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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.
Episodes
7 episodes
Roots, Rhythm & Revolution: Mighty Joshua
On this episode of The Hook, Johni & Jess sit down with reggae artist Mighty Joshua—joined by his guitarist Ian Hartman (aka Ian I)—for a conversation that goes far beyond the music.From his early connection to...
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Episode 7
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From Italian Grandmas to Route 66: The Culinary Journey of Chef K
On this episode of The Hook, Johni and Jess sit down with Chef K—a chef, cookbook author, TV host, and culinary tour guide whose passion for food began in a small village in Northern Italy. What started as learning recipes from local g...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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1:13:36
Southern Soul & Six Strings: Willie Williams
On this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess, we sit down with guitarist and songwriter Willie Williams, whose sound blends country, blues, and Southern jam rock into something both rooted and fresh.We talk about his leap fro...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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49:00
VEXINE-The Art of a Creative Life
On this episode of The Hook with Johni & Jess, we sit down with Richmond artist, designer, and musician Sarah Frances Santamaria, the frontwoman of the band VEXINE, joined by VEXINE guitarist Paul Pearce. Sarah shares the story ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:16:58
Joey Davis & TJ Peterson -From First Gig to Finding Freedom
Every musician has a moment when everything changes—when music stops being something they enjoy and becomes something they need. In this episode of The Hook, Jess and Johni sit down with musicians Joey Davis and TJ Peterson, joined by ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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More Than a Tribute: When Music Becomes a Mission
In this episode of The Hook, Johni and Jess sit down with Matt Smith of Permanent Vacation, Dave McKinny of Dreamsicle, and Will Migern from Children’s Home Services of Virginia to talk about the music, meaning, and mission behind the ...
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Episode 2
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