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
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!
Vinaigrettes? I've had a few, but then again, too few to mention.
November 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Vinaigrettes? I've had a few, but then again, too few to mention.
It was a blast talking to Buick Audra about her music and art on the new episode of Pursuing the Muse podcast.
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#BuickAudra #FriendshipCommanders #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
@buickaudra
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#BuickAudra #FriendshipCommanders #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
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Buick Audra: Pursuing the Muse
Growing up to be an adult child
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November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
It was a blast talking to Buick Audra about her music and art on the new episode of Pursuing the Muse podcast.
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#BuickAudra #FriendshipCommanders #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
@buickaudra
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#BuickAudra #FriendshipCommanders #PursuingTheMuse #PodcastInterview #MusicPodcast #ListenNow #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts
@buickaudra
I'm starting an upscale Motorhead clothing line called LuluLemmy.
November 9, 2025 at 1:12 AM
I'm starting an upscale Motorhead clothing line called LuluLemmy.
I would congratulate Melania Trump for winning the Fox News Patriot of the Year award, but this is yet another example of DEI pure and simple.
November 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I would congratulate Melania Trump for winning the Fox News Patriot of the Year award, but this is yet another example of DEI pure and simple.
Pursuing the Muse songwriting and music podcast resumes Tuesday 11/11 with season 4.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Pursuing the Muse songwriting and music podcast resumes Tuesday 11/11 with season 4.
open.spotify.com/show/06Sy88b...
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I used to worry my buddy was missing out on a lot cool things going in the world. Then I decided to not let FOBroMO rule my life.
November 4, 2025 at 3:40 PM
I used to worry my buddy was missing out on a lot cool things going in the world. Then I decided to not let FOBroMO rule my life.
Will Smith. From Oscars shame to World Series glory!
November 2, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Will Smith. From Oscars shame to World Series glory!
What a World Series! Good thing it's daylight savings.
November 2, 2025 at 4:22 AM
What a World Series! Good thing it's daylight savings.
Now that my kids are older, I don't have the excuse of taking my kids trick or treating to leave work early anymore.
October 31, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Now that my kids are older, I don't have the excuse of taking my kids trick or treating to leave work early anymore.
Is the guy from Dukes of Hazzard the manager of the Blue Jays?
October 30, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Is the guy from Dukes of Hazzard the manager of the Blue Jays?
Jon Nolan's new album, "Slow Cooker", is evocative, soulful and a great spin from top to bottom.
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October 15, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Jon Nolan's new album, "Slow Cooker", is evocative, soulful and a great spin from top to bottom.
@jonnolan.bsky.social
@jonnolan.bsky.social
Too bad CBS didn't hire Kimmel and ABC hire Colbert.
September 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Too bad CBS didn't hire Kimmel and ABC hire Colbert.
Bruce Pearl is retiring from coaching now so he doesn't leave Auburn in the lurch when he gets raptured.
September 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Bruce Pearl is retiring from coaching now so he doesn't leave Auburn in the lurch when he gets raptured.
All I ask is that when I die, JD Vance will come host my podcast.
September 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
All I ask is that when I die, JD Vance will come host my podcast.