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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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Episodes
  • Episode 8 - The Jordanaires, Rod McKuen, Laura Nyro

    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

    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
  • Episode 6 - Roky Erickson, Ruthann Friedman, Alex Chilton

    Episode 6 - Roky Erickson, Ruthann Friedman, Alex Chilton
    Mar 19 2026

    Ben and friends pay a visit to Roky Erickson and assist with an important mission.

    Meet Ruthann Friedman, author of one of the biggest pop hits of the 1960s, and that’s only the tip of the iceberg.

    Ben remembers the colorful Alex Chilton, one of his close friends and frequent collaborators. For photos, a playlist, and more: Visit the Episode 6 Webpage →

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    39 mins
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