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how did i get here?

johnny goudie
Austin
Austin Music Scene
South By Southwest
Mental Health
Music Industry
Nashville
Songwriting
Music
Texas
Waterloo Records
Austin, Texas
Chaparelle
Sun Radio
Country Music
Tribute Bands
Firefall
Yacht Rock
Bryan Keeling
Austin Music Foundation
Sims 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! Bass player Monty Colvin and guitar player Dane Sonnier from Houston hard rock band, Galactic Cowboys are my guests for episode 1591! Galactic Cowboys 9th album, What Planet Are You From?, their first since 2017, is set to release late... more

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Hello friends! Wisconsin based singer-songwriter Ruby James is my guest for episode 1589! Ruby's new album, Call It Rock & Roll on Mule Kick Records drops on August 7th and she is celebrating the release with a show at The Five Spot in Nashville on F... more

Hello friends! We have a great big show for you today. Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Scotty Blanco from Scotty Bee and the Hive joins me for episode 1588! Their new single, "Heart" is available on all the streamers and their new EP, "Bell ... more

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Ruby James
Singer-songwriter, album Call It Rock & Roll
Mule Kick Records
Episode: Ruby James
Scotty Blanco
Multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, music educator, leading Scotty Bee In The Hive
Scotty Bee In The Hive
Episode: Scotty Bee and the Hive / "You Can Color Outside The Lines: The Story Of The Big Boys"
Andrew Leeper
Co-writer, co-producer, editor and animator of You Can Color Outside The Lines, The Story Of The Big Boys
You Can Color Outside The Lines project team
Episode: Scotty Bee and the Hive / "You Can Color Outside The Lines: The Story Of The Big Boys"
Jack Barksdale
Singer-songwriter, folk artist
Truly Handmade Records (EP Battleground)
Episode: Jack Barksdale
Justin Osborne
Front man and singer-songwriter of Susto; leader of Susto Stringband
Susto / Susto Stringband
Episode: Susto Stringband
Johnny Moeller
Guitarist with The Texas Headhunters and former Fabulous Thunderbirds guitarist
Texas Headhunters; The Fabulous Thunderbirds
Episode: Johnny Moeller
Leila Henley
Multi-instrumentalist, woodwind player, singer-songwriter
Episode: Leila Henley
Ali Holder
Singer-songwriter
Independent musician releasing Garden of the Underworld
Episode: Ali Holder 2026
Scott Schaafsma
Bass player for Kerosene Stars, Houston-based power pop
Kerosene Stars
Episode: Alicia Blue / Kerosene Stars Check In!

Hosts

Johnny Goudie
Host of the show with deep ties to the Austin music scene; long-running interviewer and creator of the format.
Johnny Gowdie
Co-host and frequent interviewer; appears across episodes with a shared hosting dynamic.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • How Did I Get Here?

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    run2mehh
    Canada4 months ago
  • 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 States8 months ago
  • Awesome Austin legend! Ready for Part 2!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    marfagringo
    a year 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

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Show is seen as a trusted platform for Texas and indie musicians to share honest career stories.
Hosts are praised for a conversational, unpolished interview style that makes guests open up.
Listeners value intimate, behind-the-scenes storytelling and resilience-centered conversations.

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Scotty Bee and the Hive / "You Can Color Outside The Lines: The Story Of The Big Boys"
Q: How did Abbey Road recording come about for the EP, and what was the process like?
Scotty shares that Abbey Road offered a unique opportunity after he emailed the studio, recorded several songs acoustically there, then expanded with additional instrumentation, resulting in a hybrid project that blends professional recording with home creativity.
Scotty Bee and the Hive / "You Can Color Outside The Lines: The Story Of The Big Boys"
Q: What inspired Scotty to form Scotty Bee In The Hive and pursue an all-female lineup?
Scotty explains that the idea grew from wanting to push creative boundaries, celebrate powerful female musicians, and present a sound that's authentic and joyful, drawing on his influences while letting the band shape its own identity.
Susto Stringband
Q: How long were you in Cuba, and how did that period influence your music?
The five-month study-abroad program grew into a pivotal six-month stay that deeply shaped my perspective and helped rekindle my commitment to writing and performance.
Susto Stringband
Q: Did you write those songs or those cover songs? Where did these songs come from for the first record?
The first record is 100% my songs.
MojoPin
Q: What are your long-term goals for MojoPin?
Gunnar emphasizes touring and making real, sustainable money through music, while maintaining health and a strong personal brand focused on positivity and fitness.

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A long-running music interview series that centers on working musicians, primarily in the Austin scene, with occasional guests from broader indie and alternative circles. Conversations typically explore career longevity, songwriting craft, touring realities, collaboration dynamics, and the evolving music business, often interwoven with personal stories, recovery journeys, and creative processes. Noteworthy is the host's informal, intimate interview style that makes guests feel like friends sharing behind-the-scenes moments, plus a recurring focus on resilience, community-building, and practical tips for sustaining a career in music. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who want genuine, long-form artist conversations and to industry p... more

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Recent guests on how did i get here? include:

1. Ruby James
2. Scotty Blanco
3. Andrew Leeper
4. Jack Barksdale
5. Justin Osborne
6. Johnny Moeller
7. Leila Henley
8. Ali Holder

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