Michael J Pod

Jimmie Allen is IRATE with American Airlines for keeping him "HOSTAGE" in his words and causing him to miss a show in Davenport, Iowa at the Fair. What else is he doing in ALL his free time? He's found the time to join the Pro Bowling circuit and next he's thinking of trying out for the WWE and actually wrestling! In between his Country music career where he now has THREE number one hits and a new...

Dierks Bentley came up with a great way to make instant friends with EVERYONE though his hit song and tour of the same name, Beers On Me. He even tried to live up to the offer, until the lawyers shut him down. Dierks reveals that story and LOTS more about Beer, Kids and Country Music on this edition of the Michael J Pod!

"Jason Aldean is coming, Jason Aldean is coming! EVERYWHERE. He's out on his Rock n Roll Cowboy Tour this Summer and he's joining me to tell you all about it, how to get the VIP hookup, along with catching us up on Family life too! Great conversation with a Country Super Star for sure!"

"If you're football fan in the Nation's Capital, you know the Washington Commanders Football Team has a rich history in the NFL. The team's Julie Donaldson joins me to share the news of what's coming as the franchise celebrates it's 90th anniversary this season."

Rising Country star Ashley Cooke's mom from Arlington, Va called in with some exciting news!

Wynonna Judd is a multi award-winning American country music singer. She is one of the most widely recognized and awarded female country singers. In all, she has had 19 No. 1 singles including those of the Judds making her one of the best-selling country artists of all time and FINALLY her and mother, Naomi are going into the Country Music Hall of Fame. I'm honored to have some time to catch up wi...

Jason Aldean is releasing the second half of a double album he's named "Macon:Georgia" for his hometown. 30 cuts, 20 new tracks and a total of 10 LIVE cuts showing off 10 of his biggest hits over the years between the two halves. AS you probably know, Jason is a Multi-Platinum star getting ready to kick off his ROCKN'ROLL COWBOY TOUR this Summer. Get more at JasonAldean.com He's catching up with u...

Washington Commanders Coach Ron Rivera and Team President Jason Wright joined Michael J to break the HUGE news coming this Fall to iHeartRadio DC and on Flagship iHeart station Big 100!

Over the past 30 years Tim McGraw has earned an incredible 29 #1 Country hits, 58 Top 10's and a room full of awards but what is most amazing is with ALL that he has going on, he still has time to check in with me for a few minutes to talk Acting, Country music, touring and SPEAR FISHING! He sure has a full life and it's always great hearing from him. So, Say hello to TIM MCGRAW here.

We've watched Richard Karn for over THREE DECADES as "Al Borland" on Home Improvement with Tim Allen. Richard tells me the show ran from 1991 to nearly 2000 before going into re-runs where it still lives today. You may have seen Richard also hosting FAMILY FEUD from 2002 to 2006. A super cool and very talented actor AND construction expert as the son of a builder, Al, I mean Richard (I'll always t...

She's the reigning ACM and CMA Female Vocalist of the Year. She's currently got a big hit in the top 10 on the country chart with Ashley McBryde singing "Never Wanted To Be That Girl." This Summer, she'll be touring with Kenny Chesney too! Meet Carly Pearce.

Jimmie Allen has been a busy guy lately. Hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards with Dolly Parton and Gabby Barrett. celebrating his recent #1 collaboration with Brad Paisley and other things preparing for headlining his 'Down Home' concert tour inspired by his new Country dedicated in memory of his late father, who Jimmie still calls on to this day in making life decisions. This is truly an...

Powerball can be played in 45 U.S. States along with DC, The Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and the jackpot is up to the 7th largest EVER! Before you buy a ticket today, here's everything you need to know about becoming a MULTI-MILLIONAIRE as Ms. Roslyn Lane from the Maryland Lottery checks in with Michael J

Kristin Chenoweth is the MOST talent person I've ever met. An Award-winning actress and musical artist, from Broadway to TV to Movies, she's very proud of her latest roll in a movie in theaters now, National Champions. But, there is so much more. I only had ten minutes to skim the surface of this superstar but I did get her to reveal some secrets about her kitchen, her younger boyfriend who's she'...

It's been 25 years since Trace Adkins hit the Country charts with "Every Light In the House Is On". Since then, he's gotten fans to shake their "Badonkadonk" and toured with his buddy Blake Shelton. He's been a member of the Grand Ole Opry for nearly two decades now and is becoming a familiar face in movies and tv dramas too. Beginning on January 30th, Trace stars in a new drama on Fox-TV. He'll t...

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Niko Moon has written hits for the Zac Brown Band, Rascal Flatts, Dierks Bentley and even himself! This week he was recognized by Nashville's SESAC as Song Writer of the Year for 2021. As he gets ready for his first headlining tour which kicks off at Union Stage in DC on 12/17 , he has a lot to talk about with Michael J!

Justin Moore does his own shopping at Walmart because no matter how successful he gets with his career, he doesn't want to ever be a different guy than he was in the beginning. We learn a lot more too about Justin Moore in this episode.

Clay Walker is back out on the road reminding fans of string of #1 Country hits from "What's It To You" to "Live Until I Die" and "Dreaming With My Eyes Wide Open" to "If I Could Make a Living". It's great to catch up with a Country star who first hit the charts almost thirty years ago and is still lovin' every minute!"

Jason Aldean, one of the biggest stars in Country Music has been going a little nutty waiting to get back out of the road, You can hear how excited he is to be back giving over one hundred people jobs and millions of fans Country music! On this episode we'll find out what Jason Aldean is MOST excited about AND what's still stressing him out.

A country trio called Joy Reunion performed "Boondocks", the #1 hit from Little Big Town on THE VOICE and got Blake Shelton and John Legend to turn their chairs. Kimberly Schlapman from Little Big Town wasn't watching so I got to play her a clip and get her feelings and backstory on the song and the memories hearing it brings back! Kimberly gives the details on the group's Nightfall tour and looks...

God, it's hard to believe Kenny Rogers has been gone for over a year and a half already. He ALWAYS had time to talk with me about growing up dirt poor in Houston, his early days with the "First Edition", the moment he knew he'd made it when he could afford an irrigation system on his property in Georgia, real estate investing, his late life marriage and twins. He was so proud of them. Kenny Rogers...

Michael J and Dunkin have a lot in common. First, Dunkin is the official coffee of my mornings! Love that original roast. It's my go to. AND - Michael J and Dunkin are both HUGE Ravens fans. Ravens season means Dunkin has rolled out the FREE purple donuts and FREE hot coffee. Find out how to get yours in this podcast.