The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 109 | Ryan Sollee (The Builders and the Butchers)

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 101 | Tennessee Jet Returns

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 81 | Waltzer

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 80 | Todd Snider

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.

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 78 | Will Johnson

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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 Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster of Marinade favorite Water Liars.

You can find all things Will at will-johnson.com.

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 76 | Jim Keller

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 Philip 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.

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 74 | Northcote

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.

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode | Jordan Lehning

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Jordan Lehning drops into The Marinade! Jordan is a producer, composer, singer, and songwriter whose latest record Little Idols tells the tale of an affair between a single man and a married woman. It is a beautiful, cinematic work. We talk about producing, writing, scoring films, and so much more. 

You can find all things Jordan at jordanlehning.com.

Jordan Lehning drops into The Marinade! Jordan is a producer, composer, singer, and songwriter whose latest record Little Idols tells the tale of an affair between a single man and a married woman. It is a beautiful, cinematic work. We talk about producing, writing, scoring films, and so much more.  You can find all things Jordan at jordanlehning.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 66 | Kenny Roby

Kenny Roby goes spelunking in The Marinade! Kenny made a name for himself as the frontman for the pioneering alt-country band Six String Drag, then went on to work with the great Neal Casal and make his own wonderful solo records.

We talk about his excellent new record The Reservoir which came out on August 7, 2020, the power of soul music, the alt-country scene, and so much more. 

You can find all things Kenny at kennyroby.net.

Kenny Roby goes spelunking in The Marinade! Kenny made a name for himself as the frontman for the pioneering alt-country band Six String Drag, then went on to work with the great Neal Casal and make his own wonderful solo records.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode | Trapper Haskins

Trapper Haskins slides into The Marinade! Trapper is a woodworker, boat builder, father, husband, writer, and songwriter based in Tennessee. He is a sweet guy and a fascinating person. Check out Trapper's record Blood in the Honey and head over to trapperhaskins.com for more Trapper.

Trapper Haskins slides into The Marinade! Trapper is a woodworker, boat builder, father, husband, writer, and songwriter based in Tennessee. He is a sweet guy and a fascinating person. Check out Trapper's record Blood in the Honey and head over to trapperhaskins.com for more Trapper.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 65 | Chuck Prophet

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Chuck Prophet spins into The Marinade. Chuck's twelfth solo record, the excellent The Land That Time Forgot is set for release on August 21, 2020. His career spans all the way back to his days with neo-psychedelic band Green on Red. During the intervening years he has established himself as one of America's great storytellers.

You can find all things Chuck at chuckprophet.com.

Chuck Prophet spins into The Marinade. Chuck's twelfth solo record, the excellent The Land That Time Forgot is set for release on August 21, 2020. His career spans all the way back to his days with neo-psychedelic band Green on Red. During the intervening years he has established himself as one of America's great storytellers.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 64 | Nicole Atkins

Nicole Atkins elbow drops into The Marinade! Nicole's latest record Italian Ice is a masterwork. We talk about 1990s wrestling, the making of her new record, how visual art informs her writing, and so much more.

You can find all things Nicole Atkins at nicoleatkins.com.

Nicole Atkins elbow drops into The Marinade! Nicole's latest record Italian Ice is a masterwork. We talk about 1990s wrestling, the making of her new record, how visual art informs her writing, and so much more. You can find all things Nicole Atkins at nicoleatkins.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Bonus Episode | Doe Paoro

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Doe Paoro floats into The Marinade! Doe Paoro is a singer and songwriter whose work is thoughtful and ever-evolving, just like the writer herself. We talk about meditation, forgiveness, her gorgeous new single, combating white supremacy, and so much more.

You can find all things Doe Paoro at DoePaoro.com.

Doe Paoro floats into The Marinade! Doe Paoro is a singer and songwriter whose work is thoughtful and ever-evolving, just like the writer herself. We talk about meditation, forgiveness, her gorgeous new single, combating white supremacy, and so much more. You can find all things Doe Paoro at DoePaoro.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 63 | Marchelle Bradanini

Marchelle Bradanini jumps feet first into The Marinade. Marchelle is a singer and songwriter best known for her work under the moniker Pony Boy. She has a new record called Only a Woman which will be released on July 3, 2020. We talk about being a woman in the music industry, having disparate influences, finding alone time during quarantine, and so much more.

