What Else? With Corey Mann

My friend Jason Miller is releasing his first book, “When The World Breaks: The Surprising Hope and Subversive Promises in the Teachings of Jesus”. It’s been a 20+ year friendship that you get to eavesdrop in on as we chat about the book, its topic(s), his home church, and the best concert he has ever been to. Get the first chapter.https://www.jasonadammiller.com/when-the-world-breaks Get the book.https://www.amazon.com/When-World-Breaks-Surprising-Subversive/dp/1546003509/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=when%20the%20world%20breaks%20jason%20miller&qid=1683408838&sprefix=when%20the%20world%20breaks%20%2Caps%2C97&sr=8-1

I met UNSPOKEN over a decade ago, have stayed in contact with them, and enjoyed their songs along the way. Chad is always on “11”, and Ariel is a big ol’ lovable bear.

This is a unique episode in that (1) its recorded in front of a live audience, and (2) we had ‘technical difficulties’, so it’s a much different sounding episode. But we had a bunch of fun with people interacting and responding during the episode with up-and-comer Joseph O’Brien. He’s a creative, quirky, young, aspiring artist with bushels of talent.

I missed the entire Caedmon’s Call season of music. Since the band's debut album, they have released 8 albums, garnered 14 top five radio hits, 7 of which went No. 1 and sold more than 1 million albums. Derek Webb launched a solo career, (this is where I jumped on board), and for 20 years, he has written and performed creative, controversial, eclectic, acoustic, electric, experimental music that has continued to attract fans of all kinds, (including me.) We chat about his most recent project, Caedmon’s history, and white t-shirts.

Usually, this podcast has chats with artists, but this episode takes a slight left turn and chats with one of the best known managers of artists in Christian music. Scott Brickell has written his first book, “The Business Behind the Song” (link to purchase below) and provides a wealth of information about starting your music career, music business lingo, and life lessons from years of managing artists like MercyMe, Audio Adrenaline, and Micah Tyler. Scott’s book https://shorturl.at/byBP9

These two artists met in 2022 by a mutual friend, and hit it off. They wrote some songs, spent some time in a studio and now "Hallelujah Feeling" is our frist listn to the duo Calib & John. Hear their individual stories, and one of them has a direct connection to Country supoerstar, Sam Hunt. Listen to the episode and find out which one.

Kevin Burgess, a.k.a. “KB” is an award winning Hip-Hop artist, and now author. His debut book, “Dangerous Jesus” is now available. Get ready for a lively chat with an outspoken man of faith.

Over his career, Drew Holcomb has emerged as one of music’s great independent forces. He's gearing up to release a new Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors full-length studio album “Strangers No More” on June 7th. Holcomb's first full-length album since 2019's “Dragons” which debuted at #1 on several charts including Billboard’s Americana/Folk Albums, Amazon New Albums, and iTunes Singer Songwriters. It also led to a feature in Rolling Stone which declared Holcomb, “One of Americana’s Most Popular Stars”. We chat about history, seminary, children, Springsteen, cheap concert tickets, and really dumb questions.

So when “WHAT ELSE?” joined the Brave Podcast Network, I found out that the bench is deep with other podcasts! I made a new friend in SeanDonohue, host of “The Sean Donohue Show< the world famous “Family Coach”, Tik-Tok RockStar, and team leader of www.parentingmodernteens.comSean and I chat origins, and what has led him to this moment in time with dishing out great parenting advice and wisdom. Sean also rediscovers that he has a little ‘radio’ in his background during this episode as well.

Author, touring speaker, pastor, podcast host and a champion of FUN! Annie F. Downs (That Sounds Fun Podcast) is my guest, and we chat being ordained, having fun, time management, saying NO, and how solving a few problems turned into starting her own podcast network.

