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Curious Goldfish PodcastAuthor: Jason English
Launching in 2024, the Curious Goldfish Brand is inspired by two episodes from the First Season of the Apple TV Series Ted Lasso. The Goldfish reference is about the importance of not dwelling on mistakes in life. In an early episode, Ted Lasso, the series namesake asks one of his players after they were badly beaten in a play during training what the happiest animal on earth is. The answer: A Goldfish, because it has a 10-second memory. Lasso encourages the player to forget the mistake and to not let it hinder his mindset. In other words, to Be a Goldfish. The Curious reference is born from another Season 1 episode where Ted finds himself in a dart match at a local Pub with a ruthless Football Club Owner. Lasso references a quote from Walt Whitman to Be Curious, Not Judgmental. So Being a Goldfish is a great start, but curiosity is an undervalued trait in todays world. We dont ask enough questions; we dont inquire enough about each other and about life. So I want people to be Curious Goldfish. The initial premise of the podcast will center around my curiosity about music. I cant sing. I dont play a musical instrument, but I am inspired by artists who are vulnerable enough to put their thoughts down and then share them with the entire world. Im curious about the songwriting process; Im curious about a musicians journey; Im curious about the business of music; Im curious about who or what inspires a sad song, a love song - and everything in between. Though the initial premise is music, we will likely spend time discussing and highlighting all-things Ted Lasso. In its three seasons, it inspired the host in so many ways (work, personal, relationships etc). The musical focus of the Curious Goldfish Podcast will center around up-and-coming artists primarily in rock, roots, folk, Country and Americana genres. Not every aspiring musician will earn 100 million from Spotify streaming like Taylor Swift. Our goal is to shine a light on those artists who have as few as 100 mont Language: en Genres: Music, Music Interviews Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Country Music Hall of Famer Never Won a Single Contest: A Chat with Jimmy Fortune
Monday, 16 March, 2026
Jimmy Fortune on Reinventing After the Statler Brothers, Faith, and Virginia Dreams | Curious GoldfishIn this Curious Goldfish episode, host Jason English interviews Country Music Hall of Famer Jimmy Fortune, reflecting on his early years playing Holiday Inn and Ramada Inn lounge circuits, including a defining moment when an older man urged him not to quit his dream. Fortune recounts joining the Statler Brothers in 1982, the life-changing opportunities that followed, and the challenge of starting over when the group retired in 2002. He discusses nerves and humility in his solo career, mentorship and advice about moving to Nashville, and his latest “American Dreamer” project—a book, CD, and live, no-overdub DVD created with writer Dave Clark to share a raw, chronological story of faith, forgiveness, and resilience through dark seasons and personal loss. The conversation also highlights Fortune’s enduring connection to Virginia and the inspiration behind “Earl’s Song, Virginia Dreams,” which he performs at the end.00:00 Holiday Inn Dream Advice01:13 Podcast Welcome and Guest Intro03:42 Meeting Jimmy Fortune04:46 Statler Brothers Breakthrough05:22 Retirement and Starting Over06:24 A Dream From Dad08:30 Three Career Eras12:12 Going Solo Reality Check14:03 Oak Ridge Boys Nerves16:15 Ramada Inn Circuit Lessons17:48 Never Quit Your Dream21:20 American Dreamer Project22:25 Writing the Book25:29 Live DVD Rough Edges27:38 Virginia Roots and Songs29:26 Virginia Longing30:04 Earl Song Origins30:46 Home Memories Everywhere31:49 Nashville Family33:10 Go To Nashville Advice33:38 Phil Vassar Story35:21 Mentoring The Next36:43 Purpose Over Money37:59 Family And Regrets39:17 God Things And Roots42:50 Forgiveness And Grace44:59 Grief And Hope49:03 Curious About The World53:13 Faith And Free Will54:52 Closing Thanks55:12 Virginia Dreams Performance🎙️ Welcome to Curious Goldfish!Curious Goldfish is a podcast community where music and curiosity come together through meaningful conversations with the music makers of our world. It’s a music podcast about more than music, inspired by Ted Lasso. Hosted by Jason English, each episode dives into the stories, struggles, and inspirations behind some of the most captivating voices in Americana, rock, folk, country, and bluegrass.Whether it’s Grammy winners, rising stars, or undiscovered gems, we explore the creative journey, personal transformation, and the impact of place and purpose on art.📌 Subscribe & Join the Conversation!Hit the subscribe button and don't forget to tap the bell so you never miss an episode.🌐 Website: https://curiousgoldfish.com🪕Redstoolsessions Backyard Listening Room🎧 Listen on Spotify/Apple/All Platforms:📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/curiousgoldfishpodcast📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/thecuriousgoldfish🐦 Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Curiosity_Fish📹 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@curiousgoldfishpodcast🌌 Bluesky: https://curiousgoldfishpod.bsky.social💬 Drop a comment below – who would you love to see featured next?📬 Stay curious – subscribe to our newsletter!Don’t miss exclusive artist insights, behind-the-scenes stories, and curated playlists. Sign up for Chords of Curiosity at https://curiousgoldfish.com!💼 Support the Show with Our Favorite Tools🎙️ Podcast Hosting via Captivate: https://fas.st/t/JtdpvPX6🌐 Website Powered by PodcastPage.IO: https://podcastpage.io?via=jason38📱 Social Media Made Simple with OnlySocial: https://onlysocial.io/?ref=curiousgoldfish#CuriousGoldfish #AmericanaMusic #SongwriterStories #Podcast #ChordsOfCuriosity #AffiliateLinks
