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Episode Description In this episode of Rollz Radio, I sit down with Mishkin Fitzgerald, touring musician, songwriter, podcaster, and Value for Value artist. Mishkin shares how she discovered the V4V ecosystem through Aaron of Essex, why platforms like Fountain and Primal feel different from traditional social media, and how direct artist-to-listener relationships are helping independent musicians build sustainable careers. We also dive into her song "Losing Susan" from Gracie's Cradle, discussing songwriting, vulnerability, mental health, and the powerful role music can play in helping people feel understood. The conversation explores life on tour, sobriety, self-care, the realities of working in today's music industry, and her new podcast, Rockstars Anonymous, where she and co-host Hana Piranha pull back the curtain on the highs and lows of being a professional musician. Finally, we discuss why small communities, authentic connection, and creator-owned platforms give her hope for the future. Chapters 00:00:00 Hope & Micro-Communities 00:00:30 V4V Intro 00:01:50 Introduction 00:02:01 Discovering Value for Value 00:05:11 Why Independent Musicians Need Micro-Communities 00:08:00 Featured Track: Losing Susan 00:10:06 Songwriting & Creative Process 00:14:19 Touring Life 00:17:12 Crimson Veil & Solo Music 00:21:17 Self-Care on Tour 00:24:02 Rockstars Anonymous 00:26:52 The Coven 00:29:32 What's Giving Mishkin Hope 00:35:55 Where to Find Mishkin 00:36:33 V4V Segment Links & References Mishkin Fitzgerald: https://mishkinfitzgerald.co.uk Coven Rockstars Anonymous Podcast "Losing Susan" from Gracie's Cradle by Mishkin Fitzgerald - https://v4vmusic.com/s/1036 Rollz Radio - https://rollzmcguyver.com/rollz-radio

Episode Description Matt The Tall joins Rollz Radio to discuss becoming the first ocarina musician in the Value For Value music ecosystem, performing at Renaissance fairs, recording woodwinds, and navigating the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence as a software engineer. “These machines are really just knowledge without understanding." - Matt The Tall The conversation explores Podcasting 2.0, Boostagrams, AI-generated music, vibe coding, privacy, live performance, and Matt's "Ocarina Test" for AI image generators. Along the way we discuss why niche creators may have a unique advantage in decentralized music and why human creativity remains difficult to replicate. Chapter Markers 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:51 Discovering Value For Value 00:09:37 Live Ocarina Performance 00:12:32 The Ocarina Journey 00:18:21 Recording Woodwinds 00:24:45 Why AI Can't Understand an Ocarina 00:29:03 Software Engineering in the Age of AI 00:36:46 Knights of the Round Flute & Closing Thoughts Links & References Website: https://mattthetall.site Search "Matt The Tall" in any Podcasting 2.0 app to find his music. Knights of the Round Flute - https://v4vmusic.com/s/1061 Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org Podcasting 2.0: https://podcasting2.org V4V Music: https://v4vmusic.com Amplified Tunes: https://amplifiedtunes.online/ StableKraft: https://stablekraft.app/ Fountain: https://fountain.fm Podcast Guru: https://podcastguru.io Podverse: https://podverse.fm Castamatic: https://castamatic.com TrueFans: https://truefans.fm

Episode Summary Sir TJ The Wrathful joins the show to break down what the term “music producer” really means in 2026 and why the role has shifted so dramatically from the traditional industry model. Drawing from years of co‑writing with industry‑level producers, TJ shares how the mainstream system pushes artists toward hit‑song chasing, ownership loss, and burnout, and how those experiences ultimately led him toward independence and the Value‑for‑Value (V4V) ecosystem. We dive into the contrast between legacy music industry roles and today’s self‑producing independent artists, exploring how decentralized distribution, transparent splits, and direct listener support reshape the producer–artist relationship. TJ also walks through his creative process behind “The Banjo,” his parody‑inspired progressive‑rock banjo track, and how writing across different instruments changes the feel and direction of his music. Whether you’re a producer, songwriter, or independent artist navigating the modern landscape, this conversation offers a look inside the Nashville music industry reality, artistic independence, and the rise of V4V music. Episode Chapters 00:00 — Music industry roles versus independent artists 01:25 — Introducing TJ and defining a music producer 04:48 — Two worlds in music: mainstream or fully independent 09:22 — Playing The Banjo and unpacking TJ's sound 12:00 — Banjo, rock, parody, and creative experimentation 20:17 — From Nashville deals to burnout with the system 25:15 — Discovering value for value through podcasting 30:23 — Debating Spotify, access, and artist choice 36:25 — Live shows, community, and the future of V4V music 41:01 - Boosts, artist feedback, and closing the loop 47:19 - Why listener support matters and where to find TJ 51:15 - Listener boosts, zaps, and closing acknowledgments Links & References Featured Track: “The Banjo” — Sir TJ The Wrathful Podcast Episode mentioned: V4V Music Spotlight Episode 004 The Doerfels Rollz Radio - https://rollzmcguyver.com/rollz-radio Rollz Radio: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/rollz-radio/7244631 Sir TJ The Wrathful / The Doerfel-Verse: https://www.doerfelverse.com/ Into The Doerfel-Verse: https://podverse.fm/podcast/yK1ScNbZTc Music From The Doerfel-Verse: https://podverse.fm/podcast/RdiHfSiIo7 Matt Finlay / Phafe: https://phafe.com/ Homegrown Hits: https://www.homegrownhits.com/about/ Castamatic: https://castamatic.com/ Podverse: https://podverse.fm/ Fountain: https://fountain.fm/ TrueFans: https://truefans.fm/about Podcast Guru: https://podcastguru.io/ Wavlake: https://wavlake.com/shows V4V Music: https://v4vmusic.com/pages/about

