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The Second Muse

The Second Muse

Rabbit Room Podcast Network

A great song is most often the result not of instantaneous inspiration, but of a long obedience to the call of the song. This podcast explores artists' and producers' confrontations with the "Second Muse," the muse of effort rather than of inspiration, and takes a good hard look at how they’ve chosen to contend with her.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Second Muse episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Second Muse for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Second Muse episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Second Muse - S2 E1: Sara Groves & Brown Bannister
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04/01/20 • 51 min

Drew, Sara, and Brown talk about the deceivingly difficult task of telling the truth in a record, the under-publicized connection between beauty and justice, and the magic of a well-written bridge.

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The Second Muse - “Explaining Jesus” (Jordy Searcy & Lucas Morton)
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10/17/18 • 23 min

Singer-songwriter Jordy Searcy and producer Lucas Morton discuss the evolution of Jordy’s song, “Explaining Jesus.”

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The Second Muse - “The Fiddler” (Son of Laughter & Ben Shive)
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11/06/18 • 22 min

Drew is joined by Chris Slaten (stage name: Son of Laughter) and his producer, Ben Shive, to discuss Slaten’s song, “The Fiddler.”

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The Second Muse - S2 E9: Don Chaffer

S2 E9: Don Chaffer

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05/27/20 • 47 min

Drew Miller talks with Don Chaffer about the song "Be Invisible" from his musical, The (Almost) Unforgettable Edwin Booth. They discuss the creativity to be found in the “fenced-in areas” of musical theater, the magic of seeing so many people bring your work to life on stage, and art as a way of practicing empathy.

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The Second Muse - S2 E8: Ella Mine & Evan Redwine
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05/21/20 • 38 min

Drew Miller talks with Ella Mine and Evan Redwine about the making of Ella's song, "Sound & Fury." They discuss Ella’s process of discerning how to tell such a personal story in the form of a concept album, the integral role of Shakespeare in “Sound & Fury,” and the tricky process of faithfully adapting a live performance into a crystallized record.

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The Second Muse - S2 E7: Jeremy Casella & Ben Shive
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05/13/20 • 43 min

Drew Miller talks with Jeremy Casella and Ben Shive about the making of Jeremy's song, "Many Waters." They discuss the magic of mixing high language with common vernacular—in both music and lyrics—and God’s utter lack of pretense. They also geek out over those delicious chords in the second verse.

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The Second Muse - S2 E6: Becca Jordan & Lori Chaffer
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05/06/20 • 43 min

Drew Miller talks with Becca Jordan and Lori Chaffer about the making of Becca's song, "Keeping Time." They discuss the catalyzing conflict between ideas and reality, the rhythms of confidence and insecurity over the course of making a song, and what it means to wait collectively.

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The Second Muse - S2 E4: Ben Shive

S2 E4: Ben Shive

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04/22/20 • 36 min

In Season 2, Episode 4, Drew Miller talks with Ben Shive about his album, The Cymbal Crashing Clouds, and together they break down his song "The Fire Pit."

They discuss the scandal of parables, the indispensability of collaboration, and the implications of sabbath for the creative process.

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The Second Muse - S2 E3: J Lind & Lucas Morton
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04/15/20 • 47 min

Drew, J, and Lucas discuss the necessity of listening to negative emotions while writing songs, the deceivingly difficult work of self-honesty, and the mutual contingency of beauty and suffering.

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The Second Muse - “Mercy” (Andrew Osenga)
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12/17/18 • 27 min

In this episode, Drew Miller interviews Andrew Osenga about his song, “Mercy.”

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Second Muse have?

The Second Muse currently has 19 episodes available.

What topics does The Second Muse cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Second Muse?

The episode title 'S2 E12: The Lost Art of Listening (Epilogue)' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Second Muse?

The average episode length on The Second Muse is 38 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Second Muse released?

Episodes of The Second Muse are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of The Second Muse?

The first episode of The Second Muse was released on Sep 25, 2018.

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