Spout Podcast Spout

Social media can truly make or break new music, but the social media gods are smiling down upon 17-year-old artist Gayle, and her song "ABCDEFU."

Gayle spouts off on the viral breakup anthem, how she hopes her ex will respond to her success, dealing with adverse reactions to her art, the real meaning behind her tattoos, touring, follow-up songs, dogs, and a cheesesteak story that foodies everywhere will appreciate.

Nick Cannon is a multi-generational and multi-format entertainer. From his music, hosting and producing, to broadcasting and interviewing (and that’s just a Monday for him), Nick has amassed one of the most diverse audiences of any entertainer to date.

In Episode 38, the father of seven talks about what keeps him going, how he plans ahead for the success in front of him, and the importance of comedy and satire in today’s culture.

We look back at some of our guests from 2021, including Ed Sheeran, Adele, Billie Eilish, Lizzo, Shawn Mendes, and more. Plus, the Spout Podcast creation team shares the podcast that they are binging. Hear the shocking story of reality star Miriam Rivera and how she changed the rules of reality television forever.

Wondery – Harsh Reality
It was supposed to be a reality show with a twist. In a sun-drenched villa in Ibiza, six hot guys compete for a cash prize and for the love of the beautiful and mysterious Miriam. It’s meant to be her big break: the moment she becomes the superstar she was born to be. But this is the era of “cruel reality TV” and the show producers have a different goal: they want to surprise the men with the fact that Miriam is trans. A new six-episode investigative series from Wondery, the makers of The Shrink Next Door and The Apology Line, and from Novel, HARSH REALITY is the story about love, lies, reality TV and a woman before her time: Miriam Rivera. Written by Agnes Borinsky and hosted by Trace Lysette.

Listen to Harsh Reality: http://wondery.fm/HR_Spout

In 2019, Ckay would release the now viral hit that is “Love Nwantiti” not knowing that 2 years later (after a fair amount of regional success), it would go on to make him the first African artist to EVER achieve 20 million Spotify listeners (not to mention one of the most globally shazamed songs of 2021).
Just hours after playing London’s O2 Arena, Ckay joined us (live from England) to talk the importance of not only believing in yourself but holding yourself accountable to your dreams. As a fashion icon himself, he shares who’s look influences him and gives a beginners playlist for anyone ready to deep dive into afrobeats.

In the mid-2000s, few people were more famous than Britney Spears. But as she began to stumble in her personal life, the price of the public’s fascination was more than just a few nasty late-night jokes. But when you’re a platinum-selling pop princess, the show goes on even when you desperately need an intermission. In the midst of the madness, Spears began recording an album that would become her defining statement, 2007’s Blackout. 
Collaborators and friends, from the A&R rep who was one of Spears’ closest allies to the producers who crafted visceral hits like “Piece of Me,” tell the story of how Spears’ made classic songs in the eye of a hurricane. The result was an album that stood as a middle finger to Spears’ critics and established a dark, danceable sound that influenced pop for years to come. 

Wondery – Rolling Stone
In the mid-2000s, few people were more famous than Britney Spears. But as she began to stumble in her personal life, the price of the public’s fascination was more than just a few nasty late-night jokes. Paparazzi swarmed Spears’ home and her family, turning the singer into a tabloid punching bag. But when you’re a platinum-selling pop princess, the show goes on even when you desperately need an intermission. In the midst of madness, Spears began recording an album that would become her defining statement, 2007’s Blackout. Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Albums revisits the album at a time when Spears’ music — and the raw treatment she received from the public and the press — is being revisited and rethought in a big way. Collaborators and friends, from the A&R rep who was one of Spears’ closest allies to the producers who crafted visceral hits like “Piece of Me,” tell the story of how Spears’ made classic songs in the eye of a hurricane. The result was an album that stood as a middle finger to Spears’ critics and established a dark, danceable sound that influenced pop for years to come. Be sure to tune in on Amazon Music.

Listen to Rolling Stone 500: wondery.fm/RS500_Spout

Russell Dickerson established himself as a prolific songwriter and showman through tried-and-true performances, electrifying audiences on tour with Thomas Rhett, Kane Brown, Darius Rucker, Lady A, and Florida-Georgia Line.
If you are a member of the "RD Fam," you won't want to miss Russ spouting off on what made him fall in love with his wife, how he uses his platform to help those less fortunate, parenting tips, wine 101, God, and Disney hacks.