The Marinade with Jason Earle

Kelsey Waldon has established herself as an artist firmly in tune with herself as a writer yet not content with resting on her sterling reputation. With each record her pen has further flowered, culminating in this instance with an invigorating album that pays homage to country music's past while forging toward a confessional, self-reflective, vulnerable brand of tunes that stands out even among many of her esteemed peers. Given that she was introduced to a broader audience when she signed with the late, legendary John Prine's Oh Boy Records in 2019, one would be forgiven for thinking Kelsey is relatively new to the music scene. On the contrary, she has paid her dues and the years of honing her craft jump out on Every Ghost. Listen On: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BJDwJVCEANm1tO1KE5pEW?si=a4d2911b0bd94069 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000710255695 YouTube- https://youtu.be/Nxw2jzB2i-8?si=ZKwJOir5SrMgm2IM    

Caitlin Cannon is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, actor, and comedian. Her new record Love Addict is chock full of bangers that grabbed me on the first listen. It's got country in it with some psychedelica. The album is a sonic and lyrical journey that pushes the envelope.  On some episodes, you really connect with the guest. I feel like this is one of those episodes. Everyone, it is my honor to bring you, my conversation with Caitlin Cannon. The song you are hearing in this episode is "Love Addict" from Caitlin's album of the same name.  Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5nuvJFFlIwlRtc85MUWT20?si=430ead04bbd8431d Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000709074854 YouTube- https://youtu.be/PNdPEbKAwKs?si=U4Gpzx0as3x_LTjn    

For the next few weeks Jason Earle of The Marinade will be on the road covering Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee, and catching up with folks along the way.  For this bonus series of The Marinade you will get a little personal reflection, some reporting from the festivals, stories along the way, and a whole lot of fun. Everyone, prepare to get grounded with The Marinade again this summer!

Little Feat's legend goes back to 1969! The band has produced ubiquitous hits like "Dixie Chicken" and "Willin'." Their influence stretches across generations. They have endured heartbreak, loss, and lineup changes but the core Little Feat sound has remained true since the beginning. Scott Sharrard joined LIttle Feat in 2019 and has been instrumental in their efforts leading up to the band's latest record Strike Up The Band, which was released on May 9th, 2025.  In addition to his work with Little Feat, Scott was the band leader for the Gregg Allman Band and his band The Chesterfields. The band, and Scott, have lived a fascinating musical life.  The song you are hearing in this episode is "Midnight Flight" from Little Feat's excellent new record.  Listen on: Spotify- Apple Podcasts- YouTube-

Matt Andersen is a singer and songwriter from New Brunswick, Canada whose career has spanned over twenty years and somehow, despite his work being very much in my wheelhouse, I am just now learning about it all. This man's voice, his playing, his writing- it all shines on each of his records and especially so on his new record The Hammer & The Rose. The Hammer & The Rose was released on April 25, 2025 and it is squarely on my 2025 superlatives list. Before I get to my conversation with Matt, I want to thank three new Patreon patrons! Bob Beatty, Seth Gill, and Tom Romito have all joined our Patreon community lately. Patreon.com/marinadepodcast if you would like to support The Marinade and enjoy some bonus content. The song you are hearing in this episode is "Tonight Belongs To You" from Matt's new album The Hammer & The Rose. Listen On: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2pSASHzxsHzfHYKIsXW789?si=6628a758088b432b Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000706424156 YouTube- https://youtu.be/NTbNl0uZqU8?si=uadHSUCb_7EwleC9  

Pearl Rachinsky our guest for Episode 186. llustration, art direction, photography, branding- it seems like Pearl can do anything. She is a multi-disciplinary visual artist who has worked with Jason Isbell, John Moreland, Joe Pug and many other modern legends of roots music.  Pearl's life has been a fascinating journey and she is a kind soul. We caught up in the green room ahead of John Moreland with Jordan Foley and Tyler Hood at Tuffy's Music Box in Sanford, FL, to talk about crushing the patriarchy, making discerning creative choices, growing up in an artistic environment, and so much more. Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5EwBDPpK4FBpj6TkPaFQ3X?si=99b18bbececa4911 YouTube- https://youtu.be/n9xQa40UVAw?si=0kwopO4ZjjrCGE1U Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000705239554 Support The Marinade on Patreon: patreon.com/marinadepodcast    

Steve Poltz is a singer and songwriter originally from Nova Scotia, raised in Southern California, and now making his home in Nashville. He made a name for himself first with his band The Rugburns and later, more famously, as co-writer with Jewel including the mega hit “You Were Meant For Me.” If you are of a certain age, you will remember the video for that song. A spare room with Jewel playing guitar and a dude dressed like 1996. That dude is Steve Poltz himself! Fifteen-year-old me would be losing his mind. Hell, 44-year-old me is losing his mind at this opportunity. Steve's latest record Stardust & Satellites is outstanding! Everyone, it is my great honor to bring you my conversation with Steve Poltz! The song you are hearing in this episode is "It's Baseball Season" from Steve's excellent record Stardust & Satellites. Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5w78cBCEHlZBvnAPHNe1xv?si=4b6c4e84d2d74774 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000704800254 YouTube- https://youtu.be/PlK4UG0e5nc?si=9d52wucpIAzE-lWB Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast    

Grey DeLisle is an acclaimed actor and Grammy-winning musician whose latest record is an immediate contender for my favorite of the year. Where does one begin to introduce a powerhouse like Grey DeLisle? For decades she was the voice of Daphne in the Scooby Doo series. She plays Azula in Avatar The Last Airbender. Her music has been compared to Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn. Just an all around badass and very cool person.  Support The Marinade on Patreon: patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/31jNNFk9k9ZKUktwUjlXpS?si=8597c4a1a2824bd9 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000703510985 YouTube- https://youtu.be/La62X3Ebkcw?si=a9fkcoMHYQMbXOLD    

Jason Earle shares his experiences from Suwannee Spring Reunion 2025 at Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. Welcome to The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action. On this edition of Jason's Journal, we talk about seeing Scythian and Jon Stickley Trio.

Ron Pope is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player who grew up in Georgia for the most part. He had a huge hit with is song “A Drop in the Ocean” which has over a billion with a b streams. His work has been praised by everyone who could do so, and you can add my little name to that list, especially after listening to his forthcoming record American Man, American Music which you can find wherever you listen to music on Friday, February 14th, 2025. Y'all, Ron was an absolute delight to talk with and I am so excited for this episode. Everyone, it is my honor to bring you, my conversation with Ron Pope. Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2E7Y86TmJkOzRC0UgdN1n9?si=bb1cc2f739df4f9c Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000691603193 YouTube- https://youtu.be/EF7UKwUqwE4?si=zN-vL4d4jGZ2JvHi    

Jason Earle of The Marinade tells stories about his favorite live shows of the year 2024. Hear tales about seeing The Rolling Stones, Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit at Bonnaroo, Joe Pug, and Jonathan Peyton and Abigail Peyton.

Justin Bloss is a singer and songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose latest record Claymore snuck onto my favorite albums of 2024 list just under the wire. Don't just take my word for it. John Moreland and BJ Barham among others have been singing his praises as well. Just give the record a spin after you listen to this conversation

Nick Gusman is the front man and principal songwriter for Nick Gusman and The Coyotes whose latest record Lifting Heavy Things is one of my favorites from 2024. He also has wonderful solo work including an acoustic solo record on the way this summer. Nick's songs paint immersive scenes that are carried along by addictive melodies.  Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5oboJKvaKTUSq3yS8x6WIa?si=0868d1e5a69b4669 YouTube- https://youtu.be/xEJ_kkrO9d4?si=tE4CZVI65hgvEYWf Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000684015438  

Jason Earle of The Marinade tells stories about his favorite live shows of the year 2024. Hear tales about seeing American Aquarium, Jason Isbell, and Bob Dylan.

