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ICE CUBE X BACKSTAGE We have the legend ICE CUBE back on the show to talk his Big 3 League kicking off, the state of rap, Kendrick/Drake, working with Killa Mike, and if Lebron will join the Big 3. Watch & Subscribe!

We had rising country music star Greylan James in the Barstool Chicago HQ to talk about his journey from songwriter to the stars to touring musician. We talk about the hits he's written for other people, & a chance co-write with NBA superstar Jimmy Butler. WATCH & SUBSCRIBE

PACKED EPISODE WITH KFC & COUNTRY SUPERSTAR LEE BRICE. We start with a debate with KFC over whether or not Kendrick Lamar's halftime show was truly as bad as some people were saying it was. We also get into the entire Kanye fiasco this past week, and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees. We wrap up with a convo with Lee Brice at the Windy City Smokeout about his journey from playing footb...

WE'RE BACK FOR 2025 BOYS. This week, we welcome on country music superstar Chase Rice to talk about his songwriting career, finding his voice, hunting, his & dante's business ventures, & how he's basically the country Forrest Gump with all the careers he's had. GREAT dude. We also break down what the music industry will look like in 2025, as well as make some bold predictions. We also get...

We’re talking about the best & worst in music in 2024. Worst Year, Worst Allegations, Worst Albums, Best new artist, New music we need in 2025 and the music we don’t need in 2025. It’s a race between Diddy & Drake for the Bottom. It's a battle between Chappel Roan & Shaboozey for Rookie of the Year. Who disappointed? Who blew up? Plus White Sox Dave is back from Turkey! LISTEN & SU...

RED CLAY STRAYS ON THE POD!  We sat down with the Red Clay Strays boys at the Windy City Smokeout in Chicago to talk about their breakout year, the journey they took to get there, the state of the music industry, and their past history with Barstool Sports. Great interview. We also talk Spotify Wrapped Day, Drake vs. UMG, White Sox Dave in Turkey, and so much more.  LISTEN & SUBSCRIB...

We have Kelly Keegs on the pod this week to break down all the Grammy Nominations that just dropped this week. From the stacked Album of the Year category, to the weird picks in each section, all the way to the weird stan army wars and DEAD rock category,  We're picking our favorites, giving historical background on picks, and getting everyone ready for music's biggest night that no one reaaa...

PARKER ON THE CAST! We sat down with Parker at the Windy City Smokeout in Chicago to talk about his ride from Texas to Nashville over the past decade plus. He goes into his influences, playing small shwos and giant festivals, and his love of Barstool. Great dude, great interview. We also break down musical halloween costumes, Tyler the Creator's new album, Matty Healy's theory on music and culture...

TWO INTERVIEWS THIS WEEK! We got the boys from 49 Winchester back on the pod live from the Windy City Smokeout & BEARHANDS stop by to talk about their new record. We also get into the Diddy/Jamie Foxx situation, recap our social media mistakes, talk about When We Were Young Fest in Vegas, & pick what albums we'd like to see performed from front to back.  LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!!

We have Kevin Francis Clancy back on the pod to talk about the entire Diddy situation, from his legal battle, to the PR war going on, all the way down to the effects on the entire state of hip hop past and present.  We also talk Zach Bryan pulling out of the Grammy nominations, our lack of care for the election, WTF we've been listening to and so much more.  LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!

BRANDI CYRUS X BARSTOOL BACKSTAGE Brandi stopped by Chicago HQ prior to Lollapalooza to talk about her set, Nashville, her DJ career, the state of the DJ world, & her famous family including her sister Miley. WATCH & SUBSCRIBE #barstoolsports #brandicyrus #dj #lollapalooza

STATE CHAMPS ON THE POD! Chopped it up with the pop punk boys at Barstool Chicago last week talking about Riot Fest, the Mt. Rushmore of Pop Punk, weed, and the butt rock revival. GREAT CONVO. We also got into Diddy's jail situation, shitty bands, streaming fraud, Chappell Roan and her online hate over rational political thinking, and why it's never been more difficult to navigate the music indust...

RILEY GREEN ON THE POD! Dante sat down with Riley at Faster Horses in Michigan to talk his influences, SEC Football, and how to stand out in country music.  We also get into the Diddy situation, Ai vs. Humans, the future of the music industry, and the possibly imaginary Taylor Swift/Dua Lipa beef.  LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!!