Episode Summary In this episode of Rollz Radio, Rollz talks with down with Turi$mo (aka Turiz), a music artist, producer, DJ, and developer known for his involvement in the early Nostr Cyphers. Together they listen to one of his tracks, explore his musical origins, talk about the evolution of decentralized music through Value‑for‑Value (V4V) platforms like Fountain and Wavlake, and dive into his transition from music into app development, including his marketplace app HISA. Turiz also opens up about fatherhood, his passion for live shows, his early experiences with Bitcoin, and why he believes decentralized distribution empowers creators more than traditional streaming platforms. This conversation is a look at creativity, community, and building in the open. Episode Chapters Here are your updated chapters in clean numbered bullet points, based strictly on the new transcript: 00:00 — Nostr Cyphers Overview 00:34 — Rollz Radio Mission & V4V Explanation 02:08 — Introducing Turiz 03:00 — Turiz’s Early Nostr Journey 04:38 — Listening to “Push It” by Turismo 09:57 — Story Behind “Push It” & 2016 EP 12:04 — Musical Roots: Church, DJing & Live Shows 14:20 — Parenting & Shifting Creative Focus 15:28 — Nostr Posting, Community & Engagement 16:43 — Building the HISA Marketplace App 17:24 — Bitcoin, P2P Trading & Tech Transition 18:34 — Future of Nostr for Creators 19:54 — Decentralized Music vs Traditional Streaming 20:42 — Creator Advice & Marketplace Energy 22:03 — Where to Find Turiz’s Music 22:50 — Closing Thoughts & Shout‑outs 23:11 — V4V Boostagram Section 27:40 — Outro & Creator Education Links & References Push It by Turiz ft. Victortherapper HISA Marketplace App Turiz on SoundCloud Rollz Radio Website: https://rollzmcguyver.com/rollz-radio Podcast Index: https://podcastindex.org/ Podcasting 2.0 Spec: https://github.com/Podcastindex-org/podcast-namespace/blob/main/podcasting2.0.md Fountain: https://fountain.fm/ Wavlake: https://wavlake.com/ Nostr: https://nostr.com/ Amethyst: https://amethyst.social/ GitHub: https://github.com/ TURI$MO (SoundCloud): https://soundcloud.com/2rizmo VictorTheRapper (Audiomack): https://audiomack.com/victortherapper Push It by VTR ft Schizophrenik, produced by Turi$MO (Audiomack): https://audiomack.com/ima-kenya/song/push-it Homegrown Hits: https://homegrownhits.xyz/ Castamatic (referred to in transcript as “Castomatic”): https://www.castamatic.com/

Episode Summary: Genre‑agnostic musician and V4V podcaster Matt Finlay joins Rollz Radio to discuss anti‑narrative songwriting, decentralized music, Nostr, Solfeggio frequencies, 432 Hz tuning, and his punk‑driven EP Government Approved. We also explore his podcast V4V Music Spotlight and the future of value‑for‑value music. Chapters 00:00:00 Intro & Future of Decentralized Music 00:00:39 What is Value for Value? 00:01:57 Meet Matt Finlay 00:02:06 Anti-Narrative Songwriting 00:07:25 Music: Daddy Government by Matt Finlay Ft. Courage is The Cure 00:10:56 Government Approved EP & DIY Production 00:13:02 432Hz and Solfeggio Frequencies 00:17:01 Discovering Nostr 00:19:25 The V4V Music Spotlight Podcast 00:21:05 Spotify, Community, and Artist Sovereignty 00:23:05 The Future of Decentralized Music 00:24:10 Advice for New Creators 00:25:14 What's Next for Matt? 00:26:04 Where to Find Matt 00:26:56 Boosts & V4V Segment 00:36:09 Closing Remarks 00:36:16 Music: All on a Mission by Rollz and Dice Links & References Matt’s Link Hub: https://phafe.com | https://phafe.com/artists/mattfinlay/ V4V Music Spotlight Podcast: https://fountain.fm/show/wka7Lksu1i8MxLGFTIuO Government Approved EP: https://mattfinlay.bandcamp.com/album/government-approved-432hz-ep Featured Track: Daddy Government by Matt Finlay (feat. Courage Is the Cure) – https://v4vmusic.com/search?q=Matt+finlay&type=albums Music: All On A Mission by Rollz and Dice - https://v4vmusic.com/s/809 Credits Guest: Matt Finlay Host: Rollz McGuyver - https://rollzmcguyver.com Production: Rollz Radio - https://rollzmcguyver.com/rollz-radio