The Vocal Lab Collective

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Clients... Yay or nay? Dec 26, 2025

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The Vocal Lab Podcast pulls back the curtain on life as a vocal coach. Jason, Shelby, and Carlos get real about the intangibles, the instincts, psychology, and emotional work that never make it into a lesson plan, along with the quirks, habits, and surprises that come with coaching real clients. Honest, funny, and deeply relatable, it’s a candid look at the voices behind the voices.

Christmas poop log? Dec 20, 2025

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This week on The Vocal Lab Podcast, Jason and Shelby trade vocal warm-ups for wild holiday facts as they dive into the strangest Christmas traditions around the world. 🎄

From Austria’s horned nightmare Krampus, to Spain’s infamous poop log, and other festive customs that make caroling seem tame nothing is off-limits.

It’s funny, slightly unhinged, and the perfect reminder that Christmas gets weird everywhere. Tune in and laugh along.

Tinsel Trouble with Melinda Doolittle! Dec 12, 2025

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This week on The Vocal Lab, Jason and Shelby are joined by the always-inspiring Melinda Doolittle. She chats about her early start singing BGVs for CeCe Winans, reflects on her unforgettable American Idol journey, and shares the excitement behind her newest project—her debut novel, Tinsel Trouble.

It’s a joyful, uplifting conversation with plenty of heart. Tune in!

Late thanksgiving! Dec 05, 2025

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On this Thanksgiving episode of The Vocal Lab Podcast, Jason, Shelby, and Carlos gather around the mics to reflect on the year, share what they’re most thankful for, and look ahead with hope and excitement. And yes, Carlos is extra thankful this week after accidentally uploading the wrong episode last time (we forgive him… mostly).

From personal milestones to musical breakthroughs, they open up about the moments that shaped them and the dreams they’re carrying into the future. Pull up a chair, grab a slice of pie, and join the conversation. It’s a warm, honest, and very on brand holiday hang.

Grow from introspection with Sophie Steele! Nov 28, 2025

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On this episode of The Vocal Lab Podcast, Jason and Shelby are joined by the hilarious and brilliant Sophie Steele (@iambigsoph), someone who loves people deeply and loves making the numbers work for them.

They dive into who you are at your core, the power of genuine human connection, and why Sophie believes work and play should be woven together instead of kept apart. Her quick wit keeps the whole episode electric, and Jason and Shelby couldn’t stop laughing as she brought her humor and heart to every moment.

A fun, honest, and energizing conversation you won’t want to miss.

The 5 whys with Ben Rodgers! Nov 21, 2025

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This week on The Vocal Lab Podcast, Jason and Shelby sit down with Ben Rodgers of Pivotol for a conversation that blends identity, creativity, and the unexpected.

From the shrimp boat–style lunch where Ben and Jason first connected to the deeper questions behind the real X-factor—do we truly know ourselves?—Ben explores why the Relational Economy may matter more than talent alone.

You’ll hear why choosing your “spot” is everything, how one decision can redirect a life, and why what’s meant for you somehow finds its way.

Plus, get a first look at the new At Depth podcast launching January 1st.

Over an hour of insight, stories, and reflection—don’t miss it.

From Billy B to Dolly Parton, the art of painting faces with Charlie Boehm Nov 14, 2025

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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.

Jason meets John Tesh!!! Nov 07, 2025

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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.

Taylor Swift slid into Shelby's DMs and Southwest ruins our lives! Oct 31, 2025

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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.

Take it from the top with Michelle Garramone! Oct 24, 2025

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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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