The Guest List with Patrick Hicks

Today Patrick sits down with machine learning engineer and content creator Shane Morris to build the playlist of his life.Shane is normally on podcasts discussing topics like “Data Engineering in the Federal Sector” since his day job is working as a senior executive advisor in the world of defense and national security. But before all that he was also in the music business, working for MySpace Music in it’s heyday, running a music website called Ear Milk, and managing huge stars like rapper Travis Scott (who Shane called the worst person he ever worked with).Patrick and Shane talk about the best music to code to, getting music recommendations from famous DJs, and what song best represents Shane’s weird love of the condiment Heinz Buffaranch. Listen to Shane’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Today Patrick sits down with music producer and reality show star Jay Thomas Manuel (aka Mini Producer) to build the playlist of his life.Jay was born with a rare bone disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3 and his parents were told he likely wouldn’t live past childhood. Not only did he survive he has thrived - working as a hip hop producer, getting married to his wife Pamela who also has Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type 3, and earlier this year starring in his own reality show with Pamela called Jay & Pamela. Patrick and Jay talk about how he first got into hip hop production, what’s on his many “Vibes” playlists, and the songs he used to win over Pamela when they were long distance.Listen to Jay’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

On today’s episode Patrick sits down with licensed therapist and social media star Jeff Guenther aka TherapyJeff to build the playlist of his life.Jeff has been a therapist for 20 years but recently found himself becoming an influencer with millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram. He is also the author of the book Big Dating Energy and the host of the podcast Problem Solved.Jeff and Patrick talk about growing up in Southern California, getting his heartbroken and moving to Portland, how he got started on TikTok, and what favorite song he learned from a hated college roommate. Listen to Jeff’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Today Patrick sits down with the queen of pop culture podcasting - Joanna Robinson - to build the playlist of her life.Joanna is a senior staff writer at The Ringer and a podcaster on The Ringer podcast network where she hosts shows like House of R and The Prestige TV podcast and is a frequent guest on The Big Picture and The Rewatchables. Her 2023 book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios was a New York Times bestseller.We talk about how she got her start writing about pop culture, music in TV shows and Marvel movies, and the song she listened to on repeat after her first break up.Listen to Joanna’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Today Patrick sits down with Will Ramsey AKA MyEmoDiaries to make the playlist of his life. Will is a musician, content creator, and author of books such as Say the Quiet Part Out Loud, a love letter to his namesake musical genre - emo. We talk about how Will got into the emo scene, how Nirvana became his favorite band of all time, what bands he’s tried to get his Top 40 loving partner into, and much more!Listen to MyEmoDiaries’ playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Today Patrick sits down with comedian, actress, and content creator Franchesca Ramsey to build the playlist of her life.Franchesca first made waves with her mega viral hit video S**t White Girls Say to Black Girls in 2012 and has since hosted her own MTV show Decoded, written a memoir, written for TV, acted in shows like Broad City and Superstore, done stand up comedy, and gone viral on social media singing the song I Never Thought the Leopards Would Eat My Face. We talk about her journey, her controversial musical takes, and the songs that make her tick.Listen to Franchesca’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Today Patrick sits down with songwriter and content creator Rod Kim to build the playlist of his life.Rod is a professional songwriter who in his spare time makes hugely popular Tiktok videos on nostalgia for 90s and 00s music. His videos on everyone from Backstreet Boys to Green Day to Rihanna and Shakira have gotten millions of views and hundreds of thousands of followers.On this episode Rod talks about growing up as the only Asian kid in small town Indiana hiding alternative CDs from his parents to becoming a member of the Recording Academy and working as a successful songwriter.Listen to Rod’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Today Patrick sits down with television writer Jen Capra to build the playlist of her life.Jen is a writer who has worked on Sesame Street for over 15 years and was recently nominated for an Emmy for her writing on the show. She is also a content creator on Tiktok and was one of the first people to follow me so it’s extra special to have her on the Guest List.We talk about the music she grew up with, how she became a writer on Sesame Street, and what musical guest she would love to have on.Listen to Jen’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Today Patrick sits down with journalist Larisha Paul to build the playlist of her life. Larisha went from running a One Direction stan account on Twitter to being an in demand freelance writer to now working as a staff writer for Rolling Stone. She specializes in pop music and has written brilliant pieces about everything from Liam Payne’s passing to the rise of what she dubs “Voice Audition Core.” Learn about how Larisha got her start in music journalism, what songs she writes to, and what song she would sing if she ever auditioned for The Voice.Listen to Larisha’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal (missing Eden - Gravity).The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Today Patrick sits down with Denali Foxx, a drag performer who is currently competing on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10, to make the playlist of her life.Denali is not only one of the best drag queens in the world but also an accomplished figure skater and a serious music nerd. She talks about songs she grew up with, songs she loves to skate to, and songs she loves to lip sync to.Listen to Denali’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Today Gabbie from the website New Bands for Old Heads sits down with Patrick to build the playlist of her life.Gabbie is a critic and music curator who is the best around at recommending new music. And if you don’t really listen to new music anymore - don’t worry, that’s Gabbie’s specialty. She looks for music that will scratch the itch in your brain for your favorite 80s and 90s bands. Listen to Gabbie’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Today sportswriter Jeff Pearlman sits down with Patrick to build the playlist of his life.Jeff started writing for Sports Illustrated in 1996 and has since written nine New York Times bestselling books, including The Bad Guys Won about the ‘86 Mets, Sweetness about Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton, and Showtime, the Lakers book that was turned into Winning Time on HBO. He just wrote his first music book - a biography of Tupac Shakur called Only God Can Judge Me - which can be pre-ordered now, so it seemed like the perfect time to talk with him about some of his favorite songs. Listen to Jeff’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

