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Justin Tranter Wakes Up Applauding

2025/4/24
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This chapter explores Justin Tranter's journey from a bullied teenager in the Midwest to a successful songwriter. It covers his early experiences coming out, his time at the Chicago Academy for the Arts, Berklee College of Music and the formation of Semi-Precious Weapons. It also touches upon the challenges and triumphs of his early career and his determination to succeed in the face of adversity.
  • Justin Tranter came out at 14 in 1994.
  • He attended the Chicago Academy for the Arts and Berklee College of Music.
  • He formed the band Semi-Precious Weapons.
  • He transitioned from performing to songwriting, initially facing many rejections before achieving success.

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Welcome back! This week’s guest is the immensely talented Justin Tranter! Justin and Caleb talk coming out stories, the early days of making money online, co-writing songs like Good Luck, Babe! with Chappell Roan, Centuries with Fall Out Boy, AI, and much more! 

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