Broadcasting from Amplified Studios in Southern California, a number of hosts create weekly podcasts meant to amplify other local musicians in SoCal. There is "Amplified Radio" which is an interview show with audio engineers, local artists, and music business professionals with tips on how to use social media, how to book gigs around San Diego, and an ending segment on this week's best SD shows. Each episode also includes some silly games related to being an asshole about music and what politicians listen to in their free time. There is also "Music Makers San Diego" hosted by long-time radio guy...
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Nov 13, 2026 · 39:56
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Neil Levin about the comparisons between the Orange County music scene & San Diego, what he considers to be the most challenging part of…
Oct 23, 2026 · 34:11
In this episode, Gary talks with Dave Preston about the first gig he played while living in Phoenix, who some of his favorite songwriters are, the best advice he received about…
Oct 17, 2026 · 32:27
In this latest episode, Gary talks with brothers Christian & Sam Doyle, of Doylestown, about their musical family, what it's been like working together, what topics & themes they…
Oct 9, 2026 · 31:34
In this episode, Gary talks with Nate Donnis about who he would credit with helping to shape his sound the most, getting songs of his placed in multiple TV shows & how that came…
Oct 2, 2026 · 41:13
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Cathryn Beeks & Nisha Catron of the band Calamity about an upcoming musical they're both a part of, who their biggest musical &…
Sep 25, 2026 · 34:14
In this episode, Gary talks with Dylan Razwick about who his parents named him after, what it was like to be nominated for a San Diego Music Award & what that recognition does…
Sep 18, 2026 · 33:22
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Pete Posie about when & how he came to play the guitar, his songwriting process, his favorite type of venue to play & much more. Pete also…
Sep 11, 2026 · 31:54
In this episode, Gary talks with John Lowery about the start of his music journey, when & why he decided to pursue music, what it was about songwriting that made him want to…
Aug 28, 2026 · 42:13
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Scott Norgart & Stephen Mecham, of thePause, about their exposure to music growing up, how they met & how their partnership came about,…
Aug 21, 2026 · 17:00
In this episode, Gary talks with Slack Key 'Ohana band members, Brian Witkin, Carol Witkin & Joe Witkin, about what they've been up to since being on the show nearly four years…
Aug 14, 2026 · 32:57
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Lauren Geis about her early introduction to music, who she was listening to when she started to acquire a taste of her own, how her…
Aug 7, 2026 · 30:52
In this episode, Gary talks with Raine Arcas about the artists who influenced them the most, what solidified their love for music, the most challenging part of the songwriting…
Jul 24, 2026 · 37:49
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Todd Higginson about what it was like growing up in the "Rock and Roll Capital of the World," the challenges he sees as an independent…
Jul 17, 2026 · 36:15
In this episode, Gary talks with Tad Ryan, of Disappointing Joseph, about how his classical piano training helped him with his music today, who is favorite songwriters are, the…
Jul 10, 2026 · 37:51
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Kyle Luna, of Kyle Luna & The Moondogs, about his early beginnings in music with his father, his experience playing Eric Church's bar in…
Jul 3, 2026 · 38:19
In this episode, Gary talks with KISUI about how she came up with her stage name, how her background & heritage influences her songwriting, whether she writes for herself or a…
Jun 26, 2026 · 40:30
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Shae Moseley of the band Perfect Weather For Humans about the music his parents turned him onto when he was younger, how the name for the…
Jun 19, 2026 · 34:45
In this episode, Gary talks with Amber Rose & Sergio of the band, The Colour Monday, about Amber Rose's favorite singers, the importance of the other band members contributions…
Jun 12, 2026 · 34:45
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Jonathan Lee about who he was listneing to growing up & some of his major influences, what it was like playing open mics early on in his…
May 29, 2026 · 13:44
In this episode, Gary catches up with past guests, Robert & Zac Stickney, of the band ChickenHawk, to see what they've been up to since they were last on the show in 2024. The…
May 22, 2026 · 40:17
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Sutton James about the challenges he sees as an independent artist these days, his favorite type of venue to play, what themes or topics…
May 15, 2026 · 34:21
