Episodes

  • Ep 25 Can I Get Less Ego In The Mix?

    Ep 25 Can I Get Less Ego In The Mix?
    May 7 2026
    Oh the ego battles! Ever wonder what really goes down behind the scenes at gigs? It's not just about the music—it's about ego, elbowing for space, and the unspoken rules we all ignore until they come back and bite us in the bum! Mercy AKA Jaquelynn and The Manz AKA Kyle are here to assure you, we’re not always the hero of every story. Husband and wife team, in life, love and music, we love to debrief gig life and all that goes along with it. Jaque stepped in on a gig recently and drops some truth bombs about the unglamorous side of being a musician—like wrapping cables at the end of gigs (spoiler: she’s terrible at it). Kyle flew to Chicago for a recent Rock and Roll Team Building event and talks about how band dynamics, ego, and the constant struggle of balancing work and life shape our "normal." Turns out humility might be the most underrated skill in our gig world. That, and properly wrapping cables. Catch the full conversation here.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Mini Mercy Episode! 1:1 with Mercy - What's In The Bag?

    Mini Mercy Episode! 1:1 with Mercy - What's In The Bag?
    Apr 29 2026
    Uh Oh… I said I wouldn’t do a solo episode… 🤭 EVER WONDER WHAT'S ACTUALLY IN A SINGER'S GIG BAG? SPOILER: IT’S BASICALLY A VOCAL FAIRY’S SURVIVAL KIT—AND YOU’LL WANT TO COPY THIS FOR YOUR NEXT SHOW! 🎤✨Drop a 🎶 if you're all about protecting your voice, or tag a singer friend who needs this. So, I carry a bunch of weird but wonderful stuff—salt, alcohol prep pads, sugar-free lozenges, even a nebulizer to stay hydrated. Why? Because vocal health is not optional when you're on stage. It’s like giving your voice a mini spa day between songs. 🧖‍♀️ 

And here’s some game changers: I use specialized tools like the Doctor Vox bottle and a singing straw—yes, it’s as fun as it sounds—and they actually help me warm up, stay mindful, and save my voice from burnout. Who knew blowing bubbles could be a gig essential? It's absolutely a conversation starter and don't get me started about the looks you may get from drivers on the road when they glance over at me with my tools, warning up in the passenger seat! LOL Worth thinking about: What’s your vocal must-have? Could a tiny tool make your singing smoother? STAY TUNED FOR MORE VOICE HACKS AND MY SECRET WEAPON FOR THOSE LONG GIG DAYS!
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    15 mins
  • SoCal Giveth and SoCal Taketh Away

    SoCal Giveth and SoCal Taketh Away
    Apr 20 2026
    We're back with another travel gig debrief with Rock and Roll Team Building. This time in sunny San Diego! Also- what happens behind the scenes when you have to make a personnel change? We end with a card pull from the Soundtrack Stories deck that takes us down memory lane and goes into how songs and artists have shaped our musical identity. Like and subscribe!
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Ep23 Voice Gone. Gig On. All The Feels.

    Ep23 Voice Gone. Gig On. All The Feels.
    Apr 1 2026
    What starts as a gig recap turns into a surprisingly emotional episode 🎤😭 This week we’re talking about:
✨ recent gigs
✨ backing up an original artist
✨ traveling for a show
✨ Kyle losing his voice at the worst possible time
✨ and a Soundtrack Stories card pull that hit way deeper than expected Plus we shout out a couple of our amazing super fans 🗣️❤️ If you’ve ever wondered what life is like behind the scenes of a working band… this is for you.
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    39 mins
  • EP22 On The Road Again... Literally

    EP22 On The Road Again... Literally
    Mar 12 2026
    Recorded in real time, in the car on the way to a gig... Doesn't get more real than that! Mercy and The Manz debrief a recent travel gig, talk about how they approach learning and adding new songs to the band set, pull a card from the Soundtrack Stories card deck and share opinions about changing song keys.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep21 - Mercy Put The Eye In Valentine

    Ep21 - Mercy Put The Eye In Valentine
    Feb 28 2026
    Valentine’s Day ❤️… but make it work and chaos. A medical emergency, a travel gig, industry pressure, and two married bandleaders trying to keep the show together — literally. Episode 21 of Mercy & The Manz gets real about partnership, music, and what performers deal with when the spotlight turns on no matter what’s happening backstage.
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Ep20 - In Sickness and In Soundchecks

    Ep20 - In Sickness and In Soundchecks
    Feb 13 2026
    Ep20 - In Sickness and In Soundchecks by Mercy & The Manz
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep19 - No Shorts, No Problem

    Ep19 - No Shorts, No Problem
    Jan 27 2026
    Ep19 - No Shorts, No Problem by Mercy & The Manz
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    1 hr and 3 mins