This is Episode 119 and our guest for the second time is Cory Branan. Y’all, Cory is one of my all time favorite musicians. He is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Memphis whose career has meant so much to so many. His latest record is on a ton of best of 2022 lists. It’s called When I Go I Ghost and I think it is the best thing he has done. The record features such guests as Garrison Starr, Jason Isbell, and Brian Fallon, and Eric Slick among others. It is a special piece of art and I am grateful for the opportunity to pick Cory’s brain about how this wonderful album came together.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 118 | Isaac Gibson (49 Winchester)
This is Episode 118 and our guest is Isaac Gibson. Isaac is the principal songwriter and lead singer for the band 49 Winchester. The band’s unique brand of country music has taken them to the Ryman stage, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and in front of growing crowds. Rolling Stone has described Gibson as possessing a chill-inducing howl that’s not far off from Chris Stapleton’s! Y’all, the opportunities and hype are well deserved. This band is for real. 49 Winchester’s latest record is called Fortune Favors the Bold and you will no doubt find it on plenty of 2022 year-end lists for very good reason.
We caught up with Isaac via Zoom while he was off the road and back home in Virginia.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 117 | Garrett T. Capps
This is Episode 117 and our guest is Garrett T. Capps. Garrett is a singer and songwriter from San Antonio, TX, whose latest record People are Beautiful is a timely sonic celebration of life. Garrett and I caught up by phone recently to talk about that wonderful album, how his music got into the ears of Billions showrunner Brian Koppelman, the fascinating life of former NBA star Matt Bonner, and much more.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 116 | Elizabeth Moen
Elizabeth Moen is a singer and songwriter whose latest record Wherever You Aren’t will be released on November 11, 2022. Elizabeth is smart, thoughtful, and a talented songwriter. Y’all, this is the kind of record that grabs you on the first listen and does not let go. We caught up with Elizabeth via Zoom while she was on tour singing in Kevin Morby’s band. We talk about that experience, the making of her outstanding new record, growing up in small town Iowa, and so much more.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 115 | Blue Dogs
This is Episode 115 and our guests are Bobby Houck and Hank Futch of the band Blue Dogs.
Blue Dogs has been around since the late 1980s, y’all. My introduction to the band came with 1999s Letters From Round O. Letters from Round O brought the band to a broader, dedicated audience. The guys slowed down a little in the 2000s. They kept making music and playing shows but limited touring and studio work for a while until this year’s Sadler Vaden produced record called Big Dreamers.
Y’all I have been a fan of Blue Dogs for twenty plus years and Big Dreamers is my favorite thing they have done. Hank and Bobby are the kind of guess I envisioned when we started The Marinade and this conversation displays why that is the case.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 114 | Michael McDermott Returns
To paraphrase BJ Barham, Michael McDermott has come out of the darkness to be the light.
His illustrious career goes back to the late 80s. For many folks he is the best songwriter you’ve never heard of. For others he is the voice of multiple generations. His most recent record St. Paul’s Boulevard is my favorite thing he has done. McDermott builds a world and trusts himself and his collaborators to guide but not lead the listener. It’s an immersive experience much like this conversation with the man himself.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 113 | Michaela Anne
Michaela Anne is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Nashville, TN. Her fifth full length record Oh To Be That Free was released on June 10th of 2022 on Yep Roc Records and it is a gorgeous, powerful collection of songs. Y’all, this may be the most personal and emotional conversation we have recorded on The Marinade and I am so grateful for Michaela’s presence and openness.
The Marinade with Jason Earle the Lost Episode 50 | Peter Haroldson Interviews Jason Earle
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This is the lost Episode 50 and our guest is our host Jason Earle. One of Jason's earliest thought partners for what would become The Marinade was his good friend Peter Haroldson. Peter is a kind, hilarious, and wildly intelligent guy.
When The Marinade first began, the idea of getting to episode number 50 seemed like some far off abstraction. Would anyone even care about this thing? Well, thankfully a lot of y’all do care and before long episode 50 was a reality. The plan as suggested by Peter was that episode 50 would be an interview of the host. But, at the time of number 50 Peter had moved to Minnesota and then the world shut down due to the COVID-19 crisis. Finally, in October of 2021, Jason flew to Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota and sat down on the other side of the desk to answer questions from his friend.
Special thanks to our good friend Patrick Hagerman whose tune Minneapolis is serving as the soundtrack to this episode. Patrick is hard at work on an album and we will bring you a conversation with him as soon as it is out in the world.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 112 | Laney Jones
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This is Episode 112 and our guest is Laney Jones. Laney is a singer and songwriter from central Florida who now makes her home in Nashville. Her outstanding new record Stories Up High was released on May 20, 2022. We recorded this episode just before Laney’s record release party at Will’s Pub in Orlando, FL. She came over to the house and immediately felt like a dear, trusted friend. We went deep on the creative process, mental health, and the making of Stories Up High.
Listen to Stories Up High and get a physical copy at laney-jones.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 111 | John Doe
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John Doe is our guest for Episode 111. John Doe is a singer, songwriter, poet, actor, and multi-instrumentalist perhaps best known as co-founder of the seminal 1980s LA punk band X. The influence of X on generations of musicians can not be overstated. John has gone on to release wonderful solo records including his latest Fables in a Foreign Land which was released on May 20, 2022.
