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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
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...
Dead Armadillos & Cosmic Energy with Mary McNeill & Fluffy
On this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess, we sit down with visual artist Mary McNeill and music industry veteran Fluffy for a conversation that refuses to stay in one lane—in the best way.Behind the scenes...
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Part 2 From Buffett to Backroads: A Life in Song with Will Kimbrough.
In Part 2 of our conversation with Grammy-nominated songwriter, guitarist, and producer Will Kimbrough, we go even deeper—into the stories, the songs, and the legacy.We dive into Will’s decades-long relationship with Jimmy Buffett, inclu...
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Part 1 From Buffett to Backroads: A Life in Song with Will Kimbrough
On this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess, we sit down with Grammy-nominated songwriter, producer, and guitarist Will Kimbrough—an artist whose influence runs deep through the fabric of American music.From touring the wo...
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From the Sunset Strip to the Sea: The Piano Bar Life of Scott Orchard
From the Sunset Strip to the middle of the ocean, Scott Orchard has built a life fueled by music, risk, and saying yes to the moment.In this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess, Scott takes us back to growing up in Los Ang...
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