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The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter
Songwriting
Music Industry
Music Business
Creativity
Country Music
Songwriting Pro
Nashville
Networking
Spotify
Co-Writing
Digital Marketing
Relationships
Creative Process
Song Title Challenge
Music Publishing
Collaboration
Daredevil Production
Song Demos
Independent Artists
Christian Music

Helping Singers, Songwriters, and Indie Artists Create Leverage In the Music Business.

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Latest Episodes

Dolly Parton didn't just leave a catalog of legendary songs; she left us a masterclass in songwriting, business courage, and knowing who you are. Today, we're breaking down five things every songwriter and indie artist can learn from the legend. God... more

Clayton Toney is an artist manager at Neon Coast and co-manager of country artist Randall King. He's been part of Randall's team for seven years, helping build a career that now includes more than 500 million streams, international touring, and rough... more

Brent & Johnny welcome legendary hit songwriter Dave Gibson to The Challenge, and they create 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Pretty Penny". Dave Gibson wrote Alabama's "Jukebox On My Mind", Joe Diffie's "Ships That Don't... more

For 22 years, Scott Sean White has lived in Poetry, Texas, as a professional songwriter. He's been making regular trips to Nashville every two weeks and proving you don't have to be a Nashville resident to grow and succeed as a songwriter and artist.... more

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Recent Guests

Clayton Toney
Artist manager at Neon Coast and co-manager of Randall King
Neon Coast
Episode: Ep 544: Interview w/ Artist Manager, Clayton Toney
Dave Gibson
Songwriter and performer with credits including Alabama, Joe Diffie, Tanya Tucker, and the Gibson Miller Band
Songwriter/Artist
Episode: Song Title Challenge #223: "Pretty Penny" with Legendary Hit Songwriter Dave Gibson
Scott Sean White
Texas-native songwriter who has had songs recorded by Cody Johnson and Bryan Martin; released three albums including Days Are Long
Independent songwriter/artist
Episode: Ep 543: Interview w/ Songwriter Scott Sean White
Shelby Kennedy
Songwriter, music executive, A&R veteran and lifelong student of the music business
BMI, ASCAP, Ascap, Lyric Street Records, TuneCore, ONErpm (mentioned)
Episode: Ep 542: Interview w/ Industry Legend, Shelby Kennedy
Rob Hatch
Hit national songwriter, co-founder of Pump House Records and Entersong Entertainment
Entersong Entertainment; Pump House Records
Episode: Song Title Challenge #222: "Curve Baller" w/ Hit Songwriter, Rob Hatch
Missi Gallimore
Veteran A&R executive, artist development expert, founder of Truth or Dare
Truth or Dare Music/Truth or Dare Records
Episode: Ep 541: Interview w/ Legendary A&R Exec, Missi Gallimore
Paul Secord
Nashville Road Coach, artist developer and merch coach
Nashville Road Coach
Episode: Ep 540: Interview w/ The Nashville Road Coach, Paul Secord
Wynn Varble
Hit songwriter (Have You Forgotten, Waiting On A Woman, I'm A Little More Country Than That)
BMG Music Publishing
Episode: Song Title Challenge #221: "Within Reach" w/ #1 Hit Songwriter Wynn Varble
Rachel Purcell
Senior songwriter from Muscle Shoals, Alabama; Centricity Music artist
Centricity Music
Episode: Ep 539: Interview with Centricity Artist, Rachel Purcell

Hosts

Johnny Dwinell
Co-host and founder of Daredevil Production; long-time host and guiding voice on the show landscape; discusses songwriting, business strategy, and industry mentorship
Brent Baxter
Co-host and songwriter/educator; leads conversations on songwriting craft, music business leverage, and community-building for climbers

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 212 ratings
  • this aint it

    30min of ads, small talk, self-promotion, fb group reviewing, followed by 20 minutes of solid but not mind blowing advice :(

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    8botanical
    United States3 years ago
  • A Hobby vs A Career

    Johnny and Brent provide great advice and real-life examples of how to build a strategy that makes music your career!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tracie Bauman
    United States4 years ago
  • Coachwrite

    I did a coach write and Brent was absolutely amazing. He taught me so much. It blows my mind how well it went! 5 star service

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    buddy lee dobberteen
    United States5 years ago
  • MORE THAN A PODCAST!

    The CLIMB is much more than a podcast but rather a community of like minded and musically passion driven people.

    The content is spot on with real life applications presented in a conversational manner between two friends sitting at a table grabbing lunch.

    I always learn something and find myself laughing at some point which keeps me engaged.

    I’m proud to be a CLIMB’er 😎

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Six string poet
    United States6 years ago
  • Class is in Session

    I listen to several songwriting podcasts. Many of them interview artists and songwriters and they are very valuable in that there is usually a nugget or value bomb coming...you just have to wait for it.

    With The C.L.I.M.B, class is ALWAYS in session from the word “Go”!

    There is no waiting and the podcast seems to be designed that way. People pay money for the lessons and information that Brent and Johnny give away. Not only for songwriters but also artists looking to get their product out there ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B. Hacker
    United States6 years ago

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Shows tangible, actionable advice and a community feel that keeps listeners coming back.
Hosts offer real-world examples and practical strategies for indie artists to build leverage.
A mix of high-value content and engaging, conversational dynamics keeps listeners motivated.

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Song Title Challenge #223: "Pretty Penny" with Legendary Hit Songwriter Dave Gibson
Q: So Dave, what else can we plug for you, man?
Dave talks about his Monday gigs at The Local in Nashville, his broader career, and connections in the scene; he also mentions his past experiences and how the community has supported him for decades.
Ep 541: Interview w/ Legendary A&R Exec, Missi Gallimore
Q: What makes you say yes or no to a song for a major artist like Tim McGraw?
Her decision hinges on the artist's connection to the song, the lyric quality, and her gut feeling within the first verse, along with the artist's readiness to consider outside material.
Ep 541: Interview w/ Legendary A&R Exec, Missi Gallimore
Q: How do you triage a songwriter's inbox and decide what to listen to first?
Missi explains she prioritizes three-song pitches from publishers or writers she trusts, and she focuses on songs that fit the artist's current arc, aiming to avoid overwhelming with too much material.
Ep 539: Interview with Centricity Artist, Rachel Purcell
Q: How did personal hardship influence the writing and the vulnerability in the songs singled out by the label?
Her experiences with miscarriage, therapy, and spiritual healing deepened her storytelling, making the songs more confessional and empowering, while aligning with a broader endurance theme.
Ep 539: Interview with Centricity Artist, Rachel Purcell
Q: What made the four or five songs stand out to the label, and how did production choices reinforce that distinction?
The team leaned into a sonic lane that included horns and strings, and Rachel's performance felt more at ease and authentic in the new direction, which the label recognized as distinctly 'Rachel' and ready for radio.

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3. Scott Sean White
4. Shelby Kennedy
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8. Wynn Varble

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