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In very rare fashion on this podcast, today's episode features someone I've known of and respected for many many years but had never met prior to our conversation. Pete is a legend and it was such an honor to have him on the show! We get into growing up on the border, the early days and meeting Selena, his first experience in the studio, Spanish lyric translation, Flaco Jimenez and the col...

Our second live podcast from 8750' Festival in Red River, NM is with someone I've known in passing and respected for many years, but it was a pleasure getting to know Kevin and hear his stories in more detail! We talked about Kevin’s roots, the new Uncle Lucius album, hitting the Austin music scene at a magical time, Texas vs Nashville, touring without a trailer, having awesome kids, Spoti...

Finally got to catch up with mi amigo JT in the coolest speakeasy in Gruene, TX (Shoutout Gruene Grove!). He may be the busiest man alive and we talk about recalibrating, artificial streaming and playlists, JT’s latest album and the artwork, the Austin music scene making a comeback, copy/paste and predictable songwriting, authenticity, Japan, being a premium hang, having multiple producers on one...

My biggest inspiration!! Sunny Sweeney is a friend, a cheerleader and a world-renowned talent and I was so excited to finally have her on the podcast up in Red River, NM at 8750' Festival! We cover every from feet finder, bossing, blackmailing Randy Rogers, not being able to be mean in this scene, cutting loose and doing cartwheels, tour van nightmares, backing up the trailer, taking time for...

Uncle Kevin! We've been talking about this since before the podcast started over three years ago and FINALLY made it happen! Kevin is a brilliant, talented and hilarious human, as well as a country music legend. We dive right in and cover so many things like real estate, being a grandpa, wearing hats, 4 million + miles on the road, why he uses a straight mic stand, not getting to retire, getti...

Eric Raines is a prominent name in Texas Country music, not only for being one of our favorite radio DJ's, but also an incredible drummer! In this episode we discuss emotional support animals, hearing your own voice, cursing on live radio, Eric’s journey in music, Playing drums for Charlie Daniels, being fashionable, tough interviews, giving everyone a chance, having a heart attack, and so muc...

Isaac is one of my favorite hangs AND singers in the Texas scene and it was great catching up with him on the podcast! We discuss minimalism, playing Gruene Hall, being choosey, the early days and no regrets, getting to New Braunfels early, working with the Yellow Dog team, crowdfunding, vinyl records (shout out Hand Drawn!) and his brand new album “The Brush Country Tapes”. Enjoy! Find Isaac'...

Mattson Rainer is a true visionary and cultivator of talent. He's built one of the most recognizable American radio brands in the nation with KNBT in New Braunfels, TX and he's been a champion of me and my musical friends over the years! In this episode we talk about the evolution of New Braunfels, getting into radio, radio voices, meeting the legends, The Willie Door, Roots & Branches...

My friend and new neighbor Graycie York joins us on the porch for this episode of the pod! Graycie is an incredible singer, songwriter and performer and now is a full time member of Cross Canadian Ragweed! We get into being star-struck, acid reflux, living alone, joining forces with Cody Canada, forming bonds with women, singing faces, handling insults, building the right team, songwriting account...

Andrea Magee is an Austin, TX transplant that quickly made her mark on the Austin music scene and is cementing herself as an must-see act in the live music capitol of the world. With a unique style and presence, Andrea has a live performance you simply can't afford to miss. In this episode, we get into many things like the drum that she plays (the Boron), the inner clock, men who can dance, Sh...

Michael Moad is one of the most loved figures in the Texas music scene as well as the bass player for William Beckmann. We talk about many things in this episode like artist management, surviving the early days, road doggin’ stories, artists supporting artists and loving the business more than it loves you. Enjoy! To stay up to date with Michael, follow him on Instagram at @michaelmoad Thanks to o...

Brian is not only one of the nicest humans on planet earth, but also a hit songwriter in Texas, a startup co-founder and a father extraordinaire! We talk about doing music for fun, being Bri’s favorite songwriter, publishing deals, douchey (but important) powerpoints, creating a startup that puts money in artists pocket, financial splits in the music industry, where songs come from and so much mor...

This one has been a loooon time coming! I talk about her more than anyone else (except maybe Paul) on this podcast and you all finally get to know her and love her! Rachel Loy is not only my producer, but one of my closest friends and probably the most talented person I know. She is a mother, musician, producer, startup co-founder and so much more! We talk about colonoscopies and cancer, deciding...

