Today Patrick sits down with songwriter and content creator Rod Kim to build the playlist of his life.Rod is a professional songwriter who in his spare time makes hugely popular Tiktok videos on nostalgia for 90s and 00s music. His videos on everyone from Backstreet Boys to Green Day to Rihanna and Shakira have gotten millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers.On this episode Rod talks about growing up as the only Asian kid in small town Indiana hiding alternative CDs from his parents to becoming a member of the Recording Academy and working as a successful songwriter.Listen to Rod’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe
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Episode 8 - Jen Capra
Today Patrick sits down with television writer Jen Capra to build the playlist of her life.Jen is a writer who has worked on Sesame Street for over 15 years and was recently nominated for an Emmy for her writing on the show. She is also a content creator on Tiktok and was one of the first people to follow me so it’s extra special to have her on the Guest List.We talk about the music she grew up with, how she became a writer on Sesame Street, and what musical guest she would love to have on.Listen to Jen’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe
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Episode 7 - Larisha Paul
Today Patrick sits down with journalist Larisha Paul to build the playlist of her life. Larisha went from running a One Direction stan account on Twitter to being an in demand freelance writer to now working as a staff writer for Rolling Stone. She specializes in pop music and has written brilliant pieces about everything from Liam Payne’s passing to the rise of what she dubs “Voice Audition Core.” Learn about how Larisha got her start in music journalism, what songs she writes to, and what song she would sing if she ever auditioned for The Voice.Listen to Larisha’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal (missing Eden - Gravity).The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe
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Episode 6 - Denali
Today Patrick sits down with Denali Foxx, a drag performer who is currently competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10, to make the playlist of her life.Denali is not only one of the best drag queens in the world but also an accomplished figure skater and a serious music nerd. She talks about songs she grew up with, songs she loves to skate to, and songs she loves to lip sync to.Listen to Denali’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe
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Episode 5 - New Bands for Old Heads (Gabbie)
Today Gabbie from the website New Bands for Old Heads sits down with Patrick to build the playlist of her life.Gabbie is a critic and music curator who is the best around at recommending new music. And if you don’t really listen to new music anymore - don’t worry, that’s Gabbie’s specialty. She looks for music that will scratch the itch in your brain for your favorite 80s and 90s bands. Listen to Gabbie’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe
Music meets memoir in this podcast from storyteller and music historian Patrick Hicks. Each episode guests share the soundtrack of their lives — revealing the stories behind the songs that shaped them. Deep, honest, and full of unexpected connections. patrickhicks.substack.com
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