The Marinade, a free-flowing conversation about the creative process with creative people. Each episode we welcome musicians, actors, comedians, authors, visual artists, filmmakers- anyone who creates art to talk about how and why we make stuff.

This is a bonus episode, and our guests are Rusty Ingley and Reid Hardman. Rusty and Reid are the brain trust behind what is probably my favorite festival anywhere- Orange Blossom Revue in Lake Wales, FL. Jenn Ross and I have covered it for five years in a row and counting. Each year reveals something new- new connections, new sounds, new feelings.

At the core of those experiences are Rusty Ingley and Reid Hardman, two men who share a passion for community and great music. This chat was such a pleasure, y'all.

https://www.orangeblossomrevue.com/

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Jonathan Bernstein is a senior research editor and writer at Rolling Stone. He has written for Oxford American, The Guardian, GQ, and the Village Voice. His book What Do You Do When You're Lonesome - The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle is available now wherever you purchase books. Y'all, this conversation is at the intersection of so many of my interests- music, music journalism, books, mental health- just all the things.

This book is for anyone who is a fan of Justin's music or just real, human stories about complicated people. Everyone, it is my honor to bring you, my conversation with Jonathan Bernstein.

Meghan is a singer and songwriter based in Nashville whose mesmerizing vocals and masterful storytelling have kept me captivated since before our first conversation nearly eight years ago.

Her latest record Latecomer came out in September of 2025 and it is one of my favorites of the year. I have had the pleasure of getting to know Meghan as a friend over the years. This is a huge honor and I am so excited to bring you, for the second time, my conversation with Meghan Hayes.

https://meghanhayes.com/ for all things Meghan Hayes.

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