Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 87
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Gender skew: Neutral
Listener location: USA
Instagram: 7.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
maggie.gourville@prx.org
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Host
John Spong - Music writer and podcast host.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Don Was - Willie Nelson’s Song “across The Borderline,” Producing Nelson’s Music, First Takes, Touring Stories, And Their Personal Relationship.
Buddy “Budrock” Prewitt - “on The Road Again,” Nearly Five Decades Working With Willie Nelson, Touring Life, Willie’s Band And Crew, And Memories From Nelson’s Performances And Events.
Ziggy Marley - Willie Nelson’s “still Is Still Moving To Me,” Nelson’s Universal Appeal, Connections Between Reggae And Country Music, And Shared Musical Influences.
Sarah Jarosz - I’m With Her’s Recording Of Willie Nelson’s “wake Me When It’s Over,” Discovering Nelson’s Music, And The Song’s Appeal To A Younger Generation Of Musicians.
Sara Watkins - I’m With Her’s Recording Of Willie Nelson’s “wake Me When It’s Over,” Discovering Nelson’s Music, And The Song’s Appeal To A Younger Generation Of Musicians.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer on "Bloody Mary Morning"
October 01, 2026
Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer, founding members of 13-time Grammy winners and American musical-and-cultural icons The Chicks, discuss their favorite Willie Nelson song to play together, “Bloody Mary Morning.” That song was, of course, a key track on Willie’s revolutionary 1973 LP Phases and Stages, a concept album depicting a divorce from a wife’s POV on Side 1, and a husband’s on Side 2, and we walk through its songs, paying special attention to Willie’s telling of the woman’s side of the...
Don Was on "Across the Borderline" (On the Pod Again, Vol. 1)
September 09, 2026
In a re-airing of one of OBW’s early greatest hits, legendary producer, bass player, and Blue Note Records president Don Was looks at the title track to one of the best, most important albums of Willie’s career, Across the Borderline. It’s a song Don suggested to Willie in late 1992, when he was essentially auditioning for the production job on Willie’s next album—which he got—and it gets Don thinking on the fragile magic of a perfect first take, what it’s like to go out to dinner with Willie...
Buddy "Budrock" Prewitt on "On the Road Again"
August 26, 2026
As the man who has directed stage lighting at Willie Nelson shows for just under 50 years, Buddy Prewitt—better known in Willie World by the nickname the boss gave him, Budrock the Illuminator—is an absolutely essential member of Willie's famous “band of gypsies.” Fittingly enough, in this episode he focuses on a song that he says tells his own life story, “On the Road Again.” His stories from a half-century with Willie are first-hand, fantastic, and often surreal, starting with the first sho...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with One by Willie?
One by Willie is hosted by John Spong. Its publicly listed email is maggie.gourville@prx.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for One by Willie?
The publicly listed email for One by Willie: maggie.gourville@prx.org.
How many listeners does One by Willie have?
Podseeker estimates One by Willie reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for One by Willie?
One by Willie typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Established recording artists, Grammy-winning or otherwise acclaimed musicians, record producers, music executives, longtime Willie Nelson collaborators, and touring or production insiders with direct knowledge of Nelson’s career and music. Common among recent guests: Grammy Awards or comparable major music honors; Landmark recordings or acclaimed performing careers; Production credits on notable albums or songs. Recent guests include Don Was, Buddy “Budrock” Prewitt, and Ziggy Marley.
How hard is it to get booked on One by Willie?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does One by Willie cover?
Recent episodes cover Music, Country Music, Willie Nelson, Songwriting, and Roots Music. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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