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johnny goudie
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”Johnny Goudie is the Marc Maron of Austin music. The veteran singer/guitarist – best known for fronting early Nineties pop band Mr. Rocket Baby and, later, his major-label rock act, Goudie – stepped up to the microphone with a new intention in 2011 and launched the How Did I Get Here? podcast. Now 840-some episodes in, the hourlong, twice-weekly interview show gives the host a platform to really connect with his Austin music guests, not just on what’s happening in their careers, but also in the shared experience of music appreciation – and that’s where he truly shines.” -The Austin Chronicle 2019

  1. 2d ago

    Lily Meola

    Hello friends! Nashville based singer-songwriter Lily Meola is my guest for episode 1601. You might have seen Lily earlier this year at Luck Reunion at SXSW, on the road supporting the Willie Nelson & Family tour, or Willie's 4th of July Picnic. Her latest album Lucky To Be is available now on all streaming platforms. Go to lilymeolamusic.com for tour dates, videos, merch, and more. We have a great conversation about growing up in Maui, playing restaurants, meeting Willie Nelson and getting mentored by him, moving to Nashville, making Lucky To Be, songwriting, touring, working with Willie and Lukas Nelson, the magic of Bob Rock, going to Austrailia, Farm Aid, and much more.  Find Lily on Spotify, Instagram Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Go to johnny-goudie.com for all things Johnny.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

  2. 5d ago

    Courtney Santana

    Hello friends! Singer, songwriter, author, and advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, Courtney Santana is my guest for episode 1600!  After decades of singing back-up for the likes of Shinyribs, Jesse Dayton, and others and singing on over 30 albums, Courtney has released her debut album, the deeply soulful Living Through It All available now on all streamers, vinyl, and CD on Hardcharger Records. She co-wrote and co-produced the album with legendary artist Jesse Dayton who also plays guitar on the record. Courtney will be playing at Americana Fest in Nashville on Sept. 18 & 19, on Tuesday, Sept. 22 for HAAM Day in Austin, and on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Waterloo Records at 5:30 pm. Go to courtneysantana.com for show dates and info, music, and more. We have a great conversation about finally getting around to making her own album, making an album that offers encouragement and the darkest of times, her years singing back-up, living through domestic abuse, raising two kids, becoming a grandmother, her memoir about survival "Off Kilter: Getting Right After Abuse", her Survive to Thrive Foundation, her Sanctuary App, using her life experience to make great art and help others, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Courtney. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Find Courtney on Spotify, Instagram, Facebook sanctuaryishere.com Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Go to johnny-goudie.com for all things Johnny.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

  3. Sep 4

    Andrew Leeper

    Hello friends! Musician, animator, and filmmaker Andrew Leeper is my guest for episode 1599! Andrew co-wrote, edited, animated and helped produce "You Can Color Outside The Lines: The Story Of The Big Boys" a documentary about Austin punk pioneers, Big Boys. Go to youcancoloroutsidethelines.com for screenings, info, merch, and more. Andrew and I have a great conversation about the importance of preserving Austin's rich music history, the Big Boys impact on the punk scene all over the U.S., the connection between skating and punk, the decade it took to make the movie, the Big Boys message of inclusivity and DIY ethos, Andrew's musical journey starting in Houston skate boarding to punk music, playing in Sprawl, his band Dynamite Boy, making the move to graphics and film, working for the state music office, and much more. I had a great time getting to know Andrew. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!   Find Big Boys on Spotify   Follow "You Can Color Outside The Lines: The Story Of The Big Boys" on Instagram   Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Go to johnny-goudie.com for all things Johnny.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

  4. Sep 1

    Patricia Vonne 2026

    Hello Friends! Singer-songwriter, actress, film maker and three time Austin Music Award winner, Patricia Vonne returns to the show for episode 1598! Her 10th album, My Heart's Got A Mind Of It's Own,  produced by Rick Del Castillo, comes out on September 25th and she's celebrating the release with a show at The Continental Club here in Austin that same night, Go to patriciavonne.com for show dates, music, videos and more. We have a great conversation about making My Heart's Got A Mind Of It's Own with a host of great musicians like Johnny Reno, Scott Garber, Hector Muñoz, Joe Reyes, Charanga Cakewalk, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, and more, the wide range of styles covered on the album, writing the album's title track with Johnny Reno and Chris Isaak, her incredibly large and talented family, making the album with The City of Austin Music Grant, her recent tour of Europe, winning Best Original Score for her song "Party Like It's The Great Gatsby" in the Cine Paris Film Festival, and much more. I had a great time catching up with Patricia. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Find Patricia on Spotify, Instagram, Facebook Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Go to johnny-goudie.com for all things Johnny.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

