So Rude Podcast
1) Jay Putty on Mountains, Valleys & VHS Memories - Ep. 123
📄 Episode Description:On this episode of the So Rude Podcast, host Paige Ruderman sits down with indie-pop singer-songwriter Jay Putty to unpack the heart, hurt, and hope behind his most personal rel...Show More
2) How Ralston Wells Champions Nashville Songwriters — From MoonPie Boxes to Radio SoBro - Ep. 122
In this episode of the So Rude Podcast, host Paige Ruderman welcomes Ralston Wells — known to many as “Ralstofferson” or “Mr. Nashville” — for an inside look at the heartbeat of Nashville’s songwritin...Show More
3) Tyson James Roy on Moving to Nashville, Songwriting, and His New Single “Find Me Now” - Ep. 121
Nashville-based singer-songwriter Tyson James Roy joins The So Rude Podcast to share his journey from small-town Indiana to the heart of Music City. Known for his heartfelt lyrics, emotive vocals, and...Show More
4) From Playlists to Profits: Talia Solomon on Marketing for Musicians - Ep. 120
What does it really take to turn streams into revenue and followers into fans? Marketing expert Talia Solomon—former brand strategist for Pizza Hut, NBC, and WeightWatchers—joins So Rude to share her ...Show More
5) Dialing into Nostalgia: Decoding the Emotion in Ed Sheeran’s ‘Old Phone’ - Ep. 119
In this episode of So Rude, we take a deep dive into Ed Sheeran’s song Old Phone, offering a full breakdown of the lyrics, emotional themes, and production choices behind his newest intimate track. We...Show More
6) Trumpets, Teaching & Total Creative Vibes with Lisa Kacos - Ep. 118
Welcome back to the So Rude Podcast! In this episode, host Paige Ruderman sits down with the incredibly talented Lisa Kacos — a Nashville-based music educator, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. �...Show More
7) From Meh to Memorable: Melody Tips for Rookies - Ep. 117
Struggling to write melodies that don’t sound like elevator music? In this episode, we break down the basics of crafting catchy, emotional, and memorable melodies—even if you’ve never written one befo...Show More
8) From Home Runs to Headliners: Zachary Dando on Trading Cleats for Chords - Ep. 116
From the bullpen to the bandstage — former Houston Astros pitcher Zachary Dando is now making waves as the frontman of the rising indie group Dando. On this episode of The So Rude Podcast, we dive int...Show More
9) Delaney Ann: Texas Country’s Rising Star & Signed Songwriter Journey - Ep. 115
In this episode, we sit down with Delaney Ann, a rising star in Texas Country Music and a talented signed songwriter making waves in the industry. From her deep Texas roots to landing a coveted songwr...Show More
10) Breaking Down My Current Playlist: Songwriting Insights from Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley & More - Ep. 114
What do Ella Langley, Chris Stapleton, and Daisy Jones & The Six have in common? They’re all on my current playlist! In this week’s episode of So Rude Podcast, I’m diving into the songs that have been...Show More