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Hosted by Jess Ellett & Johni Baird · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 19 episodes
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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.
Jess Ellett & Johni Baird hosts The Hook with Johni & Jess, a music show with 19 episodes published.
Send Johni & Jess a text What happens when three incredibly talented musicians share a studio, trust each other completely, and set out to make the best music they possibly can? You get JORDAN REIN . In this episode of T
Send Johni & Jess a text From hitchhiking the East Coast with a harmonica in his pocket to performing on some of the most iconic stages in America, Gary Green has lived a life that sounds more like a movie script than a
Send Johni & Jess a text In this episode of The Hook, Johni and Jess sit down with Tennessee singer-songwriter Tyson Leamon for a conversation that spans faith, family, redemption, and a lifelong passion for music. Tyson
Send Johni & Jess a text 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
Send Johni & Jess a text 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, a
Send Johni & Jess a text 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 groundbreaking two-handed touch te
Send Johni & Jess a text 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
Send Johni & Jess a text 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. B
Send Johni & Jess a text 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-
Send Johni & Jess a text 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 Ameri
Send Johni & Jess a text 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
Send Johni & Jess a text 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 e
Send Johni & Jess a text 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
Send Johni & Jess a text 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
Send Johni & Jess a text 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 Pau
Send Johni & Jess a text 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 musician
Send Johni & Jess a text 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
Send Johni & Jess a text Welcome to The Hook. Before we start interviewing musicians, artists, and creatives about the moment that changed everything — we’re going first. In this debut episode, Jess and Johni introduce t
Stanley Jordan
Doctor
1 appearance on this show
Will Kimbrough
2 appearances on this show
Lynn Williams
patient representative · USA
1 appearance on this show
Willie Williams
1 appearance on this show
Matt Smith
entrepreneur, economic commentator, co-author · Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education
1 appearance on this show
Josh Pavlock
Osprey Media Studios
1 appearance on this show
Paul Pearce
VEXINE
1 appearance on this show
Dave McKinny
Dreamsicle
1 appearance on this show
Will Migern
Children’s Home Services of Virginia
1 appearance on this show
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The Hook with Johni & Jess is hosted by Jess Ellett & Johni Baird. The show is categorised under music (interviews) and has published 19 episodes.
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