Turn It On

In conversation with guitarist Gaurav Bali.

In conversation with singer-songwriter Rachel Price.

Eric Borash (EBO) has played guitar with The Warren Brothers, Jace Everett, Radney Foster, Hank Williams III, John Fogerty, Eric Church, Kacey Musgraves, Sunny Sweeney, Thomas Rhett and others.
He also makes custom hand-wired guitar amps (ebocustoms.com) used by everyone from Billy Corgan of The Smashing Pumpkins, Rick Nielsen and Tom Peterson of Cheap Trick, Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Vince Gill, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Tom Bukovac, and Willie Nelson to name a few.
MJ and EBO sit down and chat about his illustrious career, finding happiness and gratitude in life, and much, much more.
EBO Customs Guitar Amps

MJ sits down with his friend, 11-time Emmy Award winning documentary filmmaker Nick Nanton to talk about working with Larry King, going on a raid to shut down a sex-trafficking ring in Haiti with special forces operatives for his film "Operation Toussaint", recipes for success and self-improvement, and many other pearls of wisdom.

MJ and Joshua sit down and talk about composer John Williams, creating music for film, holding down odd jobs, Joshua's short film "The Monster" and so much more.

MJ sits down with Lee Turner of Darius Rucker's band and they discuss everything from Lee's early career as a sideman, to landing his longstanding gig with Darius, sobriety, how Lee met his wife, and everything in-between.
Lee Turner on Instagram
2Twenty2 Studios
Tiffany Turner Music
Lyman Guitars
Hailish
Valvetrain Amplifiers

MJ plays his entire full-length record Aurora and tells the stories behind the songs and the making of the album.

MJ and Brian sit down in Brian's home studio in Nashville, TN and discuss his beginnings in Charlottesville, VA, how he ultimately landed the gig with Daughtry for the last 13 years, their mutual love of all things Tom Petty and one of the best Don Henley stories ever told. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road".

The definitive "Greatest Hits" package of TURN IT ON. This episode is a retrospective of everything that has happened since the show started in 2015 with appearances by every guest that has ever been on the podcast. A perfect starting point for new listeners and the ultimate refresher for die-hard fans of the program.

MJ sits down and chats with Jim and Jack Ivins and Hatton Taylor of Nashville-based rock outfit The Ivins. Also another installment of "Stories From The Road".

Jodi Aman (Author, Psychotherapist, Intuitive Counselor, Anxiety Tamer)

Singer-Songwriter Bill Crosby
MJ and Bill chat about their 25 year + friendship, Bill auditioning to play at The Bluebird in Nashville, how he got started writing and performing Children's music and the pitfalls and benefits of living in Nashville. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road".

MJ talks with Brandi and Katie about everything from their beginnings at a songwriting retreat in Hawaii to working with legendary producer Bob Rock, hanging in the studio with Bryan Adams, dealing with “Imposter Syndrome”, touring with Tom Cochrane and everything else in-between. Also, another installment of STORIES FROM THE ROAD.

MJ and Luke chat about Luke's beginnings in music, his experiences on the "Beer Never Broke My Heart" Tour with Jameson Rodgers, LANCO, and Luke Combs so far, fish tacos, finding balance in life and another installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD".

MJ and Gandenberger sit down in a hotel room on the road in Canada and chat about the road, Matt's new role as a father, and all things music. Also, another installment of "STORIES FROM THE ROAD".

Chris Nix returns to the podcast for a third time. He and MJ talk shop about guitars, effects, amps, and all aspects of being a true guitar-nerd. Also, another installment of "Stories From The Road".

MJ and Adam discuss their time touring and playing together, Jameson Rodgers, Veganism, the band Eastland and Texas... "The Best Goddamn Country In The World". Includes another installment of "Stories From The Road", and the song "Our Town" by Adam's band Eastland.

MJ and Kasey talk about playing shows on the road, playing corporate parties, dealing with unruly audience members, and Kasey's time recording at the World Famous Abbey Road Studios in London, among other things. Also, another installment of STORIES FROM THE ROAD.

Turn It On is back! Michael J talks about his podcast hiatus of the last year, discusses the future of the show, gives another installment of "Stories From The Road", and plays the song "Atmosphere" from his latest record "Aurora".

MJ gives the latest installment of "Stories From The Road' and plays his 2016 release Via Maris and tells the stories behind the songs and the making of the record.

MJ and Mark Camire from The Mark Talk podcast talk about the recent tragedy in Las Vegas, gun control, the death of Tom Petty, and the perils of dating in the modern world among other things. It's like one giant "Stories From The Road" installment this time out so buckle up.

