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The Hook and Bridge Podcast

Hook and Bridge

Welcome to The Hook and Bridge Podcast! Join hosts Harley, Taylor, and Lindsey on a captivating journey through the world of music. From engaging interviews with famous musicians to hilarious games, top 10 music lists, and comedic banter, we"ll keep you entertained and craving more. Discover the stories behind your favorite songs, explore music trivia, and find new artists across genres. Whether you"re a die-hard music aficionado, a trivia guru, or seeking a good laugh, our podcast is your go-to

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All Episodes

68:48

Music's Biggest Moments in 2025!

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/12/22

Send in your music story! It’s amazing how a show grows up. We started with wobbly mics and chaotic intros; now we’re three and a half years in, juggling season three plans, holiday chaos, and a creator workflow that actually works most days. The conversation opens with gratitude and candor—what lasting commitment feels like when the calendar fills with family visits, three different Christmas dinners, and a sleep schedule that doesn’t. We talk numbers without bragging and gear without gateke...

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75:33

Top 10 Songs Everyone Knows the Words to!

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/12/15

Send in your music story! Ever watch a stranger melt down in public and wonder what the right response should be? We start with a jaw-dropping Walmart story—complete with aisle-side outrage and a hero repeating “why are you mad?”—and turn it into a bigger conversation about empathy, language barriers, and how to keep your dignity when everything feels loud. No lectures, just honest debate about patience, translation apps, and the tiny choices that make life easier for everyone. From there, w...

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59:55

Taylors Big Beautiful Show!

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/12/10

Send in your music story! A birthday crown, a Charizard Loungefly, and a brand‑new Switch 2 set the stage for a wild ride through shiny hunts, DLC megas, and the strange magic of pacing a game you love. We get honest about Pokemon Legends ZA: the fun of guaranteed shinies, the feel of the world, and why the journey beats the postgame grind. Then the bombshells: DLC teases with Mega Chimecho, Mega Basculegion‑style reveals, Lucario Z, and a level cap blasting past 100 for the first time in 30 ...

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75:04

Love, Loss, And Finding “God Boy” an Interview with...

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/12/02

Send in your music story! A church kid with a four-year-old’s guitar and a head full of melodies grows into an artist who threads love, doubt, and faith into a tight, modern pop record—this conversation with Ryan Woods brings that journey to life. We explore how God Boy is more than a title; it’s a lens for understanding infatuation, heartbreak, and the freeing moment when you accept your agency. From the shimmering rework of Loving You in the track two slot to the pulsing honesty of Gun in t...

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48:20

Interview with "A New Violet"

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/11/25

Send in your music story! Ever want to throw a bag in the car, leave the stale routine behind, and floor it toward something that feels alive again? That’s the pulse beating through our conversation with Beth from A New Violet—a rock vocalist with a punk heart—fresh off the electricity of Warped Tour and deep in the craft of songs that move fast, hit hard, and actually say something. We dive into 66, a highway anthem that doubles as a personal dare: escape the four walls, grab the person who...

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54:24

Chained Saint: Bringing 80s Metal Back!

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/11/17

Send in your music story! A metal icon noticed them first, but the story gets louder from there. We’re sitting with Chained Saint—teens with vintage swagger and modern force—unpacking how a Halford nod, a garage education, and a ruthless love of riffs turned into songs that hit like a live amp. We get into the DNA of their sound: Sepultura’s gravity, Pantera’s bite, and that Rush sheen hiding in the chorusy leads. Ethan breaks down a no-frills rig built around a JCM 800, Tube Screamer punch,...

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64:33

Ultimate 90s Trivia Championship with Like Ghosts

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Send in your music story! The volume’s up and the lane’s wide open: Like Ghosts return with a sound that folds bright synths into crunching guitars and somehow makes heartbreak feel like a victory lap. We sit down to map the jump from viral covers to original anthems, unpack why Wish You The Best leans further into pop and EDM without losing its punch, and trace the throughline that connects Better Now to the band’s next chapter. On tour, the new cuts didn’t just work—they ignited the room. ...

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57:20

4th Annual Halloween Show!

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/10/31

Send in your music story! A new studio, a baby in a duck costume, and a camera with a mind of its own—our fourth annual Halloween special brings joyful chaos and a whole lot of heart. We kick off in full costume as our musician alter-egos and end up trading real fandom takes that might ruffle a few feathers. Jelly Roll goes from bit to genuine respect, and our Eminem debate moves from the Slim Shady era to the lyric craftsmanship of Stan and Mockingbird. We also revisit Avril Lavigne’s early ...

