Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on May 7, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on April 17, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Follow Zach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-goebel-18a281204/
Learn more about Marshall Disposal: https://www.marshalldisposal.com/
Listen to the Life and Leadership Podcast:  https://linktr.ee/Lifeandleadershipevv

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on April 13, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Follow Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson-a08a87b/
Learn more about NewsLab: https://evansvillenewslab.com/

Recorded at the University of Evansville on April 7, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Follow Ted: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siuted/
Learn more about Jacobsville: https://www.forjacobsville.org/

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on April 1, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Follow Zack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackmathis/
Visit Azzip's Website: https://azzippizza.com/

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on March 30, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Follow Julie: https://www.instagram.com/bluejuleyoga/
Follow Yoga Space: https://www.instagram.com/evansville.yogaspace/

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on March 19, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on March 13, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Follow the Bird:
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Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on March 9, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on February 27, 2026.

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Visit Austin's Website

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on February 23, 2026.

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Follow Wes - LinkedIn

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Recorded virtually on February 20, 2026.
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This episode is supported by Thru-Line Development Company, founded by Wes Luttrell in Evansville, Indiana. Thru-Line works with leaders and organizations at inflection points to collapse chaos and curate clarity by designing the systems, structures, and decision frameworks that align teams with their mission.

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Recorded on February 16, 2026 at Honey Moon Burkhardt in Evansville, Indiana.
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This episode is supported by Thru-Line Development Company, founded by Wes Luttrell in Evansville, Indiana. Thru-Line works with leaders and organizations at inflection points to collapse chaos and curate clarity by designing the systems, structures, and decision frameworks that align teams with their mission.

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

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Recorded on February 13, 2026 at Wally Opus Sound Studios in Evansville, Indiana.
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This episode is supported by Thru-Line Development Company, founded by Wes Luttrell in Evansville, Indiana. Thru-Line works with leaders and organizations at inflection points to collapse chaos and curate clarity by designing the systems, structures, and decision frameworks that align teams with their mission.

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Recorded on February 9, 2026 at Wally Opus Sound Studios in Evansville, Indiana.
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This episode is supported by Thru-Line Development Company, founded by Wes Luttrell in Evansville, Indiana. Thru-Line works with leaders and organizations at critical inflection points to collapse chaos and curate clarity—designing the systems, structures, and decision frameworks that align teams with their mission.

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Recorded on January 29, 2026 at Wally Opus Sound Studios in Evansville, Indiana.
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This show is supported by Thru-Line Development Company, an advisory practice founded by Wes Luttrell in Evansville, Indiana. Thru-Line works to collapse chaos and curate clarity, helping individuals and organizations make cleaner, more confident decisions during critical inflection points. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

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Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Recorded on January 21, 2026 at Wally Opus Sound Studios in Evansville, Indiana.
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This show is supported by Thru-Line Development Company, an advisory practice founded by Wes Luttrell in Evansville, Indiana. Thru-Line works to collapse chaos and curate clarity, helping individuals and organizations make cleaner, more confident decisions during critical inflection points. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Follow Wes.
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Recorded on January 19, 2026 at Wally Opus Sound Studios in Evansville, Indiana.
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This show is supported by Thru-Line Development Company, an advisory practice founded by Wes Luttrell in Evansville, Indiana. Thru-Line works to collapse chaos and curate clarity, helping individuals and organizations make cleaner, more confident decisions during critical inflection points. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes published every Tuesday.

Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Listen to the full interview with Sandy's on Everybody Else.

Recorded on December 30, 2025 at Wally Opus Sound Studios in Evansville, Indiana.
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This show is supported by: Thru-Line Development Company.

Based in Evansville, Indiana, Thru-Line is an advisory practice supporting artists and their teams during moments of growth, transition, or pressure. The work focuses on removing noise, clarifying direction, and aligning creative, operational, and human systems so progress remains intentional and sustainable. Thru-Line approaches development through contained, long-arc work informed by cross-industry systems and structures. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Recorded on December 19, 2025 in the roastery of Evansville Coffee Company in Evansville, Indiana.
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This show is supported by:

The Victory Theatre. Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation. See all upcoming events at victorytheatre.com.

Thru-Line Development Company. Based in Evansville, Indiana, Thru-Line is an advisory practice supporting artists and their teams during moments of growth, transition, or pressure. The work focuses on removing noise, clarifying direction, and aligning creative, operational, and human systems so progress remains intentional and sustainable. Thru-Line approaches development through contained, long-arc work informed by cross-industry systems and structures. Learn more at artistdev.co. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and label execs to venue managers, consultants, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Recorded on December 12, 2025 at Wally Opus Sound Studios in Evansville, Indiana.
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This show is supported by: Thru-Line Development Company.

Based in Evansville, Indiana, Thru-Line is an advisory practice supporting artists and their teams during moments of growth, transition, or pressure. The work focuses on removing noise, clarifying direction, and aligning creative, operational, and human systems so progress remains intentional and sustainable. Thru-Line approaches development through contained, long-arc work informed by cross-industry systems and structures. Learn more at artistdev.co. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Recorded on December 10, 2025 at Sandy's house in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Thank you to our show sponsors:

The Victory Theatre: Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation. See all upcoming events at victorytheatre.com.

Thru-Line Development Company: Based in Evansville, Indiana, Thru-Line is an advisory practice supporting artists and their teams during moments of growth, transition, or pressure. The work focuses on removing noise, clarifying direction, and aligning creative, operational, and human systems so progress remains intentional and sustainable. Thru-Line approaches development through contained, long-arc work informed by cross-industry systems and structures. Learn more at artistdev.co. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Recorded virtually on December 10, 2025.
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Thank you to our show sponsors:

Groover is the global go-to platform for independent artists for all their promotional needs and artist services. It started with a simple but frustrating truth: talented artists weren’t getting heard. Emails went unanswered, demos got lost, and opportunities stayed out of reach. Insert Groover—a platform where artists could finally connect with industry pros, get real feedback, and unlock new career opportunities. Today, 3,000+ pros and curators listen to new tracks from over 500,000+ artists who use Groover to share their music, get feedback, and land real opportunities—over 5M pieces of feedback given, 1M+ shares, reviews, and playlist adds, and 1,500+ label signings.

Visit  https://groover.co/en/ to promote your next single and get 15% off your first campaign by using promo code EVERYBODYELSE (good for one campaign). Here's how it can be applied.

Thru-Line Development Company: Based in Evansville, Indiana, Thru-Line is a development and advisory practice working with artists and their teams at moments of growth, transition, or pressure. The work focuses on simplifying complexity, removing noise, and creating clarity for better decision-making across creative, operational, and human systems. The goal: progress that feels intentional, aligned, and sustainable. Learn more at artistdev.co. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Recorded on November 20, 2025 at Wally Opus Sound Studios in Evansville, Indiana.
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Thank you to our show sponsors:

The Victory Theatre: Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation. See all upcoming events at victorytheatre.com.

Thru-Line Development Company: Based in Evansville, Indiana, Thru-Line Dev Co. is a boutique coaching practice made for the highly-committed developing and established artists in need of clarity of vision, strengthening of identity, and realignment of the systems and structures surrounding their careers for authentic, scalable growth. Rooted in a practice of supportive inquiry and deep creative alignment, Thru-Line exists to help artists move beyond burnout, misalignment, and inherited industry beliefs to build careers that scale with clarity rather than compromise. Learn more at artistdev.co. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Website: Music City Psych

Recorded on November 18, 2025 at the offices of Music City Psych in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Thank you to our show sponsors:

The Victory Theatre: Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation. See all upcoming events at victorytheatre.com.

Thru-Line Development Company: Based in Evansville, Indiana, Thru-Line Dev Co. is a boutique coaching practice made for the highly-committed developing and established artists in need of clarity of vision, strengthening of identity, and realignment of the systems and structures surrounding their careers for authentic, scalable growth. Rooted in a practice of supportive inquiry and deep creative alignment, Thru-Line exists to help artists move beyond burnout, misalignment, and inherited industry beliefs to build careers that scale with clarity rather than compromise. Learn more at artistdev.co. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Lauren: @laurenlbartlett

Recorded on November 18, 2025 at the Hilton Garden Vanderbilt hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Thank you to our show sponsors:

The Victory Theatre: Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation. See all upcoming events at victorytheatre.com.

Thru-Line Development Company: Based in Evansville, Indiana, Thru-Line Dev Co. is a boutique coaching practice made for the highly-committed developing and established artists in need of clarity of vision, strengthening of identity, and realignment of the systems and structures surrounding their careers for authentic, scalable growth. Rooted in a practice of supportive inquiry and deep creative alignment, Thru-Line exists to help artists move beyond burnout, misalignment, and inherited industry beliefs to build careers that scale with clarity rather than compromise. Learn more at artistdev.co. 

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Chris: @chrisrusecki
Follow Soar Music Group: @soarmusicgroup
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Thank you to our sponsor, Symphonic. Founded in 2006 by former music producer Jorge Brea, Symphonic Distribution provides thousands of new and established record labels, managers, and artists with global digital music and video distribution to hundreds of retail and streaming platforms, playlist pitching, release promotion, and a comprehensive suite of label services.

A shortlist of Artists and Record Labels who have had their work distributed through Symphonic include: Ok Go!, Jon Batiste, Doechii, Melissa Etheridge, Sean Paul, CloZee, Odesza, LS DREAM, Sarah McLachlan, Wally Opus Records, and many more incredibly talented creatives across various genres.

Switch to Symphonic to get your music onto all major platforms and utilize their growing set of tools and offerings with 25% off your first year of a Starter Package by visiting:  https://symphonic.com/starter/  and entering the promo code "everybodyelse" (case sensitive) at check out.

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our little city and for believing in this show.

Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation.

Visit the Victory Theatre website to browse tickets: https://www.victorytheatre.com/home
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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow The Mothership: @theemothership

Website: https://mothership.love/
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Thank you to our sponsor, Symphonic. Founded in 2006 by former music producer Jorge Brea, Symphonic Distribution provides thousands of new and established record labels, managers, and artists with global digital music and video distribution to hundreds of retail and streaming platforms, playlist pitching, release promotion, and a comprehensive suite of label services.

A shortlist of Artists and Record Labels who have had their work distributed through Symphonic include: Sublime, Ok Go!, Jon Batiste, Doechii, Melissa Etheridge, Sean Paul, CloZee, Odesza, LS DREAM, Sarah McLachlan, Wally Opus Records, and many more incredibly talented creatives across various genres.

Switch to Symphonic to get your music onto all major platforms and utilize their growing set of tools and offerings with 25% off your first year of a Starter Package by visiting:  https://symphonic.com/starter/  and entering the promo code "everybodyelse" (case sensitive) at check out.

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Aaron: @desdreamer
Follow Spillway: @spilllway
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Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our little city and for believing in this show.

Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation.

Visit the Victory Theatre website to browse tickets: https://www.victorytheatre.com/home
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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Wes: Instagram
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Songs featured in this episode (in order):
"Tuesday Feels" - Para Doc
"Electric Love" - The Strangers
"Cheers" - Swamps Eyes
"Superficial" - Jax Fleming
"Second Best" - Maggie Hollis
"Sky Blue Waters" - The Chugs

As mentioned: The Strangers Story - A Mini Doc  

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Wes: @wes_luttrell
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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Ethan: @ethandouglasss
Follow Christian: @cljschmitz
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Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for believing in this show.

Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation.

Visit the Victory Theatre website to browse tickets: https://www.victorytheatre.com/home
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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Kadin: @kadin_rea
Follow The Band Feel: @thebandfeel
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Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our little city and for believing in this show.

Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation.

Visit the Victory Theatre website to browse tickets: https://www.victorytheatre.com/home
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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Space Monkey: @spacemonkeyrecords
For location and hours of operation, visit Space Monkey's Website
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This episode of Everybody Else is brought to you by Wally Opus.

Proudly based in Evansville, Indiana, Wally Opus is a record label and artist management company serving a handful of recording artists and bands with distribution, marketing, and management of their projects. With a roster stretching coast-to-coast including acts like The Chugs, Ghost Prom, Leo Lovechild, Jax Fleming, Cathryn Lovett, and more, the small, spirited team of doers helps develop and advance artists in their work and lives through holistic, long term planning and common sense support of their creative endeavors.

Visit https://wallyopus.com/ to see all the fine details.
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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Jess: @jessicakeifer
Follow Make Wake: @makewakeartists
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Thank you to our sponsor, Symphonic. Founded in 2006 by former music producer Jorge Brea, Symphonic Distribution provides thousands of new and established record labels, managers, and artists with global digital music and video distribution to hundreds of retail and streaming platforms, playlist pitching, release promotion, and a comprehensive suite of label services.

A shortlist of Artists and Record Labels who have had their work distributed through Symphonic include: Sublime, Ok Go!, Jon Batiste, Doechii, Melissa Etheridge, Sean Paul, CloZee, Odesza, LS DREAM, Sarah McLachlan, Wally Opus Records, and many more incredibly talented creatives across various genres.

Switch to Symphonic to get your music onto all major platforms and utilize their growing set of tools and offerings with 25% off your first year of a Starter Package by visiting:  https://symphonic.com/starter/  and entering the promo code "everybodyelse" (case sensitive) at check out.

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Sam: @sam_kuban
Follow The Chugs: @thechugsband
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Thank you to our sponsor, Symphonic. Founded in 2006 by former music producer Jorge Brea, Symphonic Distribution provides thousands of new and established record labels, managers, and artists with global digital music and video distribution to hundreds of retail and streaming platforms, playlist pitching, release promotion, and a comprehensive suite of label services.

A shortlist of Artists and Record Labels who have had their work distributed through Symphonic include: Sublime, Ok Go!, Jon Batiste, Doechii, Melissa Etheridge, Sean Paul, CloZee, Odesza, LS DREAM, Sarah McLachlan, Wally Opus Records, and many more incredibly talented creatives across various genres.

Switch to Symphonic to get your music onto all major platforms and utilize their growing tools and offerings with 25% off your first year of a Starter Package by visiting:  https://symphonic.com/starter/  and entering the promo code "everybodyelse" (case sensitive) at check out.

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Flint: @flintrasure
Follow Concept: @conceptsoundandlight
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Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our little city and for believing in this show.

Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation.

Visit the Victory Theatre website to browse tickets: https://www.victorytheatre.com/home

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Logan: Instagram
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Thank you to our episode sponsor, Symphonic.

Founded in 2006 by former music producer Jorge Brea, Symphonic Distribution provides thousands of new and established record labels, managers, and artists with global digital music and video distribution to hundreds of retail and streaming platforms, playlist pitching, release promotion, and a comprehensive suite of label services.

A shortlist of Artists and Record Labels who have had their work distributed through Symphonic include: Sublime, Ok Go!, Jon Batiste, Doechii, Melissa Etheridge, Sean Paul, CloZee, Odesza, LS DREAM, Sarah McLachlan, Wally Opus Records, and many more incredibly talented creatives across various genres.

Switch to Symphonic to get your music onto all major platforms and utilize their growing tools and offerings with 25% off your first year of a Starter Package by visiting:  https://symphonic.com/starter/  and entering the promo code "everybodyelse" (case sensitive) at check out.

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Eric: Instagram, LinkedIn
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Thank you to our episode sponsor, Groover, for working hard to build a great platform connecting artists with music pros and for believing in this show.

Groover is the global go-to platform for independent artists for all their promotional needs and artist services. It started with a simple but frustrating truth: talented artists weren’t getting heard. Emails went unanswered, demos got lost, and opportunities stayed out of reach. Insert Groover—a platform where artists could finally connect with industry pros, get real feedback, and unlock new career opportunities. Today, 3,000+ pros and curators listen to new tracks from over 500,000+ artists who use Groover to share their music, get feedback, and land real opportunities—over 5M pieces of feedback given, 1M+ shares, reviews, and playlist adds, and 1,500+ label signings.

Visit  https://groover.co/en/ to promote your next single and get 15% off your first campaign by using promo code EVERYBODYELSE (good for one campaign). Here's how it can be applied.

