Talking Lion

In this episode, we talked to our good friend Cody Lovaas about cantaloupe juice, spirituality, break ups, surfing, transient rooms, San Diego doors, social engineering, Jason Mraz's support, high school crushes, fleeting feelings, hungover music video shoots, scarcity mentalities, ichthyophobia, wellness, Wim Hof, his song "All Around Me" (with Bahari), and working together to co-produce "Rocket". Discord: sleepinglionmusic.com/discord (Edited by Mason Maggio)   

In this episode, we talked to our good friend Emei about Settlers of Catan, our game nights (w/ Charlie Curtis Beard & Em Beihold), UPSAHL at School Night, promposals, public relationships, cold DM's, being a Chinese pop star, cultural context, AAPI racism, moving in with a partner, federal therapists, chicken wars, slime, idiosyncratic love, lucky Chinese names, Beijing cabs, Shanghai markets, massages, chaotic days, crochet, and the stories behind her songs "Late To The Party" & "Better People to Leave on Read"  Discord: sleepinglionmusic.com/discord (Edited by Mason Maggio)

How do you determine what's valuable? Discord: sleepinglionmusic.com/discord

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Akintoye about anime merch, curated consumerism, superhero scrutiny, Twilight's redemption, Canadian history, narrative qualms, CCB live, afterparties, Tik Tok journeys, formal racism, phonathons, the bonnet, game theory, toxic masculinity, ass washing, experiential confidence, elder years, community programs, Pusha T vs. Drake, and his upcoming record.  Edited by Mason Maggio Discord: sleepinglionmusic.com/discord  

How to choose your role (and maybe start a band!)   Discord: sleepinglionmusic.com/discord

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Isabel Pless about Vermont stars, linguistics, the state of the world, lyrical Tik Toks, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, odds jobs, being a student, choosing a location, lost items, Legos, and her viral single "Bechdel Test". Edited by Mason Maggio Discord: sleepinglionmusic.com/discord

An introduction to Nate's work-in-progress book: "The Gambler's Guide To The Music Industry" Discord: sleepinglionmusic.com/discord

In this season premiere, we talked to our new friend JORDY about college acapella, his collaborator round table (featuring friends of the pod EMME/Charlotte Sands), side hustles, rugs, Boston, hobby protection, being liked, cursing, audience awareness, "queer" artistry, empathy, anti-ASMR videos, penne a la vodka, dating advice, his upcoming tour, and the stories behind his recently released record "Mind Games".  Edited by Mason Maggio Discord: sleepinglionmusic.com/discord  

4.6.22: Going through voice memos, demos, and stems we talk about our new single "Casper", the initial songwriting session with Emily Kocontes (EMME), the tumultuous true story behind the lyrics, Andrew Goldstein's (FRND) unintentionally inspiring Instagram story, Lido's early production advice, Ivan Jackson's (Brasstracks) horns (and social activism), the gang vocals recorded by the acapella group Under A Rest, the fake movie quote (by Souveneer & Bashlow), and the two year process it took to finish the song.  Discord: https://www.discord.com/invite/3EbvrZReVX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkinglion

In this season's finale episode, we talked to our new friend KiNG MALA about her cool new hat, palm reading, embracing cringe, home schooling, LGBTQ+ in Texas, opera, comfort songs, zodiac signs, villains, session dynamics, emotional LLC's, group chats, genre fluidity, elevator pitches, digital hygiene, mental illness, stranger love, simple pleasures, Tik Tok tarot, The Hex Girls, her viral song "she calls me daddy", and her recently released single "golden retriever boy". NooWave: https://www.noowave.co/ Discord: https://www.discord.com/invite/3EbvrZReVX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkinglion Shirts: https://www.sleepinglionmusic.com/store

8.16.21: In this chat, we talked to Nate's best friend David Leone about high school, naming the band, late night arguments, important phone calls, origin stories, feedback, eclecticism, pop development, storytelling, creative problem solving, variance, opportunity cost, and what it's like being an artist's best friend. NooWave: https://www.noowave.co/ Discord: https://www.discord.com/invite/3EbvrZReVX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkinglion Shirts: https://www.sleepinglionmusic.com/store

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Jillian Rossi about Berklee fame, spoiling songs, impressions, Maria Landi's carrots, editor brains, cider mills, bad boba, Boston restaurants, punctuality, her viral songs ("Fever Dream"/"Give Me A Reason"), and her recently released single "Hurt Again". NooWave: https://www.noowave.co/ Discord: https://www.discord.com/invite/3EbvrZReVX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkinglion Shirts: https://www.sleepinglionmusic.com/store

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Naethan Apollo about Iowa's Slipknot, gym rap, post-ironic sincerity, lyrical logic, the effort of effortlessness, eye color ballads, being Nates, putting numbers in perspective, the story behind the added "e", choosing what to focus on, desensitization, saving lives, narcissism, perpetual honeymoons, Dungeons & Dragons, derechos, his songs ("To You, From Me"/"Sightsee"), and his new single "Hungry World".  NooWave: https://www.noowave.co/ The Truffleist: https://www.truffleist.com/ Discord: https://www.discord.com/invite/3EbvrZReVX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkinglion Shirts: https://www.sleepinglionmusic.com/store  

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Alexa Cappelli about ripple trends, cannolis, "sosh meed", Time Square billboards, online dating in the 90's, flower chains, musical theater, Tinder bonfires, The Voice, creating stakes, escapism paradoxes, the math of being yourself, materializing ideas, hope filters, Michael Scarn, trailer living, Mermaid Club, and her songs "Forbidden" & "SAY SOMETHING". NooWave: https://www.noowave.co/ The Truffleist: https://www.truffleist.com/ Discord: https://www.discord.com/invite/3EbvrZReVX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkinglion Shirts: https://www.sleepinglionmusic.com/store  

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Em Beihold about fencing, moving goal posts, professional communicating, poker metaphors, fighting with Chopin, parental cameos, Regina Spektor, antidepressants, song responsibilities, existentialism, identity damage, celebrity relationships, the 46th minute, free advertising, getting lost in Mono Lake, embroidery, swashbuckling, quality decisions, and her song "Groundhog Day".  NooWave: https://www.noowave.co/ The Truffleist: https://www.truffleist.com/ Discord: https://www.discord.com/invite/3EbvrZReVX Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkinglion Shirts: https://www.sleepinglionmusic.com/store