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Takin’ A Walk – Music History with Buzz Knight

Takin’ A Walk is the music history podcast from Buzz Knight, featuring candid conversations with iconic musicians and legendary artists about the moments that shaped their music.

From classic rock stories and Grammy winners to the artists behind today’s viral hits, each episode goes inside the music: how the songs came together, the careers built around them, and what the artists learned along the way. Select episodes are archived in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s permanent collection.

Every walk ends with the Dream Walk question: “If you could take a walk with anyone, living or dead, who would it be?”

Guests include Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Julian Lennon, Stewart Copeland,Skylar Grey, Paula Abdul, Carnie Wilson, Hunter Hayes, Swamp Dogg and Taj Mahal.

A Buzz Knight Media Productions podcast.

Check out all of our other shows: Music Saved Me and Comedy Saved Me hosted by Lynn Hoffman, Takin A Walk Nashville hosted by Sarah Harralson and Jersey Made hosted by Buzz Knight. All part of The IHeart Podcast Network.

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Latest Episodes:

Comedy Saved Me Trailer for episode with Craig Shoemaker Jun 19, 2025

Show notes

Craig Shoemaker joins Lynn Hoffman for the upcoming episode coming this Monday with comedian Craig Shoemaker. A wonderfully enlightening episode that highlights the healing power of laughter.

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Finding Her Voice : How Music Saved Kelsie Watts Jun 18, 2025

Show notes

Step into the inspiring world of music and resilience with host Lynn Hoffman on this episode of “Music Saved Me.” Lynn sits down with powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Kelsie Watts, whose journey began in a musical family in Texas and took her from church choirs and school plays to viral stardom on NBC’s “The Voice” and a breakout role as Jane Seymour in Broadway’s SIX The Musical.

Kelsie shares how music became her anchor through life’s challenges, including the loss of her brother, and how songwriting helped her transform grief into hope with deeply personal tracks like “I Can’t Say Goodbye”. From her early days studying opera at Belmont University to collaborating with music legends and releasing empowerment anthems, Kelsie opens up about finding her voice, embracing vulnerability, and using her art to connect with others and heal.

Join Lynn Hoffman for an intimate conversation that explores Kelsie’s creative process, her viral moments, and the ways music continues to save and shape her life.

A Note to our Community

Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest.

Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content.

Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Check out our newest podcast called “Comedy Saved Me” wherever you get your podcasts.

Warmly

Buzz Knight

Founder Buzz Knight Media Productions

Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rock Music History: Bill Payne from Little Feat : One of the most iconic musicians in music history Jun 17, 2025

Show notes

Step into the world of classic American rock as “Takin a Walk” sits down with a founding member of Little Feat. In this episode, your host Buzz Knight journeys through the origins of the legendary band—born in 1969 when Lowell George left Frank Zappa’s Mothers of Invention and teamed up with keyboardist Bill Payne, bassist Roy Estrada, and drummer Richie Hayward to create a sound that fused rock, blues, funk, country, and jazz into something utterly distinctive.Bill Payne is a returning guest to the show and he is hear to talk about the bands triumphant new release called "Strike Up the Band, and he takes us behind the scenes into the creative process of the new music which has special guests Molly Tuttle and Larkin Poe and others collaborating on this project. Hear firsthand stories from the early days in Los Angeles, the making of iconic tracks like “Willin’” and “Dixie Chicken,” and the band’s evolution through triumphs, tragedies, and decades on the road. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the Feat, this walk offers an inside look at the creative spark, musical legacy, and enduring spirit that have made Little Feat one of America’s most beloved and influential band. We also want to put in a loud good word for the band to be recognized for their amazing legacy by getting induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

A Note to our Community

Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next.

Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content.

Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Check out our newest podcast called “Comedy Saved Me” wherever you get your podcasts.

Warmly

Buzz Knight

Founder Buzz Knight Media Productions

Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in Music History for the week of 6-16-Weekly Music History with Buzz Knight Jun 16, 2025

Show notes

Join @thebuzzknight and @theharryjacobs for another look at the week in Music History for the week of 6-16.

