{"podcast":{"title":"You Dig?","slug":"you-dig-6734684","podcast_index_feed_id":6734684,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/leadology/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/leadology","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/leadology/20260211_070222_d988525f37cb66ecfda29d6df46213ae.jpg","author":"Steve Wiest","episode_count":44,"summary":"Video versions: https://www.youtube.com/@YouDigPod You Dig? is a long-form podcast featuring candid, easygoing conversations with creative voices across music, art, and culture—exploring creativity, craft, and the stories behind the work. A good time is had by all—guaranteed..","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-dig-6734684"},"episode":{"title":"Jeff Coffin — Creativity, Collaboration & the Music Life","slug":"jeff-coffin-creativity-collaboration-the-music-life","published_at":"2026-03-11T17:22:58+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-dig-6734684/jeff-coffin-creativity-collaboration-the-music-life","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-dig-6734684","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/leadology/2620681","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/243923/2620681/leadology/2026_03_11_17_21_50_3236cf31-c8e3-4904-b449-d14b1a271484.mp3","summary":"In this episode of You Dig? , Steve Wiest sits down with legendary saxophonist and composer Jeff Coffin for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity, collaboration, and the lifelong journey of music. Jeff is known for his work with Béla Fleck & the Flecktones , the Dave Matthews Band , and his own genre-bending ensemble Mu’tet . He has also released more than two dozen albums as a leader and teaches at Vanderbilt University , mentoring the next generation of musicians. Steve and Jeff discuss: • The legendary North Texas jazz program era • Practicing 8–12 hours a day in the pursuit of mastery • The concept of “transparency of sound” in great ensembles • Collaboration with Béla Fleck, Victor Wooten, Roy Wooten and others • Writing groove-based music in odd time signatures • African musical influences in modern jazz • Jeff’s visual art and album cover design • Teaching philosophy and creative exploration Plus, Jeff takes part in the Dig You Inquisition , answering rapid-fire questions about music, art, superheroes, and the meaning of life. A thoughtful and joyful conversation about staying curious, staying creative, and staying connected to the music. __________________ Links from this show: Jeff Coffin Artist Site https://www.jeffcoffin.com/ The Dave Mathews Band https://davematthewsband.com/ Jeff Coffin Mu'Tet https://www.earuprecords.com/artists/jeff-coffin-the-mutet Jeff's Record Label \"Ear up\" https://www.earuprecords.com/ _________________________ Follow Steve Wiest: https://steve-wiest.com/","meta_description":"In this episode of You Dig? , Steve Wiest sits down with legendary saxophonist and composer Jeff Coffin for a wide-ranging conversation about creativity,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3949,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/you-dig-6734684/episodes/jeff-coffin-creativity-collaboration-the-music-life/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/you-dig-6734684/jeff-coffin-creativity-collaboration-the-music-life.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}