A group of strangers belting out “so good” in Sweet Caroline. Friends reminiscing about a song from their high school years. That special look a couple shares when their wedding song plays unexpectedly. The amazing feeling when a song perfectly encapsulates the complexities and nuances of everything you’re feeling. Music has the ability to transform, transport, and transfix us… but what inspires someone to write a song?

In our latest episode, Cristina sits down with Ryan Breen to talk about his experience as a musician – everything from composing the instrumentals to finding the right lyric. Tune in to hear Ryan discuss music’s powerful ability to heal and the cathartic process of writing.

**DISCLAIMER** This episode covers topics of mental health. If you, or someone you know is struggling, please seek support. Call/Text 988 or visit: https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/tools-resources/

Links From Today's Episode

Vapid Mansion: STREAM NOW

Instagram: Ryan Breen │ Vapid Mansion │ Mayonnaise The Kitty

Phoenix Oasis Press: phoenixoasispress.com

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And to think you heard it on the POP In Podcast.

Join Cristina Scobee as she talks to Eric Sellen about what happens when a story asks to be told, and chooses you to be its voice. Explore the difference between the art of non-fiction and fiction. And most importantly, the power of observing the world around you.

Links From Today's Episode

Phoenix Oasis Press: phoenixoasispress.com

Eric Sellen: LinkedIn

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See Elaine LIVE! at The Womack: February 22nd at 8pm

What do cancer and comedy have in common? More than you might think. In today’s episode, Cristina and Michelle talk with Elaine Price-Lockridge, a comedian and memoirist with stage IV metastatic breast cancer. Find out how comedy can help open the door to difficult conversations. Get ready to laugh along with Elaine and her "killer tits."

**Disclaimer: this episode contains moments of strong language**

Links From Today's Episode

Stand Up at The Womack: February 22nd at 8pm

Phoenix Oasis Press: phoenixoasispress.com

Elaine Price-Lockridge: lainbee2

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We’ve probably all heard the term “writer’s block,” but is it just something made up, or do writers really experience a neurological affliction that prohibits them from writing? And once you’ve been bitten by the writer’s block bug, how can you combat its pesky effects? 

In today’s episode, Cristina and Michelle will search for the answers by sharing their own experiences and by examining John Dufresne’s book, “The Lie That Tells a Truth.”

Links From Today's Episode

Michelle Conde: OhJustMichelle

Phoenix Oasis Press: phoenixoasispress.com

John Dufresne: The Lie That Tells a Truth

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Welcome to the launch of POP In: A Writer's Oasis! We believe everyone has a story to tell and that story goes beyond the page. This podcast was created to not only give writers a chance to share their work, but to also share a bit about themselves.

Get ready in 3...2...1...

Links From Today's Episode

Sue Fulton: SDFulton.com

Tracy Skochil: Tracy.Skochil.Author

Phoenix Oasis Press: phoenixoasispress.com

Shut Up & Write: Meetup

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