Singsongers (podcast)

Singsongers
Genre	Interview Musical
Country of origin	United States
Language	English
Creative team
Created by	Dino Stamatopoulos
Cast and voices
Hosted by	Dino Stamatopoulos
Production
Length	60–120 minutes
Publication
No. of episodes	25
Original release	April 25 – November 16, 2017
Provider	Feral Audio Starburns Audio

Singsongers is an interview-based podcast hosted by American writer, producer, and actor, Dino Stamatopoulos. The series, which debuted in 2017, focuses on the creative process of songwriting, featuring interviews with professional musicians and songwriters.

It was produced by Starburns Audio, a division of Stamatopoulos's production company, Starburns Industries.

Originally launched on the Feral Audio network, the show transitioned to Starburns Audio following the dissolution of the former. The series is known for Stamatopoulos's self-deprecating hosting style and his "unprofessional" yet deeply passionate approach to the musical medium. ^[1]

Format

The title is a play on the term "singer-songwriter," a label Stamatopoulos frequently mocks or applies tentatively to himself. The podcast operates as a masterclass for the host himself; as the frontman for the band Sorry About Everything, Stamatopoulos uses the guests to help him understand his own creative blockages. ^[2]

A recurring theme of the show is the "Singsonger Taxonomy," where Stamatopoulos asks guests to self-identify as one of two types of creators:

1. The Vomiter: A songwriter who produces material quickly and instinctively, often completing a song in one sitting without overthinking the technical aspects.
2. The Coal Miner: A songwriter who labors over every word and note, "digging" for the song through a slow, often painful process of refinement.

The podcast was primarily co-hosted by Church Bryant (often referred to simply as "Church" on-mic), who acted as a technical foil to Dino's chaotic energy. Dan Harmon (who worked with Stamatopoulos), was also a recurring guest on the show.

List of Episodes

Number	Guest(s)	Original Air Date	Notes
1	Britta Phillips & Dean Wareham	April 25, 2017	Series premiere; discussion on Dean & Britta and Luna.
2	Makenzie Mizell	May 9, 2017	Discussion on collaborative writing and trading guitar licks.
3	Andras Jones	May 15, 2017	Features an attempt to write a song on the spot.
4	Steve Poltz	May 29, 2017	A deep dive into Poltz's prolific writing style.
5	Honus Honus (Ryan Kattner)	June 6, 2017	Lead singer of Man Man discusses "inefficient" writing.
6	Eleni Mandell	June 13, 2017	Discussion on how parenthood affects songwriting.
7	Rikky Gage	June 20, 2017	Frontman of Free Weed and The Memories.
8	Jesse Hughes & Jorma Vik	June 27, 2017	Members of Eagles of Death Metal.
9	John "Jughead" Pierson	July 4, 2017	Founding member of Screeching Weasel.
10	Richard Edwards	July 11, 2017	Formerly of Margot & the Nuclear So and So's.
11	Tim Kasher	July 18, 2017	Frontman of Cursive and The Good Life.
12	Leslie Stevens	July 25, 2017	Country/folk artist; nearly writes a song with Dino.
13	Thee Commons	August 1, 2017	Psychedelic cumbia punk band from East L.A.
14	Jenny O.	August 8, 2017	Discussion on the "nightmare" of the coal-mining process.
15	Ron Kwasman	August 15, 2017	A technical breakdown of the track "I'm Up Here."
16	The C-Words	August 22, 2017	Comedy-folk duo Rob and Dan.
17	Danny Tamberelli	August 29, 2017	Actor and musician (Jounce) on writing for the bass guitar.
18	HOTT MT	September 5, 2017	Hour-long discussion on the fear of writing.
19	Paul Janeway	September 12, 2017	Lead singer of St. Paul and the Broken Bones.
20	Dana Snyder	September 20, 2017	Comedian (voice of Master Shake) playing the slide whistle.
21	Damon Gentry	October 3, 2017	Discussion on dark themes in music.
22	Inara George	October 10, 2017	Of The Bird and the Bee; discusses "letting the music talk."
23	Moon Zappa	October 17, 2017	Discussion on the legacy of "Valley Girl" and music reviews.
24	Kali Kazoo	November 3, 2017	Transition episode where Skull Juice merged into the show.
25	Nils d'Aulaire	November 16, 2017	Final episode of the 2017 run; recorded live in NYC.

References

1. "Reddit – The heart of the internet". www.reddit.com. Retrieved 2025-12-20.
2. "LOUNGE: Phil Lomac, Dino Stamatopoulos at Elbo Room". Do312. Retrieved 2025-12-20.