Jonathan Bernstein | The Marinade Episode 206

About this episode

Jason Earle interviews Jonathan Bernstein about music, journalism, and his biography of Justin Townes Earle.

Jonathan Bernstein is a senior research editor and writer at Rolling Stone. He has written for Oxford American, The Guardian, GQ, and the Village Voice. His book What Do You Do When You're Lonesome - The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle is available now wherever you purchase books. Y'all, this conversation is at the intersection of so many of my interests- music, music journalism, books, mental health- just all the things. This book is for anyone who is a fan of Justin's music or just real, human stories about complicated people. Everyone, it is my honor to bring you, my conversation with Jonathan Bernstein.

People in this episode

Host: Jason Earle

Guest: Jonathan Bernstein

Topics covered

• music
• music journalism
• books
• mental health
• interviews

Keywords

• Jonathan Bernstein
• Rolling Stone
• music journalism
• Justin Townes Earle
• biography
• mental health
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rolling Stone, Oxford American, The Guardian, GQ, Village Voice

Books & works: What Do You Do When You're Lonesome - The Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle

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