The Young Escape Podcast

episode #63: chazz + mckenna chat with JRA agent, talented musician, previous tour manager, industry expert, woodworking genius + our cool friend, Shannon Bright. we had amazing conversations on what it looks like to book shows, what touring is looking like during crazy times, how Shannon got his start in the industry, all the way down to the history of chazz + Shannon. we’re so grateful to have the best booking agent, JRA, featuring the most amazing individuals like Shannon who rep our band. thank you for coming on the podcast + for encouraging us all the time, Shannon. we love you! follow Shannon on instagram: https://instagram.com/ksbright007?igshid=1vgki60d5d7rr go to JeffRoberts.com or email shannon@jeffroberts.com to book TYE for your next event.

episode #62: chazz + mckenna chat with one of our best friends, Quinton Kelley. “Q” is a legendary FRONT OF HOUSE ENGINEER & PRODUCTION MANAGER currently with David Crowder, and so many more artists you love. You’ve probably seen him at lots of our shows too because he does our sound often. Quinton has a reputation in our industry of being the very best in live sound engineering and producing shows. He also has a new company called LIVE YOUR SOUND, visit site here: https://liveyoursound.com/  and it exists to guide a community of engineers, musicians, and artists to their highest sonic potential.  Follow Quinton Kelly on instagram: https://instagram.com/quintonkelley?igshid=fsonv4ilsh4c

on episode #61, chazz and mckenna chat with our good friend Joey Rotella on what it’s like to be the tour manager of Jordan Feliz, how we first met on a bus tour, the bus rule chazz broke, some inspiring words for creatives wanting to know more about touring, + more. thanks for coming on the podcast, Joey! you’re the best! Follow Joey on instagram: https://instagram.com/joey_rotella?igshid=5pu884q9qj5t See Joey on the road with Jordan Feliz: jordanfeliz.com

on episode #60 of The Young Escape Podcast, chazz + mckenna chat with their friend RaJan Monroe, a talented DJ at one of our favorite radio stations, Pulse 101.7, + an amazing creative / artist. we talked about what it’s like to work at a radio station + be an artist at the same time, what RaJan is up to during quarantine, halloween, + more. “An unfinished product, living in a finished state of mind." Des Moines, Iowa native RaJan Monroe is not one to shy away from telling you the truth about his life as a husband, father, and son. Reflective of his deep roots from both the hip-hop culture and spiritual background, RaJan Monroe dubs this marriage and style of music "Authentic Original". He showcases lyrical ability and sonically embraces the emotion of life within his songs and wants nothing more than to share that with the world through excellence and transparency. Listen to Rajan on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oF0QUoqa0NGRgXTNtFtkT?si=3yKF8MkMSAukdy-nrJhJYw Follow Rajan on instagram: https://instagram.com/rajanmonroe?igshid=xb2lul0kc6wr

On episode #59 of The Young Escape Podcast: mckenna + chazz chat with Marty of Social Club Misfits on how they all met, chazz’s 30 minute rap project, what Marty is doing to stay creative in quarantine, advice to creatives, + more.  follow Social Club Misfits: https://instagram.com/socialclubmisfits?igshid=1ttjznngnllzu

in the #58 chazz + mckenna have a juicy chat with jason gray on songwriting and how he got started in music. follow @jasongraymusic on instagram: https://instagram.com/jasongraymusic?igshid=1xzh8pls8xzpp

in episode #57 of The Young Escape Podcast chazz + mckenna chat with david blascoe (drummer/producer that has toured around the world + produced multiple albums) about biggest man butts on tour, david’s upcoming hip hop project, the best pranks ever pulled on tour + more. shop our online pop up shop + use the code “BETTER” for 20% off: theyoungescape.com/shop/ follow david on instagram: https://instagram.com/davidblascoe?igshid=bh17hbqknfjf download our free iphone app to gain access to the TYE grid: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-young-escape/id1489011730

in episode 56 of The Young Escape Podcast, mckenna + chazz chat with jeff owen of Tenth Avenue North on how he got started, how we met, what their farewell year has looked like so far, aliens + more. mckenna and chazz also update you on what’s happening in their quarantines during COVID-19, about chazz’s rap career, + some juicy news. help support The Young Escape during this time by visiting their online pop-up shop: https://theyoungescape.com/shop/ + get 20% off using the code “BETTER” [all orders come with a free TYE sticker + a handwritten note] 10% of all proceeds will go to help Riverside Life Services at this time. you can also Venmo any amount to them @theyoungescape + we’ll give you a listen to an unreleased song. follow jeff owen: https://instagram.com/jeffowen_/

in this episode of the BACKSTAGE TYE PODCAST chazz chats with jay and mason (Jason) about valentine’s day poems, valentine’s day cards... and more valentine’s day stuff. + a special song performed by jason in EP. 55 ••

in this episode of the BACKSTAGE TYE PODCAST chazz sings the national anthem for the super bowl. and though it didn’t make it on live television, chazz dedicated his performance to the TYE GRID community discord.

in this episode of the BACKSTAGE TYE PODCAST chazz chats with the winner of the discord contest aly, about favorite foods, favorite band members, losing sponsors, and more in episode 53 ••

in this episode of the BACKSTAGE TYE PODCAST chazz chats with angel alfaro about aliens, favorite animals, hot dogs, and a new sneak peek of they're new single BBQ sauce in episode 52 ••

in this episode of the BACKSTAGE TYE PODCAST chazz gets kyle and mason from the TYE GRID in one place to chat. legendary conversation ••

in this episode of the BACKSTAGE TYE PODCAST chazz interviews a very rare guest about TYE’s new single SO ALIVE, tour life, favorite desserts, and much more in episode 50 ••

In this episode of the BACKSTAGE TYE PODCAST, chazz brings mckenna back on as an “assistant to the host” as they chat about dating apps for dogs, a mom + dad DJ duo, the future of the podcast and much more in episode 49 ••

chazz michael michaels is out sick. someone has to take the wheel. somone has to run the podcast. and that someone is LEGO batman. LEGO batman + mckenna talk about the new remix, bieber and cruise, batman's dark childhood + more in episode 48 ••

In this episode of the BACKSTAGE TYE PODCAST chazz chats with mckenna about new TYE remix, tour life, + more in episode 47 ••

episode 46: chazz chats with discord mod mason, in person live from TX ••

episode 45: chazz michael michaels travels by jet to TX to hang with his friends + see the young escape + Jordan Feliz on THE CHANGED TOUR ••

in this episode of the BACKSTAGE TYE PODCAST, chazz chats with mckenna about new music, touring, and birthdays. chazz answers a few Q&A questions, and gives an exclusive sneak peek of his debut hip hop single ••