Episodes

  • Terry Sauls' Life is a Song

    Terry Sauls' Life is a Song
    Oct 20 2025
    Terry Sauls is a vocalist and a college friend of Melissa and this week’s guest on Life is a Song. Terry’s list is influenced by choral numbers from his past along with Josh Groban, Disturbed and Tupac.Key Moments: Terry talks about his memories singing in college choir and how they shaped his life.Spotify playlist: https://spotify.link/KK995ZgYxXb
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Dr. Sue’s Life is a Song

    Dr. Sue’s Life is a Song
    Oct 13 2025
    Our most requested guest is FINALLY on the podcast, Dr. Sue Robinson, aka my Mom! Dr. Sue tells about seeing Elvis, The Rolling Stones and Commodores in concert, along with her well documented love of Tupac Shakur. Tune into wherever you find podcasts to hear more!Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/541R4UNmNdFIURyr8OVTld?si=az6CFUjYR_2_OEG-ONO7qw&pt=5f1354ae3df7b0451d29c43a9d546986&pi=2P2n3XvwSU6db
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Happy Birthday Life is a Song

    Happy Birthday Life is a Song
    Oct 6 2025
    After 1 year and over 50 episodes, Melissa looks back at the top songs and artists discussed on the podcast while looking forward to a new year of Life is a Song.
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    38 mins
  • Liner Notes: Live Music and Concerts

    Liner Notes: Live Music and Concerts
    Aug 25 2025
    We’re back with another episode of Liner Notes and in this episode, Melissa explores live music and concerts she’s seen and would like to see. There are a couple questions asked during our episodes about concerts, and we’re going to explore these questions through some of my answers and memories.Key moments: The inspiration for this episode is Radiohead’s new live drop of Hail to the Thief (Live Recordings 2003-2009).Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6NYyPZydlvI8WLTRH22PW2?si=d3WAj97GQA26ERS41KHkfQ&pi=dtZQX1DuR5GuP
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    44 mins
  • Rachel Harsley' Life is a Song

    Rachel Harsley' Life is a Song
    Aug 18 2025
    Rachel is a triple threat performer and marketing guru whose list features Disney and musical classics, Coldplay and Fleetwood Mac. Key moments: Rachel's childhood dog was named Benny after Elton John's classic Benny and the Jets. What other Elton John song makes her list? Tune in and see.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/15YhsLiZSD8vVcnpITlax5?si=rNosoeVnTDm6J8ZkW6Hplw
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    48 mins
  • Alex Arias' Life Is A Song

    Alex Arias' Life Is A Song
    Aug 11 2025
    Alex is a Waco native, avid reader and local actress. Her life features various songs from musicals, Glee, Darren Criss as well as Lady Gaga and the La’s. Key moments: What song means the most to you because of memories you have associated with it? Alex's answer gives great memories of making friendships that have lasted due to a shared interest.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/19KwUjJN7xSlMUNEmZd95L?si=dRfuVUbDSguGk_NRhgHEUg
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Kevin Miner's Life is a Song

    Kevin Miner's Life is a Song
    Aug 4 2025
    Kevin Miner is this week's guest on Life is a Song! On top of being an amazing vocalist himself, Kevin's list features a number of great vocalists including Ben Platt, Pentatonix and a number of Broadway standards and classics.Key moments: Kevin talks about how he relates to Olaf from Frozen and various songs from "Dear Evan Hansen" with some touching, personal anecdotes.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61qtg9RnjwXLVjENDiMnXi?si=b8c756ba69494020&pt=cd5f715f17dcd2b51a0ef0c39d89a842
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    1 hr
  • Ashlee Schmiedekamp's Life is a Song

    Ashlee Schmiedekamp's Life is a Song
    Jul 28 2025
    Local music teacher Ashlee Schmiedekamp is this week’s guest on Life is a Song. She has a deep love of the musical RENT, classic pop hits from the 1980s and Harry Connick, Jr.Key moments: Ashlee and Melissa talk about the importance of the Broadway musical RENT in their lives including Ashlee’s tattoo quoting a famous lyric from the show.Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yw80AN5rfT6AnRQZQztfY?si=PCbBB2IhTo-mvJI_gE7bqw&pi=9CIFcpplTeKaH&pt=5b38ebbb396853dd571227d73686a13b
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    55 mins