Kasey Anderson is a singer and songwriter from Portland, OR, whose latest record To The Places We Lived is one of my favorites of the year and maybe my favorite thing he has done. Kasey and I always get lost in the good weeds when we chat and this conversation is a good example. Y'all, it is my pleasure to bring you for the third time, my conversation with Kasey Anderson.

BJ Barham is the creative force behind one of my all time favorite bands American Aquarium. BJ was on my short list of dream guests when I started this thing back in 2016 and I was thrilled that he agreed to be my very first Marinade guest!  American Aquarium released perhaps my favorite of their albums The Fear of Standing Still earlier this year. BJ is a man who is dedicated to his craft and each album showcases the growth he and his band have attained. He is an inspiration and I am honored to have gotten to know him a little over the years. Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mpbKw2H4pCmSXDaIq2CNS?si=a3a21238403b4b51 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000681424373 YouTube- https://youtu.be/8DpJMVBggkQ?si=z6Ifx-5KqswQqO2A

Amythyst Kiah is a Grammy-nominated songwriter whose Butch Walker produced record Still and Bright is one of my favorites of 2024. This follows her 2021 release Wary and Strange which has been my steady road trip companion ever since. I have wanted to sit down with Amythyst for years! This is an exciting episode for me and I'm so grateful for the opportunity. Everyone, it is my pleasure to bring you my conversation with Amythyst Kiah. Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3N17jcdWcfIzzN6OisQnMm?si=77da1ad559d3410d Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000680540435 YouTube- https://youtu.be/uAx_eILz-F8?si=XSKBZdYdYDIhWu7y

Daryl Hance is a songwriter and guitar player from Duval County, Florida, whose music has been in my life for over twenty years.  I first learned of Daryl during his time with the band Mofro, now J.J. Grey and Mofro. He hasn't been with that band for a while and since gone on to carve a handful of wonderful solo records. I've long said his guitar playing is like a fingerprint. Maybe it's the Florida boy in me. Maybe it's the country boy in me. That swampy sound so few can capture with authenticity is hyper-present in Daryl's work and I am ready for more and more.  Daryl's latest record is called “Devil's Millhopper,” it is available wherever you consume music, and you can buy a digital copy on bandcamp.com. Listen on: Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000679731806 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZkRzhiNb89a8nSLHn111g?si=964e8477b3954c62 YouTube- https://youtu.be/o1EYZoMIGAY?si=LxIscW7DGw8evFil    

Jason Earle recaps day two of Orange Blossom Revue festival 2024 featuring JJ Grey and Mofro, Steep Canyon Rangers, Sam Grisman Project, Emily Nunni, and Van Plating. The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action.

Welcome to The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action. On this edition of Jason's Journal, we are recapping day one of the 2024 Orange Blossom Revue festival in Lake Wales, FL, featuring Wyatt Ellis, Robert Earl Keen, and The War and Treaty.

Welcome to The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. This is a bonus episode in our Jason's Journal series. In addition to sharing conversations with creative people, we often cover live creative events and work to bring you in on the action. On this edition of Jason's Journal, we are previewing day one of the 2024 Orange Blossom Revue festival in Lake Wales, FL, featuring Van Plating, Robert Earl Keen, JJ Grey and Mofro, Steep Canyon Rangers, and more.

Graig  Kriendler is an award winning painter from Rockland County, New York whose work I find captivating for several reasons. We unpack my love for what he does in the episode but in short if you have listened to this show at all you know I love baseball more than most things in the world. The intersection of baseball and art is a sweet spot and I am so excited to bring you this conversation. Follow all things Graig at: https://www.graigkreindler.com/ Listen to The Marinade on: Apple Podcasts- Spotify- YouTube- 

The great Steve Silberman passed away last week. In his memory we revisit his 2020 appearance on The Marinade. Steve was a mensch and he will be deeply missed.  Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/71dKbQYobXr9bsjEE5eCoQ?si=e584bbea1fcf4f64 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000668393059 YouTube- https://youtu.be/X6jXAmuQNxk?si=IW_JKJp1DrePCPRx

