Podcasts about Black gold

This hour, Steve and Jeff break down the latest on the Black & Gold as the Saints have made some moves clearing room for positional needs, should Tyler Shough, the assumed rookie starter for the Saints, be given a fully-guaranteed contract, the guys also hear from Saints DE Cam Jordan on how he feels about the Saints young QBs, and more!

Steve connects with Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, the new guys rocking Black & Gold, the Saints Hall of Fame 2025 class as well as some more recognitions for fellow Saints legends, the Saints having no joint practices this camp/preseason, and more!

Steve connects with Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, the new guys rocking Black & Gold, the Saints Hall of Fame 2025 class as well as some more recognitions for fellow Saints legends, the Saints having no joint practices this camp/preseason, and more!

Steve and Cullen break down the latest news on the Saints as they pick up two fresh faces from the UFL and USFL, as well as two new inductees to the Saints Hall of Fame, and to help us break it all down, we connect with Saints sideline reporter and WWl digital content producer, Jeff Nowak, on what the Saints are up to now, no joint practice dates announced for the Black & Gold, and we close out with our Triple Option feature where we dole out hot takes on the days hottest stories!

On today's short show, Steve Geller and Cullen Steele discuss the latest Saints news regarding new faces in the Saints Hall of Fame, recognition for those in the Black & Gold's family, recent additions to the Saints OL and TE rooms, as well as having Jeff Nowak drop in to break down all that and the players reporting for Saints camp in Metairie on July 22nd, our daily Triple Option feature, and a lot more!

We're back from a brief hiatus and diving headfirst into a jam-packed sports week! Muff makes waves on The Pat McAfee Show and gives us the inside scoop from TST in Cary, NC - autograph hunters, lots of rain, and an unexpected encounter with Hope Solo included. Aaron Rodgers to Pittsburgh? You heard it here first. Muff nailed the call, and now #8 is rocking the Black & Gold. Plus, NFL headlines galore: Jim Irsay's legacy, Nick Chubb's next chapter, and why the Tush Push just won't die. College football's playoff shake-up, the monumental NCAA ruling, and the EA Sports video game payout model all get airtime. Shoutout to new listeners and loyal followers — if you haven't subscribed on YouTube yet, we're giving away merch at 100 subs. Hit that button!Don't forget to follow us on all our socials: - @sportsjimmuff on Instagram / Twitter - Sports Stuff with Jim & Muff on Facebook / YouTube Subcribe, comment, rate, review, poke, like, tickle, and get the damn bell on!!!

Grammy-winning songwriter and Soul Asylum frontman Dave Pirner chats about his process, from the earliest days of the band to to the most recent album, Slowly But Shirley PART ONE:Paul and Scott talk about movie soundtracks, music discovery, and how technology changes but the power of music endures.PART TWO:Our in-depth conversation with Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum.ABOUT DAVE PIRNERDave Pirner is best known as the lead singer, frontman, and primary songwriter for the Grammy-winning alternative rock band Soul Asylum. Formed in Minneapolis in the early 1980s, the group has blended punk, roots music, power pop and other influences to create its own unique sound. After a series of indie releases and two albums for A&M, the band's widespread commercial breakthrough came with Columbia Records' release of the Grave Dancer's Union album in 1992. “Black Gold” and “Somebody to Shove” were hits on Billboard's Alternative Rock chart, with the latter reaching #1. “Runaway Train” was a top-5 pop single and earned Pirner a Grammy for Best Rock Song. The follow-up album, Let Your Dim Light Shine, produced the top 20 singles “Misery” and “Just Like Anyone.” To date, Soul Asylum has released over a dozen studio albums and Pirner has released one solo album, Faces & Names, in 2002. The band's most recent record, Slowly But Shirley, was released in September of 2024.  

