Going Solo with Matthew Mayer

Going Solo with Matthew Mayer

Matthew Mayer: Conversations with Amazing People

Episodes

March 17, 2025 65 mins
Fox News National News Correspondent and Emmy Nominated, CB Cotton, joins Matthew Mayer on the Going Solo Podcast as she shares her inspiring life’s journey of love, loss and the musical notes in between. A proud graduate of the Hussman School of Journalism and Media at UNC, CB’s journey begins in North Carolina with a …
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Seen by millions worldwide, Faith Salie of ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ and NPR’s ‘Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,’ shares intimate, funny, and inspiring stories on her life with Matthew Mayer on The Going Solo Podcast. As a Rhodes Scholar and Recipient of Harvard’s prestigious literary award, the Bowdoin Prize, Salie’s career is beyond impressive as she …
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Emmy Award Winning Journalist, Shaun Robinson, shares her remarkable career, with Matthew Mayer of The Going Solo Podcast. Robinson brings us along her inspiring journey from Detroit, Michigan to Hollywood. From hosting 16 years on NBC’s Access Hollywood to hosting one of the most popular shows on TV today – 90 Day Fiance. From breaking …
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Gwendolyn Osborne is an actress and former model who spent 12 years on The Price Is Right as a model from 2005 to 2017. Osborne was recognized as one of the “longest-running woman of color on a daytime game show”. Osborne spends time with Matthew Mayer on the Going Solo Podcast, talking about her extraordinary …
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Movie Director, Anthony D’ Ambrosio shares with Matthew Mayer, the remarkable, daunting, rewarding, story behind his most recent film “Triumph of the Heart,” along with sharing personal experiences into his own journey that lead to the making of this film. Triumph of the Heart (Triumph of the Heart) is a feature film about St. Maximilian …
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Tony Potts is an Emmy Award Winning, Film & TV Personality and Celebrity Host whose career has spanned from humble Washington beginnings to being a 12 year host on NBC’s Worldwide Entertainment Show Access Hollywood https://www.instagram.com/accesshollywood/ Tony Potts’ expert guest appearances include CNN, MSNBC, FOX, HLN, NBC, The Today Show, ABC, Good Morning America and, …
Will Ackerman, Founder of Windham Hill Records, and one of the greatest Record Producers of our times, talks with Matthew Mayer about music, life, creative approaches, mentorships and more. This intimate and real conversation highlights the Grammy Award Winner’s journey, key moments throughout his life, and how he became an instrumental figure for so many artists …
Matthew Mayer continues to talk with the legendary, and one of the foremost instrumental composers of our time, George Winston, in this anticipated Part 2 interview on the Going Solo Podcast titled: “Thank You George.” In this episode, Winston continues to share insights with Mayer about his approaches to creativity and life in general. From …
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Matthew Mayer interviews one of the foremost instrumental composers of our time, George Winston, in this Part 1 of 2 Going Solo Podcast Episode Series titled “You Can Call Me George.” George Winston talks to Matthew Mayer about his growing up in Eastern Montana, and important influences from James Booker to Professor Longhair. Winston also discusses …
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Award Winning Author, Inspirational Speaker, Ghostwriter, Poet, and Oprah Ambassador of Hope, Marala Scott, speaks with Matthew Mayer about her newest release “With Gratitude” and the importance of recognizing Gratitude in your life. Marala gives us the positive inspiration we all need in life. Oprah Winfrey honored Marala Scott as one of her five Ambassadors of …
January 27, 2019 32 mins
In follow up to Matthew Mayer’s blog post on the CD Baby DIY Musician Blog website, Mayer spends this episode addressing in more detail his 5 Myths of Being a Musician with a Day Job, and also addresses feedback received from the article. If you are a “creative” with a “day job”, you will want to hear tune …
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Matthew Mayer speaks with Award Winning Composer, Songwriter, and Career Coach, Cheryl Engelhardt. Cheryl talks about her journey as a musician, author, and speaker, as well as the importance of giving yourself permission to succeed. Covering topics like anxiety, balancing your life, redefining your life, the importance of calendars, and so much more! If you …
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Matthew Mayer interviews renowned music supervisor, Doug Diamond, talking about getting your song placed, what an artist should be considering when submitting their music to get placed in a TV or commercial, and the one thing NOT to do when trying to get your song placed through a music supervisor. Engineer, Producer, Music Supervisor, Doug Diamond …
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New York Times and Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author Kabir Sehgal has coffee with Matthew Mayer in Downtown Wall Street the morning before the 60th Annual Grammy Awards Show. Kabir shares unique insights on creative processes, connecting the dots on seemingly unrelated topics, and how this Grammy Winning Producer balances multiple projects at once. …
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Matej Mestrovic is one of Croatia’s most versatile, original, and talented artists alive today. In this 3rd and final episode of my 4-City tour in Croatia, I talk to Matej on a variety of topics including social media marketing, what success means as an independent musician, and how he manages his time. I also capture …
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In this episode of my 4-City tour in Croatia,  I sit down and have lunch with Turkey Pianist Hakan Ali Toker in the city of Rijeka (off the coast of the Adriatic Sea) and talk about the history of music and what it takes in today’s music industry to succeed. I also interview the amazing piano …
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In this episode of The Going Solo Podcast, I travel half way across the world to the beautiful country of Croatia to share my experiences of being the opening act for 3 World Class Musicians.  Episode 1 captures interviews and insights from renowned musicians Matej Mestrovic and Hakan Ali Toker, while documenting my first international tour …
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In this final Part 2 of 2 episode with Grammy Nominated John Burke, I have breakfast with John and his girlfriend Sara Gossett just hours before they walk the red carpet in Los Angeles, CA for the 59th Annual Grammy Awards. Join us at the table, as John and Sara talk about their amazing journey.
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Grammy Nominated Artist, John Burke, talks about his experience being nominated for a Grammy Award as an independent artist, just three weeks before he walks the red carpet in Los Angeles. This is Episode 1, of a 2 Part intimate interview.
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March 13, 2016 42 mins
Podcast Episode 2 – If Kim Can I Can – Interview with Kim Deardorff Found in a Garbage Can in Korea in 1964, Kim combines his story of humble beginnings with his talent of piano playing, to inspire thousands of people around the world.
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