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Send us a text Alexys Dowling is a singer-songwriter from Illinois, now based in Miami. Blending Americana, rock, folk rock, and country, her music offers connection through vulnerability and strength. Her debut EP, For The Better, explores growth and self-reflection and is available on all streaming platforms. A student at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music, she hones her craft through songwriting, live shows, and collaborations. She also fronts the female-led hard rock band Sky...

Send us a text Tucker and Max catch up after their summer break. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smalltalk.pod/

Send us a text Katerina Lomis is a singer/songwriter based in Miami, known for her genre-blending sound and electrifying improvisational style. Since bursting onto the scene in late 2024, she’s quickly built a loyal fanbase with over 253,000 followers on Instagram, 88,000 on TikTok, and 30,000 monthly Spotify listeners. Her music fuses jazz, folk, musical theatre, and pop, often born from spontaneous free-writing sessions that evolve into richly textured songs. Though she initially considered...

Send us a text Christian Robetor is a musician from Miami, FL. He recently graduated from UMiami’s Frost School of Music as a Music Industry Major and plans to pursue a career in music with his band, Further Within. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christian_r._03/ Further Within- https://linktr.ee/furtherwithin#326866284 Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smalltalk.pod/

Send us a text When Frost School student Winston Thayer finished last spring’s Rock Symphonic, the massive student concert blending pop and orchestral music that he co-created and produced, he and the other student musicians were thrilled at what they’d just achieved – a first of its kind event that drew a large, wildly enthusiastic audience to Gusman Concert Hall, and congratulations from faculty and donors. Do it again, they have. Rock Symphonic returns on Tuesday, April 29, with more Frost...

Send us a text Steve Rucker is a drummer who has played and recorded with many artists. His biggest and most well-known act was with the Bee Gees. He appeared on The Tonight Show, Late Night With David Letterman, Oprah Winfrey, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction and a Royal Variety Performance. Rucker appears on the Bee Gees' One Night Only recording and DVD. He is drumset studies director of the Frost School Of Music. Mr. Rucker has ...

Send us a text Eli Lehman is a Pre-med student at the University of Miami from Pittsburgh, PA studying microbiology and immunology. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smalltalk.pod/

Send us a text Miles Mongomery is a current student at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. He is pursuing a degree in music engineering, and his projects include live sound engineering, recording, drumming, music production, video editing, and web design. Jak Delaney is a guitarist at the Frost School of Music, studying music engineering. In his words, he is a “small-town farm boy with big dreams” Jak and Miles are developing a plugin company, Digital Twin Devices", a...

Send us a text Benji Dienstfrey is a guitarist from Louisville, Colorado. He is a Junior at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami and is very active in the South Florida music scene. He plays with the Andrew Mijares band, The John David Warren Band, and MAEVE. He is the guitarist and lead vocalist of the Fiddlehead Folk band, a cross-genre folk trio based out of Frost/ Fiddlehead was recently featured in a masterclass with the GRAMMY and EMMY-winning ensemble Time For Three. Be...

Send us a text Daniel Strange has performed on a variety of the world’s biggest stages from Carnegie Hall to NBC’s The Today Show as well as with critically acclaimed artists representing multiple genres including Jodi Benson, Susan Egan, Michael Feinstein, Ann Hampton Calloway, Jacob Collier, Robert Glasper, Madison Cunningham, Lawrence, Allen Stone, Wyclef Jean, Aaron Parks, folk legend Noel Paul Stookey, Tony award nominees Joshua Henry and Norm Lewis, and Tony award winners Lindsay Mendez...

Send us a text M3LOMANIA is an intimate, three-part group that finds beauty in simplicity and harmony. They strive to emphasize the importance of musicianship, and perform music with care and intention. They work as a team, and unify their sound through friendship and appreciation of each other’s talents. This acoustic trio consists of Hannah Padilla, Amanda Bencomo, and Fritz Sullivan. Follow them @m3lomaniaaa on Instagram and TikTok! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smalltalk....

Send us a text Thomas Motyka is a senior at Webb Institute, where he double majors in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. He is the president of the student organization and facilitates relations between the student body and administration. With an interest in composite structures, Thomas has aided in designing several production yachts and custom boats. Before his jobs in the engineering world, Thomas earned his stripes sailing on a tugboat in Alaska and competed in the 2024 Chicago-M...

Send us a text Buckle up for this one. Jake Baum sits down with the Small Talk hosts for an interesting discussion. Jake Baum is a 21 year-old aspiring sportscaster from Los Angeles and currently a junior at the University of Miami. In addition to broadcasting, he sings with Biscaydence, the university's premier competition acapella group, and he enjoys thick-cut bacon. Jake's Demo Reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6csiARs3aQ Support the show https://www.instagram.com/small...

Send us a text MAEVE joins Max and Tucker on the 11th episode of Small Talk with Max and Tucker. They talk about her recent music video release, and her upcoming EP release. Originally from Massachusetts, now based in Miami, Maeve is a singer, songwriter, and performer whose musical talents span the genres of pop, folk, country & EDM/dance music. MAEVE’s soulful singing brings an uplifting feeling to her music reminding people to not let the downs of life dim your light. She a...

Send us a text John David Warren is a guitarist/singer/songwriter from Duxbury, MA. He is a Junior studying music entrepreneurship at the University of Miami's Frost School of Music. His debut single "Behind Bars" comes out on March 6th, and he is playing a Breaking Sound show at Naomi's Garden on February 27th. Noami's Garden tickets: https://www.tixr.com/groups/breakingsoundmiami/events/breaking-sound-miami-at-naomi-s-garden-02-27-129158?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYzOdykBmWqPEdYfPYCL85lWG...

Send us a text Tucker and Max catch up after Winter break. They discuss the Dark Side of the Rainbow project, snorkeling plans, and the upcoming semester. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smalltalk.pod/

Send us a text Tucker and Max sit down with Dylan McNulty and Leo Brandt to discuss the making and release of their debut album, Pinewood Derby I. The studio burns down. (twice) Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smalltalk.pod/

Send us a text Max and Tucker sit down with musician extraordinaire Jason Fieler for the SmallTalk Holiday Spectacular. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/smalltalk.pod/