The Vulnerabilities of Southern Masculinity and Advocacy for Common Sense Gun Laws

TLDRGrammy-winning musician and actor Jason talks about his latest album 'Weather Veins' and his experience filming 'Killers of the Flower Moon'. He discusses the challenges of acting, his creative process in songwriting, and addresses the issue of Southern masculinity. He also shares his advocacy for common sense gun laws and performs his song 'Cast Iron Skillet'.

Key insights

🎶Jason's latest album 'Weather Veins' was written during his downtime on set during filming.

🎭Jason talks about his experience in acting, specifically in the Oscar-nominated film 'Killers of the Flower Moon'.

💔He opens up about the vulnerabilities of Southern masculinity and the challenges of expressing emotions.

🔫Jason is an advocate for common sense gun laws and addresses the issue of gun violence in America.

🎸He shares his creative process in songwriting and the themes behind his music.

Q&A

What inspired Jason's latest album 'Weather Veins'?

Jason wrote most of the album during his downtime on set while filming 'Killers of the Flower Moon'.

How did acting prepare Jason for the movie?

Jason's experience touring and performing helped with his stamina during the long filming process.

What does 'Cast Iron Skillet' mean?

'Cast Iron Skillet' is a song that explores the fear of sending children to school in a country with lax gun laws.

Why is Jason an advocate for common sense gun laws?

As a parent, Jason worries about the safety of his child and believes in the need for stricter gun control.

What is Jason's creative process in songwriting?

Jason starts with a character and sees how they behave, allowing the song to develop naturally.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Grammy-winning musician and actor Jason talks about his latest album 'Weather Veins' and his experience filming 'Killers of the Flower Moon'.

05:20He discusses the challenges of acting and how touring and performing prepared him for the stamina required during filming.

10:58Jason opens up about the vulnerabilities of Southern masculinity and the challenges of expressing emotions.

12:25He addresses the issue of gun violence in America and advocates for common sense gun laws.

14:39Jason shares his creative process in songwriting and how he develops characters in his songs.

16:25He performs his song 'Cast Iron Skillet', which explores the fear of sending children to school in a country with lax gun laws.