In this episode of 'Overeducated and Underemployed,' Bryan Howard takes center stage. A musician and voice actor, Bryan has spent over a decade as the bass player for the band Cracker. The interview begins with Bryan recounting his early musical influences, including Kenny Rogers and his first concert, Prince's 'Purple Rain' tour.

Bryan's musical journey started with a fife and drum corps in fourth grade and transitioned through various instruments, including saxophone and guitar, before he became an accomplished bass player. He shares experiences from his early bands, notably 'Slack Daddy,' and their move to Athens, Georgia, driven by the influence of Kevin Kinney of Drivin N Cryin and the robust local music scene. Post-Slack Daddy, Bryan toured with Kevin Kenney and became a staple in the Athens music community, eventually joining Cracker ...