Amy Wright sits down with acclaimed singer-songwriter, much-admired activist, and champion of civil rights and progressive thought, Mary Gauthier.

Amy Wright sits down with Kam Franklin, powerhouse vocalist, fashionable frontwoman, and beloved bandleader of The Suffers, one of Houston, TX greatest contemporary bands.

Amy Wright chats with brothers Michael and Kevin Bacon, aka The Bacon Brothers, all about their brand-new five-song EP, Erato.

Today Amy Wright gets to chat with Bill Payne, the Waco, Texas native who, along with Lowell George, co-founded the legendary and incomparable rock band Little Feat.

Today we’re excited to welcome California native and now Nashville-based singer-songwriter, the always delightful Nicki Bluhm.

Today we’re truly honored to welcome Americana music icon and trailblazer, Delbert McClinton, whose latest record Outdated Emotion debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart.

We’re excited to welcome multi-Grammy-nominated band Hanson. They’ve just released their highly anticipated new album, RED GREEN BLUE, and the brothers Taylor, Isaac, and Zac are with us this hour to chat about the album.

Special guest Rebecca Wood will be joining Amy Wright in conversation to discuss her brand-new book, The Studio Mama Cookbook: A Collection of Cherished Southern Recipes, Real-Life Stories and Star-Studded Menus from the Music City.  For nearly a decade, Rebecca was the chef at Zac Brown’s renowned Southern Ground Nashville studio, where she had the unique experience of preparing meals and hanging around with such notable musicians as Kacey Musgraves, Steven Tyler, Leon Bridges, Carrie Underwood, and many more. Fun fact: Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters liked her pound cake so much he flew her across the country to bake it at one of his concerts. She recently stopped by our Vibe & Dime retail store to chat with Amy, and you get the pleasure of listening in right now. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Today we’re bringing you a one-on-one conversation between Amy Wright and Jonathan Russell, founding member of acclaimed Seattle-based band, The Head and the Heart. The Head And The Heart have just released their fifth studio album Every Shade of Blue on Reprise/Warner Records, followed by an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and now they’ve embarked on a North American tour with support from Jade Bird, Dawes, Shakey Graves, and Hiss Golden Messenger on select dates.  In the mix of their busy schedule, Jonathan was able to carve out some time to visit with Amy to discuss the new album, how they formed and what the band’s chemistry is like after a decade of action, and a whole lot more. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is award-winning music journalist Marissa R. Moss. Marissa joins Amy Wright in conversation today to discuss her brand-new book, Her Country: How the Women of Country Music Became the Success They Were Never Supposed to Be, a book in which she shares the full inside story of women like Maren Morris, Mickey Guyton, and Kacey Musgraves, and how they’ve fought their way to the top of the male-dominated country music industry.  Moss has written about the topic of gender inequality on the country airwaves for outlets like Rolling Stone, NPR, Billboard, Entertainment Weekly, and many more, and we’re thrilled to have her on the show today. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and multi-Grammy-award-winner Timothy B. Schmit. Whether you know him from his work with the Eagles, Poco, his solo efforts, or any of his various collaborations with Steely Dan, Toto, Jimmy Buffet, and more, you’ve undoubtedly observed his charisma and fascinating presence in music over the last four decades. He’s dedicated an overwhelming amount of energy to music, and he’s not slowing down. He just released a new studio album titled Day By Day, and in today’s show, he and Amy Wright dig into the making of the album and what the incredible journey he’s been on has been like leading up to this point. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

You’ll be inspired this week by an honest conversation with punk icon and roots music veteran, John Doe. As you’re probably already aware, the Illinois native co-founded LA punk band X, a group whose impact can’t be calculated, and he’s played an important part in various other musical groups throughout the years, while also playing parts in TV and FILM, including Great Balls of Fire!, I’m Not There, Road House, Boogie Nights and more.  In this conversation, John chats with Amy Wright plenty about the past, but they also dig into his current creations, such as his upcoming solo LP, Fables in a Foreign Land, coming May 20th via Fat Possum Records. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

This hour you’ll be treated to a one-on-one conversation between Amy Wright and veteran songstress Miko Marks. Marks recently released her first single off her next record, a track titled "Feel Like Going Home,” marking her first release since her 2021 standout offerings, her album Our Country and her EP, Race Records. Marks has also recently been inducted into CMT's Next Women of Country Class of 2022 and made her Ryman Auditorium debut, opening back to back nights for Tedeschi Trucks Band, complete with two standing ovations from the crowd. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is veteran singer-songwriter and Americana music pioneer, Steve Forbert. This Mississippi native is considered one of America’s most perceptive songwriters. With over 20 albums to his name, and a new one on the way next month titled Moving Through America, Forbert is still going strong, maintaining a songwriting legacy like none other. From his 1978 debut album to today, Amy Wright chats with Forbert about his storied career and his creative process, highlighting key moments in his musical journey and his life in general. Whispering Bob Harris of BBC Radio 2 said Forbert has "One of the most distinctive voices anywhere," and we agree wholeheartedly. All superlatives aside, we’re thrilled to have him on the show, and for you to be here too. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

