Ram It, Jam It

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 Advertisements

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

This episode features Bo Rinehart, guitarist for NEEDTOBREATHE. Rinehart talks about the challenges of a long and exhaustive tour, how the band was previously blinded by ambition and why he and his brother were both named after none other than legendary former Alabama football coach Paul “Bear” Bryant. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!!

This episode features Walton Goggins, the Alabama-born veteran actor starring in Quentin Tarantino’s new western “The Hateful Eight.” Best-known for playing the charismatic villain Boyd Crowder on the FX series “Justified,” Goggins talks about working with Tarantino, portraying southern characters the right way and doing what it takes to understand the characters he plays no … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #36: Walton Goggins

This episode features Matt Patton, bass player for Drive-By Truckers and The Dexateens. Patton talks about Truckers’ upcoming live album “It’s Great to Be Alive,” the differences between western and southern crowds, his favorite memories from Tuscaloosa and what he thinks of the latest boom in southern music. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN/DOWNLOAD!!!

This episode features Steve Johnson, drummer for Alabama Shakes. The Athens, Ala., band will play a pair of shows in their home state, including a gig at the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater on Aug. 20. The Jasper native Steve Johnson about returning to the Druid City, finishing a tour with friends like the Truckers and hanging with … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #34: Steve Johnson

This episode features Ben’s brother and Business Insider producer Graham Flanagan, as they look ahead to the return of Phish in Tuscaloosa after nearly 24 years since their last live show in town. We got into Phish while we were in high school back in the early 2000s, shortly before the band went on its … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #33: Phish in Tuscaloosa

This episode features interviews with Louisa Murray (vocalist and instrumentalist for The Bear) and Blaine Duncan, looking ahead to Tuscaloosa’s Summer Shindig III at the Bama Theatre. The event will feature these artists along with Looksy, Doc Dailey, Amy McCarley, The Parkers, Walter Parks and The Mulligan Bros. They talk about playing music in Alabama, … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #32: Summer Shindig III w/ Louisa Murray and Blaine Duncan

This episode features Paul Finebaum, Eli Gold, Tim Brando, Bruce Feldman, Chris Stewart and Ryan Fowler reflecting on the life, legacy and loss of legendary Alabama and Oakland Raiders quarterback Kenny Stabler, who died on July 9, 2015. The man talk about Stabler’s contributions on the football field and in the broadcasting booth. CLICK HERE … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #31: Remembering Kenny Stabler

This episode features Titus O’Neil, a World Wrestling Entertainment superstar and current co-holder of the Tag Team Championship belt. From Boynton Beach, Fla., the 6-foot-6-inch O’Neil is a former defensive lineman for the Florida Gators and remains a die-hard fan and ambassador of the athletic program. O’Neil talks about winning recently the tag team belts, … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #30: Titus O’Neil

This episode features John Fogerty, legendary founder and former frontman of Creedence Clearwater Revival. He talks about bringing his “1969″ tour to Alabama and the South, a place that still holds a special place deep in his heart. He also discusses creating the music that still connects so solidly with the region, and how the … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #29: John Fogerty

This episode features Ronnie Lee Gipson, bass player for Golden Monica and Thee Crown Imperials, and member of just about every other band you’ve heard of in Tuscaloosa or Birmingham. Gipson discusses growing up with a talented guitarist for a father, watching The Dexateens practice in his basement when he was a teenager and learning … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #28: Ronnie Lee Gipson

This episode features Chris Confessore, Alabama Symphony Orchestra principal pops conductor in Birmingham. Confessore discusses the ASO’s concert performing the works of American film composer John Williams, as heard in the films of Steven Spielberg. He talks about what Williams’ means to classical musicians today, why “E.T.” still means so much to him and why … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #27: Chris Confessore on John Williams

This episode features Jason Patton, manager (now owner) of Oz Music in Tuscaloosa. Patton discusses Record Store Day 2015, scheduled for April 18 nationwide. He talks about what all it entails, which records will sell fastest and how it’s always the biggest business day of the year for Oz. He also reflects on the emergence … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #26: Jason Patton

This episode features James Spann, chief meteorologist, chief meteorologist for ABC 33/40 and co-host of the podcast “WeatherBrains.” Spann talks about being raised by a single mom in Greenville, Ala., developing a passion for weather during his high school years in Tuscaloosa and learning the meteorological ropes with jobs early in his career in Montgomery, … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #25: James Spann

This episode features Chris Zeiler, drummer for longtime Tuscaloosa indie rock staple Baak Gwai along with another project The Great American Breakdown. Zeiler talks about Baak Gwai’s humble beginnings in the Druid City, how the band formed with a random and mistaken phone call and why the band has remained in its hometown of Tuscaloosa. … Continue reading Ram It, Jam It #24: Chris Zeiler