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”Johnny Goudie is the Marc Maron of Austin music. The veteran singer/guitarist – best known for fronting early Nineties pop band Mr. Rocket Baby and, later, his major-label rock act, Goudie – stepped up to the microphone with a new intention in 2011 and launched the How Did I Get Here? podcast. Now 840-some episodes in, the hourlong, twice-weekly interview show gives the host a platform to really connect with his Austin music guests, not just on what’s happening in their careers, but also in…
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Seán Barna
Hello friends! Philadelphia based, singer-songwriter Seán Barna is my guest for episode 1557! I saw Seán play at a show we were both on during SXSW and I was…
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Lydia Loveless
Hello friends! Columbus, Ohio based, singer-songwriter Lydia Loveless is my guest for episode 1556! Lydia was in town playing some shows during SXSW and we got…
how did i get here?Jon Dee Graham (1959-2026)
It's a sad, sad day in the world of music today. Yesterday, legendary singer-songwriter Jon Dee Graham passed away. My heart goes out to his family, his…
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Bonnie Whitmore
Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, bass player, and all-around badass Bonnie Whitmore returns to the show for episode 1555! Bonnie just wrote and recorded a…
how did i get here?Cashier - Collaboration with MAGNET Classics Podcast!
Hello friends! For Episode 1554, I’ve partnered with Hobart Rowland of the MAGNET Classics podcast series for a special South by Southwest chat with Kylie…
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Buddy Red
Hello friends! Atlanta based Singer/Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist Buddy Red, who came into town and blew up SXSW this year is my guest for episode 1553!…
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Meldrop
Hello friends! Bass player Aidan Goodman from Seattle, indie-rock, jam band Meldrop is my guest for episode 1552! After their finals, Meldrop is hitting the…
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Monte Warden And The Wagoneers
Happy SXSW! Legendary Austin band, Monte Warden And The Wagoneers have just released music for the first time in almost 40 years. Songwriters, producers and…
how did i get here?From The Vault - Vicki Peterson & Sean Kelly Discuss "White Noise & Lightning: The Continental Drifters Story" From Ep 1428 (9/20/2024)
Welcome to another episode of How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today, we go back to episode 1428 on September 20, 2024 with Vicki Peterson (Bangles…
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Sarah Sharp
Hello friends! Three-time Austin Music Award winner, Sarah Sharp returns to the show for episode 1550! Sarah has a new album, Deja Vu dropping on May 15th on…
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Shanik Hughes
Hello friends! Songwriter, musician, actress, podcaster, and mom, Shanik Hughes is my guest for episode 1549! Shanik and her band will be playing SXSW at The…
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Javier Jara
Hello friends! Austin based, Ecuadorian born, singer-songwriter Javier Jara is my guest for episode 1548! Javier's latest album, Our Rhythms, Our Voices, is…
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QUENTIN
Hello friends! The amazingly talented and always entertaining QUENTIN is my guest for episode 1547! The first single, the emotionally charged anthem, "HELLO…
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Amy Atchley / Andy Langer Checks In About SPIN IT FORWARD
Hello friends! I have a great big show for you today! Singer-songwriter Amy Atchley returns to the show for episode 1546! Her latest single, the dreamy "Games…
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Scott Strickland Pt. 2
Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, Scott Strickland returns to the show for episode 1545 part 2! Scott just got back into town from a tour out west and hasn't…
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Scott Strickland Pt. 1
Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, Scott Strickland returns to the show for part 1 of episode 1545! Scott just got back into town from a tour out west and…
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Erin Walter
Hello friends! Minister, activist, lead singer and bass player for Austin rock band Parker Woodland, Erin Walter returns to the show for episode 1544! Erin was…
how did i get here?From The Vault - Chuck Prophet From ep. 1448 (11/26/2024)
Welcome to another episode of How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today, we go back to episode 1448 on November 26, 2024 with legendary singer-songwriter…
how did i get here?From The Vault - Mary Gauthier From ep. 1135 (2/4/2022)
