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The Working Songwriter

Joe Pug hosts a monthly conversation with one of today's best songwriters.

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Drew Holcomb

Drew Holcomb

The troubadour from Nashville by way of Memphis talks touring regionally to build a following, branching out and startin... Read more

30 Oct 2019

54mins

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Gregory Alan Isakov

Gregory Alan Isakov

The Colorado wordsmith remembers stuffing the cardboard sleeves of his first demo himself, putting off school on a lark ... Read more

4 Apr 2018

52mins

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Steve Earle

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The hardcore troubadour talks about his early days in Nashville as a staff writer, empathy as the essential goal of the ... Read more

27 Oct 2017

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Hayes Carll

Hayes Carll

The laid-back writer of modern country gems such "Beaumont", "Chances Are" and, of course, "She Left Me For Jesus" joins... Read more

30 Sep 2016

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Elizabeth Cook

Elizabeth Cook

This native of Wildwood Florida is known for her critically acclaimed albums, her XM radio show, and her frequent appear... Read more

29 Nov 2019

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John Moreland

John Moreland

The Tulsa troubadour describes his transition from hardcore music to folk, how to put on a compelling live show solo, an... Read more

31 Aug 2018

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Todd Snider

Todd Snider

The quintessential 21st century working songwriter joins our show.  Todd has made his home in East Nashville for the las... Read more

27 Mar 2020

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Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter

The troubadour from Idaho discusses getting his break in Ireland, early years of van touring in the States, and writing ... Read more

29 Sep 2017

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Joe Pug

Joe Pug

Tim Showalter of Strand of Oaks flips the tables on Joe Pug and interviews him about his new album “The Flood In Color”.... Read more

19 Jul 2019

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The Milk Carton Kids

The Milk Carton Kids

The harmony duo from California, Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale, discuss writing songs for commercials to stay afloat ... Read more

30 Aug 2019

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Shakey Graves

Shakey Graves

Born and raised in Austin Texas, Alejandro Rose-Garcia is an internationally celebrated songwriter and performer.  He si... Read more

4 Aug 2017

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Noah Gundersen

Noah Gundersen

The Seattle-based songwriter talks about holding down dead-end jobs to continue playing music, the myth of the flighty a... Read more

31 Mar 2017

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Craig Finn

Craig Finn

The Hold Steady frontman talks about making a life-changing move in his late 20s, the legendary Minneapolis music scene,... Read more

29 Jan 2019

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Langhorne Slim

Langhorne Slim

The beloved troubadour from PA speaks his mind on managing personal expectations, embracing the fact that people might l... Read more

12 Jul 2019

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Ian Mackaye

Ian Mackaye

The founding member of Minor Threat, Fugazi, and Dischord records sits down to talk about the mild "writer's block" that... Read more

28 Sep 2018

1hr 17mins

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Mandolin Orange

Mandolin Orange

This lyric-driven Bluegrass outfit discusses the perils of booking their own shows, signing with Yep Roc, and the art of... Read more

24 Nov 2017

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Hiss Golden Messenger

Hiss Golden Messenger

MC Taylor is the songwriter behind this Durham-based outfit.  He talks about finding his writing voice over the course o... Read more

28 Jul 2018

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Chastity Brown

Chastity Brown

The renowned folk singer from Minneapolis, by way of Tennessee, discusses finding her voice, becoming a part of the cult... Read more

3 Jan 2020

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American Aquarium

American Aquarium

The force behind American Aquarium, BJ Barham, discusses growing up in Lucky Strike's company town, being accepted by th... Read more

25 Nov 2016

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The Killers

The Killers

Brandon Flowers discusses a meteoric rise to prominence in his early 20s, the feeling of responsibility that he's develo... Read more

26 Jan 2018

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