On this episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, Derrick and Jeff kick off the new year with an update on what the 2026 season has in store. The guys share news about the show’s move to a Zoom-based format for the foreseeable future, along with a few format changes designed to keep things fresh. While the look may be different, the heart of the podcast remains the same—great conversations and the powerful stories shared by the guests who join the show. Same bat time, same bat place… just a new setup as Derrick and Jeff gear up to book exciting guests and get the season rolling at full speed in the weeks ahead.

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In this packed episode of The Rhythm Section Podcast, hosts Derrick and Jeff kick things off by recapping their Friday night hang at Nashoba’s, where they caught a killer set from their friends in Land/Divided. Derrick also gives a big shout-out to Matt and Jennifer at Supernova Music for coming through in the clutch with some much-needed gear support.

The featured interview spotlights Scott Sudbury—lead guitarist, vocalist, and driving force behind Almost Famous, Famous, Lost 45s, Six Feet Thunder, and The Scott Sudbury Band. Scott walks the guys through the origins of Almost Famous, shares what the Memphis music scene was like “back in the day,” and tells the story of how he first fell in love with music.

From playing in a teenage trio of brothers to performing his first show at an Amro Jam, opening for Tora Tora, and gigging at the iconic Stage Stop under the influence of the legendary Nita Makris, Scott’s journey is packed with history. He also reveals how he began performing with Jimi Jamison, what led him back to writing original music in 2025, how he recorded and produced his debut album Static On My Radio, and how the era of Napster changed the course of his solo career.

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For the feature interview Derrick and Jeff sit down with Ric Chetter and Monica Summerfield from Radio Memphis to dive into the origins of the station and its mission to support local, original music. Ric shares his history at Rock 103, while Monica reflects on Memphis’ thriving independent film scene back in the day. They also reveal the story of how they met, Monica’s first introduction to radio, and the exciting new collaboration with Weapons of Mass Production airing after The Rhythm Section. Plus, they discuss Radio Memphis' shift to non-profit status—and introduce the infamous studio doll, Rosie Palms!

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