Garthology - A Study of Garth Brooks

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Garthology," host Deb delves into the story behind "She's Tired of Boys," a song co-written by Amanda Williams and Garth Brooks. Deb shares insights from Amanda's blog post, detailing her collaborative experience with Brooks and the song's significant influence on her life and career. The episode also sheds light on Amanda Wil...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, hosts Deb and Jess celebrate Garth Brooks' birthday by reading out fan-submitted birthday wishes. Fans from diverse locations like Denmark, England, and various US states express their love and admiration for the country music icon. The episode highlights the global impact of Garth Brooks' music, with messages showcasing fans' gratitude and...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess delve into Garth Brooks' album "Man Against Machine," focusing on three songs: "All American Kid," "Mom," and "Wrong About You." They explore the emotional depth, musicality, and lyrical significance of the tracks, while also sharing personal connections to the music. Deb praises the album&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 5! In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess start their review of Garth Brooks' album "Man Against Machine," particularly focusing on the opening track of the same name and two other songs. They explore the blend of country and rock elements, the album's thematic focus on technology's impact on life, and Brooks' return to music after a 1...

Send us Fan Mail In our final episode of 2023, Deb, Pete, and Jess go head-to-head-to-head in a second battle of Song Showdown, our newest game.  Hear about three awesome Garth Brooks songs and decide for yourself which one should be the winner of this round! Which of the three songs we discuss would YOU pick??  Vote on any of our social media accounts! Support the show Find us at: Facebook:  face...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays are here!  To celebrate this festive season, Deb, Pete, and Jess have put together this playlist of Garth Brooks' holiday favorites from all three of his Christmas albums!  Do YOU have Amazon Music ?? If so, you can listen to the entire playlist there!  Just use this link to hear the ACTUAL playlist of songs referenced in this episode! https://music.amazon.com/us...

Send us Fan Mail It's time for a NEW game!!!  In our new game, Song Showdown, we will each pick ONE Garth Brooks song to battle against the other two.  We'll give songwriter information, the release date, play a snippet of each and more.  Then, we will give our reasons why we think OUR pick should WIN the Song Showdown.  At the end, each host gets ONE vote (and they can't vote for t...

Send us Fan Mail Today is the day everyone!!  We have NEW Garth Brooks music!  YES - Garth Brooks' new album 'Time Traveler' was released TODAY!  Listen in to hear all about how and where to get the album, plus hear a snippet of 'Time Traveler's' first single 'Rodeo Man'! 'Rodeo Man' is a duet with Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn fame!  So - a new...

Send us Fan Mail It's GAME time again!!!  Hot Topic, Game #5.  Each Garth song played in this episode will have a topic in common, some common theme... but we aren't telling you the theme of the episode... or even what the songs are!  Listen to bits of information and short snippets of each song to see if you can figure out each of the songs and determine the theme!  Did YOU guess the SO...

Send us Fan Mail Five years ago today was a very special day for many Garth Brooks fans, because it signaled the beginning of the chance to see Garth perform in huge venues, multiple times, over the course of many years.  Listen in to hear all about this special announcement that Garth made 5 years ago and a recap of the resulting concerts. Did YOU attend any of the Garth Brooks Stadium Tour conce...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess discuss last three songs on the 5x platinum Garth Brooks album 'Scarecrow'.  Hear all about these songs on Garth's 8th studio album and learn about the songwriters, musicians, origins, and journeys of each one. Which song on Scarecrow is YOUR favorite?  Let us know on our website:  https://garthology.com or on any of our social m...

Send us Fan Mail Garth Brooks is a highly influential country music artist, but he himself has been influenced by a variety of musicians and genres throughout his career.  In this episode, we will look at one of Garth's many influencers... Mr. Bob Seger. Which of Garth's songs reminds YOU of Bob Seger?  Let us know at our website:  https://garthology.com or any of our social media accoun...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess discuss songs seven, eight, and nine on the 5x platinum Garth Brooks album 'Scarecrow'.  Here all about the songs on Garth's 8th studio album and learn about the songwriters, musicians, origins, and journeys of each one. Which song on Scarecrow is YOUR favorite?  Let us know on our website:  https://garthology.com or on any of ou...

