Preston Canavan | The Marinade Episode 191

Preston Canavan is a comedian from Winter Park, FL, who is one of my favorites doing it right now. I have the pleasure of getting to see him perform at my favorite third space in the world, Barley and Vine Biergarten just steps away from my home. Every time I have seen Preston perform, he has left me doubled over laughing. 

This conversation was no exception. Y’all, I am sometimes a dumb dumb. I am learning how to use fancy new equipment gifted by one of our wonderful Patreon patrons Seth Gill. Aaaand, I didn’t record the first conversation with Preston. He came over on a Thursday, we caught lightning in a bottle, and it only exists as a cell phone video. 

Have no fear, dear listener. First, I published the video in its entirety - bloopers and all - on our Patreon. You can watch that by subscribing or you can pay for it a la carte. I promise it’s worth the watch. 

Second, Preston being the sweetheart he is, agreed to come over a second time and we had another incredible conversation. I know I say this is one of my favorites all the time, but this is one of my all time favorites. Preston is a bright light and I am so grateful for these conversations. Everyone, it is my honor to bring you my conversation with Preston Canavan. 

Listen On:

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BFGDsncSP1TIJRn2VkjEq?si=d29b67ff8f5643e8

YouTube- https://youtu.be/2Q3YmkFGvi4?si=dnFKKtN_X2bKDZFN

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000711466996

Kelsey Waldon | The Marinade Episode 190

Kelsey Waldon has established herself as an artist firmly in tune with herself as a writer yet not content with resting on her sterling reputation. With each record her pen has further flowered, culminating in this instance with an invigorating album that pays homage to country music’s past while forging toward a confessional, self-reflective, vulnerable brand of tunes that stands out even among many of her esteemed peers.

Given that she was introduced to a broader audience when she signed with the late, legendary John Prine’s Oh Boy Records in 2019, one would be forgiven for thinking Kelsey is relatively new to the music scene. On the contrary, she has paid her dues and the years of honing her craft jump out on Every Ghost.

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Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/7BJDwJVCEANm1tO1KE5pEW?si=a4d2911b0bd94069

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000710255695

YouTube- https://youtu.be/Nxw2jzB2i-8?si=ZKwJOir5SrMgm2IM

Scott Sharrard (of Little Feat) | The Marinade Episode 188

Little Feat's legend goes back to 1969! The band has produced ubiquitous hits like "Dixie Chicken" and "Willin'." Their influence stretches across generations. They have endured heartbreak, loss, and lineup changes but the core Little Feat sound has remained true since the beginning. Scott Sharrard joined LIttle Feat in 2019 and has been instrumental in their efforts leading up to the band's latest record Strike Up The Band, which was released on May 9th, 2025. 

In addition to his work with Little Feat, Scott was the band leader for the Gregg Allman Band and his band The Chesterfields. The band, and Scott, have lived a fascinating musical life. 

The song you are hearing in this episode is "Midnight Flight" from Little Feat's excellent new record. 

Listen on:

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/3KGrW3UzPEnj0v61ttz9Lv?si=badffb1acfaf4223

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000708367332

YouTube- https://youtu.be/Io27P5_4uco?si=IHDIF-9UQWMNg8AO

Justin Bloss | The Marinade Episode 182

Justin is a singer and songwriter from Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose latest record Claymore snuck onto my favorite albums of 2024 list just under the wire. Don’t just take my word for it. John Moreland and BJ Barham among others have been singing his praises as well. Just give the record a spin after you listen to this conversation.

Daryl Hance | The Marinade Episode 177

Daryl Hance is a songwriter and guitar player from Duval County, Florida, whose music has been in my life for over twenty years. 

I first learned of Daryl during his time with the band Mofro, now J.J. Grey and Mofro. He hasn’t been with that band for a while and since gone on to carve a handful of wonderful solo records. I’ve long said his guitar playing is like a fingerprint. Maybe it’s the Florida boy in me. Maybe it’s the country boy in me. That swampy sound so few can capture with authenticity is hyper-present in Daryl’s work and I am ready for more and more. 

Daryl’s latest record is called “Devil’s Millhopper,” it is available wherever you consume music, and you can buy a digital copy on bandcamp.com.

Listen on:

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000679731806

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ZkRzhiNb89a8nSLHn111g?si=964e8477b3954c62

YouTube- https://youtu.be/o1EYZoMIGAY?si=LxIscW7DGw8evFil

Orange Blossom Revue 2024 | Jason's Journal

Photo by Jenn Ross

Marinade Media is at Orange Blossom Revue for the fourth year in a row! This is one of our favorite festivals and the lineup this year is once again stacked! Stay tuned to this space as well as our socials for updates throughout the weekend!

Graig Kreindler | The Marinade

Graig  Kreindler is an award winning painter from Rockland County, New York whose work I find captivating for several reasons. We unpack my love for what he does in the episode but in short if you have listened to this show at all you know I love baseball more than most things in the world. The intersection of baseball and art is a sweet spot and I am so excited to bring you this conversation.

