<![CDATA[The Songs That Save Me]]>Nikki Bolden is a music lover to the core. Her passion for music and love for speaking to people about the details of their lives are combined on The Songs That Save Me. On this show, she speaks to friends, family and personal heroes about the songs that are important to them and why they mean so much. This podcast is here to prove that there truly is a song for everything.

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/thesongsthatsavemeRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 14 Sep 2026 03:06:59 GMTSun, 09 Aug 2026 14:05:11 GMT60Nikki Bolden<p>Nikki Bolden is a music lover to the core. Her passion for music and love for speaking to people about the details of their lives are combined on The Songs That Save Me. On this show, she speaks to friends, family and personal heroes about the songs that are important to them and why they mean so much. This podcast is here to prove that there truly is a song for everything.</p>episodicNikki Boldennikkijohnsonbolden@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Rill Rill by Sleigh Bells with Ian Saint]]>It’s here! A brand new episode of The Songs that Save me is live on YouTube and all your favorite streaming platforms.

Today’s guest is journalist Ian Saint. We sat down to talk about how “Rill Rill” by Sleigh Bells played a part in the bond with his late friend RoMellow Williams, who Ian described as being an “all around creative.” The song's impact came full circle in May 2025 when Sleigh Bells, led by singer Alexis Krauss, performed the song in RoMellow’s honor during their show at the Granada Theater in Dallas.

Thank you so much, Ian for sharing the story of your friendship with RoMellow and being so open and vulnerable!

]]>cc5e4ead-ccc1-4149-8033-a9f6008c32a5Sun, 09 Aug 2026 14:15:54 GMT<p>It’s here! A brand new episode of The Songs that Save me is live on YouTube and all your favorite streaming platforms.</p><p></p><p>Today’s guest is journalist Ian Saint. We sat down to talk about how “Rill Rill” by Sleigh Bells played a part in the bond with his late friend RoMellow Williams, who Ian described as being an “all around creative.” The song's impact came full circle in May 2025 when Sleigh Bells, led by singer Alexis Krauss, performed the song in RoMellow’s honor during their show at the Granada Theater in Dallas.</p><p></p><p>Thank you so much, Ian for sharing the story of your friendship with RoMellow and being so open and vulnerable!</p>no00:39:33Rill Rill by Sleigh Bells with Ian Saintfull<![CDATA[Some Things (we've learned) with Ashton Edminster]]>The Songs That Save Me is finally back with a new episode! Today, Nikki sits down with singer-songwriter and co-creator of The Super Sad Songs Show, Ashton Edminster. Ashton and Nikki talk about the track “some things (i’ve learned)” by Tiny Habits, how music helps them navigate their mid 20s, and the power of a great sad song.

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Thanks so much for listening - catch you on the next episode!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/thesongsthatsaveme/198391784658b0b-360d-44a1-a8b2-d74c9e16c482Sat, 12 Apr 2025 15:09:18 GMT<p>The Songs That Save Me is <em>finally </em>back with a new episode! Today, Nikki sits down with singer-songwriter and co-creator of The Super Sad Songs Show, Ashton Edminster. Ashton and Nikki talk about the track “some things (i’ve learned)” by Tiny Habits, how music helps them navigate their mid 20s, and the power of a great sad song. </p><p>For some extra tidbits about this episode, and regular updates from Nikki, subscribe to her free Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis.</p><p>Follow Ashton on the ‘gram here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/ashtonedminster/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/ashtonedminster/</a></p><p>Follow Nikki on the ‘gram here:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/msnikbolden/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/msnikbolden/</a></p><p>Thanks so much for listening - catch you on the next episode!</p>yes00:57:5314Some Things (we've learned) with Ashton Edminsterfull<![CDATA[Dropped the Ball with Matthew McNeal]]>Nikki returns with a brand new conversation with Fort Worth singer-songwriter Matthew McNeal! They talk about his song “Dropped the Ball,” a standout track on his latest album HIGHLONESOME.

For some extra tidbits about this episode, and regular updates from Nikki, subscribe to her free Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis.

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Thanks for listening!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/thesongsthatsaveme/21888097994d3b8-7aa4-484d-b74b-f9da9e6062d1Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:06:24 GMT<p>Nikki returns with a brand new conversation with Fort Worth singer-songwriter Matthew McNeal! They talk about his song “Dropped the Ball,” a standout track on his latest album HIGHLONESOME.</p><p>For some extra tidbits about this episode, and regular updates from Nikki, subscribe to her free Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis.</p><p>Follow Matthew on Instagram:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcnealtx/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcnealtx/</a></p><p>Follow Nikki on Instagram:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/msnikbolden/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/msnikbolden/</a></p><p>Thanks for listening!</p>no00:33:5215Dropped the Ball with Matthew McNealfull<![CDATA[It's for You, Forrest with Alex Gonzalez]]>We’re back - and this time, with prolific Dallas arts & culture journalist Alex Gonzalez as our guest! In this episode, Nikki and Alex chat about how “Forrest Gump” by Frank Ocean has made an impact on him.

