River of Suck

Andy Reiner

andyreinerfiddle@gmail.com

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Booking Overview

A conversational interview show focused on confidence, self-doubt, resilience, and personal growth, featuring primarily accomplished musicians and music educators with occasional broader expert perspectives. Agencies could credibly pitch established or rising musicians, creative professionals, educators, and specialists with candid, experience-based insights on overcoming obstacles; booking difficulty is medium because the show has featured recognized performers but also draws on personal and event-based relationships.

Metrics

Episodes: 38

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Contact Information

andyreinerfiddle@gmail.com

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Host

Andy Reiner - Musician and educator who hosts candid conversations about creative challenges, confidence, self-doubt, and personal growth.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Accomplished musicians, music educators, and creative professionals with recognized expertise and firsthand experience navigating artistic obstacles, confidence challenges, or career development.
Required Achievements:  
Established performance careers, Teaching or educational expertise, Recognition within a musical or creative field, Distinctive experience overcoming professional or artistic challenges

Recent Guest Discussions

Rob Flax - Experimentation, Brain-based Strategies, Talent Myths, Social Media And Identity, And The Value Of Creative Exploration

Mimi Rabson - Musical Curiosity, Genre-crossing, Teaching, Authentic Connection, And Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

Melody Walker - Songwriting, Sexism In Bluegrass, Industry Resilience, Creative Boundaries, Collaboration, And Taking Unconventional Risks

Darol Anger - Musical Technique, Pushing Creative Limits, Long-term Artistic Development, And Overcoming Challenges

Jacob Jolliff - Bluegrass And Jazz, Musical Development, Listening, Creative Goals, And Productive Experimentation

Recent Topics

Resilience, Music, Personal Growth, Self Improvement

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
River of Suck
:

38 - Rob Flax - Ignition Moments, C.O.G.I.A.D., and Digging Ditches and Wells Like A Confused Squirrel Trying to Burrow to the Delta

June 20, 2026

Longtime friends Andy Reiner and Rob Flax discuss their intertwined lives as they swim through the River of Suck.  With an eye towards research-based brain strategies, Rob inspires us to try new things with his C.O.G.I.A.D. philosophy.  Together, they examine tough subjects like the impact of social media on identity and the myths of "talent."  Stick around til the end for an improvised electric violin piece and a spirited debate on the origin of a mystery melody.  Which ending is the real en...

37 - Mimi Rabson - Curiosity Is Driving Me

August 27, 2025

Mimi Robson, the renowned string virtuoso and educator, joins host Andy in episode 37 of the "River of Suck" podcast, recorded live at Fiddle Hill Online. Mimi recounts her evolution as an adventurous explorer of musical genres, championing curiosity, joy, and authentic connection as the heartbeats of her artistry. Their lively conversation delves into Mimi's dynamic teaching philosophy, the thrill of crossing stylistic boundaries, and the art of transforming obstacles into gateways for growt...

36 - Melody Walker - Do Your Worst Idea!

March 04, 2024

"What if everything just turns out ok?"  Visit with Nashville songwriter Melody Walker in this latest episode of River of Suck podcast with an ear to the challenges of being a musician in a changing world.  Join the conversation as Melody shares insights on songwriting, addresses sexism in the bluegrass scene, and discusses maintaining boundaries and resilience in the industry.  Hear about the formation of 'Bertha,' a Grateful Dead cover band in drag, and of the dark side of TikTok. With a ca...

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