From Billy B to Dolly Parton, the art of painting faces with Charlie Boehm
This week on The Vocal Lab, Jason and Shelby are joined by Nashville-based makeup artist and creative force Charlie Boehm. Charlie shares how his journey surprisingly began in music, a path that shaped his eye for performance, presence, and storytelling long before he ever held a makeup brush.He opens up about the pivotal moment when legendary artist Billy B stepped into his life and shifted everything, offering the inspiration and direction that helped Charlie step fully into his artistry.From those early sparks to the surreal experience of working with Dolly Parton, Charlie talks about what it is like to be trusted with iconic faces, the pressure, the joy, and the unexpected lessons learned along the way.It is an episode filled with creativity, mentorship, and the magic that happens when someone finally steps into who they were meant to be.
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Jason meets John Tesh!!!
his week, Jason and Shelby drop in for a quick checkup episode! Jason shares how watching the new Luther Vandross documentary sent him down a soulful rabbit hole — and somehow led to a real-life run-in with John Tesh. Hear how that unexpected meeting went, plus a little catch-up between the hosts you know and love.It’s light, fun, and full of those “only on The Vocal Lab” moments. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts.
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Taylor Swift slid into Shelby's DMs and Southwest ruins our lives!
The Vocal Lab Podcast — This week, Jason, Shelby, and Carlos get a little salty about Southwest’s so-called “customer experience upgrades.” From luggage limits to seat shuffles, we’re not exactly buying the “friendly skies” vibe. Then we lighten it up (kind of) with Taylor and Travis’s engagement — and how Taylor’s once again proving she’s running the entire pop culture universe.A little sass, a little shade, and a lot of laughs — only on The Vocal Lab Podcast.
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Take it from the top with Michelle Garramone!
This week, Jason and Shelby sit down with Michelle Garramone, classically trained vocalist turned artist development strategist, label founder, and mindset coach. Michelle shares her journey from performance to the business side—how she balanced artistry and strategy, building Mishi Records to empower indie artists with release planning, wellness, and sustainable growth. Whether you’ve got an album ready to drop or you’re pushing through creative blocks, this conversation is packed with tools, inspiration, and hard-won wisdom for every kind of artist.
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From physics to country music with Holdyn Barder
This week, Jason and Shelby welcome rising country artist Holdyn Barder—the Newtown, PA native whose Eagles anthem “Go Birds” went viral and put Philly pride on the country map. Holdyn shares his journey from physics major to Nashville stages, opening for superstars like Luke Bryan and Darius Rucker, and the heart behind his upcoming debut album. Tune in for stories of hustle, hometown roots, and the voice carrying Philly country into the spotlight.
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