Straight From The Hat With Ben Vaughn
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<p class="sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn">He’s had a career filled with twists and turns as a performer, songwriter, composer for film and TV, and record producer. For Ben Vaughn, the best part of the journey has been the colorful characters he’s encountered along the way. His friend Laura Pochodylo, who works for Sun Records in Nashville, wrote the names of those characters down and placed them in a hat. Each episode, she’ll select several names at random and let Ben relive the stories—no pre-planning, no filter—just telling it like it was, straight from the hat.</p>
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1/7/2026
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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
Episode 14: Jerry Lee Lewis, Gamble & Huff, Reggie Young, Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon
Host Ben Vaughn shares stories of Jerry Lee Lewis, Gamble & Huff, Reggie Young, and Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon during his travels.
June 25, 2026
Episode 13 - Ringo Starr, Dee Dee Sharp, Bob Lind, Sonny Bono
Host Ben Vaughn interviews Ringo Starr, Dee Dee Sharp, Bob Lind, and Sonny Bono about their unique musical journeys and unexpected studio encounters.
June 11, 2026
Episode 12: Los Straitjackets, Johnny Otis, Charlie Gracie, Marshall Crenshaw
Host Ben Vaughn interviews Los Straitjackets, Johnny Otis, Charlie Gracie, and Marshall Crenshaw, exploring musical inspirations and songwriting breakthroughs.
15 total episodes available with 4 transcripts
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- What is Straight From The Hat With Ben Vaughn?
<p class="sqsrte-large preFade fadeIn">He’s had a career filled with twists and turns as a performer, songwriter, composer for film and TV, and record producer. For Ben Vaughn, the best part of the journey has been the colorful characters he’s encountered along the way. His friend Laura Pochodylo, who works for Sun Records in Nashville, wrote the names of those characters down and placed them in a hat. Each episode, she’ll select several names at random and let Ben relive the stories—no pre-planning, no filter—just telling it like it was, straight from the hat.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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