Earth to Aimee Mayo

If you love funny Southern storytelling like Theo Von and a podcast that feels like comedy, confession, and therapy rolled into one— hit songwriter and bestselling author Aimee Mayo talks about family dysfunction, Southern childhood chaos, fame, trauma, motherhood, marriage, mental health, and all the things people whisper about but never say out loud. The unhinged decisions that made perfect sense at the time. The stuff most people take to the grave, but Aimee talks about into a microphone. Some episodes are just Aimee. Some are guests with stories so wild they feel made up. Either way, every conversation is honest, emotional, and impossible to stop listening to. One minute you are laughing at something you probably should not be laughing at, and the next you feel seen in ways you did not expect. It is about the moments in life that make you say "wait, what?" because the craziest stories are the true ones. For listeners who w

Earth to Aimee Mayo is a comedy podcast hosted by Aimee Mayo, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Aimee Mayo hosts Earth to Aimee Mayo, a comedy show with 20 episodes published.

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  Episode #20

  AI Officially Broke Out. The "Hugging Face" Incident Explained | Earth to Aimee

  Sep 24, 202637 minS1

  AI agents actually created their own language, coordinated THOUSANDS” of employees," and covered their tracks during a test? In this episode of Earth to Aimee, host Aimee Mayo sits down with her husband, songwriter and tech enthusiast Chris Lindsey, to break down the terrifying and fascinating recent developments in artificial intelligence. From the alarming "Hugging Face" rogue agent incident and OpenAI's unreleased models to AI solving millennium-old math problems in hours, Aimee and Chris explore both the apocalyptic risks and the unbelievable breakthroughs heading our way. Are we heading toward 500 years of technological advancement in the next decade, or have we already handed over the keys? In this episode, we talk about: • The "Hugging Face" incident: How AI agents broke out of containment, covered their logs, and formed "The Swarm" • Self-recursive programming: Why humans are no longer the ones coding these frontier models • Deceptive behavior in AI testing: Why models lie when faced with shutdown • The existential risk: Sam Altman’s 10% extinction estimate vs. the race to AGI • Economic shifts, job market disruption, and why young people are pushing back • Why experts like Tristan Harris (Center for Humane Technology) are sounding the alarm Links & Resources Mentioned: • Center for Humane Technology: https://www.humanetech.com/ • Tristan Harris on AI Safety

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  Taylor Swift’s Wedding, Brad Pitt, & How He Discovered Morgan Wallen | Craig Wiseman

  Jul 30, 20261h 28m

  Inside Taylor Swift’s "Willy Wonka wonderful" wedding with Travis Kelce, laughing with Brad Pitt, & brushing shoulders with Paul McCartney! Legendary hitmaker Craig Wiseman (30+ #1 hits, Big Loud co-founder) joins Aimee Mayo to reveal how he signed Morgan Wallen, discovered Florida Georgia Line, and built one of country music’s biggest empires. In this episode of Earth to Aimee: • Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s Wedding: Aimee laughs with Brad Pitt, brushing past Paul McCartney, and the star-studded night • Morgan Wallen & Big Loud: Signing Morgan, HARDY, ERNEST, and taking a chance on house painters FGL (Florida Georgia Line) • Behind the 30 #1 Hits: Writing Tim McGraw’s "Live Like You Were Dying" and "Standing Room Only" • Life & Survival: Surviving open-heart surgery, Nashville gatekeepers, and paying off strangers' Walmart layaways Subscribe to Earth to Aimee for weekly unfiltered conversations with music icons! YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@EarthtoAimeeMayo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aimee.mayo/ TikTok: www.tiktok.com/aimeemayo Spotify / Apple Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/1HHem1eXDSgzIZluC8wXhn?si=5ec675485229450e

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  Episode #16

  How Brandy Clark Wrote Hits for Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves & Won Her First Grammy #16