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints have one of the younger QB rooms in NFL history, but there will be no Aaron Rodgers coming to save the day. That's mostly because the Saints weren't interested, but also because he made sure to say he wasn't, either. Jeff and Steve kick off today's episode by diving into that subject, some takeaways from the first session of OTAs and thoughts on the OL shuffle. Can Trevor Penning really hack it at guard? We're going to find out.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints have one of the younger QB rooms in NFL history, but there will be no Aaron Rodgers coming to save the day. That's mostly because the Saints weren't interested, but also because he made sure to say he wasn't, either. Jeff and Steve kick off today's episode by diving into that subject, some takeaways from the first session of OTAs and thoughts on the OL shuffle. Can Trevor Penning really hack it at guard? We're going to find out.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints QB room has four intriguing, young names – but how will it all shake out? We break down the injury to Jake Haener and hear from UDFA Hunter Dekkers for the first time. What's the first impression? We'll also dive into our takes on the early returns in the QB battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, as well as why we don't see a veteran QB coming into the picture any time soon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints QB room has four intriguing, young names – but how will it all shake out? We break down the injury to Jake Haener and hear from UDFA Hunter Dekkers for the first time. What's the first impression? We'll also dive into our takes on the early returns in the QB battle between Tyler Shough and Spencer Rattler, as well as why we don't see a veteran QB coming into the picture any time soon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when big oil turns its sights to critical minerals? This episode of Fast Forward dives into ExxonMobil's unexpected pivot into lithium extraction and its role in the energy transition. Andrea Hotter sits down with Dan Holton, Senior VP of Low Carbon Solutions at ExxonMobil, to discuss how the company's deep expertise in oil drilling is being repurposed to unlock lithium from brines.  Explore the ground breaking technology, the "why now" behind this shift, and how ExxonMobil plans to reshape the battery materials supply chain. With insights into regulatory hurdles, the global lithium market, and the growing interplay between energy security and the energy transition, this episode offers a unique glimpse into the future of energy. Listen now and discover how lithium might just become the "new oil."  Fastmarkets is your source of critical minerals and battery raw materials market analysis, forecasting and price data, keeping you ahead of the competition. To discover more about our products visit https://www.fastmarkets.com/podcast/

This hour, Bobby and Steve discuss the merits of the Saints possibly bringing in Aaron Rodgers to lead the Black & Gold before welcoming in Jason La Canfora, Audacy NFL Insider and host of the Audacy Original podcast "In the Huddle", on what the Saints are looking to do this season, if Aaron Rodgers could actually end up in the NFC South, and what unassuming NFL team might make some serious noise this season?

This hour, Bobby and Steve discuss the merits of the Saints possibly bringing in Aaron Rodgers to lead the Black & Gold before welcoming in Jason La Canfora, Audacy NFL Insider and host of the Audacy Original podcast "In the Huddle", on what the Saints are looking to do this season, if Aaron Rodgers could actually end up in the NFC South, and what unassuming NFL team might make some serious noise this season?

On today's show, Bobby Hebert and Steve Geller discuss the Saints OTAs Day 3 breakdown as the Black & Gold, who looked good, who might need some more work, how did the new O-line lineup fair, Spencer Rattler kicking butt and taking names heading into Year 2, before diving into the sound bank to hear from Saints HC Kellen Moore, on the decision to move Penning inside, Rattler's second year, when they are getting into contact practices, and more. Later on, the guys do their daily Triple Option segment before connecting with Jason La Canfora, Audacy NFL Insider and host of the Audacy Original podcast "In the Huddle", to break down the Aaron Rodgers situation that could make its way to the big easy, and national college baseball writer & SEC Extra on D1Baseball.com, Joe Healy, on the Tigers chances up in Hoover, and a whole lot more!

This hour, Bobby Hebert and Steve Geller break down the latest from the Saints OTAs where members of the media were finally able to see the Black & Gold back in action as we discuss the Saints WR room needing some fresh blood with some roster spots open, what the Saints OL might look like come September, and a whole lot more!

This hour, Bobby Hebert and Steve Geller break down the latest from the Saints OTAs where members of the media were finally able to see the Black & Gold back in action as we discuss the Saints WR room needing some fresh blood with some roster spots open, what the Saints OL might look like come September, and a whole lot more!

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints are finally kicking off OTA season, and that means … golf? Yep, we'll hear from Saints GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore from the team's annual celebrity golf event, dive in one why the Saints aren't looking at the veteran QB market (at least right now), OTA attendance, Alvin Kamara's trip to Africa and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's show, Mike Detillier and Steve Geller along with Cullen Steele discuss everything ranging from the beginning of conference finals action in the NBA as the Thunder take on the T-Wolves, SEC Tourney baseball gets underway up in Hoover, Tulane baseball looks to stay hot in May, before being joined by the likes Mike Triplett, writer covering the Saints for New Orleans dot football, on Chase Young's future with the team, as well as founder and CEO of the Are You Serious sports network, Blake Ruffino, on how Jay Johnson and the Tigers are feeling ahead of their Friday action at the Hoover Met, Nick Friedell, Audacy Sports NBA Insider, drops in to help us make sense of who should be making their way to the NBA Finals, we do our daily Triple Option segment where we give out our top takes on the days biggest stories. Later on, Steve and Cullen hear from Saints WR Cedrick Wilson Jr., on how he feels as OTAs are finally here, Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, sounds off on his way-too-early 53-man roster for the Black & Gold, and so much more!

