Talking Lion

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Abhi The Nomad about caffeine addiction, risky naps, airplane movies, living nomadically, meeting his wife, Twitch gaming, losing well, jian bing, buses in Fiji, his collaborations (with Charlie Curtis Beard/Axel Mansor/johan lenox), getting hit by a taxi, and his recently released record "Abhi vs The Universe". 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 good friend Julia Gartha about Toronto's quarantine, the entire history of Dobbs Ferry, portaging, musical identity, practicing piano, women in production, her Schitt's Creek cameo, free compliments, background work, storytelling, elder years, undistracted baking, game show taxes, deaf representation, soccer movies from the mid-2000's, her collaborations (w/ Ariza, lewloh, Nate Daviau), and her recent move to Los Angeles. 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 Leanna Firestone about Tennessee traffic, theatre kids, studded belts, Jason Robert Brown, traumatic expression, avoiding triggers, writing her musical, cults, anime, emotional labor, accurate anxiety, two Christmases, intercepted sexts, karmic pillows, lying to our journals, pirate PR, her upcoming record, and the controversy surrounding her recently released single "Diet Coke". 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 friend Lauren Spencer-Smith about songfighting, Noah's injury, ruining relationships, writing "Best Friend" together (w/ Geena Fontanella), earned lyrics, Clinton Kane stanning, relatable Tik Toks, Canada, The Big One, tap water, restaurant chains, American Idol, industry plants, Omegle genitalia, fancy words, growing up with social media, land pirates, money shame, body positivity, and her recently released viral single "Back To Friends". 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

Recorded 9.7.21: In this chat, following Noah's unfortunate Roman scooter accident, Nate hosts solo to provide updates on Sleeping Lion and past Talking Lion guests. 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

Recorded 7.24.21: In this chat, we talk to our friend Alex Engelberg about family collaborations, remixing Kira Kosarin, Tik Tok communities, Bill Wurtz's disciples, diagonal lyrics, software development, #HugOps, #ImACanOfSoup, airport jingles, homeschooling, personality tests, Charlie Curtis Beard, improv comedy musicals, lazy creativity, and Lightning Collabs. 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 friend Tim Atlas about moving across the country, east coast weather, peacoats, tour stories, dating cities, SXSW, manager appreciation, middle school dances, Super Smash Bros., time travel, Fortnite concerts, roller skating accidents, petting bees, and his recently released EP "QUOTA" 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 friend Griff Clawson about birthday cakes, quarantine hobbies, strange loops, panic attacks, Bo Burnham's "Inside", genetic creativity, bad foods, healthy habits, lyrical pronunciation, Bon Iver, inspiration, olive cravings, moist gutters, his recently released songs ("Leave Me Low" w/ Devault & "Beautiful" w/ Deepend), and his upcoming single "Haircut". 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 good friend London Mars about painting, couches, Oklahoma, midnight cafes, our unreleased songs, writing camps, jealousy, nostalgia, first-time listening, life plans, cryopreservation, time traveling kids, and her upcoming record (including the single "Fool For You"). NooWave: https://www.noowave.co/ The Truffleist: https://www.truffleist.com/ Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.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 Flatsound about podcast hosting (and his show "all the space in between"), assembling a crew, making money, esoterica, cycling, juggalos, apocalyptic iced tea economies, bird names, fan boundaries, ambient tracks, long careers, naming songs, streaming royalties, giving advice, hacky sack, agoraphobia, and his recently released record "Somewhere in the Distance, Somewhere Towards the Mountains".  Positive Images: https://www.posimages.org/donate/ NooWave: https://www.noowave.co/ The Truffleist: https://www.truffleist.com/ Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.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 good friend Ashlynn Malia about performance feedback, dance community, Kidz Bop, unreleased songs from our first sessions together, Arkansas Walmarts, growing up with social media, meeting her producers (Andrew Weitz & Koby Berman), perfect pitch, Mattress Car, waffle breakfasts, patience, tarot, perspective (how to write hurt/edit healed), Midnight Singing, and her debut EP "rather be alone". NooWave: https://www.noowave.co/ The Truffleist: https://www.truffleist.com/ Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.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 friend David Schuler of The Bad Dreamers about becoming an Angelino, opening for Transviolet, touring with The Sunstreak, Billy Mann's mentoring, working on songs for P!NK & John Legend, Grammy nominations, filmmaking, creative problem solving, playlisting, sobriety, grief, treasure hunting, horror movies, co-writing songs for the upcoming animated show Do Re & Mi (starring Kristen Bell & Fred Armisen), and his recently released record "Space and Time" NooWave: https://www.noowave.co/ The Truffleist: https://www.truffleist.com/ Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.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 good friend Charlie Curtis Beard about Tik Tok communities, gauging progress, Alex Engelberg, growing up in Nebraska, slam poetry, Chicago rap, publicly growing, monetizing passions, Steven Universe, the origin of his "Oh My" tag, winning sad alex's remix contest for "i'm glad that you found someone (feat. gnash)", and his recently released EP "Rain In Pasadena". Discord: discord.com/invite/3EbvrZReVX Patreon: patreon.com/talkinglion Shirts: sleepinglionmusic.com/store

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Austin P. McKenzie about religion, vices, fluid identities, coming out, Deaf West's Spring Awakening, sign names, election days, Dungeons & Dragons, child stars, dating Kevin McHale, summer camp, a wild accident in Big Bear, and his new single "Summer of Love". Discord: discord.com/invite/3EbvrZReVX Patreon: patreon.com/talkinglion Shirts: sleepinglionmusic.com/store

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Charlotte Sands (for the second time) about avoiding tornadoes, Dollywood, pop punk's reemergence, Emilia Ali's musical parents, low pressure vocal tracking, over-assuming, redefining masculinity, street teams, strange dreams, and her recently released EP "Special" (featuring the single "Dress").  Discord: discord.com/invite/3EbvrZReVX Patreon: patreon.com/talkinglion Shirts: sleepinglionmusic.com/store