Jake Thistle

September 25, 2026 · 42 min

Show notes

As this episode drops, our pal Jake Thistle has released his full length label debut album, A Stranger by Design. As always, Jake very graciously gave me an overgenerous amount of his time to chat about the album but also about all the things he’s been up to since we last saw talked. This first part of the episode covers the 2025 Tom Petty Weekend in Gainesville, his experience during his time on American Idol, and how the new album came together.

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the first part of my conversation with Jake Thistle!

You can find "A Stranger by Design" here.

Apple Music : https://music.apple.com/ca/album/a-stranger-by-design/6808386067

Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/album/489tOsGTqiKq8NjLnRuPZL

YouTube Music : https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kPBZCWvH9d7En-EGyLQ9NYUhSZhHhS7jc

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Producer: Kevin Brown