Send us Fan Mail In July of this year, Barbara Mandrell was presented with a very special award, and Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood were on hand to celebrate her and her accomplishments.  This special night included two performances by Trisha, with a little help from her hubby! Listen in to hear all about this special night as well as the woman being honored! Have special memories of Barbara and...

Send us Fan Mail In 2022, Garth Brooks received the Kris Kristofferson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 5th annual Nashville Songwriter Awards. Hear all about Kris Kristofferson, the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), and how special this award is to Garth.  Plus, you'll hear a snippet of Luke Combs performing a Garth Brooks hit! Support the show Find us at: Facebook:  f...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood performed in very special benefit concert?  Check out this discussion about 'Shelter from the Storm'. What do YOU think of this duet that Garth and Trisha performed?  Let us know NOW on any of our social media accounts! Support the show Find us at: Facebook:  facebook.com/garthologycast Twitter:  twitter.com/garthologyca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess discuss songs four, five, and six on the 5x platinum Garth Brooks album 'Scarecrow'.  Here all about the songs on Garth's 8th studio album and learn about the songwriters, musicians, origins, and journeys of each one. Which song on Scarecrow is YOUR favorite?  Let us know on our website:  https://garthology.com or on any of our s...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Deb, Pete, and Jess discuss the first three songs on the 5x platinum Garth Brooks album 'Scarecrow'.  Hear all about the upbeat lead off songs to Garth's 8th studio album and learn about the origins and journeys of each. Which song on Scarecrow is YOUR favorite?  Let us know on our website:  https://garthology.com or on any of our social media accou...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Garthology, Deb, Pete, and Jess discuss what it's like to be without your cell phone during Garth's current Plus One shows in Las Vegas.  Hear how the phones get secured yet still remain in your possession, how Garth (and Jess!) feel this is advantageous to the concert-goers, and what special 'gift' you get at the show for giving up your phon...

Send us Fan Mail Are you getting ready to head to Las Vegas to see the Garth Brooks Plus One show and wondering what else to do while you're there?  Or are you  just planning a trip to Vegas to see the sights?  Well, we've got all the favorites you could ever need right here - the places to stay, the best entertainment (besides Garth, of course!), and some fantastic food suggestions!  Li...

Send us Fan Mail Check out our newest episode where Deb, Pete, and Jess talk to Missy, owner of Black Octopus Mercantile!  This creative woman personally designs and makes apparel and goodies not only used in a hit Netflix television show but also adored and worn by Garth and Trisha! Listen in and you'll agree - she aptly chose the octopus to represent her company - she NEEDS all those arms!!...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Garthology, Deb, Pete, and Jess discuss one of our favorite Garth Brooks' bandmembers, Mr. Robert Bailey!  Listen as we talk about his early life, the work he's done with Garth, and a really famous movie he was in! What is YOUR favorite Robert Bailey moment during a show?  Let us know on one of our social media accounts or at:  https://garthology.com S...

Send us Fan Mail The final chapter of our Chris Gaines review! The whole team is back to finish out our review of the album "Garth Brooks in... the Life of Chris Gaines". Listen in as they discuss songs 12 and 13 on the character driven album released in 1999.  How do you think the Chris Gaines album would have done, if he had been a mystery man? Tell us YOUR thoughts on any of our socia...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know that Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood paid tribute to singer/songwriter/Grammy winner Paul Simon?  Check out this discussion about Paul Simon's classic 'The Boxer'. What do YOU think of this duet that Garth and Trisha performed?  Let us know NOW on any of our social media accounts! Support the show Find us at: Facebook:  facebook.com/garthologycast Twit...

Send us Fan Mail If YOU had to pick 30 songs that merit Garth Brooks being a superstar, what songs would they be?  Listen in as Deb discusses songs 15 - 1 on a Coyote Country LV list of the 30 songs they picked… and see if Deb agrees! Do YOU agree with the final 15 songs on the list?  What songs would you add or remove?  Do you think these are in the right positions?  Leave us YOUR thoughts on any...