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Wheels Off with Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller

Booking Overview

An interview podcast focused on the creative life, songwriting, and the professional realities of making music, it typically features external musicians and other established creators including writers, artists, actors, and comedians. Suitable pitches include musicians with notable releases or tours, authors and filmmakers with substantial creative work, and creative professionals who can discuss process, career turning points, or industry challenges; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 258

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 2.8k subscribers

Instagram: 37.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kirsten@studiokairos.co

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Host

Rhett Miller - Musician, songwriter, and frontman of the alternative-country band Old 97's.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Established musicians, songwriters, writers, artists, actors, comedians, and other creators with a substantial body of work, notable releases or projects, meaningful touring or industry experience, or recognized professional achievements.
Required Achievements:  
Critically recognized albums or creative projects, Notable tours and performances, Awards, fellowships, or major industry recognition, Film, television, podcast, or soundtrack credits, Leadership of an independent creative business or label

Recent Guest Discussions

Hrishikesh Hirway - Songwriting, Co-writing, Returning To Music After Years Away, Podcasting, Creative Comparison, And Composing During The Pandemic.

Caleb Caudle - His Album Heavy Thrill, Building An Independent Record Label, Recording At Cash Cabin, Alt-country Songwriting, Touring Burnout, And Sobriety.

Kishi Bashi - The 10th Anniversary Of Sonderlust, Creative Growth, Touring, Songwriting, Jazz Training, Boredom, Nature, And Surfing As Inspiration.

Jobi Riccio - Finding Her Musical Voice, Moving From Bluegrass To Indie Rock, Imposter Syndrome, Climate Activism, And Performing Solo.

Jim Ward - His New Sparta Record, Punk-rock Roots, Songwriting, Co-writing, Guitar Tone, Recording Equipment, And Creative Process.

Recent Topics

Music, Songwriting, Creative Process, Touring, Independent Music

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Wheels Off with Rhett Miller
:

Lily Meola on Songwriting and Her Debut Album Lucky to Be

October 13, 2026

Singer-songwriter Lily Meola joins Rhett to talk about her debut album, Lucky to Be. She's been singing for a living since her first paid gig at age 10, but for years she was certain songwriting wasn't for her. Lily talks about the people who changed her mind, including a Nashville writer who tracked her down through a YouTube video. She also discusses the long road to recording her debut album, including a year-long hunt to clear a sample from an old Western for her opener, "Sleeping With My...

Eric D. Johnson on Fruit Bats, Bonny Light Horseman, and Songwriting

September 29, 2026

Eric D. Johnson has spent over a decade making records as Fruit Bats, and more recently as one-third of Bonny Light Horseman alongside Anaïs Mitchell and Josh Kaufman. He joins Rhett to talk about why coming up in the indie rock world of late-’90s Chicago was a gift, why the calm in his music isn’t quite what it seems, and the question every songwriter wrestles with: how do you know when a song is finished? The new Fruit Bats album is out now. Follow Eric @fruitbats Follow Rhett @rhettmill...

Hrishikesh Hirway on songwriting, co-writing, and returning to music

September 15, 2026

Rhett sits down with Hrishikesh Hirway — creator, host, and executive producer of Song Exploder, the podcast where musicians break down how their songs came together — for a rare turn on the other side of the microphone. Hrishi recently returned to making music after years away with his new album, In the Last Hour of Light, and he and Rhett dig into what pulled him from songwriting into podcasting, the difference between hustle and talent, the mental math of comparing yourself to the artists ...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Wheels Off with Rhett Miller
:

How do I get in touch with Wheels Off with Rhett Miller?

Wheels Off with Rhett Miller is hosted by Rhett Miller. Its publicly listed email is kirsten@studiokairos.co. 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 Wheels Off with Rhett Miller?

The publicly listed email for Wheels Off with Rhett Miller: kirsten@studiokairos.co.

How many listeners does Wheels Off with Rhett Miller have?

Podseeker estimates Wheels Off with Rhett Miller reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Wheels Off with Rhett Miller?

Wheels Off with Rhett Miller typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established musicians, songwriters, writers, artists, actors, comedians, and other creators with a substantial body of work, notable releases or projects, meaningful touring or industry experience, or recognized professional achievements. Common among recent guests: Critically recognized albums or creative projects; Notable tours and performances; Awards, fellowships, or major industry recognition. Recent guests include Hrishikesh Hirway, Caleb Caudle, and Kishi Bashi.

How hard is it to get booked on Wheels Off with Rhett Miller?

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

What topics does Wheels Off with Rhett Miller cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Songwriting, Creative Process, Touring, and Independent Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kirsten@studiokairos.co

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