Whiskey Riff Raff

This week on Whiskey Riff Raff, we sit down with Ryan Fox of Dexter and The Moonrocks to talk about the band's rise, the evolution of their signature "Y’allternative" sound, and what it takes to build a band in today's music landscape. Ryan dives into the reality of being a modern-day artist, from balancing social media content with making music to navigating an industry where everyone seems to be...

Fresh off the release of his new album Handmade Horsepower, Colby Acuff joins the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to talk about winning Whiskey Riff Raff Madness, the viral origins of "Dunk That Shit," why social media is breaking country music, and why some of the most talented artists in the genre still aren't getting the recognition they deserve. Colby dives into his frustrations with modern country...

Elizabeth Nichols joins the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to talk about her unconventional path to country music, going viral on TikTok, and the new music she's working on. We dive into everything from dropping out of law school and accidentally finding a music career, to reading through the good and bad comments on social media, her love for Toby Keith, and why country music needs more fun songs agai...

BONUS EPISODE! NASCAR driver Ryan Preece sat down with us on Whiskey Riff Raff to talk about his career, his famously aggressive racing strategy, what it's like to drive a stock car, the preparation that goes into it, and how he feels about his nicknames (like "Flyin' Ryan.") The driver of the No. 60 car also gave his thoughts on the Nashville Speedway, how great it is to have a race in Music City...

Country music and Braves baseball go hand in hand. In this special collection of interviews from the Whiskey Riff Raff Podcast, Atlanta Braves stars Austin Riley and Kyle Farmer, along with Braves broadcaster Ben Ingram, sit down separately with the Whiskey Riff Raff crew to talk all things country music and baseball. Austin Riley discusses his favorite country artists, who controls the locker roo...

This episode is sponsored by Carolina Country Music Fest. Get your tickets now: https://carolinacountrymusicfest.com/ Singer songwriter Channing Wilson stops by the podcast to discuss staying true to his influences in today’s Nashville. From writing with Luke Combs and hearing “She Got The Best Of Me” take off, to refusing to write Bro Country songs during that era, Channing opens up about the hig...

The Creekers join the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast this week sponsored by Rock The Country. Get your tickets now at https://rockthecountry.com/ The guys break down why they don’t really see themselves as a traditional bluegrass band, explain the controversy behind using a cajon in bluegrass music, and tell the unbelievable story of their banjo player suffering a heart attack just minutes before their...

Paul Cauthen dives into his latest album, ‘Book Of Paul,’ why he sees the record as scripture he wrote about himself, and how the project arrived at the perfect moment in his life. He opens up about his relationship with God, his cancer journey, and why he truly believes cancer saved his life. whiskeyriff.com shop.whiskeyriff.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Priva...

Koe Wetzel sits down with Whiskey Riff to talk about the biggest shift of his life. From becoming a dad and naming his daughter Woods, to growing deeper in his faith and stepping into a new version of himself, this is Koe like you’ve never heard him before. He opens up about how fatherhood changed everything, why he feels like a completely different man, and how that transformation is shaping his...

Rocker Steiner and Kade Bruno join the podcast to talk all things rodeo, adrenaline, and country music. From the reality of climbing into the chute knowing things could go wrong, to the brotherhood behind the scenes, they break down what life as a professional bareback and saddle bronc rider is really like. They also dive into how Yellowstone and Taylor Sheridan helped push rodeo and country cultu...

This week on Whiskey Riff Raff, we sit down with rising country artist Ty Myers to talk about what it’s really like blowing up at just 18 years old. From writing nearly all of his songs in his childhood bedroom to navigating life on the road while still living with his parents, Ty opens up about the pressure, the chaos, and the growth that comes with early success. We get into his fear of evolving...

