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The Hook with Johni & Jess
Hosted by Jess and Johni, The Hook features candid conversations with musicians, artists, entertainers, and creatives of all kinds. We go beyond the surface to explore the real stories behind the art — the first spark, the turning point, the doubt, the obsession, and the moments that changed everything.
Just like a hook in a song stays with you, every creative has something that grabbed hold and shaped who they became.
This isn’t just about what artists create.
It’s about why they couldn’t stop.
🎙 Interviews
🎸 Live performances
🎣 Real stories behind the craft
Once you’re in, you’re in.
The Hook with Johni & Jess
Latest Episodes
A Coruscating Conversation with The Lonely Teardrops
The Lonely Teardrops bring their signature blend of mod garage, surf rock, soul, punk attitude, and country heart to The Hook with Johni & Jess for a conversation that’s as colorful and energetic as their music.Joining us in...
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434: Loud, Proud, and Unapologetic
This week on The Hook, Johni and Jess sit down with Virginia hard rock band Four Thirty Four (434) for a conversation that's equal parts music, mayhem, and brotherhood.Born from the Charlottesville music scene and ...
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Josh Pavlock: How "Checked Out" Became Reality
What does it take to turn a lifelong dream into a feature film?This week on The Hook with Johni & Jess, we sit down with Josh Pavlock, founder of Osprey Media Studios and the writer, producer, and director behind the indepen...
Healing Through Sound, Learning Through Music | Stanley Jordan
In this unforgettable episode, we sit down with legendary guitarist Stanley Jordan for a conversation that goes far beyond music.Known around the world for his groundbreak...
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Front Porch Soul & Backstage Stories with Steve Bassett
From front porch soul to backstage stories with music legends, this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess takes listeners deep into the extraordinary life and career of Virginia music icon Steve Bassett.Steve joins Johni and...
