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Everybody Sucks

David Borys and Franky C

Colleen Francis aka "Franky C" and David Borys co-host this bi-weekly music podcast exploring the tragedies and triumphs of the long journey from amateur to professional. Each episode is an interview with someone working in the music industry, from writers and artists, to producers and industry taste-makers. Sometimes our guests have hits to their names and sometimes they are behind-the-scenes professionals just grinding it out still in search of their big break. Each episode begins with an early

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16:45

Season 1 Finale! Reflections on Deric Ruttan

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/11/28

In the final episode of Season 1 Dave and Franky reflect on some of the highlights from the inaugural season of Everybody Sucks while teasing about the great guests to come for Season 2 and wish everyone a happy holidays and a happy new year!!Everybody Sucks - @theeverybodysuckspodcastDavid Borys – @davegotsinstaFranky C - @itsmefrankyc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:17

Deric Ruttan Climbs the Mountain Part 2

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/11/21

In Part 2 Franky and Dave continue their amazing chat with Deric Ruttan in the season 1 finale. Deric is a Grammy nominated Nashville based singer/songwriter and Canadian country music artist. The writer of multiple US Billboard Top 10 country singles – including 5 #1 songs. Originally from Braceridge, Ontario Deric moved to Nashville as a young man to pursue both his career as an artist and songwriter. Deric has had songs recorded by Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, Tim McGraw,

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39:59

Deric Ruttan Climbs the Mountain Part 1

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/11/14

In part one of this two-part special Dave and Franky interview the incredible artist/songwriter Deric Ruttan. DR is a Grammy nominated Nashville based singer/songwriter and Canadian country music artist. The writer of multiple US Billboard Top 10 country singles – including 5 #1 songs. Originally from Braceridge, Ontario Deric moved to Nashville as a young man to pursue both his career as an artist and songwriter. Deric has had songs recorded by Eric Church, Jason Aldean, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs,

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27:59

Reflections on Brand Sidoryk

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/11/07

On this week’s reflections episode Franky and Dave chat about:Dave’s recent cut 0:20Easyby Cat FlintEmily Shackleton at the Blue Bird 1:30Taylor Swift’s ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ 7:00Labels renegotiating deals 0830Spotify attempting to rework streaming pay-out model 12:10Brandi Sidoryk 22:00Things I Wish Didn’t Knowby Nice HorseSocialsBrandi Sidoryk – INSTA @brandisidoryk ; @nicehorsemusicEverybody Sucks - INSTA @theeverybodysuckspodcastDavid Borys – INSTA @davegotsinsta TWITTER @dborysmusicFranky C

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44:41

Brandi Sidoryk Watches Dogs

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/10/31

Brandi Sidoryk is a Calgary songwriter, live performer, and musician, and is a member of the all-female CCMA and WCMA award-winning band Nice Horse.Brandi’s songs have appeared in film, TV, and commercials, including the theme song for popular Korean series “Hello, My Twenties” (Netflix). She was featured at the 2019 CCMA Songwriter Series, and was the 2020 Calgary Public Library Songwriter in Residence. As a primary writer for Nice Horse, her songs have twice won Country Music Recording of the Year

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27:12

Reflections on Aaron Pritchett

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/10/24

On this week’s reflections episode Franky and Dave chat about:David’s nomination by the BCCMA for songwriter of the year 0:50 Feature song “If This is Love” - writers – Taylor-Rae, David Borys, Bobbi Smith, Dan SwinimerFranky C’s new artist project, FRANCIS 2:34Taylor Swift’s new music documentary 4:00Theater etiquette while watching T-Swift’s concert doc 5:15Taylor Swift revolutionising distribution 6:10Maren Morris and Ryan Hurd divorce 11:20Billboard’s Top Pop Song of all time survey 14:05Aaron

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59:07

Aaron Pritchett Remembers the Moments

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/10/17

Aaron Pritchett remains one of the leading entertainers in the Canadian Country Music industry and shows no signs of slowing down any time soon!With several decades of experience on stages of all sizes, playing to crowds big and small, Aaron has consistently put on the same country/rock fuelled shows night in, night out.Pritchett’s mantra has always been, “make the crowd feel like they’re on stage with us and that we’re out there with them. One big party with friends. The goal is to take ourselves

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21:25

Reflections on Kali J

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/10/10

On this week’s reflections episode Franky and Dave chat about:Writing two songs in one session 1:25Franky’s attendance at the Nashville Songwriter Awards 2:42Their views on the song “Wait in the Truck” 3:50How much they both love Lainey Wilson 6:42Country singer Adam Mac 7:19Artificial intelligence in modern music 10:15(Neighbours ft. Grimes AI “Workout Tape”)How we love David Israelite 15:56Our incredible chat with Kali J 17:00SocialsAdam Mac – INSTA @adammacmusicDavid Israelite – INSTA

