The Co-Write

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The Co-Write: Best of Season 1 Jan 04, 2017

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Bobby and Donovan bring you a look back at the first season of The Co-Write. The boys lay out their plan for the podcast moving forward, as well as share some of their favorite moments from the past year. After a year where so many meaningful artists passed away, the two review their very first topic, five artists you want to see before they die. Next, they rehash their most downloaded topic which involved a now notorious comment from Granger Smith. Lastly, a look back at their most memorable trip to see Bruce Springsteen in New Jersey. Thank you for the first year of The Co-Write! We hope you enjoy all we bring you in 2017!

The Co-Write Episode 15: State Fair Talk; The Twins Turn 1; Bob Dylan Wins Nobel Prize; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees; A Few Shows Worth Mentioning Oct 25, 2016

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The Co-Write returns after a three week break to bring you the latest in nonsensical rambling. Bobby and Donovan talk about their respective trips to the State Fair of Texas (2:00). Bobby and family celebrate the twins first birthday at (10:10). A review of a recent trip to New York City at (11:45). The fellas discuss the controversial pick of Bob Dylan for the Nobel Prize in literature at (15:35). The nominees for the 2017 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced last week, and there are a few "no brainers" on the list (28:00). A slow weekend in the music scene, but a few shows are mentioned at (42:15).

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The State Fair of Texas New York City 9/11 Memorial and Museum Le Bernardin Bob Dylan Chaka Khan Janet Jackson The Cars Pearl Jam Tupac Shakur Journey Yes Steppenwolf J Geils Band The Zombies Jane's Addiction Joan Baez Electric Light Orchestra Depeche Mode Bad Brains

The Co-Write: Episode 14 w/ Josh Frasier - An interview with the "third leg of the tripod" covering baseball, music & friendship Oct 04, 2016

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This week on The Co-Write Bobby and Donovan sit down with their long-time best friend, and Texas Rangers bullpen catcher, Josh Frasier. The fellas discuss how they met at Music Fest in Steamboat Springs, CO (6:00). Josh talks about how he came to love Texas Music at (10:00). Josh talks about how he became the bullpen catcher, and his career with the Rangers at (16:00). At (35:00) Josh goes rapid fire on baseball and music. Shows coming to town hits at (42:00). The podcast winds down with a reflection back to an evening the three spent in College Station, TX (58:00).

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Texas Rangers Steamboat Music Fest Kameron Loe Kevin Millwood Kason Gabbard Randy Rogers Wade Bowen Cody Canada Sean McConnell Seattle Mariners Michael Young Eric Nadel

The Co-Write Episode 13: Kanye West concert review; BRUCE TALK; Music consent decree update; Writing a new record; Music listening habits; Concerts coming to the area Sep 25, 2016

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On this episode of The Co-Write, Donovan kicks things off with a review of Kanye West's latest tour stop in Dallas, TX (3:00). BRUCE TALK this episode is a birthday shout-out to the Boss himself, as well as a look ahead to his upcoming autobiography, "Born to Run". (10:15) The boys give an update on the current state of music consent decrees, as discussed in Episode 9 (15:40). Bobby and Donovan discuss writing for a new record, which leads to a discussion about music listening habits, and how your parents might have influenced them at (21:30). The episode brings things back to earth with a few concerts coming to town, including poor musical performances of those artists by Bobby (41:30).

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Kanye West Bruce Springsteen BMI ASCAP The New York Times Billy Joe Shaver Bart Crow Charlie Robison Bruce Robison Kelly Willis Jason Eady Courtney Patton Midnight River Choir

The Co-Write: Episode 12 w/ Rodney Parker; The trio recounts a recent trip to New Jersey to see their preacher on his own turf; Rodney discusses his new new record, Aug 31, 2016

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On this week's The Co-Write Bobby and Donovan are joined by their traveling companion Rodney Parker to recount the trip you have all been waiting to hear about. Ok, that might be a stretch, but at it is at least a trip you've heard reference many times on The Co-Write. (The First 48 minutes). Rodney gives us the inside info on his newest project, "Bomber Heights". (50:00) The hard to book Duncan Twins make their first appearance on the pod at (56:00).

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Bruce Springsteen New Jersey New York City Rodney Parker & 50 Peso Reward Bomber Heights

The Co-Write: Episode 11 An interview with Kylie Rae Harris Aug 16, 2016

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The Co-Write is back!!! After a three week break, The Co-Write brings you a brand new episode this week. Joining Bobby and Donovan in the green room at The Live Oak Music Hall is the uber talented Kylie Rae Harris. Donovan kicks things off with a brief review of his recent trip to Boston (3:10). Kylie joins in on the fun at (11:40), and details her weekend of kid-less, gig-less "shidiot" fun. The trio discuss the perils of being a working writer in Nashville at (17:00). At (25:00), Donovan gets Kylie's perspective on the progress of female songwriters in the country genre. THE BANANA BANDIT makes an appearance at the (37:00) minute mark. And finally a special guest says, "What up", at (41:00).

