Best Michael Roderick Podcasts (2025)

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The One with Sidney Outlaw 1:00:01

2d ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Coming to us from balmy Brevard, North Carolina, the fame-ish Sidney Outlaw joins the pod, where the stories just keep flowing one after another! From the value of mentorship in shaping one's educational and professional journey, to the importance of creating quality recordings to provide the next generation with stylistic models, to believing that…

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The One with Michael Kelly 50:30

1M ago50:30

50:30

The multi-faceted singer/writer/producer Michael Kelly joins the pod, sharing reflections on a career that started in song and have only rippled out from there. Stick around for a conversation about what classical musicians can stand to learn from pop artists, and new song cycles about poets who couldn't keep their hands off each other. Intrigued y…

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The One with Robert Peavler & Dennis Tobenski 52:03

2M ago52:03

52:03

We've done a lot of pulling back the curtain on the life of composers, but we haven't had the chance to hang with another cornerstone of our industry - the publishers - until NOW! Laura and Sam are joined by super-cool-men-on-a-mission Robert Peavler of North Star Music and Dennis Tobenski of NewMusicShelf (where you can pick up Laura's 40@40 Antho…

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The One with Jodi Goble 46:54

4M ago46:54

46:54

Step right up and get learned by Jodi Goble, composer and vocal coach extraordinaire! She drops golden nuggets along the way for how composers and singers can best learn from each other, what's awesome about American art song today and where it's headed, and even her favorite hobby that may or may not involve a blow torch. Stick around for a fascin…

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The One with Glendower Jones 44:28

5M ago44:28

44:28

Have you ever wondered if, in all the years you've known Glendower Jones... all the years you've ordered music from him at Classical Vocal Reprints... all the years you've had wonderful and engaging conversations with him on Facebook... Have you ever heard him speak? Well, fellow Songsters, prepare to meet the voice behind the online personality! L…

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The One with Oliver Camacho 1:00:38

6M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

We're kicking off Season 5 with a fantastic and varied conversation with the singular Oliver Camacho. This singer, radio host (WFMT Listening to Singers with Oliver Camacho), podcast host (Opera Box Score), opera reviewer, and all-around smart dude has great insight and spicy opinions. From the latest trends in song to his favorite new recordings t…

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Season 5 Trailer 3:07

6M ago3:07

3:07

Welcome to Season 5, and meet your new co-host, Laura Strickling! She's one of the coolest, most entrepreneurial singers around, and we can't wait to get into some great conversations with her and her friends. Got something to say? Share it with our new #TeamArtSong Mailbag! Submit a question for Laura and Sam to answer on a future episode. From ca…

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The One with Joélle Harvey & Alex Fletcher 51:21

1y ago51:21

51:21

💥 Power couple alert! 💥 This month's conversation hits on a ton of great topics, featuring the very interesting perspectives of not one, but two titans of the industry - world-class soprano Joélle Harvey and epic artist manager Alex Fletcher. Not only do they bring their unique thoughts to the table as individuals, they give us a glimpse into how t…

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The One with Rhoslyn Jones 1:05:52

1y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

If you're interested in hearing a little bit about everything, this one's for you. Rhoslyn Jones brings the most joy to her artistry as a teacher and performer. Grab a listen to hear about her amazing early musical opportunities in Canada, and stay to hear all her hot takes on the industry and celebrity teachers. Oh, and no pigs were harmed during …

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The One with Roderick Williams 58:51

1y ago58:51

58:51

It's truly the most interesting man alive: English baritone Roderick Williams. Yes, the same Roderick Williams who sang at King Charles III's coronation in 2023. The one you've probably heard on most any English song album. Would you guess the magnitude of his career after listening to this chill conversation he has with Sam? Definitely not. So set…

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The One with Iain Burnside 46:30

