I'm a big fan of Isbell the musician / songwriter and, ever increasingly, the man. I wound up appreciating Maya as much as Jason. Wonderful questions and context. Thanks
This is my first exposure to this podcast; I came for the Isbell. Maya, you are a great interviewer. All your questions are well thought out and probing in the exact right way. Highly intellectual and compelling.
I had so much respect for Jason before this. Now, the man is legend in my estimation. So well spoken and thoughtful responses, not just showing up and humoring Maya. We can now really understand his lyrics and their purposes. Great, insightful, hard questions that we all wanted to hear, and he answered honestly, respectfully, and with his usual brilliance. This artist literally puts his heart and soul into every album, no vapid filler songs like EVERY other musician. And, yes he is the artist the rest are musicians
Right? It’s so much easier said then done. Rlly gotta try to break from that way of thinking and it takes work. “Don’t try” - Bukowski. I tend to find about 30 mins after waking up around 5:30AM is the best time for my creativity to flow.
I’m a linguist by degree, vocation and avocation. And I latch onto some voices cuz, phonics, round vowels and tambour. James Baldwin, Muhammad Ali, Jason Isbell and a raft of Creole/Cajun musicians. It’s fascinating.
As a recovering Baptist, I can attest to the cult-like nature of growing up in that environment. Catholics ain't got nothin' on the Baptists in the guilt department.
I came here for Isbell. And ended signing up for Maya's podcast. Amazing interviewing.
I'm a big fan of Isbell the musician / songwriter and, ever increasingly, the man.
I wound up appreciating Maya as much as Jason. Wonderful questions and context. Thanks
This is my first exposure to this podcast; I came for the Isbell. Maya, you are a great interviewer. All your questions are well thought out and probing in the exact right way. Highly intellectual and compelling.
I had so much respect for Jason before this. Now, the man is legend in my estimation. So well spoken and thoughtful responses, not just showing up and humoring Maya. We can now really understand his lyrics and their purposes. Great, insightful, hard questions that we all wanted to hear, and he answered honestly, respectfully, and with his usual brilliance. This artist literally puts his heart and soul into every album, no vapid filler songs like EVERY other musician. And, yes he is the artist the rest are musicians
Wow.... it is so great to hear an interview that actually has depth and substance. Just absolutely fantastic discussion here!
"Turning off the critic in your brain and being creative...." advice many of us need to hear! Thank you for sharing the stories, Jason!
Right? It’s so much easier said then done. Rlly gotta try to break from that way of thinking and it takes work. “Don’t try” - Bukowski. I tend to find about 30 mins after waking up around 5:30AM is the best time for my creativity to flow.
I’m a linguist by degree, vocation and avocation. And I latch onto some voices cuz, phonics, round vowels and tambour. James Baldwin, Muhammad Ali, Jason Isbell and a raft of Creole/Cajun musicians. It’s fascinating.
Great interview. I'm a pretty big fan of his and he revealed some things I'd never heard him discuss before.
Loved this interview!! Big Jason fan!! Great questions Maya!! ❤❤
Dots connected....great interview 🤔
Great interview. Thank you Maya and Jason.
Wonderful interview. Very well done. You have a new subscriber.
Outstanding interview
Absolutely fascinating
Tremendous!
As a recovering Baptist, I can attest to the cult-like nature of growing up in that environment. Catholics ain't got nothin' on the Baptists in the guilt department.
Any relation to Nora Jones? You are as beautiful as she is, with mega talent also. Just wondering.
Nora Jones is Ravi Shankar's daughter, so maybe