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Behind The Strings

Behind The Strings

A pod for the country music lover! Episodes with artists, songwriters and features "Q"D Up Next"! Q"D Up Next airs every Sunday evening on Q104 in Kansas City then appears here on the pod! Hosted by Tater, a dude that is obsessed with new country music, songwriters and the stories behind the songs! With over a decade in country radio, Tater has found himself actually writing songs & happy to share the songs that he"s loving and songs that shoulda been radio singles!

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01:24:29

Joshua Gleave

Behind The Strings ·

2025/04/25

Keepin' the KC Native trend going, we have Joshua Gleave on the pod! Joshua is an artist/producer/songwriter and his artist career is kickin' into high gear this year! He'll be releasing a handful of new ones this year! You can hear 2 of them on the this episode!

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00:55:17

Jillian Riscoe

Behind The Strings ·

2025/04/16

Kansas City native Jillian Riscoe joins the pod to share her musical journey along with hearing her own song "Decoration" on her hometown's country station - Q104

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01:03:00

The Most Valuable Lesson I learned From My Radio Career

Behind The Strings ·

2025/03/30

Why Would Someone Choose You? Give ppl an experience they can't get anywhere else.Give them one helluva good reason why then build from there.

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00:29:41

Is Your Content Emotionless?

Behind The Strings ·

2025/03/13

In this episode, I give tips that I've learned along the way to help your content/advertising game. If you're struggling and/or curious on how your content could be better, give it a listen. And as always, Thank You for listening!

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00:32:51

Building Your Community With Grouped

Behind The Strings ·

2025/02/22

This solo episode we discuss how you can build your community using a website/app called Grouped. Build a family/community that can help you grow and help support your vision. www.grouped.com and there is an app as well. Thank you for listening!

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01:20:45

Ethan Anderson - Part 2

Behind The Strings ·

2025/02/14

KC's own Ethan Anderson popped on for part 2 on the pod! We cover what he's been doing lately including plans for an exciting 2026! Thanks for being on the pod Ethan...AGAIN!

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01:33:11

Pat Ford

Behind The Strings ·

2025/02/06

Pat Ford is this week's guest. This Georgia native first discovered country music on his Dad's radio all the way over in Uganda. His passion for country music brought him from GA to Nashville recently. We dive into music, his journey and we hear some of his songs he's written since coming to TN. You can find him on IG (_patrickford) and plan on hearing his music in the future.

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02:02:45

Ben Klick

Behind The Strings ·

2025/01/31

Hailing from North of the border is Mr. Ben Klick! Ben is an artist/producer/guitar session player and songwriter! Ben and I have written more than a handful of songs together and we sit down to hear his journey. Ben also has a NEW song out now, "Whatcha Wanna Do"

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00:47:27

Landon Wells

Behind The Strings ·

2025/01/26

Landon WellsThis week we have a very talented young man on the pod, Landon Wells. We talk about his faith, his musical journey that has brought him from the scenic landscape of Oregon to Music City. He's currently a student at Belmont and has a wide array of talent. He can sing, play guitar, piano & produce music. Remember his name because you'll for sure see him in the future. Find him on socials - itslandon_wells

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00:58:51

2024 Review - Demos

Behind The Strings ·

2025/01/03

Taking a look back at some memorable songs that I was lucky enough to be a part of in 2024. Playing some demos and work tapes and giving some background on each and who I wrote them with. Hope you enjoy and if YOU want to be on an episode and play your demos, let's get it!Song List: Rebuild What happens at a honky tonk Numbers don't lie Bourbon or the Bible Stay with me tonight Whole world at our boots Summer memories Talk of the town Six hours til sunrise Light it up Happiness lies Poor Jack

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00:21:08

YOU Can Help Your Fav Artist

Behind The Strings ·

2024/11/04

I some times would get the question while at the radio station, "Why isn't this artist bigger?". So let's talk about how YOU can help your fav artist gain fans!

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00:57:07

Drew Dangerfield

Behind The Strings ·

2024/06/22

South Carolina native Drew Dangerfield joins the pod to tell us how he went from being a shy kid with his music to circling back to SC to record a live album that is currently out! Get on this episode then jam out to his new live album "5 Deep In a GMC"

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00:47:12

Ollie Joseph

Behind The Strings ·

2024/06/15

Randomly ran into Ollie Joseph one night in Midtown and spent some time talkin' music. I've been a fan before I met him & def. a bigger fan now that I've gotten to know him a little more during the episode! Find out more for yourself and enjoy this episode! You can stream his music everywhere!

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00:42:39

Noah Silver

Behind The Strings ·

2024/06/09

Noah Silver on "Why Music?" and the powerful effect of Musicians On Call.

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00:36:14

Ethan Anderson

Behind The Strings ·

2024/05/15

KC Native Ethan Anderson shares his story on "Why Music?". I asked him this question and the story he tells is one that blew me away. No spoilers, listen and you'll see what I'm saying. Thank You Ethan for sharing and being on the podcast, man, it was an honor.

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00:32:30

Why Move To Nashville?

Behind The Strings ·

2024/04/22

Why did I feel the need to up and move to Nashville?

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00:06:25

Episode 15 - Kix Brooks

Behind The Strings ·

2023/05/21

Episode Fifteen with the one & only Kix brooksI was able to catch up with one half of Brooks & Dunn before they kicked off their Reboot 2023 tour in Kansas City. This is the whole interview the day before the show at T-Mobile Center in the heart of KC. Kix Brooks is a legend and he's a very generous guy for spending a few minutes with me.

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00:45:05

Episode 12 - CJ Solar

Behind The Strings ·

2022/11/28

Episode Twelve - CJ Solar As CJ Solar was loading up his equipment on stage of Tin Roof in Kansas City, I snagged him away to do a podcast episode! Find out the stories behind mega hits "Up Down" by Morgan Wallen Feat. FGL and break out song "Some Girls" by Jameson Rodgers. We discuss his sound & writing, also does he like pineapple on pizza? CJ Solar's single "All I Can Think About Lately" is currently on the charts and we find out why it took nearly 7 years for it to happen. Thanks for

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00:18:15

Episode 11 - Parmalee

Behind The Strings ·

2021/09/24

EPISODE ELEVEN - PARMALEE After crashing into the country scene with their hit song "Carolina" in 2013, Parmalee have found themselves at the top of the charts again in 2021. Their song "Just The Way" featuring Blanco Brown is a certified platinum country/pop mega hit. It's featured on their album 'For You' that was released in July. Our station Q104 is one of the first stations in the country to play their new single "Take My Name" & I think it's gonna be another smash. We talk how they came

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00:27:09

Episode 10 - Jordan Davis

Behind The Strings ·

2021/08/23

Been a while! Episode Ten with the bearded one - Jordan Davis Tater got to catch up with Jordan Davis while he stopped in KC. Hopped on the tour bus and got in a great episode. We talked life during quarantine, fatherhood, new music that's coming and his newest single "Buy Dirt". We also chatted about football (Tater and Jordan are Saints fans) and we find out why Jordan thinks Patrick Mahomes is the best football player in the NFL.

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