The Corpus Christi Songwriters Podcast

Corpus Christi Songwriters
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A podcast created by Corpus Christi Songwriters - a Texas organization that promotes, fosters, and enhances original music in the Coastal Bend, and beyond, and hosts the Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival every February. Hosted by Jules Taylor, Jimmy Willden, and Garrett Wieland. Join us on our journey to speak with as many of our regions' songwriters as possible, to gauge their perspectives on the craft and the business of songwriting. New episodes drop Thursdays.

  1. Ep. 8 - John Dennis, J. Plank | My Heart, Straight to Your Heart

    09/04/2025

    Ep. 8 - John Dennis, J. Plank | My Heart, Straight to Your Heart

    Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Jimmy Willden and special guest host Joe Hilliard sit down with Nashville songwriter John Dennis, and the legendary J. Plank (formerly Jeff Plankenhorn, all the way from Canada), and chat about the ins and outs of lap steel and dobro, and the art of staying out of the way of words. Honorable Mentions: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Jerry Douglas, Uncle Josh Graves, Metallica, Tribe Called Quest, Jimmy’s cousin Derrick. Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I’ve Sung” - Walt Wilkins; "Walls Fall Down" - John Dennis; "Into the Dawn" - J. Plank Join us on Thursday, Sept. 11 for our next episode featuring recording studio aficionados Paul Bissell and John Macy! Additional Links: To find out more about John Dennis:John Dennis Music Instagram: @johndennismusic To find out more about J. Plank: Jeff Plankenhorn Instagram: @jplankmusic Permanent Links: CCSongwriters.com Find us on Instagram: @ccsongwriters Find us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CorpusChristiSongwriters Hosts: Jules Taylor: @julestaylormusic (Instagram) @realJulesTaylor (the site formerly known as Twitter) Facebook.com/JulesTaylorMusic (Facebook) JulesTaylorMusic.com Garrett Wieland: @wieland.garrett (Instagram) Facebook.com/TheIndependentThieves (Facebook) independentthieves.com/ Jimmy Willden: @jimmywillden (Instagram) @YoshAndYimmy (Instagram) Facebook.com/JimmyWillden (Facebook) Facebook.com/YoshandYimmy (Facebook) YoshAndYimmy.com SleightProductions.Wordpress.com #CCSongwriters #CCSongwritersFestival #CCSongwritersPodcast

    1h 31m
  2. Ep. 7 - Ty Dietz, Shayna Sands | When the World is Asleep

    03/13/2025

    Ep. 7 - Ty Dietz, Shayna Sands | When the World is Asleep

    Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor and Jimmy Willden sit down with two South Texas troubadours, Ty Dietz and Shayna Sands—to discuss the gig life, process (or lack-thereof) and the powerful benefits of songwriting on your mental health. Honorable Mentions: Pake Rossi, David Beck, Perdanales Studios, Jeff Plankenhorn, Adam Carroll, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Hope & Hostility, Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, Claudia Gibson, Jimmy’s cousin Derrick. Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I’ve Sung” - Walt Wilkins; "Bandera Blues" by Ty Dietz, and “If You Don’t Mind" by Shayna Sands. Join us on Thursday, Mar. 20 for our next episode featuring songwriting legends John Dennis and Jeff Plankenhorn! Additional Links: To find out more about Ty Dietz: https://www.facebook.com/tydietzmusic/ Instagram: @tydietzmusic To find out more about Shayna Sands: https://shaynasands.com/home Instagram: @shayna.sands You can also donate directly to the making of her new record here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lovemusic/sharing-the-music Permanent Links: CCSongwriters.com Find us on Instagram: @ccsongwriters Find us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CorpusChristiSongwriters Hosts: Jules Taylor: @julestaylormusic (Instagram) @realJulesTaylor (the site formerly known as Twitter) Facebook.com/JulesTaylorMusic (Facebook) JulesTaylorMusic.com Garrett Wieland: @wieland.garrett (Instagram) Facebook.com/TheIndependentThieves (Facebook) independentthieves.com/ Jimmy Willden: @jimmywillden (Instagram) @YoshAndYimmy (Instagram) Facebook.com/JimmyWillden (Facebook) Facebook.com/YoshandYimmy (Facebook) YoshAndYimmy.com SleightProductions.Wordpress.com #CCSongwriters #CCSongwritersFestival #CCSongwritersPodcast

