
Jonathan Bernstein
Journalist and author who has written for outlets like Rolling Stone and Oxford American and is the author of the biography What Do You Do When You're Lonesome about Justin Townes Earle.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 39min
Bonus: What Do You Do When You're Lonesome (w/ Special Guest: Jonathan Bernstein)
Jonathan Bernstein, journalist and author known for Rolling Stone and Oxford American, discusses his biography of Justin Townes Earle. He talks about the book’s origins, research process, and why Justin’s music and life mattered. Conversations cover Justin’s upbringing, struggles with addiction, musical influences, and how Nashville’s scene shaped his sound.


