
”Johnny Goudie is the Marc Maron of Austin music. The veteran singer/guitarist – best known for fronting early Nineties pop band Mr. Rocket Baby and, later, his major-label rock act, Goudie – stepped up to the microphone with a new intention in 2011 and launched the How Did I Get Here? podcast. Now 840-some episodes in, the hourlong, twice-weekly interview show gives the host a platform to really ... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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Hello friends! I have a great big show for you guys today! Grammy nominated singer-songwriter, author and troubadour, Mary Gauthier returns to the show for episode 1614! Her latest album, the appropriately titled Reckoning on Soundly/Thirty Tigers, i... more
Hello friends! Josh Robbins from Austin based, cinematic "arts-rock" band The Invincible Czars is my guest for episode 1613! The Invincible Czars have been making adventurous, fun music with a cinematic flare for lovers of everything in the “other” c... more
Hello friends! Austin based singer-songwriter, artist, and author Owen Temple is my guest for episode 1612! Owen's newest album, Closer, Says Love comes out this Friday, October 23rd and his gorgeous book that accompanies the the album, "Watch It Shi... more
Hello friends! Austin-based grunge/trip-hop artist e.lissa faden is my guest for episode 1611! Her debut EP, "Daisy Chain", produced by fellow rocker, Dossey, drops next Friday, October 23rd and she's celebrating with a release show that same night a... more
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Check out this podcast, “How Did I Get Here?” for some amazing stories from musicians in Austin, TX and beyond! Johnny Goudie has great chemistry with his guests, love his conversations.
Johnny has such a great way with the artists and relates fully to the music he covers. Loved the Starflake episode complete with shoutouts to old Austin haunts! Will def be listening in!
Awesome Austin legend! Ready for Part 2!
Amazing new music reviews and interviews with a healthy respect for the greats in Texas music and beyond -Taylor Tatsch
What I like about Johnny’s interview style is that it’s just a conversation. And it’s no holds barred. He’ll ask the kind of questions that many people are not used to answering, probably because they never thought anybody would be interested in knowing. But, he really lets his guest, Ruby, in this case, go back and examine her life and, yep, figure out “how did I get here?” From a preachers kid in a one horse town in Colorado to the Austin Texas, the Live Music Capital of …well that was last ... more
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The show features long-form conversations with Austin-area musicians and industry figures, often exploring personal journeys, creative processes, and the realities of sustaining a career in music. Episodes frequently blend storytelling about early scenes, band dynamics, solo projects, touring, and the evolving music landscape, with notable emphasis on collaboration, independence, and authentic artistry. The format is informal and intimate, helping listeners understand the human side of making music while also offering practical insights for working musicians, managers, and venue operators. A standout aspect is the host's ability to draw out candid, behind-the-scenes moments and personal philosophies from a wide range of guests, from up-and-... more
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