Jason Schneider
Author and music journalist whose book That Gun in Your Hand examines the history of the song 'Hey Joe' and explores its author Billy Roberts and popular music's history of violence.
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Oct 5, 2023 • 1h 2min
Ep23. Art, A.I. & Immortality: Explore the Human Urge to Create, Transcend Reality, and Express Consciousness with Creativity Squared Writer Jason Schneider
Jason Schneider, a modern-day Renaissance man, discusses art, A.I., and the human urge to create. They explore the concept of immortalizing consciousness through art, the intersection of A.I. and creativity, AI's role in art and job replacement. They critique Descartes' notion of consciousness and share a heartfelt poem. The host emphasizes supporting artists and the benefits of being a premium subscriber.
Oct 11, 2025 • 57min
Jason Schneider, "That Gun in Your Hand: The Strange Saga of Hey Joe' and Popular Music's History of Violence" (Anvil Press, 2025)
In this engaging discussion, Jason Schneider, an author and music journalist, unravels the fascinating history of the song 'Hey Joe' and its elusive creator, Billy Roberts. He explores the song's connections to 19th-century murder ballads and how it evolved from folk roots to rock classic, notably through Jimi Hendrix's iconic version. Schneider also delves into the racial and cultural implications of the song amid the tumult of the 1960s, providing insights into how 'Hey Joe' has continually shaped, and been reshaped by, American music and society.