Follow all things Graig at: https://www.graigkreindler.com/

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Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/06RgqxYSXocjFUmAjSexfZ?si=a0bf9332cb3e49f4

YouTube- https://youtu.be/TTNefyby2Z0?si=AKzT9J896Gb-gLoa

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/

Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000648581615

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zlBtG47QYGT0lVeBPNOLx?si=9417561ac9bb41ed

YouTube: https://youtu.be/xg_huJ2djGw?si=7BWznNtwMcz6fvGI

Zach Russell | The Marinade Episode 152

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 152 and our guest is Zach Russell. Zach is a singer and songwriter from Knoxville, TN whose debut full length record Where the Flowers Meet the Dew will be released on Friday, December 1, 2023. Where the Flowers Meet the Dew follows his debut EP The Creek which I highly recommend as well.

We went deep about religion, philosophy, and music on this one. But, we also had a lot of fun. I can’t overstate how much I needed this chat.

Follow Zach Russell: https://www.zachrussellmusic.com/

Support The Marinade on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast

Listen to this episode here or on…

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000636985884

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6vbl9nrFyHlCgw2ofd8Tcs?si=799eeab3f3f4449d

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 146 | Jobi Riccio

Photo by: Monica Murray

Jobi Riccio hikes into The Marinade. Jobi is a singer and songwriter from Morrison, CO, whose debut album Whiplash on Yep Roc records has garnered praise from multi-Grammy award winning modern songwriting legend Jason Isbell.

Her Country author Marissa R. Moss in her Don’t Rock the Inbox newsletter said Riccio’s song “Sweet” is “A little bit classic country, a little bit nineties Sheryl Crow kiss-off, and that’s about as winning a combination as you can get.”

We caught up with Jobi via Zoom to talk about growing up in idyllic surroundings, commitment to craft, cultivating community, chronic dog boners (stay with us) and so much more. 

The song you are hearing in this episode is "For Me It's You" from Jobi Riccio's Whiplash.

Follow all things Jobi at: jobiriccio.com

Support The Marinade on Patreon: patreon.com/marinadepodcast

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 143 | Jenny Owen Youngs

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This is Episode 143 and our guest is Jenny Owen Youngs. Jenny is a singer, songwriter, author, and podcaster originally from New Jersey who now makes her home in Maine. She has written mega hits for the likes of Pitbull and Panic! At the Disco, but my introduction to her music was at Jack Rabbits, a small rock club in Jacksonville, FL, ten years ago. Jenny stood out on a stage that included heavyweight songwriters Chuck Ragan and Rocky Votolato. Her songs have been featured in the likes of Bojack Horseman, Grey’s Anatomy, and Weeds. Her Buffy the Vampire Slayer podcast Buffering has spawned its own subculture.

It has been over a decade since Jenny’s last full length solo record but the wait is over this September. Her gorgeous collection of songs “Avalanche” is out on September 22, 2023. It is a stunning album that showcases all of what makes Jenny Owen Youngs a special creative human.

Follow all things Jenny at: https://www.jennyowenyoungs.com/

Support The Marinade on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/marinadepodcast

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 141 | Willi Carlisle

Photo by: Mike Vanata

This is Episode 141 and our guest is Willi Carlisle. Willi is a poet, actor, singer, songwriter - a manic expressive of the highest order. His infectious brand of folk storytelling continues to find larger and larger audiences, a phenomenon that requires only a listen to one of his incredible records or the witness of two minutes of his live performance to comprehend. We caught up with Willi after his set at the inaugural AVLFest in Asheville, North Carolina. This was the last day of the outstanding festival. I have to say a huge thanks to Wicked Weed Brewing and Worthwhile Sounds who sponsored the festival and Victory Lap Media for inviting us to cover AVLFest. 

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Follow Willi at: https://www.willicarlisle.com/

Marinade Moments | JJ Grey and Mofro with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra | October 15, 2004

Jason tells the story of the beautiful and unlikely marriage of JJ Grey and Mofro with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 138 | Jesse Daniel Edwards

Photo by Christian Munoz

This is Episode 138 and our guest is Jesse Daniel Edwards. Jesse is a songwriter from California who now makes his home in Nashville. His latest record is called Violensia and it is, as you will hear in this episode, a wild ride. Edwards has lived an incredible life. He has gone from growing up without television or internet, to leaving home at 16, to tour managing for the likes of Jason Isbell, Lucinda Williams, and Morrissey(!) and making unique, fascinating records. This is a far-reaching conversation that dives into inspiration and process and helps make sense of life’s major decisions.

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Follow Jesse on his website: https://www.jessedanieledwards.net/

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 125 | David Newbould

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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 to record, y’all.

https://davidnewbould.com/ for all things David Newbould

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The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 117 | Garrett T. Capps

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 114 | Michael McDermott Returns

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 man himself.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 113 | Michaela Anne

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle the Lost Episode 50 | Peter Haroldson Interviews Jason Earle

The Marinade with Jason Earle

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.

The Marinade with Jason Earle Episode 108 | Izaak Opatz

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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.