MONOLOGUE IS BACK. In this true Monologue of an episode, Monica "song explodes" her latest release "WINGS." She breaks it down section by section, talking about the writing and production processes and also plays the song she originally wrote for The Rutledge Cancer Foundation 10 years ago.  No more seasons. No schedule. Just for funzies.  Follow Monologue Podcast @monologuepodcast (IG) Follow TX Forever Podcast @txforeverpod (IG/TW) Stream WINGS on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/6KLUhAMwT681GwMffiDUDp?si=8a4b7d44bcaf45ba Stream WINGS on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/wings-single/1541050085 Donate to The Rutledge Cancer Foundation: https://rutledgecancerfoundation.org/donate/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monologue-monicamoser/support

I have a new podcast! It's a Friday Night Lights re-watch podcast with one of my best friends in the world, Carley Rutledge (@cool.cactus.media). Search TX Forever wherever you listen and follow us on socials @txforeverpod.   --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monologue-monicamoser/support

Secret podcaster Jonny Woo (@jonnywooooo) and award-winning screenwriter (not a euphemism) Mary Siroky (@msiroky) join me for an epic Oscar 2020 breakdown episode! We discuss every best picture nom, the biggest snubs of the year (*ehem* Greta, J Lo, Awkwafina, etc.), make our predictions, and grade all 9 best pic noms (see below). Mary puts my “movie buffness” to SHAME and we all “yes and” and/or kindly disagree with one another. Buckle up. Oscar grades Parasite: A+ Little Women: A Jojo Rabbit: A 1917: A Marriage Story: B+ Once upon a time: B The Irishman: B Ford v. Ferrari: B- Joker: B- --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monologue-monicamoser/support

First ep of 2020! The humble & insightful Nick Johnston (@nickjohnston) of The Pressure Kids (@thepressurekids) is my first guest of the new year. We talk about how striving for that middle ground between cryptic and on the nose is the sweet spot of music, how we love lyrics that can mean different things to different people (or even to different versions of yourself), we fan girl over Corey Kilgannon’s (@corey_kilgannon) song “The Hollow,” what’s next for The Pressure Kids, and how side hugs get a bad rep.Plugs~Nick: Joelton Mayfield (@joeltonmayfield)'s EP I Hope You Make ItMon: The Morning Show (@themorningshow) & Cheer (Netflix)recorded: 1/31/20 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monologue-monicamoser/support

So this was exciting. I’ve been a fan of Houston Kendrick’s (@houstonis_) for over a year and this is my first guest that I met in person for the first time minutes before recording. We talk about our southern roots, how we love the “figurative knitting-ness” of adult life, the most important songs to him on his debut mixtape PINK, how a lot of being a young adult is about unlearning the past, his new single “Birdbox” which is out THIS FRIDAY and more! It’s just a delightful ep. His song “PErSOnA” opens the ep (I included quite a bit cause it’s just so good) and his song “LiNES” closes.Plugs~Houston: Rhythm & Flow (@rhythmandflownetflix)Mon: Hustlers (@hustlersmovie) & Sophie Bush's (@sophiabush) podcast Work In Progress (@workinprogress)Recorded: 10/29/19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monologue-monicamoser/support

We got Trella!!! I don’t know why I’m always tempted to say “we” here? It’s just me? Anywho, Lindsey Sweat (artist name Trella @trellatunes) is on the show today talkin the origins of pumpkin day, her experience as a PK (pastor’s kid), how the faith community and music were always intertwined, how she bullied Corey Kilgannon (@corey_kilgannon) in high school, her journey from a worship writer to a pop artist, and more. Her 2016 single “Retreat” opens the ep and her newest song “Takin’ It Back” closes! Enjoy!! Trella on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YpLN8ZByubASuWnxWokRT?si=unomN5pISoSPX0LEWVKzggPlugs~ Linds: “In Your Eyes” Peter Gabriel Mon: The Politician (@the_politician) recorded: 10/10/19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monologue-monicamoser/support