The song you are hearing in this episode is “Destroying Angels” from Fables in a Foreign Land.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 110 | Matt Woods
This is Episode 110 and our guest for the second time is Matt Woods. Matt is a singer and songwriter from East Tennessee who earlier this year completed a residence here in central Florida that he called Songs Matter where he and songwriters around the Sunshine State sat down to swap songs and talk about process. Since we last spoke he also released an outstanding EP called Mornings After, which could be my favorite of his wonderful catalog, and a re-release of his debut record the Matt Woods Manifesto which recently celebrated ten years in the world.
Matt was the last Marinade interview we did just before the world shut down from the COVID-19 crisis. That week was my first time meeting him but he treated me like an old friend from day one. Matt Woods is a hell of a songwriter and a kind soul.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 109 | Ryan Sollee (The Builders and the Butchers)
The Marinade with Jason Earle, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process, welcomes Ryan Sollee. Ryan is the principal singer and songwriter for The Builders and the Butchers. The Builders and the Butchers came into my life at a very formative time with their debut self-titled record in 2007. I was in my 20s, trying to figure out what adult me would look like- a little angsty, disillusioned yet hopeful, and curious about the world. Ryan Sollee’s tunes seemed to capture what I was feeling.
All these years later, The Builders and the Butchers have a wonderful new record of foot-stomping anthems called Hell & High Water, which was released on May 6th, 2022. This conversation is such a thrill, y’all.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 108 | Izaak Opatz
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Izaak Opatz is singer, songwriter, leather worker, and avid outdoorsman from Montana whose latest record Extra Medium was just released. I have had the pleasure of listening to Extra Medium for a while now and am crazy about it. Opatz is a one-of-a-kind songwriter whose unique skills shine on this record.
The song you are hearing in this episode is "Chinook Wind" from Extra Medium.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 106 | Stephen Deusner
Stephen Deusner is the author of the wonderful biography about The Drive-by Truckers called Where the Devil Don’t Stay. The Truckers may be my favorite band of all time and this book captures the essence of their appeal and importance. Stephen’s work regularly appears in Uncut, No Depression, Pitchfork, the Bluegrass Situation, Bandcamp Daily, American Songwriter, and many other publications.
The music you are hearing is I Wanna Hold You from Jay Gonzalez’s record Back to the Hive. In addition to his work on keys and guitars in Drive-by Truckers, Jay makes beautiful solo music.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 105 | The Kernal Returns
Joe Garner, better known as The Kernal, crashes into The Marinade. This is the second time we have had the pleasure of sitting down with The Kernal, last time had to be on Zoom as most folks were not yet back to touring due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This go ‘round we got to sit side-by-side in my Mazda SUV the day after Kern and the boys crushed their set at Tuffy’s Music Box in Sanford, FL. The Kernal’s latest record Listen to the Blood is the culmination of an idea Kern has been working on for several years, more about that in the conversation.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 104 | Kristen Arnett
This is Episode 104 and our guest is Kristen Arnett. Kristen is the New York Times bestselling author of the novels Mostly Dead Things and her most recent book With Teeth. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Guernica, McSweeneys, and many more.
Kristen has been on my dream guest list since the day I finished Mostly Dead Things and I am so honored to bring y’all this conversation.
I asked Kristen if she had any Florida-related musicians in mind for this episode. She said she was a fan of Orlando-based Tierney Tough and The Pauses. The music you are hearing in this episode is the new single by Tierney Tough. The song is called “Apartment 54” and you can find it on Tierney’s new EP A Farce to Reckon With. Go get a physical copy at tierneytough.bandcamp.com.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 103 | Allison Russell
Allison Russell is a singer and songwriter from one of my favorite cities in the world, Montreal. Her 2021 record Outside Child is nominated for three Grammys including Roots Performance, Roots Song, and Americana Album of the Year.
This recognition has been a long time in the making. Outside Child is Allison’s first solo record after two decades of making music with Po’ Girls, Birds of Chicago, and Our Native Daughters. The result is one of my favorite records in a long time. It was such an honor to sit down with Allison for what was a magical conversation.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 102 | Van Plating
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Van Plating wafts into The Marinade! Van Plating is a singer, songwriter, and virtuoso violin player from Lakeland, Florida, whose latest record The Way Down is a personal examination of love, family, vulnerability, and so much more.
We caught up at Van Plating’s beautiful home in central Florida. Van and I became fast friends this year and this conversation reflects that dynamic. We talked for over two hours that felt like thirty minutes.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 101 | Tennessee Jet Returns
Tennessee Jet climbs down into The Marinade. Tennessee Jet is a singer and songwriter from Oklahoma whose latest record, his fourth full length LP, is a gorgeous collection of songs called South Dakota. TJ, a guitar, and sometimes his harmonica are the instruments that lay his characters bare.
In this episode we talk about the process of making South Dakota, the importance of considering all sides of an issue, and much more.
The song you are hearing in this episode is "Numb" from South Dakota.
The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 100 | Ryan Anderson of Bendigo Fletcher
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Ryan Anderson gallops into The Marinade. Ryan is the lead singer and principal songwriter for the band Bendigo Fletcher, whose latest record Fits of Laughter is one of our favorites of the year.
This episode is the third in our Americanafest 2021 series. I was fortunate to travel to Nashville, TN, for a weekend in September. I got to spend time with wonderful creatives and saw outstanding sets from AHI, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Van Plating, Tre Burt, Great Peacock, Matthew Fowler, and several more. If you ever have the chance to go to Americanafest, do it. The folks whose music you love are not only playing sets all over town but also just mingling in the crowd. And, to a person the folks I got to meet and hang out with was a pure delight.
This conversation with Ryan got real deep real fast and we are so excited to bring it your way.