American Hustle

Send us Fan Mail A career doesn’t survive on hype; it survives on songs. We sit down with veteran songwriter Tommy Connors to map the gritty, unglamorous path from Texas beer joints to Nashville cuts, including the surreal moment of hearing his own work tracked at Muscle Shoals and the validation of a Willie Nelson recording in his first year in town. Tommy shares how a grandmother’s soprano, a fa...

Send us Fan Mail A bell tower that sings back, a church that keeps its soul, and a veteran studio designer who swears the mix starts with the human voice. We sit down with Steve Durr—builder of 2,200 rooms for artists, arenas, and raceways—to trace a career defined by emotion, integrity, and rooms people never want to leave. What unfolds is a raw, funny, and practical masterclass on vibe-first des...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Roberts, a man raised on small-town values who learned early what hard work and trust really mean. From bait shops and back roads to the courtroom, his journey into law was shaped by family, injustice, and a refusal to quit. We talk about taking on a deadly jail case, losing the first trial, uncovering hidden evidence, and fighting back for t...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of American Hustle , Austin Moody sits down with legendary Nashville guitarist Jeff King for a conversation that goes far beyond music. Jeff came out of the mountains of East Tennessee and carved out one of the most respected careers in the industry — staying in demand for decades in a business where most people burn out fast. But what sets Jeff apart isn’t just ma...

Send us Fan Mail Some stories don’t start with a business plan. They start with a gut punch, a promise, and a long road of work no one sees. Marty B went from a small-town kid paying with food stamps to the creator of a thriving Texas hospitality campus—steakhouse, coffee, ice cream, bowls, live music, and an event venue under way—built on faith, grit, and relentless care for people. We dive into...

Send us Fan Mail American Hustle is a show for men who refuse to settle. Hosted by Austin Moody — a country artist turned blue-collar CEO, father, and fighter — this podcast is a raw, honest look at what it takes to rebuild your life when the world knocks you flat. From growing up on a small farm in East Tennessee to chasing a music dream in Nashville...to losing everything in 2020 and starting ov...