Dropped Among This Crowd
Greetings, fellow music enthusiasts! Welcome to the Dropped Among This Crowd Podcast! This is your space to explore the role of music in our lives, our love for it, and the sense of community that it creates. Each episode will feature a diverse selection of topics and insightful conversations with captivating guests. Hosted by DATC Media Company CEO Sara J. * Sponsorship opportunities available. Email: sara@datcmediacompany.com for more information *
Episodes
This week on Dropped Among This Crowd, Sean Martin opens up about the winding, unbelievable road that brought him to music — from singing in choir at four years old, picking up guitar and songwriting at twelve, recording his first album at just fifteen, and finding himself in the Airborne Infantry, looking to be a career Special Forces soldier at 18.
Sean shares the cinematic chain of events that led to his sudden exit from the mili...
This week on Dropped Among This Crowd, Sara J. takes you to Atlanta, Georgia, for the 20th annual Atlanta Canada Fest — a celebration of Canadian music, culture, and community in the heart of the South.
She also reflects on seeing The Strictly Hip the night perform with the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra — a unique rock-meets-symphony experience that set the tone for the weekend.
Episode 328 A Conversation with Marty Seed: ht...
This week on the show, Sara J. shares her experience seeing “It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken,” the new production featuring the music of The Tragically Hip. Now playing through May 24 at Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton, ON.
https://www.1000islandsplayhouse.com/the-tragically-hip/
http://www.kingstongrand.ca/events/TIP2026
New Orleans Is Sinking - Cast of ‘It’s a Good Life If You Don’t Weaken’ https://youtu.be/e3RBKYKJyP4?si=i4nyQ0lN...
This week on the show, Sara J. sits down with Marty Seed — founder of the Atlanta Canada Fest — for a conversation that spans music, culture, and the journey of building community far from home.
A Halifax native, Marty reflects on growing up across multiple cities in both Canada and the U.S., and how those experiences shaped his perspective — from culture shock to a deep appreciation for diverse sounds and scenes.
From his grandmothe...
Sara J. sits down with Sierra Fournier for a conversation about her recently released second solo effort, The Missloua Flood—an album born out of one of the darkest periods of her life.
They dig into what it’s felt like to finally have the record out in the world and the early feedback and reflections that have come in since its release. Sierra takes us behind the title—how The Missloua Flood came to be, and the meaning it’s taken o...
Sara J. is back behind the mic! 🎙️
In this episode, I share a quick update on my surgery and recovery, where things stand now, and how this experience has shifted me — mentally, physically, and creatively. From easing back into “normal” life to feeling the power of live music and community on a whole new level, it’s been an interesting adventure I’ve only begun to reflect on.
Also, I’m catching you up on what’s been happening behind...
This week, forty years ago, a historic recording was made in Kingston, ON.....
Join me, Sara J, as we dive deeper into all this and more, including an in-depth look at Davis Manning, who was more than just the sax player in The Hip.
The Copper Penny Project by DATC Media — coming soon.
Watch the trailer: https://youtu.be/yuqwyDaaTUw?si=zOHEVqDVD5DWgDhm
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/
This week on the show, Sara J. is sharing a bit of personal news and a health update.
Support: https://gofund.me/87d861182
Listen to the BBC Sounds Eras five-part podcast series with Phil Collins: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eras/id1703570820
Not Dead Yet: The Autobiography — Phil Collins
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Not+Dead+Yet+Phil+Collins+autobiography&tag=saraj08-20
I always encourage checking your local library...
In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, Sara J. dives deep into the life and career of Phil Collins—from his formative years, to Genesis, to his groundbreaking solo work, and beyond. We explore the stories behind In the Air Tonight, his collaborations with legends like Eric Clapton, his commercial dominance alongside artists like Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, and the unforgettable Live Aid performance that cemented his p...
In this third episode of Something On, Sara J. switches things up and brings you a streamlined music news rundown—this time dropping directly into your podcast feed.
