Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom
The Better To Podcast is a place where we'll discuss what was the inspiration for their perspective projects and how it all came about. Sometimes, we’ll take a deeper dive into that moment that placed them on the creative path. On the podcast, we honor achievements, discuss new projects, and reflect on life lessons and the beginnings of the creative journey.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 67 minutes
- Episodes
- 209
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
The Good Fight - Marla Mase of the Lael Project
This week on the show Marla Mase stops by the show to discuss her daughter Lael Summer Feldman. We discuss her life and death as well as The Lael Project.
The Lael Project is the vision …
Not What I Do - Laura Sawosko
Laura stops by the show, to discuss her latest release, Chicago, growing up Catholic, and more.
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Laura Sawosko's songs not only reflect her personal journey, but draw you into your o…
She Murdered Me with Science - David Boop
This Week on the show author David Boop stops by the show to discuss, writing, editing, Star Wars & Star Trek and much more.
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David Boop is a Denver-based speculative fiction auth…
If You Never Go Away - BettySoo
BettySoo stops by the show to discuss her latest release, If You Never Go Away, Childhood trauma, Life, inspiration, and more.
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BettySoo’s vocal prowess is a thing of wonder. A w…
Fool's Gold - Lew Apollo
Trigger Warning : Loss of a Parent due to Suicide is discussed. If you are sensitive to this topic please skip this episode of the podcast.
Lew stops by the show to discuss, finding his…
Charge of the Light Brigade - Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker
Crispian Mills stops by the show and we discuss, romanticism of the US and Rock n' Roll, Energy, death, knowledge and more.
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Kula Shaker is Crispian Mills (guitar/vocals), Jay Darlingt…
Burn Cruise - Leafblower - Danny Maxwell & Craig Fort
This week Danny Maxwell, Craig Fort and the band's mascot Tim stop by the show to discuss, their latest release 'Burn Cruise' , ghosts, the psychology behind the music and more.
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Sin…
30 Revolutions - Uli Bella form Ozomatli
Uli Bella from Ozomatli stops by the show to discuss the 30 Revolutions Nationwide Tour, the LA raids, mental health, being a caregiver, Richard Simmons and more.
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If the city of Lo…
The Sky Too Wide - Tracy Bonham
Tracy stops by the show to discuss her latest release, Sky Too Wide. We talk about people pleasing, connect over a Helen Reddy song, 'You and Me Against the World', her reimagined song …
Something Good Out of Nothing - Luke Marzec
Luke stops by the show to discuss his musical journey, which started at the age of 7, how the pandemic changed his life, a separate identity from being a singer/musician, and more.
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A Scandalous Affair - Leonard Goldberg
Leonard Goldberg stops by the show to discuss his latest release, A Scandalous Affair, from his Daughter of Sherlock Holmes mystery series. We also discuss how his research career led h…
All Was Revealed - Eef Barzelay of Clem Snide
Eef Barzelay stops by the show to discuss his latest release, 'Oh Smokey', as well as life, death, and so much more.
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Eef Barzelay of CLEM SNIDE, some what cheekily. For Eef, the in…
A Personal Evolution - Vox of the Chameleons
Vox of the Chameleons stops by to discuss his long career, his evolution, their new record, the world, and more.
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Having released their first studio recordings in over 20 years in 2…
Rockmaker - Peter Holmström from The Dandy Warhols
Pete stops by the show to discuss The Dandy Warhols, Studio vs performing, when he learned guitar, and more.
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Following a triumphant 2024 with the release of their overwhelmingly crit…
Imagination - Belouis Some
Neville Keighley a.k.a. Belouis Some stops by the show, and we step back in time. We talk about touring with Frankie Goes To Hollywood and Queen. The spicy video for Imagination and mor…
Everybody Swoons - Mark Waldoch
In this episode, Mark Waldoch stops by the show to discuss his new group, The Hallelujah Ward’s, and new album Everybody Swoons. We also talk about how sometimes having a brat moment go…
The Chaos and the Beauty - Ian Dench of EMF
Ian Dench of the band EMF stops by the show to discuss his upcoming tour, new music, the staying power of the song 'Unbelievable', and so much more, including working with Beyonce.
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Wasp in a Jar - Steve Smith of The Vapors
Steve Smith of the Vapors stops by to discuss their latest release, Wasp in the Jar, their upcoming tour, and their longevity career.
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Best known for their massive 1980 worldwide hi…
You Know Better - Christian Dryden of the Ritualists
Christian, the lead singer and bassist for The Ritualists, stops by the show to discuss bass playing, the new album Too Pure to Cure, cooking, history, and more.
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NYC-based The Ritua…
Horse With No Name - Limahl
Limahl stops by the show to discuss his latest release, how taking a chance with Nick Rhodes from Duran Duran helped his band get a record deal, coming out to his Mum, and so much more.…