{"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":"Wagon Wheel, Old Crow Medicine Show, and Ketch Secor (The Untold Story of Americana’s Biggest Hit)","slug":"wagon-wheel-old-crow-medicine-show-and-ketch-secor-the-untold-story-of-americana-s-biggest-hit","published_at":"2025-09-15T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062/wagon-wheel-old-crow-medicine-show-and-ketch-secor-the-untold-story-of-americana-s-biggest-hit","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/americana-curious-6927062","url":"https://americana-curious.captivate.fm/episode/wagon-wheel-old-crow-medicine-show-and-ketch-secour-the-untold-story-of-americanas-biggest-hit","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0d63e6e4-2ae7-4cc3-9bad-7d2c1966dedb.mp3","summary":"He’s the man behind “Wagon Wheel” — the song that went from a Bob Dylan fragment to a global anthem, covered by Darius Rucker, sung at campfires, weddings, and stadiums everywhere. But few know the real story of how it was written. In this exclusive interview, Ketch Secor , founder of Old Crow Medicine Show , shares: -How “Wagon Wheel” was finished when he was just 17 -What it was like taking old-time string band music from the streets to the Grand Ole Opry -The wild early days of busking, sleeping on couches, and chasing the dream -His vision for the future of Americana music -Why he thinks “Americana” might not even be the right label for the genre 👉 If you believe music still has the power to inspire, heal, and change the world — this episode will give you chills. 🔔 Don’t miss new episodes: Subscribe to Americana Curious now!","meta_description":"He’s the man behind “Wagon Wheel” — the song that went from a Bob Dylan fragment to a global anthem, covered by Darius Rucker, sung at campfires, weddings…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2870,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/americana-curious-6927062/episodes/wagon-wheel-old-crow-medicine-show-and-ketch-secor-the-untold-story-of-americana-s-biggest-hit/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/wagon-wheel-old-crow-medicine-show-and-ketch-secor-the-untold-story-of-americana-s-biggest-hit.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}