My First Pearl Jam Show: A Raleigh Rhapsody for a Seasoned Singer-Songwriter Fan
In "My First Pearl Jam Show: A Raleigh Rhapsody for a Seasoned Singer-Songwriter Fan," the author recounts their transformative experience a...

A current tech executive and former journalist who always dreamed of being a real-life William Miller from the movie Almost Famous.
2023: 99,000 minutes on Spotify. 2024 Goal: Break 100,000.
Atlanta-based, Mizzou Journalism Alum, MBA from Washingtion University in St. Louis.
This is a passion project.
Pete Muller on Curiosity, Music, and Living in the Present | Curious Goldfish PodcastIn this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English dives into an engaging conversation with Pete Muller, a multifaceted talent who excels in quantitative finance, crossword puzzle creation, philanthropy, and music. Pete shares insights on living in the presen...
Exploring Musical Journeys and New Beginnings with Lydia Luce | Curious Goldfish PodcastIn this episode of the Curious Goldfish Podcast, host Jason English sits down with the talented indie folk musician Lydia Luce. Lydia shares her journey from studying classical music in a conservatory to embracing a more relaxed and enjoyable indie folk career....
Inside The Thing With Feathers: Nashville Dreams, Songwriting, and Ice Cream Debates | Curious Goldfish PodcastJoin Jason English on the Curious Goldfish Podcast as he delves into an intriguing conversation with Alex and Dave from the band The Thing With Feathers. Recorded on a back patio in Nashville, this episode covers their journey from differ...
Chasing Dreams in the Music Industry with Jason Hollis | Curious Goldfish PodcastIn this episode of the Curious Goldfish Podcast, host Jason English sits down with veteran music industry professional Jason Hollis to discuss the ins and outs of pursuing a career in music. With a rich history spanning 30 years, Jason Hollis offers invaluable insight...
Finding Your Voice: Tanner Lee Gray's Journey Through Music on Curious GoldfishIn this episode of the 'Curious Goldfish' podcast, hosted by Jason English, we delve into the life and musical journey of Tanner Lee Gray. Recognizable as a member of the rising band Certainly So, Tanner shares candid insights on balancing band life with his...
Curious Conversations with Sammi Accola: Americana Music, Faith, and Healing Through SongwritingJoin host Jason English on Curious Goldfish as he interviews Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sammi Accola, known for her unique Americana sound with a gritty edge. Sammi discusses her journey of faith, the evolution of her music inspired by her work a...
Exploring the Intersection of Faith, Music, and Hope with John Francis O'MaraIn this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English converses with John Francis O'Mara, an ordained Episcopalian priest and rock-and-roll enthusiast who has just released his new album, 'Forbidden Hymns.' Tune in to hear about John's fascinating jo...
Finding Home: A Conversation with Sweet Meg on Music, Love, and LifeIn this episode, we sit down with Sweet Meg to discuss her upcoming album 'Never Been Home,' her musical journey, and her transition from jazz to Americana. Sweet Meg shares the story behind her stage name, the challenges of balancing love and career, and her experiences l...
Lily Vakili on Resilience, Music, and Life's Journeys | Curious Goldfish PodcastIn this episode of the Curious Goldfish podcast, host Jason English sits down with musician Lily Vakili to explore themes of resilience, change, and the nature of existence. Vakili shares the inspiration behind her album 'Oceans of Kansas,' which was sparke...
Exploring Midlife and Music with Matthew Perryman Jones | Curious Goldfish PodcastJoin Jason English on the Curious Goldfish Podcast as he sits down with singer-songwriter Matthew Perryman Jones on a random back porch in Nashville. In this episode, they discuss the essence of midlife, uncovering hidden parts of oneself, and approaching life with a...
Pete Muller on Curiosity, Music, and Living in the Present | Curious Goldfish Podcast In this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English dives into an engaging conversation with Pete Muller, a multifaceted talent who excels in quantitative finance, crossword puzzle creation, philanthropy, and music. Pete shares insights on living in the prese...
