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Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, Country Music artist Hailey Whitters (one of Gary's favorites) joined Gary Scott Thomas and shared stories about songwriting sessions, Nashville, and more. You'll be amazed at the courageous thing she did when she first arrived in Nashville! If you like getting to know more about the artists you love, give this episode a listen. In this episo...

Send us Fan Mail This energizing conversation between a baby boomer and a Gen Zer who is being unapologetically himself is going to make you think, and you'll be excited about exploring all the things that will be bouncing in your head after this conversation. In this episode: Making a book with the word “economics” in it interesting What "Value Economics" actually means The issue o...

Send us Fan Mail You definitely know this guest's songs. He's written songs such as "You're Gonna Miss This" for Trace Adkins , "I Just Wanna Be Mad" by Terri Clark & "Ain't My Fault" by Brother's Osborne. The list of artists he's written for is miles long. In this episode, he joined Gary to share stories about some of his songs, his...

Send us Fan Mail You know his music, you just might not know you know his music. If you love Lainey Wilson's " Things a Man Oughta Know ," you'll love this episode. Jason wrote that song and many other hits. He joined Gary in this week's episode to share stories behind his songs, stories from when he was growing up, and much more. In this episode: "Things a Man Oughta...

Send us Fan Mail Calling all Star Trek fans! Chester L. Richards, the co-writer of "The Tholian Web" episode of Star Trek, joins in the conversation, and it's fascinating!! Some of his stories are almost unbelievable like the story about almost being killed by the great potato, the Colorado River, a crocodile, a crazed gunman... In this episode: What it was like when a rocket engine...

Send us Fan Mail Get ready, science lovers! (and even non-science lovers) This episode is about to blow your mind. Dr. Thomas Sheahen joined Gary to talk about the relativity of time, how science always points to God, and much more! Also in this episode: Consciousness, the higher functions of mankind Our view of time vs God’s view of time The comprehension of total time False gods How religion and...

Send us Fan Mail Julie’s back! In this episode, Gary and Julie introduce you to some new artists you'll love and talk about what's changing for women in Country Music. Also in this episode: 🎙Why Julie gets mad when she deep dives on music 🎙What Julie is excited about for women in Country Music 🎙What made Shania Twain such a big star 🎙Chris Stapleton’s anger at the industry 🎙The Chris Sta...

Send us Fan Mail If you love P!NK's song "Love Me Anyway," featuring Chris Stapleton, you're going to find this episode very entertaining. Multiple award-winning music producer Sal Oliveri joined Gary Scott Thomas for an episode where Sal takes us behind the scenes and shows us how hit songs are brought to life. He also talks about being the son of an immigrant who is living ou...

Send us Fan Mail If you loved Top Gun, you're going to love this episode! F-14 Fighter Pilot Francesco “Paco” Chierici joins Gary Scott Thomas to get our adrenaline going by taking us through the excitement of a "dog fight." Oh, and did we mention he's an author, trainer, and video game script writer? He's lived quite a life so far! In this episode: How he got the name Pac...

Send us Fan Mail Stephen Joseph is an attorney turned children's book writer. In this episode, he talks with Gary about his interesting take on crankiness, craziness, and more. In This Episode: The unusual thing he did after getting diagnosed with COVID Growing up in the Bronx Being a “reformed fat person” Losing 85 pounds quickly How he stopped being a “garbage can” The word he prefers over...

Send us Fan Mail If you love Lady A, you're going to love this episode. Hear behind-the-scenes stories from Lady A's very own Charles Kelley. This episode is so unscripted and authentic; you'll even hear a cameo from someone else in his family. In this episode: Who he gets to golf with How he feels about being a dad Going from a finance degree to Lady A Who supported him more--his f...

Send us Fan Mail Grab some tissues for this episode! Brian Moran and Gary Scott Thomas went way off course from what they had planned on talking about, and the result was spectacular. In this episode: The illusion of security How Gary has double first cousins How coming from a big family helps you cut through the BS Forgiveness Being courageous in faith Viktor Frankl’s The Meaning of Life The lens...

