Episodes

  • Daisy Fuentes: MTV, Aging Gracefully, and Love After 40

    Daisy Fuentes: MTV, Aging Gracefully, and Love After 40
    Dec 22 2025
    In this episode of Spout Podcast, host Tamara Dhia sits down with cultural icon Daisy Fuentes for a wide-ranging, honest conversation about career longevity, reinvention, love after 40, and why aging is power. Daisy reflects on breaking into MTV during its absolute peak, becoming the first Latina VJ, and hosting House of Styleat a moment in pop culture that will never be replicated. She shares the real story behind her audition, how manifestation worked long before social media, and why authenticity—not polish—is what actually connects. Beyond MTV, Daisy opens up about evolving past the spotlight, building a fashion brand that has lasted for decades, and why surrounding yourself with the right people matters more than ego. The conversation turns deeply personal as she talks about aging gracefully on her own terms, dating in today’s world, and meeting her husband later in life. This episode is thoughtful, funny, and deeply affirming for anyone navigating change, ambition, or reinvention in their second (or third) act. In this episode, we cover: MTV’s golden era and why it can’t be recreated Becoming the first Latina MTV VJ Relationships and the impact of social media Aging gracefully and reclaiming confidence Love, marriage, and dating after 40 They story of her marriage to Richard Marx Building a long-lasting brand as a female entrepreneur Why evolving matters more than reinventing If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to stay relevant, fulfilled, and powerful as life changes—this conversation is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 mins
  • Bailey Spinn Enters Her Heavy Era

    Bailey Spinn Enters Her Heavy Era
    Dec 15 2025
    On this episode of Spout, Nick Major sits down with the Virginia-born, LA-based artist to talk about her evolution from viral POV creator to full-throttle alt-rock force. Bailey opens up about her newest single “Critical,” her heaviest release yet, and what pulled her toward darker, louder sounds after growing up on pop rock, musical theater, and bands like Evanescence, I Prevail, and Slipknot. She shares what it was like working with producer Erik Ron, discovering the freedom of breakdowns and heavy guitars, and why this next chapter of music feels like the most honest version of her yet. The conversation traces her journey from competitive swimmer to COVID-era TikTok breakout, navigating internet criticism, and slowly earning the confidence to step out from skits and into original music—even when the audience wasn’t ready. Bailey also talks about songwriting as survival, Disney influences shaping her sense of drama, family support, LA culture shock, touring dreams, tattoos, and why she’s officially done playing it safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 mins
  • Cooper Alan: The Songs, the Baby, and the Season Ahead

    Cooper Alan: The Songs, the Baby, and the Season Ahead
    Dec 8 2025
    Two weeks before releasing a twenty-song double album and two weeks before becoming a first-time father, Cooper Alan sat down with Erik Zachary — and yes, he’s feeling all the emotions at once. In this episode, Cooper talks about choosing “Starting the Show” for his Today Show debut and why it was the rare moment where one of his own songs actually made him cry. He explains how Winston-Salem turned into a sprawling two-disc project, why he kept adding tracks until the absolute last second, and how writing every day has become both his routine and his reset. Cooper also opens up about the whirlwind of impending parenthood, the surprisingly unhelpful advice people give new dads, and the grounding force of the hometown he loves so much. He shares the stories behind Winston-Salem’s quirks, the family moments that shaped this record, and the mental-health journey that inspired the Cooper Alan Foundation — now one of the most meaningful parts of his career. From shoeys in Australia to an upcoming UK run, from working with Flo Rida to navigating the strange feeling of not wanting to listen to his own music once it’s out, Cooper is honest, funny, and fully himself. And as he prepares for both a new album and a new baby, he reflects on what he hopes people feel when they hear this project front to back. Winston-Salem is out now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • Blue Hair, Big Energy: Charlotte Sands Unfiltered

    Blue Hair, Big Energy: Charlotte Sands Unfiltered
    Dec 1 2025
    On this episode of Spout, host Nick Major sits down with genre-bending artist Charlotte Sands for a wide-open conversation about touring, creativity, independence, and the strange, exhilarating world of being a musician in 2025. Charlotte opens up about her move from Nashville to LA, why touring feels like her “dream reality,” and how she balances stimulation, routine, and the chaos of life on the road. She and Nick swap travel-hacks (including an inflatable neck pillow demo), laugh about Halloween guilt, and dive into what it’s like to thrive creatively in an era where social media demands nonstop output. They unpack Charlotte’s sonic evolution—from rock-leaning releases to acoustic influences and experimental pop—plus the stories behind her latest singles “Afterlife,” “Hush,” and more. Charlotte shares how she approaches genre without limits, what inspires her writing, and how she unexpectedly ended up co-writing “In My Head” for Demi Lovato. The conversation also explores her childhood music roots, the blue-hair origin story, her dad’s DIY home studio, touring with Youngblud, collaborating with The Maine and Taking Back Sunday, and what it actually felt like to attend (and play) Warped Tour for the very first time. Charlotte also teases new music, new shows, and what fans can expect heading into 2026—plus an honest look at the pressure, thrill, and gratitude that drive her as an independent artist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr
  • Sophie Powers Isn’t the Next Billie, Wednesday, or Anyone Else

