The Marinade with Jason Earle

Sophie Sputnik (Waltzer) plunges into The Marinade! Waltzer's wonderful record Time Traveler came out earlier this year. Sophie and her collaborators have also been busy with their variety show Waltzer TV. This conversation was serious at times, silly at others, and fun at every point in between.

You can find all things Waltzer at waltzermusic.com.

Todd Snider wanders into The Marinade! Todd is a legendary singer and songwriter based in Nashville whose record First Agnostic Church of Hope and Wonder is an instant classic. Todd was on the short list of dream guests when we started The Marinade so this is a huge thrill. We talk about dealing with mortality, trying to describe the sounds in our head, learning from legends, and so much more.

Cha Wa sashays into The Marinade! Cha Wa is a band from New Orleans whose music celebrates Mardi Gras Indian culture while fusing jazz, funk, rock, blues, soul - all of the good stuff.

Their latest record is called My People. You can find all things Cha Wa at chawaband.com.

Corey Ryan Forrester suplexes Jason into The Marinade! Corey is a comedian, author, political commentator, and all around fascinating guy.

Follow Corey at supportyaboys.com and wellredcomedy.com. Also, spend some time with his Twitter and Instagram feeds.

Will Johnson wafts into The Marinade! Will is a singer, songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and painter from Texas. His band Centro-matic began in the late nineties and went on to influence countless other bands. His work with South San Gabriel bridged the gap between Centro-matic and Johnson's excellent solo records, including his most recent albums Wire Mountain and El Capitan. Will is also in the studio working on the second LP from his project Marie/Lepanto with Justin Peter Kinkel-Schuster of Marinade favorite Water Liars.

You can find all things Will at will-johnson.com.

The Kernal swirls into The Marinade! The Kernal is a singer and songwriter like no other. He takes a classic country sound, throws it in the spin cycle, and hangs it up wet. We talk about growing up backstage at the Opry, finding creative inspiration in fast food, and much more!

You can find all things The Kernal at thekernalmusic.com.

Jim Keller bops his way into The Marinade! Keller has lived a fascinating creative life. As a member of the 80s band Tommy Tutone he co-wrote the #1 hit "867-5309/Jenny." Keller went on manage legendary composer Phillip Glass's career and publishing company all the while making his own gorgeous solo records.

We talk about the making of his new record, balancing creativity and business, and much more.

Kristina Murray climbs into The Marinade! Kristina is a singer and songwriter from Georgia who now makes her home in Nashville. Her most recent full length record Southern Ambrosia is a brilliant collection of songs.

You can find all things Kristina Murray at kristinamurray.net.

Northcote shivers into The Marinade! Northcote is the nom de plume of Matt Goud, a Canadian singer songwriter whose most recent record Let Me Roar is a gorgeous, personal album about faith, family, recovery, perseverance, and more.

This was a thoughtful conversation that touched on spirituality, addiction, recovery, creativity, and so much more.

You can find all things Northcote at northcotemusic.com.

Will Kimbrough springs into The Marinade! Will is a singer and songwriter who has lived an incredible, inspiring creative life. His impressive resume includes his own excellent solo records including 2020's Spring Break, opening for REM, working with Jimmy Buffett, producing Todd Snider, and so much more.

willkimbrough.com for all things Will Kimbrough.

The song in this episode is "The Late Great John Prine Blues" from Spring Break, provided courtesy of the artist.