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Garrett Adair! Aug 08, 2025

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Jason and Shelby sit down with rising Nashville artist Garrett Adair, whose journey from college entrepreneur to viral singer-songwriter is anything but ordinary. Garrett opens up about his early love for music, the unexpected start of a gummy vitamin business in college, and how the pandemic reignited his passion for songwriting and performing. Now touring with artists like Jamie Miller and Mat Kearney, Garrett shares what it takes to chase your sound, stay grounded, and keep creating—even when the path looks nothing like you planned.

Celebrity Meals!!! Aug 01, 2025

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Join your hosts Jason and Shelby as they dish out the weirdest, wildest, and most deliciously dramatic meals from music legends. From Elvis’s peanut butter bacon bonanza to Taylor Swift’s cottagecore chicken tender and cinnamon rolls—it's music, munchies, and mayhem.

Because behind every icon... is a very questionable snack. 😏🎶

Micah Otano! Jul 25, 2025

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Jason and Shelby are joined by Micah Otano—multi-platinum producer, songwriter, and musician whose credits include Frank Ocean, Solange, Fantasia, and more. From touring with Solange to crafting Grammy-winning records, Micah shares insider stories, creative insights, and the journey behind his powerhouse career in music.

Alex Coles! Jul 18, 2025

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This week, Jason and Shelby welcome their first-ever international guest – rising Canadian singer-songwriter Alex Coles! 🌎✨

Join us as we dive into Alex’s journey from Toronto to the global stage, unpack his creative process behind hits like Bored Games and Act Natural, and explore how he’s connecting with a rapidly growing fanbase around the world.

From songwriting secrets to the challenges of carving out an authentic voice in today’s music scene, this episode is packed with insight, laughter, and inspiration for artists and music lovers alike.

Parker Mathews! Jul 11, 2025

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This week on The Vocal Lab, Jason and Shelby sit down with Nashville-based singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Parker Mathews — one half of the rising alt-pop duo Nox Holloway. With a background in audio engineering and a knack for blending genres, Parker’s fingerprints are all over the band’s sound — from songwriting and production to live performance. Tune in as we dive into Parker’s creative process, the story behind Nox Holloway, and how he’s carving out a space in today’s evolving music landscape.

You can't sing where?!?! Crazy singing laws in the U.S. Jul 04, 2025

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This week, Jason and Shelby uncover the wildest and weirdest singing laws across the U.S.—from humming in weird places to full-on bans in public spots. Why were these laws made? Are they real? And could you be breaking one without even knowing it? Tune in for laughs, legal oddities, and a whole lot of vocal disbelief.

🗣️ Hit play. You might be an outlaw… just for singing.

Make Room: Bekah Williams on Music, Surrender, and the Local Church Jun 27, 2025

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This week, Jason and Shelby are joined by worship leader and songwriter Bekah (White) Williams, the voice behind powerful worship anthems like "Rest On Us" and "Make Room."

From touring with Green Day and opening for Fergie, to laying it all down and finding her place in the local church, Bekah shares her raw, redemptive journey of faith. She opens up about how discovering whose she was in Christ unlocked her holy roar in worship—and changed everything.

This is a story of surrender, purpose, and the power of identity in Jesus. If you need inspiration, clarity, or just a reminder that God can use every part of your story, this episode is for you.

Coachella Chaos & Shelby Learns About Fyre Fest Jun 20, 2025

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This week, Jason and Shelby dive into the wildest stories from Coachella 2025 — think 12-hour waits just to enter, surprise twisters hitting the campgrounds at night, and fireworks gone very wrong.

But the real moment? When Shelby learns what really happened at Fyre Festival… and what Andy almost did to get those water bottles through customs 😳💧

Fluffy hair at baseball camp with Ari! Jun 13, 2025

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In this episode, Jason and Shelby are joined by the radiant Ari (@arianevr)—celebrity makeup artist, hair stylist, and Nashville creative force. Ariane takes us behind the scenes of her journey from small-town beginnings to becoming a go-to glam expert for artists, brides, and red carpet regulars.

But just as things start to get real… Jason’s stomach makes a dramatic entrance. Will he recover in time to finish the episode? Will Shelby keep it together while Jason fights off an apparent snack-related crisis?

ONE YEAR!!! Jun 06, 2025

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Join hosts Jason Catron and Shelby Rollins as they celebrate one incredible year of The Vocal Lab Podcast! In this special anniversary episode, they reflect on the joys, challenges, and behind-the-scenes moments that shaped their first season. From unforgettable guests to inspiring vocal breakthroughs, Jason and Shelby share their favorite highlights—and a few surprises along the way.

Whether you're a long-time listener or just joining the lab, don’t miss this heartfelt conversation as they look back with gratitude and dream forward with passion for what’s next.

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