SONG DIVING - An American Songwriter Podcast

We dive in with Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins to talk about the songs he’s written, including “Tonight, Tonight,” “Cherub Rock,” and “Cupid de Locke,” and the music that shaped how he hears and writes songs, from The Beatles to Bob Dylan to Bad Brains to Black Sabbath.

Billy talks about letting the song take you like a child by the hand and lead you where it wants to go. He also reflects on trusting that when a song doesn’t land immediately, you may be writing for another generation at another time. A generous conversation about documenting the long arc of a creative life.
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We dive in with Cooper Alan to explore the songs he’s written and the music that shaped his creative voice. We talk about the two sides of his personality and artistry, the heartfelt and emotionally grounded side and the fun, wild, and humorous side, and how both show up in his songwriting. Cooper also reflects on the wide-ranging music he drew from while learning to entertain bar crowds before he was old enough to even be in them, from Tom Petty and Eric Church to Uncle Kracker and Eminem.

It’s an open, inviting conversation about writing songs that juggle honesty and entertainment, and leave room for both heart and humor.
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We dive in with Grammy-nominated songwriter and singer Adam Wright to explore the songs he’s written and the music that shaped his creative voice — from the moment Chuck Berry changed everything to The Judds, AC/DC, Mark Knopfler, and more.

Adam reflects on growing up with music coming through his bedroom wall, the permission it takes to follow a song simply because it asks you to, and the role listening and reading continue to play in his songwriting. A grounded conversation about taste, craft, and letting songs lead the way.
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We dive in with Adam Duritz of Counting Crows to explore the songs he’s written, including “Round Here,” “A Long December,” and “Butterfly in Reverse,” and the music that shaped his creative voice from R.E.M. to Richard Thompson to Run DMC.

Adam reflects on returning to songwriting after a long quiet stretch, the instincts and influences that guide his work, and the moments when you realize a song isn’t finished yet. A thoughtful, generous conversation about following your fascination, trusting your instincts, and keeping songs alive over time.
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We dive in with Marc Roberge of O.A.R. to explore the songs he’s written and the songs that wrote him. Marc reflects on the instincts and early influences that shaped his creative voice, tracing a path from starting as a band in eighth grade to selling out Madison Square Garden—and what it takes to stay connected to the work. A relaxed, honest look at a band built on curiosity, chemistry, and the long road of building a life in music.
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