Surprise Cast

Dubya
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What does quality art mean to you? Hello. My name is Dubya, host of this special channel. Enjoy my conversations with online artists and musicians via a show called Surprise Cast. Their creative work influences how we view their world while giving us fresh and new perspectives on our lives. Get ready to be entertained and educated! Thanks for your support. I will ALWAYS appreciate it!

  1. Surprise Cast #231 KEELEY

    22H AGO

    Surprise Cast #231 KEELEY

    Hello KEELEY, I had a great time having y'all on Surprise Cast. What a fantastic way to launch season #3.  It was a blast exploring personal growth, the current state of indie music, music press, and the ongoing case of Inga Maria Hauser. Thank you for sharing insights into the band's artistic journey, the significance of collaboration, and the inspirations that drive your endless creativity. I LOVED hearing everyone's insights into the latest album, Girl on the Edge of the World, exploring themes of musical evolution and tremendous depth of analyzed songs. I enjoyed listening more about the songwriting process, live performances, and the importance of connecting with audiences through music. Long live your quote, "It's us versus the world!" Follow Keeley: https://keeleysound.com/ Follow Surprise Cast: Amazon, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Spotify or YouTube Additional music courtesy of Suede: https://suede.co.uk/

    1h 41m
  2. Surprise Cast #230 Paine Proffitt

    FEB 5

    Surprise Cast #230 Paine Proffitt

    Dear Paine, Thanks a million for being a guest on Surprise Cast! I enjoyed hearing how traveling has broadened your mind and shaped your personal experiences. You are certainly well-traveled. It was great to learn that art is a means of self-discovery and allows you to express yourself in a creative, fun way! Your love for Philadelphia, your collaboration with The Ocean Blue, and your time at art school were fascinating to hear. Like Ocean Blue’s wonderful, dreamy music, your work highlights the best of humanity, even with a hint of darkness underneath. May 2026 continue to bring you creativity, art, and deep connections! Your dedication to your craft and your willingness to share your story are admirable. A raise of the art brush to you! Follow Paine: https://paineproffittart.bigcartel.com/ Sailing to Philadelphia by https://www.markknopfler.com/ Mood Swing by https://www.theoceanblue.com/ Follow Surprise Cast: Amazon, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Spotify, or YouTube.

    1h 9m
  3. Surprise Cast #229 Andrew Darby

    FEB 1

    Surprise Cast #229 Andrew Darby

    Dear Andrew, Thank you so much for returning to my podcast program, Surprise Cast. It was a pleasure speaking with you about music, faith, and personal transformation.  I particularly enjoyed listening to the backstories of songs such as "Oceans" and "Never Leaves Me". They were interesting in terms of their seeds of inspirations and connections to your spiritual journey. Thank you for being transparent about your past addictions and how you've managed to handle them now with success. Amazing! Keep creating music for others to enjoy and appreciate. May your art always be an outlet for you to express your creativity and love for the divine. Follow Andrew:  https://linktr.ee/andrewdarby Other music courtesy of Prayers for Change: https://playingforchange.org/ Al Green: https://www.al-green.com/ Follow Surprise Cast on Amazon, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Spotify, or YouTube

    1h 10m
  4. Surprise Cast #228 Becca Hannah

    JAN 27

    Surprise Cast #228 Becca Hannah

    Dear Becca, It was so much fun sitting down with you on Surprise Cast to unpack your new album, 'Tonight in my Dreams' and a whole lot more. Our conversation was wide-ranging. Hearing your perspectives on songwriting, live performances, the recording process, and what it means to be "intentional" was fascinating. I loved hearing about the album's songs, such as "Caramel", "Empathy", and "Future Trip", and the stories behind each one. The collaborative process with band members seemed engaging and memorable. Thank you so much for opening up about personal growth in 2025, moving from cautious to curious, and how those shifts influenced your music. Your candidness about ADHD, the gifts and challenges it brings, family life, and your endless creativity were extraordinary to hear. Thank you for giving it your all during our conversation. Your storytelling, vulnerability, humor, and craft are to be admired, as is your ability to relate and feel for others. The world needs more empathetic people like yourself.  Follow Becca: https://linktr.ee/beccahannah Additional Music by https://theblackkeys.com/ Additional Music by Blondie: https://blondie.net/ Follow Surprise Cast: Amazon, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Spotify, or YouTube.