JUST THE BOYS THIS WEEK! We chop it up over Kendrick getting the halftime show, Linkin Park adding TWO friends of the podcast to the band, Taylor Swift getting shit on for not picking a political side, and we pick what our political walkout songs would be if we were running for president. Great segments with the boys, LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!

HARDY X BARSTOOL BACKSTAGE We have one of country's biggest stars, HARDY, on the pod this week to talk storytelling in songwriting, his new beer, meeting Chad Smith from RHCP through Nickelback, and his love of early 2000's rock. Shout out Faster Horses festival for letting us shoot! LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!!

ALANA SPRINGSTEEN X BARSTOOL BACKSTAGE Rising country superstar Alana Springsteen sat down with the boys in Chicago to talk cooking, Virginia, writing heartbreak songs and how seeing Luke Bryan at the Grand ol’ Opry when she was 10 changed her whole life. WATCH & SUBSCRIBE!!! #barstoolsports #alanaspringsteen #chicago #countrymusic

MAJOR SUPERSTAR IN THE BUILDING THIS WEEK: THOMAS RHETT We sat down with Thomas Rhett at the Windy City Smokeout in Chicago to talk about his career, coming from a musical family, writing HUNDREDS of songs to make it as a songwriter, and the state of country music. All time dude. We also get into On/Off the list, Dante's Yak punishment, Da Baby's role in rap's downfall, and we ask: Who is the Grea...

PACKED EPISODE WITH ALL THE BOYS. We talked with Matthew Koma, one of the best songwriters of our generation & lead singer of Winnetka Bowling League about his career, writing EDM hits like "Clarity", writing for Bruce Springsteen, being interviewed by Joe Exotic, & his family with Hilary Duff. Hilarious interview. We also get into all of the insane interviews we've been doing, our new Gib...

WE HAVE BIG CAT ON THE POD!!! We're talking Grateful Dead, The Vegas Sphere, Mushrooms, & John Mayer on today's episode. We have one of the best minds in media here to talk about the music he loves and the insane experience he just had in vegas seeing Dead & Company over the weekend.  All time episode. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!

We sat down with the new lead singer of Sublime, Jakob Nowell, to talk about taking over the reigns for his father, his relationship to the songs, his favorite Sublime songs, the Coachella performance, and the wild musical journey he's taken over the past decade to try and make it on his own. WATCH & SUBSCRIBE TO BARSTOOL BACKSTAGE and follow Barstool Sports on all socials #barstoolsports #sub...

JUST THE BOYS THIS WEEK... minus Dave who is in Germany. We got a lot to talk about. First off, we confront Dante on his excessive horniness on our social media. Next up, we talk about the rise of band's not being able to sell tickets and the impending death of the Rock Star. We break down why the industry is losing stars and how the audience is determining who sticks around more than ever. We set...

We have the honorable Kevin Francis Clancy on the pod to break down the battle of the Titans going on in hip hop right now.  We go through the history of the Drake/Kendrick beef, the winners, the losers, the accusations, & so much more.  LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!

Just the boys this week. We dive into the rapid rise of Tommy RIchman & his hit "Million Dollar Baby", Beyonce's MANY writers, Kendrick Lamar's response to Drake on "Euphoria", the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class, the Potential Song of the Summer from Morgan Wallen & Post Malone, & the state of the Touring indsutry. Some HUGE guests coming up. LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE!!!!

The Long Requested Paul Cauthen Interview is HERE! We sat down with Paul to talk about his wild road to his major label debut. We talk the grind of touring, his love of Texas, his admiration of Post Malone, working with Diplo, & how his new single "Hot Damn" came to be. All time great dude (29:35). We also review Taylor Swift's new album and ask the important question: Why is everyone so afrai...

WHAT A WEEK. We just got back from an UNREAL shoot with the legends GWAR and we have the big homie Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line on the podcast. Duality of Man.  We sat down with Tyler to talk about his new album "Strong", his time in Florida Georgia Line, Morgan Wallen, the state of country music, touring with Kane Brown, and throwing out the first pitch at the White Sox game. Great...