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Life is a Song

Rogue Media Network

In this podcast, get to know someone by the music that has shaped their life.

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53:32

JG Heidenheimer's Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2025/02/17

This week’s guest is JG Heidenheimer! JG is retired Navy officer and has traveled the world, met various presidents and did theatre in college with our host, Melissa. He loves music from TV shows, movies and theatre. Which ones? Listen to find out! Key moments: JG is a fan of the song “Suicide is Painless,” known as the theme song from M*A*S*H. The song has meaning in his life from both youth and his career in the Navy as an adult. Spotify

54:42

Mason's Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2025/02/10

We're going behind the scenes today with one of our editors and recording specialists from Rogue Media Network, Mason! He has a deep love of nu-metal and will not apologize for it and many of his favorite songs come from video games. He also gives extra answers of some of his musical favorites, because he knows this show almost as much as Melissa does!Key moments: Mason flips the mic and asks Melissa some questions and her thoughts on what albums she can listen to beginning to end. Spotify

61:46

Spencer Hankins’ Life is a Musical

Life is a Song ·

2025/01/20

He's back, but this time it's musical! Melissa's BFF Spencer is back but this time they're talking about songs from musical theatre. Sondheim, Andrew Lloyd Webber and his shared love of actor Anthony Rapp with Melissa. Listen for more show tunes and theatre stories in this week's episode.Key moments: The musical Chicago plays a huge part in Spencer and Melissa's friendship. Listen to learn the origins of their friendship. Spotify

48:24

Spencer Hankins’ Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2025/01/13

Spencer Hankins is this week's guest and is Melissa's OG BFF. He has a deep love of a Rick Roll, big memories with NKOTB and obsession with Prince. However, also has questions about Garth Brooks' Chris Gaines phase. Key moments: Dear Garth Brooks, why? Spencer and Melissa go deep into the Chris Gaines era of Brooks' career and have so many questions. Garth, give us a call. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/

55:24

Stan Green’s Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2025/01/06

This week’s guest Stan Green and I have talked music together for over twenty years…because he’s my brother-in-law! We talk about his Eminem phase, memories of the Christian singer Carmen and his love of Primus.Key moments: The song that reminds Stan of growing up involves treacherous car rides with his sister. Tune in for the song and full story! Spotify

54:07

Chuy Zarate’s Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/12/30

This week's guest is actor, director, writer and improviser, Chuy Zarate! Chuy discusses his deep love of Prince, memories connected to Schlitterbahn and how his family teases him about a Sheryl Crow Song Key moments: Chuy tells the story of how he did an interpretive dance to Lionel Richie’s “Hello” in 4th grade that was the show stopping finale to his school’s talent show. Spotify

59:31

Lauren Mikeal Weber’s Life is a Musical

Life is a Song ·

2024/12/23

This week’s episode is getting a little bit more musical! Guest Lauren Mikeal Weber is a professional actress, vocalist and professor of musical theatre so all her answers come from the Great White Way and beyond! Tune in for a little taste of Broadway on this week’s episode. Key moments: Laura Benanti’s one-woman show brought Lauren to tears as every song spoke to Lauren personally. Tune in to find out which song made her list. Spotify

54:11

Liner Notes; Holiday songs

Life is a Song ·

2024/12/16

45:50

Libby Smith's Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/12/09

This week's guest Libby Smith is an insurance expert, singer and one of Melissa's closest friends. Libby's list features a diverse group of artists including Nirvana, Josh Abbott Band, DC Talk and more. Key moments: Joy to the World as a funeral song? Irony, humor and joy are Libby's vibes and she's chosen that song for her list. Also, why do people put "Hallelujah" and "A Few of My Favorite Things" on Christmas playlists? THEY AREN'T HOLIDAY SONGS!!! Spotify

64:36

Kelly Lilljedahl's Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/12/02

Kelly Lilljedahl is this week's guest! He has a deep love of live music, attending 17 Austin City Limit festivals and counting, as well has attended too many live shows to count with our host Melissa. His list features Prince, Queen and Matt and Kim (whom he and Melissa have seen in concert 7 times together). Key moments: One features a chat about Crystal Gayle and her sister Loretta Lynn: Loretta has sass and Crystal has class. Another is a lengthy chat on Kelly and Melissa's deep love of Matt &

