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October 21, 2025 59 mins

In this episode of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill sits down with genre-bending artist PYNK BEARD to discuss the release of his new project Red Dirt Diaries. Known for blending southern storytelling with soul, country, hip-hop, and funk influences, PYNK BEARD shares insights on embracing vulnerability, healing through songwriting, and the artistic freedom found in embracing your full identity. Formerly known for his work as a Grammy-nominated songwriter and producer, PYNK BEARD (Sebastian Kole) dives deep into the creative and personal journey that birthed Red Dirt Diaries. The two discuss his Alabama roots, time in the L.A. pop scene, return to the South, and the meaning behind the project. This conversation captures the heart, humor, and healing at the core of PYNK BEARD. 

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Chapters

  • (00:00:00) - Pink Beard on His Roots in Birmingham
  • (00:04:25) - I Quit Writing Songs For Alessia Cara
  • (00:06:21) - Sebastian on Moving From Birmingham to LA
  • (00:09:32) - Bo Jackson on Writing Songs For Fun
  • (00:12:35) - "I Love My Lady Friends"
  • (00:13:13) - Sebastian Cole: Mixing Country, R&B
  • (00:16:27) - Alabama singer-songwriter on country
  • (00:19:25) - Country Singer Sebastian Cole on His Pink Beard
  • (00:23:02) - Pink Beard on Balance Between Songwriting and Acting
  • (00:24:44) - Songwriter on the Industry's Changes
  • (00:27:33) - Red Dirt Diaries
  • (00:30:26) - Red Door Diaries
  • (00:32:09) - Sugar and Salt: The Songs
  • (00:34:12) - Pink Beard
  • (00:37:14) - There's This Little Song You Sing When You're Scared
  • (00:39:18) - Workplace Music Room Back in Business
  • (00:40:56) - He Dyes His Beard Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness Month
  • (00:42:32) - Tennessee Slim on His Band
  • (00:44:22) - Noah Cyrus on Performing in Indonesia
  • (00:45:49) - Tom Jones on Traveling the World
  • (00:48:32) - How Many Countries Have You Visited?
  • (00:50:07) - Teddy Swims on Working In The Caribbean
  • (00:52:27) - Michael Jackson on His Past Self
  • (00:55:58) - Bushwhackers: I Love Birmingham
  • (00:57:15) - Pink Beard at the Siberia
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