    1h 21m
  3. Ep. 6 - Stefan Prigmore, Paul Montoya | The Ballad of Billy Banger

    03/06/2025

    Ep. 6 - Stefan Prigmore, Paul Montoya | The Ballad of Billy Banger

    Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down to recap the 2025 CCSF for the second year in a row, with Stefan Prigmore — and discuss French crepes and the rise of A.I. in songwriting with Paul Montoya (our featured songwriter at our March “In the Rounds” on Sunday, Mar. 9). Honorable Mentions: Elise Leavy, Heather Little, Stephanie Sammons, Nathan Evan’s Fox, Rachel Laven, 2025 CCSF Best of Fest Natalie Price, Jimmy’s cousin Derrick. Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I’ve Sung” - Walt Wilkins; "Real Man" by Stefan Prigmore, and “Monday & Tuesday" by Natalie Price. Join us on Tuesday, Mar. 11 for our next episode featuring songwriting gems Ty Dietz and Shayna Sands! Additional Links: To find out more about Stefan Prigmore: https://www.stefanprigmore.net/ Instagram: @stefanprigmore To find out more about Paul Montoya: https://paulmontoyamusic.com/home Instagram: @paul_montoya_music Permanent Links: CCSongwriters.com Find us on Instagram: @ccsongwriters Find us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CorpusChristiSongwriters Hosts: Jules Taylor: @julestaylormusic (Instagram) @realJulesTaylor (the site formerly known as Twitter) Facebook.com/JulesTaylorMusic (Facebook) JulesTaylorMusic.com Garrett Wieland: @wieland.garrett (Instagram) Facebook.com/TheIndependentThieves (Facebook) independentthieves.com/ Jimmy Willden: @jimmywillden (Instagram) @YoshAndYimmy (Instagram) Facebook.com/JimmyWillden (Facebook) Facebook.com/YoshandYimmy (Facebook) YoshAndYimmy.com SleightProductions.Wordpress.com #CCSongwriters #CCSongwritersFestival #CCSongwritersPodcast

    1h 41m
  4. Ep. 5 - Heather Little, Lost Patterns | Other People’s Salmon

    02/11/2025

    Ep. 5 - Heather Little, Lost Patterns | Other People’s Salmon

    For our final episode before the fest —Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down for a conversation with Heather Little and Austinites —Lost Patterns. And be sure to listen all the way through! We drop a code that gets you 25% OFF your ticket to the 2025 Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival, Feb. 14-16. Be sure to snag them soon — the discount is limited. Honorable Mentions: Miranda Lambert, Terri Hendrix, Steely Dan, Rickie Lee Jones, Joni Mitchell, Jimmy’s cousin Derrick. Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I’ve Sung” - Walt Wilkins; "California Queen" by Heather Little, and "Saturday Night in Jail" by Lost Patterns. Join us on Tuesday, Mar. 11 for when we return with our next episode! Additional Links: To find out more about Heather Little: https://www.heatherlittlemusic.com/ Instagram: @heatherlittlemusic To find out more about Lost Patterns: https://www.lostpatternsmusic.com/ Instagram: @lostpatternsmusic Permanent Links: CCSongwriters.com Find us on Instagram: @ccsongwriters Find us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CorpusChristiSongwriters Hosts: Jules Taylor: @julestaylormusic (Instagram) @realJulesTaylor (the site formerly known as Twitter) Facebook.com/JulesTaylorMusic (Facebook) JulesTaylorMusic.com Garrett Wieland: @wieland.garrett (Instagram) Facebook.com/TheIndependentThieves (Facebook) independentthieves.com/ Jimmy Willden: @jimmywillden (Instagram) @YoshAndYimmy (Instagram) Facebook.com/JimmyWillden (Facebook) Facebook.com/YoshandYimmy (Facebook) YoshAndYimmy.com SleightProductions.Wordpress.com #CCSongwriters #CCSongwritersFestival #CCSongwritersPodcast