1+ y ago46:30

46:30

The great Scottish pianist Iain Burnside joins Sam for a fun and informative conversation. Come for the sage advice on how to stay active in this ever-changing classical music landscape, stay for the greatest page-turning fail you never knew you needed to hear. Visit Iain Burnside's website. Song Cycle is a production of Cincinnati Song Initiative.…

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The One with Gwen Coleman 45:44

1+ y ago45:44

45:44

What better way to kick off 2024 and Season 4 than with inspiration for chasing our own authentic selves? Allowing our mindsets to change over time, adopting new attitudes and approaches, and always - always - learning from those around us. It's the best advice for all of us, only from Gwen Coleman, right here on Song Cycle. Visit Gwen Coleman's we…

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Season 3 Holiday Party! 52:03

1+ y ago52:03

52:03

The Season 3 finale crossover extravaganza is here! Sam invites the hosts of CSI's other podcasts, So Lit Song Lit and Follow the Lieder to join him to discuss what their shows are all about. More importantly, though, is your chance to see if you can guess even fewer music trivia questions correctly than this band of hooligans did. Happy holidays t…

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The One with Sasha Cooke 54:31

1+ y ago54:31

54:31

Who better for a gratitude-filled, inspirational, optimistic, and enlightening Thanksgiving conversation than the luminous Sasha Cooke? From learning to trust the universe when doors of opportunity open, to meaningful commissioning projects that caught fire, to chatting about why Wolf is such a singularly unique song composer, Sasha and Sam cover a…

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The One with Stephanie Blythe 1:09:39

2y ago1:09:39

1:09:39

Artist. Administrator. Visionary. Unique. Multi-dimensional. Drag icon. Legend. Just the first few words that come to mind when thinking about renowned singer Stephanie Blythe. Join her and Sam in a no-holds-barred discussion on finding inspiration and meaning from who came before us, the future of classical music, the need for artists to connect w…

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Navigating Career, Relationships, and Purpose With Dr. Asha Rani 28:56

2y ago28:56

28:56

Dr. Asha Rani is a practicing periodontist in New York City and a speaker. Through her years of surgical practice, she has expanded her vision of patient care beyond simple treatment and now encourages a more holistic approach. She implements these ideas as a professor for a training program that teaches implant surgery to dentists in the Dominican…

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Simplifying and Enhancing Corporate Systems With David Jenyns 36:46

2y ago36:46

36:46

David Jenyns is an entrepreneur, business leader, and Founder of SYSTEMology. The business offers a cloud-based solution that creates, shares, and optimizes business processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs). In his early twenties, David sold the Melbourne Cricket Ground and has since expanded into franchising retail clothing stores and di…

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The Five Emotions and How They Affect Us With Rahti Gorfien 37:28

2y ago37:28

37:28

Rahti Gorfien is a coach and creative who works with artists, business professionals, and even college students with ADHD. Her background as a writer, actor, and standup comic helps her connect and strategize with other creatives. With her experience and thorough education, she has condensed much of her advice into her book: The Five Emotions That …

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Understanding How Stress Affects Performance in Business with Elle Ingalls 31:02

2y ago31:02

31:02

Elle Ingalls is an experienced coach and speaker, and works closely with professionals, business owners, executives, and students on how to improve and de-stress. She is a highly-trained violinist who uses her stress response techniques from her performances to influence her coaching. Elle has been speaking and training for over twenty years and wa…

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The One with Laura Strickling 55:05

2y ago55:05

55:05

This one's for you if you need a little inspiration on turning your passions into action. Meet Laura Strickling, literal creator of the #TeamArtSong hashtag, song advocate, conduit between singers, pianists, and composers, and all-around song cheerleader. Get to know her, her story, and go bookmark her brand new album, 40@40! Song Cycle is a produc…

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Coaching Through Honesty and Authenticity With Paul Glover 37:08

2y ago37:08

37:08

For over 30 years, Paul Glover has served as a coach and corporate speaker. He works with leaders in organizations generating between $20 million to $1 billion, helping them create a workplace legacy. Alongside his coaching and speaking, Paul is a member of the Ewing Executive Management Team and the Forbes Coaches Council. He started his career as…

