
New Slang
New Slang is an interview-based podcast hosted by music journalist Thomas Mooney. It's mostly hour-long conversations with singer-songwriters, musicians, and bands within the Americana, country, folk, and rock realms. We discuss influences, albums, songwriting, and all things within that artist's life. Thomas Mooney has been published in the likes of Texas Monthly, Rolling Stone Country, & more.
Podcasting since 2016 • 221 episodes
New Slang
Latest Episodes
The Neon Eon: 010 BJ Barham of American Aquarium
On Episode 11, we're joined by our first present-day and new artist, BJ Barham, the lead vocalist and chief lyricist of American Aquarium. The North Carolina-based Barham and AA released a surprise album today--the aptly titled Slappers, Ba...
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Season 8
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Episode 221
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1:07:34

The Neon Eon: 009 Marty Raybon of Shenandoah
On this week's episode of The Neon Eon, we're joined by Marty Raybon of the legendary country band Shenandoah. During this one, we talk about their early Muscle Shoals roots, signing onto a label, touring with the likes of Randy Travis, having ...
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Season 8
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Episode 220
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1:20:56

The Neon Eon: 008 Tracy Lawrence
On this week's episode of The Neon Eon, we're joined by country icon Tracy Lawrence. During this one, we talk about music videos for songs such as "Texas Tornado" and "As Any Fool Can See," find the right outside cuts, the process of cultivatin...
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Season 8
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Episode 219
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36:15

The Neon Eon: 007 Sara Evans
This week on The Neon Eon, I'm joined by country music superstar Sara Evans. We talk about breaking into the industry and forming her sound, embracing her Missouri roots and singing songs about small-town life, writing and/or recording massive ...
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Season 8
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Episode 218
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1:01:33

The Neon Eon: 006 Larry Stewart of Restless Heart
This week on The Neon Eon, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart stops by to talk about the band's '80s roots, their quick rise in country music, Restless Heart's longevity and consistency all these years later, their string of #1 hits, why radio hel...
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Season 8
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Episode 217
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1:05:25
