Got to drive an ‘05 F-150 tonight. I had an ‘01 for a while. Miss the hell out of that truck.

New Marinade comes at you tomorrow! I was shooting for today but had to take care of some things and I’m glad I did. This one is well worth the wait, y’all.

Nine years of The Marinade! We are just days away from the nine year anniversary of Episode 1 featuring BJ Barham. What are your favorite Marinade episodes?

Another incredible Be Original Open Mic is in the books!

Physical Media Collector Pumped For Downfall Of Humanity https://theonion.com/physical-media-collector-pumped-for-downfall-of-humanity/

Amy Martin is the newest guest on The Marinade podcast! We talk about the beauty of progressive Southern grandmas, not giving up on love, processing grief, and so much more!

Y’all, I am so excited to announce a busy slate of shows this month! Each one contains a unique flavor and the promise of a different journey. Come get in your feels with me!

Learning some Tom Petty songs tonight. What's everyone's favorite Petty tune. I wanna work a few into my repertoire.

Getting back into cassettes has been a journey. I bought the coolest Springsteen boxed set today and the first tape just disintegrated immediately.

Today was fun. 11:00 AM gigs forever and ever. I'll play your farmer's market/brunch/birthday party every damn day at 11:00. Play music and make some coin before noon? I still got to hit the grocery store and have an outing with Bucket after the gig!

Got some fun shows upcoming! Y’all come plug into community. 8/30 - Clermont, FL 9/2 - Orlando, FL (Be Original Open Mic at Barley and Vine Orlando) 9/5 - Clermont, FL (One Utopia) 9/10 - Orlando, FL (w/Corbin Bume and Good Psychedelics at Stardust Coffee)

Played a really fun gig at 11:00 AM today, which led to booking a residency at that spot. Pretty sweet Sunday.

Had the most incredible conversation with songwriter Amy Martin today. Go listen to her latest record Bones, y'all.

Picked up a bottle of decent wine from my local Italian deli, and buddy I forgot how satisfying a decent bottle of Italian wine can be.

I am so grateful for Bucket's vet. He's fine, and I probably overreacted, but they got him right in and put my mind at ease. Shoutout to the good folks at Animal Medical Clinic in Orlando.

Dolly felt invincible and her passing leaves a huge void in the culture. Let’s fill it with love.

Dolly felt invincible. I don’t know what else to say. She leaves a cultural void. Be good to each other, y’all.

Got a couple of day job interviews lined up. It's been bone dry in that regard for a while now. Send all the good vibes.

Wrote a song to take on a difficult issue just now. I think it has legs.

New Episode! Colin Halliburton Returns! I’m a huge fan of The Roseline and Colin the human. This one felt like chopping it up with an old friend.

Finishing my conversation with Colin Halliburton right now and I was struck by how much better I am at all of this than I was nine years ago. It's still a lot of work to produce The Marinade, but so much of it is more streamlined. We've come a long way, baby!

Had myself a good weekend. Supported some friends making music Friday. Got some rest Saturday. Worked on The Marinade Sunday. Had quality time with Bucket throughout.

What's everyone's favorite Raymond Carver book?

My conversation with Colin Halliburton of The Roseline comes at you tomorrow!

Got out of my routine so I hit chest and shoulders yesterday, which ain't normal. Feels a little weird having a sore chest on a Saturday.

New Substack/Patreon! Marinade Moments | I saw The Killers, The Avett Brothers, Drive-by Truckers, The Felice Brothers, Lucero, and so many more at a weird doomed festival fifteen years ago. Patreon: www.patreon.com/marinadepodc... Substack: marinadepodcast.substack.com/p/marinade-m...

Marinade Moments | Orlando Calling 2011

Welcome to Marinade Moments, where I tell stories from a life well attended.

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Today was a good one. My body made me sleep, then I got to celebrate cool stuff with good friends.

Can’t remember the last time I slept this late. It’s disorienting.

Giving some new releases a careful listen. Up first, the great @RayWylie.bsky.social. Ray Wylie is one of our great storytellers and he is on top of his game with this one! tidal.com/album/522498...

Ray Wylie Hubbard - Reel 2 Reel 4 Real

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Be Original Open Mic earned a third place honor in Orlando Weekly’s 2026 Best Of! I’m so proud of what we’ve built, y’all.