Tom Compton
@rehydraters.bsky.social
Host of 'Pursuing the Muse' songwriting podcast. Chicago area singer-songwriter, philanthropist. Heir to the throne left vacant by the passing of Abe Vigoda
Jon Danforth is my guest on this week's episode of Pursuing the Muse. Jon has a brand new album out today called Natural State that recalls his days growing up in Arkansas.
#JonDanforth #NaturalState #PursuingTheMuse #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
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#JonDanforth #NaturalState #PursuingTheMuse #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
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Jon Danforth: Pursuing the Muse
Bringing us to a natural state
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February 13, 2026 at 7:06 PM
Jon Danforth is my guest on this week's episode of Pursuing the Muse. Jon has a brand new album out today called Natural State that recalls his days growing up in Arkansas.
#JonDanforth #NaturalState #PursuingTheMuse #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
rehydraters.substack.com/p/jon-danfor...
#JonDanforth #NaturalState #PursuingTheMuse #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
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If you don't test for Covid you don't have any cases.
Gallup will no longer measure presidential approval after 88 years thehill.com/homenews/med...
February 11, 2026 at 8:13 PM
If you don't test for Covid you don't have any cases.
I hope they were able to uncrinkle it.
February 11, 2026 at 8:09 PM
I hope they were able to uncrinkle it.
You know it is in the Bible that eagles and clydesdales shall lay down with each other.
February 9, 2026 at 9:24 PM
You know it is in the Bible that eagles and clydesdales shall lay down with each other.
Kid Rock has been accused of lip syncing at his TP halftime show. Well, I'd never accuse him of singing.
February 9, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Kid Rock has been accused of lip syncing at his TP halftime show. Well, I'd never accuse him of singing.
Paul Williams promoting the soundtrack for Robbie Benson's "One on One" is 🔥
February 9, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Paul Williams promoting the soundtrack for Robbie Benson's "One on One" is 🔥
When I saw tauntauns in the Mandalorian teaser trailer my immediate thought was "Oh, Star Wars really has run out of ideas."
February 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
When I saw tauntauns in the Mandalorian teaser trailer my immediate thought was "Oh, Star Wars really has run out of ideas."
Three field goals. Super Dull. Boring Bowl. The Big Yawn.
February 9, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Three field goals. Super Dull. Boring Bowl. The Big Yawn.
What's the point of the ASL guy if you don't have him on camera?
February 8, 2026 at 10:52 PM
What's the point of the ASL guy if you don't have him on camera?
Gary Landess of the Chicago blues rock band, Gatorwater, joins Pursuing the Muse to talk about their new album, Hydrophonic.
#Gatorwater #Hydrophonic #PursuingTheMuse #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
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#Gatorwater #Hydrophonic #PursuingTheMuse #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
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Gatorwater: Pursuing the Muse
Gatorwater's Gary Landess joins for a deep swamp dive
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February 6, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Gary Landess of the Chicago blues rock band, Gatorwater, joins Pursuing the Muse to talk about their new album, Hydrophonic.
#Gatorwater #Hydrophonic #PursuingTheMuse #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
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#Gatorwater #Hydrophonic #PursuingTheMuse #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
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How can they reboot Highlander? There can be only one.
January 28, 2026 at 5:17 PM
How can they reboot Highlander? There can be only one.
My shadow puppet repertoire will expand nicely with the latest entries to the public domain. Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 12:56 PM
My shadow puppet repertoire will expand nicely with the latest entries to the public domain. Happy New Year!
'Magic balls' installed by drones could conquer US market thanks to game-changing performance: 'It's never been like this'
'Magic balls' installed by drones could conquer US market thanks to game-changing performance: 'It's never been like this'
'Magic balls' installed by drones could conquer US market thanks to game-changing performance: 'It's never been like this'
December 20, 2025 at 4:40 AM
'Magic balls' installed by drones could conquer US market thanks to game-changing performance: 'It's never been like this'
Brian Dunne came by to talk about his new record, Clams Casino, this week on Pursuing the Muse!
#BrianDunne #ClamsCasino #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts#Americana #SupportMusicians #ArtistSpotlight
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#BrianDunne #ClamsCasino #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts#Americana #SupportMusicians #ArtistSpotlight
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Brian Dunne: Pursuing the Muse
Is it so bad to want a good life?
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December 16, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Brian Dunne came by to talk about his new record, Clams Casino, this week on Pursuing the Muse!