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66:39

From Womb Kicks To 90s Grit: LaureNicole’s Rock Story

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Send in your music story! A name that sounds like a solo act but moves like a band: Lauren Nicole joins us to unpack how a family-first rock project found its voice in 90s alt grit, pop clarity, and the kind of bridges that turn songs into memories. From kicking in the womb to Springsteen’s beat to taking the stage at eleven, Lauren’s path blends fearless beginnings with a modern, DIY engine—co-producing with her drummer husband, Jim, and partnering with veteran producer Dick Hodgin to drop j...

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65:06

Whose The Hottest? Part 2 / Seether Concert Recap

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/10/20

Send in your music story! A new logo, a crowded week, and a sprint from the gym set the stage for a sharp left turn: what happens when a customer snaps their fingers like you’re the help? We unpack the small humiliations of service work, the weirdness of tip culture, and the simple grace of eye contact and patience. Then we pivot to pure joy: a full review of The Dome in Virginia Beach—parking that actually works, fast entry, immersive lighting on every level, and a surprise P.O.D. set that j...

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94:08

Taylor Quits???

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/10/05

Send in your music story! This week Taylor quits the show? If you know you know. Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio version head over to our Youtube for video content! Follow the Instagram for special content and weekly updates. Check out our website and leave us a voice message to be heard on the show or find out more about the guests! Ever wanted to start your ...

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81:46

Whose the Hottest? Musician Bracket Breakdown

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Send in your music story! This week Harley, Chris and Taylor discuss things going on in their weeks and in the world. Harley shows off some of his prized possessions in his record collection and then the gang sits down and goes over this fun music bracket to determine who the hottest is! Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio version head over to our Youtube for video...

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65:33

Now That's A Clip! : Forrest Day Interview

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/09/23

Send in your music story! This week we sit down with the incredibly talented Forrest Day to discuss his long standing career in the music industry and his new album "Right Time" set to release on October 10th! The album is truly amazing with well crafted melodies to fit into Forrest's exceptionally deep lyrics. Every piece meticulously chosen for this work of art you wont want to miss this one! Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Plea...

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76:41

Therapy of Music: Horizon Point Interview

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Send in your music story! This week we sit down with this incredible up and coming Ska band with just the right amount of Pop-Punk influence! We discuss some real deep mental health awareness and how important it is to have these elements within the writing. After that hang out with us as we dive into videogame talk! Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio version head over ...

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48:33

Ryan Cabrera: The Joys of Fatherhood

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Send in your music story! This week Host Harley had the awesome privilege to sit down again with the one and only Ryan Cabrera. They discuss what its like as new fathers, Ryan's intense tour schedule, and the new updated release of "On the Way Down" in collaboration with Like Ghosts! A truly wholesome interview followed by an exciting music guessing game! Check out Ryan Cabrera: https://ryancabrera.com/ Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the ...

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79:35

Top 10 Non Instrumental Videogame Soundtracks

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Send in your music story! This week we are nerding out with an hour of videogame talk! We discuss our videogame history and some of our favorites and then we breakdown the Top 10 Videogame Soundtracks that are REAL songs not instrumentals. This list was our new producer Chris's first list and it was a great one with very specific criteria! You wont want to miss this one!! Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate...

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73:14

90s Kids Shit: Like Ghosts Interview

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Send in your music story! This week we have the privilege of sitting down with the incredible band Like Ghosts to discuss their lengthy career in the Pop-Punk genre! From covers that drop panties to Originals that get you hyped we talk it all! As children of the 90s we also dive into some of our favorite childhood memories! Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio version hea...

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62:04

Dan Whitesides of The Used: Celebrating 25 years!

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Send in your music story! This week we have the privilege of sitting down with a true legend in the industry! Dan Whitesides of the Used joins the show to discuss his incredible career from the beginning to now celebrating 25 years of the Used. We discuss the potential new album that the band will be working on as well as the current tour! After that we play a great round of "Whose Musician Is It Anyways!". Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support ...

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60:23

The Story of Rush - Nikkiesha McLeod

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/08/13

Send in your music story! This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with new up and coming artist Nikkiesha McLeod to discuss their new song Rush. Their story is one filled with intrigue art and pain learn with us from this Trinidad native artist and be sure to check out Rush available now wherever you listen to music! Check out our Youtube and Instagram! Check out our Website! Become a member! Support the show Please give us a quick rate and review. If you enjoyed the audio version head...

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63:48

The Art side of Music: Chavar Dontae

The Hook and Bridge Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Send in your music story! Interview with Chavar Dontae – The Art of Standing Out In this episode of The Hook and Bridge Podcast, host Harley sits down with genre-bending artist Chavar Dontae to talk all things music, creativity, and identity. Known for his bold sound and visual storytelling, Chavar opens up about the artistic process behind his latest EP, "Too Much," and how his unique style has evolved over the years. From blending genres to building a loyal underground following, Chavar sha...

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