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how did i get here?

”Johnny Goudie is the Marc Maron of Austin music. The veteran singer/guitarist – best known for fronting early Nineties pop band Mr. Rocket Baby and, later, his major-label rock act, Goudie – stepped up to the microphone with a new intention in 2011 and launched the How Did I Get Here? podcast. Now 840-some episodes in, the hourlong, twice-weekly interview show gives the host a platform to really connect with his Austin music guests, not just on what’s happening in their careers, but also in the

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01:05:47

From The Vault - The Octopus Project, Episode 395...

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2025/07/11

Hello and welcome to How Did I Get Here? From The Vault! Today we go back to episode 395 for a great conversation with Austin's art-rockers, The Octopus Project originally released on July 14, 2015! Below are my original notes form the show. My guests for episode 395 is one of Austin's most innovative, creative and musically brilliant exports, The Octopus Project! Their score for the film, Kumiko: The Treasure Hunter comes out this week on vinyl. The movie is amazing and the score is absolutely

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DJ Cassandra

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2025/07/08

Hello friends. We have all been so saddened by the loss of life and destruction caused by last week's floods in central Texas. My heart goes out to all of those experiencing loss right now.Austin-based DJ/sound curator, composer/producer, pianist, educator, speaker, all-around creative, and winner of "Best DJ" in the 2025 Austin Music Awards, DJ Cassandra is my guest for episode 1502! We have a really inspiring conversation about her journey of empowerment, growing up in Texas and London, getting

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01:06:13

Waterloo Records

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2025/07/03

Hello friends and welcome to episode 1501! Austin's legendary Waterloo Records has been in the news a lot this year since John Kunz, who owned the store for over 40 years, sold it and the new owners are moving the Austin music hub up the street to a bigger and better location. Today I am joined by John Kunz and the new owners of Waterloo Records, Caren Kelleher, CEO of Gold Rush Vinyl and Austin entrepreneur, Trey Watson to talk about the history and future of Waterloo Records. This episode was also

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BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!

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2025/06/26

Hello friends! We have a big announcement for you today... How Did I Get Here? has partnered with Austin's state-of-the-art livestream concert venue and production studio, Purple Bee for our first livestream video podcast! The livestream takes place THIS Monday, June 30th at 7:15 pm CT. My guests will be the new owners of Austin's legendary Waterloo Records, Caren Kelleher and Trey Watson along with John Kunz, who owned it for 42 years and is still a partner. We'll be discussing the colorful

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01:02:47

Live At The Continental Club Gallery w/ Kelly Willis,...

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2025/06/24

Hello friends! Welcome to episode 1500 recorded live at The Continental Club Gallery on May, 20th 2025 with guests, Ray Prim, Kelly Willis, and Suzanna Choffel! On our first live show since 2019, Ray Prim talks about how I drive him crazy whenever we've played a songwriter-in-the-round, his journey as a songwriter, producer, and engineer, Kelly Willis talks about her all-star band, The Wonder Women of Country featuring Brennan Leigh and Melissa Carper, writing songs with Jules Shear and Chuck

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01:03:04

Episode 1499: Dave Prewitt Talks DaveFest 6!

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2025/06/20

Hello friends! Dave Prewitt has been shining a light on the Austin music scene for over 35 years with his television shows CapZeyeZ, RawTime, Dave TV and Texas Music TV. Dave is here to talk about DaveFest 6 a three day celebration of Austin music and fundraiser for a future documentary about his journey over the last 30 + years of videography. DaveFest 6 takes place next weekend Friday, 6/27, Saturday, 6/28, and Sunday, 6/29 at Kick Butt Coffee here in Austin featuring over 20 bands playing over

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Episode 1498: Sophia Warren

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2025/06/18

Hello friends! Austin based, alt-pop artist Sophia Warren is my guest for episode 1498! Sophia's latest EP, "Adesso", produced by Chris Coady (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, TV On The Radio) is available now on Universal Music Group Mexico wherever you get your jams. Here's the Linktree to connect with all things Sophia. We have a great conversation about Growing up isolated and in and out of hospitals since she was 5 years old due to a rare thyroid condition, how writing and playing music gave comfort and an

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01:29:41

Matt Lankes 1969-2025

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2025/06/17

Beloved Austin-based photographer and friend to all, Matt Lankes, passed away on Sunday. My heart goes out to his family and friends. Matt was a really sweet, gentle and loving man and loved by everyone who got to meet him. I met him 40 years ago when we were both at Austin High School and reconnected when I moved back to Austin in the early 90's. Matt came on the show last summer and we had a great, fun conversation about his journey. I feel very lucky to have known him. Rest in peace, old friend

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01:05:39

Episode 1497: The Good Wolf Experience

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2025/06/16

Hello friends! Brandon DeMaris, president of The Good Wolf Experience, a full-service event company that has just launched their ticketing company, is my guest for episode 1497! We've all seen ticket prices and fees go through the roof over the last 15 years due to a monopoly by TicketMaster/Live Nation. Well, The Good Wolf Experience is here to give folks an option with their new take on ticketing and give the big guys a run for their money. We have a great conversation about how the ticketing

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01:16:55

Episode 1496: Tucker Livingston

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2025/06/13

Hello friends! Austin-based singer-songwriter, Tucker Livingston Is my guest for episode 1496! Tucker Just moved back to Austin last year after living in India for 15 years studying South Indian Carnatic Music and he's back on the scene, playing shows and writing songs. We have a great conversation about coming up touring with his dad, legendary Texas artist and founding member of The Lost Gonzo Band, Bob Livingston, as U.S. Cultural Ambassadors, making his debut album with Mitch Watkins in 2005,

