Dear Young Rocker
A coming of age audio memoir about finding home in rock music.
E45: Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl
Dear Young Rocker: Make a note — keep a diary that you share with your friends, the ones you love and random people you meet.
Nadia spends time looking back on the moments that shaped her most...
Sometimes the things in life that feels like setbacks, lead to the most incredible moments of your life.
This season of Dear Young Rocker is written and hosted by Nadia Marie. Want to share your own Young Rocker experience? Connect with Nadia on Instagram and TikTok @NadiaMarieForever. You can also follow the show on Instagram @DearYoungRocker and @DoubleElvis.
Dear Young Rocker was created by, and is executive produced by, Chelsea Ursin. The show is executive produced by Jake Brennan, Brady Sadler, and Carly Carioli for Double Elvis.
Script editing on this episode by Chelsea Ursin and James Sullivan. Production by Sean Cahalin and Lea Tatoris. This episode includes original live music by Nadia Marie, recorded from ages 14 & 15 years old, in 2004-2006. To hear more of her music, follow Nadia Marie on all streaming platforms. Additional music and score elements by Sean Cahalin and Ryan Spraker.
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Introducing Dear Young Rocker
A podcast memoir about finding a home in rock music and learning to flourish in your own weird way. Created and narrated by Chelsea Ursin, executive produced by Jake Brennan (Disgraceland). …
E1: STEAM
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E2: BASS PLAYER
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E3: CLAW MARKS AND BLOOD
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E4: BATTLE OF THE BANDS
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E5: KISS
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