In this episode, Gary talks with Andy Robinson, of the Art Street Boys, about what inspired him to pursue music, some of his major influences, how his songwriting has evolved…
May 8, 2026 · 40:14
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Joel Rafael about his first introduction to music, the impact Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan & Woody Guthrie had on him, writing protest songs…
Apr 3, 2026 · 36:29
In this episode, Gary talks with Jon Bogdas about what prompted him to actually tackle being a songwriter, who he would credit with helping to shape his current sound the most,…
Mar 27, 2026 · 34:24
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Lauren Reznik about her biggest inspiration, advice she once received from her creative writing professor, the most challenging part of…
Mar 20, 2026 · 33:47
In this episode, Gary talks with Camille Sallave about her musical family, her first solo singing performance when she was in junior high school, her take on writing relatable…
Mar 13, 2026 · 34:58
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Durell Anthony about how his being in the church band & choir when he was younger helped him get to where he is musically today, where he…
Mar 6, 2026 · 38:35
In this episode, Gary talks with Shea Givens about how music was a big part of her life growing up, her musical heroes & influences, what themes or topics she's drawn to most…
Feb 27, 2026 · 32:22
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Dixie Maxwell about her time living in Nashville, who she would credit the most with influencing her sound & songwriting style, how…
Feb 20, 2026 · 32:39
In this episode, Gary talks with Deidre about how being in musical theater has impacted her to this day, what performing does for her on a personal level, what she likes most…
Feb 13, 2026 · 34:13
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Bobby Jameson & Derek Murphy from the band Crescent Blue about their first introduction to music, the band's songwriting process, what it…
Jan 23, 2026 · 32:27
In this episode, Gary talks with Ms. Connie about her book of romantic erotic poetry, how she learned to express emotion through dancing, what she hopes to achieve through her…
Jan 16, 2026 · 17:42
In this latest episode, Gary catches up with past guest Anna Ballew to see what she's been up to since she was first on the show. The two talk about why Anna moved back to…
Jan 9, 2026 · 36:01
In this episode, Gary talks with Lee Coulter about the music his parents introduced him to, what the various accolades he's received means to him as an artist, what he does to…
Jan 2, 2026 · 41:22
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Tristan Brooks about what music does for him on a personal level, where he gets his inspiration from for his songs, the time of day when…
Dec 19, 2025 · 33:24
In this episode Gary talks with Raena Jade about the first song she wrote, what it was like studying music at The New School in New York City, what she feels is the most…
Nov 28, 2025 · 35:18
In this latest episode, Gary talks with David Beldock & Peggy Watson about how they became songwriting partners, who they would credit with helping to shape how they write, the…
Nov 21, 2025 · 36:51
In this episode, Gary talks with Brandon Dominguez, aka Some Guy Bran, about where is love for songwriting & storytelling comes from, what it was like to play in his mother's…
Nov 14, 2025 · 42:14
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Claire King about her favorite era of music, how she came to write her first song, what setting suits her best for songwriting & much…
Nov 7, 2025 · 35:21
In this episode, Gary talks with Steve Skiano about how he came to write 52 songs in a year, his work in the mental health field, where he draws his inspiration from for his…
Oct 24, 2025 · 37:54
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Kimiko about her experience going to the School of Rock, what one reviewer's comments about her entry in the NPR Tiny Desk Contest meant…
Oct 10, 2025 · 33:48
In this episode, Gary talks with John Katchur about his residency at Java Joe's in the early 90s, his song about a girl killed by a local California Highway Patrol officer, what…
Oct 3, 2025 · 36:47
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Jordan, aka Mangosauce, about how taking Polynesian dance when she was younger helped to shape how she views artistry, who she credits…
Sep 26, 2025 · 29:33
In this episode, Gary talks with Miro Imani about how his taste in music has changed over the years, how his guitar playing helps shape how he writes, his goal of writing a song…
Sep 19, 2025 · 37:31
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Paul Yoon about his favorite songwriters, his bachelor's degree in music, topics he likes to write about & much more. Paul also performs…
Sep 12, 2025 · 38:00
In this episode, Gary talks with Kris & Marq Calabio, The Calabio Twins, about their first introduction to music, the band that helped to change the way they thought about music,…
