Beyond the Playlist with JHammondC

Beyond the Playlist is an interview show that takes listeners into the creative process. Hammond interviews people from all walks of creative life asking them about how and why they do what they do.

Beyond the Playlist: Patty Walters 01/16/2022

Beyond the Playlist: Patty Walters I am joined by Patty Walter from the band As It Is. We talk about his approach to writing and musical history. We talk about playing live and what he did during the pandemic. That, and Much more. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/21684770

Beyond the Playlist: Sej Saraiya 01/09/2022

Beyond the Playlist: Sej Saraiya I am joined by photographer and filmmaker Sej Saraiya to talk about her work documenting Indigenous people from various cultures. We also talk her about documentary and how she approaches her subjects to get a real representation of the world around us. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/21643691

Beyond the Playlist: Shallow Side 01/02/2022

Beyond the Playlist: Shallow Side I am joined this week by Seth Trimble from the band Shallow Side. We talk about the covers they have done and how they work their own sound into other people's songs and what the writing process is for their own music and much more. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/21433274

Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies: Die Hard 12/26/2021

Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies: Die Hard Jadey and I talk about 1988's Die Hard. We talk about film pacing, stunts, good and bad blood, and a ton more. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/21482627

Beyond the Playlist: Paul Crosby 12/19/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Paul Crosby I am joined by Paul Crosby of Saliva and his new band Coldwards. We talk about his musical history and what it is like working with his kids in a band and much more. For more Beyond the Playlist Theme music by MFTJ Featuring MIke Keneally and Scott Schorr - to find more of MFTJ go to To support the show with patreon go to: /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/21396146

Beyond the Playlist: Gemini Syndrome 12/12/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Gemini Syndrome This week I am joined by Aaron Nordstrom from the band Gemini Syndrome. We talk about his musical history, how the worked through the pandemic and their current tour. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/21276308

Beyond the Playlist: Adrian Belew 12/05/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Adrian Belew I talk to guitarist and songwriter Adrian Belew. We cover some of history working with Frank Zappa, David Bowie, and King Crimson. But we also talk about the new Gizmodrome Live album. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/21259412

Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies - Battle Royale 11/28/2021

Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies - Battle Royale Jadey and I talk about the 2000 Battle Royale and we also talk some about Squid Games, and other movies that are like this. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/21200048

Beyond the Playlist: Breathing Theory 11/21/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Breathing Theory I have the opportunity to talk with Corey from Breathing theory. We talk about their approach to music- how influences have affected their writing and much more. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/21087593

Beyond the Playlist: Joanne Lazzaro 11/14/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Joanne Lazzaro I am joined by Flutist Joanne Lazzaro to talk about her career, training, and approach to playing and working with music. We talk a bit about the makeup and mechanics of the instrument. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20908706

Beyond the Playlist: Georgia Feroce 11/14/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Georgia Feroce I am joined by singer songwriter Georgia Feroce. She talks about her musical history and her approach to songwriting. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/21263573

Beyond the Playlist: John Corabi 11/07/2021

Beyond the Playlist: John Corabi I am joined this week by guitar player, singer, songwriter, John Corabi. We talk about how playing in cover bands provides an important musical education and how hard work put into writing and playing shows in the final product and more. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20833121

Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies: The Keep 10/31/2021

Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies: The Keep Jadey and Hammond talk about the 1983 Michael Mann film The Keep. For more Beyond the Playlist Theme music by MFTJ Featuring MIke Keneally and Scott Schorr - to find more of MFTJ go to To support the show with patreon go to: /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20879498

Beyond the Playlist: Sunflower Dead 10/24/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Sunflower Dead I talk to Michael about his musical history, The approach he takes to writing music and their plans coming out of the Pandemic. We also talk about song they covered and how they took what they had and mixed it in with who they are. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20734163

Beyond the Playlist: Danaë Vlasse 10/17/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Danaë Vlasse I am joined by composer and pianist Danaë Vlasse to talk about her new album - Mythologies - and the new video - Sirens - She shares in depth thoughts on how the music was structured and works together to tell the story. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20833025

Beyond the Playlist: Natas Lived 10/10/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Natas Lived I am joined by Natas Lived to talk about their music, writing style and how they incorporate their wide array of musical influences. For more Beyond the Playlist Theme music by MFTJ Featuring MIke Keneally and Scott Schorr - to find more of MFTJ go to To support the show with patreon go to: /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20699042

Beyond the Playlist: Jim Grey 10/03/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Jim Grey I am joined this week by Jim Grey. He is the Vocalist for the band Caligula's Horse. We talk about writing music, how the pandemic affected him, and a little about parenting. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20589455

Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies 09/26/2021

Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies Jadey and I watched The Crying Freeman. We talk about what we liked about the movie and did not like and some things that maybe we did not. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20543231

Beyond the Playlist: Waylon Reavis 09/22/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Waylon Reavis I am honored to be joined by Waylon Reavis of A Killer's Confession to talk about his musical history, His approach to life and music. And a ton more. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20499098

Beyond the Playlist: Alicia and Jon Farmer 09/19/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Alicia and Jon Farmer I talk to film makers Alicia and Jon Farmer about their first feature film, what they have learned and what projects do they have upcoming. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20411531

Beyond the Playlist: Joe Cotela 09/15/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Joe Cotela I am joined once again by Joe Cotela to talk about DED's new single, their album, and their upcoming tour. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20411738

Beyond the Playlist: Joshua Toomey 09/12/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Joshua Toomey I talk to podcaster and Twitch Host, Joshua Toomey about his approach to interviews and how he developed as a podcaster and host. For more Beyond the Playlist Theme music by MFTJ Featuring MIke Keneally and Scott Schorr - to find more of MFTJ go to To support the show with patreon go to: /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20236184

Beyond the Playlist: Max Highstein 09/05/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Max Highstein I am joined by the multi-instrumentalist Max Highstein to talk about his work in guided meditations and in new age music. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20158979

Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies 08/29/2021

Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies I have been doing this show since 2013. I figured it was time for a little bit of a change. So, now I am adding a once a month conversation about a movie. I will be joined each time by Jadey Duffield and we will talk about, laugh about and spoil movies. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20034074

Beyond the Playlist: Lili Haydn and Opium Moon 08/25/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Lili Haydn and Opium Moon Lili Haydn and Opium Moon /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20138804

Beyond the Playlist: Venues 08/22/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Venues I talk to the two vocalists from the band Venues. They talk about their process of writing and how the pandemic has affected them. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20096885

Beyond the Playlist: Robert Thies 08/15/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Robert Thies I am joined this episode by the concert pianist, Robert Thies. We talk about his love of TV themes, how he found his way into classical music and more. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/20022419

Beyond the Playlist: Lyia Meta 08/08/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Lyia Meta I am joined by singer and performer Lyia Meta to talk about her career as a singer and her new EP. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/19935029

Beyond the Playlist: Sangeeta Kaur 08/01/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Sangeeta Kaur I am joined by vocalist and producer Sangeeta Kaur to talk about her work in music and her approach to creativity. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/19889969

Beyond the Playlist: Artist Roundtable 2021 07/25/2021

Beyond the Playlist: Artist Roundtable 2021 This time JF and Phil are joined by Audie and Carolyn. /episode/index/show/beyondtheplaylist/id/19666691

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