Tyler Halverson on avoiding the norm, keeping his sound raw, and building “Amerijuana” into his own lane. From calling the harmonica a “nasty” instrument to trademarking “Amerijuana,” gatekeeping South Dakota, and saying some artists are just making playlists, not albums… this one goes everywhere. This Whiskey Riff Raff episode is brought to you by Rock The Country. Get your tickets here: https://...

Australian country artist Wade Forster joins the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast to talk about growing up in the Australian outback, rodeo life, and the long road to country music. Before pursuing music, Wade worked just about every job you can imagine, including rugby player, rodeo cowboy, HVAC tech, and ranch hand while living nearly 22 hours from the nearest major city. He shares what life is really...

Leon Majcen and Sam Stoane are both stepping into defining years and they’re doing it their own way. Leon opens up about being raised by Bosnian refugee parents, the promise to retire his mom with music, almost quitting after 2020, and why he plans to release two to three albums a year for the next five years. Sam shares what could be the biggest year of her life with a debut album, a wedding and...

We’re back for 2026 🎙️ Kicking off the year with Ernest talking community, collaboration, and growing up in country music. We dive into his upcoming album Deep Blue and even share a few Willie Nelson stories. Take a listen now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. https://www.whiskeyriff.com https://shop.whiskeyriff.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

Braxton Keith, honky tonk country singer and rising star, joins us to talk life on the road, music, and finding balance in a crazy schedule. He shares what it’s been like performing 150 shows a year, how his band became like family, and the story behind his hit song “Cozy.” Braxton also opens up about embracing traditional country, navigating the modern music world, including his thoughts on AI in...

This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to  https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF  and use  RIFFRAFF  at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Larry Fleet, country singer and Black Buffalo ambassador, joins us to talk new music, faith, sobriety, and some downright wild stories. He shares what to expect from his upcoming February record, how he...

This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to  https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF  and use  RIFFRAFF  at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Isaac Gibson, lead singer of 49 Winchester, details the bands success over the last few years as they've come a long way from Virginia while building a loyal fan base. See Privacy Policy at https://art1...

This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to  https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF  and use  RIFFRAFF  at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Benjamin Tod opens up about faith, songwriting, and staying grounded while country keeps changing. He talks about walking away from the darkness, leaning into Christianity, and why staying true matters...

This week's episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/RIFFRAFF  and use  RIFFRAFF  at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Brent Cobb stops by the podcast to talk about having his music featured on the hit series 'Yellowstone' and 'Landman,' mentoring Luke Combs and the Red Clay Strays and watching them take off, a wild night at...

Texas country legend Aaron Watson stops by the podcast to talk about coming up in the Texas music scene and how that shaped his perspective of country music and the Nashville machine, dealing with record executives, being self-sufficient and taking a unique approach to his career, current country music beefs, how he started his tailgate talks on social media and the success that the videos have ha...

Jake Worthington stops by the podcast to talk about his sophomore album 'When I Write The Song,' how he loves sad country songs but has been scared to cut them in case they come true, walking up and down Broadway and listening to the live bands, how Nashville has never lost its magic, meeting his wife deer hunting, why he still believes in making a full and complete album, his love for Zach Top an...

The great Jamey Johnson stops by the podcast to talk about his time in the Marines and playing music at that time, listening to contemporary country music and how he enjoys artists like Morgan Wallen, working from the Cash cabin to create his new album 'Midnight Gasoline,' how he wrote "What A View," meeting his now-wife and proposing the second day he knew her, his relationship with viral sensati...

This week, Hannah Dasher stops by the podcast to talk about how her presence on TikTok and her cooking show has helped fans discover her music, the struggles of being a fully independent artist, what it's like to be a woman in the industry and how challenging that can be, her thoughts on Beyoncé and she wishes she would've fully gone country and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/p...

Tanner Usrey joins the podcast to talk about how a car accident jumpstarted his country music career, his biggest musical influences, his new album 'These Days,' how TikTok has changed the music industry, being a road dog, having his music featured in hit TV shows like 'Yellowstone' and 'Landman' and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:...