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Straight From The Hat With Ben Vaughn

Straight From The Hat With Ben Vaughn

By: Straight From The Hat
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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.

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  • Episode 9: That '70s Show, Pig Robbins, Allen Ginsberg, Charlie Feathers
    Apr 30 2026

    That 70s Show enlists Ben, his guitar, and his cowbell to build a musical time machine and provide the soundtrack to a well-loved sitcom.

    Country boy Pig Robbins gives his Nashville nod of approval to Ben’s work as a producer.

    In pursuit of knowledge, Ben attends an all-night rap session with Allen Ginsberg, who won’t be the last Beat Generation icon he comes across in his journey.

    Down in Memphis, Ben splits time between the studio and the Waffle House with rockabilly innovator Charlie Feathers. For photos, a playlist, and more: Visit the Episode 9 Webpage →

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    48 mins
  • Episode 8 - The Jordanaires, Rod McKuen, Laura Nyro
    Apr 16 2026

    Ben recalls the explosive experience of working with legendary country vocal group The Jordanaires.

    Take a deep breath and listen to the warm: Ben fondly remembers poet and musician Rod McKuen.

    Ben is in the right place at the right time in an encounter with Laura Nyro.

    Touring in the 1980s can be a grind until you find yourself witnessing the second most famous incident that ever occurred at Kent State. For photos, a playlist, and more: Visit the Episode 8 Webpage →

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    36 mins
  • Episode 7 - Norma Tanega, Roy Head, Arthur Alexander
    Apr 2 2026

    Learn about Norma Tanega and the story behind one of the oddest hit records of the 1960s. Down in New Orleans, Ben meets up with rockabilly wild man Roy Head. Ben tells the poignant tale of his collaboration with the inimitable Arthur Alexander.

    For photos, an interview with Norma, and more: Visit the Episode 7 Webpage →

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    40 mins
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