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Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier
Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier
Every artist has a story. Every story has a beginning. Journey to the Stage explores the winding pathways traveled by musicians, artists and songwriters, to gain insight into the music that has shaped who they are and the music they make. We highlight current projects by artists across genres, but always start our journey at the beginning.
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Journey to the Stage with Bryan Frazier

-Conversations with musical Icons and Indies-

Across genres. Across styles. Across eras.
Journey to the Stage explores the winding pathways traveled by musicians, artists, composers, and songwriters. We highlight current projects by our guests, but always start our journey at the beginning.

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Ep. 93: Grant Batson- Pipe maker, carpenter, farmer
May 26, 2026

Ep. 93: Grant Batson- Pipe maker, carpenter, farmer

Grant Batson is a true artist. He is a musician, songwriter, carpenter, farmer and gifted pipe maker. In a deviation from my typical purely musical guest, Grant and I sat down on a recent afternoon to talk about the art and p...
Ep. 92: Andrew Peterson- Singer, songwriter, author
April 20, 2026

Ep. 92: Andrew Peterson- Singer, songwriter, author

On a beautiful Spring afternoon, Andrew Peterson hopped of his riding mower, took a break from tending to his homestead in Nashville, and sat down with me for a wonderful conversation about life and songs, Christ and gardenin...
Ep. 91: The End of America
March 3, 2026

Ep. 91: The End of America

The End of America is an incredibly talented trio who No Depression Magazine says is making the best 3-part harmony since Crosby, Still & Nash. These three artists make music individually under their own names, but something ...
Ep. 90: Hunter James and the Titanic
Feb. 16, 2026

Ep. 90: Hunter James and the Titanic

Hunter James of Hunter James and the Titanic and I had a wonderful conversation of his musical journey, along with his band that is creating some of the best indie music today. The band has captured the sound and soul of Laur...
Ep. 89: Petra Vocalist John Schlitt
Feb. 2, 2026

Ep. 89: Petra Vocalist John Schlitt

Petra is BACK and so is John Schlitt! John sits down with Journey to the Stage to chat about Petra's BRAND NEW album "Hope," their first in over 20 years. John shares about how the idea of the album came about and how it was ...
Ep. 88: The Afters vocalist, Josh Havens
Jan. 19, 2026

Ep. 88: The Afters vocalist, Josh Havens

And we're BACK! After a bit of a break I am extatic to be back hosting the podcast that I love! I cannot imagine a better interview to kick things off with again than with this really great chat that I had with Josh Havens, v...
Ep. 87: Sean McConnell- Singer, songwriter, producer
May 12, 2025

Ep. 87: Sean McConnell- Singer, songwriter, producer

Sean McConnell is a wonderfully gifted artist. His songs have been sung by artists like Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Christina Aguilera, Buddy Miller, Rascal Flatts, Plain White T's, Brad Paisley, and others. Behind the songs...
Ep. 86: The Rick Florian Interview. Part 2
April 28, 2025

Ep. 86: The Rick Florian Interview. Part 2

In this second and final segment of my interview with White Heart vocalist, Rick, Ric, Rikk, Riq, Ricke, Rhic, Rikcq, Ricque Florian we dig into how the band would painstakingly polish their songs before heading to the studio...
Ep. 85: White Heart singer Rick Florian (Mark Gersmehl surprise appearance!) Part 1
April 14, 2025

Ep. 85: White Heart singer Rick Florian (Mark Gersmehl surprise appearance!) Part 1

I began listening to White Heart in about 1986, nearly 40 years ago. There is much to love about them. As a fan of well written songs, White Heart has always been in the upper echelon for me. Add top notch musicianship, arran...
Ep. 84: The Fernando Ortega Interview
March 17, 2025

Ep. 84: The Fernando Ortega Interview

For decades Fernando Ortega has written and recorded songs and hymns that are filled with profound spiritual truths, great doctrine, that are arranged in beauty and sung with authenticity. I had the pleasure of chatting with ...
Ep. 83: Pure Prairie League's Mike Reilly
March 3, 2025

Ep. 83: Pure Prairie League's Mike Reilly

Pure Prairie League, along with bands like The Eagles, helped create the Country/Rock blend that launched in the early 1970s. Along with the genre defining hit, "Aimee," Pure Prairie League has cemented its legacy by creating...
Ep. 82: Jesse Terry- singer/songwriter
Feb. 17, 2025

Ep. 82: Jesse Terry- singer/songwriter

Jesse Terry is one of those artists that stopped me in my tracks. From the first time I played his new album, "Arcadia," I knew I had stumbled upon a very special artist. Jesse's songwriting is simply incredible- both melodic...
Ep. 81: Interview with Russ Taff pt. 2
Feb. 3, 2025

Ep. 81: Interview with Russ Taff pt. 2

There are interviews, and there are interviews. This is a conversation that I will never forget. In this concluding portion of my chat with Russ Taff, we pick up where we left off in part one, where I asked Russ if his 1987 s...
Ep. 80: Interview with Russ Taff pt. 1
Jan. 27, 2025

Ep. 80: Interview with Russ Taff pt. 1

No one in the world has a voice like Russ Taff. With 6 Grammys to his name and more Dove Awards than one could count, Russ has nothing left to prove in the world of music. With all of that success to stand on, Russ has record...
Ep. 79: Burn the Jukebox
Dec. 30, 2024

Ep. 79: Burn the Jukebox

Burn the Jukebox have been burning up the internet for the last few years and have made a name for themselves by playing some of the best Rock and Pop songs of the past few decades. This group of highschoolers caught the atte...
Ep. 78: Phil Keaggy & Malcolm Guite discuss their new album!
Dec. 23, 2024

Ep. 78: Phil Keaggy & Malcolm Guite discuss their new album!

I had the pleasure of sitting with Phil Keaggy and Malcolm Guite and discuss their brand new collaborative album, Songs and Sonnets . This special album is filled with the masterful poetry of Malcolm Guite, whose recitations ...
Ep. 77: Interview with Petra legend, Bob Hartman pt. 2
Dec. 9, 2024

Ep. 77: Interview with Petra legend, Bob Hartman pt. 2

Bob Hartman is one of my heroes and it was a tremendous honor to conduct such an extensive interview with him. We begin part two of this interview talking about how Bob tracked down John Schlitt, which would lead to John join...
Ep. 76: Interview with Petra legend, Bob Hartman pt. 1
Nov. 25, 2024

Ep. 76: Interview with Petra legend, Bob Hartman pt. 1

In part one of this in-depth conversation with Petra founder, Bob Hartman, we talk about Bob's early influences and the guitarists that captured his attention as a young musician. Bob talks about his faith journey and the ban...
Ep. 75: The dB's (Peter Holsapple & Will Rigby)
Oct. 14, 2024

Ep. 75: The dB's (Peter Holsapple & Will Rigby)

The dB's may not be a household name in the mainstream of Rock, but for those that enjoy the alleyways and cul-de-sacs of popular music, The dB's stand with a handful of other bands that unintentionally helped start a new gen...
Ep 74: Debby Campbell on the Life & Legacy of Glen Campbell
Sept. 30, 2024

Ep 74: Debby Campbell on the Life & Legacy of Glen Campbell

As the oldest daughter of Country superstar Glen Campbell, Debbie Campbell had a special insight into her father's life and journey in a way that no one else did. In this insightful conversation, Debbie talks about her life w...
Ep. 73: Sara Horner on the Life & Legacy of James Horner
Sept. 16, 2024

Ep. 73: Sara Horner on the Life & Legacy of James Horner

James Horner composed music for over 160 films during the course of his remarkable career. Among his many works are music scores for some of the biggest films in Hollywood history, like Avatar and Titanic, and epic films such...
Ep. 72: The Bryan Duncan Interview pt. 2 (with Phil Keaggy surprise visit!)
Sept. 2, 2024

Ep. 72: The Bryan Duncan Interview pt. 2 (with Phil Keaggy surprise visit!)

In this final segment of my extensive interview with Grammy Award winning vocalist and songwriter, we wade into some deep waters. Bryan shares his thoughts as he looks back at the time when he was in the upper echelon of the ...
Ep. 71: The Bryan Duncan Interview part 1
Aug. 19, 2024

Ep. 71: The Bryan Duncan Interview part 1

Grammy Award winning songwriter and vocalist Bryan Duncan has had a 50+ year career that began in the Jesus Movement. His seminole group, The Sweet Comfort Band, helped launch modern CCM. After going solo in the mid 1980s, Br...
Ep. 70: Jenn Franklin- Singer/Songwriter
Aug. 5, 2024

Ep. 70: Jenn Franklin- Singer/Songwriter

Jenn Franklin is an indie artist that everyone needs to hear. Simply put, Jenn is one of the best indie songwriters and vocalists I have come across since I have been hosting Journey to the Stage. With a powerful voice traine...
Ep. 69: Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul, and Mary
July 15, 2024

Ep. 69: Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul, and Mary

Peter, Paul and Mary, the iconic folk trio of the 1960s, achieved remarkable success and left an indelible mark on the American music landscape and social conscience. With their rich and unforgettable harmonies and lyrics tha...

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Why we all should support indie artists.
Jan. 4, 2023

Why we all should support indie artists.

Indie artists are independent musicians who produce and distribute their own music without being signed to a major record label. These artists often face a number of challenges in getting their music heard and appreciated by a wider audience. In tod…

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Journey to the Stage ranks in the TOP 10% of podcasts!!!
May 24, 2022

Journey to the Stage ranks in the TOP 10% of podcasts!!!

THANK YOU to everyone who has tuned in and told their friends about Journey to the Stage. We are fortunate enough to rank in the top 10% of all podcasts around the world in terms of popularity. That's pretty incredible and humbling. 

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Be my guest?
March 30, 2022

Be my guest?

Booking guests for a fairly new podcast is something that takes a great deal of persistence, hutzpah, and thick skin. I am not afraid to ask ANYONE on to my podcast. In fact, most people would laugh if they were to read the list of crossed out names…

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