Kendyl shares about how her friends and family brought about the first influences of what she listened to while growing up. She also talks about how much she enjoys artists who are willing to step outside of their usual sound and create something new and fresh! Kendyl has created a playlist of the very songs that have impacted her life. If you are interested in listening, go to soundtrack.fireside.fm, click on Soundtrack Playlist, and it will take you straight to their soundtrack on Spotify!

Soundtrack

36: Kendyl King

Chris shares about how he came about listening to 80s music as a kid growing up in Detroit. He also talks about how various alternative acts have meant so much to him over the years! Chris's soundtrack includes: 1. The Smashing Pumpkins-1979 2. Rage Against The Machine-Bulls On Parade 3. Radiohead-All I Need 4. Jars Of Clay-River Constantine 5. Dru Hill-Beauty 6. The Mamas & The Papas-Monday, Monday 7. Jason Upton-Great River Road 8. Christopher Cross-Sailing 9. Air-Alone In Kyoto 10. Death Cab For Cutie-Summer Skin

35: Chris Chowdhury

Alison talks about how Christian music became the first impact in her life as a child. She also discusses how important song lyrics are to her! Alison's soundtrack includes: 1. Taylor Swift-The Man 2. Lecrae-Welcome To America 3. Superchick-One Girl Revolution 4. Regina Spektor-The Calculation 5. Gungor-Vous Etes Coure 6. John Mark McMillan-Pilgrim 7. Superchick-So Bright 8. Rend Collective-Finally Free 9. Jon Foreman-Your Love Is Strong 10. Mumford & Sons-After The Storm

34: Alison Whittaker

Nate talks about how his parents shaped his interest in music while growing up. He also talks about his own band called Metavari and the influences that have shaped their music. You can listen to their music anywhere you listen to music. Also check out their instagram @utesch Nate's soundtrack includes: 1. Enya-Orinoco Flow 2. Tears For Fears-Head Over Heels 3. Deftones-Feiticeira 4. Radiohead-Kid A 5. Weather Report-Black Market 6. Strung Out-Matchbook 7. Zao-Skin Like Winter 8. Angelo Badalamenti-Twin Peaks Theme 9. Bjork-Hunter 10. Aphex Twin-Film

33: Nate Utesch

Melissa shares how classic rock was a staple in her upbringing as a child. She also talks about how various alternative acts have been at the forefront of her taste as an adult. Melissa's soundtrack includes: 1. Fleetwood Ma-Go Your Own Way 2. Led Zeppelin-Black Dog 3. Sigur Ros-Hoppipolla 4. Death Cab For Cutie-Transatlanticism 5. The Wallflowers-One Headlight 6. Michael Jackson-Thriller 7. Bleachers-I Wanna Get Better 8. Dawes-A Little Bit Of Everything 9. Dolly Parton-Wildflowers 10. Keane-Somewhere Only We Know

32: Melissa Kersjes

Often Home is an indie rock band hailing from Grand Rapids, Michigan. They just came out with a new EP on October 16th, called "Outgrown." The band dropped by to chat about the new EP and to talk about the process of making each song! "Outgrown" gives a glimpse into their lives and how everything that has happened in their lives has lead them to where they are today! Their new EP is available wherever you listen to music. And be sure to give them a follow on instagram at @oftenhomeofficial.

Often Home

Mario talks about how gospel music influenced his upbringing. He also shares about his role in an opera company and opera's impact on music. Mario's soundtrack includes: 1. John Mayer-Covered In Rain 2. Chance The Rapper-Blessings 3. James Bay-Scars 4. Adele-Best For Last 5. Dave Matthews Band-#41 6. Daniel Caesar-Best Part 7. Justin Nozuka-Golden Train 8. Brooke Fraser-Love Is Waiting 9. Dave Matthews Band-Satellite 10. Coldplay-Fix You

30: Mario Raymond

Sarah shares about how music from all over the world came into her life from an early age. She also talks about her enjoyment of several alternative acts! Sarah's soundtrack includes: 1. Florence & The Machine-Shake It Out 2. Mary Mary-Shackles 3. Stan Getz-Desafinado 4. Tohir Sodiqov-Kerak Emas 5. Jon Thurlow-Majestic 6. The Soil-Joy 7. Allie Paige-In Your Midst 8. Relient K-In Love With The 80's 9. John Lucas-Time 10. Vampire Weekend-White Sky

29: Sarah Claassen

Jason talks about the impact grunge music had on his life at an early age. He also shares several amazing stories of the artists that shaped him! Jason has created a playlist of the very songs that have impacted his life. If you are interested in listening, go to soundtrack.fireside.fm, click on Soundtrack Playlist, and it will take you straight to their soundtrack on Spotify!

