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THE JEREMIAH SHOW Featuring Tristan Tritt

 

For Tristan Tritt, rock and roll has always been a voice of defiance—and he has no intention of playing it safe.

 

The son of country music icon Travis Tritt, Tristan grew up backstage and on tour buses, immersed in music before setting out to build a life entirely his own. He joins Jeremiah to discuss overcoming stage fright, building a community around his music, and making songs he hopes will still matter 30 years from now.

 

Tristan also opens up about his parents, Travis and Theresa, the lessons he learned growing up on the road, and why the smell of “cigarettes and diesel” instantly transports him back to childhood.

 

At the center is his new single, “Living the Dream,” a hard-hitting anthem born of a generation trying to make sense of a divided world.

 

“There was a rawness to rock and roll that caught my attention and never let go.”

 

Tristan Tritt carries that rock rawness forward.

 

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction and episode overview
04:58 Nostalgia for community and patriotism in Idaho
16:11 Family influences and marriage of Tristan’s parents
18:05 Inspiration from his mother’s kindness and selflessness
19:25 Growing up on the road and childhood memories
21:12 Lessons from life on the road and routines
23:30 Future plans and raising a family on the road
25:01 Early memories of backstage and sensory experiences
26:47 Stage nerves and performance mindset
28:16 The influence of rock and roll on his soul
38:21 Principles to live by: integrity and honesty
40:20 Connecting with fans through genuine interaction
41:56 The evolving image of a rock star today
43:07 The modern rock star lifestyle and discipline
45:10 Rebellious childhood and attitude towards authority
45:54 Personal vices and self-discipline
47:16 Introducing his band members and their roles
49:22 The importance of storytelling in his music
50:30 Expressing frustration and hope in his lyrics
54:40 Future goals and the meaning of living the dream
56:21 Closing remarks and encouragement for aspiring artists

 

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For Dipsea Flower, the road less traveled brought four musicians together—and turned them into a band.

 

Born at Berklee College of Music and forged on the road, Dipsea Flower comprises Ari Rosenberg, Trevor Hurvitz, Andy Baker, and Spencer Arjang—four musicians whose friendship is inseparable from the music they create.

 

The band joins Jeremiah to discuss the moments that first called each of them to music, how Dipsea Flower came together, and the summer spent crisscrossing the country in a Honda Pilot, a journey that transformed four musicians into a genuine band.

 

They also explore creativity, finding inspiration by actually living life and getting out of your own head, and by explaining why Dipsea Flower isn't interested in making music simply to create a product. As Ari puts it, “We’re human beings, and we make mistakes—and that’s part of why it works.”

 

It’s a conversation about friendship, instinct, life on the road, and four young artists taking the road less traveled together.

 

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CHAPTERS

 

00:00 Introduction to Dipsea Flower and their journey

02:27 The origin of the band and the meaning of the name Dipsea Flower

04:11 The pivotal moment for Ari Rosenberg's musical calling

07:04 Trevor Hurvitz's early musical influences and first instruments

09:27 First musical experiences of the band members from the East Coast

12:15 Adjusting to life and music in Boston and California

14:55 Finding and expressing their unique musical voice

17:26 How the band members met and formed Dipsea Flower

20:02 Memorable moments of meeting and collaborating

23:28 The chemistry of the band and their live performance dynamic

30:42 The band’s vision for the future and their musical goals

34:47 The influence of California and East Coast sounds

40:57 The meaning of the song 'Song of the Blue Jay' and their creative process

 

 

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Blockbuster was once integral to people's lives, then disappeared, but “there was no funeral for it.” We all rented a movie from Blockbuster for the last time. The strange thing is, none of us knew it was the last time. 

 

Featuring Taylor Morden & Zeke Kamm

 

Classic Episode 359 - Originally aired June 13, 2023

 

Filmmakers Taylor Morden and Zeke Kamm, creators of the hit documentary The Last Blockbuster, join Jeremiah on a wonderfully nostalgic trip back to Friday-night movie rentals, late fees, VHS tapes, date nights—and that unmistakable Blockbuster smell.

 

Taylor and Zeke reveal how a simple idea about their local video store in Bend, Oregon, evolved into a film about the last Blockbuster on Earth, why manager Sandi Harding became the heart of the story, and what we lost when convenience replaced the ritual of wandering those video-store aisles together.

 

And then there's the ultimate irony: a documentary mourning Blockbuster's disappearance became a Netflix hit.

 

It’s funny, nostalgic, and surprisingly moving—a conversation about movies, memories, and the experiences we don't realize we'll miss until they're gone.

