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.

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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.

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Marinade Moments | Amanda Shires and Rod Picott at European Street Cafe in Jacksonville, FL | May 24, 2012

Welcome to Marinade Moments. I am your host Jason Earle and this is the show where I tell stories from a life well attended. I’ve been fortunate to take in a ton of cool events in my life. This is the space where we bond over the beauty of live music. On this episode I am going to tell the tale of seeing Amanda Shires and Rod Picott at European Street Cafe in Jacksonville, FL, on May 24, 2012.

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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.

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

Marinade Moments | Neutral Milk Hotel at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall | May 7, 2015

Welcome to Marinade Moments. I am your host Jason Earle and this is the show where I tell stories from a life well attended. I’ve been fortunate to take in a ton of cool events in my life. This is the space where we bond over the beauty of live music. On this episode I am going to tell the tale of seeing Neutral Milk Hotel at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall on May 7, 2015.

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Liste to In the Aeroplane Over the Sea by Neutral Milk Hotel: https://tidal.com/browse/album/37265686

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 146 | Jobi Riccio

Photo by: Monica Murray

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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Marinade Moments | Meeting Steve Earle at The Plaza Live in Orlando, FL | September 7, 2017

Jason Earle of The Marinade Podcast tells the story of meeting legendary songwriter Steve Earle after his set at The Plaza Live in Orlando, FL, on September 7, 2017.

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The Marinade with Jason Earle 145 | Jordan Foley

Photo by: Matthew Fowler

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

Photo by: Sara Brewington Baarnes

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

Photo by Josh Goleman

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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Marinade Moments | Brian Wilson Presents Pet Sounds at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre | September 10, 2016

Jason tells the story of seeing Brian Wilson present the legendary Beach Boys album Pet Sounds at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre in 2016. 

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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

Photo by: Mike Vanata

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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