What's The Reason For This Podcast

In this lively and heartfelt episode, the hosts reflect on their recent concert experiences , aging, and the evolution of their podcast. 🗣️🎙️ Kodi and Shay check in about their weekend adventures in music, highlighting their time at Billy Failing, Bluegrass Generals and Magoo . 🐸 During this soulful and inspiring interview, we sit down with Blake Christiana , the heart and voice behind the band Y...

In this wild ride of an episode, we sit down with Andrew Sax (@SomeSaxyArt) – an artist, snowboarder, and full-time poster wizard who went from doodling in the margins of his college notebooks to designing official artwork for some of the biggest names in the jam band scene. 🔹 From Philly to Vermont to Dead Lot 🚗 – How a kid from Philadelphia ended up in Vermont (and it wasn’t just for weed and...

In this absolutely unhinged episode, we sit down with comedian and podcaster Cam Herdt – a rising star in the comedy world, a die-hard Phish fan (for better or worse), and a man who has somehow turned jam band culture into comedy gold. 🔹 From Open Mics to Jam Cruise 🎤🚢 – Cam takes us back to his early days grinding out Chicago’s legendary comedy scene, cutting his teeth at Second City, and even...

In this electrifying episode, we sit down with the legendary Jason Carter – six-time IBMA Fiddle Player of the Year 🎻, Grammy Award-winning artist 🏆, and longtime member of the Del McCoury Band & Travelin' McCourys 🎶. After 33 years, Jason has made the life-changing decision to embark on his own musical journey , and he’s here to tell us all about it! 🔹 From Dream to Reality: Jason takes u...

🎙️🔥 STRAP IN for an electrifying episode as we sit down with bluegrass shredder, multi-instrumentalist, and all-around legend—Christopher Henry! 🎶🎻 From growing up in a powerhouse bluegrass family to blazing his own trail in the music world, Christopher shares EPIC stories about his journey, influences, and the deeper connection between music, spirituality, and self-discovery. 🌿🎶✨ 💥 What to...

Strap in for an EPIC episode as we sit down with one of the most influential voices in bluegrass and Americana— the legendary Peter Rowan! 🤠🎻🔥 For over six decades , Peter has been at the heart of music history , playing alongside icons like Bill Monroe, Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, and more! In this episode, we dive deep into his journey, inspirations, and philosophies , covering everything fr...

Buckle up, because this episode is packed with mystery, music, and absolute mayhem! 🤠🔎🎶 The crew is back with unfiltered stories, unexpected twists, and plenty of laughs as they recap a wild boys' trip to Atlanta and a murder mystery dinner gone off the rails in Denver . From dodging snowstorms to rocking out at a Billy Strings show , and even debating who the real murderer was at a dinner thea...

🎧 Billy Strings fans, this one’s for you! 🎧 This week on What's The Reason For This , Kodi and Shay dive deep into the world of BMFSDB with an exclusive interview featuring Todd and Becky —the dedicated duo behind Billy Motha Fu#$in Strings Data Base , the ultimate fan-created Billy Strings database ! 🎶💙 From casual fans to the masterminds behind this go-to resource, Todd and Becky take us on...

🚂🎶 All Aboard the Train Songz Express! 🎶🚂 This week on What’s The Reason For This , we’re joined by the mysterious masterminds behind the beloved bluegrass meme page-turned-print zine, Train Songz —aka Promontory Paul and The Conductor ! 🎩🤫 While they may stay anonymous (sorry, no face reveals!), their passion for music, history, and deep-cut train tracks is front and center in this episode....

In this chaotic, hilarious, and brutally honest episode, Kodi & Shay sit down with the one and only Andy Frasco —musician, podcaster, and professional bringer of good vibes—to dive deep into the realities of touring, the insanity of the modern music industry, and the wild ride that is his life. 🎶🚐 🔥 What’s Inside This Episode? 🎸 From Hustler to Headliner – Andy takes us back to his early d...

In this jam-packed episode of What’s the Reason for This? , Kodi and Shay dive into an unforgettable weekend of fundraising, music, and community love. 🎶 From their efforts to support the family of Drew Dauphin to backstage moments at Billy Strings’ Denver shows, this episode is packed with heart, humor, and memorable stories. 🌟 🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 🙋‍♂️ Answers About The Raffle...

In this jam-packed episode of What’s the Reason for This? , Kodi and Shay sit down with 15-year-old mandolin sensation Wyatt Ellis to talk about his journey, his love for bluegrass, and what’s next for this rising star. 🌟 From his East Tennessee roots to performing on legendary stages, Wyatt shares stories full of inspiration, tradition, and passion for music. 🎸🎻 🔥 What You’ll Hear in This Epi...

