Nashville based veteran music producer Tony Mantor’s Almost Live… Nashville podcast takes its listener on a journey through the business of music and entertainment. Following the success and popularity of his top-rated podcast on Autism & Mental Health awareness - Why Not Me? - Mantor hosts thought-provoking conversations and behind-the-scenes stories from various celebrity guests from the world of music, television and entertainment. With more than 30 years as an accomplished music producer based in Nashville, Mantor welcomes a worldly guest list of musicians, actors and entertainers who…
Tony Mantor hosts country artist and songwriter Laura Bryna for a 31-minute conversation centered on her song "Rise" and the personal experiences that shaped it. The episode opens with the core premise: a song written to encourage others became the song Bryna needed during her own hardships. The conversation spans her…
Worth it if you're drawn to country music with emotional depth, interested in how artists process grief through songwriting, or looking for indie artist inspiration and authentic personal narratives.
Tony Mantor interviews members of the Marsh Family, a musical group that rose to viral fame during the COVID-19 lockdown after posting family singing videos from their living room. The episode traces their journey from social media sensation to international recognition, focusing on their transition into original…
Worth it if you're drawn to uplifting stories about family collaboration and artists using platforms for social good, but not if you want technical musical analysis or exclusive behind-the-scenes revelations.
Walter Egan, the artist behind the 1978 hit 'Magnet and Steel,' sits down with host Tony Mantor for a 30-minute conversation covering five decades of music industry experience. The episode promises to explore the untold stories behind his signature song, collaborations with major artists like Stevie Nicks, Lindsey…
Worth it if you're a Walter Egan fan, interested in 1970s-80s music history, or curious about the business side of the music industry from someone who lived it.
Tony Mantor interviews Josie Passantino-Boone and Tina Marie Passantino, founders of the Josie Music Awards, a platform designed to recognize and champion independent musicians globally. The conversation centers on how the awards program emerged from a vision to give unsigned artists the recognition they deserve,…
Worth it if you're an independent musician seeking validation, industry context, or networking insights, or if you're curious about how alternative awards platforms operate.
Tony Mantor interviews Alan Warner, original member of The Foundations, in this 28-minute conversation centered on the band's most famous hit, "Build Me Up Buttercup." Warner recounts how The Foundations formed and their pioneering role as one of the first internationally successful multiracial groups emerging from…
Worth it if you're a fan of The Foundations, "Build Me Up Buttercup," or 1960s soul and pop music history, and enjoy warm, anecdotal interviews with original artists.
Tony Mantor interviews Jamie French, a multi-hyphenate creator who has built careers as a hairstylist, makeup artist, YouTuber, comedian, and emerging singer-songwriter. The episode traces French's journey from beauty influencer to comedy voice with millions of followers, and her recent pivot to Nashville as a…
Worth it if you're a Jamie French fan, interested in creator career paths, or seeking inspiration about reinvention and mental health in creative work.
