Our Very Magical Podcast With Midland Includes Al Pacino Impressions, Dwight Yoakam Tributes, In-Depth Thoughts About Sandwiches & More

Our Very Magical Podcast With Midland Includes Al Pacino Impressions, Dwight Yoakam Tributes, In-Depth Thoughts About Sandwiches & More

by Jason Simanek  |  September 21, 2017

Jim Casey talks with Midland about celebrating their No. 1 debut single, “Drinkin’ Problem,” how Dwight Yoakam contributed to the origin of their band name, the best Dwight Yoakam songs, the importance of a good Al Pacino impression, the joy of making timeless songs with talented songwriters, the Sept. 22 release of their debut album, On the Rocks, and more.

Show Participants

  • Midland
    • Cameron Duddy
    • Mark Wystrach
    • Jess Carson
  • Jim Casey, NCD director of editorial

Show Notes & Links

https://youtu.be/go8n9Mu0rU8

The Writers Room, Ep. 115, 16 minutes
photos by Jason Simanek

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