Best Ashton Gustafson Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 242: The Mystic Experience with John Eldredge 40:53

9d ago40:53

40:53

https://wildatheart.org/#daily-practices

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Episode 241: The Creative Process with Rob Bell 46:23

1M ago46:23

46:23

https://robbell.com/

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Christmas Without You - Leah Ashton 45:12

6M ago45:12

45:12

Leah Ashton joins the podcast to talk about her newest release, “sad girl silver bells.” It’s an EP of merrily melancholy holiday tunes with an original called “Christmas Isn’t Christmas Without You.” It’s out everywhere now, so go save it to your playlists, get a mug of hot cocoa and enjoy the episode! Listen to Christmas Without You & Add to Play…

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Episode 240: Redemptive Leadership: Navigating Purpose, Imagination, and the Heart of Entrepreneurship with Andy Crouch 50:09

8M ago50:09

50:09

Andy Crouch is partner for theology and culture at Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive entrepreneurship. His writing explores faith, culture, and the image of God in the domains of technology, power, leadership, and the arts. He is the author of five books (plus another with his daughter, Amy Crouch): The Life We're Looking Fo…

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Episode 239: Wisdom on Multiple Time Frames with Phil Pearlman 49:10

8M ago49:10

49:10

Phil Pearlman is the founder of the Pearl Institute and a natural teacher. He is an expert in personal health and effective processes of change. After spending years neglecting his own wellbeing and happiness, Phil embarked on a transformative health journey. He emerged thriving and eager to help others experience the same. This passion led him to …

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"Autumn's Fragrance" by Sadie Gustafson-Zook 42:04

8M ago42:04

42:04

In this episode of the Song Saloon, Sadie Gustafson-Zook, a Boston-nurtured, Indiana-based jazzy folk musician, talks about her journey and inspirations behind her song 'Autumn's Fragrance.' We talk about her collaboration with other musicians, her views on the music communities in different cities, and her new EP, 'What I Pushed Below.' Sadie has …

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Episode 238: The SH!PS Approach with Doug Scott 1:06:58

9M ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Doug Scott is a therapist based in Dallas, Texas, and the creator of CosmicChrist.net, a platform that explores spiritual themes and personal growth.

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Episode 237: Navigating Our Illusions and Burnout with Kyle Bender 54:50

9M ago54:50

54:50

https://www.kylebendercoaching.com/

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Episode 236: The Art of Living the Slow Burn with Jon Flaming 1:02:12

9M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Jon Flaming is a Texas-based artist known for his bold and vibrant depictions of rural and urban landscapes, particularly those in Texas. His work often explores the intersection of modern life and traditional Americana, capturing scenes of small towns, farms, and everyday moments with a distinctive, graphic style. Flaming’s art is characterized by…

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"Anna, I'm Not Interesting" by Jake Cassman 45:44

9M ago45:44

45:44

Jake's lying to Anna. He's an interesting dude! Jake is a songwriter, educator, dueling pianist, podcaster, improv comedian, academic, and musical theater composer. I think you'll really enjoy this episode about Jake and his life leading up to his album "Idling High." This song is out now, make sure to follow Jake for updates on the album! Listen t…

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"Music Marketing Doesn't Have to Suck" - Magic Nothing 1:04:48

11M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Zack Fischmann, an LA based artist, makes the bold claim that music marketing "doesn't have to suck." He does make some pretty convincing arguments, and has plenty of success to show for it, jumping from 200 followers on Instagram to 33k+ in just a few months! Magic Nothing is an evolving project with a focus on helping independent musicians develo…

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"Butterflies in My Garden" by Lotti 36:01

11M ago36:01

36:01

Lotti is the musical moniker of Filipina singer-songwriter Vealy. Lotti's aim is to create modern yet timeless music, drawing from pop, R&B, and soul influences. Her artistic mission is to heal and transform, narrating a personal journey of self-discovery and growth. Follow Lotti Listen to "Butterflies in My Garden" Send us a text Support the show …

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"Stonewall" by Brad Miles 43:28

