Today’s guest is a genre-defying vocal powerhouse who’s been taking the music world by storm. Raised in the South with a love for soul, country, R&B, and rock, he blended these influences into an unmistakable style that’s all his own. With a voice that’s as powerful as it is emotive, he doesn’t just sing—he connects, turning raw, soulful covers into hits and proving he’s more than just a voice. He’s a true artist and songwriter who’s crafted songs about love, loss, and everything in between, resonating with millions around the world. Oh, and did we mention he’s one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet? If you haven’t heard his music yet, trust us, you’ll want to.
And the writer is... Teddy Swims
Timestamp | Chapter Title
00:00 | Quick Message from Our Sponsor
01:43 | Meet Your Host: Ross Golan
02:39 | Teddy Swims: From Georgia to Global
03:30 | Leaving Football Behind for Music
08:00 | Finding His Voice Through Theater
12:30 | Tattoos, Identity, and Early Reinvention
17:00 | First Bands, Bad Songs, and Growing Up
21:50 | Sponsor Break
22:00 | The Dark Side of Touring and Mental Health
26:30 | Why Teddy Started Therapy (and How It Changed Him)
31:00 | Songwriting Camps, Magic, and the "Elf Theory"
35:30 | How Teddy Learned to Choose Songs Like a Pro
40:00 | The Origin of "Teddy Swims" (and a Crazy Early Tour)
44:00 | How Covers Blew Up Teddy’s Career During the Pandemic
47:00 | Signing with Warner: Building a Real Career
50:00 | Losing Faith, Rebuilding, and Finding His Sound
53:00 | Breaking Out with "Lose Control"
56:00 | What It Takes to Really Make It (Lessons Learned)
58:00 | 5 for 5: Teddy Swims Rapid Fire Q&A
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