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Off The Charts

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by Lionel Cartwright

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What if creative success isn’t just about fame or money? What myths keep us from fully embracing our creative potential? Off The Charts explores these questions through conversations with artists, musicians, writers, and other creative voices — as well as reflections from host Lionel Cartwright, a lifelong recording artist, songwriter, composer, and music director. By looking beyond metrics of popularity and sales, the show uncovers fresh perspectives on what a creative life can look like. Each episode is designed to encourage you to trust and engage your own creativity — wherever and however it’s expressed.

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Recent Episodes

December 26, 2025

Larry Groce: From a 70s Top 10 Hit to NPR’s Mountain Stage

How do you turn a 70s novelty hit into a 40-year NPR legacy? Larry Groce is the ultimate "Serial Creator."👇 Full Chapters & The Life Lesson Start Below! Click "Show More" 👇From the Top 10 success of "Junk Food Junkie" to founding the institution that is Mountain Stage, Larry has navigated the music industry on his own terms. In this episode, we discuss why he walked away from the LA "hit machine" for West Virginia, and how he has sustained a creative fire for over 50 years.⏱️ Chapters00:00:00 - Start00:01:44 - Inspiration and instinct00:05:38 - Hit economy vs. DIY00:11:14 - Mass appeal vs. unique voices00:19:27 - Waiting to be discovered00:26:21 - Creating Mountain Stage00:33:14 - Being an organizer and an artist00:40:27 - Marietta the Musical - One Vote00:57:03 - Not getting discouraged00:58:10 - Keeping the well from running dry01:02:56 - West Virginia#mountainstage #larrygroce🔗 Links & ResourcesAll things Larry Groce: https://quarrierstreetrecords.com• Follow Lionel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lionelcartwright• Follow Lionel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LionelCartwrightMusic/📺 Watch the full playlist:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-P8hoFrPjIIT-_myycOhauz9gRxVJMm&si=bgErQdKYs5_OssuB

December 19, 2025

Carl Perkins: A Lesson in Lightness

<blockquote>The secret lesson Carl Perkins taught me about surviving the music business. Most people would be bitter if Elvis became "The King" using their song. Carl chose something else: lightness.</blockquote><blockquote>In the early 90s, while I was navigating the "Hat Act" craze of Garth Brooks and Alan Jackson, I had a chance airport hang with Carl. It was a masterclass in perspective.</blockquote><blockquote> </blockquote><blockquote>In this episode:</blockquote><ol><li data-list="bullet">The "Blue Suede Shoes" tragedy and the car crash that changed history.</li><li data-list="bullet">Carl's ability to laugh at career dips and industry trends.</li></ol> <blockquote>👇 Full Chapters & Social links below! 👇</blockquote><blockquote> </blockquote><blockquote>⏱️ CHAPTERS: </blockquote><blockquote>0:00 Intro </blockquote><blockquote>0:21 My personal connection to Carl Perkins </blockquote><blockquote>0:38 The Back Story </blockquote><blockquote>1:03 Tragedy</blockquote><blockquote>1:43 Elvis covers Blue Suede Shoes </blockquote><blockquote>2:20 The Toronto Airport</blockquote><blockquote> </blockquote>• Follow Lionel on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lionelcartwright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lionelcartwright</a><blockquote>• Follow Lionel on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LionelCartwrightMusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/LionelCartwrightMusic/</a></blockquote><blockquote> </blockquote>• <a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-P8hoFrPjIIT-_myycOhauz9gRxVJMm&si=QV5GkuCa7G4JPu1M" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Check out the video episodes of Off The Charts</a>

December 11, 2025

What meeting Stevie Wonder revealed to me

They say never meet your heroes — and that may be true more often than not. But a surprise encounter I had with Stevie Wonder left a mark I’ve never forgotten. It didn’t happen in a glamorous setting, and I was just a 21-year-old musician with no claim to fame. Yet this musical icon imparted something that remains a check and a reminder to this day.🔗 Links & Resources• Follow Lionel on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lionelcartwright" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/lionelcartwright</a>• Follow Lionel on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LionelCartwrightMusic/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/LionelCartwrightMusic/</a>📺 Watch the full playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-P8hoFrPjIIT-_myycOhauz9gRxVJMm&si=uHXQSQjjjbS89ZPT---🙌 Support the ShowIf you enjoyed this conversation, please like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes exploring what creative success really means.

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What is Off The Charts?: What if creative success isn’t just about fame or money? What myths keep us from fully embracing our creative potential?

Off The Charts explores these questions through conversations with artists, musicians, writers, and other creative voices — as well as reflections from host Lionel Cartwright, a lifelong recording artist, songwriter, composer, and music director.

By looking beyond metrics of popularity and sales, the show uncovers fresh perspectives on what a creative life can look like. Each episode is designed to encourage you to trust and engage your own creativity — wherever and however it’s expressed.
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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