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CASSINGLES

Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn

Cassingles is where music, memory, creativity, and survival collide. Hosted by educator and musician Chris Margolin alongside educator, artist, and spiritual creative Courtney Margolin, the show dives deep with the songwriters, punk legends, indie lifers, teachers, producers, and culture-shapers who built their lives around art.

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  • S1 · E2
    June 4 · 1 hr 12 min

    CASSINGLES: MATTHEW MAYFIELD - TINY BEAUTIFUL SCARS

    What happens when life burns down the version of yourself you thought would last forever? In Episode 2 of CASSINGLES, Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn sit down with acclaimed singer-songwriter Matthew Mayfield for a conversation about resilience, reinvention, and the songs that carry us through the darkest chapters of our lives. Known for his emotionally raw songwriting and powerful independent career, Matthew opens up about the winding road from Alabama clubs to national recognition, the realities of navigating the music industry on his own terms, and how heartbreak, healing, and personal growth have shaped both his life and his music. Together, they explore the albums and artists that helped define him, the lessons hidden inside life's setbacks, and why some songs continue to find us exactly when we need them most. Whether you've followed Matthew's career for years or are discovering his music for the first time, this episode is a reminder that sometimes the most important chapters begin after everything changes. Guest Teacher: Matthew Mayfield Hosted by: Chris Margolin & Courtney Dawn Podcast: CASSINGLES — Songs That Raised Us. Lessons That Stayed. Follow Matthew: Matthew Mayfield Follow CASSINGLES: CASSINGLES Podcast #MatthewMayfield #CASSINGLES #Podcast #SingerSongwriter #IndependentMusic #Songwriting #MusicPodcast #ChrisMargolin #CourtneyDawn #AlternativeRock #Americana #IndieMusic #MusiciansLife #StoriesBehindTheSongs #MusicHistory #MusicEducation #PodcastLife #NewEpisode #SongsThatRaisedUs #LessonsThatStayed

  • S1 · E1
    June 1 · 1 min

    WELCOME TO CASSINGLES

    What happens when a song becomes a lesson? Welcome to CASSINGLES, the podcast where musicians become teachers and the songs that shaped our lives become the starting point for unforgettable conversations. Hosted by Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn, CASSINGLES sits down with songwriters, performers, producers, and artists from across the musical spectrum to explore the stories behind the music—and the life lessons hidden inside it. Each episode features one guest, one song, and one deep dive into memory, creativity, identity, perseverance, and the moments that made us who we are. Whether you're a lifelong music fan, an educator, a songwriter, or someone who still remembers exactly where you were when your favorite song found you, CASSINGLES is for you. New episodes every week featuring guests from rock, punk, folk, country, hip-hop, indie, metal, and beyond. 🎙️ Hosted by Chris Margolin & Courtney Dawn 🌐 cassinglespod.com 📸 Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @cassinglespod 🎵 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere podcasts are available. Songs that raised us. Lessons that stayed.

  • S1 · E2
    May 28 · 44 min

    CASSINGLES: RON SEXSMITH - MUSIC IS A HEART MAP

    Ron Sexsmith joins Cassingles for a deeply human conversation about songwriting, family, and the strange beauty of making music for a living. Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn talk with the beloved Canadian singer-songwriter about the craft behind the songs, the long road of a career built on honesty, and what it means to keep creating after the industry has changed around you. Website: cassingles.com Instagram/TikTok/YouTube/Facebook: @cassinglespodcast

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