The Quinn Spinn

A Stupid News involving an intimate moment with a household appliance. Our greatest Halloween costumes. The Quinn... as a cougar magnet?We learn a lot about each other -- and the human condition in general -- on this episode of The Quinn Spinn.We also pay tribute to the late Brad Arnold of 3 Doors Down, provide you with Something For Your Ears from Dirty Heads, and give you something to feel good about to conclude today's adventure.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeLearn more about The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

Austin Breckenridge is the Executive Director of The A&R Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Texas nonprofit entity dedicated to transforming creative passions into sustainable businesses, by providing independent musicians and creative arts businesses with tools, resources, and education on entrepreneurship.The A&R Foundation offers the Music Business Accelerator cohort, a 12-week program which teaches musicians and creative entrepreneurs the fundamentals of building their businesses. Austin joins us on The Quinn Spinn to discuss the program, which is coming to Nashville for the first time this spring, alongside details on how to apply.This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded at The Russell: https://russellnashville.comOpening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeLearn more about the Music Business Accelerator: https://umcworldwide.com/2026/02/06/music-business-accelerator-applications-open/Learn more about The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

Stéphane Wrembel is a world-renowned guitarist and band leader. Influenced by luminaries including the great Django Reinhardt, the French-born Berklee grad has experienced many highlights throughout his decades-long career, including having his music featured in Woody Allen films like 'Midnight in Paris.'Stéphane's creative process meets at the intersection of art and life, and we welcome him to today's episode of The Quinn Spinn to share how his journey empowers him to create and collaborate from an organic place.This episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded at The Russell: https://russellnashville.comOpening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeLearn more about The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

Over the course of his career, Joel Kaiser has worn a number of creative hats: songwriter, performer, graphic designer, brand expert, festival organizer, and more.Now, he steps into the music tech space as the co-founder of First Rule, a 'human-first' company that employs AI to give artists control over how their Musical Essence is used throughout the ecosystem.Joel joins us for an in-depth conversation on the state of art, creativity, and technology, while previewing the first annual Music City Make-a-Thon, taking place in Nashville from March 23-28.Learn more about the Music City Make-a-Thon: https://www.firstrule.ai/musicCityMakeAThonOpening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeThis episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded and produced at The Russell, a historic East Nashville church converted into a boutique hotel: https://russellnashville.comLearn more about the show: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

With 2026 now in full swing, different levels bring different devils. A new year means new challenges and opportunities, and that means digging in and doing the work as the story unfolds.There will be highs. There will be lows. There are lessons in both. It's all a part of the process...Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeThis episode of The Quinn Spinn was recorded at The Russell Nashville: https://russellnashville.comLearn more about The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

We conclude this momentous year with an episode of The Quinn Spinn that honors the journey while looking ahead.The Quinn, Scotty Rock, and L discuss their highlights in 2025, as well as what their hopes for 2026.We also have the return of Stupid News, and an Inappropriate Word with L that is simply too hot for TV!Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeLearn more about the show: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

What are two middle aged uncs to do on a Sunday night, but hop on Zoom, record a podcast, and play some games!We have a little bit of fun to open up the December action on The Quinn Spinn. We play a riveting game of "Would You Rather?" before Scotty quizzes The Quinn on a series of quotes, to determine whether they were said by an actual rockstar or AI...Plus, we recap a monster October at Underground Music Collective, and give you a little Something For Your Ears with Limp Bizkit's latest single, "Making Love to Morgan Wallen."Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeLearn more about the show: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

Here it is -- the long-awaited third part of our trilogy from Gussapolooza 2025!This episode -- coming to you from the final day of this year's festival -- touches on the creative journey, and the lessons it teaches us as we embark and continue on the path. We sit down with artists, activists, community organizers, and more, giving you a full view of Ontario's creative landscape.This episode is released in loving memory of our ProFX12 mixer, which perished during the making of this episode after 11 loyal years of Quinn Spinn service. #RIP #NeverForgetFollow The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

