED with gratitude as I wrap up this Hero's Journey and move on to the next chapter and adventure. Wishing you all the best as you continue to create, express, share and grow :) -Nik

2. 

   26 Jan 2026

   RAVE JESUS - The Rise of Christian EDM

   In this episode of the Headliner Mindset Podcast, Rave Jesus joins the show for an expansive, honest conversation about faith, creativity, and the deeper spiritual current running through dance music culture. The discussion traces Rave Jesus’ journey from touring internationally and releasing music on major labels to following an unexpected calling that reshaped both his career and identity. Rather than stepping away from rave culture, the conversation explores how electronic music, community...

3. 

   12 Jan 2026

   NIMDA: Tearout, Burnout & How To Survive The Madness

   In this episode of the Headliner Mindset Podcast, I sit down with one of my coaching clients NIMDA for a raw, honest conversation about the realities of building a career in heavy music. We talk about touring burnout, creative pressure, comparison, and what it actually takes to stay mentally healthy while flying nonstop, staying up all night making music, and performing at a high level. NMDA opens up about: Burnout from touring and constant travelThe pressure of making new music for ever...

Who has been a guest on Headliner Mindset

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Nostalgix
• Dr Sunni Lampasso
• Geoff Shames
• PhaseOne
• NIK CHERWINK

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

35,443

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

15 ratings

Spotify

4.9 / 5

135 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

79

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

81

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Guest appearances

Books guests

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