John Neff (Bloodkin, Drive-By Truckers, Japancakes, The Star Room Boys)

In this episode of Overeducated and Underemployed, Feddun interviews John Neff, a versatile musician known for his work with Japancakes, Drive-By Truckers, and several other Athens-based bands. John shares his experiences touring with bands like The Drive-By Truckers, collaborating with noteworthy artists such as Booker T and Betty LeVette, and his extensive discography. He talks about his start in music, the influence of his musical family, and the evolution of the Athens music scene. John also opens up about his health challenges related to tick bites, specifically Alpha-Gal syndrome, and how it has impacted his life and career. The episode concludes with insights into John's current projects and his approach to music, both live and in the studio.https://www.allmusic.com/artist/john-neff-mn0000230416https://darla.com/products/japancakes-lovelesshttps://store.drivebytruckers.com/collections/definitive-decoration-dayhttps://thestarroomboys.bandcamp.com/https://www.bloodkin.net/https://www.instagram.com/slightlyfamoussomebodies/?hl=enhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/expo2026-30-years-of-kindercore-tickets-1975281218297?aff=oddtdtcreatorhttps://www.youtube.com/@OvereducatedUnderemployedTheme Song by Sloan Brothers : http://open.spotify.com/artist/1Z0YyvTetovciEDRoRNudBTitle inspired by Lee Bains III: https://www.thegloryfires.com/www.feddun.net