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"loves music" is a podcast, hosted by me, Julian Jones, that celebrates music and the moments that made us fall in love with it. It’s for music-lovers who, despite the demands of life, remain passionate about their beloved albums and artists and still seek to discover new talent, whether online, internationally, or within the sweaty crowded bars of your hometown. It’s in us! We don't know why we do it; we just do… and we refuse to grow out of it. Every Thursday, I interview artists past and present about making music: their inspiration, their challenges, and the moments they will never forget. If you love or even have a dysfunctional relationship with music, come along, and share this show with someone who loves music.

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July 2, 2026

65. Why Quitting Music for 10 Years Made Shoni Alleyne a Better Artist

Shoni recorded her entire EP alone in a closet, engineered it herself, and wrote the standout track in 15 min.The New York-based R&B and soul singer-songwriter walked away from music for a decade after becoming a mom, and when she came back, she came back different. Shoni talks about recording Shades of Blues entirely on her own after a collaborator fell through, the Whitney Houston performance that gave her goosebumps at age five, why she names emotional intelligence as the number one quality she looks for in a team, and what happened when she stopped being a passenger in her own career.IN THIS CONVERSATION, WE GET INTO:<ul><li>Recording Shades of Blues alone in her closet after a key collaborator fell through mid-project</li><li>The Whitney Houston moment at a talent show that made a fourth grader decide to give people goosebumps for a living</li><li>Why she names emotional intelligence (not talent) as the most important quality in a collaborator</li><li>Walking away from music for 10 years as a mom and the depression that came with ignoring the calling</li></ul> ABOUT SHONI:Shoni is an R&B and soul singer-songwriter from New York City. Her 2025 EP Shades of Blues earned a feature on Tidal's Grown R&B playlist, placement on the Recording Academy's Grammy U November Mixtape, and a 2026 ISSA Awards finalist nod. She's also the host of the Beauty & Soul Podcast and founder of Soulfully Written Productions.CONNECT WITH SHONI:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/iamshoni" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/iamshoni</a></li><li>Website: <a href="http://iamshoni.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">iamshoni.com</a></li><li>Beacons: <a href="http://beacons.ai/iamshoni" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">beacons.ai/iamshoni</a></li><li>Threads: <a href="http://threads.net/@iamshoni" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">threads.net/@iamshoni</a></li><li>Beauty & Soul Podcast: <a href="http://itsbeautyandsoul.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">itsbeautyandsoul.com</a></li><li>Soulfully Written Productions: <a href="http://soulfullywrittenproductions.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">soulfullywrittenproductions.com</a></li><li>Listen to Shades of Blues: <a href="http://greentea.lnk.to/shadesofblues" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">greentea.lnk.to/shadesofblues</a></li></ul> MUSIC MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Songs:<ul><li>"Highway 95" / "Hwy 95" — Shoni</li><li>"Bassline" (feat. Jae Writez) — Shoni</li><li>"Won't Complain" — Shoni</li><li>"Good Vibes" — Shoni</li></ul> Albums & Projects:<ul><li>Shades of Blues — Shoni (2025)</li></ul> Artists & Bands:<ul><li>Shoni</li><li>Ms. Beats</li><li>Jae Writez</li><li>Whitney Houston</li><li>Chris Martin</li><li>Bruno Mars</li><li>Olivia Dean</li></ul> MORE RESOURCES:Follow the OFFICIAL "loves music" playlist on Apple Music: <a href="http://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX</a>"loves music" playlist on Spotify: <a href="http://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO</a>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/julianjones417" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/julianjones417</a>Threads: <a href="http://threads.net/@julianjones417" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">threads.net/@julianjones417</a>Website: <a href="http://podpage.com/loves-music" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podpage.com/loves-music</a>Julian's book: <a href="http://a.co/d/0hzWNkiD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a.co/d/0hzWNkiD</a>This podcast is managed by Wildwave Podcasting: <a href="http://wildwavepodcasting.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wildwavepodcasting.com</a>

