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It's time for our yearly pop culture deep dive with Maysa Askar! Maysa is a talented photographer, designer, and creative who loves pop culture and celebrity news. This week we deep dive into the big pop culture moments of 2023 from music, television, movies and much more. I look forward to this episode each year and know you will enjoy Maysa’s fun take on what happened in 2023, and what we might see in 2024. 

Welcome Lauryn Macfarlane to the show! Lauryn is a genre-defying songwriter making waves with her catchy tunes and diverse sound. Hailing from Canada, Lauryn has a knack for crafting music that seamlessly blends emotive lyrics with captivating melodies. This week, we discuss her latest single, “Dive,” what music inspires here, how to cultivate self-love, and much more. 

Julia Bhatt returns for another episode! This time, we'll discuss her vibrant new EP, Grab Bag. The EP includes some covers and original music for the talented 21-year-old. The rising star singer-songwriter walks us through some of the tracks and the obstacles of being an independent artist, and you’ll love her infectious spirit. I hope you enjoy it and share it with a friend.

Best Ex is an indie-pop and punk rock musical project led by songwriter Mariel Loveland. After her previous project, Candy Hearts, Loveland created Best Ex in 2017 to give herself some creative space to explore new sounds. Best Ex’s music retains the catchy melodies and emotional storytelling of her previous work, exploring themes of love, relationships, and personal experiences. Her debut full-length album, “With A Smile,” is out now, and on this episode, we will explore the tracks.  Stream the album here.  This episode is brought to you by;  Green Chef, kickstart your clean eating routine this September with 80+... Read more »

In this week’s episode, we hear from an impassioned former teacher, Dave Wish, who saw a gap in the public school system music programming and took action—one step at a time. Dave Wish began Music Will as an informal effort to change his classroom - and it has become the most significant nonprofit music program in the U.S. public school system. Its teachers serve over 500,000 students in over 600 cities and towns nationwide. Enjoy this episode to learn more about Dave and the incredible work Music Will does for kids across the US.

Love You Later - the project of Nashville-based singer and songwriter Lexi Aviles joins the show this week to talk about her new EP, ‘From The Window Seat.’ We discuss the themes of growing up, self-healing, and the weight of becoming an adult. We dig into a few tracks on the EP and explore how music can always bring us back to a specific time in our lives. Lexi was a joy to connect with, and I hope you enjoy the episode. 

UK rock band, Superlove has a new album out follow:noise via Italy-based indie label Rude Records, and I have a feeling you will love it. In this week’s episode, Superlove’s Jacob Rice digs deep with me on some tracks I can’t stop listening to - or thinking about. The album is loaded with empathetic lyrics that allow me to reflect on my own growth and evolution. We discussed how the internet is a breeding ground of unrealistic (yet inevitable) comparisons, how to stay motivated when goals feel unattainable and much more.

We have a new duo on the show today; [mila]! CJ Lawlor and Wren Mohammed connected over their love for music and eventually, with Wren at the helm, started to imagine what their project would look and sound like. Enter the alternative-pop sound of [mila]! In this episode, they share how Wren’s encouragement brought CJ out of her shell, how they named the project, and everything about the debut single, “Thuong Qua Is Vietnamese For I Love You.” They have great energy and shared great advice on communicating better in meaningful relationships. Keep an eye out for this pair; they’re fantastic! 

For our latest episode, Brooklyn duo Stolen Jars (Cody Fitzgerald and Sarah Coffey)  joins me to discuss their new music, how validation fits into our lives, and much more. We also discussed Cody’s role with the UMAW Union of Musicians & Allied Workers, an international union of music workers fighting for a more just music industry and a better society—as well as Sarah’s comedy and hysterical TikTok page.

Faith Maire joins me this week! We discussed how critical vulnerability has been to our personal growth and how it has had a lasting impact. Faith tells us how her powerful single, “Alleyways,” made room to process heavy feelings and self-exploration. She also shares some timely ideas to plan an authentic Valentine’s Day for someone you love. I urge you to check out all her music and share this episode with a friend.  This episode is brought to you by; HelloFresh; visit HelloFresh.com/ scoggs65 and use code scoggs65 for 65% off plus free shipping! Please don’t be shy; email me!... Read more »

Uber-talented Idobi Radio photographer Maysa Askar joins this week to help make sense of some pop culture moments of 2022. From the Don’t Worry Darling behind-the-scenes hubbub, and Paramore’s new music, to a deep dive into the celebrity skincare boom of 2022, Maysa broke it all down with me for this hilarious episode. It was a blast to have her back on and switch up the show’s vibe for an episode.    This episode is brought to you by; HelloFresh; visit HelloFresh.com/scoggs21 and use code scoggs21 for 21 free meals plus free shipping!   Please don’t be shy; email me!... Read more »

This week we welcome Moxy The Band to discuss their debut album, Dream Feeling. I love the album, and Amber DeLaRosa, Michael Franzino, and Dryw Owens were kind enough to walk me through some of my favorite songs and reflect on the writing process. As veterans in the music industry, it was beautiful to hear how they came together and the special relationship they forged in the process. I can't wait for you all to fall in love with Moxy The Band! Enjoy the episode, and please share it with a friend. 

Daniel McCartney is back! It’s been two years since he first launched The Continuance Foundation, a non-profit organization on a mission to bring mental health services to musicians at no cost. Daniel has been working in the touring industry for years, and when he noticed a lack of resources and support for musicians and their mental health, he decided to do something about it. Since we spoke in 2020, the foundation has continued to evolve and grow with new services and programs. Daniel and I have benefited from various resources, so I hope you’ll support his efforts to provide a more profound conversation regarding mental health. 

Izzy Mahoubi is a singer/songwriter with melodic songwriting and relatable lyrics. We talked about her original song "Hang Around," how the music scene in Arizona has come alive, her songwriting process, and much more. I was taken with how grounded Izzy is in herself as an artist, and she shares a lot of wisdom in this episode, so listen up!

Daisy Draper is a songwriter who creates music to heal trauma and shine awareness on holistic mental wellness. Daisy is an old soul who generously shares her self-examination, discovery, and healing. This episode discusses mental health, personal growth, and how her work fuels her music.