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Two Music-Lovers Walk Into a Podcast

  1. 16. Switchfoot – Change Your Stance

    5d ago

    16. Switchfoot – Change Your Stance

    Sweet 16. The milestone feels right for an episode built around a band with 25 years of road behind them and a new album on the way. Leslie brings the kind of familiarity with Switchfoot that only comes from years of actual fandom, not research. She’s seen them live, she’s been in the room, and she has the stories to prove it. Producer Tim is along for the ride, hearing some of this for the first time. This episode’s Real Estate Minute covers appraisals, what they actually mean for buyers and sellers, and why the gap between contract price and appraised value matters more than most people realize until it doesn’t go their way. You can send musical or real estate questions here.Subscribe, like, rate, review. All that stuff. Follow us on Facebook! Instagram to follow soon! The post 16. Switchfoot – Change Your Stance first appeared on Mosaic of Music.

    44 min
  2. 15. Emily and Amy: Song Sung (Indigo) Blue

    May 26

    15. Emily and Amy: Song Sung (Indigo) Blue

    In this episode, Leslie, Tim, and returning guest Stephanie Beeman dive into the music, legacy, and unmistakable harmonies of the Indigo Girls. With the duo back on tour and Emily Saliers navigating new vocal challenges, the timing felt right to celebrate a band that has shaped four decades of songwriting and storytelling. Leslie shares her long history as a fan, from college discoveries to multiple live shows across the country. Stephanie brings thoughtful insight and personal context, especially around the recent news about Emily’s vocal health and the adjustments the group is making on tour. Together, the three explore the duo’s origins as high school friends, their rise during a time when being openly gay in the music industry carried real risk, and the loyal fan base that has stayed with them through every era. Tim adds the musician’s perspective, breaking down the counter melody style that defines their harmonies and the guitar work that sets their sound apart. The conversation moves through early albums, deep cuts, collaborations, and the songs that shaped their own lives. It is a warm, nostalgic look at a band whose music has always meant something personal to those who have found it. The episode wraps with a quick real estate minute and the usual reminders about how to connect, subscribe, and send in ideas for future shows. A heartfelt, music-rich episode that invites longtime fans and newcomers to rediscover the Indigo Girls with fresh ears. You can send musical or real estate questions here.Subscribe, like, rate, review. All that stuff. Follow us on Facebook! Instagram to follow soon! The post 15. Emily and Amy: Song Sung (Indigo) Blue first appeared on Mosaic of Music.

    49 min
  3. 14. All About Ben Folds (the Fan Perspective)

    May 19

    14. All About Ben Folds (the Fan Perspective)

    In this episode, Leslie and Tim welcome a very special guest, Stephanie Beeman, for a deep dive into the music and legacy of Ben Folds. With the North Carolina Symphony preparing to perform with him, it felt like the perfect time to explore the work of one of Winston‑Salem’s most iconic musical exports. Stephanie brings stories, context, and a fan’s enthusiasm as the trio talks through Ben’s local roots, his early days with Ben Folds Five, and the unmistakable piano‑driven sound that made him stand out. They share memories, personal connections, and the moments that made them fans, from the humor to the heartbreak to the unexpected emotional punches hidden in his lyrics. The episode also highlights Stephanie’s work with Ronald McDonald House and the community impact of volunteer groups like Keller Williams Red Day, adding a meaningful thread of service and connection to the conversation. It is a lively, funny, heartfelt episode that blends hometown pride with musical discovery. Whether you know Ben Folds well or only recognize the name, this one will make you want to revisit his catalog with fresh ears. You can send musical or real estate questions here.Subscribe, like, rate, review. All that stuff. Follow us on Facebook! Instagram to follow soon! The post 14. All About Ben Folds (the Fan Perspective) first appeared on Mosaic of Music.

    1h 13m
  4. 13. Modern Piano Rock

    May 12

    13. Modern Piano Rock

    Leslie and Tim dig into the wave of 2000s piano‑driven bands that shaped a whole era of radio, TV soundtracks, and emotional anthems. The Fray’s appearance at Summer Lark puts them back on the radar, and the conversation turns to their Denver roots, the early breakout years, the vocal shift after the lineup change, and how their newer material lands. Keane comes up next, followed by Augustana, Five for Fighting, The Script, and OneRepublic. Coldplay becomes the curveball — the band that fits the genre perfectly and somehow didn’t make the initial list. Tim and Leslie talk through the early albums, the ones that hold up, the ones that don’t, and why people feel so strongly about them. It’s a warm, nostalgic look at a genre that quietly shaped a decade, filled with discovery, rediscovery, and the joy of remembering why certain bands stick. You can send musical or real estate questions here.Subscribe, like, rate, review. All that stuff. Follow us on Facebook! Instagram to follow soon! The post 13. Modern Piano Rock first appeared on Mosaic of Music.