12M ago43:28

43:28

Brad Miles is a singer/songwriter based in Texas. He’s written, played, and performed music for nearly three decades. He writes honest, heartfelt, accesible, and emotionally vulnerable Americana/Country. I do want to add a trigger warning for this episode, we do get into some heavy topics both in the song and the interview, as the song is about dom…

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"The House of Belonging" by Choral Arts Initiative (Jeffrey Derus) 56:19

1y ago56:19

56:19

Today's episode I meet with Jeffrey Derus, our first featured choral composer! I think you'll find there is a lot in common with songwriting and composing choral works. This featured song is performed by Choral Arts Initiative, a small ensemble choir that I sing in that exclusively performs works by living composers. We recently released a #1 Class…

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"There's Nothing Left to Me" by Cogito 44:53

1y ago44:53

44:53

Meet Cogito! I met Cogito when she played as the featured artist for Lazy River Presents in LA. This song struck me as something special, and I think you'll agree! This episode we talk about the importance of recording the world around us as a songwriter, and how to connect our conscious and subconscious mind to make deep rooted art. Listen to "The…

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"Fade Away" by Kat Sophia 47:11

1y ago47:11

47:11

Today's episode features Kat Sophia! Kat Sophia is an Orange County / LA based artist. We talk about her journey in overcoming her "people pleaser" mentality and cultural blocks to pursuing a career as an artist. 00:00 Introduction to the Song Saloon 00:34 Kat Sophia's Musical Journey 01:49 The Story Behind 'Fade Away' 10:10 Songwriting Process and…

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"The Afterlife" by Mike McClellan 42:27

1y ago42:27

42:27

This episode of the Song Saloon features Mike McClellan, a Burbank-based songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. McClellan shares insights into his approach to songwriting as a music producer, and why he writes while working so heavily in production. He discusses the impact of working on his song 'The Afterlife,' a piece inspired by the pa…

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"Twin Flame" by Georgia Parker 35:03

1y ago35:03

35:03

This episode is with incredible Kent, England raised Los Angeles based artist named Georgia Parker on her song "Twin Flame." "Twin Flame" is a single off her upcoming album this year! Georgia's bio: Los Angeles based songwriter and storyteller from Kent, England, Georgia Parker places an emphasis on powerful vocal performances and poignant lyricism…

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Episode 235: Stay In Your Infinity 11:36

1y ago11:36

11:36

AshtonGustafson.com

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"Glad You Hate Me" by Casey Conroy 35:09

1y ago35:09

35:09

In this episode of the Song Saloon, we explore the songwriting process and inspirations with indie pop singer-songwriter Casey Conroy, originally from Orlando, Florida. Casey discusses her journey in the music industry, her approach to songwriting, and the story behind her song 'Glad You Hate Me.' We talk about Casey's collaborative relationship wi…

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"Rest of My Life (ROML)" by Jacob Khalil 40:18

1+ y ago40:18

40:18

Inside Story: The Making of 'Rest of My Life' by Jacob Khalil New York based artist Jacob Khalil discusses his song, 'Rest of My Life', explaining that it was created with the intent of engaging audiences in a sing-along during live performances, much like The Beatles' 'Hey Jude'. He also shares insights into the song's development and production, …

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Episode 234: The Loving Practice of Detachment with Katie Gustafson 49:20

1+ y ago49:20

49:20

https://katiegustafson.co/

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Episode 233: Zen x Ten 36:01

1+ y ago36:01

36:01

Zen x Ten

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"Monsters Aren't Scary" by Fresh Hot Waffles 59:17

1+ y ago59:17

59:17

Meet Fresh Hot Waffles, the witchiest folk duo in the west! Fresh Hot Waffles consists of LA based artists Maddi Fraser and Ryan Spitzel. In this episode, the duo dives into their songwriting process and talk about how to stay inspired as a songwriter, and where they find inspiration. The discussion ranges from the challenges of writing upbeat song…

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Episode 232: * 17:09

1+ y ago17:09

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Artistic Development and Songwriting with Wendy Parr 53:14

1+ y ago53:14

53:14

Meet Wendy Parr! I first met Wendy at NAMM where she gave a fantastic workshop on artistic branding. Talk about branding can sometimes feel fake or like you’re going against your better judgement to sell something, but what I love about her approach is how natural it becomes. It's about getting to the heart of what YOU love and care about as an art…

