On The Cusp - Off The Cuff

Great conversation with my friend Eric Hofmanis about his show called "A Man Named Cash" which has been selling out shows across the country! COMING TO MIDDLE TENNESSEE on November 21st and 23rd! Check out their full schedule and info at - www.amannamedcash.com

Episode: On the Cusp and Off the Cuff   Guest: Sean Darby   Host: Adam Pope   Location: Choteau, Montana   Date: July 23, 2025 ## 🔨 What We Talked About: - The story behind Music Ranch Cabins and how it all started with Frank Smith - Sean Darby's journey from contractor to cabin builder - The genius behind the cabins' steel base foundation and modular design - What makes these cabins stro...

After 6 months away from the podcast, I give an update on our year so far, look back on the "Mountain Mission", discuss current projects, upcoming shows, and my attempt at starting a side-business. Still on the cusp with nowhere to go but up!

On the road in the mountains trying to help people help people.

From business failures to blessings seemingly out of nowhere. God blew my mind in November and December of 2024. It's good to be alive in 2025!

The story of going to Asheville, NC to perform "Five Hundred Year Flood' plus details on our upcoming Gallatin, TN show!

Background on writing "Five Hundred Year Flood" and the story of being invited to Asheville, NC to sing the song at a "Candlelight Vigil."

This a fun conversation with the very passionate and entertaining songwriter and entrepreneur- Richard Trest.  We discuss Richard's upcoming "Middle TN Highland Games" festival in Hendersonville, TN, the lost sheep, memories of "Richard's Cafe," playing shows at Bluebird Cafe, stories of partying with Kid Rock, Big & Rich, and much more! 

Part 2 of the conversation with my friend Ron. In this episode he continues to prove that he's a not-so-common-man living in a common van.

I met Ron in Nashville, TN almost a decade ago. We were both "golf cart" tour guides. We hit it off and he has become one of my closes friends. I hope this episode reveals why I love him to everyone who listens!

Update - July 2024. A special moment in Nashville, plus upcoming dates!

In this episode I had an in depth and reflective conversation with Ralph Bristol. We reminisced about how we met, discussed the 5 biggest influences on his career path, how he met his beautiful and brilliant wife, Marianna, and Ralph expresses his biggest regret he has as he now (in retirement), reflects back on his career in conservative talk radio.

Meet Elton Lammie... an incredibly versatile artist who has made a living as an entertainer for decades. From Canada, Elton has created multiple successful shows, re-invented himself many times, and has inspired people with his voice and performances all over the world! Here is his website... https://www.eltonlammietributes.com/

Hanging with my good buddy and fellow bandmate Luke Parrish.

Post-show report literally moments after leaving the stage in West Plains, MO and getting back in my Corolla.

Me blabbing while driving in the Corolla to play a bar in West Plains, MO with one of my best music friends, Luke, plus 2 hit songwriters in the show featuring 4 of us dudes performing originals and covers.

In my most random and deep episode yet, I go from a quick road update for 5-6 minutes, then I get into remembering my 16-year-old brother Gideon, who passed away in January, 2023. The episode ends with my describing why I don't like being a worship pastor, the mystery of "ushering in the Holy Spirit," and struggling with doing what I think God might want me to do versus what I know I really like t...

Reflections on 18 years ago today when I moved to Nashville... from my dressing room in Rochester, MN before the show with "Johnny Cash - The Official Concert Experience." Plus a song work tape from my phone called "Picture of a Boy."

Walking the streets of Wichita... we couldn't do it without our amazing tour bus driver, Dan. No margin of error on this tour! Random thoughts and stories from the road.  For upcoming tour dates and more info visit - https://www.johnnycashconcertexperience.com/

Two episodes in one... starting with an update from the streets of Spokane, WA (as I travel with "Johnny Cash - The Official Concert Experience"). Then I tell the story of how I crashed the 2015 CMA Awards backstage and dressing room area with a gas powered golf cart... details involve Reba McEntire.

My 2nd week of touring and performing with "Johnny Cash - The Official Concert Experience." Topics- Playing for over 2k people in Costa Mesa, CA, a day off walking around in San Fransisco, not stepping in poop, supporting Chinatown, a late night city bus tour, an interview with the Rotary Club of Yakima, WA, and dang automatic toilets. For upcoming tour dates and more info visit - https://www.john...

I recap my 1st week of touring and performing with "Johnny Cash The Official Concert Experience." From the flight out, falling flat on my face during rehearsals, the awkward Alterations place, the first show in Medford, OR, the overnight bus ride, to the latest show in Folsom, CA! For upcoming tour dates and more info visit- https://www.johnnycashconcertexperience.com

Time to change the name! Check out mine and my wife's music at www.adamandamypope.com

This episode I tell the story of how I ended up signing autographs to unsuspecting people who thought I was famous because I was sitting on a tour bus I'd never been inside until that night. Then we rode in it to Alabama and did a show with a Hollywood actor turned Country musician. If you want to hear the music I make with my wife, check out www.adamandamypope.com Here's another website if you're...

I break down the pros and cons (in my mind) of the upcoming 10 week tour I'm honored to be a part of! I'll be singing some Johnny Cash songs and playing guitar in the band, traveling from coast to coast, with the "Man In Black" on the big screen every night, singing with that amazing, booming voice. For more info on the show and tickets, click on the link below- https://www.johnn...