This Life Ain't For Everybody

Dusty Tuckness has been voted into the National Finals Rodeo by the top bull riders in the world 17 years in a row. That's a record nobody else has touched. Chad sits down with Dusty the day after he took a hit — subluxed hip, stretched hammy, sprained MCL — and went back out and fought 11 more bulls that same night. They get into what it takes to step in front of an 1,800-pound animal that just t...

Chad was side stage Saturday night for Chase Rice. Sunday night it was Dustin Lynch headlining the Drifters Festival, and he owned it from the first song. The audio was dialed in, and Dustin talked to the crowd, told stories, fired them up, and did a Toby Keith tribute that had the whole place going. Chad was there with Brittany, his other friend Brittany, and her husband Brad. They went backstage...

Chad just got home from side stage at the Drifters Music Festival in Reno, and he had to get on the mic. Chase Rice headlined. Brittany was there. So was Les Nesbitt at 85, Chad's brother Clay, his nephew Chase, and his lab, Jack, who may be the most famous dog in country music. They walked to the stage with Chase, stood side stage for the whole set, and spent over an hour on the bus after. Chad's...

Chad's got a new truck, a new boat, and a lot on his mind. The 2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty is built out and beautiful — Avalanche Gray, Bodyguard bumpers, Mickey Thompson tires, Lear topper, the works. Thank you Corning Ford. Now that that's out of the way, Chad goes somewhere unexpected. Black Springs. Growing up poor. Brown bag lunches with cold spaghetti between two pieces of generic wheat bread...

Chad's solo on the mic with a lot on his mind and a few things he wants you to know about. First up is Freedom Hunters. Founded by Anthony Pace, Freedom Hunters gets returning veterans, active duty, and special forces out into the field. Hunting trips, fishing excursions, time in God's country. Chad's been in the blind with these warriors, and he'll tell you straight about how much it matters. The...

Chad and Alex are back for another Breakin' It Down, and this one's got range. Alex just got back from Cancun for a destination wedding, an all-inclusive, way too much drinking, and a hydrotherapy routine that may or may not have been medically necessary. Chad's got the sauna fired up at home, and they swap recovery war stories. They dive into Moms on the run, almost three decades, $10 million bac...

Chad just got back from Tennessee, and he's not over it yet. Good luck getting him over it. Nashville first, from Barrett Hobbs, the Scoreboard, the Nashville Palace, dinner at the Detroit Cowboy with Chef Marino throwing down on steaks and lobster, then straight to Kid Rock's Honky Tonk with a VIP section right above the band. That's how you do Music City. Then Lynchburg. The Jack Daniel's distil...

Hunters don't really talk about recovery. You just go. Early mornings, cold water, miles of walking, hauling decoys, doing it again the next day. But the body keeps score whether you're paying attention or not. Chad's solo this week is talking about something he put on his property that's been changing that equation. Almost Heaven sauna. It turns out that name's earned. He gets into what the sessi...

Joey Gilbert has paid for his convictions. Millions of dollars worth. And he'll tell you straight up, he'd do it again. This one goes a lot of places. Politics, voting, fuel prices, the Strait of Hormuz, Trump; Joey's got an insider's read on all of it, and he's not softening any of it for the mic. Whether you agree with him or not, the man makes you think. Then they get into health. TKO Vitality,...

Joey Gilbert is back in the studio for Part One of a two-part conversation. They get into health right away, and there is no holding back. From supplements, peptides, and injectables, to why so many people still feel off even when they think they’re doing things right. The conversation moves into the last few years, COVID, and where things stand today. Joey shares his perspective from both a perso...

Brett Fritz is back, and this one goes straight into the deep end. They get into the Epstein files, what’s actually in them, and why certain things get released when they do. Brett breaks down how he sees it. From the delays, the names, to the bigger picture behind all of it. From there, it rolls into politics, Minnesota, immigration, and how stories get pushed, buried, or redirected depending on...

Chad and Alex are back with another Breakin’ It Down episode, recapping a spring training trip that didn’t leave much time for slowing down. From bouncing between games all day to long nights in Scottsdale, they get into what that pace actually looks like. From the spots they hit, what’s worth it, what’s not, and why people keep going back for more. They talk nightlife, baseball, getting older, an...

