Brian Gerald Bulger is a singer-songwriter based in the Midwest. We first met him during the No Surprises showcase in Kansas City last December and wanted to sit down for a more formal interview to talk about his life and work, and specifically his new EP and memoir, both titled Thank God I'm Far From Heaven, which are out now. Heartfelt and soulful, this multifaceted project focuses on Bulger's tumultuous upbringing, loss of his two siblings, and his grapple with religion and purpose.

Warning: this conversation contains discussion of religious trauma, grief and childhood trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

Mentioned in this episode:

1. Brian Gerald Bulger
2. Get Thank God I'm Far From Heaven

No Surprises is a half-day Midwest music, comedy, and vendor showcase benefitting Care Beyond the Boulevard (CBB). Greater Kansas City's un- and underinsured rely on the free, vital mobile healthcare services CBB provides.

Produced by Tone MGMT, No Surprises is a spotlight on who's next in the region's stacked indie and alternative music scenes, featuring Social Cinema (LNK/ICT), Big Fat Cow (KC), Grady Drugg (SGF), Hot Joy (STL), Brian Gerald Bulger (KC), Modeling (NWArk), and Teri Quinn & The Coyotes (KC), and comedy by Aaron Scarbrough.

No Surprises was recorded live on December 6, 2025 at Warehouse on Broadway in Kansas City, Missouri. Sponsored by Sinse Cannabis, Swade Dispensaries, and Loudspeaker. Interviews produced by Corbin David Albaugh. Produced and edited for broadcast by Loudspeaker Studios.

• Teri Quinn & The Coyotes
• Modeling
• Brian Gerald Bulger
• Grady Drugg
• Big Fat Cow
• Hot Joy
• Aaron Scarbrough
• Social Cinema
• Tone MGMT
• Care Beyond the Boulevard
• Corbin vs. The World

Shelby Taylor blends folk music with comedy to weave musical stories. Coming to us from northern Colorado by way of Florida, Shelby released her debut EP "Taylored World" in 2020 after dropping a string of catchy singles. Many of her songs have a theatrical quality to their storytelling, and she has built a massive following on TikTok with over 183 thousand followers. In late 2021, Shelby signed her first recording contract with So Fierce Music, a label founded as a haven for those marginalized and disadvantaged by the mainstream music industry because of their age, race, gender or sexual identity.

You can also currently catch Shelby guest starring as Sarah Waterston on Loudspeaker's The Weird audio drama. At only 30 years old, the sky's the limit for Shelby, so make sure to follow her online and enjoy this exclusive performance from Loudspeaker's Hallowstream benefit concert.

Set List:

1. Hey Girl (The Pyramid Scheme Song)
2. FAIRy Tales
3. S U P E R D U P E R
4. Inhale:Exhale

Connect with Shelby:

• https://shelbytaylor.net
• https://tiktok.com/@shelbytaylorexists
• https://www.instagram.com/shelbytaylorexists
• https://open.spotify.com/artist/7xgzq97vZRhvMdMO73oPyf
• https://music.apple.com/us/album/taylored-world-ep/1528495841
• Shelby on The Weird: https://www.loudspeaker.org/programs/the-weird

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