    Sophie Powers Isn’t the Next Billie, Wednesday, or Anyone Else
    Nov 24 2025
    In this episode of Spout, host Tamara Dhia sits down with rising alt-pop force Sophie Powers—an artist redefining what it means to build a world, an aesthetic, and a career completely on her own terms. Sophie opens up about the wave of singles kicking off her 2025, why her long-awaited album won’t land until 2026, and how she’s building an entire sonic and visual universe to match it. She breaks down the five-year journey behind her deeply personal new single “Spiderwebs,” the emotional weight she carried while writing it, and what it feels like to finally release a track rooted in survival, therapy, and truth. From her viral Crash Adams freestyle (60M+ views), to directing her own visuals, to shooting music videos on an iPhone, to performing K-Pop collabs on festival stages in Korea, Sophie details the process, discipline, and surprising side quests that shape her artistry. She opens up about going independent after being dropped, the reality of financing and controlling her work, and why she’s never been more creatively free. They also get into fan culture, deadpan delivery, touring with YUNGBLUD, EDM roots, the story behind Grimes’ Coachella-played remix, and yes—how she ended up spending eight hours in a mud tank promoting her single “Muddy.” Plus: K-Pop fandoms, hot chocolate reviews, performing at Warp Tour Orlando, and a teaser about a major upcoming collaboration dropping this December. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Ashnikko — Inside the Smooches Era

    Ashnikko — Inside the Smooches Era
    Nov 17 2025
    Ashnikko joins Nick Major for a wildly fun and unexpectedly heartfelt deep dive into Smooches, her bold new era filled with bunny-coded visuals, body-horror buck teeth, alter-egos, and the most personal music of her career. In this episode, Ashnikko opens up about: • The making of Smooches, her most autobiographical album yet • How Sunday Smooch became the mischievous lead character of the Smooch World universe • Learning to create from joy instead of pressure (and why TikTok virality can be a trap) • The surprising stories behind “It Girl,” “Lip Smacker,” “Skin Cleared,” and her favorite lyrics • Her evolution from teenage poet to global touring artist • How heartbreak, intuition, and healing shaped the new music • The ambitious vision for her upcoming Smooch World Tour—think musical theater meets cabaret meets fever-dream circus • Her love of side quests: fossil hunting, sword-making, crafts with her mom, pottery, and building household items from scratch • Life on the road with her dog Wednesday (aka Winnie Penny Chickadee Chicken Chach Chicken Girl) It’s Ashnikko like you’ve never heard her—witty, introspective, creatively unhinged, and fully in command of her artistic universe. If you’re a fan of bold pop, world-building artists, or creative reinvention, this episode is a must-listen. Check out Smooches everywhere now and catch Ashnikko on tour across the globe. ⁠https://www.skims.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Vincent Mason: From John Mayer Shoutouts to Selling Out Shows

    Vincent Mason: From John Mayer Shoutouts to Selling Out Shows
    Nov 10 2025
    Days before his debut album There I Go dropped, rising country artist Vincent Mason sits down with Tamara Dhia to talk about the three-year journey behind the record and how heartbreak, hustle, and a John Mayer co-sign helped shape it. Mason opens up about writing his fastest-growing single “Damn I Do,” what he learned touring with Luke Bryan, and why playing the Grand Ole Opry still makes him nervous. He also shares stories from the road, the song that changed everything (“How Is a Dance Floor”), and how Peyton Manning ended up in one of his tour announcement videos. Highlights: The story behind There I Go and its emotional timeline John Mayer calling his songwriting “101” Lessons from Luke Bryan, Parker McCollum & Riley Green From opener to headliner: selling out How Is a Dance Floor Tour The Grand Ole Opry moment that left him speechless Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody collection at https://www.skims.com/spout⁠ #skimspartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Lily Lane on “Domesticated,” Friendship Breakups, and Finding Joy in Every Era

    Lily Lane on “Domesticated,” Friendship Breakups, and Finding Joy in Every Era
    Nov 3 2025
    Singer-songwriter Lily Lane joins Nick Major on Spout to talk about her bold new era and upcoming EP, Domesticated— a cheeky, soulful reflection on marriage, womanhood, and redefining what “happily ever after” really means. Lily opens up about the inspiration behind her latest singles “Don’t Stop,” “Crybaby,” and “Reciprocation,” and why her favorite unreleased track, “Amnesia,” might be her most personal yet. She shares how her love of Motown shaped her sound, how growing up in Boston led her to NYU’s Clive Davis Institute, and why she’ll always be “extra gluten, please.” From collecting stop-sign purses to writing Christmas songs to being proposed to mid–wiffle ball game, Lily’s storytelling is as colorful as her music. Plus, she and Nick dive into the nostalgia of Warped Tour, Kelly Clarkson’s legacy, and what it means to make music that lasts longer than the algorithm. Stream Lily Lane’s Domesticated EP, out November 28th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    52 mins