Welcome to the first episode of 2025 of M2H2, the Mountain Music Happy Hour, hosted by Randy Black from Johns Creek Studios in Milton, West Virginia. This episode kicks off with a reminder of the rules for enjoying the show: listen in a modern podcast app, stream sats while you listen, and boost if you like the song. Boosting is love, and it's a way to support the artists featured on the show.We dive into a selection of tracks from the value verse, starting with Kikki Aikio's 'My Cold Heart' and moving through a variety of genres and artists, including Matt Johner with 'Wonder Woman' and The Band Oslo Snowe with 'Running Out the Clock.' Each track is a testament to the diverse and vibrant music scene within the value for value model.Listeners are encouraged to join the chat room at noagenda.stream to engage with other fans and see song titles as they play. Despite some technical hiccups with the chat link, the community is slowly growing, and the Relay bot helps keep everyone informed.Randy shares insights into the artists' backgrounds, such as Matt Johner's upcoming cruise performances and the bittersweet story of Rebel Hero's music legacy. The episode also features promos for other value for value music shows like UpBEATs and It's a Mood, highlighting the rich tapestry of independent music available.As the show progresses, Randy emphasizes the importance of boosting to support artists, reminding listeners that boosts are the lifeblood of these musicians. The episode concludes with tracks from Blackstone Valley, the Doerfels, and the Velvicks, leaving listeners with a sense of community and appreciation for the music shared. Chapters in this Episode:(00:00:00) Go Podcasting!(00:00:03) Show Opening(00:01:29) I'm Back(00:04:55) Break #1 - Show Introduction(00:07:39) My Cold Heart(00:11:44) Wonder Woman(00:14:23) Break #2 - Matt Johner discussion and Reminders to Boost(00:16:07) Running Out The Clock(00:19:57) UpBEATs Promo(00:20:34) Got to be Somewhere(00:23:58) Burn Myself(00:27:01) Radio V with Jimmy V Promo(00:27:31) Butt Rock(00:29:29) Break #3 - Listen in a Modern Podcast App, Stream SATs, and Send a Boost!(00:31:19) Southbound Train(00:34:02) Reel Me In(00:37:25) Lightning Thrashes Promo(00:37:55) Run(00:42:10) Into the Light(00:45:44) Break #4 - RIP Tyson Froese, lead singer of Rebel Hero.(00:47:19) Gossip Queen(00:51:21) Down To Me(00:55:17) It's A Mood Promo(00:55:53) Sunny Day(00:59:20) The Truth Is Just Counterfeit(01:03:31) Last Break - Reminder of the live show on Tuesday at 7 PM EST(01:05:39) Relentless(01:09:00) Think(01:11:59) Sweet Cheeks(01:15:35) Show Ending ISOsPeople in this Episode: - Randy Black