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints are finally kicking off OTA season, and that means … golf? Yep, we'll hear from Saints GM Mickey Loomis and head coach Kellen Moore from the team's annual celebrity golf event, dive in one why the Saints aren't looking at the veteran QB market (at least right now), OTA attendance, Alvin Kamara's trip to Africa and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fellow Houndsmen, Listen in as we talk with Kenneth "Chooch" Laroux on his and Goldie's big win at this year's Black and Tan Days. We go through the Sabine River, the Tennessee River, and the Toledo Bend to see how Chooch ended up with the Queen of Hunt on the other end of his chain. God Bless and Go Black.

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From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints had a busy week even before the 2025 schedule was officially released. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today's episode by breaking down some tryout signings, including a fascinating young QB Hunter Dekkers, before diving into the primetime snub for the Saints this year and what it means around the league. We'll also go in on the Saints 2025 schedule release video, complete with Bobby Hebert, which left some room for improvement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints had a busy week even before the 2025 schedule was officially released. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today's episode by breaking down some tryout signings, including a fascinating young QB Hunter Dekkers, before diving into the primetime snub for the Saints this year and what it means around the league. We'll also go in on the Saints 2025 schedule release video, complete with Bobby Hebert, which left some room for improvement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints invested their highest pick in a QB since Archie Manning, but who exactly is Tyler Shough? The name is built for puns, but Jeff and Steve break down what they learned after chatting with him for the first time in person, how he handled his first media scrum and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints invested their highest pick in a QB since Archie Manning, but who exactly is Tyler Shough? The name is built for puns, but Jeff and Steve break down what they learned after chatting with him for the first time in person, how he handled his first media scrum and a lot more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The bombshell dropped Saturday morning: Derek Carr is retiring due to his shoulder injury, a wild ending to a saga with more twists and turns than a midday soap opera. So what happened? Jeff and Steve break it all down in this special, live edition of Inside Black & Gold. Is there a massive weight that's been lifted, or is that just us? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The bombshell dropped Saturday morning: Derek Carr is retiring due to his shoulder injury, a wild ending to a saga with more twists and turns than a midday soap opera. So what happened? Jeff and Steve break it all down in this special, live edition of Inside Black & Gold. Is there a massive weight that's been lifted, or is that just us? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The news keeps trickling in on the Derek Carr front, and it seems like the offseason saga is inching closer to a resolution. But what will that be? The guys hear and react the latest report from Jane Slater of the NFL Network, then roll through several other topics including:  - Cam Jordan Day (yes, that's a thing) - Tyler Shough hitting all the right notes - Jersey numbers assigned - Schedule release coming soon & more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The news keeps trickling in on the Derek Carr front, and it seems like the offseason saga is inching closer to a resolution. But what will that be? The guys hear and react the latest report from Jane Slater of the NFL Network, then roll through several other topics including:  - Cam Jordan Day (yes, that's a thing) - Tyler Shough hitting all the right notes - Jersey numbers assigned - Schedule release coming soon & more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us a textEnergy expert Amy Myers Jaffe returns to EvC to chat with Ed about Energy and Artificial Intelligence. Nearly every aspect of the economy seems to be impacted by the stunningly rapid development of AI. Energy is no exception. Ed and Amy have a wide-ranging discussion that covers a lot of ground and touches on several hot topics, including: How AI is transforming the production, distribution, and consumption of energy; The energy needs of data centers; Whether or not AI is an asset or liability for the clean energy economy; The role of tech companies; The geopolitics of AI; Security vulnerabilities created by increasingly AI-dependent energy infrastructure; And Canada-US relations.(01:35) Skip IntroDetailed Notes available on the show pageAbout Our Guest:Amy Myers Jaffe is a leading expert on global energy policy, sustainability, and geopolitical risk. She is widely published on energy, commodity markets and finance and is author of several books, including her most recent book, Energy's Digital Future and Oil, Dollars, Debt and Crises: The Global Curse of Black Gold. Jaffe serves as Director of the Energy, Climate Justice and Sustainability Lab at New York University's School of Professional Studies and is a research professor who teaches graduate-level courses examining clean technology innovation and business and global climate finance. Jaffe is a regular contributor to the popular podcast “The Energy Gang” and a frequent media commentator in television and print media, including the Wall Street Journal, Financial Times of London and CNN International. Jaffe holds a career prize in energy economics from the US Association for Energy Economics and also served as the organization's President in 2020.Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts___Energy vs Climatewww.energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): After months of unanswered questions, Saints QB Derek Carr finally spoke out at an unexpected venue, and boy was there a lot to unpack. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today's episode by diving into the QB's comments and what it means for the rest of the offseason, then we hear from the legend Archie Manning to get his take on Tyler Shough and break down expectations for his rookie offseason.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): After months of unanswered questions, Saints QB Derek Carr finally spoke out at an unexpected venue, and boy was there a lot to unpack. Jeff Nowak and Steve Geller kick off today's episode by diving into the QB's comments and what it means for the rest of the offseason, then we hear from the legend Archie Manning to get his take on Tyler Shough and break down expectations for his rookie offseason.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From 'Inside Black & Gold' (subscribe here): The New Orleans Saints just landed their biggest draft class in a decade and the highest drafted QB since Archie Manning. Will this be the class that turns things around after four straight playoff misses? On the latest, WWL Radio-fueled edition of the Audacy original Inside Black & Gold podcast, Saints sideline reporter Jeff Nowak is joined by WWL sports director Steve Geller and SportsTalk producer Charlie Long to break down all nine picks, hot takes on Tyler Shough and Kelvin Banks, our favorite picks, the 11-man UDFA class and a lot more.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The guys connect with the newest member of the Saints, UCLA tight end, Moliki Matavao, who could be a serious target for new Saints QB Tyler Shough, a big stud that can become easily the a serious threat for this Black & Gold squad.

