Calum Scott is in the kitchen! Join Jonathan and Anthony as they sit down with the chart-topping British singer-songwriter whose soaring vocals and deeply emotional storytelling have made him a global favorite. Calum reflects on his journey from working a regular job in England and auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent to building an international career with massive hits like “Dancing On My Own,” “You Are The Reason,” and “Where Are You Now.” He opens up about the vulnerability behind his music, the pressure and gratitude that came with success, and how embracing honesty in both his songwriting and personal life transformed the way he connects with audiences around the world. Along the way, Calum shares stories from life on tour, collaborating with artists across genres, and finding balance between ambition, heartbreak, and joy while continuing to create music that feels timeless, intimate, and universally human.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro and Catch-up Time

05:00 - Theme song and The Best Intro Ever

07:00 - X Factor and Maroon 5 Cover Band

11:30 - The Push That Changed His Life

14:30 - Britain’s Got Talent Experience

16:45 - Finding His Footing Post-BGT

19:45 - Fighting to Release “You Are The Reason”

22:30 - Showing Up for Fans

24:45 - Christina Perri’s “Wedding Band” Dream

25:45 - Singing at Joe Jonas’ Wedding & More

28:15 - The Avenoir tour

37:30 - Who Calum Would Prank Call

38:45 - Calum’s EDM Side

42:00 - Spotify Billions Club

45:00 - Opening for Ed Sheeran

50:30 - What’s Next

54:00 - Signing off!

Catch Calum’s “Avenoir” Tour! Tickets available at Calumscott.com/Tour

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@AnthonyGargiula

@JonathanTilkin

@CalumScott

Listen and Watch: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/CounterMelodiesPod⁠⁠

The Team:

Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert

Faouzia is here! Join Anthony and Jonathan as they sit down with the extraordinary Moroccan-Canadian artist Faouzia — a powerhouse vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter whose journey spans from posting covers on YouTube as a teenager to collaborating with global stars like David Guetta and John Legend. Faouzia opens up about growing up in rural Manitoba, learning piano, violin, and guitar, and channeling her multicultural identity into her music, which blends pop, R&B, and cinematic intensity. She walks us through the breakthrough moments of her career — from getting signed to her first record deal and crafting emotive anthems like “Minefields” to working with Kelly Clarkson, competing on Singer and her putting out her ambitious debut album FILM NOIR — and shares the joys, challenges, and lessons of carving out a space that’s 100% her own in the industry.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro and catch-up time

06:45 - Theme song and the best intro ever

08:30- Embarrassing singing stories

10:30 - Faouzia’s early days

16:30 - Career beginnings

20:00 - Vocal training and influences

23:30 - Songs/projects that changed her life

26:00 - Working with Kelly Clarkson

31:30 - Competing on Singer in China

38:00 - Writing and creating FILM NOIR

48:50 - Signing off!

Stream Faouzia's new album, "FILM NOIR", now!

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@AnthonyGargiula

@JonathanTILKIN

@Faouzia

Listen and Watch: https://tinyurl.com/CounterMelodiesPod⁠

The Team:

Exectuive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert

In this episode, Anthony and Jonathan sit down with the unbelievably talented Halle Bailey—one half of the five-time GRAMMY-nominated duo Chloe x Halle, a Disney princess, and now a solo artist in her own right. Halle walks us through everything from being discovered by Beyoncé and growing up making music with her sister, to taking on the role of Ariel in Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, and pouring her heart into her debut album, Love?... Or Something Like It. She opens up about the pressure, the joy, the unexpected lessons along the way, and what it feels like to put something that’s 100% her own out into the world. It’s honest, inspiring, and full of those “wait—how is she this grounded??” moments.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro and catch-up time

06:30 - Theme song and the best intro ever

08:00 - Jodi Benson and Halle’s relationship The Little Mermaid

10:00 - Advice to young artists

11:00 - YouTube origins

12:15 - Beyoncé’s mentorship and advice

14:00 - Halle’s relationship with social media

16:30 - Disney + The Little Mermaid chat

19:30 - Debut album! (Love? … Or Something like It)

20:30 - Collaborating with Chloe

22:00 - Album title meaning

23:00 - “Bite Your Lip”

24:00 - Inspiration behind the album

25:00 - Nerves around putting out “Alone”

25:45 - Halle’s relationship with H.E.R.

28:00 - Halle’s involvement with writing/producing

29:30 - Signing off!

Stream Halle’s new album, “Love? … Or Something Like It”, now!

Follow her @hallebailey

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@AnthonyGargiula

@JonathanTilkin

@CounterMelodiesPod

Listen and Watch: https://tinyurl.com/CounterMelodiesPod

The Team:

Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert