JIM JAMES On My Morning Jacket’s New Album and Travel Stories from Alabama to Florida

Happy New Year Tripsters! For the first episode of 2026, Seth and Josh welcome Jim James to the pod! Jim James is the frontman for the band “My Morning Jacket,” and their new album “Is” released in 2025. Jim talks all about growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, his fear of Astronauts and Spaceships in the water from a trip through Alabama, what it was like trying to make his first album, his parents support through the years, and so much more! Watch more Family Trips episodes:    • Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers   ------------------------- 00:00 Introduction with Seth and Josh 04:28 Holiday Party and Late Night Show 08:02 Music and Friendship 19:22 Family Trips and Childhood Memories 32:48 Childhood Fear of Spaceships in Water 34:03 Panama City Beach Memories 35:19 Donut Nostalgia 38:37 Early Touring Days with My Morning Jacket 44:36 International Breakthrough in Holland 52:49 Touring and Personal Experiences in Japan 56:35 Family Support and Recognition 01:00:57 Meeting Levon Helm 01:02:49 Speed Round Questions 01:03:37 Selling Louisville 01:04:47 Grand Canyon Experience 01:06:03 Conclusion and Farewell ------------------------- Support our sponsors: Shipt Download the app or order now at Shipt dot com Fitbod Join Fitbod today to get your personalized workout plan. Get 25% off your subscription or try the app FREE for seven days at https://Fitbod.me/trips Laundry Sauce Make laundry day the best day of the week! Get 20% off your entire order @LaundrySauce with code TRIPS at https://laundrysauce.com/trips #laundrysaucepod ------------------------- Family Trips is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Theme song written and performed by Jeff Tweedy. ------------------------- About the Show: Lifelong brothers Seth Meyers and Josh Meyers ask guests to relive childhood memories, unforgettable family trips, and other disasters! New Episodes of Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers are available every Tuesday. ------------------------- Executive Producers: Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Natalie Holysz Creative Producer: Sam Skelton Coordinating Producer: Derek Johnson Video Editor: Josh Windisch Mix & Master: Josh Windisch Episode Artwork: Analise Jorgensen #familytrips #sethmeyers #joshmeyers