Working on my conversation with Joelton Mayfield today. Lots of religion talk. Shoo buddy, I did not hold my tongue.

Bucket update: Are you kidding me?

The first Be Original Open Mic is in the books! 12 songwriters. All original music. A live painting. Huge fun! Mark your calendar for the next one on 12/3/25!

The new Mountain Goats record is gorgeous. Didn't see it coming like this.

Albums I’m excited about today: James Steinle - Heat of the Morning Paul Kelly - Seventy RIX (Luther and Jano Rix) - Legacy Vol. 1

One of my students keeps calling Henry Ford Tom Ford and I can’t explain why but it cracks me up.

The first Be Original Open Mic is in the books! 12 songwriters. All original music. A live painting. Huge fun! Mark your calendar for the next one on 12/3/25!

Be Original Open Mic Date: 11/5/25 Time: 7:00 Where: Barley and Vine Biergarten

Welcome to my new podcast, Congressperson!

"What do you think government should do about it?" is a good way to get at the heart of the whole thing.

Had a real good day.

There are so many flavors of Nazis these days. It's wild. Let 'em eat each other up.

Bucket update: It’s getting chilly and Mr. Handsome Bones needs a sweater. Please send inspiration. Dad has never bought a dog a sweater.

Got no agenda today. First time in a few weeks with such a luxury. Itching to play some guitar and read.

I just finished this book. It's outstanding. Check out my review over on The Marinade's website. www.marinadepodcast.com/magazine/202...

Do I know anyone in New Orleans these days?

Anxiety is such an ass hole. Everything can be going just great and that mother fucker just has to pop in and complicate things.

We just passed 200 feature episodes earlier this month. All told (Jason's Journals, Marinade Moments, etc.) we have 252 and counting!

I need to get out of town the week of Thanksgiving. Gonna be in my hometown for the holiday, but who wants me until then? Preferably somewhere I can drive to and bring Bucket with me.

Took a personal day from work to regroup after a whirlwind few weeks. Hoping to get Episode 201 of The Marinade out to y'all today! Should be tomorrow at the latest.

Wanna help me make a record? Of course you do!

Wanna help me make a record? Of course you do!

I’m making a record! What has your experience with crowd funding been like? Do you have a preferred method? I’m curious what folks think from both a making and a supporting perspective.

Jason Earle debut EP pre-production meeting in the books!

Got some releases I'm excited about today. First up: Right Where I Belong by Hannah Stokes open.spotify.com/album/09UJF1...

I’m pretty sure this underwear in the laundry room lost and found is mine…

Reflecting on another incredible weekend. Community is sustaining me right now. Keep leaning in, y'all. I'm fired up and making moves with my music. Consider this an announcement of an announcement of an announcement about some exciting developments on that front.

New Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is gorgeous. I was skeptical about tearing down an institution but this is dope.

Kept the party going this weekend by jumping up and playing a few at Harp's in Jax last night. Thank you again and again to Adam Cotton for providing space for me to play my songs. youtu.be/eWfLS7e7Vl0

Taking a day to have no agenda and it feels damn good.

Last night was special. I am overflowing with gratitude for the opportunities I’ve had in the last few months.

Congrats to @marinadepodcast.bsky.social on its 200th episode!! Make sure to check them out for interesting perspectives on great music!

Boys trip

Duval! Tonight! 10/16/25! I’m coming to play my songs with some wonderful folks. Doors at 6:30. Music starts at 7:30.

Episode 200 is live! 200, y'all! Thank you sooooo much for listening over the years. This one has a little something for everyone (especially my fellow @drivebytruckers obsessives.) Evan Barber is my guest. Get down on it, y'all! www.marinadepodcast.com/listen-to-th...

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It looks like I am not going to make it to Nashville for Isbell this weekend. The universe is conspiring against me on that front. Is anyone interested in two tickets for Friday at the Ryman? They are real good seats and I'd like to make my money back if possible.

Marc Maron fans, I got you. Similar worldview. Less cat talk. Spend those hours with The Marinade.

"For me a song is a concise picture of the story. I subscribe to the Petty model." -Evan Barber on the forthcoming episode 200 of The Marinade.

Not sure how your evening is going but mine's better now that I know this exists. youtu.be/yBPKdl_YeqE?...

RIP Tony Fitzpatrick. Look up all of his work. The visual art. The acting. Huge loss today.

Damn near perfect day officiating the marriage of two of my favorite people.

Nashville! I'll be in town for one night and one night only: Saturday 11/18. Headed to the Ryman for Isbell's annual residency. Not sure where I'm staying yet but would love to see some folks.

Back in the habit of treating my phone like a landline. I can't overstate how much doing so lowers my anxiety.

Episode 200(!) of The Marinade with Evan Barber hits your podcast feed on Monday, 10/13/25. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for listening!

Bucket update: Still precious. Hates only fascists.

Duuuuuvvvaaaallllll!!!!

Did I read today? ✅ Did I write today? ✅ Did I get some exercise today? ✅ There's a pretty simple formula for maintaining my mental health and I am sticking to it.

Got a lot done this weekend. Didn’t drink. Got to bed early. Ate well. Took naps. Really need to schedule at least one weekend a month like this.

Bucket and I had a good time at our neighborhood market in The Milk District, Orlando, today. Community is all around us. Keep seeking and connecting with each other, y’all. Buy local. Pay cash.