From Small Town Dreams to Over 2 Billion Streams! Uncut with Teddy Swims

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Teddy Swims was the secret soundtrack to Brittany's engagement, wedding, and relationship hard launch.

The episode opens with Brittany Hockley introducing Teddy Swims as a special guest whose music has been the soundtrack to her relationship milestones. Teddy shares an embarrassing story about hearing his song 'Lose Control' for the first time on the radio while experiencing severe diarrhea at a truck stop. He explains why Australia is his favorite country to visit, citing early support from Australian fans and a more respectful celebrity culture compared to America. Teddy recounts a specific negative fan interaction in an American airport where a man insulted his music before asking for a photo. He discusses his conservative Pentecostal upbringing, highlighting his grandfather's strict principles and the lasting lessons in conviction and integrity. The conversation covers his transition from football to music, with his mother initially upset before becoming his biggest fan. Teddy talks about his genre versatility and belief that authentic pop music resonates naturally. He describes the hustle behind his success, emphasizing in-person connections and rejecting the 'overnight success' narrative. Teddy reveals his mental health struggles, including increased anxiety after fame and a period of feeling empty despite achieving his dreams. He credits therapy and self-work, referencing his album title 'I Tried Everything But Therapy'. The hosts relate to creating content from painful experiences, and Teddy discusses learning to have a healthy adult relationship. He shares how fatherhood brought clarity, reduced overthinking, and taught him the value of being present. Teddy talks about touring with his three-month-old son and a 'made it' moment watching 'Spy Kids 2' with Daryl Sabara. The episode concludes with him rating Brittany's wedding dance and promoting his new single with David Guetta and Tones and I.

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Teddy Swims talks creative freedom while learning he quietly soundtracked Brittany's love story.

Teddy Swims enters as the artist Brittany links to major moments in her relationship, from the hard launch to the engagement and first dance, a role he had no idea he had played.

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You get Teddy Swims as the accidental soundtrack to a love story, plus the awkward art of learning when to play the industry game.

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