In this episode of The Songwriting Mind, we hear from Blind John, a character from the forests of Bend, Oregon, created by Silverton, Oregon-based songwriter Jake Prahar. Blind John shares his journey with music, from initially rejecting it to discovering his gift for composing comedic songs. He shares the stories and inspiration behind some of his songs and how his process blends humor and visual storytelling. Original songs in this episode: Cosmic Creations, Long Cut Grizzly, Busch Beer, Marlboro Cigarettes, Buck Nasty