  Jul 23, 20261h 45mS1

  Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandy Clark joins Aimee Mayo on Earth to Aimee for one of her most honest conversations yet. From writing massive hits for Miranda Lambert and Kacey Musgraves to finally winning her first Grammy after 17 nominations, Brandy shares the stories, heartbreak, and perseverance behind one of country music's most respected careers. In this episode, Brandy opens up about writing "Mama's Broken Heart" for Miranda Lambert, "Follow Your Arrow" for Kacey Musgraves, creating the Tony-nominated Broadway musical Shucked with Shane McAnally, and the advice that kept her going through years of rejection before finally hearing her name called at the Grammy Awards. You'll also hear behind-the-scenes stories about Nashville songwriting, Reba McEntire, Lainey Wilson, Brandi Carlile, Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Kenny Rogers, Rick Springfield, Alanis Morissette, Theo Von, and more. Whether you're a songwriter, country music fan, or simply love hearing the real stories behind legendary careers, this conversation is full of wisdom, humor, and unforgettable moments. In this episode: How Brandy Clark wrote country music's biggest hits Winning her first Grammy after 17 nominations Creating the Broadway hit Shucked ✍️ Nashville songwriting secrets ❤️ Overcoming rejection, grief, and self-doubt Behind-the-scenes stories from country music legends Subscribe for more conversations with the songwriters, artists, and storytellers shaping music and culture. #BrandyClark #CountryMusic #Grammy #Songwriting #Nashville #MirandaLambert #KaceyMusgraves #Shucked #Broadway #AimeeMayo #EarthToAimee #Podcast #MusicPodcast #Songwriter #CountrySongs

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  Episode #15

  We Knew Taylor Swift Before She Was Taylor Swift | Missi Gallimore #15

  Jul 9, 20261h 2mS1

  On this episode of Earth to Aimee, I sit down with legendary Nashville A&R executive Missi Gallimore, who has helped discover, champion, and place more hit songs and Grammy-winning songs than almost anyone in Nashville history. We talk about meeting Taylor Swift before she became Taylor Swift, finding songs like "Live Like You Were Dying" and "Blue Ain't Your Color," the art of spotting a hit, and why great songs still matter more than anything else. Plus stories about Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Lori McKenna, Chris Tompkins, the famous Aimeeland bathroom wall, and what really happens behind the scenes on Music Row. You can hear the split second before a song becomes a hit, but only if you know what to listen for. I’m sitting down with Nashville powerhouse Missy Gallimore, an A&R original with stories that stretch from legendary demo days to the social media driven music business we’re all trying to understand now. We start with a surprisingly emotional tour through the little moments artists leave behind, then jump straight into what it felt like meeting Taylor Swift early, watching her professionalism up close, and recognizing that rare “walks in the room and owns it” charisma. From there, we get honest about how Nashville changed. We talk about the rise of artist written albums, why outside songs got tougher to place, and why Missy still believes the longest careers are built on cutting the best song, period. She breaks down what makes a hit before the charts ever say so: a title that makes you click, a lyric that lands fast, and that gut level replay factor. Missy also tells the real A&R hustle behind songs like Blue Ain’t Your Color and the frantic, competitive moment Live Like You Were Dying got put on hold before it even left the studio. We also dig into modern artist development and why consistency, frequent releases, and social traction now carry massive weight. Missy shares her “superstar pie” of confidence and presence, plus a simple life lesson that applies way beyond music: fear is your enemy, and you’ve got to push through those first seconds of doubt. If you like music industry stories, songwriting craft, and practical career advice, hit subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What’s the last song that made you pull the car over?

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  Episode #14

  Murder Trials, Dirty Cops & Jury Secrets | Criminal Defense Lawyer Marian Fordyce

  Jun 18, 20261h 18mS1

  Murder trial. Dirty cops. Jury secrets. Police interrogation tactics. Reasonable doubt explained. What really happens inside a murder trial? Can police legally lie during an interrogation? And why do criminal defense lawyers tell people to stop talking? In this episode of Earth to Aimee, Aimee Mayo sits down with veteran criminal defense attorney Marian Fordyce for a fascinating conversation about murder trials, jury psychology, police interrogations, reasonable doubt, wrongful accusations, courtroom secrets, addiction, corruption, and the biggest mistakes people make when dealing with law enforcement. From shocking courtroom stories to practical advice that could save you from self-snitching, this episode pulls back the curtain on the criminal justice system like you've never seen before. New episodes every week — subscribe so you never miss one.

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