 

THE LAST BLOCKBUSTER INSTAGRAM

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CHAPTERS

 

00:00 — Welcome to The Last Blockbuster

03:41 — Meet Filmmakers Taylor Morden & Zeke Kamm

11:51 — How The Last Blockbuster Began

15:32 — Why Blockbuster Nostalgia Still Resonates

19:10 — Meeting Sandi Harding: The Heart of the Film

27:36 — How Blockbuster’s Business Model Really Worked

37:33 — The VHS Tape Scene That Brought Back the Memories

48:43 — What We Lost When Video Stores Disappeared

51:26 — Blockbuster Date Nights, Memories & That Famous Smell

01:04:49 — The Ultimate Irony: The Last Blockbuster Lands on Netflix

 

 

 

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The Day The Noodles Ran Out...Featuring Jerry Lee, Owner of The Empty Bowl

 

Classic Episode 224 - Originally aired May 29, 2019

 

Jerry Lee bet everything he had on a tiny noodle bar in Santa Barbara. On opening day, The Empty Bowl ran out of noodles at 4 p.m., even though they were supposed to stay open until nine.

 

That turned out to be a pretty good problem to have.

 

Born in Taipei and raised in his family’s restaurants, Jerry grew up washing dishes and watching his parents work seven days a week. He eventually built a career in hospitality, spanning fine dining and wine, and helped establish service standards and a world-class wine cellar at the legendary San Ysidro Ranch.

 

Jerry joins The Jeremiah Show to share how he built The Empty Bowl, why consistency and training were central to his success, and why restaurant owners should never ask employees to do work they aren't willing to do themselves.

 

There’s also an unexpected family story: after 30 years of divorce, Jerry’s parents found each other again—and remarried.

 

Restaurants, risk, family, and one unforgettable opening day.

 

EMPTY BOWL INSTAGRAM

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JERRY LEE INSTAGRAM

 

CHAPTERS

 

00:00 Introduction to Jerry Lee and his culinary background

03:09 Early life in Taipei and family restaurant roots

07:00 Moving to California and starting in the restaurant industry

12:00 Transition from server to restaurateur

19:55 Opening Empty Bowl Gourmet Noodle Bar and sourcing ingredients

29:59 Expanding with Cow Gang and Thai cuisine focus

39:56 Training staff and maintaining quality

49:56 Future plans, franchising, and wine cellar project

 

 

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Classic Episode 338 - Originally aired January 7, 2021

 

This episode is dedicated in loving memory of Hod O’Brien

 

Step into the world of acclaimed jazz vocalist Veronica Swift, an artist who literally grew up immersed in music.

 

Veronica, the daughter of jazz pianist Hod O’Brien and vocalist Stephanie Nakasian, recorded her first album at age nine and spent her childhood surrounded by musicians who helped shape American jazz. She has already performed alongside Wynton Marsalis, Chris Botti, Michael Feinstein, Benny Green, and other giants of the genre.

 

Joining Jeremiah from Scarborough, England, Veronica discusses her remarkable musical upbringing, life on the road, and why she considers jazz “American classical music.” She shares how classical music, opera, rock, heavy metal, bebop, and swing have influenced her artistry—and why she believes,  “We are as good as what we expose ourselves to.”

 

The conversation also explores the pandemic’s devastating impact on jazz clubs and live performance, the relationship between music and emotion, and Veronica’s belief that the great venues where musicians perform can become almost sacred spaces.

 

In one of the episode’s most personal moments, Veronica remembers her father, the legendary jazz pianist Hod O’Brien, who died in 2016. She reflects on his influence, his humility, and the chance he had to watch his daughter’s career take flight. This episode is in his memory.

 

Ultimately, Veronica sees herself as more than a vocalist: “She is a storyteller.”

 

“Music will change, art will change, the way we talk, the way we share...but storytelling transcends time.”

 

VERONICA SWIFT

 

VERONICA SWIFT INSTAGRAM

 

CHAPTERS

 

00:00 Introduction to Veronica Swift and her musical journey

02:31 Veronica Swift's early influences and family background

05:53 Her experiences touring with jazz legends

09:06 The impact of the pandemic on live jazz venues

12:03 Music as a reflection of personal and collective experiences

14:56 The influence of classical and opera music on jazz

18:00 The significance of historic jazz venues and their legacy

21:02 Veronica Swift's approach to storytelling and emotional expression

23:49 Her upcoming projects and future vision for jazz

 

 

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