Reverse Podcast

In Episode 71, Bryant sits down with songwriter and entrepreneur, John Chisum. John is widely known for his songs recorded by Christian artists Ron Kenoly, Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, The Gaither Vocal Band, Truth, First Call, The Cathedrals and many of Integrity’s Hosanna! Music recordings. John has been a long-time music industry professional in music publishing, artist development, songwriter, and producer roles for over 200 projects. John is now using all of his 30+ years of experience to inspire and coach songwriters with his company Nashville Christian Songwriters. He uses techniques and tools that he's learned over the years to help shape the next generation of Christian songwriters. For more information about John and Nashville Christian Songwriters, visit - www.nashvillechristiansongwriters.com ⏪ Join the Facebook Group Successful Christian Songwriters HERE

In episode 70, Brenton and Bryant continue their conversation with the founder of Pedaltrain and Franklin Moto, John Chandler. John is a legend. As a personal friend of the hosts, John is an amazing entrepreneur, musician, business owner, and steward of the gifts and talents that he's been given. One of the most humble and hard working people you will ever meet, John created one of the most widely known products in the guitar gear industry, the Pedaltrain.  While on tour with artists such as DC Talk, Michael W. Smith, etc., and as a guitar player himself, John saw the need for a pedalboard that could stand up to life on the road and delivered a product that would revolutionize the industry. Nearly 20 years later John sold his massively successful company and started Franklin Moto in Franklin TN with his son to customize bikes and share the stories of riders while bringing the riding community in middle Tennessee together. John's heart for ministry and people is all throughout this interview. His passion for G

In episode 69, Brenton and Bryant sit down with the founder of Pedaltrain and Franklin Moto, John Chandler. John is a legend. As a personal friend of the hosts, John is an amazing entrepreneur, musician, business owner, and steward of the gifts and talents that he's been given. One of the most humble and hard working people you will ever meet, John created one of the most widely known products in the guitar gear industry, the Pedaltrain.  While on tour with artists such as DC Talk, Michael W. Smith, etc., and as a guitar player himself, John saw the need for a pedalboard that could stand up to life on the road and delivered a product that would revolutionize the industry. Nearly 20 years later John sold his massively successful company and started Franklin Moto in Franklin TN with his son to customize bikes and share the stories of riders while bringing the riding community in middle Tennessee together. John's heart for ministry and people is all throughout this interview. His passion for God and being obedie

JOURNEY // That's exactly what we unpack in Episode 68 with Jonathan Cain. After decades of traveling the world with one of the most prolific rock bands of all time, Journey, Jonathan Cain sits down with Reverse Podcast hosts Brenton Miles and Bryant Urich to share the history of his musical career, faith, and new ventures to come. This episode was recorded at Addiction Studios in Nashville, TN in October of 2016 just before the release of Jonathan's new album "What God Want's To Hear" - Released October 21, 2016.  If you are a creative person, and want to be inspired... listen to this episode. It's full of stories, heart, and creative insights that are sure to give you the adrenaline rush you need in your creative "journey".  Jonathan Cain online: http://www.jonathancainmusic.com Jonathan Cain's new record: https://goo.gl/eumteP

In episode 67, Bryant and Diego unpack the idea of being a creative that is disciplined. It's not always highest on our list of skills as creative people, but it's of utmost importance. No matter what field you're in, you won't' get anywhere without understanding discipline and the importance of setting and achieving goals. It takes determination and hard work to come out on top, but taking a reverse look into the lives of other creatives can shed some light on what it means to be disciplined and successful while still operating at your highest level creatively. Check the archives for past episodes with some amazing creatives that share their tips on thriving with discipline. ⏪

In episode 65, Bryant discusses the importance of believing in yourself. There comes a time in the life of every creative when you have to make a decision. You have to decide if you really believe in yourself, or if you're going to listen to the voices of the nay sayers and people that don't want to see you succeed. It's hard enough to be a creative, do yourself a favor and ask yourself the question, "Do I really believe in what I'm doing?" When you finally answer that question, you'll have the power to see through to your true creative destiny. ⏪

