Rough Pumpkins
Claim This Podcastby Travis Gray
Podcast Overview
<p> Rough Pumpkins with Travis Gray is a hangout for anyone who accidentally built a life outside the traditional 9-to-5. After 15 years on the road as a working musician, Travis sits down with fellow artists, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs to swap stories about the highs, lows, chaos, triumphs, and questionable decisions that come with chasing a life on your own terms.</p><p><br></p><p>Some episodes are hilarious. Some get real. Most are both.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever slept in a van, quit a “real job,” followed a wild idea, or wondered how the hell anyone makes a creative life work… this is your place.</p><p><br></p><p>Rough Pumpkins with Travis Gray</p><p>“Real stories from people who should’ve gotten real jobs.”</p>
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Publishing Since
11/10/2025
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Recent Episodes
February 5, 2026
Episode 11: Travis Solo 1
Ten episodes in, and I’m starting to realize this whole “just make great music and everything will work out” idea… isn’t exactly how it goes anymore. In this solo episode, I’m riffing on what it actually feels like to be an independent musician right now — writing songs, playing gigs, trying to grow an audience, and learning the social media/content game whether you like it or not. I talk about the stuff artists don’t always say out loud: the pressure to post, the weird relationship between a...
January 29, 2026
Episode 10: Kay Goutos
This week on the podcast, Travis talks with Kay Goutos, a stand-up comic from Glens Falls, about getting started in comedy, what it really feels like to bomb on stage, and the mindset it takes to keep going when things don’t land. They dig into confidence, self-doubt, and the uncomfortable moments that come with trying something new in front of people. A candid conversation about creative risk, learning in public, and figuring it out as you go. https://youtube.com/@roughpumpkinspodcast?si=D...
January 22, 2026
Episode 9: Rich Derbyshire
In this episode, I sit down with Rich Derbyshire, bass player for Wild Adriatic/ Andy Frasco and the UN, for a grounded, honest conversation about musicianship, taste, and what it actually means to jam. We talk about why real jamming isn’t about showing off chops, but about listening, understanding the room, and knowing when less is more. Rich breaks down how knowing your instrument — and knowing your role — shapes better musicians and better bands. We also get into: The difference betw...
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- What is Rough Pumpkins?
<p> Rough Pumpkins with Travis Gray is a hangout for anyone who accidentally built a life outside the traditional 9-to-5. After 15 years on the road as a working musician, Travis sits down with fellow artists, musicians, and creative entrepreneurs to swap stories about the highs, lows, chaos, triumphs, and questionable decisions that come with chasing a life on your own terms.</p><p><br></p><p>Some episodes are hilarious. Some get real. Most are both.</p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever slept in a van, quit a “real job,” followed a wild idea, or wondered how the hell anyone makes a creative life work… this is your place.</p><p><br></p><p>Rough Pumpkins with Travis Gray</p><p>“Real stories from people who should’ve gotten real jobs.”</p> - 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?
Information about guest appearances is not available.
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