John Moreland | The Marinade Episode 175

John Moreland is our guest for Episode 175! I started listening to his music with 2013’s In The Throes and have been a huge fan ever since. He is a generational writer and his latest record Visitor may be the best example of that fact. We caught up via Zoom recently for a conversation about having a healthy relationship with technology, writing lines that connect, what it takes for John Moreland to punch a mother fucker’s lights out, and so much more! Everyone, it is my great honor to bring you my conversation with John Moreland.

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Chris Robeson | The Marinade Episode 174

After writing 1000 songs and recording several albums in solitude, Chris Robeson has finally released his debut album Euphoriphobia and it is outstanding. I love when a record has one foot in the world of singer songwriters and the other planted among indie rock giants. That’s what Euphoriphobia does. My conversation with Chris is about overcoming mental blocks, processing tragedy and fear, the craft of songwriting, and so much more! Everyone, it is my pleasure to bring you my conversation with Chris Robeson. 

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Rich Ruth | The Marinade Episode 173

Rich Ruth is a multi-instrumentalist and composer whose music blends elements of doom, stoner, drone rock into spiritual jazz. He has toured with S.G. Goodman and Circles Around the Sun and played with a murderers row of incredible collaborators. But it’s his latest record Water Still Flows that has a stranglehold on my attention lately. Y’all, I understandably get pigeonholed as an Americana fan. But I love stoner rock and jazz and so many genres. Every so often a record like this comes along and blows my mind. I am so grateful Rich agreed to sit down for an episode of The Marinade.

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Boulevards | The Marinade Episode 172

Boulevards is the nom de plume of Jamil Rashad whose latest record Carolina Funk: Barn Burner on Tobacco Road is among my favorites of the year. As Jamil puts it, “He did not want to be a carbon copy and make the same record as my favorite influences growing up. The objective was to make a record that was creative, raw, infectious, syncopated basslines, tight drums, punchy horns that brings a soulful element to the funk.” Objective accomplished. This is as fresh and interesting a record as I have heard in a long time.

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Will Kimbrough Returns | The Marinade Episode 171

Will Kimbrough is kind of a living legend. He’s written and played with Jimmy Buffett, produced Todd Snider, is a touring member of Emmylou Harris’s band, and on and on. His latest solo record For the Life of Me was released on May 3, 2024. We caught up via Zoom back in June for a conversation about his work with post-traumatic growth organizations Songwriting With: Soldiers and the Warrior PATHH Program, writing with Jimmy Buffett, his wonderful new album, balancing all of these various plates, and so much more. 

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Milky Chance | The Marinade Episode 170

Milky Chance (Philipp Dausch and Clemens Rehbein) is our guest for Episode 170 of The Marinade. Milky Chance is a chart-topping, genre defying band from Germany whose debut single “Stolen Dance” made them a household name back in 2013. They have gone on to release four excellent full length records including 2023’s Living in a Haze. Y’all, this opportunity is a huge thrill for me.

I loved “Stolen Dance” from the first listen and am honored Clemens and Philipp sat down with us for such a thoughtful conversation. We caught up at Bonnaroo 2024 in the media tent behind The What Stage. Thank you so much to everyone who listens to The Marinade and makes these opportunities possible. Everyone, my conversation with Philipp and Clemens of Milky Chance.

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Drayton Farley | The Marinade Episode 169

Drayton Farley is a singer and songwriter from Alabama whose most recent record Twenty On High continues to be a favorite of Marinators everywhere. Twenty on High was produced by Marinade guest Sadler Vaden who of course plays guitar in Jason Isbell’s 400 Unit. The Alabama native cut his teeth playing open mics while working on the railroad and went on to become one of the favorite songwriters of your favorite songwriters. We caught up with Drayton at Laurel Cove Festival just outside of Pineville, KY, for a conversation about his connection to fans, the production touch of Sadler Vaden, the importance of a familial support system, and so much more. 

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Josh Morningstar | The Marinade Episode 168

Josh Morningstar is a singer and songwriter originally from Maryland who now makes his home in Knoxville, Tennessee. Even if you don’t yet know the name, you probably know the work. Josh Morningstar is a heavyweight writer. He has co-written with the likes of Kendell Marvel and Hayes Carll and has written several tunes for Cody Jinks including the smash hit “Must Be the Whiskey.” 

Josh is a creative and personal inspiration. I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity. We caught up with Josh via Zoom and connected like old friends. I have been so excited to bring this one to you.

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Oliver Wood Returns | The Marinade Episode 166

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Oliver Wood is the lead singer and one of the founding members of Grammy nominated  trio The Wood Brothers which he co-founded with his brother Chris and Jano Rix in 2006. His latest solo record Fat Cat Silhouette comes out on June 14, 2024. 

For this collection of songs he enlisted Rix on production duty and percussion along with great friend of The Marinade Seth Walker, the incomparable Katie Pruitt, and several other esteemed collaborators. Y’all, I have been a fan of Oliver’s music since damn near the inception of The Wood Brothers and I am thrilled to bring y’all this conversation. This is the third time I have had the pleasure of chatting with Oliver on record. He is always thoughtful and I always learn something.

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Kyle Keller | The Marinade Episode 165

Kyle Keller is a singer and songwriter who currently makes his home in Gainesville, FL (Go Gators!). Kyle’s sophomore record The Great American Highway was released in the summer of 2023 and it’s a delight that gives and gives. So is the man himself as you will hear in this episode.

I have known Kyle for several years. He and my dear friend Jordan Foley are very close and the three of us sat having tea and talking about life here in my beloved Milk District in Orlando then walked over to the porch of Barley and Vine Biergarten to record. It was a gorgeous April day that was a long time coming.

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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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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.

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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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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. 

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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.

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Jonathan Peyton | The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 159

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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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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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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