Chris Margolin is a singer, songwriter, educator, father, and husband from the Pacific Northwest. The man is an inspiration. Middle school teacher by day, rock n’ roller by night- Chris has been educating the youth of America for over twenty years and moving crowds by night for thirty.

Despite a demanding day job, and the responsibilities of having a family, he maintains a prolific recording schedule that includes his latest wonderful offering David St., which finds Margolin and his band the Contraband collaborating to touch on country, grunge, 90s pop, and so much more goodness! 

This was a long time in the making. Chris and I had not met until this moment but it feels we have known each other for years as we have long interacted on Twitter. It was one of those episodes that felt like hangs with an old friend and it is my pleasure to bring you, my conversation with Chris Margolin.

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Luke Pelletier is a singer, songwriter, visual artist, and record label owner based in Los Angeles. His new album American Cheese will be released on August 1, 2025. This record is a wild ride. It leads off with the story of Luke running afoul of the law before his bipolar diagnosis and then careens into fascinating tale after fascinating tale.

As you will hear in this episode, the bipolar is now being treated and Luke is making really cool art across multiple mediums.

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Jason tells the tale of seeing Cross Canadian Ragweed and Shooter Jennings at The Freebird Live in Jacksonville Beach, FL, on February 23, 2005.

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YouTube- https://youtu.be/x63thGPKj4Q?si=HuOtUi50qKQSzdAg

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Guetts and Sma from the band Crumbsnatchers are our guests for Episode 194. Crumbsnatchers hails from Nashville, Tennessee, and boasts a singular sound and a live show that compels devotion. Guetts, the frontman and principal songwriter, has lived a fascinating life whose experiences translate to records that remind of your favorite bands while defying comparison.

We were supposed to catch up with Crumbsnatchers during Bonnaroo 2025, but the weather and the powers that be had other designs. Bonnaroo was cancelled after a magical day and a half during which I had the pleasure of seeing the band twice in a twenty-four hour period.

Thankfully, our paths were destined to connect just a couple days later in Nashville. Guetts invited me over to his house outside Music City and we had a blast talking about the origins of the band, the importance of Bonnaroo to their development, impromptu parties at a certain campground’s pool, and so much more!

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Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/7CDhxn0EeBA2U1bQTaRV6w?si=240ea85ad28b4ac1

YouTube- https://youtu.be/pxKDAaEenso?si=QWWS9kafCoA5Mc5z

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000716351432

Emily Scott Robinson is our guest for Episode 193 of The Marinade! NPR has said of her, “With her pure, bracing vocal set against an achingly somber piano, Emily Scott Robinson doesn't marinate in misery so much as summon the strength to venture up to a precipice and stand at "the edge of something wild.”

Yep! That’s Emily. She’s a skilled songwriter who is dedicated to her craft, a powerhouse singer, and a really fun conversation partner! I have wanted to make this conversation happen for years and am so grateful for the opportunity. We caught up via Zoom recently- her from her home in Colorado and me from a hotel room in Chattanooga, Tennessee, during my third annual Grounded Summer Tour. Check out this podcast feed for more on that.

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Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000715577961

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AC5HIWO5YL4xJgWpj8Z6t?si=687e02513362458d

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S.G. Goodman is a singer and songwriter from Hickman, KY, who now makes her home in Murray, KY. Her outstanding third album Planting By The Signs is available everywhere now. Goodman’s music has been a constant in my life since her debut solo record Old Time Feeling dropped in 2020. She is a storyteller with few peers who blends soul, country, indie rock, blues- all the things, to create her signature sound. 

I have been wanting to have S.G. on the show for five years and it has now become a reality. We caught up via Zoom while I was staying at the KOA campground in Nashville, TN, during my Grounded Summer tour where I covered Bonnaroo and spent some time throughout the South. If you are interested in hearing more stories from that experience, check out our podcast feed and marinadepodcast.com. Y’all, this was such an honor. This was even cooler than I could have imagined and I am so grateful to bring you my conversation with S.G. Goodman. 

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Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000714363651

Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WEukpivJq5Xbw5x2abz3o?si=10a553f5e27d4402

YouTube- https://youtu.be/O-CavUauNyo?si=8U_9WP20T-ZZUlEg

We are checking in from Bonnaroo 2025! This is our third year covering the legendary festival. Secret Sets! Festival Family! Rain! Check out our day one recap and stay tuned for more updates from the weekend.

We are checking in from Bonnaroo 2025! This is our third year covering the legendary festival, which is off to another great start. Crowdsurfing! Bread throwing! Twitch streaming! New friends! Check out our day one recap and stay tuned for more updates from the weekend.

The Marinade's third annual Grounded Summer Tour rolls on! I am on a road trip from Orlando, FL, to Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN, and beyond. The goal of these trips is to unwind, meet cool people, take in some great art, and reflect on life. On this episode I tell tales from going home to visit my family, embarking on an Allman Brothers pilgrimage, and spending some time not watching the clock.

Stay tuned to The Marinade on the all of the socials so you don't miss any of the action. 

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The Marinade's third annual Grounded Summer Tour rolls on! I am on a road trip from Orlando, FL, to Bonnaroo in Manchester, TN, and beyond. The goal of these trips is to unwind, meet cool people, take in some great art, and reflect on life. On this episode I tell tales from going home to visit my family, embarking on an Allman Brothers pilgrimage, and spending some time not watching the clock.

Stay tuned to The Marinade on the all of the socials so you don't miss any of the action. 

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Spotify-https://open.spotify.com/episode/1rlUOrYynWOwVYWOSQ9Mkl?si=ea28d6ade1d94952

YouTube- https://youtu.be/CDCekIWD87c?si=LEOiyOWl8WpELuk

Apple Podcasts- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-marinade-with-jason-earle/id1281080492?i=1000711950277