Hey Podcast Fam, 

When Ne-Yo walked into The Marilyn, one of our studios here at Operation Podcast, the conversation opened up fast. By the end, he'd shared stories behind songs that shaped a generation, signed the Behind the Wall brick, and left advice every creator should hear.

Behind the Wall is a monthly music podcast that goes behind iconic moments in music and entertainment. This episode delivers on every level.

▶️ Watch the full conversation with Ne-Yo on Behind the Wall → 

Here's a preview of what's inside.

It Started With a Red Notebook

Ne-Yo decided on music at nine years old and never made a Plan B.

He grew up in Las Vegas surrounded by musical women: his mom, sister, grandmother, and five aunts. His mom came home from work each night with a new genre for them to listen to together.

When young Shaffer (his real name) needed an outlet, his mom handed him a red spiral notebook and told him to write it down. Journal entries became poems. Poems became songs.

For years, ...

Hey Podcast Fam, 

Some of our favorite conversations happen right here in the studio — and this week, we're spotlighting one of them: Darin Olien, known widely as the "Superfood Hunter," and his podcast SuperLife.

Darin built his reputation studying food systems and health practices around the world, and SuperLife channels that same curiosity into long-form conversation. Each episode brings on guests working across nutrition, mental health, and sustainable living, with the goal of making complex health science feel practical rather than overwhelming.

The show is perhaps best known for its recurring focus on what Darin calls Fatal Conveniences™ — the everyday products and habits that seem harmless but may be quietly working against both personal health and the environment. It's a framework that turns each episode into a rethink of daily choices, backed by guests who bring real expertise to the conversation.

That combination — deep research, honest conversation, and a clear point of ...