Welp, I have some talented friends. My debut EP is on the way on the new year y’all.

Recorded 2 killer conversations for The Marinade (songwriter Brian Dunne and writer Jonathan Bernstein) & finished an episode of Life's Greatest Hits today. What a day! Gonna make this creative work a full time gig in the next couple years and I can't wait to share more stories!

Big workday at Marinade Studios. Two Marinade tapings plus then release of the next Life’s Greatest Hits.

Had a photo shoot for the record today and it was an absolute blast. Thank y’all for being along on this ride.

Fuck Spotify. I'd rather you listen to my shows anywhere else. But, I'm grateful you listen at all and these stats are pretty fun. Growth is hard to measure in podcasting. For an independent DIY outfit like Marinade Media I sometimes don't feel the earth move at all.

Finishing up my conversation with Seth Anderson today. It'll arrive in your podcast feed just in time for that Christmas Eve distraction.

Jesus H. The governor of my state is such a whiny ittle baby boy. www.orlandoweekly.com/news/florida...

Trevor Lawrence should be an MVP candidate. Maybe even the front runner.

Big Marinade workdays today and tomorrow. Can’t wait to get these conversations out to y’all!

I have been quietly screaming this since the last presidential election and everyone calls me alarmist. Immigration was a portal to stripping rights from all people of color. www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...

Infuriating that the Jaguars are not on cable in Orlando today.

Bucket update: Lord of his domain.

The White House claims the vote to rename the Kennedy Center was “unanimous.” That is false. I was muted on the call and denied the opportunity to speak or register my opposition. That is not consensus. That is censorship.

This is my annual reminder that the teachers in your life love holiday gifts, and it’s the thought that counts, but that thought hits harder if you take time to know what they like. You couldn’t pay me to eat a candy cane. Today I acquired four of them.

Had a pretty infuriating morning so far, but I got back the first mix for my upcoming EP and that’s pretty fun.

Jury duty today. Among the prohibited items at the Orange County courthouse: rat tail combs.

I have to get better about filming my performances. Here’s a snippet of ‘My Love Speaks in Lyrics’ a friend caught at the Bynx Orlando open mic a few days ago.

1/7/26 - Be Original Open Mic Barley and Vine Orlando Original songs from original people

I typically wait until the end of December to publish my year-end lists, but I start putting them together while everyone else is publishing theirs. Today I was reflecting on the shows I had the pleasure of seeing. Damn, I saw some great performances.

Begging people to really think before you wear strong fragrances in public. It can ruin someone's day. Not just discomfort. Day ruined.

Go Magic!

Bucket update: Glad dad is home with minimal plans for the weekend.

New Marinade! Chris Otepka of Troubled Hubble is our guest! www.marinadepodcast.com/listen-to-the-marinade/2025/12/11/w6ihdk42lqbw07kqwa0cbqb3svu3qu

Guy at the open mic last night who was very complimentary of my set: ‘I wasn’t quite clear on the lyric, were you saying she was gonna melt your balls?’ Hey, man. Once it’s out there I don’t have control over what people glean from it.

Played a wild ass open mic tonight. My set was pretty par for my course but shew buddy I’ve never seen anything quite like that.

Mom’s been sending me photos for a project I’m working on. First one’s with my first dog in Albany, KY, circa 1985. Second photo’s at the Green River Reservoir in Adair County, KY, around the same time.

Next time your still Trump defending friend or relative says Trump's not racist and that they voted for him because of "the economy" or some nonsense, make 'em defend this absolute dog shit: www.usatoday.com/story/travel...

Jason's Journal from Day One of Orange Blossom Revue featuring the all mighty Drive-by Truckers is now live wherever you consume podcasts! What a weekend so far, y'all! www.marinadepodcast.com/listen-to-the-marinade/2025/12/6/orange-blossom-revue-2025-day-1-jasons-journal

Jenn Ross’s photos welcoming folks to OBR!

Year five at Orange Blossom Revue for The Marinade!

I think physical awareness is very important to the creative process. Knowledge and acceptance of your body is essential. And so difficult.

If you are headed to Orange Blossom Revue in Florida tomorrow, come say hi. Jenn Ross and I will be there. Ready to get immersed in that beautiful portal.

I get to see the Drive-by Truckers with some best buds tomorrow.

Pretty sure I just landed on a title and design concept for my record. Gonna run in by the Patreon patrons later this week.

Also, it's not too late to help make this thing a reality. Venmo and PayPal (at)The Marinade. Every little bit helps! If we can get $1 from everyone who interacts with me or the show we can press physical copies, make merch, and really do this thing!

Heading into the studio today! Send all the good vibes. Text me love if you have my number. DM me love if you don't. I'm excited but also a little anxious.

I’m gonna get a tree for the second year in a row and be all festive. Please send ornaments.

Bucket update: Equally exhausted from the holidays as his dad.

Bucket update: Somehow getting cuter?

‘What’s an anaconda? Is it like that song, ‘My anaconda don’t want..’ - One of my thankfully oblivious students just now

Some records I'm excited about today: @JamesGedda.bsky.social and the Big Breakfast - South of Mars @AmericanAquarium.bsky.social - Live at Red Rocks Laney Jones and the Spirits - S/T

Listening to a lot of Todd Snider and thinking about him which unlocked a song that I have at least in this moment.

I have three Marinade episodes in the can and they are all so good.

This conversation on @marinadepodcast.bsky.social was just as good as promised. Religious trauma, baseball (including Mariners!) talk and of course, great music. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

My conversation with Joelton Mayfield is live wherever you consume podcasts! This one dives into religious trauma in a way I don't think I have ever discussed publicly. www.marinadepodcast.com/listen-to-the-marinade/2025/11/17/joelton-mayfield-the-marinade-episode-202

Bucket update: overdosed on cute pills this weekend.

Why I started Be Original Open Mic. www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqnI...

"Anything I could do for a young troubador I would do," Todd Snider told me.

I've watched this video a dozen times over the years. Todd's face never ceases to make me believe that there is something on the next level of existence. Sail on, sir. youtu.be/5QdWpab_kFg?...

Bucket update: Still obsessed with each other.