Americanafest 2026 Saturday | Jason's Journal

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 Jason’s Journal reporting from Americanafest 2026.

We had a blast connecting with friends and seeing so many wonderful acts, including: Emily Scott Robinson, Rebecca Porter, Nathan Evans Fox (twice), and Swamp Dogg on Saturday. 

Special thanks to Bob Beatty for being such a good friend and welcoming us into his home. Follow Bob's work at: https://www.longlivetheabb.com/

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Americanafest 2026 Friday | Jason's Journal

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 Jason’s Journal reporting from Americanafest 2026.

We had a blast connecting with friends and seeing so many wonderful acts, including: Jeremy Ivey, Ovven, Brown Horse, and Drayton Farley on Friday night. 

Special thanks to Bob Beatty for being such a good friend and welcoming us into his home. Follow Bob's work at: https://www.longlivetheabb.com/

Support The Marinade on Patreon: http://patreon.com/marinadepodcast

Elanor Moss | The Marinade Episode 221

Elanor Moss is a singer and songwriter from the UK whose record The Knife, The Needle has been on constant rotation lately. This record is haunting and beautiful, lyrically rich and immersive. The Knife, The Needle has been more than just a good listen. It has provided a lens through which to process some big questions in my life. 

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Kevin Meehan and Amrita Ghosh (Ghost Peppers) The Marinade Episode 220

Kevin Meehan and Amrita Ghosh of the band Ghost Peppers are our guests for Episode 220 of The Marinade. Amrita and Kevin met as professors at the University of Central Florida. The working relationship blossomed into a one-of-a-kind creative partnership. Ghost Peppers exists to bridge cultural divides and spread light. Their writing draws from multiple musical traditions and languages to create a potent cocktail that examines the human condition.

Their full length record No Borders was released in February of 2026. I have had the pleasure of seeing these songs live for a couple of years and am excited to help bring them to a broader audience.

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Follow all things Ghost Peppers as well as Kevin's other projects at: https://sugarcitymusic.com/

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Amy Martin | The Marinade Episode 219

Amy Martin is a singer and songwriter from Virginia, who now makes her home in Colorado. Her latest record Bones is an introspective and emotionally satisfying success, and this conversation will give you a window into how she was able to create such a gorgeous piece of art. 

Y’all, I think this is one of those talks that folks will be referencing to me as their favorite Marinade episode for years to come. Amy and I connected in a serious way and I am so grateful for the opportunity.

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Colin Halliburton (The Roseline) Returns | The Marinade Episode 218

Colin Halliburton is the lead singer and principal songwriter for the Kansas-based band The Roseline. His poetic storytelling has been in my life for about five years now when I got turned on to The Rosline's 2021 release Constancy. The bar was set high with that record, and I think they cleared it with their brand new record 86 Gumption.

Y'all, Colin is a delight. I'm so grateful for the music he makes and for his time and energy. Everyone, it is my pleasure to bring, for the second time, my conversation with Colin Halliburton!

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India Ramey | The Marinade Episode 217

India Ramey is a singer and songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee, whose latest record Villain Era is a middle finger to the musical status quo told through the sonic lens of a spaghetti western. She told her producer Eric Corne she wanted the album to sound like Johnny Cash and Loretta Lynn had risen from the grave to score a Quentin Tarantino film. Yeah, I know. Incredibly cool concept and they knocked it out of the park. If you haven’t listened, give Villain Era a spin as soon as you finish this conversation.

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Listen on-

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4o4ipFKZ6i0DrfqiO0E68S?si=LFsgqnYmSBKYRpEbti7fsQ

YouTube: https://youtu.be/BTuZhT1Ku60?si=_04ll2x1_9a28w6V

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000783762643

Maya de Vitry | The Marinade Episode 216

Maya de Vitry is our guest for Episode 216 of The Marinade! Maya is a singer, songwriter, and producer whose latest record All My Faith is a lyrical and sonic triumph. All My Faith was recorded in real time, over three days, and without edits. The songs revel in the beauty of love, aging, and simple moments. They find comfort in simple acts of kindness. 

What you will hear in this conversation is that Maya de Vitry the person is every bit as deep, charming, and intelligent as the songs she pens.

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Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000781905845

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0l3CYfmKWO5J4Q8Lf1cE8W?si=03980c4d08974bb9

YouTube- https://youtu.be/xPdrIEBFf2g?si=7O5HgGU02mmRlZhV

John R. Miller | The Marinade Episode 215 (with special guest Jordan Foley)

John R. Miller is a singer and songwriter from West Virginia who is one of the most unique voices in American music. His latest record The Great Unkowning has been garnering high praise and is way up on our list for the best of 2026. The album is sixteen songs that clip along and cover a ton of ground. His live show is a masterclass in performance. And, as you will hear in this conversation, he is a hell of an interesting guy.