50:01

Chris Potter’s Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/11/18

This week’s guest is Chris Potter! Chris is a former radio DJ and a current Twitch streamer, and his experience with the music industry goes back decades from interviewing musicians, spinning tunes and getting a behind-the-scene stage view at concerts. His life features songs for Chicago, Jimmy Buffett and Barenaked Ladies. Tune in to hear more of Chris’s life!Spotify

62:26

Alice Green’s Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/11/11

It’s our 25th episode and our guest is my wife of (almost) 25 years - Alice Green! Alice wears many hats (bassist, video editor, web designer, graphic designer, etc.) and her music tastes showcase that. From the Beatles to Limp Biskit to Kermit the Frog, Alice’s list is as eclectic as she is. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1UBz0lYHh3G6WGpKghNuTy?si=6az9rZrMTyqc4O5asfz0-w&pi=u-d9m4JFegSiqE

68:44

Pete Mitchell’s Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/11/04

44:24

Sheridan Vasquez’s Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/10/28

This week's guest is Sheridan Vasquez from Rogue Media Music! Besides interviewing musicians, organizing live shows and hosting her own podcast, Sheridan's love of music is very music influenced by metal, with a bit of pop and classic rock. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3lXsOPHKGqndnXC9PVpTlN?si=M_Q2TGQyQN2ST1pwElSNSQ

29:07

David Corkill's Life is a Song...LIVE!

Life is a Song ·

2024/10/25

In this live recording of the show at the Performing Arts Community Center (PACC), we have it's executive director as our guest! He talks about how Pokemon, musicals and country songs shaped his life. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4EXdCGMu9lCFjLvbSUpHax?si=ezR3R4AZQA-2wMreeZMqaQ

56:07

Josh Beard’s Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/10/14

We're going behind the scenes today with one of our editors and recording specialists from Rogue Media Network, Josh Beard! Josh's life has been influenced by the music of his parents, video game and cartoon soundtracks and the love of a good parody song. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5vO4vr2xY5ufa6CAYe8rWT?si=OpZC_ER1Qba7MqFxTxSdCw

64:01

Kelsey and Robert's Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/09/30

This week's guests are Kelsey and Robert, hosts of You Must Be Thinking of Another Podcast, part of our Rogue Media Network family. Double the guests, double the fun and song choices including everything from Rock-a-Doodle and Pokemon to George Strait and Pink Floyd. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Q4oLUp1WoZF2jUQ5YvKN8?si=mV3uCRw6RGGCtBwYGZCdGQ

78:18

Paul Catalina’s Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/09/23

Paul Catalina from SicEm365 is on this week's episode not only prompting Melissa into baseball talk, but also chats about Elvis Presley, Foo Fighters and the beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Tune in to hear more! Key moments: Paul discusses how listening to 90s rap is not only a lesson in history, but also teaches us about culture and art. This highly educated chat morphs into a chat on Kendrick v. Drake. Spotify

58:56

Bart Cox’s Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/09/16

This week’s guest is Bart Cox whose upbringing in the 1970s-1980s was influenced by early MTV, SNL and the movies of that era. Bart talks of Willie Nelson, Michael Jackson, NWA, hair metal and more. Tune in to this week’s episode to remember a time when MTV actually played music videos! Key moments: Bart tells a story about his Dad listening to “The William Tell Overture” while waiting for Santa’s arrival on Christmas morning. :) Spotify

60:50

Charity Gaines' Life is a Song

Life is a Song ·

2024/09/09

Charity Gaines is one of the most talented vocalists in Texas and this week's guest. The first song she learned to sing was "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion and that sets the tone of of this episode and her life, plus a few pop songs, musicals and metal tunes. Key moments: Charity discusses how Jennifer Hudson's song "Invisible" personally relates to her in lyric and artist form. Get some tissues. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5tTHGmeNKrLQaHFQHg3rm3?si=18499ccfdc5d40b7

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