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Pretty Good Vibrations

Dan Koch

Booking Overview

This music-analysis interview podcast explores pop, rock, emo, post-hardcore, artists, albums, and the emotional role of music, with recurring guests including working musicians, therapists, psychologists, and knowledgeable scene participants. Agencies could credibly pitch musicians, songwriters, producers, music historians, and mental-health professionals with relevant music expertise; booking difficulty is low because the show regularly features accessible professionals and personal contacts rather than highly prominent public figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 101

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 6.2k followers

Page updated: Nov 11, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Dan Koch - Podcast host and professional musician who has worked as a songwriter for the emo-pop band Sherwood and as a commercial composer since 2012. He also hosts You Have Permission.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Working musicians, band members, therapists, psychologists, and knowledgeable participants in emo, rock, and post-hardcore music scenes.
Required Achievements:  
Professional music performance or songwriting experience, Professional mental-health or psychology credentials, Substantial knowledge of emo, rock, or post-hardcore music

Recent Guest Discussions

Devin Shelton - The Writing, Recording, And Touring Phases Of Professional Musician Life.

Thomas Cho - Underoath, Emo, Heavy Music, Adolescent Emotion, And Psychological Responses To Music.

Daryl Van Tongeren - Dashboard Confessional, 2000s Emo, And The Emotional Meaning Of Music.

Jed Payne - Brand New And The Song "jesus Christ" Within The Emo And Post-hardcore Canon.

Chris White - Blink-182, Humor And Adolescent Angst, Grief, Depression, Dark Lyrics, Music Production, And Emotional Healing.

Recent Topics

Music, Popular Music, Emo, Rock Music, Songwriting

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Pretty Good Vibrations
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The Album Cycle: Medium Build

October 20, 2026

** Telehealth therapy with Dan in 43 US states: dankochclients (at) gmail.com ** I'm back with another Album Cycle episode, focusing on the highs and lows of the three main phases of professional musician life: writing, recording, and performing or touring. Nick Carpenter, aka Medium Build, an Alaska-born indie Americana singer-songwriter, is my guest today. His new record, King of Having Fun, is out now. "I'm really asking myself, 'Why are you here? Who are you? What's going on outside...

The Album Cycle: Emery

September 08, 2026

** Telehealth therapy with Dan in 43 US states: dankochclients (at) gmail.com ** I am back with another Album Cycle episode, focusing on the high's and low's of the three main phases of professional musician life: writing, recording, and performing or touring. Bassist Devin Shelton of the post-hardcore band Emery is my guest today. "You have to write quicker, you have to record quicker, you have to get on the road and tour. It's like everything becomes a part of a cog in the wheel of th...

Underoath - "Young and Aspiring" (The Emo Diaries)

June 23, 2026

** Telehealth therapy with Dan in 43 US states: dankochclients (at) gmail.com ** After a long absence, I finally edited the most recent recording of an Emo Diaries episode -- my apologies, especially to Thomas! I'm joined by fellow therapist Thomas Cho for another Emo Diaries, a segment-based show that gets in its feelings about one great emo song per episode. This week, it's one of the all-time album openers in heavy music: "Young and Aspiring" by Florida Exvangelical poster boys Underoath...

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Frequently asked questions

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Pretty Good Vibrations
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How do I get in touch with Pretty Good Vibrations?

Pretty Good Vibrations is hosted by Dan Koch. Its publicly listed email is prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com. 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 Pretty Good Vibrations?

The publicly listed email for Pretty Good Vibrations: prettygoodvibrationspodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Pretty Good Vibrations have?

Podseeker estimates Pretty Good Vibrations reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Pretty Good Vibrations?

Pretty Good Vibrations typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Working musicians, band members, therapists, psychologists, and knowledgeable participants in emo, rock, and post-hardcore music scenes. Common among recent guests: Professional music performance or songwriting experience; Professional mental-health or psychology credentials; Substantial knowledge of emo, rock, or post-hardcore music. Recent guests include Devin Shelton, Thomas Cho, and Daryl Van Tongeren.

How hard is it to get booked on Pretty Good Vibrations?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Pretty Good Vibrations cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Popular Music, Emo, Rock Music, and Songwriting. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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