You can find all things Marchelle at marchellebradanini.com.

Marchelle Bradanini jumps feet first into The Marinade. Marchelle is a singer and songwriter best known for her work under the moniker Pony Boy. She has a new record called Only a Woman which will be released on July 3, 2020.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 62 | Eliot Bronson

Eliot Bronson meditates in The Marinade. Eliot's new record Empty Spaces is a gorgeous, painful album about love and loss. We talk about religion, meditation, breakups, healing, and so much more. 

You can find all things Eliot Bronson at eliotbronson.com.

Eliot Bronson meditates in The Marinade. Eliot's new record Empty Spaces is a gorgeous, painful album about love and loss. We talk about religion, meditation, breakups, healing, and so much more.  You can find all things Eliot Bronson at eliotbronson.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 61 | Rett Smith

Rett Smith races into The Marinade! Rett's latest record is called Giving up on Quitting and it is a beautiful, literary, personal album. We talk about the differences between being an athlete and being a musician, the influence of great literature, living up to the expectations of others and so much more. 

You can find all things Rett Smith at rettsmithmusic.com.

Rett Smith races into The Marinade! Rett's latest record is called Giving up on Quitting and it is a beautiful, literary, personal album. We talked about the differences between being an athlete and being a musician, the influence of great literature, living up to the expectations of others and so much more.  You can find all things Rett Smith at rettsmithmusic.com.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 60 | Michael McDermott

Michael McDermott showers in The Marinade. McDermott has lived quite the creative life. Signed by Brian Koppelman in the early '90s. Lauded by the likes of Stephen King. Then came substance abuse, recovery, and (ultimately) a brand new, brilliant album called What in the World... Michael and Jason caught up by phone a few weeks after the world shut down due to the Covid-19 virus. 

You can find all things Michael McDermott at michael-mcdermott.com.

Michael McDermott showers in The Marinade. McDermott has lived quite the creative life. Signed by Brian Koppelman in the early '90s. Lauded by the likes of Stephen King. Then came substance abuse, recovery, and (ultimately) a brand new, brilliant album called What in the World...

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 59 | Brian Fallon

Brian Fallon sets The Marinade ablaze! Brian is best known as the lead singer and principal songwriter of the band The Gaslight Anthem. He also has an excellent project called The Horrible Crowes and wonderful solo records including 2020s Local Honey. Brian and Jason caught up by phone to talk about Bob Dylan, art criticism, being cool (or not), and so much more.

You can find all things Brian Fallon at brianfallon.net.

Brian Fallon sets The Marinade ablaze! Brian is best known as the lead singer and principal songwriter of the band The Gaslight Anthem. He also has an excellent project called The Horrible Crowes and wonderful solo records including 2020s Local Honey.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 58 | Darrell Scott

Darrell Scott goes to the River Marinade! Darrell's biography is too storied to describe here but the highlights include writing huge country hits for Travis Tritt and The Dixie Chicks, playing in Robert Plant's Band of Joy, and writing with the likes of Verlon Thompson and Guy Clark. He has lived an extraordinary creative life.

Darrell's latest record is Darrell Scott Sings the Blues of Hank Williams. 

You can find all things Darrell Scott at darrellscott.com.

Darrell Scott goes to the River Marinade! Darrell's biography is too storied to describe here but the highlights include writing huge country hits for Travis Tritt and The Dixie Chicks, playing in Robert Plant's Band of Joy, and writing with the likes of Verlon Thompson and Guy Clark.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 57 | Matt Woods

Matt Woods washes himself in The Marinade. Matt is a singer and songwriter from Tennessee whose latest record is a wonderful collection of songs called Natural Disasters. Matt stopped by Marinade studios in Orlando, FL, the day before most of the state went into quarantine. This session felt like talking about music and creativity with an old friend. 

You can find all things Matt Woods at therealmattwoods.com.

Photo of Matt by Chad Cochran (https://www.cowtownchad.com/)

Matt Woods washes himself in The Marinade. Matt is a singer and songwriter from Tennessee whose latest record is a wonderful collection of songs called Natural Disasters. Matt stopped by Marinade studios in Orlando, FL, the day before most of the state went into quarantine.