CASSINGLES

What does it mean to stay human in a world that keeps asking us to move faster?In Episode 6 of CASSINGLES, Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Abby Posner for a conversation about creativity, identity, resilience, and the communities we build through music.Drawing from a career that has crossed genres, stages, and life experiences, Abby reflects on the lessons that have shaped her journey and the power of showing up authentically—even when the path ahead isn't clear."WHEN YOU'RE READY" explores finding your voice, trusting your timing, and discovering that the most meaningful connections often begin with a single song.Guest Teacher: Abby PosnerLesson Theme: The Art of Staying Human🎙️ CASSINGLES: A Side-A Education PodcastThe songs that raised us. The lessons that stayed.🌐 Website: https://www.cassinglespod.com🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Q5dM0hZ4GEXAMPLE🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cassingles-a-side-a-education-podcast/id1896837435📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cassinglespod📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassinglespod📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassinglespod🐦 X / Twitter: https://x.com/cassinglespod🎵 Amazon Music: Search "CASSINGLES"📬 Business & Booking Inquiries: [email protected] you enjoy the show, please follow, rate, review, and share the episode. Every listen helps us bring more artists, educators, and storytellers into the conversation.

What turns a collection of people into a community?In this episode of CASSINGLES, Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn sit down with singer-songwriter Will Payne Harrison for a conversation about the power of music to bring people together. From songwriting and performance to the relationships built around shared experiences, Will explores how music creates connection, belonging, and lasting community.More than just a discussion about songs, this episode dives into the ways music helps us find our people, tell our stories, and build something bigger than ourselves.🎵 Guest Teacher: Will Payne Harrison🎙 Hosts: Chris Margolin & Courtney DawnBecause the songs that raise us often teach us the lessons that stay.

Real Life in the Big CityDave Lake has spent decades making music with Diesel Boy, but the lessons he shares in this conversation reach far beyond punk rock.In this episode of Cassingles, Dave joins Chris and Courtney Margolin to discuss growing up, finding community, balancing music with everyday responsibilities, and learning how to build a meaningful life without losing sight of who you are.From the songs that shaped him to the experiences that changed him, Dave reflects on the moments that helped define his journey as a musician, parent, friend, and human being.Guest Teacher: Dave Lake (Diesel Boy)🎙️ If you're enjoying Cassingles, please follow the show, leave a rating, share this episode with a friend, and subscribe wherever you listen. Every share helps us bring more incredible Guest Teachers into the classroom.Cassingles is the music podcast where every guest becomes a teacher.Songs that raised us. Lessons that stayed.Follow Cassingles:🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6hU5p7oZ5Yzj8xYw4PjQ7N🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cassingles-a-side-a-education-podcast/id1896837435🌐 Website: https://cassinglespod.com📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/cassinglespod📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/cassinglespod🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cassinglespod

Kevin Seconds (7Seconds) | Punk Rock, Purpose, and the Lessons That LastWhat happens when one of punk rock’s most influential voices sits down to talk about growing up, growing older, and staying true to yourself through it all?This week on CASSINGLES, Chris and Courtney Margolin welcome Kevin Seconds, frontman of 7Seconds, one of the most important and enduring bands in punk rock history.From the early days of the Reno punk scene to helping shape the straight-edge movement, Kevin reflects on the music that raised him, the community that sustained him, and the lessons he's carried through decades of songwriting, touring, and life. Along the way, he shares stories about finding his voice, navigating change, staying creative, and why authenticity matters more now than ever.As always, Chris and Courtney connect the conversation back to the classroom, exploring how music teaches resilience, identity, empathy, and the courage to become who you are.Whether you've been listening to 7Seconds since the beginning or you're discovering Kevin's story for the first time, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and heart.In this episode:The origins of 7Seconds and the Reno punk sceneBuilding community through musicThe evolution of punk rock over four decadesCreativity, aging, and staying inspiredLessons learned from life on the roadMusic as a tool for connection and personal growthWhy authenticity still mattersGuest Teacher: Kevin SecondsHosts: Chris Margolin & Courtney MargolinPodcast: CASSINGLES — Songs That Raised Us. Lessons That Stayed.🎧 Listen, subscribe, and follow for new episodes every Monday and Thursday.🌐 CassinglesPod.com📸 Instagram: @cassinglespod🎵 Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and everywhere you listen to podcasts#KevinSeconds #7Seconds #PunkRock #PunkHistory #MusicPodcast #Cassingles #StraightEdge #AlternativeMusic #MusicEducation #SongsThatRaisedUs

What happens when life burns down the version of yourself you thought would last forever?In Episode 2 of CASSINGLES, Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn sit down with acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Mayfield for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the songs that carry us through the darkest chapters of our lives.Known for his emotionally raw songwriting and powerful independent career, Matthew opens up about the winding road from Alabama clubs to national recognition, the realities of navigating the music industry on his own terms, and how heartbreak, healing, and personal growth have shaped both his life and his music.Together, they explore the albums and artists that helped define him, the lessons hidden inside life's setbacks, and why some songs continue to find us exactly when we need them most.Whether you've followed Matthew's career for years or are discovering his music for the first time, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most important chapters begin after everything changes.Guest Teacher: Matthew MayfieldHosted by: Chris Margolin & Courtney DawnPodcast: CASSINGLES — Songs That Raised Us. Lessons That Stayed.Follow Matthew:Matthew MayfieldFollow CASSINGLES:CASSINGLES Podcast#MatthewMayfield #CASSINGLES #Podcast #SingerSongwriter #IndependentMusic #Songwriting #MusicPodcast #ChrisMargolin #CourtneyDawn #AlternativeRock #Americana #IndieMusic #MusiciansLife #StoriesBehindTheSongs #MusicHistory #MusicEducation #PodcastLife #NewEpisode #SongsThatRaisedUs #LessonsThatStayed