This episode is special for a few reasons, including a Marinade first. My dear friend and Life's Greatest Hits cohost Jordan Foley joins the chat!

Listen on:

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/7iAFtKfYJZKbRRiSuHW0Oo?si=exyHuZSuQo6TQeK2gddGxw

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000779650669

YouTube- https://youtu.be/q6OVr67wuZQ?si=2eFP0crYGiHg_yJ7

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Follow all things John R. Miller: https://jrmillermusic.com/

Follow all things Jordan Foley: https://jordanfoleymusic.com/

Nathan Evans Fox | The Marinade Episode 214

Nathan Evans Fox is a singer, songwriter, thinker, activist, and all around bad ass from North Carolina who is doing what I see as crucial work. We get into so many reasons why in this episode. His incredible record Heirloom, which is probably my favorite of the year. His must read Substack, which includes his anti-confederate book club. His advocacy for working class Appalachian folks. I am continually impressed by Nathan and am grateful for the time and energy he shared with us.

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Nathan's Website: https://www.nathanevansfox.com/

Listen on:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5PvNFkZSIK6vQlYB4uH4rL?si=545cb8f06570498f

YouTube: https://youtu.be/tt-p7miWldM?si=HIj78vejztqQUywh

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000778436758

Brian Cullman | The Marinade Episode 213

Brian Cullman is an acclaimed musician and journalist from New York whose memoir How to Prepare For The Past: Travels in Music and Time is one of my favorite reads of the year. The book tells tales of encouters with big names like Nick Drake, Van Morrison, Chuck Berry, Big Joe Turner, Bo Diddley, George Martin, and more. But, the stories in these pages are deeply relatable and human. After just a few minutes talking to Brian and I realized why.

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.

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Liam St. John | The Marinade Episode 212

Photo by: Dustin Genereux

Liam St. John is a rock n' roll singer and songwriter whose debut studio full length record Man of the North was released in September of 2025. He climbed out of some dark places to deliver this record. His voice grabs you by the throat and takes you on a ride through religious trauma, family dynamics, toughness, pain, and self-discovery. 

I keep coming back to this record, and I think this conversation will help you understand why.

Quick note: The first part of Liam’s vocals did not record, so I’m dropping you off about fifteen minutes into the conversation. You’ll be okay. That’s showbiz, bayba! 

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All things Liam St. John: https://liamstjohn.com/

Bonnaroo 2026 | Jason's Journal

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 Jason’s Journal coming at you live from Bonnaroo 2026! Wet Leg! Wednesday! The Strokes! We are having a blast out here on The Farm and we are brining you with us. This is Jason's Journal from Friday, 6/12/26. Stay tuned for more stories from the rest of the weekend!

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YouTube- https://youtu.be/srNV4xvEzTA?si=npNfJMkumfrwr9vR

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.

Listen on:

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Zn0LxMkENc0mdifCHV6IX?si=ea9e9cd463444dc0

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000771864570

YouTube- https://youtu.be/InO1tpz8smc?si=wQyJl4NbFRwDAESN

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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.

Listen on:

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hBeLzjoxz58gBQ06jGWv4?si=e0bb9f2122dc4cfa

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000769491829

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!

Follow You Fuckers Figure It Out on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yffiofilm/

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Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6LUBtV7D4Ty967YVATcb3A?si=552b7c52134a40a5

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000769491829

YouTube- https://youtu.be/iD0KR5d_QA0?si=Jtd09d0ZqiJpJ_DU

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.

Listen On:

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2KWrlHsS7urXY6ErhH94O7?si=e9d99d71d57e4afe

YouTube- https://youtu.be/cW1plMzU9Vg?si=qsXBlIMmdokRDSa2

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000758177084

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

Friday’s Journal (3/20): https://sites.libsyn.com/105694/suwannee-spring-reunion-2026-jasons-journal-friday-32026

Photo by Jason Earle

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. 

Listen on:

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vALS2dK7H9knzBETQsa7M?si=c4a7c57daf7443fd

YouTube- https://youtu.be/lgaFXgmxynI?si=4xgedbfz0WRfBLRN

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000755530859

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.

Listen on:

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000752437617

YouTube- https://youtu.be/wzPdwLo0Fd8?si=TLAR9kiaQK5ZaC9R

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/13lGs2dJ9KzdB5XxalMOuH?si=a09435cc20c84748

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