The James Cook Podcast

On this episode of The James Cook Podcast , I sit down with Texas music legend Cory Morrow . With more than 200,000 records sold independently and nearly a dozen songs on the country charts, Cory has left a lasting mark on the Lone Star State and beyond. We dig into his musical journey, the process of producing his upcoming album, and the craft of songwriting alongside talents like Dalton Domino a...

In this episode, I sit down with the incredibly talented Jenni Dale Lord to catch up on her recent trip to Ireland, the stories behind her latest album, and what fans can expect from our upcoming tour kicking off July 31st in Amarillo, TX. This one’s full of heart, humor, and good music talk. Don’t miss it!

🎙️ This week’s podcast features a conversation with Shayne Hollinger from 95.9 The Ranch in Fort Worth! We caught up before The Boys from Oklahoma weekend and the Larry Joe Taylor Festival, so Shayne shared what he was most looking forward to and how this year felt like a long time coming. We also talked about what he looks for in up-and-coming artists and how the Texas scene continues to evolve....

In this episode, James sat down with Willie and Cody Braun of Reckless Kelly to discuss their multidecade careers, slowing down their touring dates, favorite albums of all time, and their new album, The Last Frontier. #recklesskelly #texasmusic #jamescookpodcast #jamescook #podcast#texasscene #thelastfrontier

James sits down for a talk with Dave Perez of the legendary Honky Tonk/Tejano group The Tejas Brothers. Dave tells us about his days of service, his music origins, some long-standing advice from Gary P. Nunn, and details on his latest single “Another Silent Night”.

I’ve known Jeremy Studdard for years. He gave me one of my first shows at a honky-tonk and his encouragement that night and throughout the years has given me peace and really helped me on the road. We sat and talked about his new album, On My Own, his process in the studio, and his push to keep an original country sound. We also talk about the incredible night we played with Blake Shelton and what...

In Episode 14 I sat down and talked with the legend himself, Mike McClure. We talked about his new music from his latest album Looking Up , shows with the Great Divide, working with Lloyd Maines, online hate and what’s next for the Red Dirt singer. Enjoy!

Today on the show we’re talking to San Antonio’s very own, Clay Hollis. We discuss his latest single, his epic tour dates for the 2021 summer and his love for offshore fishing.

2020 was a struggle for a lot of people, including bands like Prophets and Outlaws. The band recently decided to write a new tune, record it with Texas legend, Pat Green, and help out the Food Banks of North Texas all at once with their latest single, "Little Bit of Love". You can check out the video and make a donation to the Little Bit of Love Foundation, which has already raised over $10,000.

In this episode we talk with South Texas-bred country artist Matt Castillo about his upcoming EP How the River Flows , his latest single, embarrassing moments on stage and more. Enjoy.

Timothy Hayes, AKA JR, has been part of the Texas Music scene for years in multiple cities throughout the U.S. I recently sat down with JR from the Red Dirt Rebel and talked about his DJ origin story, his time in the military, some embarrassing moments, backstage stories and more. Enjoy.

Country music radio host, Bill Mack, passed away on July 31, 2020. The Midnight Cowboy had a phenomenal career.  He was a Grammy Winning Member of the Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame,  Songwriter, On Air Personality, and host of many country shows. I sat down recently and spoke with his son and partner in crime, Billy Mack III. Please enjoy.

Growing up in Wichita Falls in the 80’s meant being prepared for the sky to open up and swallow you whole. Tornados, floods, and extreme heat all meant constant eyes on the weather. I have always loved the calming delivery of John Cameron. When some gunned for sensation, he was able to keep cool and calm despite the dramatic and constant change in weather. It's been a pleasure watching him serve T...

On this episode, I sat and talked with singer/songwriter Ryan Hager about how he got into music, his former bands, his album and the studio experience in Oklahoma.

On this episode we talk about the life and radio career of Ben Ryan. We'll be talking about life before the beard, the scene in San Angelo and how Blaine’s played a big part in that, his brief stint as a tour manager, and how he and the station work well with their local scene.  

This week’s podcast I will have my good friend Corliss from College Station on the show. We will be talking about her efforts in helping local artists in College Station, magical moments in the Texas Red Dirt scene, including seeing Stoney Larue perform with the great Brandon Jenkins before his passing, and witnessing a humble side to Cody Johnson backstage at a concert. All this and more on Episo...

This week I was able to sit and talk to the man himself, David Wilde. We spoke about his years in Stillwater, OK watching young bands like Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland, The Great Divide and No Justice to his years in Lubbock helping the scene with favorites like William Clark Green, Flatland Cavalry and meeting a young and hungry Dalton Domino. Make sure to catch this one.

For my first interview, I sat down with Carey Dean, On-Air Personality/Program Director for 106.9 The Ranch in Corsicana, TX. Find out his origin story, the ruff and tough of the job, and tales from backstage.

The James Cook Podcast Ep.3 From his roots of playing music and DJing in Oklahoma to his legacy in Texas, Jim Nash has had a tremendous career. He paved the way for 94.9 The Outlaw with his Honky Tonk Friday Nights in Wichita Falls and has helped the careers of some of our favorites in Red Dirt. We sat and talked about his early years, meeting Country Greats and what he loves most about doing what...

The James Cook Podcast Ep. 2 I sat and spoke with Jody Lee Caudle about his roots in Texas/ Red Dirt, Texas Homegrown Radio, hanging out with giants of the industry when they first started, the scene in Stephenville, his thoughts on being a DJ and returning from the dead. Enjoy.