For show notes and more updates from Nikki, subscribe to her very free Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis.

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You can also follow Nikki on Instagram, @ nikbolden.

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You can follow Alex @ alexgwriter.

https://www.instagram.com/alexgwriter/

Feel free to send Nikki a DM on the ‘gram about a song that saved YOU!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/thesongsthatsaveme/175842603d30233-7e61-4d62-b0db-64925454c9eeSun, 17 Nov 2024 18:34:51 GMT<p>We’re back - and this time, with prolific Dallas arts &amp; culture journalist Alex Gonzalez as our guest! In this episode, Nikki and Alex chat about how “Forrest Gump” by Frank Ocean has made an impact on him.</p><p>For show notes and more updates from Nikki, subscribe to her very free Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cowgirlfrommemphis.substack.com/" target="_blank">https://cowgirlfrommemphis.substack.com/</a></p><p>You can also follow Nikki on Instagram, @ nikbolden.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/nikbolden/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nikbolden/</a></p><p>You can follow Alex @ alexgwriter.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/alexgwriter/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/alexgwriter/</a></p><p>Feel free to send Nikki a DM on the ‘gram about a song that saved YOU! </p>no00:22:4112It's for You, Forrest with Alex Gonzalezfull<![CDATA[Episode 1: Grace is What Matters in Anything]]>Well, hello there! On the first episode of The Songs that Save Me, host Nikki Bolden shares the story of how she discovered Jeff Buckley and the effect his song “Grace” has had on her since she first heard it about ten years ago.

For show notes and more updates from Nikki, subscribe to her FREE Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis.

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You can also follow Nikki on Instagram here, @ nikbolden.

https://www.instagram.com/nikbolden/

Check back soon for more interviews and musical stories!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/thesongsthatsaveme/17341761559b696-1f4d-4c7c-b094-af64fd065894Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:20:30 GMT<p>Well, hello there! On the first episode of The Songs that Save Me, host Nikki Bolden shares the story of how she discovered Jeff Buckley and the effect his song “Grace” has had on her since she first heard it about ten years ago.</p><p>For show notes and more updates from Nikki, subscribe to her FREE Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cowgirlfrommemphis.substack.com/" target="_blank">https://cowgirlfrommemphis.substack.com/</a></p><p>You can also follow Nikki on Instagram here, @ nikbolden.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/nikbolden/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nikbolden/</a></p><p>Check back soon for more interviews and musical stories!</p>no00:05:3411Episode 1: Grace is What Matters in Anythingfull<![CDATA[Introducing THE SONGS THAT SAVE ME...]]>Hi! Welcome to The Songs That Save Me, a new show about the joy of music and the personal stories behind our favorite songs, hosted by Nikki Bolden.

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/thesongsthatsaveme/165576789652a3d-03ba-4e31-94cd-aaa58cc7f462Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:28:05 GMT<p>Hi! Welcome to The Songs That Save Me, a new show about the joy of music and the personal stories behind our favorite songs, hosted by Nikki Bolden. </p>no00:01:181Introducing THE SONGS THAT SAVE ME...trailer<![CDATA[Deep in my Secret Heart with Jessie Frye]]>In this episode of The Songs That Save Me, Nikki sits down with one of her favorite artists to interview, singer/songwriter Jessie Frye. Jessie discusses her new single “Secret Heart” and how writing it was a part of her journey with grief.

For show notes and more updates from Nikki, subscribe to her free Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis.

https://cowgirlfrommemphis.substack.com/

Find Jessie on Instagram @ jessiefryemusic

https://www.instagram.com/jessiefryemusic/

Find Nikki on Instagram @ nikbolden

https://www.instagram.com/nikbolden/

What’s a song that saved YOU? Send Nikki a message on Instagram and let her know!

]]>https://rss.com/podcasts/thesongsthatsaveme/1811619bf29031d-d58f-4d9e-a7e8-c79ced4cc24aSun, 22 Dec 2024 16:56:14 GMT<p>In this episode of The Songs That Save Me, Nikki sits down with one of her favorite artists to interview, singer/songwriter Jessie Frye. Jessie discusses her new single “Secret Heart” and how writing it was a part of her journey with grief.</p><p>For show notes and more updates from Nikki, subscribe to her free Substack newsletter, Cowgirl from Memphis.</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://cowgirlfrommemphis.substack.com/" target="_blank">https://cowgirlfrommemphis.substack.com/</a></p><p>Find Jessie on Instagram @ jessiefryemusic</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/jessiefryemusic/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jessiefryemusic/</a></p><p>Find Nikki on Instagram @ nikbolden</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/nikbolden/" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/nikbolden/</a></p><p>What’s a song that saved YOU? Send Nikki a message on Instagram and let her know!</p>no00:46:4913Deep in my Secret Heart with Jessie Fryefull