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Methods and Mindsets for Entrepreneurial Success With Darnyelle Harmon 35:25

2y ago35:25

35:25

Dr. Darnyelle Harmon is an executive coach, professional speaker, and business strategist. She primarily works with six-figure entrepreneurs to transform them into CEOs who move and make millions. Her early career included a stint as the Director of Women’s Entrepreneurship and the Pink Cadillac Executive Sales Director at Mary Kay Inc. In her book…

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Dispelling the Common Narratives of Parenthood With James Williams 38:12

2y ago38:12

38:12

James Williams is a coach focused on supporting leaders and teams to serve without self-sacrifice. He has service-based companies to teach their communities, their teams, and leaders. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, he had a 12-year career in live television as a visual effects artist. Along with his coaching, James has supported his wife and …

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From the Archives: How Suzanne Kingsbury Uses Her Talents To Inspire a New Generation of Writers 46:46

2y ago46:46

46:46

For over 20 years, Suzanne Kingsbury, author and Founder of Gateless Writing, has been a tour de force in the literary and publishing industry. Her literary arts organization, Gateless Writing, is a mentoring program that gives her full autonomy to work with emerging writers, including women, people of color, and disenfranchised voices. Gateless wr…

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From the Archives: Unfollowing Your Passion and Finding Your Path With Terri Trespicio 46:37

2y ago46:37

46:37

Terri Trespicio is an award-winning writer, speaker, and brand advisor. She works directly with entrepreneurs and business owners to develop their brand messaging, working with companies such as Wells Fargo Advisors, Baird Financial, and Northwestern Mutual. Terri is also a stand-up comic and performed a popular TEDx talk. Similarly, she has brough…

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The One with Sholto Kynoch 50:08

2y ago50:08

50:08

Sholto Kynoch, Founding Artistic Director of the newly rebranded Oxford International Song Festival, sits down with Sam to discuss song across the Pond, how the organization engages audiences in bold and relevant ways, and that one time they bribed audience members to come to their concerts... for science, of course. Song Cycle is a production of C…

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Marketing and Networking in the Research Industry With Jessica Josset 25:37

2y ago25:37

25:37

Jessica Josset is the President of Fieldwork’s Dallas division, a business providing focus group facilities, quality recruitment, and global project management for the market research industry. She has been with the company for more than 24 years, starting as a project manager. Her time with them has honed her skills in communication, management, a…

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Finding Purpose, Power, and Peace With Dr. Dwayne Jenkins 34:34

2y ago34:34

34:34

Dr. Dwayne Jenkins is a cancer surgeon and mindset coach. He is a Partner and GYN Oncology Specialist at the Oklahoma Cancer Specialists and Research Institute. In his coaching, he helps clients harness the power of meditation and self-acceptance. He runs a blog, offers one-on-one coaching, and produces a podcast entitled Words of Love with DrDwayn…

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A Healthier Diet for Entrepreneurs, by an Entrepreneur With Angelique Santana 28:59

2y ago28:59

28:59

Angelique Santana is a speaker, success coach, plant-based chef, and author. In 2014, she started her business Eat With Angelique, a private chef service for successful entrepreneurs and families. She has applied her 20+ years of hospitality experience and her passion for better food to serve her clients and drive her career. Along with her consist…

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How To Start and Continue Writing With Jason Ridler 39:19

2y ago39:19

39:19

Jason Ridler is a writer, educator, historian, and expert on unconventional warfare and cold war strategy. He is a Teaching Fellow at John Hopkins and the Official Writing Instructor at Google. He primarily works as an education specialist and workshop leader, leading courses for organizations like Octave, Norwich University Peninsula Bridge, Honor…

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The Keys to Networking and Building Relationships With Adam Connors 40:45

