Joe Rogan Experience #2085 - Charles Wesley Godwin

Charles Wesley Godwin is a country/folk musician. His newest album is "Family Ties." www.charleswgodwin.com

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Jun 27, 20242h 27mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: June 27, 2024
Duration: 2h 27m
Channel: The Joe Rogan Experience
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Charles Wesley Godwin is a country/folk musician. His newest album is "Family Ties." www.charleswgodwin.com

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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, featuring Narrator and Narrator, Joe Rogan Experience #2085 - Charles Wesley Godwin explores charles Wesley Godwin on risk, resilience, creativity, and small-town roots Joe Rogan talks with country artist Charles Wesley Godwin about his unconventional path into music, from late-blooming singer-songwriter to near financial collapse and eventual breakout success. They explore the decline of small industrial and mining towns, the opioid crisis, and how economic collapse reshapes communities and families. A large portion of the conversation centers on the creative process—treating songwriting and stand-up like a job, battling self-doubt, and rejecting jealousy in favor of inspiration from others’ success. They also veer into broader cultural issues: media distrust after COVID, U.S. border and drug policy, global coal use and climate narratives, and how faith, family, and hometown roots keep Godwin grounded despite life on the road.

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