Welcome to another episode of How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today, we go back to episode 1135 on February 4, 2022 with Grammy nominated singer-songwriter…
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Almost Heaven
Hello friends! Stefan Barraza and Jaelyn Valero from Austin based, indie dance, post-punk, electro-pop duo Almost Heaven are my guests for episode 1543! Their…
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Mikky & The Doom
Hello friends! Marijke Boers, A.K.A. Mikky from Sonic Guild grant winning rockers, Mikky & The Doom is my guest for episode 1542! Their debut album, Dame Doom…
how did i get here?From The Vault - Cotton Mather's ”Kontiki” With Magnet Classics Podcast From Ep. 1268 (4/20/2023)
Welcome to another episode of How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today, we go back to episode 1268 on April 20, 2023 for a special collaboration with Magnet…
how did i get here?From The Vault - Langhorne Slim From Ep. 1043 (4/16/2021)
Welcome to another episode of How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today, we go back to episode 1043 with Nashville-based singer/songwriter, Langhorne Slim…
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Mule Ears
Hello friends! Guitar playing singer-songwriters, Wayne Sutton and Bill Palmer from Austin rock and roll band Mule Ears are my guests for episode 1541! Their…
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The James Hunter Six
Hello friends! Grammy-nominated, British soul singer, who has been hailed by MOJO as “The United Kingdom’s Greatest Soul Singer," James Hunter from The James…
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Carolyn Trowbridge Returns!
Hello friends! 2026 Austin Music Award nominee for "Best Miscellaneous Instrument", multi-instrumentalist known for being Austin's go-to vibraphonist, Carolyn…
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Rich Brotherton
Hello friends! Multi-instrumentalist, producer, and Austin treasure Rich Brotherton is my guest for episode 1538! Rich has spent the last five decades playing…
how did i get here?2025: The Year That Was - Collab With "Hey, Good For You!" Podcast
Hello friends! What a year. For our 2025 year in review, "How Did I Get Here?" teams up with the power trio from the "Hey, Good For You!" podcast - bass…
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Chaparelle From Ep. 1479 (5/22/2025)
Hello friends! I hope you had a very happy holiday! You might have seen the name Chaparelle around over the last few months. They're currently on the cover of…
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Roger Blevins Jr. From Ep. 1477 (04/15/2025)
Hello friends! First off, I hope you all have a very merry Christmas, a happy holiday, or what whatever you celebrate is filled with love and peace. After such…
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Money Chicha
Hello friends! Guitar playing engineer/producer Beto Martinez from Austin's Money Chicha returns to the show for episode 1536! Their new album, Onda Esotérica…
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Holly Macve
Hello friends! Ireland-born artist and new Austinite Holly Macve is my guest for episode 1535! Her new single, "Pretty Paper" came out on Friday and is…
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Ricardo Acevedo
Hello friends! Multi-disciplinary artist, writer, photographer, art director, and musician Ricardo Acevedo is my guest for episode 1534! Ricardo's currently…
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ShinN
Hello friends! Chris Shinn (Unified Theory), Christopher Thorn (Blind Melon, Unified Theory), Dave Krusen (Pearl Jam, Unified Theory), and Patrick Dahlheimer…
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Bryan Keeling (1965-2025)
It's a sad day in music... Legendary and beloved drummer and father Bryan Keeling passed away yesterday from cancer inNashville. My heart goes out to his…
how did i get here?From The Vault - Greyhounds From Episode 756 (12/4/2018)
Welcome to another episode of How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today, we go back to episode 756 with Andrew Trube and Anthony Farrell who make up Austin…
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Jeremy Pinnell
Hello friends! Northern Kentucky based, singer-songwriter, Jeremy Pinnell is my guest for episode 1532! Jeremy's latest album, the reflective and beautiful…
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STARFLAKE
Hello friends! Bright Light Social Hour frontman, Jackie O'Brien's new band, STARFLAKE (feat. members of Bright Light Social Hour, Como Las Movies, Walker…
how did i get here?From The Vault - Gary P. Nunn From Episode 1071 (7/9/2021)
Happy Thanksgiving! Welcome to another episode of How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today, we go back to episode 1071 with legendary singer/songwriter and…
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Quiet Company
