Net Positive with John Crist This Isn't Your Group Chat (w/ Jared Mullins)
Mar 1, 2023
Jared Mullins, Nashville-based singer-songwriter behind cuts like 'Thank God,' shares candid stories and career moments. He talks about being legally deaf and how it shapes his music. He recalls bonfire guitar beginnings, writing sessions, the surprise of a hit, touring life, and the pressure to follow up success.
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Deafness Shaped His Music Path
- Jared Mullins revealed he is legally deaf and hears about 60% in his best ear, which shapes his singing and stage presence.
- He learned guitar late in high school, played bonfire songs to meet people, and paid classmates $10 per song to teach him chords.
Bonfire Guitar Was His Pickup Tool
- Jared admitted he used to be the bonfire guitar guy because guitar and songs like 'Friends in Low Places' were the easiest way to meet women.
- He called it the simplest pickup line and said music and humor made him a 'triple threat' socially.
Private Group Chats Don't Translate Online
- John and Jared discussed group-text humor leaking online and how private jokes (like Tiger/Justin Thomas golf banter) explode when posted publicly.
- They compared viral exposure to seeing niche church or local shows go global and cause misunderstandings outside the original group.