Ron Pope Talks Protest Songs | The Marinade and Records Revisited Crossover |

This is a crossover episode with my friends Ben Montgomery and Wayne Fugate from Records Revisited! Records Revisited is a show that celebrates the magic of music. Each episode they have a distinguished guest - I emphasize distinguished as I have appeared seven (?) times - as of this writing. The group decides on an album to listen to and discuss and then rank the songs on the record from their favorite to least favorite. Then, they turn the mics on and go track by track to defend their rankings. I love those guys and their show so I jumped at the chance to record this episode with them. 

The idea came from Ben’s brain. Ron Pope is a songwriter from New York who now makes his home in Nashville. He has been a guest on both The Marinade and Records Revisited. We are all huge fans of his music and it was an honor to have this conversation.

In June of 2025, Ron released a song called “Things Jesus Didn’t Say,” which inspired Ben to ask: What are our favorite protest songs?

Each of us brought five songs to Ron’s show at Tuffy’s Music Box in Sanford, FL, earlier this year, sat down in the green room, turned on the mics, and made some magic.

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Shawn Camp | The Marinade Episode 210

Shawn Camp is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Arkansas who now makes his home in Nashville. He has written songs for Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and many more. Written with Loretta Lynn. Played in Alan Jackson, Jerry Reed, and Trisha Yearwood’s bands. He and Guy Clark unleashed the Sis Draper universe of songs on the world. 

My Gen X heart would be remiss if I didn’t mention that he wrote “Two Pina Coladas,” which Garth Brooks took to number one on the country charts, and “How Long Gone,” which enjoyed the same fate in the hands of Brooks and Dunn.

Y’all, what an incredible honor to bring you, my conversation with Shawn Camp.

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Tommy Nickoloff | The Marinade Episode 211

You Fuckers Figure It Out filmmaker Tommy Nickoloff is our guest for Episode 211 of The Marinade. Tommy grew up with legendary songwriter Jason Molina in Lorain, OH. 

In a strike of what we would call kismet married with genius, Nickoloff set out to make a film about his friend and the results are a must-watch for fans of Molina, film, music, or good stories.

Jason Molina is one of my all-time favorite songwriters. Tommy coming into my life to talk about Molina was fate so far as I'm concerned. You fuckers listen and figure out whether I'm right. Everyone, it is my pleasure to bring you, my conversation with Tommy Nickoloff!

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Paul Kelly | The Marinade Episode 209

Paul Kelly is a bona fide legend. The singer and songwriter from Australia who has been writing and performing songs that dive deep into the human condition as well as anyone for over for decades. His song "How To Make Gravy" is so iconic it has spawned an unoffical holidy in Australia, Gravy Day, and a feature film starring Hugo Weaving. 

Kelly has written a memoir, racked up shelves worth of Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) awards, and is likely among your favorite songwriter's favorite songwriters. His latest album Seventy is a masterful collection of songs which includes "Rita Wrote a Letter," which is the sequel to 1992's "How To Make Gravy." Y'all, I have worn out this CD in my car and it is an enormous honor to bring you my conversation with Paul Kelly.

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Suwannee Spring Reunion 2026 | Jason's Journal's

Photo of Shawn Camp by Jason Earle

Jason Earle shares his experiences from Suwannee Spring Reunion 2026 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.

These are bonus episodes 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.

Thursday’s Journal (3/19): https://sites.libsyn.com/105694/suwannee-spring-reunion-2026-jasons-journal-thursday-31926

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Jano Rix | The Marinade Episode 208

Jano is one third of one of my favorite bands of all time The Wood Brothers. I have had the pleasure of seeing the band countless times and the honor of interviewing lead singer Oliver Wood on three separate occasions. The Wood Brothers are woven into the fabric of The Marinade and I am so grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to spread the word about their music.

Jano is also one half of Rix, the father/son duo with his dad Luther. Legacy Vol. 1 is available wherever you listen to music. The fusion of Jano and Luther (who played in Bob Dylan’s Rolling Thunder Revue and with Leonard Cohen among others) is a fertile alchemy.

We caught up with Jano on The Wood Brothers’ tour bus ahead of their show at The Plaza Live just down the street from me in Orlando, FL. Ric Robertson opened the show. Jordan Foley accompanied me. Twas a beautiful night. 

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Brian Dunne | The Marinade Episode 207

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 Episode 207 and our guest is Brian Dunne. Brian is a singer and songwriter from New York whose latest record Clams Casino was one of my favorites of 2025 and remains a constant companion. Rolling Stone called Clams Casino "an indie-rock, Paul Simon-evoking gem of a record." Yep. That’s about right. 

Brian is an insightful guy and one hell of a songwriter. This conversation covers a lot of ground and I am so grateful to bring it to you.

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Jonathan Bernstein | The Marinade Episode 206

Jonathan Bernstein is a senior research editor and writer at Rolling Stone. He has written for Oxford American, The Guardian, GQ, and the Village Voice. His book What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome - The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle is available now wherever you purchase books. Y’all, this conversation is at the intersection of so many of my interests- music, music journalism, books, mental health- just all the things. 

This book is for anyone who is a fan of Justin’s music or just real, human stories about complicated people. Everyone, it is my honor to bring you, my conversation with Jonathan Bernstein.

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Seth Anderson | The Marinade Episode 204

Seth Anderson is a singer and songwriter based in Canmore, Alberta, Canada. With a punk rock ethos, Seth melds folk and indie rock into a soothing sauce that feels like comfort food and that feeling comes through in our conversation. Seth’s latest record These Exact Days, These Peaceful Nights is one of my favorites from 2025 and has been on heavy rotation since before its release. 

