The next Be Original Open Mic is on 3/4/26, y'all! Original music only. 15 minute sets. Come on out and Be Original! www.facebook.com/share/p/1DH2...

Got to see brother Jordan Foley open for good friend of The Marinade Cory Branan last night. What a night!

Doing some research for a Marinade conversation I’m having tomorrow. This guy has done so much cool stuff.

Went down memory lane today. I've been in a weird headspace for a couple of days. All is well, just processing and reflecting. Here's me in my mid to late 20s.

What's up, y'all! I'm looking to book some dates in Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida this June. I'm hitting the road on the 4th and plan to be gone until the end of the month. Willing to play pretty much anywhere- opening or headlining.

Just posted my set and some of that from asleepinplanes at the most recent Be Original Open Mic. Head over to Patreon to hear it! www.patreon.com/posts/be-ori...

Burned a day for the first time in a minute. Just read and napped with Bucket boy. Goooood medicine.

I don't remember what I was doing on Valentine's Day last year. 2024 I was in pure hell. Tonight I'm listening to Drive-by Truckers with Bucket and happier than I've been in a minute.

Had a dream I threw out the first pitch at a @jaxshrimp game and that has now made my bucket list.

Doing some nerdy reflection today. I own a physical copy of everything Jason Isbell other than the live from Scotland solo record. Just realized I don't own a copy of Go Go Boots by Drive-by Truckers. Still have a few of theirs to complete the greater DBT Universe catalog.

At least once a day I come across a statement on something viral that everyone is supposed to be in the know about, and it takes me ten minutes to determine what the post is referencing. This can’t be good for me or society at large.

Disgusting erasure from the fascists. Lean into each other, y’all. It’s gonna get worse and we need each other. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/u...

Adventures in teacher group chat: ‘I can’t believe I’m about to say this, but can someone with cleaning supplies come to my classroom? A student cracked a raw egg on his desk.’

My school is going around and checking to see if our maps say Gulf of Mexico. We are being told to replace or cover them.

Bucket update: Likes this freezing ass weather about as much as his daddy does.

Be Original Open Mic Wednesday 2/4/26 Barley and Vine Biergarten Orlando, FL 7:00 PM Hosted by Jason Earle

All these fascists bound to lose. Orlando showed up to protest the regime today. I feel grateful to have such a beautiful, diverse community here.

Bucket update: An adorable salve

Got a really fun weekend ahead of me. Making art with friends tonight. Teaching then ice skating tomorrow. Taking in punk rock Sunday. Community, y’all.

Andruw Jones just now getting in the Baseball Hall of Fame is wiiiillld. Ten gold gloves. Ten. Over 434 home runs!

Episode 206 with Justin Townes Earle biographer @jonbern.bsky.social is now available wherever you consume podcasts! www.marinadepodcast.com/listen-to-the-marinade/2026/1/19/jonathan-bernstein-the-marinade-episode-206

Gather 3 indie music experts and they talk about ice makers on fridges, Taylor Swift, and bar coffee? WTH? Dive Bar Music Club debuts, ft "Regulars" Rachel Cholst, Charles Hale, and Sloane Spencer. youtube.com/playlist?lis...

I can't wait to get these songs I've recorded out to y'all. Thank you to each of you for being along for the ride.

Musician friends, My debut EP is recorded! Mixing and mastering to come. I want to have physical copies made. Anyone have a company they recommend for all manner of physical media? In a perfect world I'd raise enough money to get CDs, vinyl, and cassettes.

Episode 206 with Justin Townes Earle biographer @jonbern.bsky.social is now available wherever you consume podcasts! www.marinadepodcast.com/listen-to-the-marinade/2026/1/19/jonathan-bernstein-the-marinade-episode-206

Recording for Jason Earle's debut EP is complete!

Back at it.

‘I’m Surprised You Chose To Leave’ from Friday’s Songwriters Rising at Bynx in Orlando.

Just wrote a song. Creative spigot is open .

It was an honor to play for the Orange County Progressive Caucus last night. Don’t give in, y’all.

Last night I played a show for the local progressive caucus. The room was packed. Several people - young folks - in that space are running for office. The scene gave me a lot of hope. Don’t give in, y’all.

What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome: The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle by Jonathan Bernstein is now available wherever you purchase books! Stay tuned for my conversation with the author later this week!

Adventures in teacher group chat: ‘It has been reported that there is fecal matter on the floor in the second floor bathroom.’ Good morning everyone.

This Friday, 1/16, I have the great honor of guest hosting and playing the wonderful Songwriters Rising at Bynx in downtown Orlando! Grab a ticket. Grab a friend. It’s gonna be a great night!

This Friday, 1/16, I have the great honor of guest hosting and playing the wonderful Songwriters Rising at Bynx in downtown Orlando! Grab a ticket. Grab a friend. It’s gonna be a great night!

Duval bound tomorrow. Would love to see some folks.

January’s Be Orignal Open Mic exemplified the spirit of the event. Can’t wait for next month! Mark your calendar for 2/4/26.

Shy of a decade ago, I was terrified by the sound of my guitar coming through an amplifier. Now I'm gearing up for my second of three gigs in a week's time.

I find a lot of joy in my various jobs. Sure wish I could make a good living from one of them.

Tomorrow! 1/7! Be Original Open Mic Original tunes 15 minute slots Barley and Vine in Orlando

New Marinade comes at you tomorrow! Make sure you are subscribed on your podcast app so you don't miss a thing!

A few more from my shoot with Ashley Carey earlier this week. If you want to help me make a record, Venmo or PayPal (at)TheMarinade. I’m grateful to be on this journey and for the talented friends I have in my corner.

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.