
Joe Plummer and friends share their stories from life on the road. We hear funny, sad and sometimes scary tales from musicians, comedians and writers. He's also "Checks-In" with artists to hear new music, find out what they've been up to and whats next on the creative docket. Have a tour story? Want to get in touch with Joe? Send a message to hello@ruinousmedia.com. Tour Stories is produced by Rui... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 333 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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Sensitive and creative host + interesting guests x no filler = Excellent show! Highly recommended!
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Has good taste in music and can carry an interview , impressed by how stimulating some of the artists stories are with articulate nuances.
Personal, specific and humorous at times! Enjoy this Podcastermasters!!!!
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I'm really enjoying this private peek into the lives of such talented and creative entertainers. It feels like I'm eavesdropping on two friends catching up.
Awesome tour stories. Really nice check ins with musicians stuck at home during COVID. The Buzz story will leave a mark!
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A candid music-focused interview series that blends in-depth artist conversations with behind-the-scenes tour and recording stories. Episodes center on how musicians write, record, and tour—covering studio textures, live performance dynamics, creative decision-making, and the realities of balancing art with touring life. Sponsors and gear chatter are interwoven, offering listeners practical context on production tools and touring workflows. Notable appeal includes intimate, conversation-driven storytelling from a wide range of indie and experimental artists, plus first-hand accounts from the road that illuminate the music industry's day-to-day realities.
A standout aspect is the host's steady, personable interviewing style that sustains lo... more
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