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FUV Live Sessions

Sam Sumpter, Alisa Ali

Booking Overview

A weekly music interview and live-session show featuring conversations and performances from emerging artists, established musicians, and bands. Agencies can credibly pitch recording artists, songwriters, producers, and touring acts with a current release or distinctive creative story; booking difficulty is medium because the show mixes developing talent with recognized performers.

Metrics

Episodes: 128

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 173.0k subscribers

Instagram: 30.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcast@wfuv.org

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Host

Sam Sumpter - WFUV host and interviewer covering musicians, bands, and their creative work.

Alisa Ali - WFUV host and interviewer covering musicians, albums, and live performances.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recording artists, songwriters, producers, and bands with a current album, notable live performance, touring history, or a distinctive creative perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Released albums, Touring performances, Live studio sessions, Notable collaborations or production work

Recent Guest Discussions

Telehealth - Album Creation, World-building Around A Project, Modern Musicianship, Online Culture, And The Role Of Art.

Niko Kapetan - Creating An Album While Touring, Collaboration With Producer John Congleton, And The Recording Process.

St. Paul & The Broken Bones - The Band’s Evolution, Simple Pleasures, Achieving Artistic Goals, And Live Music As A Spiritual Journey.

José González - Scientific Research And Musical Exploration, Practical Uses Of Artificial Intelligence, And Songwriting In Swedish, Spanish, And English.

Young the Giant - Band Evolution, Expanded Production Responsibilities, Writing Retreats, And The Creative Origins Of An Album.

Recent Topics

Live Music, Music, Songwriting, Music Production, Indie Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Episode 126: Boy Golden

October 19, 2026

Liam Duncan – who makes music as Boy Golden – joined WFUV host Benham Jones in The Bronx to talk about his latest album, Best of Our Possible Lives, how stepping away from producing this project freed him up to focus on the musicianship, what it was like to work with high caliber session musicians on this record, and why the Winnipeg music scene is so special. Songs: New Orleans, Like a Child and Best of Our Possible Lives

Episode 125: IAN SWEET

October 12, 2026

Singer, songwriter and musician Jilian Medford who makes music as IAN SWEET joined WFUV host Sam Sumpter in Studio-A to talk about her latest album, Shiverstruck, how her time living in New York City influenced this project, how this record became a “love letter to bad decisions” and how putting yourself out there authentically can help improve an artist’s confidence. Songs: Criminal Kissing, Jilian and Silver Screen *VOTE FOR OUR SHOW* FUV Live Sessions is a 2026 Signal Awards Finalist...

BONUS Episode 124: Medium Build

October 08, 2026

WFUV host Sam Sumpter met up with Nick Carpenter – who makes music as Medium Build – at Chelsea Studios to talk about his latest album, King of Having Fun, the parallels between organized religion and the music industry, how difficult it can be to get what you want, and why it’s so important for us all to try and tap into childlike play without fear of judgment. Songs: Last Time, In My Gut and King of Having Fun

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
FUV Live Sessions
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How do I get in touch with FUV Live Sessions?

FUV Live Sessions is hosted by Sam Sumpter and Alisa Ali. Its publicly listed email is podcast@wfuv.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for FUV Live Sessions?

The publicly listed email for FUV Live Sessions: podcast@wfuv.org.

How many listeners does FUV Live Sessions have?

Podseeker estimates FUV Live Sessions reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for FUV Live Sessions?

FUV Live Sessions typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Recording artists, songwriters, producers, and bands with a current album, notable live performance, touring history, or a distinctive creative perspective. Common among recent guests: Released albums; Touring performances; Live studio sessions. Recent guests include Telehealth, Niko Kapetan, and St. Paul & The Broken Bones.

How hard is it to get booked on FUV Live Sessions?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does FUV Live Sessions cover?

Recent episodes cover Live Music, Music, Songwriting, Music Production, and Indie Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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