Throwing Spaghetti Podcast

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  Success, Comparison & the Independent Artist Grind with Lisa Danaë 13.09.2026 49min

  What does it really take to keep building a music career when you’re doing it independently?In this episode of Throwing Spaghetti, Jacque sits down with alt-pop artist Lisa Danaë for an honest conversation about comparison, the financial realities of being an independent artist, finding your audience, and what’s actually working when it comes to marketing her music.Lisa shares why consistency finally started paying off, how digital ads helped her better understand her audience, and how her Filipino-American heritage has shaped her journey. She opens up about being told by music industry professionals that she wasn’t “Asian enough” and needed to be “more white,” how that led her to distance herself from her Filipino heritage, and why she ultimately decided her identity and experiences deserved to be part of her art.She also shares how her definition of success has changed over time and what she’s throwing at the wall next. 🍝
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  Finding Success with Rachel Bochner, Melanie Herrera & Tiger Darrow 16.08.2026 2h 1min

  Three artists, three different perspectives on what it takes to build a music career today.In this episode of Throwing Spaghetti, Jacque Ryal sits down with artists Rachel Bochner and Melanie Herrera and artist, producer, and cellist Tiger Darrow for an honest conversation about making music, putting it out into the world, and figuring out what actually moves the needle.They talk about songwriting, the artist/producer relationship, releasing albums, marketing your music without losing your mind, navigating social media, and the realities of building an audience as an independent artist. Tiger also shares her perspective from both sides of the studio, producing and co-writing with artists including Rachel and Melanie while continuing to develop her own music and career.Rachel opens up about writing from heartbreak, identity, and personal growth as she prepares to head out on tour, while Melanie talks about releasing her debut album A Fearful & Wondrous Thing and the success of her viral “Nepo Baby Vocal Warm-Ups.”Plus what’s actually working for each of them right now, what they’ve thrown at the wall that actually stuck and how they have found success.Now dig in!
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  The Truth About Building a Music Career 09.07.2026 1h 23min

  What actually builds a lasting music career?In this episode of Throwing Spaghetti, Jacque Ryal sits down with singer-songwriter, producer, and Professor of Songwriting at Berklee Kat Reinhert to unpack the realities of building a sustainable life in music.Drawing from decades as both a working artist and educator, Kat shares what she's learned from mentoring hundreds of musicians: why artists often focus on the wrong metrics, what consistently creates momentum, how to build a creative practice that lasts, and why community, feedback, and authenticity matter more than chasing every new marketing trend.One of the biggest takeaways? The Taylor Swift career is the .0001% and the Phoebe Bridges career might bring you what makes you ultimately happy. Kat reminds us that meaningful music careers often take 10 years or more to build and that patience, consistency, and showing up for your community are far more powerful than chasing overnight success.We also dive into perfectionism, defining success on your own terms, whether the industry rewards great music or great marketing, where artists waste money, and what Kat would do differently if she were starting from zero today.If you're an independent artist trying to figure out what actually moves the needle, this conversation is full of practical insights, a few hard truths, you'll be thinking about long after the episode ends.
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  She Has a TikTok Brain (And That's a Good Thing) 03.06.2026 44min

  This week on Throwing Spaghetti, I'm joined by pop artist, songwriter, and new mom Veronika Jokel.Veronika's music has been featured on Live with Kelly and Ryan, the Lifetime Network, and Good Morning America after her single "She" gained viral traction online. Beyond being an incredible artist and songwriter, she's also one of the most creative marketers I know, with an uncanny ability to spot trends, create engaging content, and come up with TikTok ideas that actually connect. We talk about the marketing experiments that changed her trajectory, the tactics that wasted money, the surprising platforms that delivered results, and how she approaches fan growth in today's constantly changing landscape.We also get into the less glamorous side of building a music career: bad gigs, industry scams, unhinged requests, moments that nearly made her quit, and what has kept her going through it all.And because this is Throwing Spaghetti, we finish by talking about what she's currently throwing at the wall, what she's afraid to try next, and, of course, the last time she ate pasta.If you're an artist trying to figure out what actually moves the needle, this one's for you.
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  We’re All Guessing: What’s Actually Moving the Needle for Artists Right Now 03.05.2026 1h 20min

  What’s actually working for artists right now?In the first episode of Throwing Spaghetti, Jacque Ryal sits down with Kalen, Petra Jarrar, and Emily Sara for an honest, unfiltered conversation about what it really takes to move the needle in music today.From releasing music independently to navigating social platforms, building an audience, and figuring out what’s worth your time, nothing is off limits. No polished answers, no pretending anyone has it figured out.Just four artists comparing notes, sharing what’s working, what’s not, and what they’re trying next. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just throwing spaghetti and hoping something sticks: you’re not alone.