Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast Ep 584 - The Buzz Man (feat. Marcus King)
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Nov 4, 2025 
Marcus King is a celebrated singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his vibrant album, 'Darling Blue.' In a lively chat, he dives into the intricacies of touring with a full band, complete with horns and strings. They hilariously recount on-the-road folklore and share the realities of tour bus hygiene. Marcus opens up about his sobriety journey, tackling past addictions, and the pivotal moments of change. They also talk about audience dynamics, performance anxiety, and his exciting upcoming projects, including a B-sides release.
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Traveling Band Logistics
- Marcus King described flying horn players and bringing a big crew for shows to create a wall of sound.
- He explained strings and background vocalists are sometimes local while key players fly in for major shows.
Album Hype And Guitar Praise
- Marcus and Matt praised Marcus's new album Darling Blue and his guitar playing.
- They compared Marcus's shredding to other quiet players noodling at home.
Scientology Encounters On The Road
- Marcus told a story about Chicoria and his keyboard player encountering bits of Scientology at shows.
- Matt joked about the industry's proximity to Scientology as success grows.