The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 8 | James McMurtry

Legendary songwriter James McMurtry takes a dip in The Marinade. McMurtry is the genius behind such tunes as "Levelland" and "We Can't Make it Here Anymore." His 2015 release Complicated Game is one of our favorites in recent memory and includes a song we can't seem to get out of our heads, "You Got to Me."

In this episode, McMurtry discusses what really scares white supremacists, the evolution of his creative process from bar napkins to iPhones, and where he gets some of those incredible song lines. Also, Jason Earle opens up about his creative process and the heavy day that preceded this interview. Cheers, y'all.

Legendary songwriter James McMurtry takes a dip in The Marinade. McMurtry is the genius behind such tunes as "Levelland" and "We Can't Make it Here Anymore." His 2015 release Complicated Game is one of our favorites in recent memory and includes a song we can't seem to get out of our heads, "You Got to Me."

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 7 | Cory Branan and Jon Snodgrass

Wolf and Cobra belly flop into The Marinade! This is our silliest episode to date and a dream come true. Cory Branan and Jon Snodgrass are two of our all-time favorite songwriters. Branan's new record Adioswas released in 2017 and is one of our favorite records of the year. Snodgrass is best known for his work with Drag the River but also has an excellent solo catalog as well as work with the bands Scorpios and Armchair Martian. We joke about Jon's indecipherable emails and proclivity for 'playing' drums, dive deep into political waters, and discuss the creative process for each of these brilliant writers.   

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Wolf and Cobra belly flop into The Marinade! This is our silliest episode to date and a dream come true. Cory Branan and Jon Snodgrass are two of our all-time favorite songwriters. Branan's new record Adios was released in 2017 and is one of our favorite records of the year.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 6 | Lee Bains III

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Lee Bains III dives head first into The Marinade! Lee and his band the Glory Fires have made the most important record of 2017. Youth Detention: Nail My Feet Down to the Southside of Town is an epic double album that reads like a series of essays on race, class, and our current political situation. 

Lee is also a thoughtful, kind, fascinating person. We caught up at Lil' Indies in Orlando, FL, before his set at Will's Pub and discussed what influenced his poetic lyrics, why college football players should be paid (or maybe not), and how each of us came to appreciate Against Me!. Cheers, y'all.

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Lee Bains III dives head first into The Marinade! Lee and his band the Glory Fires have made the most important record of 2017. Youth Detention: Nail My Feet Down to the Southside of Town is an epic double album that reads like a series of essays on race, class, and our current political situation.  Lee is also a thoughtful, kind, fascinating person.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 5 | Oliver Wood

Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers wades deep into The Marinade! Oliver, his brother Chris Wood, and Jano Rix make up the three-piece soulful roots band The Wood Brothers. We caught up backstage at Suwannee Roots Revival in October. The conversation begins with food, goes to discussing mentors and ends with a few nuggets of invaluable wisdom from one of the great players and personalities in roots music. Check out The Wood Brothers at thewoodbrothers.com and don't miss them when they come to your town. 

Oliver Wood of The Wood Brothers wades deep into The Marinade! Oliver, his brother Chris Wood, and Jano Rix make up the three-piece soulful roots band The Wood Brothers. We caught up backstage at Suwannee Roots Revival in October.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 4 | Seth Walker

Seth Walker enters the Marinade! Seth is a singer, songwriter, and all around delightful human being. He has written with the likes of Oliver Wood from The Wood Brothers and continues to make genre-defying tunes that come from the heart. We discuss the parallels between golf and jazz, his upbringing in a Quaker community in North Carolina, and how we all just need to stop thinking so much. 

Seth Walker enters the Marinade! Seth is a singer, songwriter, and all around delightful human being. He has written with the likes of Oliver Wood from The Wood Brothers and continues to make genre-defying tunes that come from the heart.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 3 | Micah Schnabel

Micah Schnabel dives into The Marinade! Micah is best known for his work with the band Two Cow Garage but we talk more about his solo work in this conversation. He recently released his masterwork to date, a record called Your New Norman Rockwell. It is intensely personal and political- an important piece of art that we highly recommend you put into heavy rotation. Micah goes deep on the creative process, how music filled the void left when his baseball career ended, lessons he has learned about relationships, and so much more. 

You can find Micah's albums on his bandcamp page and his partner Vanessa's work on Etsy. 

Micah Schnabel dives into The Marinade! Micah is best known for his work with the band Two Cow Garage but we talk more about his solo work in this conversation. He recently released his masterwork to date, a record called Your New Norman Rockwell.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 2 | Verlon Thompson

Verlon Thompson enters The Marinade! Verlon is a fine human being. He spent years as a collaborator of the great Guy Clark. Thompson played guitar for and wrote songs with Guy for many years. He is a beautiful singer, outstanding songwriter, and all-around amazing individual. We talk about the difference between writing by yourself and collaborating, the beautiful nature of playing with impeccable musicians, and how Guy introduced Verlon to the love of his life. Check out Verlon Thompson's music and tour schedule at VerlonThompson.com. 

Verlon Thompson enters The Marinade! Verlon is a fine human being. He spent years as a collaborator of the great Guy Clark. Thompson played guitar for and wrote songs with Guy for many years. He is a beautiful singer, outstanding songwriter, and all-around amazing individual.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 1 | BJ Barham

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BJ Barham enters The Marinade! Singer. Songwriter. Smart and funny guy. Barham is one of our favorite songwriters. He has established himself as one of the hardest working musicians in the business as the frontman and songwriter for American Aquarium. We talk songwriting, national parks, family, and the creative process on this first ever release of The Marinade with Jason Earle. 

BJ Barham enters The Marinade with Jason Earle! Singer. Songwriter. Smart and funny guy. Barham is one of our favorite songwriters. He has established himself as one of the hardest working musicians in the business as the frontman and songwriter for American Aquarium.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 30 | Rockin' Robinson Series Part II | Cat Ridgeway and Beartoe

Jason catches up with several artists while serving as emcee of the Rockin' Robinson festival in Orlando's Milk District. Cat Ridgeway stops by to talk about hearing music in colors, writing melodies, and the power of a good nap. Plus, Beartoe pops in ahead of his set to discuss the next Beartoe record, the greatness of Sam Cooke, and more. This is Part II of a special Rockin' Robinson series.

Check out all things Beartoe at: beartoe.com; And, all things Cat Ridgeway at: catridgeway.com

Jason catches up with several artists while serving as emcee of the Rockin' Robinson festival in Orlando's Milk District. Cat Ridgeway stops by to talk about hearing music in colors, writing melodies, and the power of a good nap. Plus, Beartoe pops in ahead of his set to discuss the next Beartoe record, the greatness of Sam Cooke, and more.