Media Room Live! With Thomm Jutz

I recorded this interview with Thomm Jutz on Tuesday (May 19, 2026). He was in The Hague (Netherlands) and I was in Buffalo, mourning a gut-wrenching, Game 7, overtime Sabres loss against the Montreal Canadiens. We talked about how a European television appearance by Bobby Bare (above) inspired a boy from the German Black Forest to become one of the most important American Roots songwriters of our time.We also talked about refusing to submit to despair in dark political times, Jungian psychology, the art of Max Beckmann, and more.As always, you can listen to Media Room Live! as a podcast on Substack or Apple Podcasts.I’ve been a fan of Thomm’s music for some time and I am enjoying his new album Ring-A-Bellin. Listen to “Settle Me Down,” above.Media Room Live! With Aaron IrwinJoin me next week, Thursday, May 28, for my interview with saxophonist Aaron Irwin. Details to follow, as Aaron is on the road right now. A Spark CD came in the mail just prior to its March 6, 2026 release and has since been on heavy rotation in my car. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mediaroom.substack.com/subscribe