Steve, Jeff, and Charlie discuss their favorite three players from this years Saints draft, who will and SHOULD be starting immediately for the Black & Gold, the misconception about Tyler Shough's past injuries, and more!

The guys close out the hour breaking down the final two picks of the 7th round for the Black & Gold, UCLA TE, Moliki Matavao, and Syracuse, edge rusher, Fadil Diggs, before connecting with new pass catcher for the Saints, Moliki Matavao on how he feels being welcomed into the NFL, and more!

This hour, the 7th and final round of the NFL Draft rolls along as the guys prepare for the Saints final two picks before welcoming in the newest members of the Black & Gold, selection #248, UCLA TE, Moliki Matavao, and pick #254, Syracuse EDGE, Fadil Diggs, before hearing from Moliki Matavao on how he feels about coming to the Big Easy?

Ahead of the next pick for the Saints, Steve, Mike, Deuce, Bobby, and Mike discuss the latest picks in the 2025 NFL Draft and who the Saints could look to bring aboard the Black & Gold next.

This hour, the guys discuss the most recent picks being selected before having newest member of the Black & Gold, Tyler Shough, QB from Louisville, to detail how he end up in New Orleans, his history against Spencer Rattler in high school football, Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, drops by to sound off on the Saints making moves at the sports most important position, and a whole lot more.

The gangs connects with the newest member of the Black & Gold, Tyler Shough, Quarterback from Louisville, to discuss his process as a prospect with the Saints, how he feels walking into a pretty packed QB room, how he got his name, what he plans to do in the QB competition, and more!

On today's show, Steve Geller, Mike Detillier, Bobby Hebert, Deuce McAllister, and Mike Hoss bring you all the action throughout the 2nd and 3rd rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft including all the big picks, the Saints selections, division rivals stocking up on talent, local players getting whisked away to the pros, exclusive interviews with the newest members of the Black & Gold and so much more!

The guys call up Vernon Broughton, Texas, DT, the first of two 3rd round picks for the Black & Gold, that looks to build out a defense that can stop the run like they used to, how he is just scratching the surface of his potential in the NFL, reconnecting with Coach Bo Davis, and more!

Bobby describes how the Saints have done a fantastic job on Day 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft building a team for years to come!