In Episode 66, Brenton and Bryant sit down with Nashville visual artist, Brian Wooden. Brian is an amazing visual artist, painter, musician, and animator. We unpack his creative journey thus far, and find out what it means to be successful. For more info on Brian, visit his instagram page - www.instagram.com/brianwooden ⏪

In episode 64, Brenton and Bryant unpack the creative journey of Matt Bronleewe. Matt is a long-time Nashville based producer and songwriter. Originally from a small town in Kansas, Matt always had a strong passion for music. He grew up playing guitar and listening to 80's hair bands which caused him to be "that guitar player kid" in his small town high school. While in college, he met Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell and Stephen Mason. Together the four of them formed the group Jars of Clay, named after a verse in the Bible. The group began performing around their college and later recorded their debut demo album Frail. Following the demo's release, the group's fame spread, and they were approached by Christian record label Essential Records to record a full-length studio album.  Matt was married in August 1994 and lived for one year in Sterling, IL where he continued to work on his studies. In the summer of 1995, Matt was invited to reenter the world of music when another Greenville College student, Sarah Jahn

In episode 63, Brenton and Bryant discuss the importance of celebrating even the smallest of wins. In football, imagine if there were no first downs. Everyone would be launching massive passes and trying to run 100 yards on every single play. It would be madness, and no one would hardly ever score. So, why do we set ourselves up that way as creative people? When we don't celebrate the small victories, we forfeit the opportunity to see and appreciate our progress along the way. ⏪

In Episode 62, Brenton and Bryant take a reverse look into the life of artist, songwriter, and producer, Audrey Assad. Audrey is the daughter of a Syrian refugee, an author, speaker, producer, and critically lauded songwriter and musician. She releases music she calls “soundtracks for prayer” on the label Fortunate Fall Records, which she co-owns with her husband. She is also one half of the pop band LEVV, whose debut EP peeked at #17 on the iTunes Alternative chart. Her first solo album was released by Sparrow Records and was awarded the iTunes Christian Breakthrough Album of the Year in 2010 as she went on to be nominated for two Dove Awards. That same year, she sang her song “Winter Snow” on Chris Tomlin’s certified Gold record “Glory in the Highest.” In 2013, Audrey set out on her own. Thanks to a devoted and tight-knit fanbase, she raised over $40,000 in 50 hours for an independent record on Kickstarter. The resulting album, Fortunate Fall, received many accolades and quickly became a fan favorite- with

In Episode 61, Brenton and Diego talk about the importance of keeping your eye on the goal. As creatives, it's easy to get your eye off of the goal and not achieve what you originally set out to accomplish. It's easy to get distracted and not ever reach your full potential. Just like keeping your eye on the ball, you've got to stay focused on the goal if you want to achieve true success. ⏪

In episode 60, we pause from our normal flow of interviews to say... THANK YOU! We can't even believe that we're putting out our 60th episode this weekend and we owe it all to you! Every time you listen to an episode it inspires us to keep on pursuing creativity and moving forward in the pursuit of success. These first 60 episodes have been an absolute blast to put together, and we're taking the Revere Podcast to a whole new level in the coming months. Thanks for jumping on board, being a part of the conversation, and spending time with us each and every week.  This week, we turn to you - "If you could reverse to a moment that changed everything for you creatively and replay that moment for the world to see, what would it be?"  Email us at info@reversepodcast.com or reach out to us on the social webs! We would love nothing more than to hear your story and share it. ⏪

In Episode 59, Bryant and Diego talk about the importance of owning it. There's always a temptation to give an unnecessary insecure disclaimer when sharing your art with others. Creating art is vulnerable. There's no way around it, unless you're creating from a place that's not real and not authentic. It's easy to get "demo-itis" where you treat everything as a "demo" and don't really put your full 100% into each project. Create like you're giving everything you've got and don't treat anything like a demo. ⏪

