Pick-Me-Up Podcast

S2 E15: Kate's Takes - Season 2 Finale

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!
Kate's Takes are here for the Season 2 Finale! Hear Kate give her own takes on a range of subjects that are all food/drink themed (which is definitely a favourite theme of the show!)
Kate also gives The Songwriting Prize 2024 Grand Final wrap up🕺
Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram, and we'll see you next year for Season 3!
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

S2 E14: Charcuterie Boards (feat. Chrissy McHugh)

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!
This week's episode of the podcast features music video producer, manager, and Dreamscape Creative Agency owner; Chrissy McHugh! In this episode, topics discussed include:
What's happening now
The origins of Dreamscape Creative Agency
The best things about working in production
Favourite projects to work on
The BIG question
Reasons for being a Listen Up Music Ambassador
Being a 'list person' to hold yourself accountable
Little wins to set yourself up for the day
Significant turning points in your life
Putting tools in place to help with mental health
First impressions and judging people harshly
Giving things time to make a difference
What good community and networks can do for you
Steps to ensure spaces are safe when creating work on tough topics
Juggling other people's mental health alongside your own
The worst word in the world
Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺
You can find Chrissy on Instagram, and also Dreamscape Creative Agency.
Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on TikTok and/or Instagram.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

S2 E13: Personality of the Year (feat. LAU)

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!
This week's episode of the podcast features pop/dance artist, LAU! In this episode, topics discussed include:
Intro and new music
Authenticity and finding yourself
Biggest learning experience from The Voice
Different writing processesand working with interesting people
Do gingers have more fun?
Dogs and proetcting your mental health
Using music as an escape
Tough times at school
Finding your spot in the music industry
Pressures of the industry on mental health
The ups and downs of social media
Being careful about what you put online
The making of the 'Supernova' video
New song 'Devil I Know'
Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺
You can find Yasmina on Instagram, TikTok or on Spotify.
Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on TikTok and/or Instagram.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

S2 E12: Snake On The Couch (feat. Yasmina Sadiki)

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!
This week's episode of the podast features jazz and neo-soul independent artist, Yasmina Sadiki! In this episode, topics discussed include:
Intro and the BIG question
Biggest influence in music
The songwriting process
Freestyling and improvisation
New music and band love ❤️
Sharing tough times through song
Things to do to look after your mental health
The importance of nurturing friendships
Pressures of the music industry
The hardest thing about being an independent artist
Best piece of advice to give
Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺
You can find Yasmina on Instagram, TikTok or on Spotify.
Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on TikTok and/or Instagram.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

S2 E11: Giving "Adam Sandler" (feat. Tina Rez)

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!
This week's episode of the podast features dark pop artist, Tina Rez! In this episode, topics discussed include:
Intro and The BIG Question
New Music and the writing process
Favourite songs to perform
Visualizers vs. Music Videos
The investment needed as an independent artist
Finding yourself as an artist
Inspired by your younger self
Being a female in the music industry
The bond between Producer and Artist
Giving "Adam Sandler"
The "washed my hair" compliment
Maintaining an artist image
Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺
You can find Tina on Instagram, TikTok or on Spotify.
Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on TikTok and/or Instagram.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

S2 E10: Teeth Whitening (feat. Jordan Leonard)

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!
This week's episode of the podast features producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Jordan Leonard! In this episode, topics discussed include:
Getting into music
The BIG question
Giving artists the vision that they want
The production process
Career highlights
Challenges of being in the music industry
Imposter syndrome
The importance of friendships in the industry
Being a part of a growing community
The importance of mental health and looking after it
Getting out to live shows
Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺
You can find Jess on Instagram or on his Website.
Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

S2 E09: PSA

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!
"It's been a week everyone, it's been a week." Kate's not wrong, and you can hear all about it and why this episode is not part of our regular programming!
Kate also gives her new music favourites :)
Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on Instagram and/or Tik Tok.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

S2 E08: Kate's Takes 2 (feat. Ali Taylor)

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!
Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate, and Ali this week, give their own take on a wide range of subjects including afternoon naps, hilarious thoughts on nectarines (and many other fruits!), a very in-depth look at lettuce/san choy bao, putting your chair back during a flight, things to do when you're stuck in traffic, brushing your teeth pre, during or post-shower, breakfast food for dinner and separating laundry or putting it all in together.
We also can't resist playing Scenarios🕺
Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

S2 E07: Plot Twist

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!
This week's episode of the podast features a plot twist, with a previous guest returning. In a Pick-Me-Up Podcast first, this is also the first in a two-part episode. In this part, topics discussed include:
the BIG question
a guide to safe language
Also, one of our favourite games takes a unique twist, and the other will be played in Part 2 🕺
Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

S2 E06: Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum (feat. Jess Macc)

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!
This week's episode of the podast features producer, and singer-songwriter, Jess Macc! In this episode, topics discussed include:
new music
the BIG question
the stress of being a creative
the album writing process
laughing more than you work
the importance of finding the right people
the LOVE for 'Nashville'
looking after your mental health
music as a vessel for joy
PTSD and the impacts of trauma
advice from personal experiences
Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺
You can find Jess on Instagram, Spotify or her Website.
Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram.
If any part of the podcast brings up tough emotions for you, there are resources on the Listen Up Music website. If you need any further support, at any time, please contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.