  5. Aug 28

    Jenny Reynolds 2026

    Hello friends! Singer-songwriter Jenny Reynolds returns to the show for episode 1597! Jenny's latest album, Willow & Stone is out now and has been burning up the NACC chart. Willow & Stone was produced by Mark Hallman and features a host of Austin luminaries including Nöelle Hampton, Betty Soo, Gabriel Rhodes, Barbara Nesbitt, Chip Dolan and more. Jenny is celebrating the release with a big show at The 04 Center on Wednesday, September 9th. Go to jennyreynolds.com for music, show dates, and more. We have a great conversation about making Willow & Stone, the Austin music scene, coming up playing shows in the northeast, songwriting, what inspires her, how politics informs music, staying sane in a noisy world, and more. I had a great time catching up with Jenny. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down!  Find Jenny on Spotify, Instagram, Facebook Give to Chip Dolan's GoFundMe HERE! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Go to johnny-goudie.com for all things Johnny.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

  6. Aug 25

    Ruby Dice Returns Again!

    Hello friends! Singer-songwriter and bass player Ruby Dice returns to the show for episode 1596! Ruby has a new album about Austin called Take Me Back coming out this Friday, August 28th and featuring some of the town's brightest stars like Shinyribs, Suzanna Choffel, Nakia, and more. She's celebrating the release with release shows on Friday, 8/28 at The Continental Club in Houston and Saturday, 8/29 at The 04 Center here in Austin. Go to rubydice.com for music, show info, videos and more. We have a great conversation about writing, recording, and producing Take Me Back, why she made a record about Austin and it's music scene, using the City of Austin music grant to make the album, gathering Austin musicians to guest on the album, what Austin means to her, the Boone Carter documentary, "Making Life Out Of Art" made about her premiering at her release show on 8/29 at The 04 Center, and much more. I had a great time catching up with Ruby. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Find Ruby on Spotify, Instagram, Facebook Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Go to johnny-goudie.com for all things Johnny.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

  7. Aug 21

    The Arcadian Wild Return!

    Hello friends! Singer-songwriter and mandolin player Lincoln Mick from Nashville based Americana pop band, The Arcadian Wild returns to the show for episode 1595! Their new album, Make It Out Alive came out last Friday and is available now. They'll be Touring for the rest of the year and might be in Austin in January. Go to thearcadianwild.com for tour dates, music, videos, and more. We have a great conversation about writing and recording Make It Out Alive, how the band has changed since they got started, why we make music, touring, songwriting, life, and more. I had a great time catching up with Lincoln. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Find The Arcadian Wild on Spotify, Instagram, Facebook Give to Chip Dolan's GoFundMe HERE! Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Go to johnny-goudie.com for all things Johnny.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

  8. Aug 18

    Flickerstick

    Hello friends! Flickerstick frontman Brandin Lea is my guest for episode 1594! After a decade hiatus, Dallas based, alternative-rock band, Flickerstick is back with a gorgeous new album, Superluminal, available on vinyl, CD, and wherever you stream. They've been touring and they have a new documentary coming out soon called, "Flickerstick: Band on the Brink". Go to flickersticlofficial.com for music, tour dates, and more. Brandin and I have a great conversation about the new band line-up, making Superluminal, starring in and winning VH1's "Bands on the Run" in 2001 and the insanity of having your life exposed to the world, getting signed to Epic Records and having their big "coming out" party on 9/11 2001, being in Manhattan on 9/11, working with YouTube sensation Rick Beato, the demise and resurrection of Flickerstick, where the rest of the band is now, the show we played together at the legendary Troubador in Los Angeles together, and much more. I had a great time catching up with Brandin. I'm sure you will too. Let's get down! Find Flickerstick on Spotify, Instagram, Facebook Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, X, Facebook, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you pod. Go to johnny-goudie.com for all things Johnny.   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie

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”Johnny Goudie is the Marc Maron of Austin music. The veteran singer/guitarist – best known for fronting early Nineties pop band Mr. Rocket Baby and, later, his major-label rock act, Goudie – stepped up to the microphone with a new intention in 2011 and launched the How Did I Get Here? podcast. Now 840-some episodes in, the hourlong, twice-weekly interview show gives the host a platform to really connect with his Austin music guests, not just on what’s happening in their careers, but also in the shared experience of music appreciation – and that’s where he truly shines.” -The Austin Chronicle 2019

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  • Creator
    johnny goudie
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    Copyright © 2011-2026 Johnny Goudie. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    how did i get here?

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