A Chat with Grace Pettis
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Music, Curiosity, and Empathy: A Conversation with Grace Pettis
Host Jason English welcomes Grace Pettis to the Curious Goldfish podcast to discuss her music and her journey. Grace shares her story about writing a song as an apology to her best friend, Landon, who came out as gay after high school. The song, named 'Landon', helped rekindle their friendship and has served as a catalyst for conversations about acceptance and understanding. Grace shares her views on representation in music, highlighting the need for more female voices and the exploration of female experiences. The podcast also discusses the TV show Ted Lasso, its depiction of dynamic female characters, and the underlying themes of decency and empathy in the series. Finally, Grace hints at her new record, influenced by personal loss, separation and life after divorce, dedicated especially to those who have been affected by loved ones' struggles with substance abuse.
00:07 Introduction and Songwriting as Therapy
00:54 Welcome to Curious Goldfish
01:31 The Connection with Grace Pettis
02:15 The Inspiration from Ted Lasso
02:40 The Impact of Decency and Empathy
03:22 The Powerful Scene from Ted Lasso
04:18 The Importance of Support and Understanding
05:56 The Church's Approach to Homosexuality
09:08 The Story Behind the Song 'Landon'
12:11 The Power of Apology and Reconnection
22:02 The Importance of Women's Voices in Music
26:32 The Upcoming Album and Final Thoughts
29:40 Grace Pettis' Performance
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