Pick-Me-Up Podcast

Pick-Me-Up Podcast

Pick-Me-Up Podcast; The new, weekly, podcast hosted by Kate Gandy. Proudly presented by Listen Up Music and brought to you by Audio Technica.

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May 20, 2025 53 mins

Welcome to the Season 3 finale of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features Sydney-based producer, songwriter, and founder of Obseen Productions; James Guido. In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • Working on the Tierney Bros album, remotely and in Las Vegas
  • The cost of pressing vinyl
  • How James approaches a session
  • Bringing ...
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Welcome back to Season 3 of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features our traditional mid-season check-in with Listen Up Music CEO; Ali Taylor. In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • Filaments and elements
  • The BIG question
  • an update on all things Listen Up Music
  • the unique start to the year
  • The Songwriting Prize entries and ...
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Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate, and Ali this week, give their own take on a HUGE range of subjects including:

  • cats or dogs
  • fish as pets
  • cheese on Jatz + optional gherkin
  • jumper or a hoodie
  • slippers (and "having a fall")
  • sleeping with socks on
  • burger ingredients on a pizza
  • electronic bikes vs. traditional bikes
  • we...
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Welcome back to Season 3 of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features brothers, Harry and Connor, aka LamBros. In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • Busking origin story and being ratted out
  • New single 'Convenient'
  • Interesting inspiration for the new single
  • The "brother element" in writing
  • Challenges of translating live sho...
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Welcome back to Season 3 of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features her sister, Sydney-based indie-rock sad girl; Nicole Gandy! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • Her new single 'You Wouldn't Ask' and the songwriting process.
  • Working on her debut album
  • Finding a co-writer or producer that works with her well
  • The challe...
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Welcome back to Season 3 of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features artist, singer-songwriter, and boss bitch; Kynthia! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • The meaning behind her incredible animation for 'Collateral Damage'.
  • Collaboration on the project, and the nominations and wins in London.
  • The impact of war.
  • Her upc...
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Welcome back to Season 3 of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features singer-songwriter, and Listen Up Music Chair; Amy Vee! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • All the musical spheres that Amy works within
  • The process of songwriting
  • Working with her favourite producer and magic in the studio
  • Releasing her live album
  • The ...
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March 18, 2025 5 mins

Welcome to Season 3 of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

Join us for a sneak peak of everything that Season 3 has in store for you as we bring back the good vibes and the weekly pick-me-up that you need🕺

Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram to hear the latest news, and see those all-important Scenarios photos!

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November 12, 2024 10 mins

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

Kate's Takes are here for the Season 2 Finale! Hear Kate give her own takes on a range of subjects that are all food/drink themed (which is definitely a favourite theme of the show!)

Kate also gives The Songwriting Prize 2024 Grand Final wrap up🕺

Make sure to keep up to date with the podcast on Tik Tok and/or Instagram...

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Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features music video producer, manager, and Dreamscape Creative Agency owner; Chrissy McHugh! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • What's happening now
  • The origins of Dreamscape Creative Agency
  • The best things about working in production
  • Favourite projects to work on
  • The BIG ...
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Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podcast features pop/dance artist, LAU! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • Intro and new music
  • Authenticity and finding yourself
  • Biggest learning experience from The Voice
  • Different writing processesand working with interesting people
  • Do gingers have more fun?
  • Dogs and proetcting y...
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Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features jazz and neo-soul independent artist, Yasmina Sadiki! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • Intro and the BIG question
  • Biggest influence in music
  • The songwriting process
  • Freestyling and improvisation
  • New music and band love ❤️
  • Sharing tough times through song
  • Things to...
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Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features dark pop artist, Tina Rez! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • Intro and The BIG Question
  • New Music and the writing process
  • Favourite songs to perform
  • Visualizers vs. Music Videos
  • The investment needed as an independent artist
  • Finding yourself as an artist
  • Inspired b...
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Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Jordan Leonard! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • Getting into music
  • The BIG question
  • Giving artists the vision that they want
  • The production process
  • Career highlights
  • Challenges of being in the music industry
  • Imposter syndrome
  • ...
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September 17, 2024 11 mins

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

"It's been a week everyone, it's been a week." Kate's not wrong, and you can hear all about it and why this episode is not part of our regular programming!

Kate also gives her new music favourites :)

Make sure to keep up to date with the Pick-Me-Up podcast on Instagram and/or Tik Tok.

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September 10, 2024 23 mins

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

Kate's Takes are back! Hear Kate, and Ali this week, give their own take on a wide range of subjects including afternoon naps, hilarious thoughts on nectarines (and many other fruits!), a very in-depth look at lettuce/san choy bao, putting your chair back during a flight, things to do when you're stuck in traffic, brush...

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September 3, 2024 33 mins

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features a plot twist, with a previous guest returning. In a Pick-Me-Up Podcast first, this is also the first in a two-part episode. In this part, topics discussed include:

  • the BIG question
  • a guide to safe language

Also, one of our favourite games takes a unique twist, and the...

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August 27, 2024 30 mins

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features producer, and singer-songwriter, Jess Macc! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • new music
  • the BIG question
  • the stress of being a creative
  • the album writing process
  • laughing more than you work
  • the importance of finding the right people
  • the LOVE for 'Nashville'
  • looking...
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Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features producer, and singer-songwriter, Dominik Dale/June Baby! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • new music and streaming success
  • the writing process
  • Google lights and living in the future
  • The BIG question
  • The benefits of therapy
  • Career tips and tricks

Our favourite...

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August 13, 2024 26 mins

Welcome back to the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica with me, Kate Gandy!

This week's episode of the podast features indie singer-songwriter, and producer, NEDR! In this episode, topics discussed include:

  • the big question
  • the importance of community and support networks
  • open conversations, especially in the car!
  • new music coming
  • social media as a necessity for "making it"
  • what the music i...
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