Artists Who Should Have Made It Big :: Ep 9 Circling the Drain Podcast

E9 - Artists Who Should Have Made It Big :: Ep 9 Circling the Drain Podcast

Published: October 22, 2025

Duration: 56:31

Join the Three J's as they dive deep into the music industry's hidden stories, exploring talented artists who were on the brink of stardom but never quite broke through.


Timed Highlights:

[0:05] - Introduction to the podcast and hosts

[0:15] - Discussion of MCA Records' unique artists like Steve Earle and Lyle Lovett

[0:25] - The challenges of country radio in the 1980s

[0:35] - Personal stories of artists who should have been bigger

[0:45] - Behind-the-scenes insights into music industry politics

[0:55] - Memorable encounters with musicians...