In this episode of Outside The Circle, hosts Brian and Ronnie sit down with Josh and Sean — two-thirds of the talented band Gale Bird — for an energetic and inspiring conversation about creativity, collaboration, and connection.

Sean shares how music has always been part of his DNA, from learning piano as a child to studying music in college. It was there that he met Josh, a like-minded musician with his own unique influences and production experience. What started as a friendship soon became a creative partnership built on trust, experimentation, and mutual respect.

Together, they talk about how Gale Bird came to life — from the early jam sessions and rough demos to crafting their distinct sound that blends heartfelt storytelling with genre-bending instrumentation. The duo reflects on how their varied musical backgrounds keep their songwriting fresh and unpredictable, while still grounded in emotion and authenticity.

Listeners will get a sense of how the band approaches songwriting as a team, the challenges of balancing creative roles, and the excitement of building momentum as an emerging act in today’s music landscape.

🎧 Episode 157 of Outside The Circle is a deep dive into the art of collaboration — available now on all streaming platforms.

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In this heartfelt episode of Outside The Circle, hosts Brian and Ronnie sit down with Robin Young, a rising artist whose roots in the Philadelphia area shaped a lifelong love for music.

Robin paints a vivid picture of her early years — a childhood filled with melody, surrounded by instruments and inspiration. Her father, a jazz musician and piano tuner, and her mother, a singer, filled the home with rhythm and harmony. That musical foundation, mixed with a natural curiosity for writing and performing, set her on a creative path from the very beginning.

Now living her dream as a singer-songwriter, Robin opens up about the process behind her debut album — the emotions, challenges, and triumphs that come with putting your first full body of work into the world. The conversation covers her songwriting influences, how she finds beauty in everyday moments, and the delicate balance between vulnerability and confidence as an emerging artist.

From childhood jam sessions in Philly to performing her own original songs on Nashville stages, Robin’s story is one of perseverance, passion, and authenticity — a reminder that music is often born from the places and people that shape us most.

🎧 Episode 156 of Outside The Circle — streaming now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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Portions of this podcast episode contain copyrighted music used with the express permission of the artist and/or their authorized representatives. All rights to the songs remain with the original copyright holders. Music is included solely for the purpose of artist promotion, review, and commentary under the permissions granted to Outside The Circle Podcast. No revenue is generated directly from the inclusion of these works, and the podcast maintains documentation verifying artist consent for each featured song.

In this episode of Outside The Circle, Brian and Ronnie sit down with Jess Jocoy, a rising Americana artist whose poetic songwriting paints vivid pictures of love, loss, and life on the open road.

Jess talks about growing up in Puyallup, Washington, where her musical world was shaped by the mix of her parents’ influences — her father’s love of classic country icons like Alan Jackson and Conway Twitty, and her mother’s taste for powerful female voices like Shania Twain. That early contrast helped her develop a unique sound that fuses roots-driven storytelling with modern-day emotional depth.

The conversation dives into her move to Nashville, the creative challenges of balancing art and industry, and the stories behind her newest music. With sincerity and insight, Jess shares how the beauty of the Pacific Northwest still finds its way into her lyrics — bringing a sense of place and purpose to every song she writes.

From her humble beginnings to her current artistic rise, this episode is a celebration of authenticity, persistence, and the love of a good story told through song.

🎧 Episode 155 of Outside The Circle — streaming now everywhere you listen to podcasts.

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Portions of this podcast episode contain copyrighted music used with the express permission of the artist and/or their authorized representatives. All rights to the songs remain with the original copyright holders. Music is included solely for the purpose of artist promotion, review, and commentary under the permissions granted to Outside The Circle Podcast. No revenue is generated directly from the inclusion of these works, and the podcast maintains documentation verifying artist consent for each featured song.