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35:58

Kali J Plays the Dulcimer

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/10/03

The world of ‘sync’ is often one of the least understood realms within the wide world of music. The ability to get a song placed (or ‘synced’) on a commercial or in a film or on tv is an art unto itself. Our guest today is one of the hottest ‘sync’ artists working in the business.Kali J is a fast rising, independent pop and sync artist. No stranger to national campaigns, her efforts have earned her over 400 placements with brands such as: Coke, Comcast, Pepsi, Liquid I.V., Google, Samsung, Verizon,

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23:03

Reflections on Troy Samson

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/09/26

In this reflections episode Dave and Franky discuss:jury duty 0:30OUDi's nomination at the CCMAs 3:20the Canadian Country Music Awards 4:05Maren Morris leaving country music 4:56The Jann Wenner controversy 10:50Our interview with Troy Samson 17:15 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:03

Troy Samson Wears All the Hats

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/09/19

Troy Samson aka Madlucky is a pop songwriter, topliner and music producer based in Vancouver, Canada.He has co-written and/or produced songs with Armin Van Buuren, Nicky Romero, Simon Ward, The Strumbellas, Kelly Rowland, Olivia Penalva, Maggie Szabo,soul Decision, Smash Mouth, and many more.He’s been published w/ Reliant Music, Kobalt Music, Hygnosis Music, Nettwerk One and Warner Chappell Music.Aside from writing and producing, he also currently works as A&R | Production at Reliant Music.With

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27:28

Reflections on Tyson Leslie

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/09/12

Dave and Franky reflect on The Rolling Stones announcing new music (1:10), our aging musical heroes (3:20), the passing of Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell (6;35), the loss of Jimmy Buffet (7:35), some good news for songwriter royalties (9:40), a shoutout to David Israelite (16:44), how Morgan Wade and Alanis Morissette gave us all the feels (17:06) and finally discuss the great interview with Tyson Leslie (23:00). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:40

Tyson Leslie Plays with his Heroes

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/09/05

Tyson Leslie has been playing professionally in clubs and venues all over the US and Globally since 1988.Originally from Kansas City by way of Greeley Colorado, Leslie migrated to Nashville to pursue his dream further to be in a touring act and upon living here three months, he landed the keyboard spot for 90s country superstar Tracy Lawrence.Previous to his tenure with Lawrence, he performed with Corey Taylor of the heavy metal juggernaut Slipknot and Stone Sour in 2008 to 2009. He has since been

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4:07

Reflections on Marty Dodson

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/08/29

Franky and Dave reflect on the amazing interview with legendary songwriter Marty Dodson. They talk about finding inspiration, that wild Kenny Chesney pitch story, and scratching the itch of meaningful writing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:21

Marty Dodson Writes from the Heart

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/08/22

Marty Dodson spent years as a youth minister, before making the daring choice to switch careers and chase the songwriting dream. Ten #1 songs and more than 150 cuts later, Marty has become one of the most accomplished writers in Nashville with notable hit singles such as"Fire It Up”by Joe Cocker,“Everybody Wants to Go to Heaven”by Kenny Chesney,“Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right” & “Let Me Down Easy”by Billy Currington. His songs have been recorded by numerous artists including: Blake Shelton,

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9:19

Reflections on Bobbi Smith

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/08/15

On this episode Franky and Dave celebrate our unofficial producer Andrew, catch up on how athletic we both are, then reflect on the great chat with Bobbi Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:28

Bobbi Smith's Year of Yes

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/08/08

Bobbi Smith has been a Canadian recording artist since she was 10 years old. Her first single “Sweetwater” became a controversial track but Bobbi’s career quickly took off as an era of “young country” was on the rise in the entertainment industry. Bobbi continued to release music all through her teens as a successful indie artist with several single releases charting in the Top 50, Top 40 and her highest charting song as a solo artist at #22 on Canada’s national BDS charts.Today Bobbi is as busy as

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15:41

Reflections on Michael August

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/08/01

Franky and David chat about Franky's recent professional move, the Miranda Lambert/selfie controversy, email salutations, and then reflect on the recent episode with Michael August covering the birth of Franky C, networking, musicals, the importance of a supportive partner, and then Franky drops her own musical related bomb. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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45:34

Michael August Emails Everyone

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/07/25

Michael August is an American singer, songwriter, and producer — born and raised in Cherry Hill, NJ — currently based out of Nashville, Tennessee.Most recently, Michael co-wroteCraig Morgan’s radio single, “How You Make A Man”. He also co-wrote double platinum-selling artist,Aaron Goodvin’s#1 single at Canadian Country radio,- “Boy Like Me”as well as RECORDs recording artist,Erin Kinsey’s viral hit “Just Drive”and multiple songs on her EP I 40 East.Michael has had over 100 of his songs recorded

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7:57

Reflections on Tom Pino

Everybody Sucks ·

2023/07/18

Franky C and Dave reflect on the most recent episode where they interviewed producer/writer/artist Tom Pino Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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