The Dream Hyperfixed Feed Drop! "Two Birds, One Hundred Stones"
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Aug 8, 2025 
Alex Goldman, host of Hyperfixed and former Reply All producer, teams up with Kenan Tamlin and his mother, songwriter Megan Banning, for a heartfelt journey into the past. They explore Kenan's quest to uncover his mother's songwriting legacy and the emotional complexities of their relationship. Discussions unfold around unfulfilled dreams, the challenges of sensitive conversations, and rediscovering musical roots amidst life’s pressures. With humor and nostalgia, they navigate the ups and downs of reconnecting with passion and legacy.
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Megan's Lost Songwriting Dream
- Kenan describes his mother Megan's lost dream of becoming a famous songwriter in the 80s.
- Megan gave up pursuing music after an unsuccessful attempt to get signed and felt devastated about it.
Music as Megan's Escape
- Megan opens up about growing up with a dysfunctional family but finding solace and identity through music.
- She recalls playing piano eight hours a day and how music was her escape and world.
Never Too Late to Change
- Alex believes it is never too late for anyone to change their life or revive old dreams.
- Megan only needed a push to reconnect with her buried passion for music.