Country/Folk/Americana Episodes
Opening Day Double Header (feat. Aaron Chewning and Matthew Kaminski) - Episode 909
March 30, 2022
YES, it's baseball season once again, and we're celebrating in style with not one, but TWO of our favorite baseball-related creators, social media legend Aaron Chewning and Atlanta Braves organist Matthew Kaminski ! We're fu…
Greatest Love Story (w Brandon Lancaster of Lanco) - Episode 902
Feb. 9, 2022
Valentine's Day calls for a great love song, and they don't come much better than Lanco's #1 smash "Greatest Love Story." Frontman and eponym Brandon Lancaster joins us, and the conversation starts off with some fascinating …
Family (w Drew Holcomb) - Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors
Aug. 18, 2021
Pre-save Rob's new EP "Also-Ran Bluesman" and stream the new single, "Wheelhouse!" -- You gotta love em, right? "Family" is the song and topic this week, and one of the the top dogs of the Americana scene, Drew Holcomb, stop…
"Need You Now" (w Dave Haywood of Lady A) - Episode 801
Aug. 11, 2021
Season 8 begins with a BIG BANG --Lady A's Dave Haywood joins us to talk about all things Lady A, and we go in-depth (maybe a little too in-depth) on their absolute SMASH hit "Need You Now." Also: The Ruth's Chris and White …
Wild Thing [from "Major League"] (The Troggs) w/Chip Taylor
May 19, 2021
One of the all-time great rock songs PERIOD is one of the great movie songs PERIOD. Movie Month continues with our favorite jam from Major League, and an interview with the man behind the song, writer and Americana artist Ch…
"One More Day" (Diamond Rio) w/Bobby Tomberlin
Nov. 18, 2020
Get yer tissues ready. This week we feature a modern country classic that is indelibly linked to a couple of tragic events, and has been part of many people's stories of love, heartache, and healing. But of course we keep it…
American Pie (w/Don McLean) - Episode 613
Nov. 11, 2020
An absolutely iconic piece of art, "American Pie" is one of the greatest single songs in pop music history. And we've got the man behind it, the brilliant Don McLean, to chat with us on the show! In this episode: - “It’s as …
Hooked on a Feeling (w/BJ Thomas) - Episode 611
Oct. 28, 2020
BJ Thomas is a big deal. Multiple Grammys, Oscar winner, you name it he's done it. Plus he's like super handsome. In this episode we break down one of his many signature hits, plus: - Sweetest candies by volume - Turns out i…
I'll Still Be Loving You (w Larry Stewart of Restless Heart) - Episode 603
Sept. 2, 2020
Restless Heart was a country music sensation, but they weren't always beloved by the powers-that-be. We'll talk about it with frontman Larry Stewart in a very fun interview episode centered around their beautiful, classic lo…
Show the Way (w/ David Wilcox Interview) - Episode 519
June 10, 2020
The penultimate episode of Season Five hits us right in the middle of the feels with one of our all-time favorite songs, and one that couldn't be more relevant for the moment in which we find ourselves. "Show the Way" by Dav…
Cat's in the Cradle (Harry Chapin) - Episode 515
May 13, 2020
The storyteller's storyteller give us the ultimate song about fathers and sons. Grab your tissues for Harry Chapin's "Cat's in the Cradle." In this episode: - One of the most charitable artist-activists of all time - The tra…
A Special 100th Episode with Dave Barnes (Valentine's Day 2020)
Feb. 14, 2020
Happy Valentine's Day! We’re celebrating 100 episodes with a very special in-studio guest: artist and songwriter extraordinaire Dave Barnes! We had the privilege to pick the brain of one of modern Country and Christian music…
Ring of Fire (Johnny Cash) - Episode 501
Feb. 7, 2020
Season 5 kicks off with a true American icon: the Man in Black, Johnny Cash, and his signature song. We'll walk you through Johnny's story, including the writing of the song by June Carter Cash (well, probably) and Merle Kil…
Islands in the Stream (Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers) - Episode 414
Oct. 18, 2019
It's our 2 year anniversary, and what better song to celebrate our love for each other and for you than the stylings of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, written by everyone's favorite BeeGee, Barry Gibb! Come join us in a warm…
Centerfield (John Fogerty) - Episode 313
March 29, 2019
Baseball season is here, and we feel like celebrating! We're ready to put on the cleats and the eye-black, hit the turf and, well, probably pop up to the shortstop, but still. Baseball is back! Get the season started right w…