The Positive Psychology of Pop Music
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The Positive Psychology of Pop Music
Join October Ryan (formerly Wesley Ryan) as she interviews your favorite artists and explores their favorite songs and the positive messages in their music and lives!
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66 episodes
98 - Marie Miller on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
This moving singer/songwriter shares her personal musical journey, the artists who've shaped her life, and the stories behind her own amazing tunes! F...
97 - Mark Aaron James on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Just in time for the digital release of Justice League, the mighty Mark Aaron James talks about his pop culture phenomenon "Aquaman's Lament", his inc...
96 - Eric Himan on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Super talented singer/songwriter Eric Himan chats with Wesley Ryan about the power of the album, the rediscovery of our passions, and the incredible m...
95 - Melinda Doolittle on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
The immensely talented and inspiring Melinda Doolittle shares details on her upcoming new music, her Britney Spears cover with Postmodern Jukebox, her...
94 - S Club on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
S Club's Tina Barrett chats all things S Club 7, her musical inspirations, and her BRAND NEW MUSIC with Jo O'Meara and Bradley McIntosh as S Club 3! F...
Jen Lilley on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Join incredibly talented actress and singer Jen Lilley as she discusses her return to Days of our Lives, her past and future musical endeavors, and he...
Love and Theft on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Love and Theft's Stephen Barker Liles opens up to Wesley Ryan about his mother's battle with ALS, and the two discuss the power of positive thinking,...
91 - Malynda Hale on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
The ridiculously talented and incredibly inspiring Malynda Hale shares some of her most uplifting songs as we chat about combatting homophobia, ending...
90 - Levi Kreis on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music
Tony award winning singer, actor, and all around nice guy Levi Kreis chats with Wesley Ryan about the power of theater, his moving takes on some Broad...
89 - After 7 on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
R&B royalty After 7 is back with a brand new album! Kevon Edmonds and Keith Mitchell join Wesley Ryan to chat about the new tracks, the stories behind...
88 - Paula Cole on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
The one and only Paula Cole chats with Wesley Ryan about her new album Ballads, the importance of calling out hatred and violence, and the significanc...
The Weepies on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
The Weepies' Steve Tannen shares the incredible story of how he and Deb Talan came together to form a musical and lifelong bond like no other. Join us...
Ryan Lambert on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Wesley Ryan chats with his childhood hero about all things Kids Incorporated, Monster Squad, 80s pop culture, and all of his latest projects. And ther...
Sophie B. Hawkins on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
In one of the most insightful episodes yet, the immensely inspiring Sophie B. Hawkins shares her thoughts on love, life, and the uplifting power of mu...
Billy Gilman on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
The incredible Billy Gilman chats with Wesley Ryan about his inspiring journey from child country star to openly gay Voice superstar poised to take ov...
Matt Alber on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
In the episode I'm the proudest to share, inspiring singer/songwriter Matt Alber shares his beautiful music, the importance of vocally supporting LGBT...
Gloria Loring on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
The legendary Gloria Loring talks to Wesley Ryan about her time on Days of our Lives, her impressive 30 year music career, and the inspiring journey s...
Jon McLaughlin on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
His music has literally saved lives. How do I know? Because it helped save mine. Join me as I chat with the incredible Jon McLaughlin about equality,...
Tiffany on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
In a very special episode, Wesley Ryan chats with the ridiculously talented and super sweet Tiffany about her early pop classics and the amazing singe...
Lifehouse on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Join Wesley Ryan as he chats with Lifehouse's Jason Wade and Bryce Soderberg about their new greatest hits collection, their current nationwide tour w...
LFO on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Wesley Ryan chats with LFO's Devin Lima about creating new music and honoring the late Rich Cronin on LFO's brand new tour, as well as some of the mus...
Michelle Branch on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Super talented singer/songwriter Michelle Branch chats with Wesley Ryan about her new album Hopeless Romantic, the most meaningful songs she's ever wr...
Joshua Radin on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Singer/songwriter/musician and all-around nice guy Joshua Radin chats with Wesley Ryan about defining love, bringing Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Ros...
Love+War on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Love+War's Coury Palermo chats with Wesley Ryan about their brand new album 9 Lives, dishes on his personal musical inspirations, and debuts a never b...
Chasen Hampton on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Wesley Ryan chats with Chasen Hampton about his days in the Mickey Mouse Club, his favorite tracks from his Party days, and the songs and artists that...
Deedee Magno Hall on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Alright fans of The Party, The Mickey Mouse Club, and Steven Universe...the ever-inspiring Deedee Magno Hall shares her favorite songs from Whitney, M...
Damon Pampolina on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
A special month long celebration of THE PARTY kicks off as singer, dancer, heartthrob, and all around nice guy Damon Pampolina chats with Wesley Ryan...
Elliott Yamin on the Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Check out Elliott's new hit single with Sanjoy and hear what he was to say about his time on American Idol and the music that's inspired his life and...
Tara Kemp on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
She gave us 90s mega-hits "Hold You Tight" and "Piece of my Heart", but the music and messages Tara Kemp shared with Wesley Ryan were some of the most...
Jennifer Paige on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music!
Super talented singer/songwriter Jennifer Paige shares songs and stories from her brand new album Starflower and chats with Wesley Ryan about the song...
Love and Theft on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music! - Episode 66
Inspiring and incredibly talented country duo Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson share their musical inspirations as Wesley Ryan plays some of th...
Shanice on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music! - Episode 65
The legendary Shanice dishes on her biggest hits, the music that's inspired her life, and her collaborations with Michael Jackson, Jon Secada, and mor...
Secret Garden on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music! - Episode 64
Secret Garden's Fionnuala Sherry shares her inspiring story of recovery, the songs that have inspired her life, and the positive messages in her own m...
Lindsey Alley on The Positive Psychology of Pop Music! - Episode 63
Mickey Mouse Club alum Lindsey Alley shares the details on her hilarious cabaret show, the music that's inspired her life, and some very entertaining...
En Vogue - Season 3: Episode 62
En Vogue's Cindy Herron-Braggs chats with Wesley Ryan about discrimination, coping skills, and more positive messages found in the best music of EN VO...
Billy Flynn - Season 3: Episode 61
Days of Our Lives' Billy Flynn chats with Wesley Ryan about the most important music in his life and the positive impact it can have on us all. Check...
Gina Comparetto - Season 3: Episode 60
Wesley Ryan chats with actress Gina Comparetto about her favorite musical inspirations and the positive messages within them! Check out more at thepos...
Delious Kennedy - Season 3: Episode 58
New episode featuring All 4 One's Delious Kennedy! Hear him chat about the I Love the 90s Tour, his musical inspirations, and his brand new show "Flas...
Stefanie Fair - Season 3: Episode 57
You know her from Wild Orchid and Bravo's There Goes the Motherhood, but you don't know the true awesomeness of Stefanie Fair until you hear her lates...
O-Town - Season 3: Episode 56
Wesley Ryan interviews the guys of O-Town about their latest music, their mighty fans, and their musical inspirations. For more episodes, head to thep...