What Else? With Corey Mann

Kevin Matthews is the reason why I’m doing what I’m (still) doing in radio broadcasting. His time at WLUP in Chicago is legendary to “Kev-Heads” around the Midwest and beyond. It wasn’t just Kevin either - it was also sports announcer “Jim Shorts”, Darnell, Devon, Ronald Reagan, Elvis, Pee Wee Herman, and a cast of others, all flowing out of the mouth and brain of Kevin. Kevin has written a book called “Broken Mary” that has given him a much different perspective on life. Pardon me while I geek out talking to my hero, Kevin Matthews.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Looking back on 2018, my first podcast experience, I like it so much that I started another one featuring sports called “Sports Yak”. Episode 39 of “What Else?” features highlights from this past year including Mac Powell, Matt Maher, Citizen Way, Radio Icon Kevin Matthews, Sanctus Real, We Are Messengers, and up-and-comers Apollo LTD. Happy New Year!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

That’s the theme for this podcast. This episode has many turns and twists as it features Christmas parody songs I have created through the years, some on-air contests, a few audio moments with my kids when they were much smaller, but staying in theme with this podcast, a couple of archive interviews, Peter Billingsly from “A Christmas Story” and Angela Cartright from “The Sound of Music” and “Lost in Space”.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Singer / songwriter / surfer from Atlanta, GA. His first concert was the Allman Brothers with his dad, (the pastor), he snuck into Chris Tomlin’s concert, he’s been to the White House, and he’s written some great songs like “Good Good Father”.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

APOLLO L-T-D. Two college roommates from Nashville making music. From their early beginnings, musical influences, lofty dreams, band ups-and-downs, and one truly awesome story about Dave Grohl.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tenth Avenue North have a new EP entitled, “The Things We’ve Been Afraid to Say”, and lead singer Mike D. walks us thru every song on the EP.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Singer / songwriter Josh Wilson pulls back the curtain on songwriting, inspiration, his love for John Mayer, and an appetizer of his latest song “Borrow”.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the most legendary, iconic voices in Christian music, this conversation with Russ Taff will hopefully inspire you, humble you, and encourage you to step out in faith with the secrets you have tucked away, because we all do. Russ’ hard road started very early, and that’s where this conversation starts.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For 4 years, you could see Tasha dancing around the stage singing back up to Katy Perry dressed as a purple cupcake. That’s just part of the story that’s unfolding of Tasha and her new music in CCM world. She’s seen a lot of the globe, met a lot of people, but loves to be connected to the local church, and is ready for us to hear her new music.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

There are people who are naturally funny, and there are people that need to work at it. The cartoonish southern style of speaking leads me to believe that Chonda is naturally funny. Almost like a cartoon voiceover actor, Chonda is the ‘Queen of Clean” comedian, with 10 comedy albums, multiple books, tv specials, and quite a story. From her start as a Minnie Pearl impersonator at Opryland, to audiences of thousands listening to funny stories about being born in a cab, her mom’s wig, misplacing her husband’s body,….(really.)Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A simple conversation in a simple cab driven by a simple man. Ron picked us up at the Mirage in Las Vegas late one night. You get to hear 5 minutes of a 15 minute ride, but it’s a ‘fly on the wall’ chat. Short and sweet episode this week.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

For King and Country: 2 brothers who are not strangers to the CCM entertainment / ministry world. They worked behind the scenes with their older sister Rebecca St. James, and then in 2011, decided to take a shot at global domination with easily one of the best live shows to date. Joel and Luke sit down with me deep in the dressing room of a South Bend venue and let me ask them questions about the past, the present, and the future.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Singer/Songwriter Chris August started tickling the keys of a piano at 15, and from there he learned his craft not only on instruments but in production as well. A short lived label deal with Geffen Records, a short lived stay in California, then his first single in CCM world goes #1. Today, he’s an independent artist with a no-rules, no holds barred, new album called “Seasons”.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Elkhart, Indiana – Allen Stewart has a garage in his backyard that is built to look just like the “Hall of Justice” from the Super-Friends cartoons. The garage is actually a museum that holds more than 50,000 comics, action figures, movie props, and more. Learn in this episode more about the Hall of Heroes Super Hero Museum, and how much of a comic nerd I am as well.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From the archives, ZACH WILLIAMS introduces us to “Chainbreaker”, plus a sneak peek and my other podcast, “SPORTS YAK”. Enjoy.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Called the “Queen of Christian Pop”, 30 million albums sold worldwide, 6 Grammys, even more Doves. And hopefully you’ll hear it in this interview, the most down to earth person, a kind hearted woman with a graceful heart, and songs that have stood the test of time. Recorded at Blue Gate Theatre in a giant back room, September 7th 2018.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From Canada, to Arizona, to Nashville, and a few stories in between. Matt Maher not only writes and sings, but he’s also a ______________. Oops, you’ll just have to listen to the podcast to find out how he stays in contact with his dudes.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

One of the biggest Christian Music artists of all time, with one of the biggest songs of all time as well, so big - they made a movie about it. Mike has been with MercyMe since the beginning, and we catch up in 2018 in a basement dressing room, talk influences, just how big “I Can Only Imagine” is/was, and what life is like being a touring musician.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Zach Bonner is the oldest brother of 4, (Jesse, Jake and Morgan) who together form “Bonray”. You won’t find a nicer family than these kiddos. Check out this podcast and become a fan early on the front end of their up and coming career.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From a very small town in Ireland comes Darren Mulligan with a guitar, brutal honesty, raw and passionate music, and an incredibly thick accent that will make you want to have him read a phone book or an instruction manual for you. His band, We Are Messengers, is a sight to see live, and when we are recording this podcast, he is working on new music for 2019.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy