Willy Tea Taylor | The Marinade Episode 154

Welcome to The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. This is Episode 154 and our guest is Willy Tea Taylor. Willy is a singer and songwriter from California whose latest record The Great Western Hangover is among my favorites of the year. Willy writes songs that are bangers with rich characters and vivid settings.

He has lived an interesting life and that comes through in the tunes. We caught up with Willy via Zoom when he was fresh off the road for a far-reaching conversation. Everyone, it is my pleasure to bring you, my conversation with Willy Tea Taylor.

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The Dollop Podcast about Rube Waddell: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2NJOgmNKSqNXFkveqcpuQF?si=b1217f13a6314d16

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Kaitlin Butts | The Marinade Episode 153

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 153 and our guest is Kaitlin Butts. Kaitlin is a singer and songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Her incredible record What Else Can She Do is an examination of complicated female characters who are up against the patriarchy, addiction, family issues, and as she Kaitlin puts it, “tension and them being at their lowest point.”

We caught up with Kaitlin in her car backstage after her set at the wonderful Orange Blossom Revue Festival in Lake Wales, FL, at the beginning of the month. Be sure to check out our two Jason’s Journal recaps of that incredible experience. 

Y’all, this was maybe the most fun I’ve had making an episode. Kaitlin is smart and hilarious. I can’t say enough about her as a songwriter, performer, and conversationalist.

Follow all things Kaitlin Butts: https://www.kaitlinbutts.com/#newalbum-section

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Zach Russell | The Marinade Episode 152

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 152 and our guest is Zach Russell. Zach is a singer and songwriter from Knoxville, TN whose debut full length record Where the Flowers Meet the Dew will be released on Friday, December 1, 2023. Where the Flowers Meet the Dew follows his debut EP The Creek which I highly recommend as well.

We went deep about religion, philosophy, and music on this one. But, we also had a lot of fun. I can’t overstate how much I needed this chat.

Follow Zach Russell: https://www.zachrussellmusic.com/

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Listen to this episode here or on…

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Jared Dustin Griffin | The Marinade Episode 151

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 151 and our guest is Jared Dustin Griffin. Jared is a singer and songwriter who has undergone an incredible journey to get to this moment. His debut solo record Battle Cry Mercy will be released on November 17, 2023 and it is one of my favorite albums of the year. He has battled homelessness, addiction, and mental health challenges and those themes are dealt with in a gorgeous collection of songs.

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 150 | Elijah Johnston

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 150 and our guest is Elijah Johnston. Elijah is a singer and songwriter from Athens, GA, whose infectious brand of indie pop earned him the Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year award. His new album Hometown Vampire is infused with elements of so many sounds that I love. I fell for this record on the first listen and am so excited for the opportunity to pick his brain about process.

Follow Elijah Johnston at: https://www.elijahjohnston.net/

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 149 | Terry Klein

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 149 and our guest is Terry Klein. Terry is a singer and songwriter based in Austin, Texas. His new record Leave the Light On will be released in November of 2023 and it is excellent. Terry has lived an interesting life. He spent time in politics and as an attorney before turning to full time songwriting, a decision that proved to be liberating and fulfilling. We dive into that choice, the importance of characters, the power of music, and so much more.

Follow all things Terry Klein at: https://terrykleinmusic.com/ 

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 148 | Lydia Luce

This is Episode 148 and our guest is Lydia Luce. Lydia is a singer, songwriter, virtuoso violin player, and multi-instrumentalist originally from South Florida who now makes her home in Nashville, Tennessee. There’s so much to say about Lydia. Her work has appeared on songs by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, and Eminem. 

Her excellent new record Florida Girl has a release date of October 27, 2023, and y’all, as you will hear, I love it. She is an open soul and an incredible thinker.

The song you are hearing in this episode is "Saline" from Lydia's outstanding Florida Girl record.

Follow Lydia Luce: lydialuce.com

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 147 | Bella White

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 147 and our guest is Bella White. Bella is a singer and songwriter who grew up in Calgary, Canada. Her outstanding debut record Just Like Leaving introduced her to the world. Her follow up which is called Among Other Things is one of my favorites of the year. 

I got to catch up with Bella at her hotel the night after she played with Band of Horses at the House of Blues just outside of Orlando, FL. You’ll hear tourists boarding buses to Disney next to where we were sitting on a gorgeous Florida morning. We talked about her musical education being Berklee adjacent, her tour with Band of Horses, whether we’re more Animal Kingdom or Epcot, and so much more.

Follow Bella at: https://bellawhitemusic.com/

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Listen to songs and artists mentioned in the episode: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/1f469554-3249-4e21-a2b5-22006fd65f00

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 146 | Jobi Riccio

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Jobi Riccio hikes into The Marinade. Jobi is a singer and songwriter from Morrison, CO, whose debut album Whiplash on Yep Roc records has garnered praise from multi-Grammy award winning modern songwriting legend Jason Isbell.

Her Country author Marissa R. Moss in her Don’t Rock the Inbox newsletter said Riccio’s song “Sweet” is “A little bit classic country, a little bit nineties Sheryl Crow kiss-off, and that’s about as winning a combination as you can get.”

We caught up with Jobi via Zoom to talk about growing up in idyllic surroundings, commitment to craft, cultivating community, chronic dog boners (stay with us) and so much more. 

The song you are hearing in this episode is "For Me It's You" from Jobi Riccio's Whiplash.

Follow all things Jobi at: jobiriccio.com

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The Marinade with Jason Earle 145 | Jordan Foley

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This is Episode 145 and our guest is Jordan Foley. Jordan is the lead singer and principal songwriter of his band Jordan Foley & The Wheelhouse, who just released their debut self-titled record in August of 2023. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Foley now rests his head just down the street from my home in Orlando, FL. Y’all, this record is outstanding and I personally know how much Jordan and his band have put into the making of it. He is a dear friend and I am honored to bring you this conversation.

Follow Jordan at: https://www.jordanfoleymusic.com/

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 144 | Van Plating Returns

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This is Episode 144, and our guest for the second time is Van Plating. Van Plating is a singer, songwriter, and virtuoso violin player from Lakeland, Florida, whose latest record Orange Blossom Child is a personal examination of the place that raised her.

We caught up at Van Plating’s beautiful home in central Florida with our bellies full of Indian food and glasses full of rum. Trigger warning, everyone. Van opened up about a near death experience she had a few years ago. It is a harrowing story and I don’t want anyone to be caught off guard by the details. 

 Follow all things Van Plating at vanplating.com.

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 143 | Jenny Owen Youngs

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This is Episode 143 and our guest is Jenny Owen Youngs. Jenny is a singer, songwriter, author, and podcaster originally from New Jersey who now makes her home in Maine. She has written mega hits for the likes of Pitbull and Panic! At the Disco, but my introduction to her music was at Jack Rabbits, a small rock club in Jacksonville, FL, ten years ago. Jenny stood out on a stage that included heavyweight songwriters Chuck Ragan and Rocky Votolato. Her songs have been featured in the likes of Bojack Horseman, Grey’s Anatomy, and Weeds. Her Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast Buffering has spawned its own subculture.

It has been over a decade since Jenny’s last full length solo record but the wait is over this September. Her gorgeous collection of songs “Avalanche” is out on September 22, 2023. It is a stunning album that showcases all of what makes Jenny Owen Youngs a special creative human.

Follow all things Jenny at: https://www.jennyowenyoungs.com/

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 142 | Philip Bowen

This is Episode 142 and our guest is Philip Bowen. Philip is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from West Virginia whose debut record Old Kanawha was released on August 18, 2023. Philip’s story is remarkable. He is a viral sensation with over a million followers on TikTok. A contestant on America’s Got Talent where his cover of System of a Down’s “Chop Suey” earned the respect of the judges and an ovation from the crowd. In fact, next week Philip will be competing in the America’s Got Talent semi- finals. If there is a theme to this episode it is the power of perseverance and commitment to art.

Follow Philip at: https://www.philipbowenmusic.com/

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 141 | Willi Carlisle

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This is Episode 141 and our guest is Willi Carlisle. Willi is a poet, actor, singer, songwriter - a manic expressive of the highest order. His infectious brand of folk storytelling continues to find larger and larger audiences, a phenomenon that requires only a listen to one of his incredible records or the witness of two minutes of his live performance to comprehend. We caught up with Willi after his set at the inaugural AVLFest in Asheville, North Carolina. This was the last day of the outstanding festival. I have to say a huge thanks to Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds who sponsored the festival and Victory Lap Media for inviting us to cover AVLFest. 