John Moreland is our guest for Episode 175! I started listening to his music with 2013's In The Throes and have been a huge fan ever since. He is a generational writer and his latest record Visitor may be the best example of that fact. We caught up via Zoom recently for a conversation about having a healthy relationship with technology, writing lines that connect, what it takes for John Moreland to punch a mother fucker's lights out, and so much more! Everyone, it is my great honor to bring you my conversation with John Moreland. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen on:  Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0zkBSD1NQNCpFXjRsmEggY?si=ee354ee26a074a6e Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000666640135 YouTube- https://youtu.be/LqcRMSShgVI?si=BUb4XTcoSi6DA5JG  

After writing 1000 songs and recording several albums in solitude, Chris Robeson has finally released his debut album Euphoriphobia and it is outstanding. I love when a record has one foot in the world of singer songwriters and the other planted among indie rock giants. That's what Euphoriphobia does. My conversation with Chris is about overcoming mental blocks, processing tragedy and fear, the craft of songwriting, and so much more! Everyone, it is my pleasure to bring you my conversation with Chris Robeson.  Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000665944722 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2U3T84DFdffj2oZOflERRe?si=671d224d3af04d30 YouTube: https://youtu.be/0ss1lKT8Bv4?si=_SD6MP_mig2pLr0Z

Jason Earle tells the tale of seeing Sturgill Simpson at Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville, Florida, on November 2, 2014. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast

Rich Ruth is a multi-instrumentalist and composer whose music blends elements of doom, stoner, drone rock into spiritual jazz. He has toured with S.G. Goodman and Circles Around the Sun and played with a murderers row of incredible collaborators. But it's his latest record Water Still Flows that has a stranglehold on my attention lately. Y'all, I understandably get pigeonholed as an Americana fan. But I love stoner rock and jazz and so many genres. Every so often a record like this comes along and blows my mind. I am so grateful Rich agreed to sit down for an episode of The Marinade. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3LumBxpCkwzGQfpJROuKuH?si=2001d4e735764f51 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000664349093 YouTube- https://youtu.be/KJJsnrJ1AHg?si=kyu0r-KeRor5c5-0

Boulevards is the nom de plume of Jamil Rashad whose latest record Carolina Funk: Barn Burner on Tobacco Road is among my favorites of the year. As Jamil puts it, “He did not want to be a carbon copy and make the same record as my favorite influences growing up. The objective was to make a record that was creative, raw, infectious, syncopated basslines, tight drums, punchy horns that brings a soulful element to the funk.” Objective accomplished. This is as fresh and interesting a record as I have heard in a long time. Listen on: Apple Podcasts- Spotify- YouTube-

Will Kimbrough is kind of a living legend. He written and played with Jimmy Buffett, produced Todd Snider, is a touring member of Emmylou Harris's band, and on and on. His latest solo record For the Life of Me was released on May 3, 2024. We caught up via Zoom back in June for a conversation about his work with post-traumatic growth organizations Songwriting With: Soldiers and the Warrior PATHH Program, writing with Jimmy Buffett, his wonderful new album, balancing all of these various plates, and so much more.  Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen On: Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000662769775 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/193GqBH4aRkEa6cIzRA3ZJ?si=fb55ed7723d44616 YouTube- https://youtu.be/L7OcsNQDjzM?si=Sw8bh9pohUHDnOGY  

Milky Chance (Philipp Dausch and Clemens Rehbein) is our guest for Episode 170 of The Marinade. Milky Chance is a chart-topping, genre defying band from Germany whose debut single “Stolen Dance” made them a household name back in 2013. They have gone on to release four excellent full length records including 2023's Living in a Haze. Y'all, this opportunity is a huge thrill for me. I loved “Stolen Dance” from the first listen and am honored Clemens and Philipp sat down with us for such a thoughtful conversation. We caught up at Bonnaroo 2024 in the media tent behind The What Stage. Thank you so much to everyone who listens to The Marinade and makes these opportunities possible. Everyone, my conversation with Philipp and Clemens of Milky Chance. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen on: Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000662048689 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3I1CBoGLl5DNtIoRojjXDO?si=0b8e741b67084456 YouTube- https://youtu.be/nx5K1sTCs0Q?si=toYvIHJ3sbtTYg84  

