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
Publicly listed emails
podcast@wfuv.org
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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.
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.
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
I WAS IN THAT BAND! · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
The Mixtape Diaries · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
Love Music More (with Scoobert Doobert) · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners
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The publicly listed email for FUV Live Sessions: podcast@wfuv.org.
Podseeker estimates FUV Live Sessions reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
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.
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
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.
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