28: Jason Ley

Erika talks about her love of film scores and how they speak to her life! She also shares about how music without lyrics influences her the most! Erika's soundtrack includes: 1. Iron & Wine-Boy With A Coin 2. Barbara Streisand-I'm The Greatest Star 3. Kirk Franklin-Hosanna 4. Dashboard Confessional-Stolen 5. Paula Cole-I Don't Want To Wait 6. Ying Yang Twins-Get Low 7. Florence & The Machine-Shake It Out 8. Earth, Wind & Fire-September 9. The Little Mermaid-Kiss The Girl 10. Celine Dion-My Heart Will Go On

27: Erika Witherspoon

Paul talks about how his brothers taste in music impacted his own taste. He also shares how music has defined his life in several ways! Paul's soundtrack includes: 1. Kris Kross-Jump 2. Arcade Fire-The Suburbs 3. Everclear-Father Of Mine 4. Bob Seger-The Famous Final Scene 5. Loverboy-Working For The Weekend 6. Foo Fighters-Stranger Things Have Happened 7. Public Enemy-Harder Than You Think 8. The Brilliance-Brother 9. Hans Zimmer-Supermaribe 10. University Of Michigan Marching Band-The Victors

26: Paul Leitelt

Victoria shares about her early experiences with music while growing up. And she also shares several instances where music stopped Victoria in her tracks! Victoria's soundtrack includes: 1. Phoebe Bridgers-Smoke Signals 2. Lord Huron-Way Out There 3. Brandon Flowers-Only The Young 4. Run The Jewels-Walking In The Snow 5. Led Zeppelin-All My Love 6. The Beatles-Dear Prudence 7. Futurebirds-Rodeo 8. Lana Del Rey-Cinnamon Girl 9. The Notorious B.I.G.-Want That Old Thing Back 10. Jimkata-Intro

25: Victoria Capatina

Jack talks about how he got involved in playing the violin and the beginning influences of rock from his family. He also discusses the impact of his favorite band, Twenty One Pilots, on culture! Jack's soundtrack includes: 1. Twenty One Pilots-Ode To Sleep 2. Post Malone-Better Now 3. Paramore-Hard Times 4. Jon Bellion-Maybe IDK 5. AJR-Karma 6. Twenty One Pilots-Migraine 7. Billie Eilish-I Love You 8. Panic! At The Disco-Impossible Year 9. AJR-Turning Out 10. Twenty One Pilots-Truce

24: Jack Jendrasiak

Audra talks about how she fell in love with music as a child through her parents. She also shares how she expanded her taste beyond pop music! Audra's soundtrack includes: 1. Elvis Presley: Love Me Tender 2. 2Pac-Changes 3. Nirvana-Heart-Shaped Box 4. Johnny Cash-Hurt 5. Jeff Buckley-Hallelujah 6. Led Zeppelin-Whole Lotta Love 7. Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers-American Girl 8. The Doors-Light My Fire 9. Atmosphere-Yesterday 10. Fleetwood Mac-Dreams

23: Audra Terpstra

Dave talks about how music shaped his world as he was growing up in his adolescent years. He also discusses how music shapes our culture. Dave's soundtrack includes: 1. Switchfoot-Dare You To Move 2. Jimmy Eat World-Hear You Me 3. Newsboys-Lost The Plot 4. Coldplay-The Scientist 5. Creed-Inside Us All 6. The Beatles-Eleanor Rigby 7. Jesus Culture-Your Love Never Fails 8. Atmosphere-Always Coming Back Home To You 9. Rascal Flatts-What Hurts The Most 10. Relient K-Deathbed

22: Dave Mann

Everyone has a story to tell and music is the soundtrack to everyone's story. Every episode is a conversation of how music has impacted their life.