Aug 22, 2025 · 38:12
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Chris Avetta about her musical heroes, what helps her to come up with lines for songs, her project The Morning Room & much more. Chris…
Aug 15, 2025 · 31:24
In this episode, Gary talks with Max Doty, aka Maxwell The Great, about his first concert experience, what made him decide to drop his studies in environmental engineering, how…
Aug 8, 2025 · 37:40
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Anna May about the music she listened to growing up & how her taste in music has changed, if any, over the years; why she prioritizes the…
Aug 1, 2025 · 20:13
In this episode, Gary talks with Eric Neilson about what he's been up to since he was first on the show a couple years ago, including his YouTube channel & Dharma Den Sessions,…
Jul 25, 2025 · 35:12
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Jeff Brinkman about how music affects him on a personal level, his experience on season three of the X Factor, the three seasons of his…
Jul 18, 2025 · 31:43
In this episode, Gary talks with Bonnie Nicholls about what inspired her to be a songwriter, the monthly song circle she co-hosts, how her songwriting has evolved since she first…
Jul 11, 2025 · 37:11
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Sophie London about her experience at a Green Day concert, the first song she ever wrote, the best advice she's received about her…
Jul 4, 2025 · 35:25
In this episode, Gary talks with Heatherlyn about how her spirituality transfers to her music, her work with the organization Peace Jam, what rituals she uses to get her into the…
Jun 27, 2025 · 29:43
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Michael Gilas about why he put off his dream of making music until recently, what songwriters influenced the way he writes, how music &…
Jun 20, 2025 · 36:10
In this episode, Gary talks with Haley Montgomery, aka DALL, about her past involvement in the Christian music scene; her nonprofit, The Table Art Society; her songwriting…
Jun 13, 2025 · 35:47
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Derren Raser about when he discovered his musical voice, what song of his stands out as a turning point in his career, why his latest…
May 30, 2025 · 32:31
In this episode, Gary talks with Mark Montijo about his time meeting Kris Kristofferson, how his first album after taking a break from music for several decades came about, what…
May 23, 2025 · 34:12
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Pat McBride about the music being played in his house when he was growing up, how he learned to play the guitar, a song he recently wrote…
May 16, 2025 · 33:57
In this episode, Gary talks with San Diego Music Award winner, Alex Bergan, about what winning an SDMA means to him as an artist, what he considers to be his most valuable trait…
May 9, 2025 · 14:44
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Aaron Markland, AKA Seawall Prophet, about what he & his band have been up to since he was on the show last a couple years ago, their…
May 2, 2025 · 36:15
In this episode, Gary talks with Ryan Gray about his first introduction to formal music training, his take on turning poems he's written into songs, how he stays motivated &…
Apr 25, 2025 · 37:03
In this latest episode, Gary talks with TJ Moss about his first introduction to music, what his purpose is as a songwriter, his experience performing for the Dalai Lama & much…
Apr 18, 2025 · 39:32
In this episode, Gary talks with Brian Allan White about when the music bug first hit him, his take on performing solo versus in a band, why writing about the struggles of…
Apr 11, 2025 · 34:08
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Jesse LaMonaca about the genres of music he's drawn to most, how living in Sweden helped to shape & influence his music today, how his…
Mar 28, 2025 · 34:38
In this episode, Gary talks with Grace Jackson about some of her favorite artists, her time in band & choir in high school, what songwriting does for her on a personal level &…
Mar 21, 2025 · 43:15
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Aly Rowell about her church worship leader & how he was such a great mentor to her, the music program she was in prior to going to…
Mar 14, 2025 · 34:08
In this episode, Gary talks with Monica Larrea about how her music therapy studies impact her music today, why it's important for her shows to be interactive, how she deals with…
Mar 7, 2025 · 36:03
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Lauren Ong about her poetry phase as a teenager, why she wanted to be a songwriter, the best advice she received about songwriting & much…
Feb 28, 2025 · 33:09
In this episode, Gary talks with Sasha Ortega about the impact her jazz studies had on her music, where she draws her inspiration from for her songs, what she does to keep her…
Feb 21, 2025 · 36:44
