About this episode
2025 is quickly coming to a close and what an honor it was to sit down for an intimate conversation with Carl Broemel in his hometown of Nashville for the 300th episode of Roadcase!! Carl is best known for his work in My Morning Jacket, and has released a series of notable solo projects over the past several decades. His upcoming album, Celestun, set for release on January 15, marks a continuation of his work with longtime collaborator Tyler Ramsey, formerly of Band of Horses. In this landmark year, My Morning Jacket released both a new album, “IS,” and celebrated the 20th anniversary of the album “Z” in a year-long celebration of spectacular live performances. Carl talked to me about how he sees the current state of the band, and he discusses with me exactly how he goes about continuing to feel refreshed and energized in this ever-changing musical landscape. Carl shares with me many of his “life hacks,” as we discuss the importance of being in the moment, and the unstoppable force of incremental growth in pushing forward towards one’s life goals, whatever they may be. ======================================= Episode Chapters: 00:00 Episode Intro with Host Josh Rosenberg 04:05 Reflecting on a Year of Music and Growth 06:59 The Spiritual Connection in Music 09:59 The Creative Process Behind 'Is' and 'Z' 12:49 The Live Performance Experience 15:47 Navigating the Challenges of Touring 18:49 The Influence of Family and Background 21:54 The Journey of Self-Discovery in Music 24:45 The Importance of Incremental Growth 27:31 Finding Balance in a Chaotic World 30:43 The Joy of Collaboration and Connection 33:33 Exploring New Horizons in Music and Life 54:25 Resonating with the Crowd 58:09 The Power of Community and Incremental Growth 59:21 Navigating Stardom and Popularity 01:04:17 The Challenges of Modern Music Promotion 01:04:30 Maintaining Humility in Success 01:10:04 The Emotional Connection to Music 01:13:08 The Journey of Finding Your Place in Music 01:20:39 Exploring the Dynamics of Band Relationships 01:22:38 The Solo Experience and Personal Growth 01:25:21 Stripping Down to Basics in Music 01:31:04 Reflections on Spirituality and Music 01:18:33 The Solo Experience and Personal Growth 01:21:16 Stripping Down to Basics in Music 01:26:59 Reflections on Spirituality and Music 01:38:34 Episode Outro with Host Josh Rosenberg ======================================= For Carl Broemel and Tyler Ramsey tour dates, click here We discussed the book Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman: Click here For more information on Roadcase: https://linktr.ee/roadcasepod and https://www.roadcasepod.com Or contact Roadcase by email: info@roadcasepod.com Roadcase theme music: "Eugene (Instrumental)" by Waltzer