Release Date - UTR Media Podcast

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We chronicle the making of the album from concept to creation. Host Dave Trout helps tell the story that almost never gets told - the drama, swerves, missteps, and key decisions that make an album's release date happen.

  1. 10/08/2025

    13: (BONUS) Back to Bellsburg

    The team that created 'Bellsburg' is now creating 'Back To Bellsburg' as a 2026 follow-up, celebrating more of Rich Mullins' songs recorded in Rich's old living room. This bonus episode shares about the making of that album and the current Kickstarter campaign that ends on 10/18/25. --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave TroutInterview guests - Anthony Hoisington, Andrew Greer, Luke Bower, Cory AsburyBack to Bellsburg KICKSTARTER - https://bit.ly/b2bksSPONSOR: Julianne Wonser's retreat - https://juliannewonser.com/songwriting-retreatsBellsburg Store - https://richmullins25.com/storeAll songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2025 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    38 min

  2. 12/13/2022

    12: The Big Day

    We did it! We got to the very namesake of this podcast... the release date of 'Bellsburg.' Join the celebration on this series finale of Release Date. --- CREDITS --- Host/Producer - Dave TroutInterview guests - Chris Hoisington, Anthony Hoisington, Andrew Greer, Evan SielingSPONSOR: Judson University - https://is.gd/jutourUTR's Buildathon Fundraiser - https://utrmedia.org/b2022Bellsburg Store - https://richmullins25.com/storeUTR's Christmas Playlist - https://utrmedia.org/smcmasAll songs used are with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2022 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    50 min

  3. 10/13/2022

    11: The Table

    Rich's music didn't exclude people - then and now. Everyone is welcome at the table. CREDITS: Track used: "Hold Me Jesus" by Sara Groves (ft. Andrew Greer & Bonnie Keen)Find "Hold Me Jesus" (single) on Spotify - https://is.gd/bbhmjspSPONSOR: Allie Murphy - https://is.gd/ambetterspFriends University Event on 10/21 - https://apprenticeinstitute.org/rich-mullins-archive/Host/Producer - Dave TroutSpecial guests - Chris Hoisington, Anthony Hoisington, & Andrew GreerVolunteer shoutouts - Amy Vreeman, Dan Shelby, Mike Trout, Laura Trout, & Christine BlundredUTR's blog recap of the RM Fan Weekend - https://utrmedia.org/rmfwFor more gourmet music, UTR's HSM Playlist: https://utrmedia.org/hsm19Win a pair of Beats Solo3 Headphones - https://utrmedia.org/winsolo3Email: releasedatepodcast@gmail.comAll music used with permission or under fair use provisions (c) 2022 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    37 min

  4. 07/27/2022

    10: Historic Campaign

    Even the best creative projects might not ever see the light of day due the lack of one crucial ingredient... funding. On 5/31/22, the 'Bellsburg' Kickstarter campaign went live, and the results were somewhat astonishing. --------- TRACKS USED ON EP.10 --------- * Sparrow Watcher - Amy Grant, Cindy Morgan, Andrew Greer (ft. Tommy Sims) * Doubly Good [LIVE] - Rich Mullins ----------- CREDITS ----------- * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * Interview Guests - Andrew Greer, Anthony Hoisington, & Steve Taylor * SPONSOR: Allie Murphy - https://is.gd/amwysp * UTR Summer of Vinyl contest - https://utrmedia.org/winvinyl2022 * UTR's All Aboard Campaign - https://utrmedia.org/aa22 * Tickets info for "Hello Old Friends (RM Event)" 9/9/22 in Elgin, IL - https://utrmedia.org/rmsept9 (c) 2022 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    53 min

  5. 05/27/2022

    09: Bellsburg

    Let's drive to Bellsburg, TN for the recording of a new tribute album - inside Rich Mullins' old house. ------ SHOW NOTES ------ * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * Guests: Connie Hawk, Chris Hoisington, & Andrew Greer * Kickstarter Presave & Campaign Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bellsburg/bellsburg-the-songs-of-rich-mullins/ * New Rich Mullins remembrance website - https://richmullins25.com * SPONSOR: Karin Simmons - https://is.gd/kspsalmssp * Summer of Vinyl Contest - https://utrmedia.org/winvinyl2022 (c) 2022 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    38 min

  6. 04/28/2022

    08 The Detour

    After nearly 4 years, Release Date is BACK. Some creative projects hit the end of the road and die. And for some projects it's an invitation to find a detour.

    31 min

  7. 12/30/2020

    BONUS: The Future of this Podcast + Farewell to 2020

    Wow, it's been a minute! So... what is happening with the Rich Mullins Tribute album? What is happening with the future of this Podcast? We answer these questions in a quick update... PLUS... as a special gift to the Release Date subscribers... We share with you the audio of our new online concert special "Farewell to 2020" Featuring: * Cindy Morgan * Royce Lovett * Christopher Williams * Sara Groves * Randall Goodgame * Hosted by Dave Trout Link to watch the video: https://utrmedia.org/videos/farewell-to-2020-online-concert/ (c) 2020 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit org - info at https://utrmedia.org

    43 min

  8. 06/05/2020

    BONUS: Celebrating Black Lives

    We believe this is an important moment in history. So we pause, we acknowledge, we listen, we unite with the cries for justice and peace from the Black Community. In this 85-minute special, we share songs and interviews that will help you lean in and hopefully engage your heart, mind, & spirit. ---------------- SONG CREDITS ---------------- * Brother (Open Up Our Eyes) - Seth & Nirva (ft. GabeReal) * Write It On The Wall - Royce Lovett * What Makes the World - The New Respects * Maybe Both, 1865 - Sho Baraka (ft. James Portier) * Black Boy Run! - Justin Gray * Take Me To The King - Tamela Mann (ft. Kirk Franklin) ----------------- CREDITS ------------------ * Host/Producer - Dave Trout * GUEST 1: Royce Lovett - http://roycelovett.com * GUEST 2: Justin Gray - IG @justingraysings * GUEST 3: Michael Trout - YMEN's website - http://ymenchicago.com * SPONSOR: Paul Demer - https://is.gd/pdrunningsp * Join SongRx Email list at utrmedia.org * See Justin Gray's "Run Black Boy" music video - https://youtu.be/MlAfIQRyc04 * Full video interview with Royce Lovett - https://youtu.be/EUa-ztqRLEE * Full video interview with Michael Trout - https://youtu.be/5FTW4bcRsmk * Email: utrmedia1@gmail.com (c) 2020 UTR Media. All Rights Reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization - info at https://utrmedia.org

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We chronicle the making of the album from concept to creation. Host Dave Trout helps tell the story that almost never gets told - the drama, swerves, missteps, and key decisions that make an album's release date happen.

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