About this episode
Today’s guest is a genre-defying vocal powerhouse who’s been taking the music world by storm. Raised in the South with a love for soul, country, R&B, and rock, he blended these influences into an unmistakable style that’s all his own. With a voice that’s as powerful as it is emotive, he doesn’t just sing—he connects, turning raw, soulful covers into hits and proving he’s more than just a voice. He’s a true artist and songwriter who’s crafted songs about love, loss, and everything in between, resonating with millions around the world. Oh, and did we mention he’s one of the nicest guys you’ll ever meet? If you haven’t heard his music yet, trust us, you’ll want to. And the writer is... Teddy Swims Timestamp | Chapter Title 00:00 | Quick Message from Our Sponsor 01:43 | Meet Your Host: Ross Golan 02:39 | Teddy Swims: From Georgia to Global 03:30 | Leaving Football Behind for Music 08:00 | Finding His Voice Through Theater 12:30 | Tattoos, Identity, and Early Reinvention 17:00 | First Bands, Bad Songs, and Growing Up 21:50 | Sponsor Break 22:00 | The Dark Side of Touring and Mental Health 26:30 | Why Teddy Started Therapy (and How It Changed Him) 31:00 | Songwriting Camps, Magic, and the "Elf Theory" 35:30 | How Teddy Learned to Choose Songs Like a Pro 40:00 | The Origin of "Teddy Swims" (and a Crazy Early Tour) 44:00 | How Covers Blew Up Teddy’s Career During the Pandemic 47:00 | Signing with Warner: Building a Real Career 50:00 | Losing Faith, Rebuilding, and Finding His Sound 53:00 | Breaking Out with "Lose Control" 56:00 | What It Takes to Really Make It (Lessons Learned) 58:00 | 5 for 5: Teddy Swims Rapid Fire Q&A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.