Inside The Thing With Feathers: Nashville Dreams, Songwriting, and Ice Cream Debates | Curious Goldfish Podcast Join Jason English on the Curious Goldfish Podcast as he delves into an intriguing conversation with Alex and Dave from the band The Thing With Feathers. Recorded on a back patio in Nashville, this episode covers their journey from diffe...
Chasing Dreams in the Music Industry with Jason Hollis | Curious Goldfish Podcast In this episode of the Curious Goldfish Podcast, host Jason English sits down with veteran music industry professional Jason Hollis to discuss the ins and outs of pursuing a career in music. With a rich history spanning 30 years, Jason Hollis offers invaluable insigh...
Finding Your Voice: Tanner Lee Gray's Journey Through Music on Curious Goldfish In this episode of the 'Curious Goldfish' podcast, hosted by Jason English, we delve into the life and musical journey of Tanner Lee Gray. Recognizable as a member of the rising band Certainly So, Tanner shares candid insights on balancing band life with his solo caree...
Journey of Faith and Music with Sammi Accola: Healing Through Song In this episode of 'Curious Goldfish,' host Jason English talks with Nashville-based singer-songwriter Sammi Accola. They delve into Sammi's personal journey of faith, her work with Thistle Farms, and how these experiences have influenced her songwriting. Sammi, who describes her m...
Exploring 'Forbidden Hymns' with John Francis O'Mara: A Journey of Faith and Music | Curious Goldfish Podcast In this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English sits down with John Francis O'Mara, an ordained Episcopalian priest with a Master of Divinity from Princeton University and a background in rock and roll. Fresh off the release of his...
Lily Vakili on Resilience, Music, and Life's Journeys | Curious Goldfish Podcast In this episode of the Curious Goldfish podcast, host Jason English sits down with musician Lily Vakili to explore themes of resilience, change, and the nature of existence. Vakili shares the inspiration behind her album 'Oceans of Kansas,' which was sparked by a visi...
Exploring Midlife and Music with Matthew Perryman Jones | Curious Goldfish Podcast Join Jason English on the Curious Goldfish Podcast as he sits down with singer-songwriter Matthew Perryman Jones on a random back porch in Nashville. In this episode, they discuss the essence of midlife, uncovering hidden parts of oneself, and approaching life with ...
The Band Loula on Faith, Friendship, and Music: An In-Depth Chat In this episode of Curious Goldfish, host Jason English interviews Logan Simmons and Malachi Mills of The Band Loula. They discuss the band's origins, their unique sound called 'swamp grass,' and their North Georgia roots. The conversation delves into their friendship, faith journeys...
In "My First Pearl Jam Show: A Raleigh Rhapsody for a Seasoned Singer-Songwriter Fan," the author recounts their transformative experience a...
essica Willis Fisher's "Blooming" is a deeply personal album about healing and growth. It's a journey from darkness to light, filled with ra...
In "Summer Sweeps: The Belgian Blue's Poignant Postcard from a World Away," the Vienna-based indie band The Belgian Blue shares the story be...
Anything is the latest offering from Tyler Anthony under the moniker Cereus Bright, a project synonymous with deeply introspective songwriti...
Lucy Isabel’s All the Light is a luminous and deeply personal exploration of life’s transitions, joys, and heartaches, wrapped in the rich t...
The Ted Lasso series has so many Easter Eggs it can be difficult to keep up. What I love is these references are to times (Eighties and Nine...
Ted's family visits him in London, and it represents the beginning of the end of his marriage. Jaime continues to be a diva, leading to his ...
A charity function is the anchor event of this episode - Rebecca takes it over from her ex-husband, who decides to make an appearance. This ...
Journalist Trent Crimm writes a piece about Ted Lasso for The Independent - unsurprisingly Crimm goes after Lasso in many ways, but in the e...
Ted Lasso starts to assert his leadership style, "The Lasso Way" on AFC Richmond, and takes the pitch for the first time as Coach of the str...
This post summarizes favorite moments and "Lasso Lessons" from Season 1 Episode 1 (Pilot) of the Apple TV+ Series Ted Lasso.
First blog written about Leadership Lessons from the Apple TV+ Series Ted Lasso.












