{"podcast":{"title":"Behind The Village Podcast","slug":"behind-the-village-podcast-7047785","podcast_index_feed_id":7047785,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/behind-the-village-podcast/feed.xml","website_url":"https://villagermagazine.ca/podcast/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/behind-the-village-podcast/20250909_020931_e66c8191857d86b5998ccea92573c66c.png","author":"The Villager Magazine","episode_count":61,"summary":"Life doesn’t come with a map and we’re on a journey to figure out what makes a life worth living. Behind The Village invites you to join a collective journey to understand how to live with intention and joy. Together, we learn, unlearn, and reimagine: from mental health to work-life balance, relationships to creativity. Welcoming, real, and full of discovery - join us as we chase honest answers and build a happier life, one conversation at a time.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-village-podcast-7047785"},"episode":{"title":"From Local Roots to Global Stage: The Free Label's Story | Cole Mendez & Jacob Thompson","slug":"from-local-roots-to-global-stage-the-free-label-s-story-cole-mendez-jacob-thompson","published_at":"2025-07-03T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-village-podcast-7047785/from-local-roots-to-global-stage-the-free-label-s-story-cole-mendez-jacob-thompson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-village-podcast-7047785","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-village-podcast/2149582","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/341621/2149582/behind-the-village-podcast/2025_08_03_23_49_15_b6c6178c-9b84-44c5-b3b0-4b8418932727.mp3","summary":"From local roots to the global stage, join us as we explore the incredible journey of The Free Label in this episode of the Behind the Village podcast. We talk with Cole Mendez and Jacob Thompson about the band's evolution from a basement studio to playing international stages, their unique sound blending 70s disco, 90s R&B, and funk, and the tight-knit camaraderie that sets them apart. Discover the work being done by these talented artists as they bring their passion for live, unfiltered performances to audiences across the world. Cole and Jacob also share valuable insights about the creative process, the challenges of life on the road, and their commitment to crafting music that inspires joy and connection. From their early days in Simcoe County to playing festivals like Mariposa Folk Festival and Electric Forest, The Free Label’s story is a testament to resilience, artistry, and community involvement. This episode is packed with inspiration, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and a deeper look into how The Free Label is making a difference in the music world. Don’t miss the chance to learn about their latest album, \"Songs for Sienna,\" and their plans for the future. The Free Label Website: https://www.thefreelabel.ca/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/freelabellove TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefreelabel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCayjyFHwsWptPTcEK1SXJlA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YOL2g6AwphwsB1dOZZSOr Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-free-label/1406225618 The Villager Magazine Website: https://villagermagazine.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVillagerCommunityNews/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevillagermagazine/ Newsletter: https://villagermagazine.ca/subscribe/ Chapters 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - How T…","meta_description":"From local roots to the global stage, join us as we explore the incredible journey of The Free Label in this episode of the Behind the Village podcast. We…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2262,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/behind-the-village-podcast-7047785/episodes/from-local-roots-to-global-stage-the-free-label-s-story-cole-mendez-jacob-thompson/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-village-podcast-7047785/from-local-roots-to-global-stage-the-free-label-s-story-cole-mendez-jacob-thompson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}