Jonathan's guest this week is up and coming phenom Daniel Donato. Daniel has been gigging since he was a young man busking on Broadway in Nashville, putting in the hours playing night after night at famed honky tonk Robert's. Listen to Daniel and Jonathan chat about country, the Grateful Dead, funk, and how he blends it all into a special brew he calls "Cosmic Country."

Jonathan is joined by Karina Rykman this week! Karina talks about coming up in the NYC music scene, making her latest album with Trey Anastasio, her favorite bass players, and so much more!

Jonathan is joined by the legendary John McEuen this week! John talks about the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, touring with Johnny Cash, the role he played in making Phish's Big Cypress festival happen, and so much more!

The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening, and see you next time.

This week Jonathan talks with Devon Allman and Duane Betts, of the Allman Betts Band and many other bands, both solo and together. They talk about their music, the legacy of the Allmans, and much more.

The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening, and see you next time.

This week, Jonathan speaks with Jacob Ullman. Jacob, a Senior VP at FOX Sports, has been instrumental in bringing his love for jam bands, especially the Grateful Dead and Phish, into sports broadcasts. A longtime Deadhead who attended over 100 shows before Jerry Garcia's passing, Ullman, along with like-minded colleagues, has worked to seamlessly mix jam band music into NFL, MLB, and NASCAR events. His approach has created a distinct blend of sports and music on FOX, adding a cool, eclectic vibe to their broadcasts.

The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening, and see you next time.

This week, Jonathan speaks with the legendary Jorma Kaukonen. Jorma is known for his guitar playing with the Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. He talks about his upbringing, longevity in music, and his relationship with Jack Cassady.

The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening, and see you next time.

This week, Jonathan chats with the amazing Maggie Rose. Maggie is a firecracker with amazing talent, currently on tour in support of her new album No One Gets Out Alive. She's also a podcaster in her own right, as host of the Salute The Songbird podcast on the Osiris Network.

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The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening, and see you next time.

Welcome to season two! In the first episode, Jonathan sits down with Goose’s Rick Mitarotonda and manager Ben Baruch. They discuss Goose's trajectory, evolving approach to music and touring, and more.

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The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening, and see you next time.

This week, Jonathan sits down with Lonnie Jordan, founding member of War. Lonnie has been a vocalist and played guitar, piano, synthesizer, and percussion. He and Jonathan discuss War and its impact on soul, R&B, funk, and more.

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The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening, and see you next time.

This week Jonathan is joined by Marc and Aron of The Disco Biscuits. They talk with Jonathan about the origins of the band and the unique sound, Camp Bisco and the legacy of the band, and the new album and trajectory.

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The Jam is hosted and produced by Jonathan Shank. Produced by Matt Dwyer and RJ Bee of Osiris Media. Audio Production by Matt Dwyer. Recorded at Sony in Los Angeles. Music by Amar Sastry. Thanks for listening, and see you next time.