June 25, 2026

64. What 1,200 Interviews Taught Kurt Sasso About Giving Up on Validation

Kurt Sasso has 1,200 interviews and zero hiatuses, and he stopped chasing downloads years ago.The Ottawa-based host of Two Geeks Talking started his show a month before Joe Rogan and Marc Maron launched theirs, back when podcasting barely had a name. What began as a webcomic interview show evolved into one of the longest-running entertainment podcasts in the game, covering comics, TV, film, music, and video games. Kurt and Julian get into the real cost of building a massive body of work: the burnout that comes from over-scheduling, why he stopped chasing validation entirely, and the uncomfortable truth about quality versus volume that most creators won't admit.IN THIS CONVERSATION, WE GET INTO:<ul><li>Why Kurt gave up on validation as a metric, and what replaced it</li><li>The burnout wall that hit after scheduling 42 interviews in 30 days</li><li>Quality vs. volume: why more episodes doesn't mean a better show</li><li>How an introverted person became a host with 1,200 conversations under his belt</li><li>The future of podcasting and Kurt's prediction about virtual reality</li></ul> ABOUT KURT SASSO:Kurt Sasso is the host and producer of Two Geeks Talking, an entertainment interview podcast running since 2008 with over 1,200 episodes. He interviews professionals across comics, TV/film, music, and video games from Southwestern Ontario, and also works in the Canadian TV and film industry as a DIT. He's currently developing a documentary called Little Person Amongst Media Giants.CONNECT WITH KURT SASSO:<ul><li>YouTube: <a href="http://youtube.com/TGTMedia" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">youtube.com/TGTMedia</a></li><li>Podcast: <a href="http://twogeekstalking.podbean.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">twogeekstalking.podbean.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/kurtsasso" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">instagram.com/kurtsasso</a></li><li>X: <a href="http://x.com/kurtsasso" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">x.com/kurtsasso</a></li><li>Linktree: <a href="http://linktr.ee/twogeekstalking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">linktr.ee/twogeekstalking</a></li><li>Website: <a href="http://tgtmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">tgtmedia.com</a></li><li>Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-geeks-talking/id296234690" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/two-geeks-talking/id296234690</a></li></ul> MORE RESOURCES:Follow the OFFICIAL "loves music" playlist on Apple Music:<a href="https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX</a>"loves music" playlist on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg</a>Check out the "loves music" podcast website: <a href="https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/</a>Julian on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/</a>Julian on Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417</a>Check out Julian's book: <a href="https://a.co/d/0hzWNkiD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0hzWNkiD</a>This podcast is managed by Wildwave Podcasting: <a href="https://www.wildwavepodcasting.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wildwavepodcasting.com</a>

June 18, 2026

63. “My Biggest Competition Is Always Me,” with Gabrielle Caruthers

Gabrielle Caruthers spent 20 years in the cultural arts before launching a podcast to ask the questions the creative community wasn't talking about.She's a Detroit-based dancer turned podcast host, educator, and creative entrepreneur, and the founder of the Starving Artist Development Podcast. Gabrielle and Julian dig into what it actually costs to call yourself an artist-as-business, how to be consistent without burning out, and the difference between being talented and having it. Plus: why she keeps going after burying her 19-year-old niece and what her niece taught her about betting on yourself.IN THIS CONVERSATION, WE GET INTO:<ul><li>Why consistency without nuance is the real source of creative burnout</li><li>The hard question: are financially ambitious artists in service to the public?</li><li>Talent vs. work ethic, and why Gabrielle picks drive every time</li><li>"It": what makes a star undeniable, and how you know when someone has it</li><li>Betting on yourself after loss: the lesson Gabrielle's niece left behind</li></ul> ABOUT GABRIELLE CARUTHERS:Gabrielle Caruthers is a Detroit-based creative entrepreneur, dance educator, and podcast host with 20 years in cultural arts. She's the founder of the Starving Artist Development Podcast, where she interviews creatives and provides tools, resources, and community for artists navigating the business of their craft.CONNECT WITH GABRIELLE:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/gabriellecaruthers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/gabriellecaruthers</a></li><li>Threads: <a href="http://www.threads.net/@gabriellecaruthers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.threads.net/@gabriellecaruthers</a></li><li>Podcast: <a href="http://starvingartistdevelopment.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">starvingartistdevelopment.com</a></li><li>Listen on Apple Podcasts: <a href="http://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starving-artist-development-podcast/id1855584910" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/starving-artist-development-podcast/id1855584910</a></li><li>Listen on Spotify: <a href="http://open.spotify.com/show/54zTKkJVf6n3jkb6b220LS" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open.spotify.com/show/54zTKkJVf6n3jkb6b220LS</a></li></ul> MORE RESOURCES:Follow the OFFICIAL "loves music" playlist on Apple Music:<a href="https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://music.apple.com/library/playlist/p.4Y0J406i03DQrX</a>"loves music" playlist on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0qE3kq89oyg3tFNbmRfHEO?si=vopaKQnNS8OHn0r2fFTVBg</a>Check out the "loves music" podcast website: <a href="https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.podpage.com/loves-music/</a>Julian on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/julianjones417/</a>Julian on Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.threads.net/@julianjones417</a>Check out Julian's book: <a href="https://a.co/d/0hzWNkiD" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://a.co/d/0hzWNkiD</a>This podcast is managed by Wildwave Podcasting: <a href="https://www.wildwavepodcasting.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wildwavepodcasting.com</a>MUSIC MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Albums & Projects:<ul><li>Take Care — Drake</li></ul> Artists & Bands:<ul><li>Kendrick Lamar</li><li>Nas</li><li>Jay-Z</li><li>Peebo Bryson</li><li>Shania Twain</li><li>Madonna</li><li>Common</li><li>Kanye West</li><li>Erykah Badu</li><li>Drake</li><li>Prince</li><li>Michael Jackson</li><li>Slum Village</li><li>J Dilla</li><li>Eazy-E</li><li>Mahogany Jones</li><li>Miss Corona</li><li>Trey Freeman</li><li>Fonzo</li><li>Shee Fee McFly</li><li>Nick Speed</li></ul>

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What is loves music?: "loves music" is a podcast, hosted by me, Julian Jones, that celebrates music and the moments that made us fall in love with it. It’s for music-lovers who, despite the demands of life, remain passionate about their beloved albums and artists and still seek to discover new talent, whether online, internationally, or within the sweaty crowded bars of your hometown. It’s in us! We don't know why we do it; we just do… and we refuse to grow out of it.

Every Thursday, I interview artists past and present about making music: their inspiration, their challenges, and the moments they will never forget.

If you love or even have a dysfunctional relationship with music, come along, and share this show with someone who loves music.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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