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Moment of Hope: My Song About Growing Up, Autonomy, and Family
An in-depth look at the meaning behind my song “Moment of Hope,” featuring a live performance, lyric breakdown, and reflections on autonomy and the parent-child relationship.
Touring, Writing, & Honesty: The Jimmy Mowery Interview
Jimmy Mowery, known for NBC’s The Voice, joins Eighty Unplugged to perform his original song “Damaged Goods.” Blending emo storytelling, pop, and country influences, Mowery shares an honest, emotional performance rooted in personal growth and heartfelt songwriting.
Music, Expression & Desperation: The Jeremy Gross Interview
Central Pennsylvania songwriter Jeremy Gross (Desperate Sounds) delivers a powerful live performance of “I Remain” for Eighty Unplugged, blending raw storytelling, acoustic grit, and emotional honesty rooted in real life experience.
Saying Goodbye: The Alea Reid Interview
Eighty Unplugged hosts its first-ever live podcast episode at the MNTG Music and Arts Festival in Altoona, PA, featuring an interview and live performance of “Georgia” by independent singer-songwriter Alea Reid.
Music, Emotion, and Western Pennsylvania: The Alyssa Hankey Interview
Western Pennsylvania songwriter Alyssa Hankey joins Eighty Unplugged to discuss Appalachian identity and perform her song “West of the Ohio,” exploring working-class roots, regional history, and authentic folk-country storytelling.
Music, Identity, & Growing Up: The Jason Olcese Interview
My Hero Zero’s Jason Olcese joins Eighty Unplugged for an intimate interview and stripped-down performance of “Nothing But Love,” discussing songwriting, identity, and the evolution of his music within Pennsylvania’s live music scene.
Muddy Waters: My Song About Battling Regret, Self-Acceptance, & Burning Bridges
Songwriter Eighty is joined by her husband JJ on Eighty Unplugged for a live performance and honest discussion of her song “Muddy Waters,” exploring regret, perspective shifts, stoicism, and learning to move forward with a healthier mindset.
Music, Lyrics, and Pennsylvania Folklore: The Coltt Winter Lepley Interview
Folk storyteller Coltt Winter Lepley joins Eighty Unplugged for an in-depth interview and performance of “The Ghost of Emmaline Bryn,” exploring Pennsylvania history, folklore, and the modern murder ballad tradition.
Wasting Time: My Song About Loneliness
In this episode of Eighty Unplugged, songwriter Eighty performs her song “Wasting Time” live and reflects on loneliness, insecurity, and the fear of being unproductive, sharing the personal meaning behind the lyrics and her journey toward self-acceptance.
All In Due Time: A Message of Encouragement
On this episode of Eighty Unplugged, songwriter Eighty performs and reflects on her song “All In Due Time,” a message of encouragement about patience, kindness, and finding identity, written for her younger sister during a time of personal transition.
Expectations: Eighty Unplugged’s 1st Episode!
In this episode Eighty, a Singer/ Songwriter and our podcast host, performs the song “Expectations”. A song about being optimistic while still being uncertain about the next steps in life. Joining her in this episode is her husband, JJ Cuffee.