Drayton Farley is a singer and songwriter from Alabama whose most recent record Twenty On High continues to be a favorite of Marinators everywhere. Twenty on High was produced by Marinade guest Sadler Vaden who of course plays guitar in Jason Isbell's 400 Unit. The Alabama native cut his teeth playing open mics while working on the railroad and went on to become one of the favorite songwriters of your favorite songwriters. We caught up with Drayton at Laurel Cove Festival just outside of Pineville, KY, for a conversation about his connection to fans, the production touch of Sadler Vaden, the importance of a familial support system, and so much more.  Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5umBma6yZ0BjdShudpogkj?si=727b39777c2f419a Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000660842066

Josh Morningstar is a singer and songwriter originally from Maryland who now makes his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Even if you don't yet know the name, you probably know the work. Josh Morningstar is a heavyweight writer. He has co-written with the likes of Kendell Marvel and Hayes Carll and has written several tunes for Cody Jinks including the smash hit “Must Be the Whiskey.”  Josh is a creative and personal inspiration. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity. We caught up with Josh via Zoom and connected like old friends. I have been so excited to bring this one to you. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Follow Josh Morningstar: https://www.joshmorningstarmusic.com/ Listen on: Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000660111098 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/53IOnOOG9uGYcHrLxcgPai?si=4155e3f8bfc94bbc YouTube- https://youtu.be/Foz3aZ9kaBQ?si=7CbwUCm5tmv8UfQY  

Alisa Amador is a bilingual singer and songwriter based in Boston. Her debut full-length record Multitudes is a journey through genre and language that delights at every turn. It's a personal yet universal piece of art born of determination and self-discovery.  Alisa was the winner of NPR's Tiny Desk Concert competition in 2022 at a time when she was about ready to hang up her music dreams. She is an inspiration and an absolute delight as a conversationalist. I am so excited to bring you my conversation with Alisa Amador.  Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Follow all things Alisa Amador: https://alisaamador.com/ Listen on: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3dsZHNvM7MZ0z7MSjWzdsT?si=24ccc1234b264eb9 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000659037775 YouTube- https://youtu.be/vjShT6rm_uU?si=aiETUX0Aish_TUhp

As part of our Grounded Summer tour I am in Pineville, KY, covering Laurel Cove Festival. If you are new to The Marinade, maybe you went to Laurel Cove, this came across your social media feed and you wanted to relive the weekend, welcome. I'll give you a little context for the show. The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff.  The bulk of our work looks like me, Jason Earle, sitting down with an artist and talking about process. We are also fortunate to cover live creative events like this one. My goal is to bring you along for the ride. Listen on: Apple Podcasts- Spotify-  YouTube-  Support The Marinade on Patreon: patreon.com/marinadepodcast

Jason Earle shares his reflections from day one of the 2024 Laurel Cove Festival in Pineville, KY. The Marinade caught up with Drayton Farley, saw John R. Miller, Nat Myers, Wyatt Flores, and Buffalo Wabs and the Price Hill Hustle, and caught up with friends old and new. Listen on: Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000658263312 Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mjRk4NtP5TmT5lgVvzbBd?si=343bd3a5916b4416 YouTube- https://youtu.be/YmyhxbX_4vI?si=N9vh7-azytq5TMmq Support The Marinade on Patreon: patreon.com/marinadepodcast

For the next few weeks Jason Earle of The Marinade will be on the road covering Laurel Cove Festival in Pineville, Kentucky, and for the second year in a row Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee. In addition to bringing you interviews and reports from the festivals, I am using this time as a personal reset. I am originally from Kentucky as is my entire family, and I have recently been going through some major changes in my life. So it made sense for me to spend some time in my place of origin this summer. For this bonus series of The Marinade you will get a little personal reflection, some reporting from the festivals, stories along the way, and a whole lot of fun. Everyone, prepare to get grounded with The Marinade this summer!  

