Pick-Me-Up Podcast

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.

S2 E05: A Tap On The Shoulder (feat. Dominik Dale/June Baby)

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, Dominik Dale/June Baby! In this episode, topics discussed include:
new music and streaming success
the writing process
Google lights and living in the future
The BIG question
The benefits of therapy
Career tips and tricks
Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺
Make sure to keep up to date with the 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 E04: Bowling for Strikes (feat. NEDR)

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 indie singer-songwriter, and producer, NEDR! In this episode, topics discussed include:
the big question
the importance of community and support networks
open conversations, especially in the car!
new music coming
social media as a necessity for "making it"
what the music industry is like to be in
songwriting inspirations
what you should listen to this week
Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's (two rounds this episdode!) and Scenarios 🕺
Make sure to keep up to date with the 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 E03: Kate's Takes 1

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 give her own takes on a massive range of subjects including chocolate paddle pops, puzzles, communication wins and fails, olympic sports to try, embracing washing from the knees down.
Kate also gives a small life, and Songwriting Prize, update, as well as her Song of the Week🕺
Make sure to keep up to date with the 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 E02: Greeted by 100 Puppies (feat. YAGKI)

** This episode touches on some tough topics so if any part of this episode 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 **
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 Sydney-based alt-pop artist, YAGKI! In this episode, topics discussed include:
the big question
what makes music so personal
go-to instruments for writing
the journey through your upbringing
carrying guily while looking after yourself
developing positive mental health
building your own support network
new YAGKI music and music video
the importance of lyrics and stream of consciousness
Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺
Make sure to keep up to date with the 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 E01: Paul McCartney's Leather Jacket (feat. Dan Maher)

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 acclaimed guitarist, musician and producer, Dan Maher! In this episode, topics discussed include:
how he got into music and how he ended up as a guitarist
the hardest part of working in live television
managing egos
memorable moments
the ups and downs of travel
current, and up-and-coming, projects
the big question
the honesty of telling people how you feel
not being available ALL of the time
things that snap him out of a funk
advice for people getting into the industry
Our favourite games are also played, with Top 3's and Scenarios 🕺
Make sure to keep up to date with the 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 Trailer: We're back!

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy! We're excited to be back for Season 2 and have all sorts of wonderful things in store.
In this season you'll hear from new guests, get Kate's Takes on more topics, and Scenarios and Top 3's will be back!
Episode 1, featuring the very humble Dan Maher, will drop on Wednesday 17th July, and you can now keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok @pickmeuppodcast and/or on Instagram @thepickmeuppodcast🕺

S1 E15: Kate's Takes 3 (feat. Nicole Gandy)

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features none other than Kate's sister, and singer-songwriter, Nicole Gandy!
Hear Kate and Nicole give their take on a massive range of subjects from telescopes to scuba diving, the cinnamon challenge to margaritas (the drink and the pizza), bowling to dogs off lead, indoor plant maintenance to pantomimes, Lime bikes to Bridgerton, shopping to eggplant dumplings and Scooby Doo!

S1 E14: I Have An Evil Plan (feat. Kate Gandy & Ali Taylor)

This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features a surprise guest!
In this episode, topics discussed include:
The Songwriting Prize 2024 update
the big question
who are you?
finding your people and storytelling
Almost, Maine
the importance of mental health and experiences
the evolution of the podcast
Our favourite games are played, with Top 3 Vibes and a ridiculous round of Scenarios.
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.

S1 E13: Kate's Takes 2

This week's mini episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, is the second of Kate's Takes!
Hear Kate give her take on a range of subjects from pineapple on pizza, to getting on the Croc train (or maybe not!).
Kate also gives an update on The Songwriting Prize 2024 now that entries have closed.