The Marinade with Jason Earle

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.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

John Medeski is nothing short of a legend. He broke down barriers as one third of the revolutionary jazz trio Medeski, Martin, and Wood, bridged gaps as part of The Word with North Mississippi All Stars and Robert Randolph, and worked with luminaries in music across genre. Medeski, Martin, and Wood Medeski's latest project is Saint Disruption, a collaboration with musician, scientist, and folk healer Jeff Firewalker Schmitt. Schmitt and Medeski first met in the Amazon jungle where Medeski was seeking relief from debilitating cluster headaches. Saint Disruption's debut album Rose in the Oblivion was released on April 8, 2021 and their latest release, a cover of John Lennon's "Imagine" featuring Warren Haynes on guitar just dropped. I have been a fan of Medeski, Martin, and Wood for almost twenty years so this is a dream opportunity.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Click here for links: https://www.marinadepodcast.com/listen-to-the-marinade/2022/1/17/the-marinade-with-jason-earle-episode-102-van-plating

Since the release of this episode, Tennessee Jet has made several statements against Trans Americans and expressed his support of bigots. We at The Marinade condemn these words and actions. This episode was recorded before knowledge of his abhorrent beliefs were made public. 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. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast

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. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast Click here for more: https://www.marinadepodcast.com/listen-to-the-marinade/2021/11/29/the-marinade-with-jason-earle-episode-100-ryan-anderson-of-bendigo-fletcher

Justin Corsbie breaks his way into The Marinade! Corsbie is a filmmaker whose first feature length film is must viewing for any film lover and tailor made for fans of The Marinade. Hard Luck Love Song was inspired by the Todd Snider song "Just Like Old Times." Snider is of course a frequent subject of conversation on this podcast and one of the most beloved guests in The Marinade's history. Hard Luck Love Song is a film in the spirit of The Marinade not only because of the Todd connection. It is a work born of a fit of inspiration, an improbable explosion of creativity from a filmmaker who had a vision, big dreams, and an uncompromising will to make his work come to life. Stream Hard Luck Love Song here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KYF7BV3 Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast

Jeremie Albino is a singer and songwriter from Ontario, Canada, which is a part of the world that has been very good to The Marinade. Albino has toured with the likes of St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Shovels and Rope, JD McPherson and more. His music is soul and blues, it is rock and country. He can sing, he can write, and damnit can he perform. We caught up with Jeremie at Americanafest 2021. Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast

AHI wanders into The Marinade! AHI (pronounced "eye") writes beautiful, personal songs like those on his forthcoming third record Prospect. I have had the pleasure of listening to this album for weeks now and I keep going back for its richness and humanity. You can give the album a listen and get your own copy on November 5, 2021. We caught up with AHI after his set at Americanafest 2021. You can find all things AHI at ahimusic.com.

Joe Pug dives into The Marinade. Joe Pug is a singer, songwriter, and podcaster whose work has meant so much to me since I was introduced to his music over a decade ago. Pug has released a handful of excellent full length studio albums, a couple of equally outstanding EPs, and a must listen live record, Live at Lincoln Hall which includes Pug's friend the great Strand of Oaks. His most recent album The Diving Sun is one of my favorite records of the year. In addition to music, Pug has a fantastic podcast called The Working Songwriter where he has hosted the likes of Brian Koppelman, Ray Wylie Hubbard, John Hiatt, Lucinda Williams, Todd Snider, and more.

Nathan Bell pounds his way into The Marinade. Nathan Bell is a singer and songwriter whose latest record Red, White, and American Blues (it can happen here) is now available everywhere. Red, White, and American Blues is a powerhouse record that includes contributions from Aubrie Sellers, Regina McCrary, and Patti Griffin. This is one of those conversations that covers a ton of ground. Y'all, I am so grateful for this opportunity and so excited for you to hear this one.

JW Francis is a singer and songwriter whose most recent record Wanderkid comes out on October 1st. While Francis's home is technically New York, as you will hear in this conversation he is a man of the world. And that is what you get from Wanderkid. A polyphonic record that sounds like New York but feels at home all over the place. We caught up with JW while he was thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.

Mercy Bell boot scoots into The Marinade! Mercy Bell is a singer and songwriter whose latest record Golden Child is one of our favorites of the year. This conversation was too much fun, y'all. We talk about her wonderful new record, living a creative life, growing up queer in the church, and much more. I could have talked with Mercy Bell for hours.