Send us Fan Mail Country artist Alannah McCready joins Gary Scott Thomas for a second time to continue the conversation they had in the last episode and talk about what's new. Also in this episode: Her new EP "Back to Me" How she chooses songs Writing the songs on her newest EP Is she dating Will? The steamy video for "Can I Call?" When it's too late for a booty call...

Send us Fan Mail You know how big of an audiobook fan Gary is, and he knows many of y'all are, too. So, he had to bring Dylan White on the podcast! He's an author, actor, comedian, and even played the Genie in Disney's Aladdin musical! Plus, we're sure you've heard his voice on national commercials. They talked about a variety of things, including Will Smith and aliens. Th...

Send us Fan Mail If you like true crime podcasts, be sure to download this episode! Author Luke Jerod Kummer uncovered new evidence about the real-life case that captivated New York during the Gilded Age--Jack the Ripper. In this episode, he shares the new evidence that's completely shifting the thoughts on who committed the murder. It's mind-blowing! In this episode: Choosing between be...

Send us Fan Mail Comedian "Irish Dave" joins Gary Scott Thomas this week to share hilarious stories about being an Irish comedian in America like how he accidentally put some tourists on top of a Tiger Shark. Also in this episode: Why he thinks it's weird that Americans introduce themselves with what they do How Ireland differs from America How America still uses a term that's...

Send us Fan Mail If you need some encouragement, this episode will do it! Have you heard Walker Hayes' song "Craig?" This is THAT Craig! This story is just so good. Craig shares about the first time he met Walker, how they became friends, and about the book they just wrote together. This episode will definitely lift you up. Also in this episode: The first time he realized Walker was...

Send us Fan Mail This week, Gary spoke with Country Music Artist Jason Michael Carroll, and was it raw! Jason spoke about having an abusive upbringing and the time he thought he had killed his dad. Also in this episode: The future of radio Living in a small town Being a PK (pastor's kid) Having an abusive father who was a pastor and how that affected his faith Getting migraines while trying t...

Send us Fan Mail It's time to get back to traveling! If you're planning to travel in the near future, definitely listen to this episode before you book anything. In this episode, Gary Scott Thomas is joined by travel agent Susan Lola. She shares the benefits of using a travel agent and talks about some of the opulent trips available. Did you know it doesn't cost you to use a travel...

Send us Fan Mail He had Gary at Booze and Vinyl!! This is probably unlike any other episode you've ever heard. André Darlington has written two books where he pairs great music with a craft cocktail recipe! And he's really done his research on the music so he pairs just the right drink.  In this episode: How to "slut up" a boring beer How to make a GREAT martini Staples you sho...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Aaron Siuda with Live Nation Concerts pulls back the curtain and shows us what it's really like to put on a show.  He talks about what venues are best suited for which acts, what it's like for the tour crew, and more. Also in this episode: Going from Finance to Sr. VP of Marketing Behind the scenes of how tickets are sold The evolution of the purpose of...

Send us Fan Mail Shawna and Keifer Thompson of country duo Thompson Square join Gary Scott Thomas this week and let me tell you. This is a juicy conversation! In this episode: Why they moved so far out of Nashville Their song "Are You Going to Kiss Me or Not?" Their new song "Country in My Soul" The peaks and valleys of being an artist The odds of "making it" Losing f...

Send us Fan Mail **Trigger warning: Suicide discussed** This episode is definitely one every musician needs to hear. Talent manager Shai Berry offers sage advice about the music business and talks about the importance of paying attention to mental health. Also in this episode: The power of music How music saved her Red flags when looking for representation What led to her son's suicide Surviv...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Gary goes solo again and lets his thoughts on current affairs and Country Music fly! In this episode: Speculation on the future of KTRY What it takes to put together a podcast How people remember the same event differently Vitiligo Alopecia "The Slap Heard Around the World" (Will Smith) Cancel culture His thoughts on new Country Music Which artist is alw...

Send us Fan Mail Author and award-winning journalist Judy Foreman talks with Gary Scott Thomas on this episode of Here's What We Know. She dives into CRISPR,  a technology that can be used to edit genes. Also in this episode: The ethical questions behind gene editing "Curing" Sickle Cell Anemia The thought of humans living 120 years How she took real science and turned it into her f...