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01:15:08

Episode 1495: CARA

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2025/06/04

Hello friends! Corpus Christi born, L.A. and Austin based pop artist CARA is my guest for episode 1495! Her new album, The Kronicles, out early 2026, finds CARA working through the loss of her brother and mother just a year apart. Her latest single and video, "BLVD" is available now and her next single, "Tears" drops Friday, June 13th. Go to officialcara.com for music, videos, and more. We have a great conversation about picking up the pieces after her brother's death and mother's death a year

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01:37:20

Episode 1494: Matt Patterson

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2025/06/02

Hello friends! Austin-based drummer and actor Matt Patterson is my guest for episode 1494! You might know Matt from his many, many bands including Yacht Z (yacht rock tribute), Mock Lobster (B-52's tribute), FAB! (Beatles tribute), Pepperland Players (album tribute), and more. Matt and I have a great conversation about playing together in 1992, acting vs music, our shared love of poster art and artists, our relationship to heavy metal, we play a game of "yacht or nyacht", playing with the great

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01:12:38

Episode 1493: Los Desechos / Ben Jones Checks In...

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2025/05/30

Hello friends! John Dell, Jacob Rivera, and David Dalton from Austin, psychedelic Cumbia band, Los Desechos are my guests for episode 1493! Their new album, Cumbias Levantamuertos comes out on streaming and vinyl on July 15th and they'll be celebrating with release shows at Hotel Vegas and Antone's Records. Go to losdesechos.com for show dates, music, and more. Great convo. Plus, Ben Jones checks in about Night For The Iron Man: A Musical Fundraiser For Chris Gage taking place on Monday June 16th at

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01:05:39

Episode 1492: Michael Barnes

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2025/05/28

Hello friends! Journalist, author, and Austin treasure, Michael Barnes is my guest for episode 1492! Michael writes a column for the Austin American-Statesman about the city's people, places, and things. He's also written four volumes of "Indelible Austin", a book series that explores the link between old and new Austin. Click HERE to check out the book series. Michael and I have a great conversation about growing up in Houston, moving to Austin in the mid 80's for graduate school, some of his

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01:04:31

Episode 1491: We Are Blood Bays

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2025/05/26

Hello friends! Chip Keichline and Amy Blackard from Austin-based, psychedelic-Americana-noir band, We Are Blood Bays are my guests for episode 1491! Their latest album, the cinematic Wanderwest is available now wherever you stream or download music. They're celebrating the release of Wanderwest with a free release show here in Austin this Friday, May 30th at The Highball with special guests, Harvest Thieves and Coffee Sergeants. Go to wearebloodbays.com for show info, music, and more. We have a

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01:14:23

Episode 1490: Firefall Returns!

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2025/05/23

Hello friends! Jock Bartley from legendary 70's band Firefall returns to the show for episode 1490! Firefall's latest album, Friends And Family 2 is out today on Sunset Blvd. Records. Just like the first Friends And Family, Friends And Family 2, finds the band paying tribute to those relationships, the heady days of the pre-Internet music business, and some of the most enduring tunes ever penned. Go to firefallofficial.com for music, tour dates, merch, and more. Jock and I have a great conversation

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01:05:49

Episode 1489: West Texas Exiles 2025

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2025/05/21

Hello friends! Colin Gilmore and Marco Gutierrez from Austin-based Americana band, West Texas Exiles return to the show for episode 1489! Their new single, "Division" featuring Kelly Willis from their upcoming album 8000 Days (out Sept. 5) is available now wherever you stream or download music. They're playing some shows with Austin rockers Madam Radar this Thursday, 5/22 at The Heights Theater in Houston and Friday, 5/23 at The Kessler Theater in Dallas. Go to westtexasexiles.com for tour dates,

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01:33:22

Episode 1488: Nakia & The Never Not Now

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2025/05/19

Hello friends! Austin-based soul artist Nakia returns to the show for episode 1488! Nakia is back with a new band, Nakia & the Never Not Now and a new album, the electronic, Signal. Signal comes out on vinyl on May 30th and he's celebrating with a release show that same night at The Saxon Pub along with an instore at Waterloo Records as well. Go to nakia.net for show dates, music, and more. We have a great conversation about starting the recording of Signal on his own in his room and delving

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01:23:29

Episode 1487: Rival Waves 2025

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2025/05/16

Hello friends! Joel De La Garza from Austin alt-rock band with over 1 million plays on Spotify, Rival Waves returns to the show for episode 1487! Rival Waves just released their new single, "New Fear" a song that captures the psychological toll of digital dread in a society teetering on the edge. Go to rivalwaves.com for music, videos, show dates, and more. Joel and I have a great conversation about writing and recording "No Fear" in their own studio, Studio Lunar, great uses for A. I., his years

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01:02:45

Episode 1486: Brad Bond

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2025/05/14

Hello friends! Austin poster artist, Brad Bond is my guest for episode 1486! You might have seen Brad's posters, album covers, and design work for Bob Schneider, Restos, Jaimee Harris, Sun Radio, Cosmic Coffee, Bullfrog Botanicals, How Did I Get Here?, Madam Radar, Pat Byrne, and many more. Check out his work at bradbonddesign.com. Brad and I have a great conversation about Austin's rich history of poster art and artists, getting his start in art and music working for a label, group art shows, where

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