2y ago40:45

40:45

Adam Connors is the Founder of NetWorkWise, a company that accelerates businesses and promotes personal growth through relationship-building training. In the past, he served as the Managing Director for GWG Holdings, Walker Preston, and Simia Capital. Adam also works as a mentor, social architect, and a speaker. He is skilled in raising capital and…

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Finding the Right Support To Deal with Trauma With Nick Prefontaine 31:03

2y ago31:03

31:03

Nick Prefontaine is the Founder and CEO of Common Goal, a company whose mission is to provide others with the tools and resources that inspire and lead them to their goals. He is an Amazon best-selling author of The New Rules of Real Estate and the co-host of Not Just a Transaction podcast, where he talks about creative options for purchasing and s…

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How To Improve Your Company’s Surveys With Dr. Matthew Champagne 41:56

2y ago41:56

41:56

Dr. Matthew Champagne is a researcher, university professor, and entrepreneur. Since 1998, he has advised more than 600 companies and organizations on how to increase engagement and response rates through better surveys. Dr. Champagne currently works with the U.S. Department of Energy, Embedded Assessments, and Cruise Lines International Associatio…

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Creating Demand and Making a Way With Kronda Adair 31:11

2y ago31:11

31:11

Kronda Adair is a WordPress developer turned digital marketer, and is the CEO of Karvel Digital. At age 34, she became a programmer and spent the next five years getting a degree in Web Design and Interactive Media from the Art Institute of Portland. She spent the past six years studying marketing with key mentors in the industry and helping busine…

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The One with Shawn Okpebholo 45:01

2y ago45:01

45:01

The wholesome content you've been waiting for is finally here. Meet legendary composer and CSI Advisory Council member Shawn Okpebholo, who not only writes some of the most searing and poignant vocal music of today, but also keeps it 100% real by never losing sight of the ones who helped him get where he is today and paying it forward by nurturing …

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How To Coach and Be Coached With Kristoffer Carter of Epic Leadership 35:01

2y ago35:01

35:01

Kristoffer Carter is the CEO and Founder of Epic Leadership, a training organization for conscious leadership and daily meditation. He has coached and taught meditation since 2015 and was recently named to the Board of Directors for Yoga Alliance. Kristoffer also works as a keynote speaker and author. His latest book, Permission to Glow — A Spiritu…

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The Effective Approach to Copywriting and Email Marketing With Rob Fortier 39:06

2+ y ago39:06

39:06

Rob Fortier is a copywriter and email list manager focusing on increasing open rates and sales for businesses. He is an established writer and co-author of Pushing the Envelope: The Small Greeting Card Manufacturer’s Guide to Working with Sales Reps as well as Showtime! The Greeting Card and Gift Company’s Guide to Trade Show Success. Rob spent ove…

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How to Incorporate Powerful Video Marketing With Lou Bortone 32:10

2+ y ago32:10

32:10

Lou Bortone is a video marketing strategist, a small business marketing consultant, and a frequent keynote speaker. With more than 20 years in the entertainment industry, he is highly knowledgeable about creating content and what businesses want. Lou’s consultancy and speaking engagements center around loyalty and how it can be used to help compani…

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Breathing New Life Into Sales Conversations With Nikki Rausch 38:46

2+ y ago38:46

38:46

Nikki Rausch is the Founder and CEO of Sales Maven, where she helps small businesses with their sales conversations. She has more than 25 years of experience selling to brands such as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, and NASA. Nikki has published three books and has her own podcast, Sales Maven Podcast, where she expounds on he…

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The Visionary Method and How it Works With Kelsey Reidl 44:19

2+ y ago44:19

44:19

Kelsey Reidl is an experienced business and marketing coach based out of Toronto She developed her expertise with marketing positions at Vega and Garden of Life before starting her own consultancy. Her podcast, Visionary Life, which features entrepreneurs and other inspiring people, consistently ranked in the Top 50 on the Canadian Entrepreneurship…

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The One with Myra Huang 42:26

