American Songwriter's "Song Diving" podcast has released an episode featuring country artist Niko Moon, delving into the stories behind songs he has written or co-written, including "Good Time," "American Dreamin'," and Zac Brown Band's "Homegrown." The episode is part of an ongoing series in which the outlet explores songwriters' creative processes, offering listeners insight into how popular country tracks come together and matters because it sheds light on the craft behind hits from a prominent voice in the genre.

During the conversation, Moon discusses the artists who influenced his songwriting, including John Prine, Travis Tritt, Outkast and Alan Jackson, and explains why writing positive, uplifting music has become central to his mission. He also recounts a pivotal dive bar performance attended by Zac Brown that changed the course of his career, reflects on the difficulty of finding a song's first great idea, and considers how songs can resonate with listeners at just the right moment. The episode is accompanied by a bonus "Song Diving Mixtape" featuring the tracks discussed, and is available across major podcast platforms including Apple, Spotify and Amazon.