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Cadre Scott about her love for 70s music, how conflict inspires her to write, why she writes for herself & not with a particular audience…
Feb 14, 2025 · 37:07
In this episode, Gary talks with Jeff Livingstone about what he looks for in a song, his business degree in Entertainment & Hospitality Management, what the most challenging part…
Feb 7, 2025 · 34:06
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Michael Hill about his first introduction to music, what method he uses to improve his singing, what impact he hopes his songs have on his…
Jan 24, 2025 · 38:25
In this episode, Gary talks with Celina Rescott about her early musical journey, her different singing styles, why she never goes back to change a song once it's done & a lot…
Jan 17, 2025 · 40:59
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Dakota Ringer about what really inspired him to play music & write, what he likes to write about, his favorite type of venue to play &…
Jan 10, 2025 · 40:09
In this episode, Gary talks with Ryan Sheker about his first introduction to music, the first song he ever wrote, his songwriting goals & much more. Ryan also performs three of…
Jan 3, 2025 · 41:51
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Heath Farmer, of the band Coastal Wolves, about the music he listened to growing up & through college, what it was about songwriting that…
Dec 20, 2024 · 37:05
In this episode, Gary talks with Melody Ebner about her musical family, how important the arts are in school, what the most challenging part of the songwriting process is for her…
Dec 14, 2024 · 30:03
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Gayle Skidmore about Lisa Loeb's influence, how easy or difficult it is for song ideas to come to her, her two year songwriting project…
Nov 22, 2024 · 46:40
In this episode, Gary talks with Roni Lee about what it was like working with the famed L.A. manager & producer, Kim Fowley; what it was like filling in for Dale Bozzio at a…
Nov 15, 2024 · 36:32
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Shua about his early obsession with storytelling, writing songs where the listener feels a part of them, how he deals with writer's block…
Nov 8, 2024 · 38:44
In this episode, Gary talks with Ron Houston about the memories he has of his father's country band, when & why he bought his first guitar, his favorite songwriters & much more.…
Nov 1, 2024 · 38:03
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Amy Barnhart about her favorite songwriters, how she came to write her first song, what the most challenging part of the songwriting…
Oct 25, 2024 · 37:19
In this episode, Gary talks with Rhea Makiaris about the vocal lessons she took in college, how her songwriting has evolved, her Concert for Your Cause series & much more. Rhea…
Oct 18, 2024 · 34:53
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Dan Gindling about some of his earliest influences, adding a little humor to his songs, topics &/or themes he's drawn to writing about &…
Oct 11, 2024 · 36:01
In this episode, Gary talks with Hailey Wetzel about the music she listened to growing up & how her taste in music has changed over the years, setting songwriting goals, where…
Oct 4, 2024 · 43:07
In this latest episode, Gary talks with five time San Diego Music Award winner, Whitney Shay, about her background in theater, writing songs with a message, what it takes to find…
Sep 27, 2024 · 42:39
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Aug 2, 2024 · 32:10
In this episode, Gary talks with Josue Vazquez about who he credits with influencing his songwriting the most, what it's like to be a musician for hire, the best compliment he's…
Jul 19, 2024 · 33:08
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Aaron Bowen about what it was like going to the Guitar Institute of Technology, what it was like transitioning from writing instrumentals…
Jul 12, 2024 · 41:41
In this episode, Gary talks with Shhhhh band members, Rheanna Downey & Molly Jenson, about how they came up with their band name, how they came to play together & why, what…
Jun 28, 2024 · 30:15
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Keilani Mai about when the music bug first hit her, the challenges she's faced as an independent artist, where she draws inspiration from…
Jun 21, 2024 · 29:56
In this episode, Gary talks with Danielle Angeloni about her early musical influences, her music therapy & songwriting classes at Berklee College of Music, how her songwriting…
Jun 14, 2024 · 33:49
In this latest episode, Gary talks with Kieler Avery about the music she loved as a kid & how it impacted her, how she learned to play guitar, how her mood affects her…
Jun 7, 2024 · 33:31
In this episode, Gary talks with Bryan Miles about when it first hit him that he wanted to play music, why Bob Marley is his musical hero, where he draws his inspiration from for…
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