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Takin' A Walk - Music History with Buzz Knight

Buzz Knight | Music History Podcast Host
Music
Music History
Nashville
Country Music
Music Industry
Songwriting
Mental Health
Aretha Franklin
The Beatles
New York City
Music Therapy
Comedy
Bruce Springsteen
Rock Music
Punk Rock
Women Behind the Lyrics
Cheap Trick
Chris Young
Tears For Fears
Bob Dylan

Takin' A Walk with Buzz Knight is your gateway to music history and creative journeys featuring iconic and indie musicians. The Music History Podcast — takinawalk — is also a "Rock History Podcast" and a home for the next great "Music Legend Podcast" conversation, diving deep into pop music history, rock legends, country music, jazz music, reggae, and beyond, uncovering the stories behind global h... more

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What does it take to navigate the highs and lows of the music industry? Join host Buzz Knight in this captivating episode of takin' a walk as he sits down with Nick Heyward, the charismatic frontman of the legendary 80s band Haircut 100. From their e... more

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Alicia Witt
Singer-songwriter and actress discussed in-depth in this episode
Musician and Actress
Episode: Alicia Witt: Grief, David Lynch and Her New Album
Waylon Payne
Singer-songwriter and actor, son of Sammy Smith and Jody Payne
Waylon Payne / Big Loud Texas (label)}],
Episode: Waylon Payne Shares His Journey: Music, Resilience, and the Meaning Behind 'Wayward' with Buzz Knight**
Bernie Taupin
Legendary lyricist and songwriter known for his partnership with Elton John
Self/Elton John collaboration
Episode: Buzz Knight Recommendation:: Bernie Taupin: Iconic Elton John Collaborator on the Sad Song Queens Podcast
Skylar Grey
Singer-songwriter and artist exploring Bubble Grunge; recent collaborator with Motionless in White
Independent/Music Industry
Episode: Skylar Grey: Eminem, Rhianna & "Bubble Grunge"
Steve Wariner
American country music singer, guitarist, and producer
Musician
Episode: Buzz Cuts: Exploring the Heartfelt Stories of Tom Rush, Amy Grant,Samantha Fish, Ben Gleib and Steve Wariner
Ben Gleib
Comedian and actor, guest on Comedy Saved Me segment
Entertainment
Episode: Buzz Cuts: Exploring the Heartfelt Stories of Tom Rush, Amy Grant,Samantha Fish, Ben Gleib and Steve Wariner
Amy Grant
Musician discussed as a Dream Walk guest
Episode: Buzz Knight Invites You On A Dream Walk with Tom Rush, Samantha Fish, Amy Grant and Jason Wall
Samantha Fish
Musician discussed as a Dream Walk guest
Episode: Buzz Knight Invites You On A Dream Walk with Tom Rush, Samantha Fish, Amy Grant and Jason Wall
Steve Earle
American musician known for Guitar Town, Copperhead Road, and a long-running solo career
Episode: American Original Encore-Steve Earle Shares His Inspiring Music Journey with Buzz Knight on Takin’ a Walk Through Life and Songwriting

Host

Buzz Knight
Host of Takin' A Walk / Takin' A Walk podcast series; producer and host with Buzz Knight Media Productions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 794 ratings
  • Takin’ a drive

    When Takin’ A Drive, I love listening to Takin’ A Walk.

    Buzz has so many interesting Guests and he asks his them some really great, thought provoking questions. His Guests seem to open up to him easily and eagerly.

    Buzz, thanks for making my commute an enjoyable drive again and again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rick Cheesy
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the Storytelling

    Time and time I come back to listen to episodes of Takin A Walk and I’m

    never disappointed. I love the ease of the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wise Potato Man
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the pod but….

    Love the concept, great conversations and host! The onslaught of gross corporate commercials is way too much. I get you need to fund this operation but it’s painful and takes the dignity out of the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MikeyFrenchFries
    United States10 months ago
  • What a great podcast

    Love the relaxed, informative, natural conversation style.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bizzytighe
    Australia2 years ago
  • Good podcast

    Good podcast ❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robart48
    South Africa2 years ago

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Listener feedback notes the show feels like a relaxed, living-room chat with musicians.
Great guests and natural conversational flow.
Consistent praise for guest variety and Buzz Knight's interviewing style.
High-quality interviews that give behind-the-scenes music history insights.
Engaging, insightful discussions with deep storytelling.

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Buzz Knight Recommendation:: Bernie Taupin: Iconic Elton John Collaborator on the Sad Song Queens Podcast
Q: What was the recording process like in Nashville for this album?
He worked informally with Frank Liddell and three veteran Nashville musicians, aiming for an atmospheric, live-feel palette rather than a conventional band sound.
Buzz Knight Recommendation:: Bernie Taupin: Iconic Elton John Collaborator on the Sad Song Queens Podcast
Q: How does Taupin approach lyric writing at this stage of his career?
He treats lyric writing as a distinct craft from poetry, viewing it as therapeutic and autobiographical while avoiding over-explanation to keep room for listener interpretation.
Skylar Grey: Eminem, Rhianna & "Bubble Grunge"
Q: Tell me about the attic studio and the creative space that fuels your work—how has that environment influenced Bubble Grunge?
Skylar talks about using the attic studio as a private, distraction-free space to focus on writing and recording, describing it as a black-hole escape that fuels creativity and reinforces her shift toward Bubble Grunge.
Skylar Grey: Eminem, Rhianna & "Bubble Grunge"
Q: What was the first time you experienced live performance, and how did that shape your path as an artist?
She recalls being three, watching her parents in musical theater, dancing on stage, and later doing early gigs with her mother, which sparked her enduring passion for performing live.
Skylar Grey: Eminem, Rhianna & "Bubble Grunge"
Q: So take me back to growing up in Wisconsin. What were the first times that you knew you were influenced and you had a love of music?
Skylar describes growing up surrounded by family musicians, starting very young, and performing with her mother, which laid the foundation for a lifelong love of making music and a desire to connect emotionally with listeners.

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This show centers on music history through candid conversations with iconic and indie artists across rock, country, jazz, blues, and beyond. Host Buzz Knight guides in-depth interviews and a signature Dream Walk closing question, revealing personal journeys, creative processes, and the people and moments that shaped genres. Expect rich storytelling, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a culture-forward lens on how music intersects with life, film, and culture. Notable strengths include a diverse guest roster, long-form format that invites nuance, and a distinctive, intimate interview style that feels like a relaxed, in-depth chat with legends and rising voices alike.

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Recent guests on Takin' A Walk include:

1. Alicia Witt
2. Waylon Payne
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5. Steve Wariner
6. Ben Gleib
7. Amy Grant
8. Samantha Fish

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