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Wes: Instagram 
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"Thank you to Chris Passage, Lora Melone, Scott VanMeter, and Steve VanMeter for providing me with a truly priceless experience." - Wes

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Dave: Facebook
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Thank you to our episode sponsor, Symphonic.

Founded in 2006 by former music producer Jorge Brea, Symphonic Distribution provides thousands of new and established record labels, managers, and artists with global digital music and video distribution to hundreds of retail and streaming platforms, playlist pitching, release promotion, and a comprehensive suite of label services.

A shortlist of Artists and Record Labels who have had their work distributed through Symphonic include: Sublime, Ok Go!, Jon Batiste, Doechii, Melissa Etheridge, Sean Paul, CloZee, Odesza, LS DREAM, Sarah McLachlan, Wally Opus Records, and many more incredibly talented creatives across various genres.

Switch to Symphonic to get your music onto all major platforms and utilize their growing tools and offerings with 25% off your first year of a Starter Package by visiting:  https://symphonic.com/starter/  and entering the promo code "everybodyelse" (case sensitive) at check out.

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Lora: @lora.melone
Follow The Victory: @victory_theatre
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Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our little city and for believing in this show.

Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Deana Carter, and Eddie Griffin, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation.

Visit the Victory Theatre website to browse tickets: https://www.victorytheatre.com/home

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Everybody Else is a podcast dedicated to pulling back the curtain on the lives and work of the music people you don’t see. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music. Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Wyatt > https://www.instagram.com/ttayw/
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This episode of Everybody Else is brought to you by Wally Opus.

Proudly based in Evansville, Indiana, Wally Opus is a record label and artist management company serving a handful of recording artists and bands with distribution, marketing, and management of their projects. With a roster stretching coast-to-coast including acts like The Chugs, Ghost Prom, Leo Lovechild, Spillway, Cathryn Lovett, and more, the small, spirited team of doers helps develop and advance artists in their work and lives through holistic, long term planning and common sense support of their creative endeavors.

Visit https://wallyopus.com/ to see all the fine details.
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Everybody Else is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people behind the music industry—the ones you don’t see in the spotlight. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music.Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Jeri: @rebelofnyc
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Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our little city and for believing in this show.

Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as upcoming shows with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Danae Hays, and Brad Williams, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation.

Visit the Victory Theatre website to browse tickets: https://www.victorytheatre.com/home

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Everybody Else is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people behind the music industry—the ones you don’t see in the spotlight. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music.Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

See it all on his website: https://aarontanner.com/
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This episode of Everybody Else is brought to you by Wally Opus.

Proudly based in Evansville, Indiana, Wally Opus is a record label and artist management company serving a handful of recording artists and bands with distribution, marketing, and management of their projects. With a roster stretching Coast-to-Coast including acts like The Chugs, Ghost Prom, Leo Lovechild, Spillway, Cathryn Lovett, and more, the small, spirited team of doers helps develop and advance artists in their work and lives through holistic, long term planning and common sense support of their creative endeavors.

Visit https://wallyopus.com/ to see all the fine details.
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Everybody Else is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people behind the music industry—the ones you don’t see in the spotlight. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music.Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Website: https://soarmusicgroup.com/
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Thank you to our show sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our little city and for believing in this show.

Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as upcoming shows with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Danae Hays, and Brad Williams, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation.

Visit the Victory Theatre website to browse tickets: https://www.victorytheatre.com/home

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Everybody Else is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people behind the music industry—the ones you don’t see in the spotlight. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music.Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Website: https://substack.com/@dedicateyourlifetomusic
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Thank you to our show sponsor, Groover.

Join Wes and Groover Artist Coach, Eric McLellan, for a Groover Club masterclass on holistic artist development next month, July 16, 2025. The webinar is focused on taking consistent, intentional action in your work in music to create meaningful, long-term results - based on your specific goals and aspirations for a unique life in modern music. *The class is exclusive to Groover Club members.* Visit https://groover.co/en/lp/groover-club/ to see all available plans. 

