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The Hook with Johni & Jess

Jess Ellett, Johni Baird

Booking Overview

Interview podcast focused on the personal origin stories, creative processes, and career journeys of musicians, artists, entertainers, and other independent creatives, with regular external guests. PR agencies could credibly pitch emerging or established musicians, bands, filmmakers, producers, and creative entrepreneurs with distinctive turning-point stories, new projects, or meaningful career experiences; booking difficulty appears low.

Metrics

Episodes: 24

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 11 subscribers

Instagram: 750 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jessica@rivercityconsulting.com

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Host

Jess Ellett - Co-host of a podcast featuring candid conversations with musicians, artists, entertainers, and creatives about the experiences that shaped their work.

Johni Baird - Co-host of a podcast featuring candid conversations with musicians, artists, entertainers, and creatives about the experiences that shaped their work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Musicians, bands, singer-songwriters, filmmakers, producers, and other independent creatives with a distinctive personal journey, an active project, meaningful career milestone, or behind-the-scenes perspective on their craft.
Required Achievements:  
Released music or an upcoming album, Performed at notable venues or festivals, Built an independent creative project or company, Produced, directed, or completed an independent film, Developed a distinctive career story or creative initiative

Recent Guest Discussions

Gary Green - His Path Into Harmonica Performance, Major Stages And Collaborations, Music-industry Experiences, Cultural Exchange, Sound Engineering, And The Relationship Between Performers And Audiences.

Tyson Leamon - Faith, Family, Addiction Recovery, Songwriting, Music As A Healing Process, Authenticity, Independent Music Opportunities, And His Upcoming Album.

The Lonely Teardrops - The Band's Origins And Evolution, Songwriting, Visual Presentation, Live Performance, Touring, Creative Chemistry, And Band Dynamics.

Four Thirty Four (434) - The Band's Reunion, Songwriting, Personal Loss, Life On The Road, Independent Music, Live Shows, And Connection With Audiences.

Josh Pavlock - Independent Filmmaking, Casting, Directing, Editing, Film-festival Submissions, Creative Collaboration, Producing A Feature On A Limited Budget, And Pursuing Ambitious Creative Projects.

Recent Topics

Music, Songwriting, Filmmaking, Performing Arts, Independent Artists

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Hook with Johni & Jess
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Grayson Walsh: From Virginia Roots to the Nashville Dream

October 07, 2026

Send Johni & Jess a textVirginia roots. Nashville dreams. And a bass-baritone voice made for country music.At just 26, Grayson Walsh is building his place in Nashville with a sound that blends traditional country storytelling, neon-bar energy and a little cinematic heartbreak. Raised in Glen Allen, Virginia, Grayson went from singing in choir to performing with JMU’s Exit 245, studying opera, writing his own music and eventually packing up for Music City to chase the career he knew he wan...

Mark Damon of The Pretty Reckless: Behind the Bass

October 01, 2026

Send Johni & Jess a textFrom dive bars to stadiums packed with 100,000 fans, Mark Damon has lived just about every version of the musician's life.This week on The Hook with Johni & Jess, we're joined by Mark Damon of The Pretty Reckless for an unforgettable conversation about life on the road, the evolution of the band, and what it's like sharing the stage with some of rock's biggest legends.Mark takes us behind the scenes of touring with AC/DC, opening for The Rol...

Coming to Richmond: RIFF 2026 + The Launch of Lightmakers with Heather Waters

September 15, 2026

Send Johni & Jess a textWhat happens when film, music and storytelling become more than entertainment — and start bringing people together?This week on The Hook, Johni and Jess sit down with Heather Waters, Founder and Producer of the Richmond International Film Festival (RIFF), as the festival celebrates its 15th anniversary September 22–27.Heather takes us inside the incredible story of RIFF — from launching the festival just one week after moving to Richmond to building it into an inte...

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Hook with Johni & Jess
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How do I get in touch with The Hook with Johni & Jess?

The Hook with Johni & Jess is hosted by Jess Ellett and Johni Baird. Its publicly listed email is jessica@rivercityconsulting.com. 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 The Hook with Johni & Jess?

The publicly listed email for The Hook with Johni & Jess: jessica@rivercityconsulting.com.

How many listeners does The Hook with Johni & Jess have?

Podseeker estimates The Hook with Johni & Jess reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Hook with Johni & Jess?

The Hook with Johni & Jess typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Musicians, bands, singer-songwriters, filmmakers, producers, and other independent creatives with a distinctive personal journey, an active project, meaningful career milestone, or behind-the-scenes perspective on their craft. Common among recent guests: Released music or an upcoming album; Performed at notable venues or festivals; Built an independent creative project or company. Recent guests include Gary Green, Tyson Leamon, and The Lonely Teardrops.

How hard is it to get booked on The Hook with Johni & Jess?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does The Hook with Johni & Jess cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Songwriting, Filmmaking, Performing Arts, and Independent Artists. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

jessica@rivercityconsulting.com

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