From epic three-night sets to hilarious moments in the crowd, this episode is packed with insider tales and unforgettable memories. In this heartfelt and emotional episode of What’s the Reason for This? , Kodi and Shay navigate the highs and lows of their New Year’s experience in New Orleans. What started as a celebration of music and community took a somber turn with the devastating terror attack...

Get ready for an action-packed episode of What’s the Reason for This? ! This week, Kodi and Shay pull back the curtain on the fascinating and often chaotic world surrounding Billy Strings and the beloved Billy Base database. 💻🎶 Kodi recounts a jaw-dropping, once-in-a-lifetime experience—a surprise 52-minute video chat with none other than Billy Strings himself! 🤯 From hilarious fan moments to h...

In this jam-packed episode, Kodi and Shay tackle one of the hottest topics in the bluegrass community: the sudden disappearance of Billy Base , the beloved online archive for all things Billy Strings. From setlists and stats to fan art and rare videos, Billy Base was a treasure trove for fans, musicians, and anyone wanting to dive deep into the Billy Strings experience. Its brief disappearance lef...

In this episode of What’s The Reason For This , Kodi and Shay welcome special guests Jillian Quinlan and Jill from the nonprofit organization Healing the Herd . The discussion dives into the organization’s mission to provide harm reduction resources and education to communities, particularly within the music scene. Jillian, a nurse, explains the critical need for resources like Narcan and fentanyl...

In this lively and heartfelt episode of What's the Reason for This, the host welcomes members of the Tonewood String Band to discuss their journey, passion for bluegrass, and their ambitious Kickstarter campaign to fund their debut album and national tour. The episode starts with a humorous anecdote about a bandmate and quickly transitions into the inspiring story of how the band formed post-pande...

In this episode of What's the Reason for This , Kodi and Shay dive deep into a fascinating conversation with Andy Hall, renowned musician and dobro player from The Infamous Stringdusters. Hall takes listeners on a journey through his musical evolution, from his early days at Berklee College of Music to his transition from guitar to dobro after a hand injury. He shares how his passion for bluegrass...

This week, Kodi and Shay share the inside story of organizing their upcoming "Bluegrass and Bowling" benefit concert, a heartfelt endeavor to raise funds for Hurricane Helene victims. They dive into the rollercoaster of emotions, technical mishaps, and unexpected challenges of their first wave of fundraising, reflecting on the journey so far and the hope for an even bigger turnout at the event. Ta...

In this episode, the hosts dive into their efforts to raise funds for natural disaster relief through their nonprofit initiative, "Melodies of Relief." They discuss the success of their recent fundraising at a Billy Strings concert in Huntsville, where they filled a U-Haul with essential supplies for victims in Appalachia. The hosts celebrate their collaboration with local venues and bands, such a...

In this powerful and emotional episode, we discuss the devastating impact of natural disasters, particularly focusing on Hurricane Helene. The conversation covers the widespread destruction caused by flooding, toxic mud, and downed power lines, shedding light on the often-overlooked dangers that follow these disasters, such as contamination in floodwaters and the serious mental health toll on surv...

In this episode we welcome legendary guest David Gans, a multi-talented musician, journalist, and host of The Golden Road on SiriusXM. The conversation dives deep into Gans' life and career, including his experiences in the Grateful Dead community, his evolution from music journalism to radio, and his reflections on the Grateful Dead's lasting cultural legacy. Gans shares personal stories about hi...

The button has been pushed, this time we come to you live from the Billy Strings Renewal festival poster line. We talk with numerous fans just hours before Billy announced he had to leave his own festival to fly back to Michigan on Ringo Starr's private jet to be with his wife Ally for the birth of their first baby. Join us as we discuss with the fans about how they got into the scene, what they l...

In this special episode, we sit down with the legendary Smiley, the self-proclaimed "Mayor" of the Billy Strings fan community. Just days before the highly anticipated Renewal Festival, Smiley joins us to share his remarkable journey from being a disabled combat veteran battling alcoholism and PTSD to finding peace, purpose, and sobriety through the power of music and community. We dive deep into...

In this episode, we dive deep into the vibrant world of music poster collecting with our special guest, Tony Sipich. A Las Vegas resident and longtime poster aficionado, Tony shares his journey from a passionate concert-goer to a key figure in the collector community. We discuss the allure of limited-edition gig posters, the wild experiences of waiting in line for hours, and the ever-growing poste...