    1h 42m
  5. Ep. 4 - Claudia Gibson, Chris Moyse | A True Vocation

    02/05/2025

    Ep. 4 - Claudia Gibson, Chris Moyse | A True Vocation

    Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down for a conversation with Claudia Gibson and Chris Moyse. Honorable Mentions: Walt Wilkins, SWRFA, George Ensle, Guy Clark, Jimmy’s cousin Derrick. Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I’ve Sung” - Walt Wilkins; "Unbound" by Claudia Gibson, and "Dancing around a Fire" by Chris Moyse. Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 11 for our next episode’s guests: Heather Little and Lost Patterns! Additional Links: To find out more about Claudia Gibson: https://claudiagibson.com/home Instagram: @claudiagibsonmusic To find out more about Chris Moyse: https://chrismoysemusic.com/home Instagram: @cwmoyse Permanent Links: CCSongwriters.com Find us on Instagram: @ccsongwriters Find us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CorpusChristiSongwriters Hosts: Jules Taylor: @julestaylormusic (Instagram) @realJulesTaylor (the site formerly known as Twitter) Facebook.com/JulesTaylorMusic (Facebook) JulesTaylorMusic.com Garrett Wieland: @wieland.garrett (Instagram) Facebook.com/TheIndependentThieves (Facebook) independentthieves.com/ Jimmy Willden: @jimmywillden (Instagram) @YoshAndYimmy (Instagram) Facebook.com/JimmyWillden (Facebook) Facebook.com/YoshandYimmy (Facebook) YoshAndYimmy.com SleightProductions.Wordpress.com #CCSongwriters #CCSongwritersFestival #CCSongwritersPodcast

    1h 28m
  6. Ep. 3 - Andrew Delaney, Rachel Laven | If You Don't, You Won't

    01/28/2025

    Ep. 3 - Andrew Delaney, Rachel Laven | If You Don't, You Won't

    Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down for a conversation covering production, distribution, and deliberate songwriting with Andrew Delaney and Rachel Laven. Honorable Mentions: SWRFA, Horror Films, The Lavens, Nathan Evans Fox, Stephen Wilson, Jr., Rachel's mom, Jimmy's cousin Derrick. Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I’ve Sung” - Walt Wilkins; "Sleep Tight" by Andrew Delaney, and "Each Other's Shoes" by Rachel Laven. Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 4 for our next episode’s guests: Claudia Gibson & Chris Moyse Additional Links: To find out more about Andrew Delaney: http://andrewdelaneymusic.com Instagram: @andrewdelaneytx To find out more about Rachel Laven: http://rachellavenmusic.com Instagram: @rachellavenmusic Permanent Links: CCSongwriters.com Find us on Instagram: @ccsongwriters Find us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CorpusChristiSongwriters Hosts: Jules Taylor: @julestaylormusic (Instagram) @realJulesTaylor (the site formerly known as Twitter) Facebook.com/JulesTaylorMusic (Facebook) JulesTaylorMusic.com Garrett Wieland: @wieland.garrett (Instagram) Facebook.com/TheIndependentThieves (Facebook) independentthieves.com/ Jimmy Willden: @jimmywillden (Instagram) @YoshAndYimmy (Instagram) Facebook.com/JimmyWillden (Facebook) Facebook.com/YoshandYimmy (Facebook) YoshAndYimmy.com SleightProductions.Wordpress.com #CCSongwriters #CCSongwritersFestival #CCSongwritersPodcast