In Episode 58, Brenton and Bryant sit down with local Nashville singer/songwriter, Callie Hopper. Callie is a 20 year old singer/songwriter with Nashville roots, and is making waves with the release of her second album “Out of the Shadows.” In this partnership with band member/co-writer Chad Alexander and producer Ryan Speakman, a refreshing blend of genres is displayed, including folk, pop, rock, and country influences. Callie’s voice is soft and haunting, with a hint of sharpness and attitude, and her lyrics risk vulnerability, stepping into topics from love and dreams, to loss and betrayal. Callie is a SESAC affiliate and has been featured at countless venues including Mercy Lounge, The Bluebird Café, The Listening Room, Puckett’s, and dozens of other local hotspots. Callie’s vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and passionate performance pull you in, luring you to connect on a deeper level and bringing a sense of satisfaction to the soul. ⏪ For more information about Callie, visit www.calliehopper.com

In episode 57, Brenton & Bryant discuss the phrase "Everything Affects Everything"... a phrase once picked up by a guitar tech for Phil Keaggy. When intunating a guitar, every little tweak affects another subtlety somewhere else... getting it right takes time, and a natural understanding and a certain "feel". In anything else creatively, it's the same way. Everything affects everything. For more, visit www.reversepodcast.com

In episode 56, Brenton and Bryant take a reverse look into the life of Nate Dugger. Nate is a session guitar player in Nashville, and a founding member of the band Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors. Since college, Nate and Drew have been making music together and have toured the world with some of the biggest artists in the industry. Their latest album "Medicine" put them on the map as a band, and has some of the best songwriting and musicality out today. Nate is also striving to reach the goal of having the most instagram followers on an account with zero pictures, so join the cause and follow Nate on social. ⏪ For more info about Nate and his band check out www.drewholcomb.com

In Episode 55, Brenton and Bryant discuss the PERFECT situation. Unfortunately, that really isn't even a thing. There will never be a "perfect" situation. As creatives, it's easy for us to dream and idealize how we want a situation or outcome to be, but it's more about what we make out of bad or mediocre situation than conceptualizing the perfect one. ⏪ For more information and past episodes, visit www.reversepodcast.com

In episode 54, Brenton and Bryant sit down with a full band for the first time ever on the Reverse Podcast. This band is fairly new to the touring scene, but their heart is evident in everything they do. They recently toured with Switchfoot and Lecrae, and are making their mark on the music industry at every show. The New Respects is composed of 4 young friends who love creating and making music together. The kind of music they create and play has it own genre, if you will. It's an authentic melting pot of music that captures each of their personalities, borrows from the genres of rock & roll, and pop with overlays of acoustic tones which translates into an inspiring blend of fresh, fun, and engaging music. They deliver truth in bars, notes, chords, measures, beats, and rhythms. Their hope is to reach the world with enjoyable music that crosses all boundaries. ⏪ For more about The New Respects, visit www.thenewrespects.com

In Episode 53, Brenton and Bryant unpack the importance of remembering the good times. We are huge fans of thinking backwards to move forward, but there's an aspect that we often times forget. It's so important to take time to remember the good times. It's the small victories that win the biggest wars and we need to celebrate even the smallest of wins. ⏪

In Episode 52, Brenton and Bryant get a chance to sit down with David Zach. David sings and writes for a band called Remedy Drive, and also spends time as a volunteer operative in Southeast Asia with The Exodus Road. They are a coalition of operatives that find and rescue victims of sex trafficking. Remedy Drive's latest recording is a concept album on counter trafficking and they’re doing everything they can to recruit ordinary people into the fight against modern day slavery. ⏪ For more info on David, follow him on social and check out https://davidmzach.wordpress.com