366 - Johnny Cash - American Recordings - Jeff Ross

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EPISODE SUMMARY:

Johnny Cash has put out almost 100 albums, so to have an album as a favorite means you really have to do your research. 1994's "American Recordings" (Produced by Rick Rubin) was a late in his career album for Johnny Cash, but also one that reintroduced him to a global audience. One such fan is comedian and actor Jeff Ross, who would listen to Johnny Cash while growing up in his parents house in New Jersey up as a blue collar Jew. Johnny Cash and Jeff Ross have both performed in front of inmates who are serving time. Johnny's Live at Folsom Prison is still a few records away, so until then feel free to stream "Jeff Ross Roasts Criminals: Live From Brazos County Jail" on Paramount Plus.

SHOW NOTES:

01:00 - Intro
7:20 - Where did it start with Johnny Cash?
10:08 - Have you ever pulled from Johnny Cash when it comes to roasting?
15:35 - The story so far
22:23 - Talking about death and loss family and friends
29:00 - Listening to this record stoned
31:40 - First Track
34:02 - “Is humor a defense against life?”
44:00 - War and Patriotism
48:35 - The weirdest places Jeff has done live comedy
55:00 - Johnny Cash making music for Jewish people
1:02:00 - Jeff wanting to roast Johnny Cash
1:05:00 - Facts!
1:13:00 - Lightning round

Check out the music history of this album here.

ALBUM STREAM - JOHNNY CASH

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