Jazzy the Uncontrolled Goddess is a spoken word poet, speaker, author, and mindset coach whose work begins from within. Jazzy's raw transparency makes her a force to be reckoned with: a creative's creative whose ability to lean into her truth inspires the community around her.Jazzy makes her Quinn Spinn debut today to chat about a variety of topics, including creativity in the age of AI, the inspiration found through love, and the importance of doing our own inner work.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeFollow Jazzy: ⁠https://instagram.com/goddessmindsetjazzyMore about The Quinn Spinn: ⁠https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

Kelsey Muse grew up in the music industry. Along the way, she's had the opportunity to uncover her true artistic voice. On this episode of The Quinn Spinn, we dive into Kelsey's journey, and how she maintains focus through all of the 'Whispers' along the way.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeFollow Kelsey: https://instagram.com/kelseymusemusicMore about The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinn

An all-star ensemble of Nashville musicians will storm the famous Acme Feed & Seed on Broadway for 'Sound & Color: A Tribute to Alabama Shakes.' One of the organizers -- Mandy Moon -- joins us on The Quinn Spinn to discuss the journey of co-producing this first-of-its-kind event alongside friend and fellow musician Chelcie Jette.Also, we manage to sneak a shoutout to Lowbar in East Nashville, whose Saturday night karaoke hosted by Brandon Jazz is always a good time. #FreeTitoOpening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeFollow The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinnFollow Mandy Moon: https://instagram.com/mandymoonmusicLearn more about the event: Sound & Color: A Tribute to Alabama Shakes

The Quinn and Pierce are back for Day 2 of Gussapolooza after an exciting Day 1! We sat down with more of the artists and supporters that make Ontario's music scene special for some exclusive conversations about the festival, their creative platforms, and the landscape of art, music, and creativity in 2025.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeFollow The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinnAcross Waves: InstagramBlast Toronto: InstagramJeff Gutteridge: Instagram

In August, we traveled all the way up to Cookstown, Ontario, Canada to once again take part in Gussapolooza, one of Canada's premier independent music festivals. We took it upon ourselves to bring the ol' 12-channel mixer and invite attendees to chat with us throughout the weekend -- whether artist, industry supporter, volunteer, vendor, patron, or any combination thereof.On Day 1, we sat down with singer-songwriter John Peterkin, punk rocker (and 2025 Gussapolooza Battle of the Bands winner) Feura, Jake and Mike from Bad Music Club, and LA-based genre-bending artist Edi Callier.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeFollow The Quinn Spinn: https://umcworldwide.com/thequinnspinnThe Peterkin Project: https://instagram.com/the_peterkin_projectFeura: https://instagram.com/feura.mp3Bad Music Club: https://instagram.com/badclubmediaEdi Callier: https://instagram.com/edicallier

Previously, on The Quinn Spinn: Scotty Rock and L were about to head to the System of a Down and Korn concert at MetLife Stadium. Little did they know that the concert they'd attend would go down in history, thanks to the... um, antics of a gentleman in the front row of the upper deck!We also share our thoughts on the current state of WWE, after the announcement that WrestleMania 43 will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.In the middle of it all, we preview our forthcoming episode series recorded at Gussapolooza 2025. The Quinn and Pierce sit down with John Peterkin of Ontario-based band The Peterkin Project, whose new single, "Power of Life," carries a touching tribute to a relative lost to cancer.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeFollow The Quinn Spinn: https:instagram.com/thequinnspinnFollow The Peterkin Project: https://instagram.com/the_peterkin_project

The Quinn Spinn is BACK for Season 13, and we're keeping the party going the same way we began: by podcasting in someone's basement!Be assured, however, that we've all grown in the decade-plus since Episode 1 hit the internet. For one thing, we're all certified Uncs now. For another, all of that experience makes it easy for us to find ourselves in midseason, pants-removing, Stupid News-sharing, Love Island-and-Morgan-Wallen-bashing form!In addition to all of that fun, we also welcome Da' Healerz to our season premiere to talk about their 'Heal Talk' EP, their forthcoming collaboration with Guidance Whiskey, and where you can catch a 'Heal Talk' experience near you.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeFollow Da' Healerz: instagram.com/dahealerz615Follow The Quinn Spinn: instagram.com/quinnspinnofficial