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Follow Willi at: https://www.willicarlisle.com/

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 140 | River Shook

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This is Episode 140 and our guest is River Shook. Known professionally by their birth name Sarah, River is the lead singer and songwriter for their bands Sarah Shook and the Disarmers and Mightmare. Y’all, if you have listened to this show for any amount of time you know how much I love River and their work. This is their second appearance on The Marinade. The first was way back in 2018 ahead of Sarah Shook and the Disarmers show in Orlando, FL. A LOT has happened for them (and for me) since that talk as you will hear in this episode. We caught up with River at the inaugural AVLFest in Asheville, North Carolina ahead of their incredible set at the legendary Orange Peel. I have to say a huge thanks to Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds who sponsored the festival and Victory Lap Media for inviting us to cover AVLFest. 

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 139 | Nathan Mongol Wells

This is Episode 139 and our guest is Nathan Mongol Wells. Wells is a singer and songwriter from Dallas, Texas, who is best known as the frontman for his band Ottoman Turks.  He now has a solo debut record called From a Dark Corner, which will be released on August 18, 2023. The record - which is produced by John Pedigo and friend of The Marinade and Ottoman Turk Joshua Ray Walker - takes more of a country turn than the two Ottoman Turks records, and I am here for all of it. We caught up with Nathan via Zoom last week for a conversation about the origin of Ottoman Turks, navigating life’s crossroads, the intricacies of his wonderful new album, and much more.

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 138 | Jesse Daniel Edwards

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This is Episode 138 and our guest is Jesse Daniel Edwards. Jesse is a songwriter from California who now makes his home in Nashville. His latest record is called Violensia and it is, as you will hear in this episode, a wild ride. 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 is a far-reaching conversation that dives into inspiration and process and helps make sense of life’s major decisions.

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Follow Jesse on his website: https://www.jessedanieledwards.net/

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 137 | Charles Wesley Godwin

This is Episode 137 and our guest is Charles Wesley Godwin. Charles is a singer and songwriter from West Virginia whose sophomore album How the Mighty Fall followed in the critical and commercial steps of his excellent, beloved debut Seneca. Godwin has gone from a relatively unknown songwriter prior to his first record just a few short years ago to filling bigger and bigger rooms. His music comes from a place of perseverance, honesty, and work ethic. He’s a damn fine songwriter, and as you will hear in this conversation, an absolute delight of a human.

Follow all things Charles at: http://www.charleswgodwin.com

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 136 | JD Clayton

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JD Clayton is a songwriter from Fort Smith, Arkansas, whose full length debut record Long Way From Home was released in January of 2023. Clayton has a clear way of communicating the intricacies of life and this record is a gorgeous expression of that ability. We caught up with JD at Bonnaroo 2023. Y’all, I wanna take a second to thank you for supporting this Marinade thing.

We caught up with JD in the media tent at Bonnaroo. The day before Morgan Wade and Charley Crockett were milling about. Tyler Childers walked by the spot I was working right after my conversation with JD. I have a feeling we will be talking about JD Clayton in the same breath as those folks before you know it. None of this is possible without you listening, supporting, and spreading the word. 

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Support JD Clayton at: https://www.jdclaytonofficial.com/

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 135 | Kyla Jenee Lacey

This is Episode 135, and our guest is Kyla Jenee Lacey. Kyla is a writer, performer, and visual artist who was born in the Midwest and raised in Central Florida. She has been written about and featured in The New York Times, The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, and more. Her poetry has been viewed over 50 million times on various platforms. Her Twitter account and its ever-changing clever names is a must follow. She is brilliant, hilarious, kind to animals, and an overall bad ass. This is a far-reaching conversation that touches on race, gender, performance, history, and so much more. The poem you are hearing in this episode is "Codeswitch" from Kyla Jenee Lacey's album The End of An Error. 

Keep up with all things Kyla: https://www.thatswritekyla.com/

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