Happy Thanksgiving! I hope yours is filled with love and happiness. Quiet Company founder, songwriter, and frontman Taylor Muse returns to the show for episode…
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Lydia Luce
Hello friends! Nashville based, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and very pregnant Lydia Luce is my guest for episode 1529! Her latest album, the…
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Christine Albert
Hello friends! Singer-songwriter and Swan Songs founder, Christine Albert returns to the show for episode 1528! Christine and I have a heavy and great…
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J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn)
Hello friends! Singer-songwriter and guitar-slinger, J. Plank (Jeff Plankenhorn) returns to the show for episode 1527! Jeff lives in Canada and spends a couple…
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Future Clouds And Radar
Hello friends! Singer-songwriter, producer, and Future Clouds and Radar frontman, Robert Harrison is my guest for episode 1526! Future Clouds and Radar have…
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Tee-Double
Hello friends! Entrepreneur, Grammy nominated artist & producer, educator, community leader, and multiple Austin music Award winner, Terrany Johnson, better…
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Andrew Duplantis / HOME Executive Director, Hanna Cofer Checks In!
Hello friends! We have a great big show for you today! Singer-songwriter and bass player Andrew Duplantis is my guest for episode 1524! Andrew is best known…
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Cari Hutson & Hunter St. Marie
Happy Halloween! Austin music power couple, Cari Hutson and Hunter St. Marie return to the show for episode 1523! Cari has a beautiful new single, "Mother…
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Andrew Nolte
Hello friends! Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Andrew Nolte returns to the show show for episode 1522! You probably know Andrew as a sideman in tons…
how did i get here?From The Vault - Angelo Moore (Fishbone) From Episode 1134 (2/1/2022)
Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 1134 with legendary Fishbone frontman, Angelo Moore originally released on…
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Dave Scher
Hello friends! Musician's musician, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, Dave Scher returns to the show for episode 1521! Dave has spent the last couple…
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From The Vault - Ep. 900: Highlights From Live Shows (3/31/2020)
Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 900 with highlights from our live shows from 2011 to 2019 originally…
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Jane Leo
Hello friends! Jane Ellen Bryant and Daniel Leopold from Austin, indie-pop band, Jane Leo return to the show for episode 1520! Their latest album, Creature Of…
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Thommy Price (1956-2025)
It's a sad day in music... Legendary and beloved drummer, Thommy Price passed away yesterday. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Thommy came over in…
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Grandmaster / Lenny Barszap Checks In About Been There 4 Fest
Hello friends! Zealot Leon, Zealot Eldred, and Zealot Mizell from Austin's premier art-rock/funk band and 2025 Austin Music Award winners for "Best New Act"…
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Matthew Payne
Hello friends! High school English and Creative Writing teacher turned singer-songwriter, Matthew Payne is my guest for episode 1518! Matthew has just released…
how did i get here?From The Vault - Glen Phillips From Ep. 531 (10/7/2016)
Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 531 for a great conversation with Toad The Wet Sprocket frontman, Glen…
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Los Straitjackets
Hello friends! Eddie Angel, guitar player and founder of Mexican wrestling mask wearing, instrumental rock band, Los Straitjackets is my guest for episode…
how did i get here?From The Vault - Roger Joseph Manning Jr. From Ep. 1364 (3/5/2024)
Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 1364 for a great conversation with legendary keyboard player and…
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Steve Carter / The Reverent Few Check In About Rock-n-Roll For Respite Care: The Pam Jam
Hello friends! We have a great, big show for you guys today. Singer-songwriter, guitar player, and writer, Steve Carter is my guest for episode 1516! We have a…
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Parker Woodland
Hello friends! Erin Walter, Keri Cinquina and Andrew Solin from Austin, indie-rock band, Parker Woodland return to the show for episode 1515! Their new single…