Who Cares?! with Taylor Wallace

Episódios

• Finding Your People: Mohammad Khan on Pickleball, Belonging, and Building Community 10.06.2026 1h 24min

  In this episode, Taylor sits down with Mohammad Khan, founder of Capital City Pickleball, for a conversation about community, belonging, and what it means to create something that brings people together. Mohammad shares his experience immigrating to Texas from Saudi Arabia shortly after 9/11 and the challenges of growing up feeling like an outsider. They talk about the lessons he learned through Boy Scouts, how those experiences shaped his confidence and leadership style, and why building com...
• Chats for the Love Hungry: Valerie Nies on Comedy, Dating Over 40, and Writing Through the Mess 29.04.2026 1h 29min

  In this episode, Taylor sits down with comedian and writer Valerie Nies for an honest and unfiltered conversation about comedy, dating, and starting something new later in life. They talk about dating over 40, Valerie’s journey into stand up, and how she’s learned to turn messy, real life experiences into material on stage and on the page. Valerie shares what it’s been like finding her voice, pushing through discomfort, and learning to be seen in a way that feels both vulnerable and empowerin...
• Behind the Noise: Kevin McKeown on Black Pistol Fire, Vulnerability, and Going at Your Own Pace 11.03.2026 1h 46min

  In this episode, Taylor sits down with Kevin McKeown of Black Pistol Fire for an honest conversation about music, creativity, and learning to tune out the noise. They talk about the band’s new album, Kevin’s songwriting process, and the pressure artists feel to constantly feed the algorithm and stay relevant online. Kevin shares why he’s learning to slow down and create at his own pace, even when the industry pushes artists to move faster. The conversation also dives into life on the road, th...
• More Than Water: Jason Shiver on Waterloo, Leadership, and Staying Real 28.01.2026 1h 24min

  In this episode, Taylor sits down with Jason Shiver, CEO of Waterloo Sparkling Water, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what it actually takes to build a brand in one of the most competitive industries out there. From fighting for shelf space against beverage giants to obsessing over flavor in a category full of mediocrity, Jason breaks down the unglamorous realities behind Waterloo’s rise. They dig into what leadership looks like when you refuse to sacrifice people for growth, wh...
• Talking To Myself: A New Year Bonus Episode 07.01.2026 54min

  In this bonus New Year solo episode, Taylor sits down without a guest for the first time to answer listener questions and reflect on a year that didn’t go according to plan. He talks openly about the highs and lows of 2025, including ending a long term relationship, moving back from Argentina, losing a job, navigating a serious concussion, and what it took to keep going through it all. Along the way, Taylor digs into topics listeners asked about—touring life and what a tour manager actually d...
• Don’t Wait for Ready: Mitchell Cohen on 20 Seconds of Courage, Creative Experiments, and Identity Shifts 24.12.2025 2h 10min

  Taylor is joined by creative strategist and podcaster Mitchell Cohen for a conversation about courage in the smallest moments. They explore why imposter syndrome never really leaves (and why it doesn’t have to), and how Mitchell’s "Now Not How" mantra helps bypass perfectionism long enough to actually start. He breaks down the 20 seconds of courage framework and the surprising leverage in tiny risks that open big doors. They get into lessons from talking with founders, choosing environments t...
• From Classroom to Coaching: Jen Russell on Starting Over, Healthy Habits, and Embracing “Good Enough” 19.11.2025 1h 24min

  Taylor sits down with good friend and health & life coach Jen Russell for a grounded look at reinvention: leaving a 20-year education career, starting a coaching practice, and learning to choose joy over endless “optimization.” Jen demystifies what coaching actually is (and isn’t), how identity shifts stick, and why support beats going it alone. From there, Jen shares the curveball that changed everything—winning $$$ on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?—and how “getting everything she wanted...
• Movement as Medicine: Alex Fascia on Bands, Community, and Building a Wellness Practice 22.10.2025 1h 9min

  Taylor sits down with bodywork specialist Alex Fascia to trace an unlikely path—from teenage bands and Whole Foods shifts to building a thriving, patient-first bodywork practice. Alex shares how a skateboard injury sparked his obsession with anatomy, why movement is medicine, and what fascia actually does (and doesn’t). They dig into launching a business in the pandemic, staying accurate in wellness claims, the mental health side of working solo—and how social media can connect, inform,...
• Beyond the Hit: Cobi on Persistence, Grief, and the Long Road of Music 01.10.2025 1h 12min

  Taylor sits down with singer-songwriter Cobi for a raw and revealing conversation about what success really means as an artist—and as a human being. Cobi traces his journey from early days in Gentleman Hall, walking away from a record deal with Island Records, to finding his own voice as a solo artist. Along the way, he opens up about the pressure of chasing momentum, the grief of losing his parents, and the ways fatherhood has reshaped his priorities and sense of purpose. Together, Taylor an...
• Who Cares if It’s Perfect?—Amy Long on Art, Fear & Starting Anyway 10.09.2025 1h 38min

  Taylor hits record for the very first time with longtime friend and artist Amy Long. Together they confess launch-day terror, swap horror stories about overthinking, and unpack how repetition—not perfection—pushes any craft forward. From Amy’s flying-truck paintings to Taylor’s podcast baby, they get honest about imposter syndrome, social-media anxiety, and why you shouldn’t wait for anyone’s permission (or a fully developed frontal lobe) before you try something new. Expect laughter, a littl...
• Introduction: Hitting Record on Imperfect Conversations 29.08.2025 4min

  In this special introduction episode of Who Cares?!, host Taylor Wallace opens up about why he’s starting this podcast and what listeners can expect. Taylor shares his vision for honest, meaningful conversations with musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, and everyday people who have something real to say about the human experience. From embracing “playful ignorance” to resisting the pressure of perfection, Taylor talks candidly about his own fears of being in the spotlight while still feeling a ...