There are unique podcasts and then there is Bear and a Banjo.
Bear and a Banjo is a first-of-its-kind revelation for music fans that centers around the unlikely musical paring of Bear, played by Jason “Poo Bear” Boyd, and Banjo, voiced by “Jingle Jared” Gutstadt of Jingle Punks fame. Bear is a mysterious black man who uses his powerful voice to change hearts, mind, and history while Banjo maintains his role as a mischievous white guitar player. The two span time — from the 1930s through 1970s — always landing at an influential moment that can shape the modern world.
Its most recent episode includes a Zac Brown remix of “Can You Hear Me Now,” which can be heard above.
Brown told American Songwriter that he thinks the show is taking the podcast medium to another level.
“I love how ‘Banjo and Bear’ is using Podcasting to bring musical storytelling to life,” he said. “It’s such a unique idea and the music they are making is incredible. Working with Poo Bear and…
