Episode 10: An Ode to the Numbers | Jon Snodgrass (Armchair Martian)

What if the numbers in our lives tell the story long before we realize it?

In Episode 10 of CASSINGLES, Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn welcome Jon Snodgrass (Armchair Martian, Drag the River, Scorpios) for a conversation about life on the road, decades in punk rock, songwriting, friendship, and finding meaning in the moments most people overlook.

For Courtney's lesson, we explore how numbers become powerful storytelling tools—dates, ages, addresses, times, statistics, and small details that quietly shape our memories and our writing.

Honest, funny, reflective, and deeply human, Jon reminds us that the best songs—and the best stories—often begin with the smallest details.

The songs that raised us. The lessons that stayed.

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Some lessons are learned with words.

Others are learned through rhythm.

In this episode of CASSINGLES, Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn sit down with drummer Tosh Peterson for a conversation about music, discipline, creativity, and the rhythms that shape our lives.

From finding purpose behind the drum kit to discovering how every beat connects us to something larger, Tosh shares the lessons that have guided his journey as both a musician and a person.

"PATHWAY TO A HEARTBEAT" is a conversation about persistence, passion, and the idea that rhythm is more than keeping time—it's what gives life its pulse.

Guest Teacher: Tosh Peterson

Lesson Theme: Pathway to a Heartbeat

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What makes a great songwriter?

According to Jeff Caudill, it isn't technical perfection or years of experience—it's having the courage to tell the truth.

In this episode of CASSINGLES, Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn sit down with Jeff Caudill (Gameface / Low Coast) for a conversation about creativity, vulnerability, and why songwriting is more accessible than most people believe.

Drawing from decades of writing, recording, and performing, Jeff shares the lessons he's learned about finding your voice, trusting your instincts, and realizing that every meaningful song begins with a single honest idea.

"ANYONE CAN WRITE A SONG" is a reminder that creativity isn't reserved for professionals—it's a language available to anyone willing to listen, reflect, and create.

Guest Teacher: Jeff Caudill (Gameface / Low Coast)

Lesson Theme: Anyone Can Write a Song

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Some songs tell stories.

Some songs help us understand our own.

In this episode of CASSINGLES, Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn sit down with singer-songwriter Kenny Feidler for a conversation about identity, purpose, creativity, and the search for meaning in a complicated world.

Drawing from his experiences as an independent artist and storyteller, Kenny reflects on the lessons hidden within life's biggest questions and the role music plays in helping us navigate uncertainty, growth, and self-discovery.

"THE COSMIC STORY WITHIN" explores the idea that every person is part of something larger than themselves—and that understanding our place in the story may be one of life's greatest pursuits.

Guest Teacher: Kenny Feidler

Lesson Theme: The Cosmic Story Within

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What does it mean to stay human in a world that keeps asking us to move faster?

In Episode 6 of CASSINGLES, Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn welcome acclaimed singer-songwriter Abby Posner for a conversation about creativity, identity, resilience, and the communities we build through music.

Drawing from a career that has crossed genres, stages, and life experiences, Abby reflects on the lessons that have shaped her journey and the power of showing up authentically—even when the path ahead isn't clear.

"WHEN YOU'RE READY" explores finding your voice, trusting your timing, and discovering that the most meaningful connections often begin with a single song.

Guest Teacher: Abby Posner
Lesson Theme: The Art of Staying Human

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What turns a collection of people into a community?

In this episode of CASSINGLES, Chris Margolin and Courtney Dawn sit down with singer-songwriter Will Payne Harrison for a conversation about the power of music to bring people together. From songwriting and performance to the relationships built around shared experiences, Will explores how music creates connection, belonging, and lasting community.

More than just a discussion about songs, this episode dives into the ways music helps us find our people, tell our stories, and build something bigger than ourselves.

🎵 Guest Teacher: Will Payne Harrison
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Because the songs that raise us often teach us the lessons that stay.

Real Life in the Big City

Dave Lake has spent decades making music with Diesel Boy, but the lessons he shares in this conversation reach far beyond punk rock.

In this episode of Cassingles, Dave joins Chris and Courtney Margolin to discuss growing up, finding community, balancing music with everyday responsibilities, and learning how to build a meaningful life without losing sight of who you are.

From the songs that shaped him to the experiences that changed him, Dave reflects on the moments that helped define his journey as a musician, parent, friend, and human being.

Guest Teacher: Dave Lake (Diesel Boy)

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Kevin Seconds (7Seconds) | Punk Rock, Purpose, and the Lessons That Last

What happens when one of punk rock’s most influential voices sits down to talk about growing up, growing older, and staying true to yourself through it all?

This week on CASSINGLES, Chris and Courtney Margolin welcome Kevin Seconds, frontman of 7Seconds, one of the most important and enduring bands in punk rock history.

From the early days of the Reno punk scene to helping shape the straight-edge movement, Kevin reflects on the music that raised him, the community that sustained him, and the lessons he's carried through decades of songwriting, touring, and life. Along the way, he shares stories about finding his voice, navigating change, staying creative, and why authenticity matters more now than ever.

As always, Chris and Courtney connect the conversation back to the classroom, exploring how music teaches resilience, identity, empathy, and the courage to become who you are.

Whether you've been listening to 7Seconds since the beginning or you're discovering Kevin's story for the first time, this conversation is packed with wisdom, humor, and heart.

In this episode:

• The origins of 7Seconds and the Reno punk scene
• Building community through music
• The evolution of punk rock over four decades
• Creativity, aging, and staying inspired
• Lessons learned from life on the road
• Music as a tool for connection and personal growth
• Why authenticity still matters

Guest Teacher: Kevin Seconds
Hosts: Chris Margolin & Courtney Margolin
Podcast: CASSINGLES — Songs That Raised Us. Lessons That Stayed.

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