Chad and Alex are back for another Breakin' It Down, and this one covers some ground. It starts with a conversation about appearance. How people carry themselves, what effort means, and whether it even matters once you’re in a long-term relationship. From there, they get into confidence, attraction, and what actually keeps two people together over time. Then it takes a turn. Politics, trust in lea...

Chad and Alex are back, Breakin' It Down, and this one goes from seasons and weather to spring training, Scottsdale traditions, baseball trips, bars, steakhouses, and whether this really is the best time of year. They get into Tahoe, hunting season versus spring, the Waste Management Open, spring training plans, nightlife, travel habits, and what a perfect trip actually looks like once you’re not...

Chad Belding is back behind the mic for a solo episode after an awesome trip to Nashville, Tennessee. Music City has exploded over the last decade, and nowhere is that more obvious than on Broadway. What used to be a strip known for gritty honky-tonks and legendary live music is now packed with massive venues, celebrity-owned bars, and crowds from all over the world. Chad shares his thoughts on ho...

Chad just got home from Nashville after a trip with Brittni and a night at Chief’s watching Chase Rice play an intimate set. It was the kind of night that sticks with you. Chad talks about Chase, their friendship, and the artists he’s always respected, like Eric Church, Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Chris Young, and Garth Brooks. The ones who’ve done things their own way and built real careers. It...

Chad and Alex are back Breakin' It Down. It starts with Christmas cookies, work ethic, and modern-day eating habits… then somehow turns into a Mexico trip that might not happen, a baseball invite that gets declined, and a whole conversation about what’s really going on out there. From travel and headlines to healthcare, insurance, and medicine, nothing’s really off limits. Today's episode is prese...

In this solo episode, Chad opens up about his experience with TKO and hormone optimization. He walks through why he started looking into peptides and TRT, what he was feeling before, and what’s different now. More energy. Better recovery. Clearer thinking. A renewed drive in the gym and in everyday life. This isn’t a sales pitch. It’s Chad talking through the process. From the hesitation, the lear...

In this solo episode, Chad talks about positive mentality — not as a buzzword, but as something that’s built through failure, discipline, and learning how to come out the other side of hard moments. He touches on confidence, wellness, fitness, and the importance of taking care of yourself before you can show up for anyone else. Prayer, perspective, and mindset maturity all come into play, along wi...

Chad’s solo on the mic from Banded Drake Ranch, and this one goes straight to something he genuinely loves: Food! He talks about Bistro Roxy in Reno and why it’s his favorite restaurant. From the drinks and appetizers to the main course, Chad breaks down what keeps him coming back and why attention to detail matters, in the kitchen and everywhere else. This one's short, focused, and driven by appr...

Chad starts this solo episode talking about a few TV shows, just easing into it. Then a listener question comes in, and the conversation shifts. From there, Chad goes straight at mediocrity; how it creeps into everyday life, how easy it is to get comfortable, and how small habits and lowered standards quietly shape where you end up. He talks about effort, discipline, and the responsibility we all...

Chad answers listener questions in a solo episode that’s honest and personal. He talks about things nobody warned him about in life, how fast time flies, and why being here at all is something none of us should take for granted. He touches on what still gets under his skin, his thoughts on voting, and reflects on the moments and people that shaped his path. Chad also takes a proud dad moment to ta...

Chad jumps on the mic solo and talks about gratitude, faith, and what it really looks like to put in the work on yourself. Not in theory. In real life. Take the Crocs and Sweatpants off, and let's get after it. He gets into showing up when you’re tired, building discipline over motivation, and why growth usually comes from doing the uncomfortable things consistently. It’s an honest perspective, ha...

Chad and Alex sit down for a Breakin’ It Down episode that goes a few layers deeper than usual. They start with the idea of living life now. Not waiting, not putting it off, and then unpack what that means. They get into religion, Christianity, prayer, and how faith fits into real life, especially around the holidays. Alex brings a slightly different perspective, which leads to a good, honest conv...

Chad jumps on the mic solo and talks Nashville. From where he stays, where he eats, and the spots he always ends up at when he’s in town. He gets into the Scoreboard, the Nashville Palace, Drake White, and the Benefit for the Brain, and why that event means so much to him. A little travel talk, a little music talk, and some thoughts on why Nashville just feels like home to so many people in this b...