Oliver Wood is the lead singer and one of the founding members of Grammy nominated  trio The Wood Brothers which he co-founded with his brother Chris and Jano Rix in 2006. His latest solo record Fat Cat Silhouette comes out on June 14, 2024.  For this collection of songs he enlisted Rix on production duty and percussion along with great friend of The Marinade Seth Walker, the incomparable Katie Pruitt, and several other esteemed collaborators. Y'all, I have been a fan of Oliver's music since damn near the inception of The Wood Brothers and I am thrilled to bring y'all this conversation. This is the third time I have had the pleasure of chatting with Oliver on record. He is always thoughtful and I always learn something. Support The Marinade on Patreon: patreon.com/marinadepodcast For Oliver's Solo Work: https://www.oliverwoodmusic.com/ For The Wood Brothers: https://www.thewoodbros.com/ Listen on: Spotify- Apple Podcasts- YouTube-   

Kyle Keller is a singer and songwriter who currently makes his home in Gainesville, FL (Go Gators!) Kyle's sophomore record The Great American Highway was released in the summer of 2023 and it's a delight that gives and gives. So is the man himself as you will hear in this episode. I have known Kyle for several years.  He and my dear friend Jordan Foley are very close and the three of us sat having tea and talking about life here in my beloved Milk District in Orlando then walked over to the porch of Barley and Vine Biergarten to record. It was a gorgeous April day that was a long time coming. Support Kyle Keller on Bandcamp: https://kylekellermusic.bandcamp.com/ Follow Wild Kyle on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WILDKYLE Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen On: Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DltSn1mlneBoQXQJCBUuX?si=bec7af58ee894651 Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000657330385 YouTube- https://youtu.be/tuk736OxYXY?si=NxIQpXy2dn7hXkWX  

Jason shares his reflections on day two of Blackwater Sol Revue at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, FL. Anders Osborne, G. Love, The Allman Betts Band, and JJ Grey and Mofro are featured.  Follow Alycia Pollock for gorgeous photos from the weekend: https://www.alyciapollock.com/ Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast  

Jason shares his reflections on day one of Blackwater Sol Revue at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, FL. Satsang, Lucero, American Aquarium, and JJ Grey and Mofro are featured.  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7G57PSdkHFtTYxlisNx2ig?si=bdddecadd542412e Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000656811028  

Dustin Kensrue is a singer and songwriter from California who came to notoriety with his band Thrice in the early 2000s. He has gone on to release several gorgeous solo records including the latest release Desert Dreaming which has captivated me from the first listen.  Follow all things Dustin Kensrue: https://www.dustinkensrue.com/ Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000656188243 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Lzt2FqM0dFe6QqIrD14GX?si=6cab0fcc4e8c4665 YouTube: https://youtu.be/rVCzJ5PC0NU?si=aZZHsEWoHA1laATG    

Jason Hawk Harris is a singer and songwriter from Texas whose latest record Thin Places is an examination of grief in a way that speaks so directly to my recent experience. Classically trained and full of creative energy. He is a sweet and thoughtful person who makes incredible records. I am so grateful to bring y'all my conversation with Jason Hawk Harris. Spotify: Apple Podcasts: The Marinade Website:  Follow all things Jason Hawk Harris: https://jasonhawkharris.com/ Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast  

Colby T. Helms is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player from Southwest Virginia. His debut full length record Tales of Misfortune is a sterling example of an artist coming out of the gates hot. We caught up with Colby backstage at Suwannee Spring Reunion last month. You'll hear the sounds of that magical event in the background while we talk about Colby's upbringing, our mutual passion for vinyl, the love he feels for performing, and so much more. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Follow Colby T. Helms: https://www.colbyhelms.com/  

Sam Emerson Bodary is the lead singer and principal songwriter of Columbus, Ohio's Hello Emerson. Hello Emerson's latest record unpacks a serious car accident suffered by Bodary's father. It is an examination of family and mortality in a way that makes both and their attendant themes seem more manageable than they might in practice. To Keep Him Here is a stunning record and I am so grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Sam. 