Mike Malinin was a member of The Goo Goo Dolls for 19 years. When his tenure with that band ended, he decided to move to Nashville and is now the band leader and drummer for Country Music Legend Tanya Tucker. Michael J and Mike sit down on an outdoor patio at a Starbucks outside of Nashville for a chat and discuss everything from learning how to play Country music to Mike's influences in 80's punk music.

Jeff Coffey has had an incredible first year as lead Tenor vocalist and bassist of legendary band Chicago. Michael talks to Jeff about his experiences from his beginnings as a Trombonist at Disney in Orlando, FL to signing with RCA Records with his former band House Of Dreams, to his subsequent audition and landing the full-time gig with Chicago. Also, the latest installment of "Stories From The Road".
Chicago Official Website
Jeff Coffey Official Website
The Dog Dicer

Ohio native Kaela Kinney has had a very colorful career as a backup singer for Pink, a Britney Spears impersonator, a contemporary Christian artist, and now a modern Country Artist and Entrepreneur. Michael J and Kaela talk about the role of women in popular music, trust issues, and brave internet trolls among many other things.
Kaela Kinney official website
KLA Guitar straps

Michael J talks with Nashville touring and session drummer, Lee Kelley. Lee has played with everyone from Gary Allan, Kendell Marvel, Mark Chessnut, and Loverboy to name a few. He is currently the drummer for Hank Williams Jr.
Lee Kelley Official Website

You may know Jace Everett as the guy who wrote and performed the song "Bad Things" from the hit HBO series True Blood... but he's so much more than just that. In this episode Michael plays the role of both guest and host as this talk is also featured on the latest episode of Jace's podcast, "Nashville Later With Jace Everett". Michael and Jace discuss everything from sobriety, religion, spirituality, music and the importance of having a great Instagram profile.


Jace Everett Official Website

Eric Stuart is an accomplished singer/songwriter who has toured with the likes of Ringo Starr and Peter Frampton among many others. He is also a world famous voice actor who has most notably voiced the characters of Brock and James in Pokemon and Seto Kaiba in the highly anticipated North American feature film release of Yu-Gi-Oh! Michael and Eric bond over their shared experience as adopted individuals and discuss Eric's incredible career in music and voice acting.

Eric Stuart Official Website

MJ becomes the "Interviewee" for a change on the show Street Beatz on OWWR Radio in NYC with DJ Sandra Dee.

MJ and his friend and roommate Mark Camire of the Mark Talk Podcast sit down for one of the most "real" and "off-the-cuff" chats of the podcast so far.

MJ talks with Sister Hazel Keyboardist/Saxophonist Dave LaGrande from a stateroom on The Rock Boat 2017.

Attack of the Mini-sode

In conversation with Nashville-based Singer/Songwriter Sasha Aaron

In conversation with Rich Redmond, drummer for Jason Aldean.

Rich Redmond is an award winning recording and touring drummer based in Nashville and Los Angeles. As an in demand artist, Rich has recorded/toured/performed with:
Jason Aldean, Ludacris, Kelly Clarkson, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Joe Perry, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan, Thompson Square, Eric Church, Deana Carter, Chris Stapleton, Montgomery Gentry, Alabama, John Anderson, Trace Adkins, Keith Urban, Travis Tritt, Emily West, Chris Cornell, Kelsea Ballerini and many others.

In conversation with Josh Paul, bassist for Daughtry

While only in his late 20's, Brandon Ray is already a veteran in the music business. He cut his teeth in touring rock bands going back to when he was only 15 years old. Brandon eventually found his true voice in Country music has been writing songs professionally ever since with some of the biggest writers and artists in the business. Currently signed to Sony/ATV, Red Light Management and CAA, Ray's new single, "American Way" (which recently went to #1 on CMT's 12-pack Countdown) was just released and he is currently touring the US as a support act for some of the top acts in Country music.

Fresh from two shows opening for Martina McBride in NJ and VA, Michael J and Brandon talk shop in a rented Hyundai Sonata on their way back home to Nashville.

MJ goes back into the archives and plays some old radio clips, interviews, and music from his first band Exploding Boy.

In conversation with bassist Vail Johnson, bassist for Kenny G, Stevie Nicks, Herbie Hancock, George Benson, Keb Mo and many others.

In conversation with Indiana based Pop-Country singer/songwriter Corey Cox

In conversation with Indie Rock Artist Caleb Crockett

In conversation with Drummer Mark Poiesz (Tyler Farr, Lindsay Ell, Jon Secada)

In conversation with Nashville touring and session bassist Ryan Madora

In conversation with Nashville touring and session bassist Luis Espaillat (Trace Adkins, Lindsay Ell and others).

In conversation with Keyboardist-Vocalist-Songwriter-Producer Elvio Fernandes of Daughtry.