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. Tyl...
Jun 20, 2023•58 min•Season 1Ep. 136
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 ...
Jun 12, 2023•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 135
This is Episode 134 and our guest is Eilen Jewell. Eilen is a songwriter from Idaho whose latest album, her ninth studio record, is called Get Behind the Wheel. Born from a tumultuous period, some time in the Idahoan wilderness, and some experimenting with psychedelics, Get Behind the Wheel is a personal collection of beautiful songs. We caught up with Eilen via Zoom the day after her set at WMNF Tampa’s Tropical Heatwave Festival for an intimate conversation about heartbreak, being present, res...
May 21, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 134
This is episode 133 and our guest is Gabe Larson. Gabe is the creative force behind the band Waldemar. Waldemar’s stunning new record Ruthless is on the way this coming May 5th. Y’all, I have needed music now more than almost any time in my life and Ruthless has been a steady, helpful companion during a difficult season. I caught up with Gabe via Zoom and we ended up doubling the expected time. He is a thoughtful and fascinating guy. I am so excited to bring you my conversation with Gabe Larson ...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 133
Bronson Arroyo is a singer and songwriter who has a new, debut full length record of originals with his band the ‘04. The album is called Some Might Say, and it was released in February of 2023 on Nasty Hook Records. Prior to his career as a songwriter Bronson played Major League Baseball for sixteen years! If you are a fan of The Marinade or have followed me on social media, you know about my passion for baseball and specifically the Cincinnati Reds. Bronson won a World Series with the legendar...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 132
This is Episode 131 and our guest is Lauren Morrow. Lauren is a singer and songwriter from Atlanta, Georgia who now makes her home in Nashville, Tennessee. Lauren made a name for herself as the front woman for The Whiskey Gentry, a beloved Georgia band that formed in 2009. The band released three full length studio records and a live album between 2011 and 2017. Now we are being treated to Lauren’s excellent solo debut called People Talk. The record comes out on Friday, March 31st on Big Kitty R...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Jason's Journey is a Patreon exclusive show where Jason talks about the moments that shape his creative life. This one's free. If you like what you hear, please consider joining our Patreon community. On this episode Jason talks about heading to the town of Dunedin, FL, to interview musician and former major league baseball player Bronson Arroyo. Join for as little as $2 here: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast...
Mar 26, 2023•29 min
This is Episode 130 and our guest is Stefan Prigmore. Stefan is a songwriter from East Texas whose second full length record Everything is at Least Both has been a fixture in my life since its release last November. Stefan has a unique sound that transports me to specific places in my life. And after sitting down with him, a little of that magic started to make sense.
Mar 20, 2023•59 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Sammy Kay 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. Sammy has two records coming out this year. The first is an EP called inanna which is packed with incredible songs and includes work by the great John Calvin Abney. Inanna is available for preorder on Bandcamp and you can hear the whole thing on April 28, 2023. “Waiting” is one of those songs. You are hearing it in this episode and it is available wh...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 129
Marissa R. Moss is an award winning journalist from New York who now makes her home in Nashville. She frequently contributes to Rolling Stone, American Songwriter, Billboard, and NPR. Her work has also appeared in Nylon, Pitchfork, Entertainment Weekly, The Guardian, and Politico. Her book Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success Story They Were Never Supposed To Be was released in May of 2022. Her Country is a must read for anyone who loves country music, American politics...
Feb 27, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Mike Harmeier is the lead singer and principal songwriter for his band Mike and the Moonpies. The Texas-based band has released eight studio albums including their most recent record One to Grow On which is an absolute masterwork. Their 2019 record Cheap Silver and Solid Country Gold, recorded at Abbey Road studios and including the London Symphony Orchestra brought Mike and the Moonpies critical acclaim and scores of new listeners. They are known for their raucous live shows, Mike’s powerful ly...
Feb 20, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Justin Wells is a singer and songwriter from Kentucky. He released several albums with his band Fifth on the Floor including the critically acclaimed Shooter Jennings produced record Ashes & Angels . After Fifth on the Floor broke up, Wells found himself at a creative crossroads at which he decided to launch a solo career. His most recent record is a triumph called The United State. We caught up with Justin here at Marinade studios the day after he opened for the almighty Lucero at The Socia...
Feb 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 126
This is Episode 125 and our guest is David Newbould. David is a singer and songwriter originally from Toronto who now makes his home in Nashville. He has seven official releases from full length studio albums to EPs to live recordings. His music has been featured in tv shows and films such as Criminal Minds and Dawson’s Creek. His latest in a line of wonderful records was released in 2022. It is called Power Up! and has been on heavy rotation during my morning commute. This was such a pleasure t...
Feb 07, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 125
This is Episode 124 and our guest is Shane Smith. Shane is the lead singer and principal songwriter for his band Shane Smith & The Saints . Shane Smith & The Saints hail from Austin, Texas. They have released three wonderful full length studio records Coast , Geronimo , and their most recent album Hail Mary , as well as a live recording Live From the Desert . The band's latest single is called "Fire in the Ocean" and you are hearing a sample of that tune during this episode. Shane Smith ...
