Ram It, Jam It Ben Flanagan

This episode features Caleb Johnson, Alabama native and author of “Treeborne.” Johnson talks about writing his debut novel, growing up in rural Alabama, grinding through the writing process and leaving his home state. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD

This episode features Daryl Hall, singer and musician in the famed pop group Daryl Hall & John Oates. He talks about his interest in southern music, his early days in Philadelphia, the importance of the distinction between the individual artists Daryl Hall and John Oates and what fans can expect from their live shows now. … Continue reading #42: Daryl Hall

This episode features Kim Thayil, lead guitarist and co-founder of Soundgarden. He talks about the band making their first trip to Alabama this weekend, their other experience in the South, the “Ultramega OK” reissue, how he found the right guitar, their Sub Pop Records origins and much more. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD

This episode features Andre Holland, the Alabama-born actor co-starring in Oscar frontrunner “Moonlight.” Holland talks about Barry Jenkins’ critically acclaimed film, as well as his Alabama roots, the advantage growing up in the South might give him in Hollywood and his inclination to work with A-list directors like Ava DuVernay, Spike Lee and Steven Soderbergh. … Continue reading #40: Andre Holland

This episode features Bray Wyatt, WWE superstar and professional wrestler. Wyatt talks about about his recent bout of injuries that kept him out of action, his stint as a football player at Troy University, his relationship with Vince McMahon and his growing legacy he hopes will land him in the WWE Hall of Fame. CLICK … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #39: Bray Wyatt

This episode features Dierks Bentley, the Nashville-based country superstar. Bentley talks about his love of the South and why he knows he better bring something “a little extra” tonight, his moves from Phoenix to Vermont to Nashville prior to his success and how he changed as a songwriter after having three kids with his wife, … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #38: Dierks Bentley