Groover is the global go-to platform for independent artists for all their promotional needs and artist services. It started with a simple but frustrating truth: talented artists weren’t getting heard. Emails went unanswered, demos got lost, and opportunities stayed out of reach. Insert Groover—a platform where artists could finally connect with industry pros, get real feedback, and unlock new career opportunities. Today, 3,000+ pros and curators listen to new tracks from over 500,000+ artists who use Groover to share their music, get feedback, and land real opportunities—over 5M pieces of feedback given, 1M+ shares, reviews, and playlist adds, and 1,500+ label signings.

Visit  https://groover.co/en/ to promote your next single and get 15% off your first campaign by using promo code EVERYBODYELSE (good for one campaign). Here's how it can be applied.

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Everybody Else is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people behind the music industry—the ones you don’t see in the spotlight. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music.Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Lee: https://www.instagram.com/lee_griffin/
Follow Symphonic: https://www.instagram.com/symphonicdistro/
Visit Website: https://symphonic.com/
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Thank you to our episode sponsor, Symphonic, for working hard to get the music of independent artists and labels heard and for believing in this show in the early days.

Founded in 2006 by former music producer Jorge Brea, Symphonic Distribution provides thousands of new and established record labels, managers, and artists with global digital music and video distribution to hundreds of retail and streaming platforms, playlist pitching, release promotion, and a comprehensive suite of label services.

A shortlist of Artists and Record Labels who have had their work distributed through Symphonic include: Sublime, Ok Go!, Jon Batiste, Doechii, Melissa Etheridge, Sean Paul, CloZee, Odesza, LS DREAM, Sarah McLachlan, Wally Opus Records, and many more incredibly talented creatives across various genres.

Switch to Symphonic to get your music onto all major platforms and utilize their growing tools and offerings with 25% off your first year of a Starter Package by visiting:  https://symphonic.com/starter/  and entering the promo code everybodyelse (case sensitive) at check out.

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Everybody Else is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people behind the music industry—the ones you don’t see in the spotlight. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music.Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Follow Wes: Main link
Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Follow Dorian: https://www.instagram.com/dorianflagrant/
Follow Groover: https://www.instagram.com/groover.en/
Visit Website: https://groover.co/en/
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Thank you to our episode sponsor, Groover, for working hard to build a great platform connecting artists with music pros and for believing in this show.

Groover is the global go-to platform for independent artists for all their promotional needs and artist services. It started with a simple but frustrating truth: talented artists weren’t getting heard. Emails went unanswered, demos got lost, and opportunities stayed out of reach. Insert Groover—a platform where artists could finally connect with industry pros, get real feedback, and unlock new career opportunities. Today, 3,000+ pros and curators listen to new tracks from over 500,000+ artists who use Groover to share their music, get feedback, and land real opportunities—over 5M pieces of feedback given, 1M+ shares, reviews, and playlist adds, and 1,500+ label signings.

Visit  https://groover.co/en/ to promote your next single and get 15% off your first campaign by using promo code EVERYBODYELSE (good for one campaign). Here's how it can be applied.

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Everybody Else is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people behind the music industry—the ones you don’t see in the spotlight. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music.Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

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Thank you to our first sponsor, The Victory Theatre, for bringing great entertainment to our little city and for believing in this show.

Located in the heart of downtown Evansville, Indiana, The Victory Theatre is a historic 1,950-seat venue hosting world-class entertainment such as upcoming shows with Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Louis C.K, Easton Corbin, and Brad Williams, to name a few. Managed by Venuworks, the 124-year-old theatre is also home to the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Signature School, Indiana’s first charter school and a top-raked charter school in the nation.

Visit the Victory Theatre website to browse tickets: https://www.victorytheatre.com/home

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Everybody Else is a podcast that pulls back the curtain on the people behind the music industry—the ones you don’t see in the spotlight. From producers and publicists to label execs, venue managers, and beyond, this show dives into the real stories, strategies, and lessons from those building and running the business of music.Whether you're an aspiring artist, a curious fan, or someone working behind the scenes yourself, Everybody Else offers a candid look into what it takes to build a meaningful, lasting career in the always-evolving world of music through engaging dialogue between host, Wes Luttrell, and a plethora of interesting guests.

Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor 

Music by Jim Noir
Artwork by Ethan Douglass
Distributed by Transistor