{"podcast":{"title":"Americana Curious","slug":"americana-curious-6927062","podcast_index_feed_id":6927062,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/americana-curious/","website_url":"https://americana-curious.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/d1d1e57a-ffa6-41eb-acd2-19bdad505b4e/YpyXMhN8SSh5rCrXyEzsF_tC.jpg","author":"Ben Fanning & Zach Schultz","episode_count":79,"summary":"The podcast that unearths hidden Americana gems, shares untold stories from legends, and proves music still has the power to move us all. If you believe Americana music can transform the world, you’re in the right place. Too many overlook its raw beauty and power to connect, heal, and inspire. We spotlight the artists carrying that torch — unsung heroes writing the soundtrack to something bigger. Each week, hosts Ben Fanning and Zach Schultz bring you intimate, entertaining conversations with artists changing the world one song at a time — like Old Crow Medicine Show, Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors, The Wood Brothers, American Aquarium, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and rising stars you’ll soon love. You’ll discover: • New music to love • Hard-earned lessons from the road • The stories behind your favorite songs • Big inspiration — and a good laugh Join us to celebrate the voices, values, and stories that keep Americana alive — and prove why music still matters.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-14T22:17:19.912101+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062"},"episode":{"title":"Best Americana Music of 2025","slug":"best-americana-music-of-2025","published_at":"2026-01-21T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062/best-americana-music-of-2025","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062","url":"https://americana-curious.captivate.fm/episode/best-americana-music-of-2025","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bda30196-ff65-4bbd-a2ee-d33856bfa93a.mp3","summary":"Ben and Zach pull back the curtain on the albums that defined the last year and the artists poised to explode in 2026. From hard-working storytellers out of North Carolina to \"super groups\" creating interplanetary harmonies, this conversation isn't about a random \"best of\" list... ...it’s about the JEWELS and POWERHOUSE ALBUMS records that stayed on repeat. Why You Need to Listen: - The \"Sonic Bloom\": Discover why one artist’s live show was nicknamed a \"sonic boom\" and which sister-duo is currently \"melting faces\" with electric slide guitar. - Breaking New Ground: Ben and Zach dive into the \"chaotic and erratic\" sounds of a band pushing the genre's boundaries, proving that Americana is far from stuck in the past. - The Legacy & The Future: Hear the moving tribute to a legend who recently passed, and get the first look at a debut album from a former child soldier whose story and voice are described as \"interplanetary.\" - The \"Bite List\": Find out which icon is pushing balances further than ever after a life-changing trip to India. Americana music is grounded in storytelling, and as the hosts remind us, \"thoughts become things.\" Whether it's the strategic touring of rising stars or the prolific writing of veteran road warriors, these are the voices keeping the genre's heart beating. \"We are here to spread the wealth, spread the word, and make Americana really sing high... and make it your favorite genre.\" Listen now to find your next favorite artist and LEAD YOUR COMMUNITY BY SHARING THESE ARTISTS WITH THEM!","meta_description":"Ben and Zach pull back the curtain on the albums that defined the last year and the artists poised to explode in 2026. From hard-working storytellers out…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3949,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/americana-curious-6927062/episodes/best-americana-music-of-2025/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062/best-americana-music-of-2025.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}