Titling this episode “simple messy thoughts with Jordan.” I think I maybe got to one of my questions for Jordan (@jordanshamilton), and I think that’s what makes this ep so great. We always have meaningful, psychological/existential convos and this time was no different. First self-proclaimed enneagram 4 on Monologue! We start off talking toxic masculinity (which I refer to as “grabbing skirts” ...), the origins of Monologue, how watching TV makes us understand life better, the prayer process, how painfully nostalgic we are, identity in the post-post college phase, and more. Listen to the end to hear our fascinating convo on parfaits and massaged kale salads. I really love my friendship with Jordan and his ability to allow others to feel what they may not want to admit they’re feeling. Here’s to hoping he’ll join the universal conversation of music soon✌️ Jordan's EP: https://open.spotify.com/album/4ZCBrWSQ7PmHwv03Uotcq8?si=8nNjRgsJTjK0ecQfTVy5Tg Plugs~ Jordan: Community (TV), Moonchild (@thisismoonchild), parfaits, scoop bibs Mon: In Grey (EP), Unbelievable (Netflix miniseries), MUNA, Saves the World (@whereismuna), Fink (@finkmusic)recorded: 10/2/19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monologue-monicamoser/support

I think Calah (@calahmikal) read my mind before we had this conversation. She spoke about so many things I had been feeling/thinking about like::::feeling it’s too late to learn a new skill (spoiler alert: it’s SO NOT), the tendency to always be writing about identity, our Troy Boltoness in high school, actively downplaying our potential and value, this idea that if you’re not #struggling for your music you’re not really doing it, and the overall all-consuming nature of music and songwriting. Calah Mikal Caballero is a songwriter, artist, and a school counselor, and just has such a strong sense of self and a beautiful perspective on music, identity, Nashville, and more. Check out “An Ocean” and “Details” on Spotify (which we talk about on the ep) and I’m v intrigued and excited for her new single “Jimmy Fallon” (cc: @jimmyfallon). Longest interview to date and I think every second’s worth it!! Medium article on Billie Eilish below (don’t hate me Gen Zers):https://medium.com/@monicamarymoser/the-issue-with-billie-eilishs-darkness-aa2ac8b5349e Plugs~ Calah: Clairo (@clairo), Smart Sweets at Whole Foods (low sugar gummies!!!) Mon: The Little Women trailer (@littlewomenmovie), When They See Us (@whentheyseeus) recorded: 8/19/19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monologue-monicamoser/support

It always comes back to Nala’s sex eyes with these two. My One Tree Hill girls Addison Durham (@addison.w.durham) & Mary Kate O’Boyle (@marykate.oboyle) rejoin me for a surprise movie review ep! We discuss the live action Lion King — the good and the bad. Listen now!(Disclaimer: I tell MKOB at the end to close her ear not her ears cause she’s deaf in one ear like George Bailey!!!)rating: Brecorded: 7/31/19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monologue-monicamoser/support

First non-explicit episode (lol) with the joyous Emily Wyant (@emmi.elliott)!!! Emily and I met at school and have continued our friendship post grad via co-writing and obnoxious bits. She always puts me in a better mood and reminds me that life is beautiful. She’s in the band Local Sound (@localsound) and will be releasing a solo project under Emmi Elliot sometime TBA (artist link below)!! We talk faith, family, caring for others, especially w special needs, & how creativity is about returning to the original. Enjoy. Plugs~ Emily: serving others outside of your typical passions Mon: The Woman In The Window (novel) Emmi Elliott on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/62oCSE7lShkspceh6yof92?si=TWPpFyxqS2KftagkwDfJpQLocal Sound on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2cXyPSMdJcGw3t9yNhwTN2?si=Xzw85ZjiSEq7az8llaFHaQ "Loved Like This" co-written w/ Calah Mikal:https://soundcloud.com/monicamoser/loved-like-this-feat-calah-emily-wyant-from-local-sound-demorecorded: 6/7/19 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/monologue-monicamoser/support