Two Good Ears Podcast
Two Good Ears is what happens when one lifelong audiofile, musician, producer, audio engineer, and storyteller sits down with the people who make music worth listening to. Host Rich Reardin invites artists, producers, engineers, and fellow sound‑obsessives to talk shop, swap stories, and lend an ear on how music really gets made.
The show grew out of 'In Search of a Song' which morphed into 'Beyond a Song', a long‑running radio series Rich co-hosted and produced from 2005 with guitarist Jason Wilber (John Prine). Over 700 episodes aired on PRX, capturing candid moments with icons, innovators, and the unsung heroes of the music, in the recording studio and on stage performance.
Today, in podcast form, Two Good Ears carries that spirit forward. It blends fresh interviews, pro‑audio insight, music history, and the kind of relaxed, real conversations that only happen when musicians talk to musicians. Whether it’s a veteran producer, a touring songwriter, or a new artist finding their voice, every guest brings a story worth hearing — and Rich brings the curiosity, humor, and experience to draw it out.
If you love music, the craft behind it, and the people who make it matter, you’re in the right place.
Two Good Ears Podcast
TGE Episode 213 - Jesse James DeConto
Use Left/Right to seek, Home/End to jump to start or end. Hold shift to jump forward or backward.
Join host Rich Reardin as he talks with singer-songwriter Jesse James DeConto of the band The Pinkerton Raid on this episode of the podcast. With their unique blend of dreamer folk and campfire pop, Jesse takes us on a journey through his eclectic influences—from Nordic forest legends to Broadway tunes turned football fight songs. Drawing from mysticism, Celtic lore, and the existentialism of Kerouac, Jesse’s music weaves together a tapestry of stories deeply rooted in history, politics, and nature.
Jesse shares insights into his background growing up in New England, his love for Liverpool and Laurel Canyon, and how his vibrant family shaped his sound. The Pinkerton Raid’s anthemic Americana has graced stages alongside artists like Noah Gundersen and Amythyst Kiah, and with their upcoming 2024 release of winter-themed covers, including a pop-noir version of Vince Guaraldi's Christmas Time Is Here, they’re set to captivate listeners once again. Don’t miss this conversation about music, culture, and the stories behind the songs!
🎧 Two Good Ears – A podcast for deep listening and fresh perspectives.
Stay connected: 📢 Follow us on Spotify, Apple Music, and most of your favorite podcast platforms. 🔗 Explore curated playlists inspired by each episode – available on Spotify, just search TGE at 'Playlists' for all. 💬 ⭐ Love the show? Rate, review, and share to help us grow!
