{"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":"Nixon Boyd on Creativity, Struggles, and The Grind of Being a Musician","slug":"nixon-boyd-on-creativity-struggles-and-the-grind-of-being-a-musician","published_at":"2025-06-12T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-village-podcast-7047785/nixon-boyd-on-creativity-struggles-and-the-grind-of-being-a-musician","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/behind-the-village-podcast-7047785","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/behind-the-village-podcast/2149585","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/341621/2149585/behind-the-village-podcast/2025_08_03_23_49_21_5f3cae30-af6d-45b0-b8b3-844a209c5322.mp3","summary":"Join us as we dive into the world of music with Nixon Boyd, a talented local musician, songwriter, and producer. In this episode, Nixon shares his creative journey, the struggles of being a musician, and the relentless grind that shaped his career. Discover the work being done behind the scenes, from his early days in the band Hollerado to his transition into solo projects and producing for other artists. Learn about his approach to songwriting, the lessons learned from setbacks like losing an entire album to theft, and his passion for fostering creativity in the Orillia arts scene. Nixon’s story is a testament to perseverance, community involvement, and the power of embracing the process to create meaningful art. If you’re curious about the realities of touring, producing, or the challenges musicians face in today’s industry, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiration. Don’t miss Nixon’s thoughts on finding your voice, connecting with your audience, and why great music starts with being open to the world around you. Nixon Boyd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nixonboyd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nixonboyd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6uCdumKzVD3qp3gOH9QwSM Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nixon-boyd/576596449 The Villager Magazine Website: https://villagermagazine.ca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheVillagerCommunityNews/ TikTok: https://www.instagram.com/thevillagermagazine/ Newsletter: https://villagermagazine.ca/subscribe/ Chapters 00:00 - Intro03:19 - The Story Behind The Band Hollerado11:28 - Transitioning from Hollerado to Solo Career16:15 - Finding Inspiration for Songwriting19:13 - The Creative Process and Planting Seeds30:06 - Knowing When a Song is Ready to Release34:08 - The Importance of Space in Music…","meta_description":"Join us as we dive into the world of music with Nixon Boyd, a talented local musician, songwriter, and producer. In this episode, Nixon shares his creativ…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2651,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/behind-the-village-podcast-7047785/episodes/nixon-boyd-on-creativity-struggles-and-the-grind-of-being-a-musician/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/nixon-boyd-on-creativity-struggles-and-the-grind-of-being-a-musician.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}