Matthew Fowler climbs into The Marinade! Matthew is a singer and songwriter originally from the Sunshine State. He has opened for the likes of Richard Thompson and Damien Jurado. Matthew writes stunning songs that draw on his wise-beyond-his-years intuition. His forthcoming record The Grief We Gave Our Mother comes out on September 10th, 2021. The song you are hearing in this episode is "Going Nowhere" from The Grief We Gave Our Mothers.

Jerry David DeCicca hops into The Marinade! Jerry is a singer, songwriter, and producer whose work includes five full length records and an EP with his band The Black Swans, production work for several talented artists including the great Larry Jon Wilson, and a handful of wonderful solo records including his most recent album The Unlikely Optimist and his Domestic Adventures.

Jamestown Revival strikes gold in The Marinade! Jamestown Revival is a musical duo made up of Jonathan Clay and Zach Chance. They have released three full length records, a live album, and four EPs, including the most recent offering Fireside with Louis L'Amour. In addition to those wonderful records, the guys just collaborated to write the music for the stage production of SE Hinton's classic novel The Outsiders. Jonathan and Zach and thoughtful, funny, open, and honest conversationalists.

Willy Vlautin rides into The Marinade! Willy is both one of our favorite songwriters AND one of our favorite novelists. Willy's musical work includes excellent records as frontman of the band Richmond Fontaine and recent also wonderful albums as the primary songwriter and guitar player for The Delines. His excellent novels include The Motel Life, Northline, Lean on Pete, The Free, Don't Skip Out on Me, and his most recent book The Night Always Comes. "Wake Up Ray" appears courtesy of the artist.

Andrew Bryant rolls into The Marinade. Bryant is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His music first entered our consciousness through his band Water Liars with Justin Peter Kinkel Schuster. Their most recent record Roll On was released in 2020, the same year that Bryant released his solo record Sentimental Noises. Both records were among our favorites of that most auspicious year. His most recent outstanding record is called A Meaningful Connection.

Daryl Hance saunters into The Marinade. Daryl is a singer, songwriter, and guitar player whose music means SO much to me. He has a distinct way of playing guitar that I adore. Just a couple of licks and I can instantly recognize a Daryl Hance tune. Describing his music is a next to impossible task. It feels like the soundtrack to my life- swampy, bluesy, funky, sexy, soulful stuff. I am honored to bring this one to you.

Seth Walker swings into The Marinade for a third time! This episode is special in several ways. It is the first time a guest has made three appearances on The Marinade. This time we focus on Seth's wonderful book Your Van Is On Fire. And, this is the first time we have invited our Patreon patrons to be a part of the show! Shoutout to Zach Shultz, Jenn Ross, and Peter Haroldson for joining us. You can find all things Seth at SethWalker.com.

Kasey Anderson rises out of The Marinade! Kasey is a singer, songwriter, and mental health advocate from Portland, OR, who is making his second appearance on the show. Kasey's latest releases are Let the Bloody Moon Rise and Wednesday Night 'Round Nine. You can find all things Kasey at kaseyandersonmusic.com.

Caleb Johnson tracks his way into The Marinade! Caleb is the author of one of our favorite novels in the last few years. The book is called Treeborne and we can't recommend it enough. Check out Caleb's work at calebjohnsonauthor.com.

David Huckfelt spirits into The Marinade. David is a singer and songwriter whose most recent solo record is a masterpiece called Room Enough, Time Enough. We connected on a deep level about the making of his record, living in the heart of the modern civil rights movement, spirituality, and so much more.

Jamie Barrier haunts The Marinade! Jamie is the lead singer and songwriter of the Alabama band Pine Hill Haints. The band's latest record is called The Song Companion of a Lonestar Cowboy. The album is a great example of the Pine Hill Haints sound, "Alabama Ghost Music." We talk about the music Jamie was listening to while making the record, the magic of baseball, the characters that have influenced the band, and much more.

Sophie Sputnik (Waltzer) plunges into The Marinade! Waltzer's wonderful record Time Traveler came out earlier this year. Sophie and her collaborators have also been busy with their variety show Waltzer TV. This conversation was serious at times, silly at others, and fun at every point in between. You can find all things Waltzer at waltzermusic.com.

Todd Snider wanders into The Marinade! Todd is a legendary singer and songwriter based in Nashville whose record First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder is an instant classic. Todd was on the short list of dream guests when we started The Marinade so this is a huge thrill. We talk about dealing with mortality, trying to describe the sounds in our head, learning from legends, and so much more.

Cha Wa sashays into The Marinade! Cha Wa is a band from New Orleans whose music celebrates Mardi Gras Indian culture while fusing jazz, funk, rock, blues, soul - all of the good stuff. Their latest record is called My People. You can find all things Cha Wa at chawaband.com.