Jan 30, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 124
DL Rossi is a singer, songwriter, painter, all around creative who makes his home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. His latest record titled SDNIL is a huge and triumphant stylistic shift from the album of his that really got my attention, 2021’s Lonesome Kind. Rossi and I have been meaning to catch up for a while now and I am so grateful we made it happen. We talk about overcoming trauma, the soundtrack in your head, taking creative risks and so much more. This was an absolute blast and I am so excite...
Jan 23, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 123
This is Episode 122 and our guest is Langhorne Slim. Y’all, this is a special episode on several levels. I am so excited to bring you my intimate conversation with Slim but first we are going to do something a little different. Our good friends Jordan Foley and The Wheelhouse have been hard at work on a new album and you are about to hear the premiere of the first single from that record called "Loners." Then, you will hear our conversation with Langhorne Slim . Langhorne Slim is a singer and so...
Jan 09, 2023•46 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Jason Earle and his good friend Peter Haroldson talk about the art that has them fired up at the moment! Peter talks about his video game of the year Citizen Sleeper. Jason tries to change minds about David O'Russell's film Amsterdam. This is the first episode in a monthly series. After this you can only find What We're Gettin' Down On on Patreon . If you like what you hear, please consider joining our Patreon community to ensure you do not miss a single episode!...
Jan 02, 2023•37 min
This is Episode 121 and our guest is Colin Halliburton . Colin is the lead singer and principal songwriter for the Kansas-based band The Roseline. In the fall of 2022 The Roseline released two wonderful singles, “Hot Dice” and “Saber Rattlers.” Their latest full length record Constancy was one of my favorite albums of 2021 and it remains my go-to album whenever an open road presents itself. We caught up with Colin via Zoom recently for a wide-ranging conversation about the fortuitous way his mus...
Dec 28, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 121
This is Episode 120 and our guest is the singer songwriter Hayes Carll ! Over his twenty-year recording career he has been nominated for a Grammy, written with the likes of Ray Wylie Hubbard and Guy Clark, and earned the almost near universal respect of peers, critics, and fans. We caught up with Hayes at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, FL, for the Concert Under the Stars series. Y’all, Hayes is a dream guest and he did not disappoint.
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 120
This is Episode 119 and our guest for the second time is Cory Branan . Y’all, Cory is one of my all time favorite musicians. He is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Memphis whose career has meant so much to so many. His latest record is on a ton of best of 2022 lists. It’s called When I Go I Ghost and I think it is the best thing he has done. The record features such guests as Garrison Starr, Jason Isbell, and Brian Fallon, and Eric Slick among others. It is a special piec...
Dec 06, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 119
This is Episode 118 and our guest is Isaac Gibson . Isaac is the principal songwriter and lead singer for the band 49 Winchester. The band’s unique brand of country music has taken them to the Ryman stage, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and in front of growing crowds. Rolling Stone has described Gibson as possessing a chill-inducing howl that’s not far off from Chris Stapleton’s! Y’all, the opportunities and hype are well deserved. This band is for real. 49 Winchester’s latest record is cal...
Nov 21, 2022•42 min•Season 1Ep. 118
This is Episode 117 and our guest is Garrett T. Capps . Garrett is a singer and songwriter from San Antonio, TX, whose latest record People are Beautiful is a timely sonic celebration of life. Garrett and I caught up by phone recently to talk about that wonderful album, how his music got into the ears of Billions showrunner Brian Koppelman, the fascinating life of former NBA star Matt Bonner, and much more.
Nov 15, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 117
This is Episode 116 and our guest is Elizabeth Moen . Elizabeth is a singer and songwriter whose latest record Wherever You Aren’t will be released on November 11, 2022. Elizabeth is smart, thoughtful, and a talented songwriter. Y’all, this is the kind of record that grabs you on the first listen and does not let go. We caught up with Elizabeth via Zoom while she was on tour singing in Kevin Morby’s band. We talk about that experience, the making of her outstanding new record, growing up in smal...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 116
This is Episode 115 and our guests are Bobby Houck and Hank Futch of the band Blue Dogs. Blue Dogs has been around since the late 1980s, y’all. My introduction to the band came with 1999s Letters From Round O. Letters from Round O brought the band to a broader, dedicated audience. The guys slowed down a little in the 2000s. They kept making music and playing shows but limited touring and studio work for a while until this year’s Sadler Vaden produced record called Big Dreamers. Y’all I have been...
Aug 17, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 115
To paraphrase BJ Barham, Michael McDermott has come out of the darkness to be the light. His illustrious career goes back to the late 80s. For many folks he is the best songwriter you’ve never heard of. For others he is the voice of multiple generations. His most recent record St. Paul’s Boulevard is my favorite thing he has done. McDermott builds a world and trusts himself and his collaborators to guide but not lead the listener. It’s an immersive experience much like this conversation with the...
Jul 25, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 114
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.
Jul 14, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 113
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 ...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 20 min
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...
Jun 12, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 112
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.
Jun 06, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 111
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 Ma...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 110
