
Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for the Old 97s, hosts “Wheels Off” a show about the messy reality of the creative life. Conversations with musicians, writers, artists, actors, and comedians about the pivotal moments that shaped their work, what it means to create in a digital age and grapple with the challenges, and the joy, of living a creative life.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 235 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsMusicPerforming Arts | |||

Rhett sits down with Philip Lupton and Truett Heintzelman, the two young Texans behind Briscoe, a harmony-rich Americana duo making waves with their sophomore album, Heat of July.
Recorded in Nashville during AmericanaFest, the conversation covers t... more
Rhett sits down with his longtime bandmate and creative partner, Murry Hammond for a conversation about their 35+ years of making music together—from early songwriting days in Dallas to their latest solo and collaborative albums.
Hammond opens up ab... more
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter opens up about her new album, her journey from fiddle prodigy to songwriter, and how painting, practice, and persistence fuel her creative life.
Rhett Miller sits down with longtime friend and collaborator Amanda... more
Singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson joins Rhett for a fast, funny, and candid conversation about craft and survival. They dig into the constant hum of the inner critic, and the strange mix of persistence and delusion it takes to stay in the game. From K... more
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I’ve been a 25+ fan of Rhett and The Old 97s. I have seen them 6+ times and listen to just about everything they have done. How am I just learning about Rhett’s podcast? I guess I e been Asleep at the Wheel (see what I did there). Rhett is insightful, empathetic and a quietly greater interviewer. I highly recommend this pod and is now in my rotation. Sorry I missed the first 200 episodes!
This is a great podcast. My husband and I binge listen to it on road trips. We love the format, the amazing conversations about the creative process. It’s very inspiring. Please keep them coming. Thanks, Rhett!
Rhett’s the best. Excellent guests. Thoughtful and smart conversations.
Love Rhett. He is an insightful and sympathetic interviewer. And also a wonderful guy.
The convo with Dar Williams was great. It made me want to sign up for songwriting retreats with BOTH of them!
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The content offers an insightful exploration into the complex realities of the creative life, featuring conversations with a diverse range of guests including musicians, writers, and other artists. Discussions often center on pivotal moments shaping their careers, as well as the personal and professional challenges faced in the digital era. The podcast uniquely emphasizes not just the act of creation, but the emotional and psychological journeys involved, making it particularly relatable for those in creative fields or anyone interested in the processes behind artistic endeavors.
Listeners can expect candid reflections, humor, and a deep dive into the motivations and struggles of guests who navigate the often tumultuous artistic landscape.... more
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Recent guests on Wheels Off include:
1. Murry Hammond
2. Amanda Shires
3. Matt Nathanson
4. James McMurtry
5. Samantha Fish
6. Evan Felker
7. Ray Benson
8. Josh Rouse
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