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The Stephan Hogan Podcast
The Stephan Hogan Podcast is where creativity meets courage. Hosted by Nashville artist and storyteller Stephan Hogan, each episode dives deep into honest conversations with musicians, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders about the pursuit of purpose, success, and self-belief. Ranked among Spotify’s top 10% of video podcasts, Stephan’s show blends music, mindset, and meaning - reminding listeners that the most powerful stories are the ones told with heart.
Episodes
The Stephan Hogan PodcastThe Lie About “Making It” | Hannah Dasher
Country singer Hannah Dasher opens up about losing her record deal and learning that her worth isn’t defined by her music career. In this episode of The…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastRejected for 4 Years | Matthew West
Christian singer-songwriter Matthew West joins The Stephan Hogan Podcast to talk about never feeling good enough, the pressure to prove yourself, and finding…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastThomas Rhett’s Reminder to Jordan Davis
What Thomas Rhett told Jordan Davis about being a dad gets to the heart of balancing country music, family, and fatherhood. Jordan Davis joins The Stephan…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastWhat You Don’t See Behind the Dove Awards
What really happens behind the GMA Dove Awards, and what does it take to lead one of Christian and gospel music’s biggest nights? Jackie Patillo, President of…
The Stephan Hogan Podcast“Man of Constant Sorrow”: We Kept Rolling
Dan Tyminski, the singing voice behind George Clooney’s “Man of Constant Sorrow” in O Brother, Where Art Thou?, shares an untold behind-the-scenes story about…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastThe Music Manager’s Playbook: Martha Earls
Kane Brown’s manager, Martha Earls, breaks down how to build an artist brand, grow a loyal fanbase, and turn social media attention into a lasting music…
The Stephan Hogan Podcast"They Told Me I Was Throwing Away My Career"
When Aaron Dorn walked away from a promising banking career, declined an opportunity at Vanderbilt, and accepted a commission in the United States Marine…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastBear Rinehart: “I Was a Shadow for Half My Career”
In this episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Bear Rinehart, the GRAMMY-nominated, multi-platinum frontman of NEEDTOBREATHE and the artist behind Wilder Woods…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastDan Tyminski on Avicii, Kygo & the Story Behind “Hey Brother”
Dan Tyminski nearly said no to Avicii’s “Hey Brother.” His teenage daughter changed the answer, and that decision changed far more than one recording session…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastKip Moore = Radical Authenticity
Kip Moore opens up about country music, the music business, country radio, songwriting, touring and the radical authenticity that helped him build a global…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastThe Zach Top Blueprint: 5 Laws of a 1% Brand
Building a top 1% brand isn't about how much you post, but how you apply the fundamental laws of human connection to your social strategy. In this…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastWant a Publishing Deal? Prove This First
99% of songwriters fail to recoup their deals. In this episode, Lee Krabel (VP of A&R at SMACKSongs) breaks down the brutal business reality of Nashville—and…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastShe Told Luke Combs to Walk Away From $13 Million
How do you go from selling merchandise for Hootie & the Blowfish to advising Luke Combs to turn down a $13 million offer? In this episode of The Stephan Hogan…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastThe $1.5 Million Bet to Fix Nashville’s Songwriting Business
What does it really take to build a music‑tech startup in Nashville? In this episode, co‑founder Kevin McCarty shares the story behind We Should Write…
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You’re Not a Creator. You’re a Startup.
Maslow said creativity and self-actualization come after your basic needs are met. But what if that’s backwards? In this solo episode of The Stephan Hogan…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastWhy a Successful YouTuber Chose to Become a Broke Artist
Zack Telander joins The Stephan Hogan Podcast for a conversation about Chris Williamson, Modern Wisdom, Diplo, AI music, fatherhood, creativity, and the fight…
The Stephan Hogan Podcast4 IEDs Couldn’t Kill Him. Coming Home Almost Did.
