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In this episode of Judged by the Cover, Phil Hyland takes us on a nostalgic journey through his musical past. He shares the story behind "Reel to Real," a collection of 90s demo recordings recently brought back to life. Josh from JW Creates details the creative process behind the album artwork, incorporating weathered textures and Phil's handwriting to capture the essence of the era.

The short answer: Podnooga is a creative community built for podcasters, content creators, and the people who support them. But the real story runs a little deeper—and it’s closely tied to my own journey as a creator and the work I do at JW Creates.

While Aaron and I were chatting about my recent takeover of PodNooga — a growing podcast network dedicated to elevating creative voices in the Chattanooga area — he mentioned a poetry event he had in the works. Initially, he just needed help figuring out how to record the event. But once I heard his vision, I realized I had everything needed to help bring it to life — from gear and production experience to the creative fire to help shape its visual identity....

When it comes to building a recognizable brand—whether you’re a musician, podcaster, or content creator—your cover art is one of your most powerful tools. It’s not just decoration. It’s a statement.

Have you ever stumbled upon a musical treasure that completely caught you off guard? That's exactly what happened on the latest episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast. Hosts Josh and Phil embarked on an exciting journey of music discovery, proving that sometimes the best finds come from the most unexpected places.

"From Zero" is more than just a catchy title - it represents Linkin Park's courageous decision to rebuild after the tragic loss of Chester..

Ever wondered how a simple black square became one of rock's most iconic album covers? In the latest episode of the Judged by the Cover podc

On this episode of Judged by the Cover podcast, Josh and Phil take a deep dive into the standout album covers, physical packaging, and unfor

In this festive episode of Judged by the Cover, we’re diving into a few unexpected Christmas albums—the ones you didn’t see coming!

Since January 2024, I've had the pleasure of welcoming my good friend Phil Hyland as the co-host of the Judged by the Cover podcast....

In this episode, we explore Crashing Dream by Rain Parade, a lesser-known band that holds a special place in Phil's heart.

Panelists are presented with and judge 4 different album covers, each with its unique story and artistic elements.

In the world of podcasts, a couple of small things can make a huge impact for a show....

Dark Side of the Moon is instantly recognizable. It's a testament to the power of great design and its ability to transcend time.

Come hang out with Josh and Phil as we celebrate Record Store Day 2024.

Unfortunately this is not an episode on your favorite Nickelback album, but we are looking at photographs on album covers.

Go on a journey with us as we discover an amazingly fun album and band by doing some curiosity buying solely based on the cover art!

A special interview episode of the Judged by the Cover podcast, and this time it is with a great friend of mine Brent Crowe!

On todays episode we are going to be looking at an album cover with a little controversy to it.

be discusses his new signal Brave the Storm, an upcoming 2 song EP, tips on song writing, a synthwave side project, and much much more!!!