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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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00:47:25

The Stapleton Effect

Behind The Strings ·

2026/01/17

How can a songwriter release their own songs and become successful? Chris Stapleton did it, could YOU? Maybe it's an idea you've had. Talk about his start in writing/artistry, choosing radio singles & how finding your audience takes time but it's worth it!

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00:46:09

Criticism & Validation

Behind The Strings ·

2026/01/08

Both are something you're gonna have to deal with when chasing down an artist/songwriting career. How to do with them? Plus, I'll share what I've personally dealt with. Thanks for listening!

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00:39:12

Breaking Down My Next Single

Behind The Strings ·

2025/12/29

Let's break down my next single "Like There's No Tomorrow". Recorded this episode over Christmas break in Kansas City. I dive into the idea/concept, break down the lyrics and how the song was made. Thanks for listening!

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00:36:57

Your Superpower is YOU

Behind The Strings ·

2025/12/12

Wish you had superpowers? Well ya do... it's being YOU. We might not feel like we have anything good to offer at times but you ALWAYS do. Just being YOU is enough bc you have something that NO ONE else has. Embrace that.

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00:38:29

One Sentence Can Change Everything

Behind The Strings ·

2025/12/02

First off, Thank You for showing support, listening, streaming, saying it to me, on socials, THANK YOU! I'm very grateful. One sentence can change EVERYTHING for yourself and others. Also, stay delusional that things will happen for you!

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00:49:35

No One Cares... (Yes, they do)

Behind The Strings ·

2025/11/20

2 part topic: No One Cares & You Don't Have To Do What Everyone Else Is Doing. No one cares about what you're doing as much as you do, which is OK. That's not a bad thing! 2nd part: If you're a creator, your social media doesn't have to be just like everyone else. Make it your own!

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01:01:54

I'm An Artist Now?

Behind The Strings ·

2025/11/11

Let's break down my debut single "Out Of A Dream" ! The inspiration behind the song, lyrics line by line and how it was produced (shout out Landon Magee)! Also, how I even got to the point of wanting to become an artist!

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01:53:11

Man Of Many Talents: Brailey Jones

Behind The Strings ·

2025/11/04

This guest is currently in radio (KYGO Denver), a music publisher and in the know with what's going on with country music today. His name? Brailey Jones. We break open the world of radio, publishing, master points, artists/songs & streaming/radio royalties. Get in where you fit in with this episode! Thanks for listening!

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00:35:07

ARTISTS: How To Activate Your "Beach Kenny"

Behind The Strings ·

2025/10/28

I saw an interview about how Kenny Chesney said he had a 'Greatest Hits' album out but nobody knew who he was. They knew the songs he sang but not HIM. I believe when he started the "Beach Kenny" era, it changed everything for him. For the better or worse? Find out in this new episode!

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01:28:17

How Do Artists Today Develop a Following? With Ross...

Behind The Strings ·

2025/10/21

This question was asked by my buddy and guest on the episode, Ross Taylor. Ross and I usually text back & forth about music. Ross is a HUGE fan of music and has some experience with Nashville and the music industry. Find out the answer to the question in the episode!

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00:52:17

WTF Is Wrong With Radio?

Behind The Strings ·

2025/10/14

No Bashing here but this may be something you hear. Let's do a deeeeep dive into songs on radio, charts, recordings/copyright and why some songs get added to radio yet not radio play?

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00:23:12

World Building

Behind The Strings ·

2025/09/29

Artists: World Building is something ALL of you can do. Taylor Swift is the pinnacle of this, she's actually built a Universe. Invite fans into your world and let them be apart of YOU building it step by step. Have an idea of where you see yourself in 5, 10 years and build it!

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00:24:32

"Where Is The New Music???"

Behind The Strings ·

2025/09/25

Fans are asking when new music will be dropped even though an album was just released. Is that telling us something? Should the ways of dropping albums change? Should artists just release singles? What should happen? Find out in this new episode! Thanks for listening!

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00:38:12

Got What You Wanted But Not Good Enough

Behind The Strings ·

2025/09/20

I open up personally about my current state of mind & how certain events in my life have shaped me to who I am. Then discuss how you can create the FOMO that could change your career!

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00:34:46

But I Don't Wanna Do TikTok...

Behind The Strings ·

2025/09/13

Don't wanna go TikTok or Instagram? Well if you wanted to market your product aka songs back in the day, it would be A LOT different and difficult. How? Find out in this episode!

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00:31:03

What's Old Is New

Behind The Strings ·

2025/09/04

What does the title of this episode even mean? A song that is old to you is new to someone that has never heard it. I dive into that AND radio single plays

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00:21:05

Is Talent Enough?

Behind The Strings ·

2025/08/26

I've been thinkin' about this topic and it was brought up on the Stephan Hogan Podcast with guest Lee Krabel from SMACKSongs... Is Talent Enough?

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00:23:40

Reflection + Gratitude

Behind The Strings ·

2025/08/21

National Radio Day had me reflecting on the past and what that has done to alter my future

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00:19:53

Am I Good Enough?

Behind The Strings ·

2025/08/12

Impostor Syndrome - a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their skills, talents, or accomplishments and have a persistent, often internalized fear of being exposed as a fraud.Have you ever doubted yourself? We all have but you don't have to in every situation. Let's talk more in the pod!

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00:17:10

Your vision is YOURS

Behind The Strings ·

2025/07/29

A quick episode about keeping your vision YOURS

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