    41 min
  5. 12. From Skip to Repeat

    May 5

    12. From Skip to Repeat

    Leslie and Tim dig into the artists they once skipped and now can’t stop replaying. The conversation moves from live music weekends to listener messages to the unexpected joy of discovering a band you thought wasn’t for you. Twenty One Pilots take center stage as Leslie walks Tim through the albums, the evolution, the drumming, the genre‑bending, and the songs that turned her from “no thanks” to “add the whole album.” From there, the episode shifts to Disturbed, including the cover that changed Leslie’s mind and the handful of tracks that prove David Draiman’s voice can do far more than metal growls. Tim adds a few surprises of his own, including the Conan performance that still gives people chills. Ed Sheeran rounds out the trio with the moment Leslie finally understood the hype, the duet that hooked her, the songwriting that keeps pulling her back, and the albums she now listens to straight through. The two of them talk about looping, lyrics, emotional punches, and the way certain songs hit differently depending on where you are in life. There’s plenty of listener feedback woven in — toilet‑cleaning soundtracks, travel checklists, and the ongoing debate about which of them is right more often. It’s a full, warm, music‑soaked episode built on discovery, surprise, and the joy of changing your mind. You can send musical or real estate questions here.Subscribe, like, rate, review. All that stuff. Follow us on Facebook! Instagram to follow soon! The post 12. From Skip to Repeat first appeared on Mosaic of Music.

    1h 25m
  6. 11. Gone Too Soon – Michael Jackson

    Apr 28

    11. Gone Too Soon – Michael Jackson

    This episode centers on artists whose lives and careers ended far earlier than they should have, with Michael Jackson as the anchor point. Leslie and Tim start with the upcoming biopic Michael, starring Jackson’s nephew Jafaar, and use it as a springboard to revisit the arc of Michael’s career — from the Jackson 5 to Off the Wall, Thriller, Bad, and beyond. They talk about the early Motown years, the family dynamic, and the first time the world saw the moonwalk during Motown 25. Tim walks through the Quincy Jones era and the studio musicians who shaped those albums, including Toto’s Steve Lukather and Jeff Porcaro. Leslie shares memories of seeing the Jacksons in concert as her very first live show, and the two of them revisit the Pepsi commercial accident, the This Is It documentary, and the shift in Michael’s life and music afterward. The episode also digs into the craft behind the songs — the bass lines, the stereo mixes, the production choices, and the difference between hearing a song and listening with intent. It’s a mix of nostalgia, discovery, and appreciation for an artist who changed pop music and left far too soon. You can send musical or real estate questions here.Subscribe, like, rate, review. All that stuff. Follow us on Facebook! Instagram to follow soon! The post 11. Gone Too Soon – Michael Jackson first appeared on Mosaic of Music.

    54 min
  7. 10. This Year’s Rock Hall: Legends, Left Turns, and Long Overdues

    Apr 21

    10. This Year’s Rock Hall: Legends, Left Turns, and Long Overdues

    This episode takes a full dive into the newly announced 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. Leslie and Tim walk through the criteria, the controversies, and the quirks of the nomination process before getting into the artists themselves. It’s a wide‑ranging class this year, and the conversation moves from Phil Collins’ solo induction to Billy Idol’s long‑overdue moment, Iron Maiden’s finally‑getting‑their‑flowers era, and the dual‑band recognition for Joy Division and New Order. They also cover Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and the Wu‑Tang Clan, with plenty of musical context and personal reactions along the way. Tim brings the history, Leslie brings the questions, and together they unpack why each artist matters and how they shaped the sound of their era. Leslie closes with a real‑estate reality check about domino transactions and why a good agent matters when everything depends on everything else. You can send musical or real estate questions here.Subscribe, like, rate, review. All that stuff. Follow us on Facebook! Instagram to follow soon! The post 10. This Year’s Rock Hall: Legends, Left Turns, and Long Overdues first appeared on Mosaic of Music.

    51 min

  8. Apr 14

    009. Turn the Tape Over

    Episode 9 picks up right where the last one left off, diving back into the second half of the 80s with the same wild mix of sounds, stories, and deep‑cut trivia that only this decade can deliver. Leslie and Tim jump from Madonna to Springsteen, from Van Halen to Tears for Fears, from INXS to Metallica, and somehow make the Beastie Boys and Crowded House feel like they belong in the same conversation. It’s the kind of episode that reminds you why mixtapes mattered so much in the 80s. Every turn is a different mood, a different memory, a different corner of the decade. Leslie brings the enthusiasm, Tim brings the encyclopedic knowledge, and together they cover everything from MTV icons to guitar‑nerd deep dives to the songs that shaped entire summers. And in Leslie’s Real‑Estate Minute, she talks about the very first step buyers should take before they ever start touring homes, and why it makes the entire process smoother for everyone involved. If you love the 80s or just love hearing two people light up about music, this one is packed. You can send musical or real estate questions here.Subscribe, like, rate, review. All that stuff. Keep an eye out for social media coming soon! The post 009. Turn the Tape Over first appeared on Mosaic of Music.

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