A Note to our Community

Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore next.

Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content.

Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Check out our newest podcast called “Comedy Saved Me” wherever you get your podcasts.

Warmly

Buzz Knight

Founder Buzz Knight Media Productions

Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedy Saved Me with a Boston Comedy Legend-Tony V Jun 16, 2025

Show notes

Join your host Lynn Hoffman as she is joined by Tony V. He is a Boston based comedian known for his national stand-up, and acting and the new podcast "Comedy Saved Me" showcases what comedy means to Tony, his influences and what drives his creativity. Tony shares what led him to a career in comedy, how he shaped his material and why he loves it to this day.

Please also check out episode one of Comedy Saved Me with Paul Mecurio.

A Note to our Community

Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest.

Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content.

Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead!

Warmly

Buzz Knight

Founder Buzz Knight Media Productions

Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Classic Music Saved Me with Samora Pinderhughes Jun 15, 2025

Show notes

In this classic replay of Music Saved Me with Lynn Hoffman, she is joined by composer, pianist, vocalist Samora Pinderhughes. He is known for his innovative and socially conscious approach to music and multi-media creation and they discuss how he uses his art to delve into sociopolitical issues and advocate for social change. If you are a listener of this podcast, we invite you to explore how Samora's work moves from "protest to healing."

A Note to our Community

Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest.

Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content.

Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Check out our newest podcast called “Comedy Saved Me” wherever you get your podcasts.

Warmly

Buzz Knight

Founder Buzz Knight Media Productions

Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Fathers Day from the "takin ' a walk" podcast with Buzz Knight Jun 14, 2025

Show notes

Celebrating all dads on Fathers Day from "takin ' a walk". So great that when we ask our "Who Would You Like to Take A Walk with opening question, dads come up from @alexlifeson of Rush fame, @peterwolf of J Geils Band fame and @Jimkerr of Simple Minds.

If you have a dad you want to give a shout out today let us know and we'll share it.

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Rock and Roll Stories: Paul Rappaport: A Music Industry Legend and his look at Music History Jun 13, 2025

Show notes

Join host Buzz Knight for a special episode of “Takin’ a Walk” as he chats with Paul Rappaport, a legendary figure in the music industry, about his brand new book called "Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay and the Art of Rock Promotion." In this intimate conversation, Paul shares behind-the-scenes stories from his remarkable career, insights into the artists and moments that shaped music history, and the inspiration behind his latest writing. Whether you’re a lifelong music fan or just love a good story, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the life and legacy of someone who helped define generations of sound, from a list of artists that includes : Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, Elvis Costello and many others. You'll love the behind the scenes stories on this episode.

A Note to our Community

Your support means everything to us! As we continue to grow, we’d love to hear what guests you might find interesting and what conversations you’d like us to explore nest.

Have a friend who might enjoy our conversations? Please share our podcast with them! Your word of mouth recommendations help us reach new listeners that could benefit from our content.

Thank you for being part of our community. We’re excited for what’s ahead! Check out our newest podcast called “Comedy Saved Me” wherever you get your podcasts.

Warmly

Buzz Knight

Founder Buzz Knight Media Productions

Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Comedy Saved Me Trailer for Episode with Boston Comedy Legend Tony V Jun 12, 2025

Show notes

Check out episode two of Comedy Saved Me with host Lynn Hoffman and Boston Comedy Legend Tony V. coming 6-16. Tony has been a stand-up comedian for decades and he shares his feelings about comedy, how he started his career and why he loves the power of comedy.

Please check out our first episode of Comedy Saved Me with Paul Mecurio and please follow us so you never miss an episode.

Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/

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Rock and Roll Stories :"takin ' a walk" introduces you to Adam Reader-The Professor of Rock Jun 12, 2025

Show notes

We often like turning you on to podcasts you might like if you like our podcast. Adam Reader is The Professor of Rock and he has been creating amazing music content with interviews and music commentary over the years on his Professor of Rock You Tube Channel. Adam now has a podcast and we want to introduce you to him.

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