This is episode 160 and our guest for the second time is Sammy Kay. Sammy is a songwriter from New Jersey who now makes his home in Cincinnati, Kentucky. He is a dear sweet soul who has lived a fascinating life. We have gotten to know each other over the last year and some change and I am grateful for the connection we have formed.    Sammy is always working and you will hear about those projects during our chat. Most notably the debut EP from his band The Kilograms with J Duckworth, Joe Gittleman, and Michael McDermott is now available wherever you consume music. This is essentially me and Sammy shooting the shit and I hope y'all enjoy it as much as we did.  

Jason's Journal live from Suwannee Spring Reunion 2024! Jason Earle shares his thoughts from day two of the festival. 

Jason's Journal live from Suwannee Spring Reunion 2024! Jason talks about the magic of the Suwannee roots festivals and tells tales from seeing The Steel Wheels, Hattie Craven and Joe Craven, Town Mountain, and more.  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000650140741 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ayqClyH6QcQpLYk0SDo4Q?si=2fc537cff2014e1e YouTube: https://youtu.be/4O_LIW188R4?si=gQEFlSc7fpGJ-9p9  

This is Episode 159 and our guest is Jonathan Peyton. Jonathan is a singer and songwriter from Woodstock, GA, whose second studio album Nothing Here's the Same is now available everywhere! Sadler Vaden produced this incredible record which touches on Peyton's experiences with generational trauma and overcoming its attendant challenges among other themes. We talk about Peyton's experiences joining a cult, the layers of his songs, an aborted opening slot for Zach Bryan at Red Rocks, and so much more. Follow all things Jonathan Peyton: https://jonathanpeytonmusic.com/ Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000648581615 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zlBtG47QYGT0lVeBPNOLx?si=9417561ac9bb41ed YouTube: https://youtu.be/xg_huJ2djGw?si=7BWznNtwMcz6fvGI  

Joe Pug is our guest for the second time. Joe is a revered singer, songwriter, and podcaster from Greenbelt, Maryland. He has been releasing music since 2009's classic record Nation of Heat, which was about the time his work came into my life when he opened for the legendary Steve Earle. His latest record Sketch of a Promised Departure will be released on March 3, 2024.  The first time we talked was a remote conversation back in 2021. This time we got to sit down with Joe backstage ahead of his show at Tuffy's Music Box in Sanford, FL. The wonderful songwriter and friend of the show Michael McArthur opened with Josh Davis on guitar. The atmosphere was welcoming and beautiful and I am so grateful to bring you this episode. Everyone, it is my great honor to bring you the return of Joe Pug. Follow all things Joe Pug at: https://joepugmusic.com/ Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast    

Jaimee Harris is a singer and songwriter from Waco, Texas, who is one of my new favorite artists. Her debut full length record Red Rescue was released in 2018 to well deserved high praise. For whatever reason, that album snuck by my ears, but her follow up Boomerang Town, which came out last year got its hooks in me on the first listen. As fate would have it, Jaimee was on tour with the legendary Mary Gauthier at that very moment and the tour was stopping just down the road. Thankfully, Jaimee agree to sit down with us at Gram Parson's Derry Down in Winter Haven, FL, earlier this month for a delightful conversation about writing, teaching, her incredible new record Boomerang Town, and of course, pinball. The Marinade is a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff. Follow Jaimee Harris at: https://www.jaimeeharris.com/ Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Find a pinball game near you: https://pinballmap.com/  

Dave Wilson is the principal songwriter for the North Carolina's Chatham County Line, whose outstanding tenth studio album Hiyo will be released on January 26, 2024. The album was produced by Rachael Moore and it sees the band taking a huge sonic leap that lands with grace. As you will hear, I've been a fan of Chatham County Line for many years and this was a huge honor. Everyone, it is my great honor to bring you my conversation with Dave Wilson.  The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff.  Follow Chatham County Line at: https://www.chathamcountyline.com/ Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16ISucTDTU8qG3PAJD5oZH?si=d1ee52ebda754af2 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000642560636