Conversations
Conversations with FM2.0’s Don Thatcher is a podcast that dives into the goosebump moments of songs by both classic and emerging rock and country artists. Join Don as he unpacks the emotional and musical magic that makes these tracks unforgettable.
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Friday Mar 28, 2025
Friday Mar 28, 2025
Tyler Reese Tritt joined Dean Baldwin and The Don to discuss her music and life to this point. Being the daughter of country superstar Travis Tritt , she remains grounded in her humility but confident about her own ability. A special moment came when we played the duet she did with her dad of the Patty Smyth / Don Henley Classic "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" and the look her dad gave her in the video is heart melting. We get into her family life and how that plays into her songwriting including what is like to date when you have a protective loving father. Has Tyler Reese ever had her heart broken? Find out. A true entertainer at heart, Tyler Reese tritt has always imagined herself growing up to sing professionally. She first got that chance in 2012 recording the classic Don henley and patty smyth duet, “sometimes love just ain’t enough”, with her father, travis tritt at 14-years-old.
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Bill Leverty is the legendary guitarist for the hit making rock band Firehouse. He joined The Don, Dean Baldwin, Stormy and The Grizz on the first ever FM 2.0 conversation. We talked about goosebump moments in Firehouse songs including Bill doing a guitar riff playthrough of "Shake & Tumble". Bill talks about the challenges of long hair performing in concert. Bill also talks about the song from Journey that gives him absolute goosebumps from a guitar standpoint.