Richard Casper survived four IED blasts as a Marine in Iraq. But the fight that almost took him out did not happen overseas. It happened when he came home. In…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastDierks Bentley’s Tour Manager Built a Water Brand to Save Music
Chris Thacker is the co-founder and CEO of Stage Water, a canned water brand built for the live music community. He is also a longtime tour manager for Dierks…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastThe Lost Art of Reinventing Yourself - Ben Montague
At some point, the dream changes. Ben Montague started as a musician chasing songs, shows, and the artist life. Then he found himself driving through the night…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastWhen Your Dream Becomes a Business
https://www.gofundme.com/f/stephanhoganpodcast Stephan sits down with Mitchell Tenpenny for a real conversation about fatherhood, grief, losing a parent…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastInside the Music Business Playbook - Kent Earls
Kent Earls is one of the music executives behind the scenes helping shape the songs, songwriters, artists, and careers people are talking about in Nashville…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastThe Truth Behind 20 Years of Fame - Jake Owen
Jake Owen has lived a lot of life since “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” The songs. The tours. The success. The public highs. The private lows. The reinvention. And…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastThe Revision Blueprint: How the "57th Version" Rule Builds Empires
After a career at the summit of the music industry, most recently as the Global Head of Country Music at Apple, Michael Bryan reached a definitive conclusion…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastMusic Finance Expert Exposes Why Artists Give Up Too Much Too Early
The Truth About Music Royalties, Creator Funding, and Long-Term Careers | Alex Heiche Alex Heiche sees the creative business from a rare vantage point. As the…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastCEO of Sony Music Publishing Nashville - Rusty Gaston
Rusty Gaston sees the music business from a rare vantage point. In this conversation, we talk about what really makes songs connect, why the best careers are…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastYou Know His Videos, Not His Name
James Shotwell, founder of Country Minute, breaks down how songs actually go viral in today’s music industry, what artists and labels are really paying for…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastCharlie Worsham: Craft, Character, and the Nashville Journey
In this episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Stephan Hogan sits down with one of the most respected musicians in the Nashville music industry, Charlie…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastBear Rinehart’s Most Raw Interview Yet (Needtobreathe)
In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Bear Rinehart of Needtobreathe sits down with Stephan Hogan to talk about songwriting, faith, trauma, creativity…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastThe Dark Truth Behind a Number One Song
https://www.simonsaysnashville.com/ https://30aroasters.com/ What does “darkness” actually mean when you are living in it, not writing poetry about it? In this…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastWhy K-pop Fans Win: The Business Model Behind the Most Powerful Fanbases
What does a Number 1 song in China actually mean in 2026, and how is it different from a U.S. radio “Number 1”? Nashville songwriter and producer Mark Siegel…
The Stephan Hogan Podcast49 Winchester’s Isaac Gibson: From Garage Band to Arena Tours
49 Winchester frontman Isaac Gibson joins The Stephan Hogan Podcast for a full 49 Winchester interview covering the band’s current tour schedule, including…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastHow One Songwriter Shaped Modern Pop Music | Steph Jones
Jelly Roll’s Grammy speech struck a nerve because it spoke about faith, redemption, and telling the truth about where you come from. Those same values run…
The Stephan Hogan Podcast“My Tank Was on Empty”: Priscilla Block on Burnout, Fear, and Survival
Priscilla Block opens up about the mental, physical, and spiritual “come to Jesus moment” that changed everything. In this conversation, Priscilla shares what…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastKip Moore - Fix This Now: What New Artists Need to Hear For 2026
Full Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hOjAs5F7-ds In this powerful clip from The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Kip Moore speaks directly to rising country…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastThe Income Stream You Never Set Up – Marc Rucker
In this episode of The Stephan Hogan Podcast, Stephan sits down with Mark Rucker for a deep conversation about royalties, income streams, ownership, and the…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastBear Rinehart (NEEDTOBREATHE): Art Over Algorithms, Sobriety, Therapy, Faith, and Leading a Band 20+ Years
Today, Bear Rinehart of NEEDTOBREATHE sits down with me for an honest, unguarded conversation. No talking points. Just heart. We get into: Writing alone vs…
The Stephan Hogan PodcastKip Moore: No U.S. Airplay, No Problem - Kip's Global Rise in Country Music Fame
Multi-platinum country artist Kip Moore joins The Stephan Hogan Podcast for an unfiltered conversation about truth, disillusionment, and the pursuit of…