After Load Out

After a three-week layoff, Josh and Bryan are back to break down The Vegabonds’ first show with their new frontman, WrestleMania party chaos, Stagecoach, and the Live Nation lawsuit. Then Fort Worth singer-songwriter Grady Spencer joins the show to talk his career, songwriting, and now joining forces The Vegabonds. ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, an...

Opening Day chaos, Vegabonds updates, and our 90s Alt-Rock bracket (with Slash breaking a tie) before Bronson joins to talk building The Filthy Heathens, life on the road, their single Diamonds In The Rough, and a tequila-fueled run-in with law enforcement. ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, and unfiltered extras https://www.patreon.com/AfterLoadOut Di...

Josh and Bryan break down Live Nation heading back to trial and what it could mean for the live business, dig into Spotify’s Loud & Clear report and artist payouts, and talk Jelly Roll joining the Grand Ole Opry. Plus, a little sports talk to round things out. ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, and unfiltered extras https://www.patreon.com/AfterLoa...

Josh and Bryan talk about not letting work get in the way of what matters most—spending time with family—plus the Live Nation/DOJ settlement and Signal Fire Agency’s newest client. Then Nigel Dupree joins the show to share stories of growing up on a tour bus, touring in his own and others’ bands, teching for major artists, and launching his new project Nigel Dupree & The Heat as rock-n-roll st...

Josh and Bryan react to the violent tragedy in Cincinnati and talk about how moments like that impact the live music community, plus recap a fun Friday night catching a gritty small-club rock show. Then they sit down with Sterling Elza to talk about how he got his start, life on the road, expanding his touring beyond Texas, and the release of his new EP Bag Of Bones dropping March 5 — along with a...

USA Hockey wins Olympic gold and we kick things off fired up before diving into Live Nation’s massive annual financial report and what it really means for artists and the live music business. Then we’re joined by Drew Eades of Unbroken Circle Music Festival and Rock The Rind to break down this year’s Unbroken Circle lineup and talk booking philosophy, building real festival community, and how to m...

Josh and Bryan recap a wildly competitive Valentine’s double date, debate the 90s One-Hit Wonder bracket ahead of its March lock, and run through NIVA’s Live List before Kevin Couch joins to talk touring, talent buying, and the headlines surrounding his Kennedy Center departure. ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, and unfiltered extras https://www.patre...

Bryan and Josh catch up on the latest music industry headlines, swap takes on the Super Bowl and the Olympic Games, and then go all the way down the rabbit hole with a full breakdown of their 90s Alt-Rock 1 Hit Wonder bracket — debates, snubs, and a few passionate defenses along the way. No guest this week, just classic After Load Out banter. ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonu...

Bryan and Josh are still dealing with Nashville ice and power outages, break down what they loved (and hated) from this year’s Grammy Awards, then welcome Jon Hardage, President of More Music Group, to talk life as a talent buyer booking clubs, colleges, and major festivals — including Atlanta’s Sweetwater 420 Fest. ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, a...

Bryan and Josh brave a Nashville ice storm, swap wild weather-on-tour stories, stir up more 90s alt-rock one-hit-wonder bracket chaos, then sit down with Dustin Kennedy to talk building North Springs Music Festival from the ground up — with a little old-school wrestling thrown in for good measure. ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, and unfiltered extra...

Josh and Bryan open with sports and Spotify talk, continue the 90s alt-rock one-hit-wonder bracket chaos, before Jay Proulx of The Shed Smokehouse & Juke Joint joins to talk about the history of The Shed, how it became a must-play room, what he looks for when booking new acts, and what’s next. ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, and unfiltered extra...

We’re back. After a month-long holiday break, Bryan and Josh kick off 2026 with a no-guest, full-chaos catch-up episode. We recap our holidays and the first-ever After Load Out Ugly Christmas Sweater Bar Crawl in Nashville , address a TikTok hater who’s officially become the show’s new mascot, and introduce a brand-new segment: a bracket to crown the greatest 90s Alt-Rock One-Hit Wonder . --------...

Josh & Bryan talk college football, 50 Cent’s new Diddy documentary, and more. Then Jonathan Tyler joins the show to dive into his rise onto a major label, the wild ride that followed, and where his path as an artist and producer is taking him now. JONTHAN TYLER https://www.jonathantylermusic.com ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, and unfiltered ex...

THIS EPISODE Adam Hood stops by to talk about the long road to his publishing deal, landing cuts with Miranda Lambert, Riley Green, Muscadine Bloodline and more, earning respect of his peers as an artist and a songwriter, and — of course — Auburn Tigers football. ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, and unfiltered extras https://www.patreon.com/AfterLoad...

THIS EPISODE Two decades in, BJ Barham has seen every version of the road — the grind, the growth, the payoff, and everything he had to learn the hard way. We talk about building a real career without shortcuts, balancing family with touring, and the absolutely hilarious story from his first Nashville show… complete with a band who desperately wished they were GWAR. ----------------- SUPPORT AFTER...

SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, and unfiltered extras https://www.patreon.com/AfterLoadOut Discord - Join the After Load Out Stagehands https://discord.gg/f4EucpaR ----------------- THIS EPISODE No guest this week — just Josh and Bryan pulling back the curtain on how two very different paths led to the same circus. From Bryan’s first gigs behind the kit to Josh’s ear...

SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, and unfiltered extras https://www.patreon.com/AfterLoadOut Discord - Join the After Load Out Stagehands https://discord.gg/f4EucpaR ----------------- THIS EPISODE Josh and Bryan kick things off with a rundown of this year’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Grammy nominations, and more — before being joined live from the...

SUPPORT AFTER LOAD OUT Patreon - Bonus episodes, early access, and unfiltered extras https://www.patreon.com/AfterLoadOut Discord - Join the After Load Out Stagehands https://discord.gg/f4EucpaR ------------------------------ THIS EPISODE Josh and Bryan kick off the first episode talking touring life, sports, and a new venue in Nashville. They’re joined by Native American country artist Blaine Bai...