Today's episode features a married duo of country music road warriors! The Waymores are Kira Annalise and Willie Heath Neal and based in Atlanta, GA. We get into highway souvenirs, brain surgery, Ford E-350’s, being married on the road, co-writing, duets and vocal ranges, trying too hard and how to tour in 2026. Their new album "The Knot" is out now! Find The Waymores music, tour dates...

I've known Rich O Toole for over 15 years and the dude has been through a whirlwind in his career. We get real in this conversation, talking about the party days, playing sober, panic attacks and professionalism along with lighter topics like dating yelp reviews, time-piece records, Meta Ads and Rich’s apps!  Find Aaron's music, tour dates and merch at https://richotoole.com/ Thanks to our...

My new friend and international man of mystery, Colt Wayne Keeney is today's guest on the pod! We talk about living in Terlingua, New Mexico hype, keeping up with life, building a solo career after band life, crazy adventures and how they inspire songwriting, his awesome music video and so much more! Keep up with Colt on Instagram at @coltwaynemusic Thanks to our sponsors for this episode,  De...

On today's pod I sit down with my new friend Aaron Behren's! He's most known for being half of the Austin based dance rock ground, Ghostland Observatory but he's got a new solo project in the works! We talk about being surrounded by women, creating an image, playing ACL Festival, sustaining a career for 20+ years, release strategies, Austin in the early 2000’s and the legendary Sax...

In my final live episode from The MusicFest at Steamboat 2026, I catch up with one of my oldest friends in the biz. Texas Country troubadour and legend, Josh Ward and I talk about being friends for 15 years, touring in a bus, commanding a room, his new record and why it took so long, being home as a full time musician, holding your band to the highest standard and soooo much more. Find Josh's...

A true Texas music legend and good friend, Cory Morrow along with one of the best guitar players I know, John Carroll join me live from the mountain at The MusicFest at Steamboat 2026. We get into driving fast, getting older, The Zone Recording Studio, molding your own sound, the Nashville Sucks era, Cory’s band, writing with Dean Dillon and much more! Find Cory's music, tour dates and merch a...

On episode TWO live from The MusicFest at Steamboat, I got to talk to my new friend, dog lover and hit songwriter, Susan Gibson. We cover a lot of ground talking about publishing checks, songwriting accountability, personal and specific lyrics and even kicking raccoons. Find Susan's music, tour dates and merch at  https://www.susangibson.com/ Thanks to our sponsors for this episode,  Deep Ellu...

On our first of four LIVE PODS from The MusicFest at Steamboat, we get to talk with Texas's own rising rockstar, Shelby Stone! We talk about how to sing correctly, the struggles of being a female artist, playing at Billy Bob’s, unique release strategies and the swinging pendulum in the music industry. Find Shelby's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.theshelbystone.com/ Thanks to ou...

We've been trying to have this conversation for a loooong time and it finally happened with my new friend, Nate Burnham! We talk about what makes trucks cool, the history of rodeoing, songwriting retreats, Wire Road Studio and Nate’s first record, Jiu Jitsu, transitioning from athlete to musician, being from Utah and SO much more! Enjoy! Find Nate's music, tour dates and merch at https://w...

You guys listened to my year end message in 2024 more than any other podcast we released, so we're going to make it an annual thing! We've seen lots of gigantic changes and shifts in music and in the world in general this year, and I hope you're all making it through with strength and gratitude! Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, The Music Fest at Steamboat and CH Lonestar Promo!...

Rashelle Stetman is a professional artist specializing in graphite illustration as well as tattooing. She's a van-lifer and one of the coolest people I know. We get into the hilarious story of how we met, the IG game, working at night, running and scaling a business, creating authentic content, building a team, clients with bad intentions, setting prices even NFTs. Enjoy! Find Rashelle's w...

Today on the pod I get to catch up with my friend, the Texas country legend and tequila connoisseur, Jon Wolfe. I learn a bunch of new details about Jon’s beginnings and we also getting into the making of the “Barstool Therapy” music video, authenticity, touring smarter, finding the right producer and his very own Juan Lobo Tequila. Find Jon's music, tour dates and merch at https://www.jonwolf...