{"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":"Them Coulee Boys - “Change breaks you before it makes you.” (Soren Staff)","slug":"them-coulee-boys-change-breaks-you-before-it-makes-you-soren-staff","published_at":"2025-10-27T17:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062/them-coulee-boys-change-breaks-you-before-it-makes-you-soren-staff","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062","url":"https://americana-curious.captivate.fm/episode/them-coulee-boys-change-breaks-you-before-it-makes-you-soren-staff","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5775ce57-b1b3-4518-aa07-d89fab4529ed.mp3","summary":"There’s a kind of wisdom that only comes from the road. Soren Staff from Them Coolee Boys summed it up in six words: “Change breaks you before it makes you.” He wasn’t being dramatic — just honest. Because for them, it’s not theory. They’ve lived it. From playing 10 a.m. festival slots while people were still setting up tents — “The first time we played there… it was like 10 a.m. on a Friday… the next year they were like, ‘How would you like to headline Friday night?’” —to those late nights when it’s equal parts joy and exhaustion. “We like to say it’s simultaneously the best job in the world, but also one of the hardest.” And then he said the line that’s still echoing in my head: “Change is hard… but you have to go through it if you want to grow.” That’s not just about music. That’s about life. Because the breaking is part of the making. 🎧 Hear the full story on of Them Coulee Boys now on Americana Curious","meta_description":"There’s a kind of wisdom that only comes from the road. Soren Staff from Them Coolee Boys summed it up in six words: “Change breaks you before it makes yo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2906,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/americana-curious-6927062/episodes/them-coulee-boys-change-breaks-you-before-it-makes-you-soren-staff/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/them-coulee-boys-change-breaks-you-before-it-makes-you-soren-staff.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}