Corey Ryan Forrester suplexes Jason into The Marinade! Corey is a comedian, author, political commentator, and all around fascinating guy. Follow Corey at supportyaboys.com and wellredcomedy.com. Also, spend some time with his Twitter and Instagram feeds.

Will Johnson wafts into The Marinade! Will is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and painter from Texas. His band Centro-matic began in the late nineties and went on to influence countless other bands. His work with South San Gabriel bridged the gap between Centro-matic and Johnson's excellent solo records, including his most recent albums Wire Mountain and El Capitan. Will is also in the studio working on the second LP from his project Marie/Lepanto with Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster of Marinade favorite Water Liars. You can find all things Will at will-johnson.com.

The Kernal swirls into The Marinade! The Kernal is a singer and songwriter like no other. He takes a classic country sound, throws it in the spin cycle, and hangs it up wet. We talk about growing up backstage at the Opry, finding creative inspiration in fast food, and much more! You can find all things The Kernal at thekernalmusic.com.

Jim Keller bops his way into The Marinade! Keller has lived a fascinating creative life. As a member of the 80s band Tommy Tutone he co-wrote the #1 hit "867-5309/Jenny." Keller went on manage legendary composer Phillip Glass's career and publishing company all the while making his own gorgeous solo records. We talk about the making of his new record, balancing creativity and business, and much more.

Kristina Murray climbs into The Marinade! Kristina is a singer and songwriter from Georgia who now makes her home in Nashville. Her most recent full length record Southern Ambrosia is a brilliant collection of songs. You can find all things Kristina Murray at kristinamurray.net.

Northcote shivers into The Marinade! Northcote is the nom de plume of Matt Goud, a Canadian singer songwriter whose most recent record Let Me Roar is a gorgeous, personal album about faith, family, recovery, perseverance, and more. This was a thoughtful conversation that touched on spirituality, addiction, recovery, creativity, and so much more. You can find all things Northcote at northcotemusic.com.

Will Kimbrough springs into The Marinade! Will is a singer and songwriter who has lived an incredible, inspiring creative life. His impressive resume includes his own excellent solo records including 2020's Spring Break, opening for REM, working with Jimmy Buffett, producing Todd Snider, and so much more. willkimbrough.com for all things Will Kimbrough. The song in this episode is "The Late Great John Prine Blues" from Spring Break, provided courtesy of the artist.

B.Miles makes a splash in The Marinade! B.Miles is a singer and songwriter based in New York whose wonderful new record is called In Order of Appearance. You can find all things B.Miles at bmiles.co. The song you are hearing in this episode is "Neighborhood Haircut" from In Order of Appearance.

Musical duo Emily Roberts and Ben Roberts waltz into The Marinade! Their latest record Dandelion is a wonderful piece of art. We talk about collaborating with your partner, dealing with technological challenges, the brilliance of Brandi Carlile, the creative aspects of finding artwork for your album, and so much more. The song in this episode is "Light of the Moon" provided courtesy of the artists.

John McEuen picks his way into The Marinade! John is a founding member of the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, accomplished solo performer, and author of the memoir The Life I've Picked. We talk about growing up working at Disneyland with Steve Martin, his life with Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, how to ask things from your heroes, and much more. You can find all things John at johnmceuen.com.

Tennessee Jet, well, jets into The Marinade! Tennessee Jet is a singer and songwriter from Oklahoma. His latest record is called The Country. You can find all things Tennessee Jet at tennesseejet.com.

Fantastic Negrito jumps into The Marinade! The singer, songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist connects via Zoom to talk about his latest record Have You Lost Your Mind Yet?, his appearance at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival this year, overcoming setbacks, having a dialogue about difficult topics, and so much more. Find Fantastic Negrito at fantasticnegrito.com. Find Hardly Strictly Bluegrass at hardlystrictlybluegrass.com.

Steve Silberman hyper-warps into The Marinade. Steve is an award-winning writer. His work has appeared in Wired, The New York Times, the New Yorker, The Financial Times, the Boston Globe, and so many more publications. His book NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity was released in 2015. We talk about Steve's writing, his love of music and friendship with David Crosby, and so much more. You can find all things Steve at stevesilberman.com.

Joshua Ray Walker boot scoots into The Marinade! Josh's debut record Wish You Were Here was released in 2019 and the sophomore effort from the Texas troubadour called Glad You Made It came out well-deserved high praise earlier this year. We talk about his excellent records, his fascinating upbringing, coming to grips with his voice, and so much more. You can find all things Josh at joshuaraywalker.com.