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Topics Mentioned

Boston, MA The Live Oak Music Hall Sunday Supper Club Josh Weathers Kylie Rae Harris Whales Anthony Bourdain Tulsa, OK Little Big Town Patty Griffin Bonnie Raitt Rodney Foster Zane Williams Walt Wilkins Jason Eady Kacey Musgraves Marren Morris Taylor Swift Adele Sara Bareilles Mike Doocy Beyonce The Banana Bandit Love and War in Texas Shiner Sunday

The Co-Write: Episode 10 - Sunday Funday w/ Bobby and Donovan; An attempt to clarify some strong opinions on music; Why artists are suing political candidates Jul 27, 2016

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This week on The Co-Write Bobby and Donovan relive an eventful Sunday Sunday that turned into a long Sunday night (5:00). Later, Donovan dives into some opinions he gave from the previous episode pertaining to how we judge other's opinions on music and movies (20:00). At (32:00) Bobby discusses an article he came across in the New York Times about why some many political candidates get sued by artists. And finally, Donovan fills you in on some upcoming Dallas/Fort Worth concerts at (42:00). All this an more on The Co-Write, Episode 10.

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Hank's Texas Grill Jason Eady Adam Hood Chat Room It's Just Banter The Blowout Podcast Network The Live Oak Music Hall Matt Hillyer Jack Ingram Magnolia Motor Lounge Granger Smith Wade Bowen Forrest Gump Luke Bryan Florida Georgia Line Donald Trump Steven Tyler Aerosmith Bruce Springsteen Jackson Browne Neil Young The Bellamy Brothers Jamie Johnson Cody Canada and the Departed Edwin McCain 90210

The Co-Write: Episode 9 Donovan has a man crush; Granger Smith puts his foot in his mouth; Department of Justice rocks the songwriting world Jul 20, 2016

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Bobby and Donovan are back at it this week with a review of their last episode, featuring Bleu Edmondson, and they poke a little fun at Donovan for getting called out by fans for being a bit enamored with Bleu. At (6:15) the guys talk about a recent comment from Granger Smith that equated the Texas Music Scene to the "minor leagues", which leads to a discussion of how we judge music. At (26:30) the fellas do a little experiment & surprise Donovan's dad on his 71st birthday with a phone call. The topic of the day comes your way at (29:15) regarding a Department of Justice ruling on licensing rights, and the major impact it could have on the songwriting world. (49:00) WHO'S PLAYING AROUND TOWN!?!?!?!

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Topics Mentioned:

New York Yankees Lids The Ridiculousness of Flat Billed Hats Banana Republic The Live Oak Music Hall Bleu Edmondson Augustus Bruce Springsteen Granger Smith Wade Bowen Texas Music Scene Earl Dibbles Jr. Forrest Gump The Fort Worth Star Telegram Wide Open Country The Boot Forbes Donovan's Mom Kelly the Co-Worker Backroads Song Jurassic World Le Bernadin New York City BMI ASCAP Department of Justice Songwriting Royalties Billy Bob's Texas Jack Ingram Matt Hillyer Travis Tritt Sammy Kershaw Prophets and Outlaws Larry Hooper Sean McConnell Adam Hood Jason Eady Deryl Dodd Uncle Lucius Nick Verzosa

The Co-Write: Episode 8 w/ Bleu Edmondson Jul 12, 2016

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This week the guys take The Co-Write on the road ... well two stop signs at least ... to The Live Oak Music Hall's green room, where they chum it up with old pal Bleu Edmondson. As they pass the bottle, they share stories including: Bleu's perspective on writing/releasing records, some of the pitfalls of early success in music, opinions on the "business" of music & of course ... Springsteen. The guys also touch on the Texas Rangers' struggles of late, as well as pay respects to the tragedy in Dallas, TX on July 7th.

** Donovan apologizes for the overuse of the F-bomb. He was very excited.

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The Co-Write: Episode 7 Lonesome Town talk; Where the song comes from w/ Bobby and Donovan; Happy birthday Lloyd Maines Jul 06, 2016

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This episode of The Co-Write finds Bobby reliving the story of how his first record "Lonesome Town" came to be some 10 years ago. (11:00) Later, Bobby and Donovan tell some stories about a few of the songs they've written together, and the process of writing them (18:00) Donovan gives Lloyd Maines a birthday shout-out at (34:00), and directly dives into Juneteenth talk at (37:00). The D/FW concert list happens at (38:00). And lastly, this life altering episode comes to a resounding close with Bobby abruptly singing Foreigner at (48:45). Find us www.thecowrite.com

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Shine Notorious B.I.G. Puff Daddy Lonesome Town Walt Wilkins Pat Green Lloyd Maines George Dunham

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