Dustin Kensrue | The Marinade Episode 164

Dustin Kensrue is a singer and songwriter from California who came to notoriety with his band Thrice in the early 2000s. He has gone on to release several gorgeous solo records including the latest release Desert Dreaming which has captivated me from the first listen. 

Follow all things Dustin Kensrue: https://www.dustinkensrue.com/

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Lzt2FqM0dFe6QqIrD14GX?si=6cab0fcc4e8c4665

YouTube: https://youtu.be/rVCzJ5PC0NU?si=aZZHsEWoHA1laATG

Jason Hawk Harris | The Marinade Episode 163

Jason Hawk Harris is a singer and songwriter from Texas whose latest record Thin Places is an examination of grief in a way that speaks so directly to my recent experience. Classically trained and full of creative energy. He is a sweet and thoughtful person who makes incredible records. I am so grateful to bring y’all my conversation with Jason Hawk Harris.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6HxTgW1Cqqa1Xx7TLd0QVs?si=21a6a0895679422c

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000655905218

Follow all things Jason Hawk Harris: https://jasonhawkharris.com/

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Colby T. Helms | The Marinade Episode 162

Colby T. Helms is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player from Southwest Virginia. His debut full length record Tales of Misfortune is a sterling example of an artist coming out of the gates hot. We caught up with Colby backstage at Suwannee Spring Reunion last month. You’ll hear the sounds of that magical event in the background while we talk about Colby’s upbringing, our mutual passion for vinyl, the love he feels for performing, and so much more.

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Follow Colby T. Helms: https://www.colbyhelms.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5TI3CGZC908ppAeO63zOdS?si=1b16fb6ab3de4aa4

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

YouTube: https://youtu.be/2gZXzJkOth0?si=-hyLOZrUkaVy_LdY

Sam Emerson Bodary (Hello Emerson) | The Marinade Episode 161

Sam Emerson Bodary is the lead singer and principal songwriter of Columbus, Ohio’s Hello Emerson. Hello Emerson’s latest record unpacks a serious car accident suffered by Bodary’s father. It is an examination of family and mortality in a way that makes both and their attendant themes seem more manageable than they might in practice. To Keep Him Here is a stunning record and I am so grateful for the opportunity to sit down with Sam. 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000651965374

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5J7AAfz3jPagqdx8hLs1ca?si=4a82aedf5ec24da1

YouTube: https://youtu.be/j4Ug_XrKUPs?si=Wc3GiRjp9i0dPHE6

Follow Hello Emerson: https://helloemerson.com/

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Sammy Kay Returns | The Marinade Episode 160

This is episode 160 and our guest for the second time is Sammy Kay. Sammy is a songwriter from New Jersey who now makes his home in Cincinnati, Kentucky. He is a dear sweet soul who has lived a fascinating life. We have gotten to know each other over the last year and some change and I am grateful for the connection we have formed. 

Sammy is always working and you will hear about those projects during our chat. Most notably the debut EP from his band The Kilograms with J Duckworth, Joe Gittleman, and Michael McDermott is now available wherever you consume music. This is essentially me and Sammy shooting the shit and I hope y’all enjoy it as much as we did.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000650719471

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2dZOZTBOWKAjV0Ai9ZpgJ4?si=c0b4ac236ade47f0

YouTube: https://youtu.be/PDVUuHhCykA?si=0sn86sTb3r_qu9ZS

Suwannee Spring Reunion 2024 | Jason's Journal

Photo by: Jason Earle

Jason's Journal live from Suwannee Spring Reunion 2024! Jason talks about the magic of the Suwannee roots festivals and tells tales from seeing The Steel Wheels, Hattie Craven and Joe Craven, Town Mountain, and more. 

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000650140741

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ayqClyH6QcQpLYk0SDo4Q?si=2fc537cff2014e1e

YouTube: https://youtu.be/4O_LIW188R4?si=gQEFlSc7fpGJ-9p9

Jonathan Peyton | The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 159

Photo by: Chris Hennderson

This is Episode 159 and our guest is Jonathan Peyton. Jonathan is a singer and songwriter from Woodstock, GA, whose second studio album Nothing Here’s the Same is now available everywhere! Sadler Vaden produced this incredible record which touches on Peyton’s experiences with generational trauma and overcoming its attendant challenges among other themes.

