Myths and Stereotypes of Christian Music and Radio - (with Mike Couchman)

All the songs sound the same. They're too repetitive. There's no originality. They play the same 10 songs.

We hear it all the time, and have seen all the memes, but is it true?  Our answers might surprise you!

We tackle the myths and stereotypes of Christian music and Christian radio.  To do this, we brought our friend Mike Couchman.  Mike has worked in multiple formats of radio, and is a trail blazer in the Christian radio industry.  (He also lets it slip which artist gave him the cold shoulder).

Whether you are a fan of Christian music/radio, or turn up your nose at it, this episode will bring a lot of clarity to what's true, what isn't, and the very real reasons why.

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Some highlights for quick reference!

00:06:27: Misconceptions about knowing famous artists

00:07:25: Personal experiences with artists

00:08:56: Professional disappointments with artists

00:09:43: Feeling judged by an artist

00:11:33: Analysis of Radio Song Repetition

00:16:00: Conversation about Christian Music Content and Depth

00:18:13: Debate on Christian Radio Audience Interests

00:23:23: The Revenue Reality of Broadcasting and Christian Artists

00:23:55: The Myth of High Earnings in Broadcasting

00:30:46: Purpose of Repetition in Music

00:41:33: On contemporary Christian music vs other forms

00:44:02: What not to say or ask a Christian radio DJ