{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Michael Johnathon: Calling Us Home to the Front Porch Again","description":" Folksinger Michael Johnathon tells his life story and calls us to reclaim the soul of American music: the spirit of the front porch. He reflects on Pete Seeger\u2019s belief that the audience is the true star and warns that today\u2019s world of commercial music has lost its soul. From his Walden\u2011like years in Mousie, KY to founding WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, he champions community, simplicity and the power of shared songs. He contrasts the inclusive front\u2011porch stage with the isolating commercial stage. He celebrates the brilliance of WoodSongs Kids and reminds us that love \u2014 not money \u2014 is the greatest transaction of the arts. His message is clear: America needs our front\u2011porch soul restored. ","author_name":"Grace, Grit &amp; Hope","author_url":"https:\/\/sites.libsyn.com\/492851","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40272530\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/199094265"}