ep27 Ryan Langlois + Jonah David with intention
released October 30, 2025
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Glen Erickson sits down to talk with musician Ryan Langlois and his son, emerging artist Jonah David, unraveling their intertwined musical paths. Ryan reflects on his rapid fame with the Boom Chucka Boys, the struggle between seeking art and notoriety, and the challenges of balancing career and family. Contrastingly, Jonah shares his journey from early country influences to discovering his own R&B sound in Vancouver, along with his multi-faceted efforts in creating art, music, and launching a clothing line. Both father and son explore themes of artistic intention, the complexities of fame, and the art of authentic expression.
Ryan Langlois website: https://www.ryandlangloismusic.com/
Ryan Langlois Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryan.langlois.music/
Jonah David Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjonahdavid/
hosts: Glen Erickson, Alexi Erickson
Almost Famous Enough website: https://www.almostfamousenough.com
AFE instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostfamousenough
Almost Famous Enough Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1o1PRD2X0i3Otmpn8vi2zP?si=1ece497360564480
Almost Famous Enough is a series of conversations centered around the music industry, pulling back the veil on what it really means to “make it”. Our podcast features guests who know the grind, who have lived the dream, or at the very least, chased the dream. Through these conversational biographies, truth and vulnerability provide more than a topical roadmap or compile some career advice; they can appeal to the dreamer in us all, with stories that can teach us, inspire us, and even reconcile us, and make us feel like we made a new friend along the way.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
03:15 Catching up
04:39 Ryan's Early Musical Influences
19:35 Jonah's Musical Upbringing
21:38 Jonah's Path to Music
35:23 The Boom Chucka Boys Era
42:20 Balancing Fame and Family
45:59 Childhood Memories and Parental Influence
46:59 Realizing the Impact of a Musician Parent
47:57 Balancing Family and Career
50:09 Pursuing Music Independently
53:05 Finding a New Musical Direction
53:39 Moving to Vancouver and Musical Growth
57:45 Collaborations and Musical Projects
01:14:24 Exploring Multiple Art Forms
01:28:23 Finding Identity Beyond Music
01:28:49 The Concept of Capital V Value
01:29:36 Challenges of Performing and Finding Peace
01:30:53 Struggles with Validation and Imposter Syndrome
01:34:48 Post-Fame with Alexi
