The Corpus Christi Songwriters Podcast

Mar 12 2025 29 ep. 79 mins

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A podcast created by Corpus Christi Songwriters - a Texas organization that promotes, fosters, and enhances original music in the Coastal Bend, and beyond, and hosts the Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival every February. Hosted by Jules Taylor, Jimmy Willden, and Garrett Wieland. Join us on our journey to speak with as many of our regions' songwriters as possible, to gauge their perspectives on the craft and the business of songwriting. New episodes drop Thursdays.

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Ep. 7 - Ty Dietz, Shayna Sands | When the World is Asleep

Mar 12 2025 80 mins

Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor and Jimmy Willden sit down with two South Texas troubadours, Ty Dietz and Shayna Sands—to discuss the gig life, process (or lack-thereof) and the powerful benefits of songwriting on your mental health.Honorable Mentions: Pake Rossi, David Beck, Perdanales Studios, Jeff Plankenhorn, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Hope & Hostility, Claudia Gibson,

Ep. 6 - Stefan Prigmore, Paul Montoya | The Ballad of Billy Banger

Mar 05 2025 100 mins

Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down to recap the 2025 CCSF for the second year in a row, with Stefan Prigmore — and discuss French crepes and the rise of A.I. in songwriting with Paul Montoya (our featured songwriter at our March “In the Rounds” on Sunday, Mar. 9). Honorable Mentions: Elise Leavy, Heather Little, Stephanie S

Ep. 5 - Heather Little, Lost Patterns | Other People’s Salmon

Feb 11 2025 102 mins

For our final episode before the fest —Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down for a conversation with Heather Little and Austinites —Lost Patterns. And be sure to listen all the way through! We drop a code that gets you 25% OFF your ticket to the 2025 Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival, Feb. 14-16.Be sure to snag them soon — t

Ep. 4 - Claudia Gibson, Chris Moyse | A True Vocation

Feb 04 2025 88 mins

Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down for a conversation with Claudia Gibson and Chris Moyse. Honorable Mentions: Walt Wilkins, SWRFA, George Ensle, Guy Clark, Jimmy’s cousin Derrick.Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I’ve Sung” - Walt Wilkins; "Unbound" by Claudia Gibson, and "Dancing around a Fire" by Chris Moyse.Join

Ep. 3 - Andrew Delaney, Rachel Laven | If You Don't, You Won't

Jan 27 2025 81 mins

Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down for a conversation covering production, distribution, and deliberate songwriting with Andrew Delaney and Rachel Laven. Honorable Mentions: SWRFA, Horror Films, The Lavens, Nathan Evans Fox, Stephen Wilson, Jr., Rachel's mom, Jimmy's cousin Derrick. Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I�

Ep. 2- Nathan Evans Fox, Sarah Golden | The Process and the Politics of Songwriting

Jan 21 2025 113 mins

Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor and Jimmy Willden sit down for a conversation with Nathan Evans Fox and Sarah Golden. Honorable Mentions: The Other, Stephanie Sammons, Jimmy’s cousin Derrick.Songs featured this episode: “The Songs I’ve Sung” - Walt Wilkins; "Freak You Out" by Nathan Evans Fox, and "Who Will Rebuild LA" by Sarah GoldenJoin us on Tuesday, Jan. 28 f

Ep. 1 - Stephanie Sammons, The 99s | Marmite & Quinoa

Jan 13 2025 75 mins

Corpus Christi Songwriters’ Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down for the first episode in six months — catch up, talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going — and chat with songwriters Stephanie Sammons, and Devereaux and G Martin (The 99s) — about their process, and their upcoming performances at the 2025 Corpus Christi Songwriters Festival.

Episode 20 - Josh Glenn | Mad Folk Scientist

Jul 04 2024 81 mins

Corpus Christi Songwriters' Jules Taylor and Jimmy Willden sit down with none other than the mad folk scientist himself -- Josh Glenn -- for a discussion delving into all of his looping experiments, the difference writing songs with his looping pedal, solo, and with his indie-folk due (ahem...with Jimmy) -- Yosh & Yimmy! Honorable Mentions: Brant Sankey, Sound Machine Studi

Episode 19 - Natalie Price | A Little Bit Like Food

Jun 13 2024 76 mins

Corpus Christi Songwriters' Jules Taylor, Garrett Wieland, and Jimmy Willden sit down with one-of-a-kind songwriter Natalie Price to discuss beginnings, what lead her to where she is today, and the journey to making her debut full-length album. Honorable Mentions: Mary Bragg, Pedro the Lion, Stephanie Lambring, Israel Nash Join us on Thursday, June 27 for our next episode’s gu

Episode 18 - Clarissa Serna | Authentic to Yourself

May 09 2024 59 mins

Corpus Christi Songwriters' Jules Taylor and Jimmy Willden sit down for a deep dive conversation with the local legend herself -- performer, television personality, influencer, and songwriter -- Clarissa Serna! We discuss all things music, inspiration -- and the power of finding your voice and yielding that power for the good of others. Honorable Mentions: The Voice, Coastal L