2+ y ago42:26

42:26

You know how you have that one friend who seems to be able to do it all? That's Myra Huang. When she's not busy working with the next generation of opera stars at The Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program, coaching at Manhattan School of Music, or running the show at the Aspen Opera Theater as director of musical administr…

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The Concept of Curating With Melanie Benson 38:55

2+ y ago38:55

38:55

Melanie Benson is an Authority Brand Amplifier, Revenue Strategist, and Money Mindset Coach for Amplify Your Success. She is the host of Amplify Your Success podcast and the creator of Amplify Mastermind, an inner circle for entrepreneurs who are looking to ignite and leverage authentic superpowers for growth. She has worked with, mentored, and mas…

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Streamlining Conversations Into Proposals With Reuben Swartz 35:06

2+ y ago35:06

35:06

Reuben Swartz is the Founder of Mimiran CRM and Chief Nerd at Sales for Nerds. Reuben began his career as a Software Engineer for Oracle and Microsoft while attending Princeton University for his BSE. After graduation, he was Mr. Pricer for Trilogy Software, where he worked in engine coding, sales, product management, consulting, and training. In t…

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Grow Your Marketing Message With Mostafa Hosseini 31:50

2+ y ago31:50

31:50

Mostafa Hosseini is the Founder of Persyo, a Canadian-based call center focused on follow-up, retention, and referrals. He is a coach, consultant, and expert on helping businesses and entrepreneurs grow and scale. Mostafa is also the Founder of WP Spell Check, a program that helps you proofread your WordPress website. He attended Mount Royal Univer…

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Opportunities Through Networking Formats With Jevonya Allen 26:46

2+ y ago26:46

26:46

Jevonya Allen is the Creator and Chief Visionary Officer at Twisted Networking, an in-person or virtual business networking organization. She is the author of The Introvert’s Guide to Becoming a Master Networker, where she teaches people who sell a product or service how to become better at networking to make more money. Jevonya has a degree in psy…

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The One with Queen City Cabaret 49:03

2+ y ago49:03

49:03

It's the one, the only, Queen City Cabaret! Get to know cool cats Sarah Folsom and Matthew Umphreys and how they got their start swooning their way through Cincinnati. Hear some live clips to get in the mood, learn more about the genre of cabaret and the Great American Songbook, and don't miss our co-production with them on March 18, 2023 - Unforge…

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Creatively Monetizing Emotional Name-Brand Connections With Alexandra Watkins 33:01

2+ y ago33:01

33:01

Alexandra Watkins is the Founder of Eat My Words, an agency that develops memorable and well-known brand names like the Wendy’s Baconator, the Neato robotic vacuum, Smitten ice cream, the frozen yogurt franchise Spoon Me, and the Church of Cupcakes. She is the author of Hello, My Name is Awesome: How to Create Brand Names That Stick and a frequent …

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Creating Experiences With Franklin Taggart 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

38:50

Franklin Taggart is a creative and strategic relationship coach. Through his work, Franklin helps solopreneurs, freelancers, and artistic professionals find creative and strategic ways to make strong connections for success. He is the host of Your Own Best Company and Virtual Coffee Break, where he shares lessons, insights, interviews, and instruct…

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Mapping Your Entrepreneurial Success With Colson Steber 23:10

2+ y ago23:10

23:10

Colson Steber is the Co-CEO of Communications for Research, a research logistics company that simplifies and gives you confidence in recruiting and data collection operations, and he is the Co-CEO of Ag Access. He is experienced in implementing strategies and market research and was an Adjunct Professor in Medical Statistics for Rush University Med…

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Finding Solutions Through Creativity With B. Jeffrey Madoff 38:50

2+ y ago38:50

38:50

B. Jeffrey Madoff is the Founder of Madoff Productions, a company that collaborates directly with clients, ad agencies, and public relations firms to produce commercials, corporate branding films, live streaming events, social media, and web content. Jeffrey is the writer and producer of Personality: The Lloyd Price Musical and author of Creative C…

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