    1h 22m
  7. Ep. 2- Nathan Evans Fox, Sarah Golden | The Process and the Politics of Songwriting

    01/21/2025

    Ep. 2- Nathan Evans Fox, Sarah Golden | The Process and the Politics of Songwriting

    Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor and Jimmy Willden sit down for a conversation with Nathan Evans Fox and Sarah Golden. Honorable Mentions: The Other, Stephanie Sammons, Jimmy’s cousin Derrick. Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I’ve Sung” - Walt Wilkins; "Freak You Out" by Nathan Evans Fox, and "Who Will Rebuild LA" by Sarah Golden Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 28 for our next episode’s guests: Rachel Laven and Andrew Delaney Additional Links: To find out more about Nathan Evans Fox: https://www.nathanevansfox.com/ https://www.instagram.com/nathan.evans.fox/ To find out more about Sarah Golden: http://www.sarahgolden.com/index.html https://www.instagram.com/sarahgoldenmusic/ Permanent Links: CCSongwriters.com Find us on Instagram: @ccsongwriters Find us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CorpusChristiSongwriters Hosts: Jules Taylor: @julestaylormusic (Instagram) @realJulesTaylor (the site formerly known as Twitter) Facebook.com/JulesTaylorMusic (Facebook) JulesTaylorMusic.com Garrett Wieland: @wieland.garrett (Instagram) Facebook.com/TheIndependentThieves (Facebook) independentthieves.com/ Jimmy Willden: @jimmywillden (Instagram) @YoshAndYimmy (Instagram) Facebook.com/JimmyWillden (Facebook) Facebook.com/YoshandYimmy (Facebook) YoshAndYimmy.com SleightProductions.Wordpress.com #CCSongwriters #CCSongwritersFestival #CCSongwritersPodcast

    1h 54m
  8. Ep. 1 - Stephanie Sammons, The 99s | Marmite & Quinoa

    01/14/2025

    Ep. 1 - Stephanie Sammons, The 99s | Marmite & Quinoa

    Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down for the first episode in six months — catch up, talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going — and chat with songwriters Stephanie Sammons, and Devereaux and G Martin (The 99s) — about their process, and their upcoming performances at the 2025 Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival. Honorable Mentions: Mary Bragg, Jimmy’s cousin Derrick. Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I’ve Sung” - Walt Wilkins; “Grow Up” - Stephanie Sammons feat. Verlon Thompson Join us on Tuesday, Jan. 21 for our next episode’s guests: Nathan Evans Fox & Sarah Golden! Additional Links: To find out more about Stephanie Sammons: https://stephaniesammons.com/ Instagram: @stephaniesammons To find out more about The 99s: https://www.the99sofficial.com/ Instagram: @the99sofficial Permanent Links: CCSongwriters.com Find us on Instagram: @ccsongwriters Find us on Facebook: Facebook.com/CorpusChristiSongwriters Hosts: Jules Taylor: @julestaylormusic (Instagram) @realJulesTaylor (the site formerly known as Twitter) Facebook.com/JulesTaylorMusic (Facebook) JulesTaylorMusic.com Garrett Wieland: @wieland.garrett (Instagram) Facebook.com/TheIndependentThieves (Facebook) independentthieves.com/ Jimmy Willden: @jimmywillden (Instagram) @YoshAndYimmy (Instagram) Facebook.com/JimmyWillden (Facebook) Facebook.com/YoshandYimmy (Facebook) YoshAndYimmy.com SleightProductions.Wordpress.com #CCSongwriters #CCSongwritersFestival #CCSongwritersPodcast

    1h 16m
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A podcast created by Corpus Christi Songwriters - a Texas organization that promotes, fosters, and enhances original music in the Coastal Bend, and beyond, and hosts the Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival every February. Hosted by Jules Taylor, Jimmy Willden, and Garrett Wieland. Join us on our journey to speak with as many of our regions' songwriters as possible, to gauge their perspectives on the craft and the business of songwriting. New episodes drop Thursdays.

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