STRYPER launched in Orange County, California in 1983. Michael Sweet, (and his brother Robert), met Jesus thru the TV when a Televangelist led them to the Lord. But after a faulty start with ROXX REGIME, they changed their name, adopted the yellow and black colors for stage clothes and production, and the rest is head banging history. Somewhere around 10 million albums sold worldwide, STRYPER still makes the trek across America with classic songs and newer heading banger favorites too. We play a round of ‘Show and Share’, how does the band continue longevity, other musical partnerships with surprising names, and a possible ‘inspirational’ album on its way before 2024.

the last 25 years, Matt Redman’s songs have been sewn into my open personal faith soundtrack. Singing along on a mission trip bus to “Better is One Day”, cleaning up at church camp with “Blessed Be Your Name”, around a campfire with “Heart of Worship”, or singing with thousands to “10,000 Reasons”.Matt is a singer-songwriter, author, teacher, husband and father of five. We talk upbringing, origins, inspirations, how much he actually doesn’t know about actual music writing, or string changing, and what it is about this Jesus that fuels Matt’s pencil and paper.

Benjamin William Hastings is a Northern Irish singer, songwriter. His dad wrote hymns for the Salvation Army, he almost attempted professional Rugby as a career, but the songwriting started to flow. He jumped over to Australia for a decade, and not finds himself, along with his wife and children, in Los Angeles. His debut album is a lengthy (almost) 90 minutes of music, but it’s a creative musical story that unfolds.

The man from “Down Under” accelerates the conversation with so much energy. Hear the story of coming to America, (that is right now being made into a movie) managing not only his daughter, Rebecca St. James, in her career, but now helping guide FOR KING AND COUNTRY (his sons Joel and Luke) as they make numerous treks across America. Dave lost it all financially, but has rebuilt the Smallbone name and ministry.

SWITCHFOOT’s album “The Beautiful Letdown” turns 20 this year. I chat with lead singer Jon Foreman about this career defining project and what they have for the anniversary celebration.

The west coast is the best coast with this popular singer, songwriter, worship leader. Whether it’s a church of 500, an arena of 10,000, or a stadium outreach with 70,000, Phil Wickham believes he is called to create and sing songs for the church.In this episode, how Phil balances tour life / family life, when creativity strikes, his new book, “On Our Knees”, and 3 things he’s excited about right now.SPOTIFY ‘WHAT ELSE’ MUSIC PLAYLIST (FEATURING ARTISTS / GUESTS)Did you get your free gift? Dowdnload my book "Stuffed: Bear Minimum"

It doesn’t get much bigger than Lauren Daigle right now, but this giant voice in a 5’2” frame is a kind soul. Her last album was in 2018, and after a successful tour, COVID, and a few more awards on her mantle, it’s finally time for a new album, “Lauren Daigle” on May 12th. We chat origins, friendships, New Orleans, and of course the new album. Lauren’s new music, as well as other artists who have appeared on this podcast, can be heard on this Spotify playlist.

This singer-songwriter-leader of Cochren & Co. has released his 2nd studio album on Gotee Records. Kicking the ‘sophomore slump’ to the curb, “Running Home” is a great next step, and we chat about the musical direction, as well as golf addiction, and how awesome his wife is.Want to hear songs from these artists? Check out the “What Else? Podcast Music Playlist

The former front man of Tenth Avenue North has released his second book, “Grace in the Gray: A more loving way to disagree” (available now.)We chat about his new writings, new music on the horizon, life under the roof with a family of 4 daughters. What Else? Podcast Music (hear songs from the artists I chat with) https://open.spotify.com/playlist/734koE7KzmEpHZpxE7jnvx?si=bb7c6014807e4ad7 Mike’s latest book releasehttps://www.amazon.com/Grace-Gray-More-Loving-Disagree/dp/0593194187/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1PAW2CUJVLFMC&keywords=Mike+Donehey+book&qid=1678295223&sprefix=mike+donehey+book%2Caps%2C111&sr=8-2Did you get your free gift? Dowdnload my book "Stuffed: Bear Minimum"

Dante Bowe, who has a remarkable raspy and tranquil voice, has recently earned five Grammys nominations for 2022 and won the Best Contemporary Christian Music Album category for OLD CHURCH BASEMENT by Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music. Additionally, he was awarded a Dove in 2021 for his single “Joyful”. Dante is now ecstatic to announce his own label after departing from Maverick City Music, along with the launch of a new album and a reorganization of his life!Dante Spotify PlaylistDid you get your free gift? Dowdnload my book "Stuffed: Bear Minimum"