In this episode of Perfectly Good Podcast, Jesse Jackson and Sylvan Groth are joined by renowned Dutch filmmaker Bram Van Splunteren. They dive into Bram’s illustrious career, from his beginnings as a music journalist to creating acclaimed music documentaries, including one on John Hiatt. Bram shares memorable experiences, such as interviewing Buddy Killen and capturing the songwriting process at Tree Music. They also discuss the unique connection between John Hiatt and Dutch audiences, as well as the challenges and successes of making music documentaries in the 80s and 90s. Don't miss this nostalgic and insightful conversation filled with stories and music history!

00:00 Introduction to the Perfectly Good Podcast

00:56 Meet the Guest: A Filmmaker's Journey

03:08 Musical Roots and Early Influences

05:59 The Path to Filmmaking

09:41 Creating Iconic Music Documentaries

14:40 Discovering John Hyatt

26:35 Memories of John and Musical Moments

26:42 Exploring the Office Building

27:08 Songwriter Encounters and Basement Discoveries

28:01 Filmmaking Reflections and Audience Reactions

29:37 Country Music and Personal Connections

32:56 John's Interviews and Improvisations

37:08 Dutch Connection and Documentary Reception

40:15 Challenges in Releasing the Documentary

43:41 Final Thoughts and Future Projects

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