Beyond the Playlist with JHammondC

Beyond the Playlist with JHammondC

Talking to "Blue Collar" and independent creatives of all kinds.

Episodes

October 12, 2025 41 mins

On this episode, I am joined by Randy and Jarett to talk about their String Theory. We talk about what brings people together and how they arrived at this idea. 

To learn more: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVzvBKLxCr4

https://www.stringtheoryguitarmovie.com

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https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about...

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I am joined by business coach, author, and podcaster Ashley Cox to talk about her career and her approach to her work and how she deals with the variety of people she encounters. 

https://ashleycox.co

For more Beyond the Playlist

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beyondtheplaylist/

https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com

Cover art by Phil Ro...

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Neil, Jadey and I talk about the 1999 moive - The Limey. 

https://www.instagram.com/jadeyduffield/

For more about Neil: 

https://www.instagram.com/neilmarshall_director/

 

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September 21, 2025 54 mins

I am joined once again by Anna Williams. This time we talk about the new album, La Mer. We also talk about how they pick songs and what struggles they face as professional musicians. 

https://www.neavetrio.com

For more Beyond the Playlist

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beyondtheplaylist/

https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com

Cover art b...

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September 14, 2025 52 mins

I talk to Grammy nominated harpist Kirsten Copely on this episode. we talk about her history in music, her approach to composing and the dangers of restringing a harp. 

https://www.kirstencopelymusic.com

For more Beyond the Playlist

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https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com

Cover art by Phil...

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September 12, 2025 32 mins

I am joined by Joe Cotela from Ded again. We talk about the new album, the thought that went into it and the growth between albums. 

https://www.dedband.com

https://www.instagram.com/dedofficial/

For more Beyond the Playlist

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https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com

Cover art by Phil Rood. h...

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September 10, 2025 34 mins

I am joined once again by Nicole Papastravrou to talk about Kallias' new album. We talk about the work she has done as a vocalist and how she is always working to learn and improve. 

https://www.instagram.com/nicole_papastavrou/

https://www.instagram.com/kalliasofficial/

https://kalliasofficial.bandcamp.com/music

For more Beyond the Playlist

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beyondtheplaylist/

https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

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September 7, 2025 54 mins

I am joined by Damjan Krajacic. He is the flute player for Blue Landscapes. He joins me to talk about the new album. We talk about his musical history and how he and Robert approached this album.

 https://www.bluelandscapesmusic.com

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https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.b...

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This month, Jadey Picked After the Fox. Find out what we all thought - it might not be what you expect. 

Find out more about Jadey at:

https://www.instagram.com/jadeyduffield/

For more about Neil: 

https://www.instagram.com/neilmarshall_director/

 

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August 24, 2025 50 mins

I am joined once again by Robert Thies to talk about the new Blue Landscapes album. We talk about the writing process and how he and Damjan approach these projects. 

https://www.bluelandscapesmusic.com

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https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beyondtheplaylist/

https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com

Cover art by Phil R...

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August 17, 2025 38 mins

I talk to Alex Schulz from the band Faun about their new album Hex. We talk about his history in music, how the band approaches song writing and much much more. 

https://faune.de/en/

https://www.instagram.com/faunofficial

For more Beyond the Playlist

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https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com

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August 10, 2025 34 mins

I speak with Weslie from the band Moths. We talk about their approach to writing, how they have worked through changes, and much more.

https://mothspr.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.instagram.com/Moths_PR/

For more Beyond the Playlist

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https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com

Cover art by Ph...

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August 3, 2025 99 mins

This was the largest collection of artists yet!

As always the art is embedded in chapters in the show and will be available at the Beyond the Playlist Facebook group. 

Mike South - https://www.instagram.com/stretscharmstronng/

Phil Rood - http://philrood.com/

Carolyn Fortuna - https://www.instagram.com/wyvernowl/

Audie Norman - https://www.instagram.com/theaudienorman/

J.F Dubeau  - https://www.jfdubeau.com/ 

and https://www.achewi...

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On this month's Beyond the Playlist Goes to the Movies Neil, Jadey and I talk about one of my favorite moives - This is Spinal Tap. 

Find out more about Jadey at:

https://www.instagram.com/jadeyduffield/

For more about Neil: 

https://www.instagram.com/neilmarshall_director/

 

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I am joined once again by Karen Jonas. On this visit she talks about her new collection of poems that she is publishing and a new single. 

To order the book click here

To Find out more about Karen, click here

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https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com

Cover ar...

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Ashley Griffin joins me  again on this episode to update us on how her show in Austin went and to talk about her new show opening soon in LA. We also get into a conversation about the skills and work that goes into being prepared for roles 

https://www.ashleygriffinofficial.com

To get tickets to the LA show click here

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I am joined on this episode by Chris Ojeda from the band Byzantine. We talk about the new album, his history in music and much more. 

https://byzantinewv.com

https://byzmerch.bigcartel.com

For more Beyond the Playlist

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https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com

Cover art by Phil Rood. https://...

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Jadey, Neil and Hammond discuss the very stylized Streets of Fire this month. 


Find out more about Jadey at:

https://www.instagram.com/jadeyduffield/

For more about Neil: 

https://www.instagram.com/neilmarshall_director/

 

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I an honored to have Michelle on again and this time she talks about Ethical Media Group. What is that you ask. Listen and you will learn. 

https://www.ethicalmediagroup.io

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellejubileegonzalez/

For more Beyond the Playlist

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beyondtheplaylist/

https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp...

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Anna Williams joins me again but this time, I am introducing her to three new pieces of music. Join me as we talk about bias, comfort, and on ramps to new things.

https://www.instagram.com/neavetrio/

For more Beyond the Playlist

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Beyondtheplaylist/

https://www.instagram.com/jhammondc/

Theme music by Jason Bieler. You can find out more about him at https://jasonbieler.bandcamp.com

Cover art by Phil Roo...

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