Talking Lion

Talking Lion


Latest Episodes

Ep. 72: Isabel Pless
May 11, 2022

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Isabel Pless about Vermont stars, linguistics, the state of the world, lyrical Tik Toks, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, odds jobs, being a student, choosing a

Chat #22: The Gambler’s Guide To The Music Industry (Part 1 - Introduction)
May 04, 2022

An introduction to Nate's work-in-progress book: "The Gambler's Guide To The Music Industry" Discord: sleepinglionmusic.com/discord

Ep. 71: JORDY
April 27, 2022

In this season premiere, we talked to our new friend JORDY about college acapella, his collaborator round table (featuring friends of the pod EMME/Charlotte Sands), side hustles, rugs, Boston, hobby p

Chat #21: Casper
April 20, 2022

4.6.22: Going through voice memos, demos, and stems we talk about our new single "Casper", the initial songwriting session with Emily Kocontes (EMME), the tumultuous true story behind the lyrics, Andr

Ep. 70: KiNG MALA
November 21, 2021

In this season's finale episode, we talked to our new friend KiNG MALA about her cool new hat, palm reading, embracing cringe, home schooling, LGBTQ+ in Texas, opera, comfort songs, zodiac signs, vill

Chat #20: Best Friends
November 14, 2021

8.16.21: In this chat, we talked to Nate's best friend David Leone about high school, naming the band, late night arguments, important phone calls, origin stories, feedback, eclecticism, pop developme

Ep. 69: Jillian Rossi
November 07, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Jillian Rossi about Berklee fame, spoiling songs, impressions, Maria Landi's carrots, editor brains, cider mills, bad boba, Boston restaurants, punctuality

Ep. 68: Naethan Apollo
October 31, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Naethan Apollo about Iowa's Slipknot, gym rap, post-ironic sincerity, lyrical logic, the effort of effortlessness, eye color ballads, being Nates, putting

Ep. 67: Alexa Cappelli
October 24, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Alexa Cappelli about ripple trends, cannolis, "sosh meed", Time Square billboards, online dating in the 90's, flower chains, musical theater, Tinder bonfir

Ep. 66: Em Beihold
October 17, 2021

In this episode, we talked to our new friend Em Beihold about fencing, moving goal posts, professional communicating, poker metaphors, fighting with Chopin, parental cameos, Regina Spektor, antidepres