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Musicians talking about social good. It’s Giving impact. Hosted by Ingela Travers-Hayward, co-founder of the overdose prevention nonprofit This Must Be The Place, It’s Giving explores the intersection of music and philanthropy through raw, insightful conversations with artists about the causes they support. Join us as we go behind the scenes with your favorite musicians to discuss the heart behind... more

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This week on It's Giving, Ingela sits down with Lawrence Rothman on the heels of their brand new album Here Lies Love / Sawdust to Stardust.

This episode is rooted in the question ‘what if being your most authentic self is its own form of activism’... more

This week on It's Giving, we're doing something a little different. Ingela is talking to to not one but FOUR musicians for a special extended episode about Contra-ICE Vol. 1: ICE OUT. It's a massive multi-genre benefit album dropping October 2, and a... more

This week on It's Giving, things get a little personal. Ingela's co-director at This Must Be The Place (and, as he graciously continues to identify, her husband) William Perry is back on the mic to break down the Macklemore and Ed Sheeran fiasco that... more

This week on It's Giving, Ingela sits down with Johanna Samuels, an LA-based singer-songwriter who's no stranger to turning her platform toward community organizing and mutual aid.

A big part of this episode centers on the digital festival Johanna h... more

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Nick Carpenter
Musician in Medium Build
Medium Build
Episode: It's Giving: Medium Build
Laura Bird
Singer-songwriter outspoken about AI and artist rights
Independent musician, associated with Saddle Creek label
Episode: It's Giving: Laura Bird of The Mynabirds
Matt Quinn
Lead singer and guitarist of Mount Joy
Mount Joy
Episode: It's Giving: Mt. Joy
Aja Monet
Musician, Grammy-nominated poet, cultural organizer
Episode: It's Giving: aja monet
Anthony Obi
Musician and activist known as Fat Tony
Episode: It's Giving: Fat Tony
Dan Campbell
Member of The Wonder Years, activist performer
The Wonder Years
Episode: It's Giving: The Wonder Years
Azniv Korkejian
Musician, Bedouine
Bedouine; Syrian American
Episode: It's Giving: Bedouine
August Ponthier
Non-binary artist based in New York, originally from Texas
Episode: It's Giving: August Ponthier
Eric Slick
Musician, drummer for Dr. Dog
Dr. Dog
Episode: It's Giving: Eric Slick

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Ingela Travers-Hayward
Host of It's Giving

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • Inspiring

    I love this podcast! It is so great to hear about the different ways musicians give back, especially at a time when there is so much negative news. It is also an important reminder of the small ways to make a big difference. I look forward to each new episode. Keep it up!

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    @Lis202
    Canada3 months ago
  • BEST PODCAST

    Incredible podcast from a wonderful person, Ingela ❤️

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    5
    HANNNAHHH——-
    United States3 months ago

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It's Giving: Medium Build
Q: How do you decide which issues to talk about publicly when you have a platform, and how do you avoid becoming the loud, performative voice?
He describes a long, iterative process of stepping back from performative discourse, prioritizing listening, and choosing to speak from lived experience and personal reflection rather than chasing trends.
It's Giving: Medium Build
Q: Do you feel like being raised in the church helped you navigate the current conversations about mental health and sobriety, or did it complicate them?
Nick suggests that growing up in the church gave him a framework for seeking meaning, but he had to deconstruct dogma and redefine authenticity outside that system, ultimately valuing questions over fixed doctrine.
It's Giving: Fat Tony
Q: What was it like raising awareness and funds for political causes through benefit shows, particularly during elections in LA?
Tony describes a multi-faceted approach: supporting people through political events, choosing organizations aligned with his community values, and maintaining optimism while educating audiences about how elections work, especially around mail-in voting in California.
It's Giving: Mt. Joy
Q: How did the Plus1 initiative for donating per-ticket funds to local organizations come about for this tour?
The band wanted to ensure that every stop on the tour could directly impact the city we were in, so they partnered with Plus1 to allocate a dollar from each ticket to a local charity, making the giving tangible and local.
It's Giving: Mt. Joy
Q: Do you remember one example of when you were able to sort of give back when you were starting out in your career?
We raised a significant amount during a Covid-era Instagram Live fundraiser, where we invited friends to perform live and encouraged supporters to donate via Venmo; it was a pivotal moment showing that giving back can scale with the band's growth.

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A music-focused interview series exploring how artists use their platforms for social impact. Conversations span philanthropy, harm-reduction, voting rights, and activism within the music world, with guests ranging from indie acts to established bands. Hosted by a nonprofit founder, the show stands out for its candid, concrete stories about organizing relief, building community, and balancing art with advocacy. It's likely to appeal to listeners who want tangible examples of artists influencing social issues and who appreciate thoughtful reflection on authenticity, platform responsibility, and sustainable activism.

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8. August Ponthier

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