On this episode of The Ripple Podcast, Ian and Joel talk about the producer's role in creating a great recording. Specifically, they talk about ways that a good producer can help a song/album by not over- (or under-) doing it, as well as ways that same producer might hurt a production in ignoring this principle. Included are plenty of audio examples from some of their favorite (and least favorite) albums! 

Ian and Joel are taking the month off to spend time with their families but they wanted to give you a Christmas gift: The audio from episode 4 of "The Ripple Effect," a special show featuring Weston Skaggs!

On this episode of The Ripple Podcast, Ian and Joel talk about the writing inspirations behind 5 songs they've been a part of and explore the wide range of starting points that can lead to a finished song. "Promises" by Carrollton© 2017 Centricity Songs (BMI) / CentricSongs (SESAC) (both admin. by Capitol CMG Publishing) / Fortyhourdays.  All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.© & ? Centricity Music. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission.

On the first ever episode of The Ripple podcast, Ian and Joel talk about their experiences with Co-writing in Nashville and in general. They also give some co-writing do's and don't's as well as some good rules of thumb.