We talk about Peyton’s experiences joining a cult, the layers of his songs, an aborted opening slot for Zach Bryan at Red Rocks, and so much more.

Follow all things Jonathan Peyton: https://jonathanpeytonmusic.com/

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000648581615

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zlBtG47QYGT0lVeBPNOLx?si=9417561ac9bb41ed

YouTube: https://youtu.be/xg_huJ2djGw?si=7BWznNtwMcz6fvGI

Joe Pug Returns | The Marinade Episode 158

Joe Pug is our guest for the second time. Joe is a revered singer, songwriter, and podcaster from Greenbelt, Maryland. He has been releasing music since 2009’s classic record Nation of Heat, which was about the time his work came into my life when he opened for the legendary Steve Earle. His latest record Sketch of a Promised Departure will be released on March 3, 2024. 

The first time we talked was a remote conversation back in 2021. This time we got to sit down with Joe backstage ahead of his show at Tuffy’s Music Box in Sanford, FL. The wonderful songwriter and friend of the show Michael McArthur opened with Josh Davis on guitar. The atmosphere was welcoming and beautiful and I am so grateful to bring you this episode. Everyone, it is my great honor to bring you the return of Joe Pug.

Follow all things Joe Pug at: https://joepugmusic.com/

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Jaimee Harris | The Marinade Episode 157

Jaimee Harris is a singer and songwriter from Waco, Texas, who is one of my new favorite artists. Her debut full length record Red Rescue was released in 2018 to well deserved high praise. For whatever reason, that album snuck by my ears, but her follow up Boomerang Town, which came out last year got its hooks in me on the first listen.

As fate would have it, Jaimee was on tour with the legendary Mary Gauthier at that very moment and the tour was stopping just down the road.
Thankfully, Jaimee agree to sit down with us at Gram Parson’s Derry Down in Winter Haven, FL, earlier this month for a delightful conversation about writing, teaching, her incredible new record Boomerang Town, and of course, pinball.

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.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000643882805

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Follow Jaimee Harris at: https://www.jaimeeharris.com/

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Find a pinball game near you: https://pinballmap.com/

Dave Wilson (of Chatham County Line) | The Marinade Episode 156

Dave Wilson is the principal songwriter for the North Carolina’s Chatham County Line, whose outstanding tenth studio album Hiyo will be released on January 26, 2024. The album was produced by Rachael Moore and it sees the band taking a huge sonic leap that lands with grace. As you will hear, I’ve been a fan of Chatham County Line for many years and this was a huge honor. Everyone, it is my great honor to bring you my conversation with Dave Wilson. 

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. 

Follow Chatham County Line at: https://www.chathamcountyline.com/

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Max Fine | The Marinade Episode 155

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 155, and our guest is Max Fine. Max Fine is a hilarious comedian originally from Atlanta, GA, who now makes his home in New York City. His outstanding album I Like His Style was released in October of 2023. His podcast In the Minivan with his good friend Michael Rowland is an absolute blast of a listen. Y’all, I have been a fan of Max’s for several years and it was an absolute honor to sit down with him via Zoom the other day. Everyone, it is my pleasure to bring you my conversation with Max Fine. 

Follow Max on socials and at: https://finecomedy.com/

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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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Follow Willy and buy his merch: www.willyteataylor.com

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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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Orange Blossom Revue Festival Day 2 | Jason's Journal

Photo by Jenn Ross

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 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.

On this edition of Jason's Journal, we are recapping day one of the 2023 Orange Orange Blossom Revue Revue festival in Lake Wales, FL, featuring Cat Ridgeway, Kaitlin Butts, Mike and the Moonpies, Brent Cobb, and JJ Grey and Mofro.

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Orange Blossom Revue Festival 2023 | Jason's Journal

Photo by Jenn Ross

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 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.

On this edition of Jason's Journal, we are recapping day one of the 2023 Orange Orange Blossom Revue Revue festival in Lake Wales, FL, featuring Harper O'Neill, Molly Tuttle, and The Wood Brothers.

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000637277768

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3lfEeu63vQAMQS6Gaas9Dp?si=62addb65530b4d36

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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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vbl9nrFyHlCgw2ofd8Tcs?si=799eeab3f3f4449d

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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Follow Jared: https://jareddustingriffin.com/

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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