The C.L.I.M.B. with Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter
Helping Singers, Songwriters, and Indie Artists Create Leverage In the Music Business.
Episodes
January 6, 2026 • 64 mins
CLIMBers! Today's guest was an indie artist for years, formerly endorsed by Jägermeister and now Monster Energy Drinks, Rick Monroe & The Hitmen just signed an imprint deal with Virgin Records. Today, we'll discuss his connections, collaborations, strategies, and tactics for promoting.
Connect with Rick Monroe and the Hitmen Here:
Facebook: @RickMonroeOfficial
Instagram: @RickMonroe
Website: https://www.rickmonroe.com/
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January 2, 2026 • 31 mins
Brent & Johnny welcome hit songwriter, Michael Farren, to The Challenge, and they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song title "Genius Mode."
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If you would like to do a private Song Title Challenge or get private coaching, go to SongwritingPro.com/coaching and schedule your appointment today.
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December 30, 2025 • 51 mins
CLIMBers, I (Johnny) wish pain and suffering upon all of you...and I mean that in the very best way! Learn why I am such an a-hole in today's episode!
The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win!
About the hosts:
Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson (“Monday Morning Church”), ...
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December 26, 2025 • 16 mins
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com!
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December 23, 2025 • 61 mins
CLIMBer, today's guest has gone from being in the studio as a production assistant for Taylor Swift, you might have heard of her, to a Partner and Creative Director of an up-and-coming music publishing company, Dream 3 Publishing. She's awesome. She's a sweetheart. We had a great conversation with her. We can't wait for you to meet her and learn about what is happening in the publishing business. It's going to do you right.
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December 19, 2025 • 30 mins
Brent & Johnny welcome the great Neal McCoy ("Wink", "No Doubt About It", "If I Was A Drinking Man") to Song Title Challenge! Together, they cook up 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing the song title, "Dig A Little Deeper," submitted by CLIMBer and SongwritingPro.com member Randy Maynor.
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December 16, 2025 • 51 mins
Are you hateful towards Spotify because they pay the least? What if we told you they pay the least because they stream the most? How does that work? Find out why there is no such thing as a per-stream pay rate for any streaming service and how they calculate the payouts on this CLIMB Classic!
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December 12, 2025 • 16 mins
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com!
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December 9, 2025 • 71 mins
Here's the thing: after multiple record deals, Dustin Lolli's band, Sanctus Real, had their greatest successes when they WEREN'T on a label!
Brent & Johnny welcome the lead vocalist for the acclaimed Christian band, Sanctus Real. They are celebrated for their authentic lyrics, powerful performances, and they've earned eight number-one singles, including "Lead Me" and "My God Is Still the Same," multiple Grammy nominations, Do...
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December 5, 2025 • 31 mins
If you haven't heard this Song Title Challenge yet, it's worth your time!
Taylor Austin Dye is an indie artist (now signed to Red Street Records) who is currently blowing up! She has over 1 million followers across all social media platforms and over 25 million streams! Johnny and Brent welcome Taylor to the show and craft 5-6 conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Sinner's Heart," sent in by CLIMBer Randy Maynor.
Connec...
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December 2, 2025 • 55 mins
CLIMBer, "If you're in a band..." This episode is a must-listen! Mark Maxwell of the legendary Louisville band, The Crashers, reveals game-changing advice for anyone who wants to start a band or take their existing band to the next level. We're sharing Mark's wisdom because we want you to win. So listen up!
Follow Maxwell's House of Music to see all these tips!
Facebook - @MaxwellsHouseOfMusic
Instagram - @MaxwellsHouseOfMu...
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November 28, 2025 • 16 mins
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com!
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November 25, 2025 • 56 mins
Brent & Johnny interview Season 21 American Idol finalist, Colin Stough. Colin literally went from loping a horse to a 3rd-place finish on American Idol to getting a record deal with 19 Recordings/BMG.
Connect with Colin Stough Here:
Facebook: @ColinStough
Instagram: @ColinStough
TikTok: @ColinStough
YouTube: @ColinStoughMusic
Spotify: @ColinStough
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November 21, 2025 • 43 mins
Brent & Johnny welcome hit songwriter Brice Long to the Challenge, and they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for writing a song titled "Dirt In Your Church," sent in by CLIMBer and Songwriting Pro member, Shane Lanford.
As a songwriter, Brice has had over 175 of his songs cut with artists such as Garth Brooks, George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Hank Williams Jr, Randy Houser, Josh Turner, Reba McEntire, Gary Allan, Cody Johnso...
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November 18, 2025 • 40 mins
CLIMBers, we've got more problems to get to the bottom of! This will be numbers 23 through 27 on the 39 Biggest Problems In Music right here on your favorite podcast, The CLIMB.
The C.L.I.M.B. Show is dedicated to helping singers, songwriters, indie artists and industry pros "Create Leverage In The Music Business." We want you to win!
About the hosts:
Brent Baxter is an award-winning hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson ...
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November 14, 2025 • 15 mins
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com!
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November 11, 2025 • 71 mins
CLIMBer, what if you turned your limitations into a cool, unique strength that grows your brand, deepens your relationships, and helps you stand out in a sea of songwriters and artists? Today, we're pulling back the curtain on our recent CLIMB Takeover event; what worked, what surprised us, and how you can apply some of the same strategies to your own music career. So, whether you're hosting events or just looking to connect with ...
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November 7, 2025 • 39 mins
Brent & Johnny welcome The Heels, a Canadian country vocal trio of Bobbi Smith, Brittni Fiddler, and Kyla Rawlins, to The Challenge, where they craft 5-6 different conceptual angles for a song titled "Twisted," sent in by CLIMBer, Tracy Richardson.
Managed by Grand Slam Productions, Conway Entertainment Group, and Thompson Artist Management—the powerhouse team behind the rising stars Red Clay Strays and legends Alabama and Randy T...
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November 4, 2025 • 49 mins
CLIMBers, this is the third episode of my series of the 39 Biggest Problems in Music. Are they problems? Are they blessings? Are they a curse?
Is it a crisis? Does it mean danger for you, or is it an opportunity? It just all depends on how you tackle it and what the mindset is. We've had some great conversations, and we're gonna continue with numbers 18 through 22 on this episode right here!
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October 31, 2025 • 17 mins
This is an excerpt from Songwriting Pro's "J.A.M. Session." (J.A.M. stands for "Just Ask Me," and it's our monthly members-only online Q&A Session.) If you'd like to watch the full J.A.M. Session, just log in to the Songwriting Pro Member Area. If you're not yet a Songwriting Pro member, NOW is a great time to start your 14-day FREE trial at SongwritingPro.com!
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