Bronnie and Mason Levi first joined The Quinn Spinn on a visit to Nashville back in 2022. Since then, our creative journeys have taken many exciting turns. For them, they shifted their musical focus from pop punk to country -- while seamlessly bringing their friends and fans along for the ride!We got together and caught up during the duo's most recent trip to Nashville -- an adventure that has spawned new musical ideas and performance opportunities, setting the tone for the exciting road ahead!Bronnie: https://instagram.com/bronniemusicMason Levi: https://instagram.com/iammasonleviThe Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville ,TN.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeBecome an UnderDog! Join our community at ⁠⁠community.umcnashville.com⁠⁠.The Quinn Spinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3fhgcfrjZt19NLFagfRB5o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinn-spinn/id1455228949⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/quinnspinnofficial⁠⁠

Our latest guest on The Quinn Spinn is... my brother.My brother Dominic has been a professional DJ for the past two decades. Like anybody building an entertainment-based business from zero, he's learned countless lessons along the way -- lessons which he now looks to teach the next generation of aspiring event DJs.Also, this episode offers a throwback all the way to the pre-historic days of The Quinn Spinn. In case you didn't know, we got our start as a college radio show called Dominic & The Quinn at Moravian College in Bethlehem, PA in 2007-08.Join Dominic's Facebook group: DJ Dominic Longo | FacebookWe now mentor aspiring DJs through UMC Academy! https://umcworldwide.com/academyThe Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville ,TN.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeBecome an UnderDog! Join our community at ⁠community.umcnashville.com⁠.The Quinn Spinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3fhgcfrjZt19NLFagfRB5o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinn-spinn/id1455228949⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/quinnspinnofficial⁠⁠⁠

Caroline West is the host of the Broadway Girls podcast, a rising reality TV personality, and a bartender at Barstool Nashville. The East Texas native came to Music City knowing that she was meant to create -- and she's found her way into the heart of the creative landscape.We sat down with Caroline to discover what she's learned about the creative journey, people, and life itself on today's episode of The Quinn Spinn.Follow Broadway Girls: https://www.instagram.com/broadwaygirlss/Follow Caroline: https://www.instagram.com/carolineewestt/The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville ,TN.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeBecome an UnderDog! Join our community at community.umcnashville.com.The Quinn Spinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3fhgcfrjZt19NLFagfRB5o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinn-spinn/id1455228949⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/quinnspinnofficial⁠⁠

Daisy Sellas and Brittany Bishop are the co-founders of Anthems Against Abuse, a Nashville-based non-profit dedicated to providing support and resources to victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse. Their flagship event -- a music showcase featuring all female-fronted artists -- is in its second year, taking place at The Coliseum in Nashville on Saturday, June 14.Daisy and Brittany share the story behind the organization, and we take a deep dive into why it's important to identify and stop signs of abuse in their tracks.If you need help, resources are available. Visit https://anthemsagainstabuse.orgThe Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville TN.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeBecome an UnderDog! Join our community at community.umcnashville.org.The Quinn Spinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3fhgcfrjZt19NLFagfRB5o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinn-spinn/id1455228949⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/quinnspinnofficial⁠⁠

Roc Raw is the founder of Renaissance Recordings, a collective-driven record label that puts ownership, authenticity, and artistry above all. The Richmond, VA-based artistpreneur has learned the power of community and shared values by building a network of artists and entrepreneurs who share a common reverence for the soul of hip hop.Take a deep dive into the Renaissance on today's episode of The Quinn Spinn!The Quinn Spinn is recorded and produced at Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville TN.Opening theme: REVEL 9 - All I've BecomeCheck out Renaissance Recordings: https://renaissance-recordings.comThe Quinn Spinn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/3fhgcfrjZt19NLFagfRB5o⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-quinn-spinn/id1455228949⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/quinnspinnofficial⁠⁠