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Episode 231: When You Know, You Know. 14:52

1+ y ago14:52

14:52

Experiential Knowledge > Cognitive Belief

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Episode 230: Two Sides of the Coin We Call Flow 27:56

1+ y ago27:56

27:56

Habits + Surrender = Gratuitous Flow

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"Cool Kid" by Austin Carr 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

38:00

LA based artist Austin Carr joins the Song Saloon to talk about Cool Kid. The song lyrics have a lot to do with Los Angeles. Austin expresses his frustration with the prevalent attitude in LA to be in the "in" crowd and what people are willing to do to get there. As he was writing the song, he realized with regret that he is guilty of a lot of the …

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And a Happy New Year (Holiday Episode with Robert Ballantyne Willes) 35:13

1+ y ago35:13

35:13

Happy Holidays! Well, here it is folks. The last episode of The Song Saloon for 2023! This episode of The Song Saloon welcomes guest Robert Ballantyne Willis, a classically trained cellist, music producer and audio engineer, to discuss the production process of the Jordan Smith Reynolds holiday single 'Auld Lang Syne'. The duo go deep into music pr…

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"Gold" by Lennon Vanderdoes 36:52

1+ y ago36:52

36:52

This episode's featured song is "Gold" by Lennon Vanderdoes. Lennon Vanderdoes is a Phoenix based singer-songwriter. You may have seen Lennon recently tearing it up on The Voice. He moved John Legend to tears with his rendition of Jason Mraz's "I Won't Give Up." On the episode, Lennon discusses his method for creating songs from raw personal experi…

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Episode 229: A Conversation with Taylor Vieger 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

48:10

https://www.taylorvieger.art/

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"Take Me Home" by Mara Sol 39:21

1+ y ago39:21

39:21

This week, I met up with Mara Sol, a singer, songwriter and producer from Coachella Valley, California. From a young age, Mara has been immersed in musical theater, classical voice training and has now found her way into songwriting. Mara Sol is influenced by artists like James Taylor and Fleetwood Mac. In this episode, we discuss her song 'Take Me…

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Episode 228: Excellent Advice for Living with Kevin Kelly 54:40

1+ y ago54:40

54:40

Kevin Kelly is Senior Maverick at Wired magazine. He co-founded Wired in 1993, and served as its Executive Editor for its first seven years. His newest book is Excellent Advice for Living, a book of 450 modern proverbs for good living. He is co-chair of The Long Now Foundation, a membership organization that champions long-term thinking and acting …

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"Sunsets and Slow Moving Days" by Brother James 41:25

1+ y ago41:25

41:25

Excited to have Brother James on this week’s episode. I recently wrote a song with Brother James that I’m really excited about! Brother James is the artist project of singer-songwriter Justin Sinclair. His songs, deeply influenced by classic songwriters like McCartney and Randy Newman, authors like Leo Tolstoy and Aristotle, and monasticism. His so…

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"Frog and Toad" by Meljii 31:12

1+ y ago31:12

31:12

Meljii has the soundtrack for your autumn adventure! Meljii writes music for recreational readers. Her music contains clever, playful, verbose lyrics over a unique blend of funky indie rock grooves with jazz-influenced harmonies. Aside from being a songwriter, Meljii is a music school-trained session player specializing in bass, guitar, and guitar-…

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"Eyes on the Prize" by Ethan Buckner 32:24

1+ y ago32:24

32:24

Ethan Buckner is an activist and singer-songwriter, but only recently has found a way to fuse those two major roles in his life. Ethan helped organize the March to End Fossil Fuels held this March in New York City, where about 75,000 people showed up! After an A list headliner artist didn’t work out, Ethan flew his band in, rehearsed the morning of…

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Episode 227: Nothing to lose ('It can stop' continued...) 17:12

1+ y ago17:12

17:12

@AshtonGustafson

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Episode 226: It can stop. 12:56

1+ y ago12:56

12:56

Ashton Gustafson.

