MAC HANKINS on The Boston Chris Podcast | Episode 91 | IN DEPTH INTERVIEW | 8/15/25

Welcome to Episode 91 featuring the next rising superstar from East Texas, frontman Mac Hankins from Mac Hankins and the Moonlighters from Pickton, TXYou DON'T want to miss this never before seen, in-depth look into the life of Mac Hankins!We chatted with Mac about growing up in Pickton, TX, the role of Foster's Place on his rise, his first musical influences, how his band came together, how he started playing shows all across the country, his time in the studio, his songwriting process, his debut EP "High School Daydream" & TONS more!There will also be two live, unplugged acoustic performances as part of this awesome episode!Check out all episodes of "The Boston Chris Podcast" here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbahChapters:01:25: Theme Song02:06: Intro/Talking About Pickton, TX05:23: Mac talks about his song “High School Daydream”07:13: Mac performs “High School Daydream” Live and Acoustic10:09: Mac’s favorite drinks12:48: Growing up in Pickton, TX15:05: Finding Success as an East Texas Rock act/Early Musical Influences17:58: What does he owe his recent success?18:55: Were there any artists or genres he didn’t like growing up?20:51: How does he describe his own style & keeping his integrity artistically!26:39: The impetus for The Moonlighters name & The band’s lineup28:05: Does the band play in the studio too?32:28: Their debut EP “High School Daydream” & Mac’s Songwriting34:34: Songwriting Process39:26: Going from a Local artist to a Nationally touring Artist42:38: Mac talks about his song “Lullabies”44:36: Mac performs “Lullabies” live and acoustic48:44: What isn’t fun about the music business?48:51: Mac’s Hobbies49:42: Something folks may not know!50:33: Mt. Rushmore of Texas Artists52:11: What the Heck?!54:11: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?54:47: The biggest lesson he has learned from music55:58: His Moment of Gravity57:12: Grateful57:28: Who is Mac Hankins?58:00: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0