Curious Goldfish with Jason English: A Conversation with Gina VenierIn this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English chats with singer-songwriter Gina Venier. They discuss her journey from Midwest roots to Nashville, her love for baseball, and her memorable national anthem performance at Wrigley Field. Gina opens up about her American Idol experience, the challenges of being true to oneself, and her philosophy on learning and growth. The conversation highlights the importance of authenticity, curiosity, and community in both life and music. Stick around to hear Gina perform her emotional and personal song, 'Nora Jane.'00:00 Embracing Growth and Learning00:55 Introduction to Curious Goldfish Podcast01:38 Meet Gina Venier: A Musical Journey04:11 Gina's Love for Baseball05:46 Performing the National Anthem at Wrigley Field12:13 The Power of Connections19:46 Midwestern Roots and Family Values22:38 Navigating Identity and Faith27:40 Reflecting on American Idol Experience36:23 Reflecting on the American Idol Experience37:35 The Pressure to Exploit Personal Stories40:23 Navigating the Music Industry45:18 The Importance of Authentic Connections49:29 Curiosity and Growth in Life and Music52:51 The Power of Live Music and Personal Connections55:28 Closing Thoughts and Future Aspirations01:09:39 Performing 'Nora Jane' Live🎙️ Welcome to Curious Goldfish!Curious Goldfish is a podcast community where music and curiosity come together through meaningful conversations with the music makers of our world. It’s a music podcast about more than music, inspired by Ted Lasso. Hosted by Jason English, each episode dives into the stories, struggles, and inspirations behind some of the most captivating voices in Americana, rock, folk, country, and bluegrass.Whether it’s Grammy winners, rising stars, or undiscovered gems, we explore the creative journey, personal transformation, and the impact of place and purpose on art.📌 Subscribe & Join the Conversation!Hit the subscribe button and don't forget to tap the bell so you never miss an episode.🌐 Website: https://curiousgoldfish.com🪕Redstoolsessions Backyard Listening Room🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple/All Platforms:📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/curiousgoldfishpodcast📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/thecuriousgoldfish🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Curiosity_Fish📹 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@curiousgoldfishpodcast🌌 Bluesky: https://curiousgoldfishpod.bsky.social💬 Drop a comment below – who would you love to see featured next?📬 Stay curious – subscribe to our newsletter!Don’t miss exclusive artist insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and curated playlists. Sign up for Chords of Curiosity at https://curiousgoldfish.com!