Press Play Conversations

Press Play Conversations

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Press Play Conversations is a weekly podcast hosted by Don, Tina, and Dean, featuring real conversations with bands and musicians. Each episode dives into the stories behind the music — from songwriting and influences to touring, challenges, and the journey as an artist. Whether you’re a music fan or a fellow musician, Press Play Conversations gives you an inside look at the people behind the sound.

May 14

Steelheart's Miljenko Matijević: The Rock Voice That Refused to Fade # 16

What does it take to build one of the most powerful voices in rock history—and keep it strong decades later? From singing in his grandmother’s kitchen at age three… to shaking arenas with Steelheart… to surviving career-changing setbacks and still recording orchestral rock today, Miljenko Matijević joins Press Play Radio Conversations for a rare, honest look inside the voice behind We All Die Young, Never Let You Go, and more. This isn’t just a conversation about rock history. It’s about discipline, survival, soul, and why real voices still matter in a changing music world. Watch the full conversation and step inside the story behind the legend. Learn more about Miljenko here: https://mosaic.pressplay.me/profiles/miljenko-matijevic/v7 Explore Steelheart here: https://mosaic.pressplay.me/profiles/steelheart/v7

45 min
Apr 16

Sass Jordan & Brian Tichy Just Reignited Rock—Must Listen! # 15

Before Something Unto Nothing had a name, a label, or even a plan, Sass Jordan and Brian Tichy were just two lifers in a room chasing the sound of real rock and roll again — loud, loose, and alive. In this Press Play Radio Conversations episode, Sass and Brian join The Don, Dean Baldwin, and Tina to unpack the unexpected story behind their collaboration, the spirit of ’70s-era songwriting that shaped the record, their thoughts on AI’s impact on music, and why the newly remastered release feels less like a comeback and more like a spark for what’s coming next. To learn more about Sass Jordan: https://mosaic.pressplay.me/profiles/sass-jordan/v7 To learn more about Brian Tichy: https://mosaic.pressplay.me/profiles/brian-tichy/v7

1h 8m
Apr 10

Why Allie Colleen Might Be the Most REAL Artist Right Now & How A.I. Cannot Understand Tattoos #14

Country artist Allie Colleen joins Press Play Radio Conversations with The Don and Tina for a heartfelt, funny, and refreshingly honest conversation about songwriting, memory-triggering moments behind “Mahogany Teakwood,” life in Nashville, performing on tour with Jelly Roll, and why silencing a room with a song might be the greatest privilege an artist can experience. From the stories behind her music to her thoughts on AI in the industry (and why venues should stop using it on posters immediately), Allie proves exactly why fans connect so deeply with her authenticity and voice. Learn more about Allie Colleen here: https://mosaic.pressplay.me/profiles/allie-colleen Want to send Allie a message directly? Write her a letter here: https://pressplay.me/artist-letter/allie-colleen-brooks

1 hr
Apr 8

Jet Jurgensmeyer: The Journey from Hollywood Sets to Country Stages Show # 13

Before he was stepping into Nashville writing rooms and crafting songs that feel both classic and current at the same time, Jet Jurgensmeyer was already familiar to audiences as Spanky in The Little Rascals (2014) and from roles in American Sniper, Adventures in Babysitting, and Last Man Standing. But on this episode of Press Play Radio Conversations, Jet sits down with Don and Tina to talk about the journey that brought him from child actor to Belmont University songwriter, from ranch life in Missouri to the Nashville stage, and into a new phase of music built on authenticity, storytelling, and the belief that audiences can still tell the difference between something real and something manufactured. To learn more about Jet, visit his Mosaic page on Press Play: https://mosaic.pressplay.me/profiles/jet-jurgensmeyer If you’d like to send him a message directly, you can write him a letter here: https://pressplay.me/artist-letter/jet-jurgensmeyer.

59 min
Apr 7

Dan Ashley Interview: News Anchor Turned Musician | Inspiring Story & Songs Explained Show # 12

Veteran ABC7 news anchor Dan Ashley steps behind the headlines and into the heart of songwriting on this episode of Press Play Conversations. Dan joins The Don and Tina for a thoughtful, fun, and deeply personal conversation about the stories that shaped his music, the inspiration behind songs like Outside Looking In and Small Town Nights, and why optimism and memory still fuel great rock storytelling today. From North Carolina roots to San Francisco stages, this is a side of Dan Ashley you don’t hear on the evening news. Send Dan Ashley a note and let him know what his music means to you: https://pressplay.me/artist-letter/dan-ashley To learn more about Dan Ashley, readers and watchers can visit: https://mosaic.pressplay.me/profiles/dan-ashley

37 min
Apr 6

Won The First Season of Nashville Star and Performed In A War Zone: Buddy Jewell Show # 11

Country music still has storytellers who don’t just sing the songs—they live them. In this episode of Press Play Conversations, Buddy Jewell joins The Don and Tina to reflect on winning Nashville Star, the emotional truth behind “Help Pour Out the Rain,” touring war zones with the USO, and the new music he’s building completely on his own terms. It’s a conversation about faith, resilience, classic country roots, and why authenticity still matters in today’s streaming world. Learn more about Buddy here: https://mosaic.pressplay.me/profiles/buddy-jewell Send Buddy a note here: https://pressplay.me/artist-letter/buddy-jewell

37 min
Apr 6

Morgan Myles: No Filters, the RAW Truth About Love & Music Show # 10

Morgan Myles joins Press Play Radio Conversations to talk about the emotional journey behind her new album Laced, the real-life heartbreak that shaped it, and why she’ll never stop fighting for music with soul. From Muscle Shoals songwriting sessions to a powerful cover of “Sister Golden Hair,” Myles opens up about authenticity, resilience, and the importance of human connection in today’s music industry. To learn more about Morgan: https://mosaic.pressplay.me/profiles/morgan-myles To write Morgan a letter: https://pressplay.me/artist-letter/morgan-myles

53 min
Apr 6

She Wasn’t Trained… She Was POSSESSED! The Rise of Bec Lauder Show # 9

Bec Lauder isn’t just making music — she’s channeling a whole mood, a whole movement, and a kind of ec opens up about The Vessel, the real-life heartbreak and self-discovery behind the songrock energy that feels both timeless and brand new. In this Press Play Conversations feature, Bs, her explosive rise from New York jam sessions to selling out shows in Paris, and the magic that keeps pushing her forward. Raw, hypnotic, emotional, and electric, Bec Lauder and The Noise are tapping into something bigger than a moment — and this conversation proves she’s only getting started. Learn more about Bec Lauder and The Noise here: https://mosaic.pressplay.me/profiles/bec-lauder Send Bec a letter here: https://pressplay.me/artist-letter/bec-lauder-and-the-noise

37 min

Press Play Conversations is a weekly podcast hosted by Don, Tina, and Dean, featuring real conversations with bands and musicians. Each episode dives into the stories behind the music — from songwriting and influences to touring, challenges, and the journey as an artist. Whether you’re a music fan or a fellow musician, Press Play Conversations gives you an inside look at the people behind the sound.

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