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"Hell of a Good Time" by Rachel Siegel 29:44

1+ y ago29:44

29:44

I met Rachel Siegel at the ASCAP experience where her song was selected for feedback by a panel of professional songwriters. I loved her songwriting and vocal performance, and I'm excited to introduce you to her now! Music as a means to heal is not a new concept but Rachel Siegel, a New Jersey native, certainly represents it uniquely. Rachel’s stor…

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"Love Somebody" by Guy Richey Gibbons 29:13

1+ y ago29:13

29:13

This episode brought to you by nepotism! But seriously, Guy Richey Gibbons may be my cousin but he is also an incredible songwriter/producer! Guy released his debut album "In this Moment" just last year, but he didn’t stay in that moment for long. He’s gearing up to release a full second album, with several singles already released! In this episode…

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"Persimmon" by Hannah Siglin 33:30

2y ago33:30

33:30

Hannah Siglin is an accomplished folk singer-songwriter, classically trained guitarist, and professional "singing garden fairy!" Her love of nature is a common theme in her work, particularly in "Persimmon." She keeps a very busy schedule performing in wineries, breweries, and other venues in the Spokane region. This episode we really dive into the…

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"Drugs" by Conner Cherland 43:50

2y ago43:50

43:50

Conner Cherland talks about his new single "Drugs," off of his first ever full length album, recently crowdfunded for $15,000! We talk about the process of creating an album, crowdfunding, writing songs with a new instrument, and the story behind the song. As Conner describes in the episode, “drugs” isn’t a song title that many who know Conner woul…

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"wildfire" by Elthia 34:47

2y ago34:47

34:47

Elthia is an artist in every sense of the word. It was fascinating to hear all the thought and planning that goes into her process. We talk in the episode about her focus on building a world for her artist project that both she and her fans get to inhabit. Enjoy stepping into the world of Elthia! Artist bio: Singer-songwriter Elthia creates indie p…

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"Liz" by Taylor Sackson 44:54

2y ago44:54

44:54

We cover A LOT of ground in this episode. Defining success in music, using music to overcome grief, live performance, setting goals, and family and community as sources of strength. Listen to Liz on Spotify Follow Taylor Sackson Send us a text Support the show Song Saloon Links Join The Song Saloon Mailing List Tiktok + Instagram…

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"Inside Our Heads" by Willowspeak 45:34

2y ago45:34

45:34

This episode, we meet with David Hudson, songwriter behind the artist project "Willowspeak." David shares his artistic odyssey, from his early days of musical exploration to finding his voice in the rural Finger Lakes region of upstate New York. Musical accomplishments can be as fleeting as footprints in freshly fallen snow. David reveals how his e…

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"Cruise Control" by Sky Olson 33:05

2y ago33:05

33:05

Explore the musical transformation of Sky Olson, from a self-described bedroom player to an integral part of Utah's music scene. Listen to Sky's experiences, both personally and artistically, as he shares the story behind "Cruise Control" and its unique inception. Listen to Cruise Control on Spotify Send us a text Support the show Song Saloon Links…

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Episode 225: The Spiritual Child with Dr. Lisa Miller 41:54

2y ago41:54

41:54

In The Spiritual Child, psychologist Lisa Miller presents the next big idea in psychology: the science and the power of spirituality. Combining cutting-edge research with broad anecdotal evidence from her work as a clinical psychologist to illustrate just how invaluable spirituality is to a child's mental and physical health, Miller translates thes…

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"Sunburnt" by Btchcraft 36:39

2y ago36:39

36:39

Julz LaMantia, the indie pop artist behind Btchcraft, joins host Jordan Smith Reynolds in the Song Saloon. They dive into the origins of her song "Sunburnt," which was born out of a School of Song workshop with Robin Pecknold. Julz shares her experience with open tunings and the magical feeling of being a vessel for a song. They discuss the signifi…

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"I Don't Wanna Hear It" by Mykel 35:55

2y ago35:55

35:55

In this episode, Mykel discusses her journey as an artist, from growing up in musical theater to writing her first song in high school. She shares her experiences of moving to Los Angeles and networking with various music industry professionals to build her team. Mykel and Jordan reflect on the significance of building a supportive community in the…

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