The big story this week: the release of “Generation” from Gord Downie, The Sadies, and the Conquering Sun – Live at 6 O’Clock, arriving February 27. Sara breaks down what to expect from the live album, why the Discovering Downie podcast is an essential companion listeni...
This week on the show, fresh off celebrating two years of creating digital content for his page Cancon_eh, Sudbury, Ontario native Brady Callan sits down with host Sara J to talk about the inspiration behind creating a page dedicated to highlighting and celebrating iconic Canadian music—and Canadian culture more broadly.
Brady shares the artists and bands he’s had the pleasure of sitting down with, including an intimate conversation...
In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, host Sara J is sharing a few of her favourite reads — the books that have inspired, moved, and shaped her love for music and storytelling. From legendary rock biographies to iconic novels, these picks give a behind-the-scenes look at the artists we love, the stories behind their music, and the moments that defined an era.
Tune in, get inspired, and discover your next favourite read.
I alwa...
"Something On" Episode Two!
The new show from DATC Media that explores the latest music news through the lens of The Hip, creating space for tribute artists, adjacent acts and projects, creators, and fellow storytellers to join the conversation!
Hosted by Sara J. - LIVE at 7pm eastern!
This week's guest was jD, creator & voice behind The Tragically Hip Podcast Series!
The dynamic duo was back together LIVE!
Be a guest: h...
Some bands don’t just play a venue — they belong to it.
In this episode of Dropped Among This Crowd, host Sara J. explores one of the most sacred relationships in rock history: The Allman Brothers Band and the Beacon Theatre. What began as a short run of shows in 1989 evolved into a decades-long tradition that transformed March in New York City into something legendary.
Inspired by the book One Way Out: The Inside History of the Allm...
This week on the show, host Sara J is continuing a listener-favorite format with another deep dive into unforgettable moments in music history—this time spanning January 16–22.
From the opening of the legendary Whisky A Go-Go on the Sunset Strip to Eric Clapton’s iconic MTV Unplugged session, the birth of Mötley Crüe, and the formation of Bad Company, this episode explores a week packed with defining rock moments. We also revisit in...
We're diving into this week in rock history and bit of modern buzz: celebrating birthdays, remembering legends like Bob Weir and David Bowie, and marking iconic albums and milestones from Led Zeppelin to Nirvana. Plus, some music news, updates from my Something On live stream, exciting RoughGauge website updates and more!
The Copper Penny Project: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/
Something On- https://www.youtube....
DATC Media Presents: Something On - A new bi-weekly news show, live on Tuesdays on YouTube with the first episode airing this Tuesday, January 6 at 7pm Eastern hosted by Sara J!
The show explores the latest music news through the lens of The Hip, creating space for tribute artists, adjacent acts and projects, creators, and fellow storytellers to join the conversation!
Our first guest is Jeremy Hoyle, lead singer of The Strictly Hip...
It’s the first episode of 2026, and Sara J is back in your feed with a holiday recap and reset energy heading into the new year.
Sara also pulls back the curtain on what’s been cooking behind the scenes at DATC Media, including exciting updates on The Copper Penny Project and a preview of Something On — a brand-new bi-weekly live news show premiering January 6th at 7 PM on YouTube.
The Copper Penny Project: https://www.instagram.com...
The Copper Penny Project, an immersive multi part mini series diving deep into the formative years of The Tragically Hip and the legend of The Copper Penny recording.
Join me, Sara J, and my cast of super fans as we explore stories, music and history with those who were there.
"Good Music Never Goes Out of Style."
The Copper Penny Project coming soon.
Follow on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecopperpennyproject/
Sara J. is getting nostalgic with a look back at 2025!
From a rundown of the captivating guests she’s welcomed to the show, to the launch of the RoughGauge featured artist series, the addition of two new photographers to the DATC Media team, and the company’s expansion to an international presence—this year has been full of milestones.
She also reflects on a year-in-the-making event that turned out to be even more meaningful than ant...
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