This hour, the guys welcome preview what could be coming in the 7th round before welcoming in the newest member making their way to the Big Easy, Kansas running back, Devin Neal, who is ready and rolling on winning SB for New Orleans, and Bobby, inspired by Neal, speaks about the optimism ahead of this year following such a strong draft from the Saints.

Steve, Bobby, Mike, Deuce, and Mike are joined by Devin Neal, running back from Kansas, his plans entering the NFL for the Black & Gold, fishing and hunting might be on the horizon for his time here, a "Who Dat" for the ages, and a lot more!

This hour, the guys pick up Bobby Hebert to break down the latest from the Saints two fourth round picks, Linebacker, Danny Stutsman, and Quincy Riley, Cornerback, on what they bring to a new-look Saints defense, and later on the guys cover the 184th, 6th round selection for the Black & Gold, Devin Neal, running back out of Kansas, who could give a huge boost to the Saints rushing game.

This hour, the guys open up calling up former Louisville cornerback and newest member of the Saints, Quincy Riley, on his time in Louisville with Tyler Shough, how he can be someone who gets in the "mud" for the Saints, what he might play in the secondary, and Jeff Nowak, Saints sideline reporter and WWL digital content producer, drops in to make sense of today's two picks so far for the Black & Gold.

This hour, the guys open up with Danny Stutsman, Linebacker out of Oklahoma and the newest member of the Black & Gold to tell us how a kid from Florida ends up in Oklahoma, his approach to playing defense, how he understand exactly where he needs to be during plays, improving his coverage play, before closing out discussing the next pick for the Black & Gold, the Louisville cornerback, Quincy Riley, and what he can bring to a Saints CB room looking to find their identity?

We had the pleasure of interviewing Christian Hayes over Zoom video!Capitol Records recording artist Christian Hayes has poetically drawn on his life experiences growing up in the foothills of Appalachia since his grandfather gifted him his first journal at seven years old. While his debut EP Last I Love You, released in September, followed Hayes' journey navigating heartbreak and growing up, he's now offering an upbeat new song underscoring the beauty of finding love in imperfection with “Wildflower,” available now.Self-written by Hayes, the concept for “Wildflower” was born from Hayes' observation of seeing beauty found in imperfections and embracing uniqueness in love. Recalling how wildflowers are each unique and grow to their own accord, Hayes drew from this inspiration to celebrate the qualities that make them distinctly beautiful.“I had family members who I watched struggle a lot with discontent growing up, always striving to find that perfect spouse, rather than being happy with the one they were with,” Hayes reflects. “This song was inspired by that inner conflict, but rather than always striving for perfection where it doesn't exist, the ‘wildflower' serves as a metaphor to finding a person who's right for you, while embracing the beauty in their imperfections.”The song comes on the heels of the September release of Last I Love You, which casts a wide net, fusing Americana and folk while bouncing between campfire ballads, cinematic soundscapes and raw, rowdy barn-burners. At the center of that sound is Hayes himself: a wise-beyond-his-years musician who knows he can't move forward without taking a look at his past.Genuine and articulate, Hayes comes from a long line of storytellers that includes his Grandpa Jack – a poet by profession – who gave Christian his first journal. Born and raised in the foothills of Appalachia, Hayes began playing guitar at age eight. After high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy Reserve and attended the University of Alabama.Hayes recently signed with Capitol Records, as well as with William Morris Endeavor (WME) for booking, Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG) for publishing, Wildrose Projects for management and Flood Bumstead McCready & McCarthy (FBMM) for business management.About Christian HayesRaised in the Appalachian foothills of northern Georgia, Christian Hayes grew up surrounded by southern storytelling. His grandfather — a poet by profession — encouraged him to begin writing in a journal at 7 years old, sparking a habit that would eventually take Hayes to Nashville. A veteran of the US Navy Reserve, Hayes began applying the discipline of his military training to his work as a songwriter, amassing more than 900 original songs by his mid-twenties. Five of those songs appear on Last I Love You, his debut for Capitol Records available now. Produced by Lukas Bracewell and steeped in Hayes' unique version of American roots music, Last I Love You features the viral single “LILY” (which racked up more than 3 million streams before the EP's official release), the anthemic “Black Gold” and a mix of effortless melodies, cinematic folk and rowdy, barn-burning Americana.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.comwww.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #ChristianHayes #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/followFollow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bringin-it-backwards--4972373/support.