We’re excited to welcome Gerry Beckley, renowned co-founder of iconic rock band America, the group responsible for such classics as “Sister Golden Hair,” “Ventura Highway,” and their most famous, “A Horse with No Name.” America recently celebrated 50 years of music making and touring the world, and we wanted to catch up with Gerry to hear what’s on his mind as he reflects on the success they’ve had over the decades. Plus, he shares details relating to his new solo music and upcoming album release, Aurora, an eleven-song album set for release on June 17, 2022, via Blue Élan Records. Beckley’s a charismatic and optimistic artist, and we can’t wait to share our chat with him. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Amy Wright chats with acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter, Jeremie Albino, about his upcoming EP release, Past Dawn. Past Dawn was produced by Michael Trent of renowned Americana Rock band Shovels & Rope, and Jeremie is on tour now with Shovels & Rope on the east coast, so be sure to check his tour dates and get out to a show.  Albino has expanded the boundaries of Americana, folk and country with his signature brand of soulful storytelling and kinetic performance. With releases like Hard Time and Blue Blue Blue, the past few years have been non-stop for one of the most exciting need-to-know artists out there. We’re thrilled to have finally connected with him and to share that with you now, right here on Insights.  Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guests this hour are the leaders and organizers of Luck Presents, Luck Reunion and other various outstanding music and cultural experiences, Matt Bizer and granddaughter of the late Sister Bobbie Nelson, Ellee Fletcher Durniak. Luck Presents is a very highly respected collective based in Willie Nelson’s backyard of “Luck, TX,” and these days, they offer a new kind of live music experience, which you’ll learn all about in today’s show. With Luck Reunion and other big events on the horizon, we wanted to spotlight the amazing things this group is doing to preserve traditions in music, food, and craft. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is Noel Paul Stookey, better known as the “Paul” of legendary 1960s folk trio, Peter, Paul & Mary. Today, Noel chats with Amy Wright about his lifelong journey as a musician. You’ll find out where Noel grew up, how he got introduced to the Greenwich Village folk scene, how Peter, Paul, & Mary formed and even how he got the name "Paul." They also chat about his upcoming album FAZZ: Now & Then, and how the songs on the record reflect how the interpretative nature of jazz has impacted his creative impulses over these past 60 years. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is legendary funk, rock, and blues artist, Lester Chambers. Best known for his work with The Chambers Brothers in the 1960s, with hits including, "Time Has Come Today," and, "All Strung Out Over You." Amy Wright chats with Chambers today about landmark moments in his life, including being backstage at Newport Folk Festival when Bob Dylan went electric, and being greeted by The Beatles when he visited London. They also cover his recent feature in the Questlove documentary, 'Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised).' This is an informative interview with a pioneering and progressive man who we think you need to know more about.  Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is husband-and-wife Americana rock duo, The HawtThorns, an immediately loveable group whose smart twang, pop hooks, and feel-good vibes are alive like never before on their brand-new album, Tarot Cards and Shooting Stars, which is available this week via Mule Kick Records. The HawtThorns are KP and Johnny Hawthorn – both very well-respected artists and producers in their own right – KP having toured the country with Jaime Wyatt and others as a member of CALICO and co-founder of Mule Kick Records, and Jonny as a jack of all trades, most notably a lead guitarist with bands like Toad the Wet Sprocket and Everclear. Today, they chat with Amy Wright all about their careers and new life together in Nashville, and of course, their new album. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is country rock artist, Sarah Shook. As the leader of the widely acclaimed North Carolina-based band, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, they chat with Amy Wright about the band’s new album Nightroamer, as well as causes close to their heart, such as the Manifest Music Festival in Chapel Hill, the Safe Space initiative, and a whole lot more beyond that. We’ve been big fans of theirs for a long time now, and it’s a pleasure to welcome them to the show. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is Grammy and Oscar-nominated singer-songwriter, Allison Moorer. Allison joins Amy Wright in conversation today to discuss her highly-admired music career, having recorded 10 albums of her own and written songs for many other artists, including Trisha Yearwood, Kenny Chesney, Miranda Lambert, Hayes Carll, and others. They also cover Moorer’s upcoming EP Wish For You, and her new book I Dream He Talks to Me: A Memoir of Learning How to Listen, both of which were inspired by her nonverbal autistic son, John Henry. Allison’s an amazingly inspiring person and we’re so glad to have her on the show and for you to hear what she has to share. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is American roots music pioneer, Jesse Colin Young. From the countercultural era of the 1960s, leading The Youngbloods and making his mark with hits like “Get Together,” all the way into the 21st century with albums including Dreamers and Highway Troubadour, Jesse Colin Young has remained a wildly inspiring figure in music. Young most recently recorded a new version of the Youngbloods’ hit “Get Together” in 2021 with Steve Miller, and he’s also playing and recording new music with his two kids, Tristan and Jazzie. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guests this hour are Page Burkum and Jack Torrey a.k.a. The Cactus Blossoms, easily one of the most listenable bands we’ve had the pleasure of discovering in recent years. Today, Page and Jack chat with Amy Wright about the making of their upcoming studio album, One Day, which is set to release on February 11th via their own label Walkie Talkie Records. They also talk about their early years and formation as a band, what it was like to be featured on the hit TV show, David Lynch’s Twin Peaks, and a whole lot more. We’re honored to have them on the show, and we think you’re really going to enjoy getting to hear their story. Part of Pantheon Podcasts

Our guest this hour is Andy Falco, longtime member of Grammy and IBMA award-winning progressive bluegrass band Infamous Stringdusters. In the next hour, you’ll get to hear from Andy and Amy Wright as they discuss the nuances of bluegrass music, the Stringdusters’ formation and background, the band’s current Grammy nomination for its work on the album A Tribute to Bill Monroe, the upcoming release of its new studio album Toward the Fray, and a whole lot more. Part of Pantheon Podcasts