If you’re not from Chicago you might not know about Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, but in this city he is a beloved icon. His videos about Chicago history started going viral on TikTok in 2021 and now he has his own tour company Chicago Mahogany Tours, a YouTube show You Don’t Know Chi, and his own merch that bears his popular slogan “Everything Dope About America Comes From Chicago".Dilla had me over to his office in Auburn Gresham on Chicago’s South Side to do the first ever in person episode of The Guest List. We talked about the songs he grew up with, the songs that remind him of his wife, and the songs his kids have gotten him to listen to.Listen to Dilla’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal. The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Allison Hagendorf joins Patrick Hicks on today’s episode to build the playlist of her life. Allison is the host of The Allison Hagendorf Show on YouTube and is a music journalist keeping alive the traditions of people like Dick Clark, Kurt Loder, and Matt Pinfield. From a career in A&R to being the Global Head of Rock at Spotify, Allison has been a longtime champion of the history and spirit of rock and roll. On this episode we find out some of the songs that shaped her, some of the other genres she loves, and why they call her the “rock star whisperer.”Follow Allison here.Listen to Allison’s playlist on Spotify, Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube.You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

Minneapolis cult legend Mark Mallman joins Patrick to build the playlist of his life. Mark is a renowned musician, with a dozen studio albums to his name and a reputation for marathon live performances. He writes songs for TV including hit shows like Rick & Morty; he’s also a content creator and an author. His memoir The Happiness Playlist, is a brilliant book about grief and the healing power of music. Listen to Mark’s playlist on Spotify (note Molten Light not available on Spotify), Apple Music, or Tidal.The video version of The Guest List with Patrick Hicks is available on Substack and YouTube. You can subscribe to the audio only podcast feed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, or wherever you get podcasts.Please rate and review if you enjoyed the episode!The Guest List with Patrick Hicks was created by Patrick Hicks and Ellie Stathopoulos. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe

I’m really excited to announce a new project I’ve been working on. It’s a video podcast called The Guest List with Patrick Hicks. The first episodes drop next week. In each episode I am sitting down with a guest and together we are going to build a playlist of their life.You will be able to get all of the full episodes here on Substack but you can also listen wherever you get your podcasts and you will be able to listen to the playlists from each guest after every episode! I’ll still be making my regular content but I think this new podcast is going to be really great. I hope you’ll join me for the start of this new adventure! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit patrickhicks.substack.com/subscribe