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Chris Otepka | The Marinade Episode 203

Chris Otepka of Troubled Hubble. Troubled Hubble is a new-to-me band that just reissued their wonderful 2005 album Making Beds in a Burning House. This conversation came about because of Jim Hanke whose work on his podcast Vinyl Emergency is an inspiration to me and The Marinade. When Jim speaks, I listen and I am so glad I did. Troubled Hubble is one of those bands that would have been among my favorites had they graced my ears at the time of Making Beds in a Burning House’s release. A great sense of melody. A little nerdy. A band that slalom’s through genre. Exactly the kind of thing I was devouring in 2005.

Better late than never. I’m grateful this record came into my life and for the opportunity to connect with Chris.

Orange Blossom Revue 2025 Day 1 | Jason's Journal

Jason Earle recaps day one of Orange Blossom Revue festival 2025 featuring Improvement Movement, The Steeldrivers, and the all mighty Drive-by Truckers.

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.

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Joelton Mayfield | The Marinade Episode 202

This is Episode 202 and our guest is Joelton Mayfield. Joelton is a singer and songwriter from small-town central Texas who’s now based in Nashville, TN. Last year, Joelton toured with John Moreland, the Mountain Goats, Susto, Parker Millsap, and others. This year he played with Steve Earle and went on to release one of my favorite records of the year called Crowd Pleaser.

Joelton can flat write. This album covers a ton of emotional ground and leaves the listener thrilled and wanting more. So does this conversation.

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Kirby Baby | The Marinade Episode 201

Kirby Baby is the nom de plume of Kirby Brown, a singer and songwriter who is going through a huge transition with his latest release Inside Man. Inside Man a collection of existential musings with a blend of indie rock that is a huge pivot from the Americana songs Kirby has been known for. 

This record was the medicine I didn’t know I needed and it is an honor to bring you my conversation with Kirby Baby.

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YouTube- https://youtu.be/Eicv6EEI1ME?si=wLOXAWuT9xLbIvVW

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492

Evan Barber | The Marinade Episode 200

Evan Barber is a singer and songwriter from Southwest Georgia, who grew up playing southern rock and jam band songs with his best friends. His most recent record Until The Thunder is a personal collection of roots music that finds Barber painting pictures of life and love in The South. 

I caught up with Evan via Zoom after becoming inspired by his live set at the legendary historic Grant's Lounge in downtown Macon, GA, earlier this year. This is a true Marinade Universe episode as you will hear in the conversation.

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.

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000731970929

Will Payne Harrison | The Marinade Episode 199

Will Payne Harrison is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, photographer, videographer, and all around good dude originally from Louisiana who now makes his home in Nashville, TN. His latest record Stll Feelin’ The Payne is out now. Y’all, I have known Will for years and this is a long overdue conversation. It is such a pleasure to bring you, my conversation with Will Payne Harrison.

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YouTube- https://youtu.be/FdWjwQ9bdZw?si=uuYhhAkuQ-TBz4aN

Cooper Kenward | The Marinade Episode 198

Cooper Kenward is a singer, songwriter, filmmaker, and all around interesting guy who makes his home in California. His new record haha, now I’m sad will be released on August 29, 2025 and it is a gorgeous ride of an album. We caught up via video call recently to talk about the making of that record, our mutual love of vinyl, loss, existence, and so much more! Everyone, it is my honor to bring you, my conversation with Cooper Kenward.

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YouTube- https://youtu.be/Rk0rMhQDB_I?si=TSg_Zwuxv2_j02yf

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000723418482

Jesse Daniel Edwards Returns | The Marinade Episode 197

Jesse Daniel Edwards is a songwriter from California who now makes his home in Nashville. Edwards has lived an incredible life. He has gone from growing up without television or internet, to leaving home at 16, to tour managing for the likes of Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, and Morrissey(!) and making unique, fascinating records. This year he has released not one, not two, but three wonderful collections of songs- two EPs and a full length. I highly recommend all three.

This conversation went in so many different directions, y’all. I am grateful for Jesse as a thought partner and for the art he shares with the world. Everyone, it is my great honor to present my conversation with Jesse Daniel Edwards.

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Chris Margolin | The Marinade Episode 196

Chris Margolin is a singer, songwriter, educator, father, and husband from the Pacific Northwest. The man is an inspiration. Middle school teacher by day, rock n’ roller by night- Chris has been educating the youth of America for over twenty years and moving crowds by night for thirty.

Despite a demanding day job, and the responsibilities of having a family, he maintains a prolific recording schedule that includes his latest wonderful offering David St., which finds Margolin and his band the Contraband collaborate to touch on country, grunge, 90s pop, and so much more goodness! 

This was a long time in the making. Chris and I had not met until this moment but it feels we have known each other for years as we have long interacted on Twitter. It was one of those episodes that felt like hangs with an old friend and it is my pleasure to bring you, my conversation with Chris Margolin.

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Luke Pelletier | The Marinade Episode 195

Luke Pelletier is a singer, songwriter, visual artist, and record label owner based in Los Angeles. His new album American Cheese will be released on August 1, 2025. This record is a wild ride. It leads off with the story of Luke running afoul of the law before his bipolar diagnosis and then careens into fascinating tale after fascinating tale.

As you will hear in this episode, the bipolar is now being treated and Luke is making really cool art across multiple mediums.

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Marinade Moments | Cross Canadian Ragweed and Shooter Jennings | The Freebird Live in Jacksonville Beach, FL | February 23, 2005

Jason tells the tale of seeing Cross Canadian Ragweed and Shooter Jennings at The Freebird Live in Jacksonville Beach, FL, on February 23, 2005.

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