    1h 23m
  5. Surprise Cast #227 Leon Joyce Jr.

    JAN 22

    Surprise Cast #227 Leon Joyce Jr.

    Greetings, Leon! I'm grateful to have seen you perform in San Francisco in 2025. From the moment you picked up the sticks, I knew my eyes would be filled with wonder. In our podcast conversation, you did a great job sharing your personal experiences, including your positive childhood, Marine Corps duties, and, of course, your extraordinary journey as a musician. What really made me smile was hearing about your relationship with your father. I hope everyone who listens to this podcast can appreciate the quality of friendship you two built together, especially when talking about baseball. Thank you for a conversation that didn't miss a beat. It was lively, smooth, and confident, just like your fabulous drum playing. Keep hitting those beautiful notes of life. Follow Leon Joyce Jr: https://www.leonjoycejr.com/ Please support other musicians featured in this podcast: https://fatsdominoofficial.com/pages/the-life-of-fats-domino https://www.ramseylewis.com/ Follow Surprise Cast: Amazon, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Spotify, or YouTube

    1h 11m
  6. Surprise Cast #226 Worm School

    JAN 17

    Surprise Cast #226 Worm School

    Dear Worm School, I love your youth, spirit, and infectious energy! All of you shared interesting stories about how music plays a central role in your lives. It was great fun to jump behind the scenes of your incredible single, "Jacob's Ladder," a song as good as any in the dreampop/shoegaze world. I enjoyed learning about the band's creative process. May 2026 and beyond be filled with more great music and memorable live shows. I know this is only the beginning of great things to come your way. You'll play an important role in the musical landscape.  Follow Worm School:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7sOjGIpf4A https://craftingroomrecordings.bandcamp.com/ Follow Simon Scott: https://spsmastering.blogspot.com/ Follow Ben Easton: https://www.instagram.com/beneastonmusic/ Follow Surprise Cast: Amazon, iHeart, Podbean, Spotify, or YouTube

    58 min
  7. Surprise Cast #225 The Sundries

    JAN 12

    Surprise Cast #225 The Sundries

    Dear Sundries, From a former teacher to current teachers, thank you for a lovely conference about life as musicians! I love listening to how music impacted each one of you whilst growing up. You focused on the role of art and its true impact, which was great to hear. I appreciated how you shared sharp insights on songwriting ideas, importance of simplicity and figurative language in your lyrics.  You released one of the most sparkling albums of 2025, so thank you for taking a deeper dive into its sound, production, and thoughts behind it. May your 2026 shine brightly and look forward to hearing more of your infectious music. The band received an 'A' in my grade book! Follow The Sundries: https://thesundries.bandcamp.com/ Follow https://janglepophub.home.blog/ Follow Surprise Cast:Amazon, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Spotify, or YouTube

    57 min
  8. Surprise Cast #224 Callière (Andrew Rose)

    JAN 7

    Surprise Cast #224 Callière (Andrew Rose)

    Dear Andrew, I was so looking forward to our conversation because I knew you'd bring your A game, and you did with great success. I loved hearing about your sparkling new album, 'Solar,' and the amazing stories behind it. Listening to your journeys along the Camino de Santiago was fantastic—it makes me want to get out on the trails one day to soak up the incredible vistas. Thank you for sharing all the granular details, including personal encounters on the trails, your appreciation for Chameleons/Slowdive/Robin Guthrie, and the writing and production process that inspired your latest work. I know you're filled with gratitude at this stage of your life, which I have to say is a great thing because it adds layers and depth to who you are as an artist and, most importantly, a person. Thank you for taking us along on your travels. I love the backstage access to your tales along the road of life.  Follow Calliere: https://calliere.bandcamp.com/ Follow Shore Dive Records: https://shorediverecords.bandcamp.com/ Follow Robin Guthrie: https://robinguthrie.com/ Follow Slowdive: https://slowdiveofficial.com/ Follow Chameleons: https://chameleonsband.com/ Follow Surprise Cast: Amazon, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, Spotify, YouTube

    1h 9m
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About

What does quality art mean to you? Hello. My name is Dubya, host of this special channel. Enjoy my conversations with online artists and musicians via a show called Surprise Cast. Their creative work influences how we view their world while giving us fresh and new perspectives on our lives. Get ready to be entertained and educated! Thanks for your support. I will ALWAYS appreciate it!

Information

  • Creator
    Dubya
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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    Surprise Cast