#BrianDunne #ClamsCasino #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts#Americana #SupportMusicians #ArtistSpotlight
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#BrianDunne #ClamsCasino #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts#Americana #SupportMusicians #ArtistSpotlight
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Elijah Johnston joins the podcast this week to talk about his latest record, Stupid Soul! Be sure to check out Elijah's new holiday single "The Joy in Everything" as well
#ElijahJohnston #StupidSoul #JoyInEverything #PursuingTheMuse
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#ElijahJohnston #StupidSoul #JoyInEverything #PursuingTheMuse
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Elijah Johnston: Pursuing the Muse
He's got sonic ideas for us
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December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Elijah Johnston joins the podcast this week to talk about his latest record, Stupid Soul! Be sure to check out Elijah's new holiday single "The Joy in Everything" as well
#ElijahJohnston #StupidSoul #JoyInEverything #PursuingTheMuse
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#ElijahJohnston #StupidSoul #JoyInEverything #PursuingTheMuse
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I'm really disappointed to not be nominated for a Golden Globe in the inaugural Best Podcast category. After being cheated out of the FIFA Peace Prize award last week, this doesn't sit well.
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I'm really disappointed to not be nominated for a Golden Globe in the inaugural Best Podcast category. After being cheated out of the FIFA Peace Prize award last week, this doesn't sit well.
On the way to a college visit at Michigan State with my son at the I69 I96 interchange cranking Hendrix "If 6 Was 9".
December 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
On the way to a college visit at Michigan State with my son at the I69 I96 interchange cranking Hendrix "If 6 Was 9".
Cirque du Soleil for the San Tropez tan.
December 4, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Cirque du Soleil for the San Tropez tan.
Gabe Lee joins me this week on Pursuing the Muse! Gabe is one amazing songwriter and I am beyond gassed to have been able to talk and learn from him!
#GabeLee #WeddingSong #DrinkTheRiver #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #Americana
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#GabeLee #WeddingSong #DrinkTheRiver #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #Americana
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Gabe Lee: Pursuing the Muse
Haunting tales and haunted houses
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December 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Gabe Lee joins me this week on Pursuing the Muse! Gabe is one amazing songwriter and I am beyond gassed to have been able to talk and learn from him!
#GabeLee #WeddingSong #DrinkTheRiver #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #Americana
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#GabeLee #WeddingSong #DrinkTheRiver #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #Americana
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Jon Nolan joins Pursuing the Muse this week to talk about his fantastic new record, Slow Cooker!
#JonNolan #GoodCompany #SlowCooker #PursuingTheMuse #Vinyl #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts #Americana
@jonnolan
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#JonNolan #GoodCompany #SlowCooker #PursuingTheMuse #Vinyl #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts #Americana
@jonnolan
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November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Jon Nolan joins Pursuing the Muse this week to talk about his fantastic new record, Slow Cooker!
#JonNolan #GoodCompany #SlowCooker #PursuingTheMuse #Vinyl #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts #Americana
@jonnolan
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#JonNolan #GoodCompany #SlowCooker #PursuingTheMuse #Vinyl #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts #Americana
@jonnolan
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Half my office is off today with the holiday week. A pessimist would say it's half empty, but I'll just say it's half full of people I still want to avoid socializing with.
November 24, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Half my office is off today with the holiday week. A pessimist would say it's half empty, but I'll just say it's half full of people I still want to avoid socializing with.
Sean Duffy says no pajamas or slippers on planes. 'This is American Airlines not American Eagle, people!'
November 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Sean Duffy says no pajamas or slippers on planes. 'This is American Airlines not American Eagle, people!'
This week on Pursuing the Muse I interview Eric Ambel and Terry Anderson from The Yayhoos about the vinyl release of Fear Not the Obvious and Put the Hammer Down. These records have never sounded better and they sounded pretty darn great to begin with.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This week on Pursuing the Muse I interview Eric Ambel and Terry Anderson from The Yayhoos about the vinyl release of Fear Not the Obvious and Put the Hammer Down. These records have never sounded better and they sounded pretty darn great to begin with.
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The University of Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Colgate Toothpastes tonight at the State Farm Center! Give 'em a good flossing!
November 14, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The University of Illinois Fighting Illini take on the Colgate Toothpastes tonight at the State Farm Center! Give 'em a good flossing!
"This Walking Exercise For Seniors Is Here For You!" Dammit, the targeted ad algorithm found me!
November 14, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"This Walking Exercise For Seniors Is Here For You!" Dammit, the targeted ad algorithm found me!