{"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":"John-Robert: Dropped by His Label While Delivering Pizza…Then Everything Changed","slug":"john-robert-dropped-by-his-label-while-delivering-pizza-then-everything-changed","published_at":"2026-04-06T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062/john-robert-dropped-by-his-label-while-delivering-pizza-then-everything-changed","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062","url":"https://americana-curious.captivate.fm/episode/dropped-by-his-label-while-delivering-pizzathen-everything-changed-john-robert","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cc4a380a-f68d-4ebf-9f2a-f978b030b706.mp3","summary":"What happens when your dream falls apart… right in the middle of a pizza shift? John-Robert was closing at work when he got the call… he’d been dropped by his label. Most artists don’t come back from that. He moved home to Virginia… built a studio. and started making music nonstop. No label. No plan B. No guarantees. Today, his music has millions of streams around the world. But the real story isn’t just the success… it’s the life behind it. And this one was just a BLAST! John-Robert is hilarious, self-aware, and completely himself. We laughed a lot. We went off of fun tangents And you can feel how much he genuinely loves music, people, and the ride he’s on. That’s what makes this episode different. In this episode of Americana Curious, John-Robert, Ben and Zach get into: The moment everything fell apart Why living life fully matters more than writing songs The scrappy rebuild that changed everything Opening for Liam Gallagher (OASIS) and playing a free show in the park right after What it actually takes to make it as an independent artist And a moment that just feel real, funny, and raw. If you’ve ever chased something… lost it… and had to rebuild from scratch — this one’s for you. 🎧 Follow Americana Curious for more real stories from artists living the music.","meta_description":"What happens when your dream falls apart… right in the middle of a pizza shift? John-Robert was closing at work when he got the call… he’d been dropped by…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2245,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/americana-curious-6927062/episodes/john-robert-dropped-by-his-label-while-delivering-pizza-then-everything-changed/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/john-robert-dropped-by-his-label-while-delivering-pizza-then-everything-changed.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}