In this episode, Anthony and Jonathan chat with the incredibly talented Lindsey Stirling, diving deep into her journey from YouTube star to chart-topping violinist and everything in between. Lindsey shares the highs and lows—from her time on America's Got Talent to teaming up with power-house artists like Pentatonix and taking on Dancing with the Stars. She opens up about how her family influenced her love for music, the surprising path that led her to where she is today, and the balance between creativity and resilience that keeps her going. With laughs, real talk, and a few heartfelt moments, this episode is packed with inspiration and insight!

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro and catch-up time! Anthony and Jonathan are back, and they’re ready to gush about Lindsey’s tour!

02:10 - THEME SONG and the greatest intro ever

05:00 - Lindsey reminisces about her early career— dancing, violin lessons, and a highschool band

11:00 - The Duality Tour Highlights - J & A’s favorite moments

15:00 - Mindfulness, Anxiety, and Breath work

18:00 - The AGT story redefined. Lindsey reflects on how America's Got Talent gave her more than just critique.

29:00 - Lindsey’s Humble Beginnings

33:00 - The Christmas spirit. A deep dive into Lindsey’s Christmas album and "Mr. Grinch" with Sabrina Carpenter.

38:00 - Violin or Viol-out game! Lindsey guesses which celebrities played which instruments growing up—featuring Meryl Streep, Gwen Stefani, and Thomas Jefferson!

Follow Lindsey's Tour: Catch Lindsey Stirling on her Christmas Tour this December across the U.S. and Canada! Follow her @LindseyStirling.

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The Team:

Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert

Ever wonder how “Victoria’s Secret” started from a TikTok in a tiny LA apartment? Anthony and Jonathan get all the details from singer-songwriter Jax as she spills her incredible story of viral fame, wild celeb collabs, and why she’s totally fine roasting trolls in her DMs. From a notorious Walmart Magcon tour to songwriting in hotel lobbies, this episode serves up all the cringe and glory of coming up as an artist in the social media age.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Intro and chaos in the kitchen

00:50 Jax in the house (with cupcakes)

02:30 The infamous plain M&M debate

02:50 THEME SONG

03:00 Introducing Jax, our amazing guest!

06:20 Touring tales from cringey Magcon days

10:10 Getting serious: advice for young creators

14:00 “Stacy’s Mom” POV and viral success

20:30 The birth of “Victoria’s Secret”

26:00 Collaborations and TikTok growth

30:50 Writing and producing in a tiny LA apartment

34:10 The celebrity collab game

39:20 Guess That “Joe” Game (feat. JoJo SiwandaVision)

46:30 Too Young to be Old or Too Old to be Young game

49:20 Who’s “Joe” in Dear Joe?

Follow Jax: Find Jax on TikTok, Instagram, Spotify, and more @Jax. Check out her debut album Dear Joe so she doesn’t have to sell photos of her feet!

Socials: Follow the crew!

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Listen and watch here: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/CounterMelodiesPod⁠

Credits:

Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert

Imagine a world where Jesse McCartney, your fave chipmunk, almost starred in Camp Rock, and Beautiful Soul wasn’t the last song of his concerts! In this hilarious and nostalgic dive, Anthony and Jonathan sit down with Jesse McCartney to relive his career highs, lows, and wild detours. From The Masked Singer secrets to frosted tips with Dream Street, to the reason he’ll never hit the Dancing with the Stars stage (spoiler: it’s the dance moves), this episode has everything!

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Intro and vibes (Welcome to the kitchen!)

02:00 Teeth whitening and new songs? Only here!

04:30 THEME SONG

04:45 The most legendary Jesse McCartney intro ever

07:00 Beautiful Soul turns 20?!

11:00 NYC Radio Disney memories and HitClips nostalgia

15:00 Broadway, Soaps, and early career moves

18:00 Dream Street origins (and the frosted tips legacy)

20:00 Almost in Camp Rock—alternate universe unlocked

26:30 The Masked Singer mystery unraveled

30:00 Becoming Theodore in Alvin and the Chipmunks (and the truth about the singing)

36:00 Loving It or Leaving It game: Kingdom Hearts, LA vs. NY, and more

Follow Jesse’s Tour: Catch Jesse McCartney’s All’s Well Tour through November 8th, across the U.S. and Canada! Follow him @JesseMcCartney

Socials: Follow the crew!

@Anthonygargiula

@Jonathantilkin

@countermelodiespod

Listen and watch here: https://tinyurl.com/CounterMelodiesPod

Credits:

Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert