Kyle Thomas is recording artist "KING TUFF", also known for being a member of the band "WITCH" and for his original freak folk project "FEATHERS". Jaymee feels Kyle's most recent album "SMALLTOWN STARDUST" (Sub Pop) is a masterpiece, a deeply spiritual album that isn't sneaking in religious messages or mantras; it's a call to return to the magic and simplicity of art creation, nature and friendship. Jaymee and Kyle become fast friends in this episode, which is rank with laughter, amazing album recommendations, fun stories about his friendships with Josh Tillman (Father John Misty), J. Mascis, Devendra Banhart, Tim Heidecker, and what it was like recently being joined onstage by their hero Ringo Starr. KING TUFF WEB: https://kingtuffworld.net/ LOVE IS THE AUTHOR PODCAST: produced, edited and hosted by Jaymee Carpenter. INSTAGRAM: @loveistheauthor + @unconventionalgardener + @kingtuffy BOOK MENTORSHIP SESSIONS w/ JAYMEE or LACEE!  email: [email protected]