With millions of records sold, the Santa Barbara, California native has come a long way since writing the lyrics for the first Toad the Wet Sprocket album as a 15-year-old.  

In a career that's seen two Platinum albums and multiple hit singles, the band Phillips started fronting in 1986 is still creating. Toad the Wet Sprocket's latest single, "Old Habits Die Hard," is available now.

Host: John Fleming
Producer/Writer:  Ben Province
Audio: Brad Range
Announcer: Any Ruzicka
Music: "Back Around: by A.P.S.

Ep. 11: Glen Phillips (Toad the Wet Sprocket) Interview

The St. Louis based singer/songwriter talks influences and discusses the challenges of making music during the pandemic. 

Host and Producer: Ben Province
Audio: Brad Range
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 12: Beth Bombara Interview

Host and Producer: Ben Province
Audio: Jay Hollinger
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 13: Kawehi Interview

Michelle Branch joins host John Fleming, backstage at Delmar Hall in St. Louis to talk about her new album, "Hopeless Romantic," and working with fiance Patrick Carney. 

Host: John Fleming
Producer: Ben Province
Audio and Announcer: Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 1:  Michelle Branch Interview

Host:  John Fleming
Producer:  Ben Province
Audio and Announcer:  Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 2:  Lee DeWyze Interview

Host: John  Fleming
Producer: Ben Province
Audio and Announcer: Andy Ruzicka
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 3: The Quebe Sisters Interview

Host: John Fleming
Producer: Ben Province
Audio and Announcer: Andy Ruzicka
Music: "Back Around" by A.P.S.
Photo:  Brian Kremkau

Ep. 4:  The English Beat - Dave Wakeling Interview

The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter reflects on nearly three decades in the music industry.  The "Lullaby" singer's latest project, "Soul's Core Revival," is being crowdfunded through PledgeMusic.

Host:  Andy Ruzicka
Producer:  Ben Province
Audio:  Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.
Photo:  David McClister

Ep. 5: Shawn Mullins Interview

The soul singer's latest album, "Soul of Cash," was recently released on vinyl for the first time.  Owens discussed tackling the music of Johnny Cash in a different way.

Host:  Sarah Thompson
Producer:  Ben Province
Audio and Announcer:  Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P. S.
Photo:  Jarred Gastreich

Ep. 6:  Brian Owens Interview

Hosts:  Sarah Thompson and John Fleming
Producer:  Ben Province
Announcer:  Andy Ruzicka
Audio:  Brad Range
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 7: The Burney Sisters Interview

The Prescriptions' debut album, "Hollywood Gold," is available now.

Host:  Andy Ruzicka
Producer:  Ben Province
Audio:  Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.

Ep. 8:  The Prescriptions - Hays Ragsdale Interview

Host and Producer:  Ben Province
Announcer and Audio:  Andy Ruzicka
Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.
Photo:  Stuart Ling

Ep. 9: The Alarm - Mike Peters Interview

The original Oasis drummer helped us celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Definitely Maybe" and shared his thoughts on a potential reunion.

Host:  John Fleming                                           Producer:  Ben Province                                     Audio:  Brad Range                                            Announcer:  Andy Ruzicka                                 Music:  "Back Around" by A.P.S.

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