Hongjoong is in the kitchen! Join Anthony and Jonathan as they sit down with ATEEZ leader Hongjoong - the visionary rapper, producer, songwriter, and creative force helping redefine K-pop on the global stage. Hongjoong opens up about his journey from an aspiring artist who famously mailed demo CDs to KQ Entertainment to leading one of the world’s biggest boy groups. He shares stories about producing music, developing ATEEZ’s distinctive sound and identity, balancing creativity with leadership, and performing for sold-out audiences around the world. Along the way, he reflects on his passion for fashion, his love of art and philanthropy, the group’s remarkable rise from a small company to international success, and what continues to inspire him as both an artist and a leader.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro and catch-up time

03:20 - Theme song and the best intro ever

05:00 - Hongjoong’s love for LA

07:00 - Early life and music beginnings

13:15 - How did Hongjoong become the captain

18:30 - Pressures of being captain

20:30 - Songwriting/production process

26:30 - What inspires Hongjoong

28:30 - Fashion inspiration and collections

32:30 - “BAD” and GOLDEN HOUR: PART.5

35:00 - Love for ATINY

39:00 - Signing off

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@AnthonyGargiula

@JonathanTilkin

@no1likeme8_8

@ateez_official_

Listen and Watch: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/CounterMelodiesPod⁠⁠

The Team:

Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert

Calum Scott is in the kitchen! Join Jonathan and Anthony as they sit down with the chart-topping British singer-songwriter whose soaring vocals and deeply emotional storytelling have made him a global favorite. Calum reflects on his journey from working a regular job in England and auditioning for Britain’s Got Talent to building an international career with massive hits like “Dancing On My Own,” “You Are The Reason,” and “Where Are You Now.” He opens up about the vulnerability behind his music, the pressure and gratitude that came with success, and how embracing honesty in both his songwriting and personal life transformed the way he connects with audiences around the world. Along the way, Calum shares stories from life on tour, collaborating with artists across genres, and finding balance between ambition, heartbreak, and joy while continuing to create music that feels timeless, intimate, and universally human.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro and Catch-up Time

05:00 - Theme song and The Best Intro Ever

07:00 - X Factor and Maroon 5 Cover Band

11:30 - The Push That Changed His Life

14:30 - Britain’s Got Talent Experience

16:45 - Finding His Footing Post-BGT

19:45 - Fighting to Release “You Are The Reason”

22:30 - Showing Up for Fans

24:45 - Christina Perri’s “Wedding Band” Dream

25:45 - Singing at Joe Jonas’ Wedding & More

28:15 - The Avenoir tour

37:30 - Who Calum Would Prank Call

38:45 - Calum’s EDM Side

42:00 - Spotify Billions Club

45:00 - Opening for Ed Sheeran

50:30 - What’s Next

54:00 - Signing off!

Catch Calum’s “Avenoir” Tour! Tickets available at Calumscott.com/Tour

Socials: Follow the hosts and stay connected!

@AnthonyGargiula

@JonathanTilkin

@CalumScott

Listen and Watch: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/CounterMelodiesPod⁠⁠

The Team:

Executive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert

Faouzia is here! Join Anthony and Jonathan as they sit down with the extraordinary Moroccan-Canadian artist Faouzia — a powerhouse vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter whose journey spans from posting covers on YouTube as a teenager to collaborating with global stars like David Guetta and John Legend. Faouzia opens up about growing up in rural Manitoba, learning piano, violin, and guitar, and channeling her multicultural identity into her music, which blends pop, R&B, and cinematic intensity. She walks us through the breakthrough moments of her career — from getting signed to her first record deal and crafting emotive anthems like “Minefields” to working with Kelly Clarkson, competing on Singer and her putting out her ambitious debut album FILM NOIR — and shares the joys, challenges, and lessons of carving out a space that’s 100% her own in the industry.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 - Intro and catch-up time

06:45 - Theme song and the best intro ever

08:30- Embarrassing singing stories

10:30 - Faouzia’s early days

16:30 - Career beginnings

20:00 - Vocal training and influences

23:30 - Songs/projects that changed her life

26:00 - Working with Kelly Clarkson

31:30 - Competing on Singer in China

38:00 - Writing and creating FILM NOIR

48:50 - Signing off!

Stream Faouzia's new album, "FILM NOIR", now!

Socials: Follow the hosts and stay connected!

@AnthonyGargiula

@JonathanTILKIN

@Faouzia

Listen and Watch: https://tinyurl.com/CounterMelodiesPod⁠

The Team:

Exectuive Producer/Showrunner/Editor: Louis Gargiula

Consulting Producer: Renee Colvert