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how did i get here?

johnny goudie
Austin
Austin Music Scene
Mental Health
South By Southwest
Music Industry
Music
Songwriting
Nashville
Waterloo Records
Texas
Austin, Texas
Sun Radio
Firefall
Country Music
Chaparelle
Continental Drifters
Tribute Bands
Yacht Rock
Bryan Keeling
Austin Music Foundation

”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

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Hello friends! Nashville based singer-songwriter Danny Malone returns to the show for episode 1566! Danny has been out of the music scene for a few years, but he's back! He's been making a new album in Nashville, he's going on tour opening for Blue O... more

Hello friends! Musician, producer, bass player to the stars, singer-songwriter, and artist Elijah Ford returns to the show for episode 1566! Elijah's new solo album, Every Time We Separate comes out on May 19th, but he's releasing singles weekly unti... more

Hello friends! Black rock maverick Bevis Griffin returns to the show for episode 1565! Bevis has pivoted from the music industry into the mental health world as a dual-certified peer specialist providing vital support to incarcerated and unhoused peo... more

Hello friends! Amber Appleton and Meryl Mabin from Austin based, riot grrrl / garage punk band CorMae are my guests for episode 1564! Their new album, Everything Is So Great, produced by Jonas Wilson, comes out June, 12th just in time for their summe... more

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Recent Guests

Amber Appleton
Vocalist/guitarist, CorMae
CorMae
Episode: CorMae
Meryl Mabin
Vocalist/instrumentalist, CorMae
CorMae
Episode: CorMae
Tamara Gamez
Musician, singer, songwriter, director, writer and producer
Tamara Gamez (self-directed project)
Episode: Tamara Gamez Returns!
Alex Marrero
Musician, podcaster, and host of Horizontes on KUTX; runs En Groove podcast
KUTX, Waterloo Network, En Groove
Episode: Alex Marrero
Peter Case
Three-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter; former member of The Nerves and The Plimsouls
Peter Case (artist)
Episode: Peter Case Returns!
Brian Lee Sebastian
Drummer, composer, producer, educator; lifelong collaborator and mentor
Independent musician; associated with Bone Daddies, Bus Boys, Mason Ruffner, etc.
Episode: Brian Lee Sebastian (1955-2026)
Michelle Pietrafitta
Drummer and vocalist for Banshee Tree
Banshee Tree
Episode: Banshee Tree
Thom LaFond
Singer and guitar player for Banshee Tree
Banshee Tree
Episode: Banshee Tree
Doug Pinnick
Lead singer of King's X
King's X
Episode: dUg Pinnick from King's X

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Johnny Goudie
Host of the show; veteran musician and interviewer known for connecting with guests on both career and personal levels.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • Johnny loves music and it shows!!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jacquelsey11
    United States5 months ago
  • Awesome Austin legend! Ready for Part 2!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    marfagringo
    8 months ago
  • Killer

    Amazing new music reviews and interviews with a healthy respect for the greats in Texas music and beyond -Taylor Tatsch

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jet.shadow
    United States4 years ago
  • Rolling the dice with Ruby

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Austintxous
    United States6 years ago
  • Amazing show with great guests

    I just listened to the episode with Lucas Griffin of The Ventures... I loved hearing stories about the band... funny coincidence, I used to work with Gerry McGees brother, Tom, he would tell me things that Gerry would tell him about the band travels and so forth..... kept the great shows coming Johnny

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Toddgriffis
    United States7 years ago

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The show is consistently praised for its strong guest lineup and for highlighting Texas music and the Austin scene.
Listeners appreciate the intimate, 'living room' vibe and the depth of guest stories.
Host is engaging and thoughtful, with a conversational flow that helps guests open up beyond surface-level topics.

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Peter Case Returns!
Q: How do you approach writing a song—do you start with a title, melody, or lyrics?
He describes multiple methods: sometimes a title sparks a song, other times a melody or a full lyric leads to a finished track, and he often experiments with guitar and piano to develop the idea.
Peter Case Returns!
Q: What is your relationship to McCabe's, and why was it special to record there?
Case explains that McCabe's became his home base and a natural setting for solo performances, shaping his intimate performance style and audience connection.
dUg Pinnick from King's X
Q: How is the vibe between you guys as a band after all these years?
Doug describes the blend of brotherhood and friction that defines their relationship, emphasizing trust, independence, and a shared history that keeps them aligned even when they clash.
dUg Pinnick from King's X
Q: Okay. What was the move, why did you move to Houston?
Doug explains how they connected with Sam Taylor, the move to Houston driven by opportunity and financial need, and how that period led to meeting key people and ultimately shaping the band's direction.
Lydia Loveless
Q: What's on the horizon for you after these EPs?
Loveless explains she just cut two EPs, with one expected in May and the other in September, and she's aiming to get back to consistent releases and live performances, ideally with a full band tour rather than solo shows.

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The show centers on intimate, in-depth conversations with Austin-based musicians and artists, often exploring the creative process, recording decisions, touring experiences, and the personal journeys behind the art. Episodes frequently blend practical career insights with candid, human storytelling—from health challenges and family life to activism, community work, and the evolving music ecosystem in a streaming era. A standout is the host's relaxed, conversational style that invites guests to share not just projects and performances, but the real-life context that shapes their work, making it a compelling listen for artists, managers, and music fans alike.

A notable strength is the ability to connect diverse artists—singer-songwriters, ba... more

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3. Tamara Gamez
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5. Peter Case
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8. Thom LaFond

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