Don't Stifle Me Podcast with Jacob Stiefel

Davis Nix, a singer-songwriter from Montgomery, AL, stops by to chat with Jacob. They talk New Year's Eve gigs, almost drowning in the ocean, and who knows what else. Then Jacob, Davis and his guitar player TearDrop all play a song of Davis's at the end. Stick around and enjoy!

Visual artist Johnathan Lewis stopped by, kicked off his shoes and talked art, music, and even asked Jacob some questions about his life. Check out his artwork at johnathanlewispaints.com. Enjoy the conversation!

Eleot and Chris of the duo VOLK stop by and chat with Jacob about living and playing music in Berlin, Germany, moving to Nashville, the most embarassing shows they've played, and maybe even a few jokes along the way. After the talk they play one of their songs, "Hat & Boots". So stick around and enjoy!

Backline Tech and Multi-Instrumentalist for Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Price, stops by to chat with Jacob about working with Old Crow, running sound and production at different venues in Nashville, and much more. Robert picks the mandolin a little for you at the end so stick around. Enjoy!

Evan Bartels is a touring Americana artist/singer/songwriter from Nebraska. Evan stopped by the studio to chat with Jacob while passing through Nashville on an acoustic tour. They talk touring, losing weight, family, coffee, and much more. THEN Evan sings a song at the end, so stick around. Enjoy!

Chris Wilson, of Chris Wilson and the Heresy, and Sean Doone of No Oil Paintings stop by to hang with Jacob. They chat about music, Ireland, tales of touring and much more, followed by some guitaring and banjoing. Stick around and enjoy!

The incomparable Jen Friend stops by to chat with Jacob. Jen is a session singer, sings at some of the bars in downtown Nashville, and also tours singing backup for the artist Tiffany. Jen and Jacob discuss her early singing career like making friends with Charlie Daniels, to singing in Nashville. They also discuss her experience of being robbed at gunpoint, and cover some handy hair tips for folks with frizzy locks. Then Jen sings an original tune at the end of the talk. Enjoy!

Kyle Everson currently tours with Martina McBride playing steel guitar. On this episode he stops by to chat with Jacob about music, touring, and maybe tell a bad joke or two. Then at the end of the talk they do some acoustic guitar pickin'. Enjoy!

Scott Campbell is a phenomenal commercial visual artist based in the greater Muscle Shoals, AL, area. Scott and Jacob sit down and chat about art, life, Nashville, Muscle Shoals, and much more. Enjoy!

Jenny Weaver of the group The Battlefield, out of Los Angeles, stops by to chat with Jacob. They talk Ukeleles, "Musical-Type Theatre", Exercise, Travel, and much more. Maybe even a couple jokes thrown in for good measure. At the end, Jenny plays some Ukelele while Jacob follows along on the harmonica. Enjoy!