XPLR.NASH

XPLR.NASH Podcast

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The XPLR.NASH Podcast is your inside look at the successes, struggles, and stories of the people shaping Nashville. From restaurant owners and farmers to musicians and business leaders, we dive into the real journeys behind the brands and personalities that make Music City thrive. We’re not just talking about the wins—we’re exploring the failures, the lessons learned, and the resilience it takes to succeed in one of the fastest-growing cities in the country.

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Latest episode

Dec 22, 2025

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Episodes

Nashville Goes Down the Rabbit Hole | Episode 1030 14.03.2023

Mitchell and Jennifer started The Rabbit Hole VR, Nashville's first virtual reality gaming arcade, in 2016. Today, The Rabbit Hole operates the largest VR gaming arcade in the Southeast and specializes in helping other location-based entertainment facilities bring VR to their locations. The duo also launched the Virtual Marketing arm of the business in 2022 to consult companies on how to usher the...

Titans Stadium Breaking Ground by Summer? | Episode 1029 13.03.2023

Nashville as well as Tennessee made a large showing on Southern Living’s lists of top places in 2023. A new hotel is eyed near the Korean Veterans roundabout. Plus, the timeline for a new Titans stadium is updated and predicted. How long will it be before they break ground?

Nashville’s Newest Neighborhood - South Bank | Episode 1028 10.03.2023

A bill is signed by the Gov. Lee to limit the Council Members across the state to 20 per metro city. A historic mansion in Wedgewood-Houston will be opening its doors free to the public this year. Plus, a new neighborhood was just named just south of broadway and SoBro.

Is Music City Losing Its Brand? | Episode 1027 09.03.2023

Brand Consultant Micah Pringle talks about why it’s important for Music City to keep its branding, and why some brands might have to have “brand therapy”.

The First Artrepreneur | Episode 1026 08.03.2023

A graduate of Babson College with a degree in Entrepreneurship, Kent has been forging a unique path for himself through what he calls “artrepreneurship”.

Save Money, Plan Well, Live Happy | Episode 1025 07.03.2023

Dale Smothers is a RETIREMENT INCOME CERTIFIED PROFESSIONALTM in Campbellsville, Kentucky. As the president of RDS Wealth, Dale is dedicated to helping our clients Save Money, Plan Well, and Live HappyTM in retirement. As the host of our podcast and radio show, The Retirement Matters Show, Dale seeks to shine a light on what it means to LIVE HAPPY in every area of life.

The Impact of Hands on Nashville Three Years Later | Episode 1024 06.03.2023

Hands On Nashville (HON) builds capacity for individuals and agencies to meet needs through service. Its programs connect volunteers to opportunities supporting 100+ nonprofits, schools, and other civic organizations; help these partners reimagine volunteer potential; and bring awareness to the challenges facing the people and places in our community.

Tornado Chances Loom Large on March 3, 2020 Anniversary | Episode 1023 03.03.2023

Three years ago, Nashville experienced a devastating natural disaster when an EF 2-3 tornado made its way through Germantown and East Nashville, and an EF 4 all the way through Cookeville, TN. Today we talk about our experiences with Brad Reynolds, and we also take a look at the tornado weather chances for today’s weather forecast.

Broadway is Now “Safety Street" | Episode 1022 02.03.2023

Harsher punishments for distracted driving are being proposed in Tennessee. What restaurants are opening and closing over the next month. Plus, Broadway business owners add a new level of protection to their businesses.

My Southern Home | Episode 1021 01.03.2023

Kimberly Greenwell, Host of My Southern Home TV and Home Education Expert, combines her unmatched media sales savvy with a passion for seeing aspirational homes come to life. With eleven seasons under her belt, Kimberly educates homebuyers on topics of renovation and building from the ground up while introducing viewers to trusted professionals that can help with properly creating a dream home inc...

Metro Council Cut in Half? | Episode 1020 28.02.2023

Jeff graduated from MTSU with a Music Degree and earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix. He has worked for BMI for almost 25 years in various capacities and currently leads the radio and TV licensing team and also represents BMI on the board of The Blues Foundation. He is a two-term Council Member in District 15 and current candidate for a countywide At Large seat.

4th and Goal for the New Stadium | Episode 1019 27.02.2023

As we get closer to the mayoral deadline for Nashville, new candidates roll in weekly. Nashville may be getting a professional Women’s soccer team. Plus, the Tennessee Titan’s new stadium is in the final stages of approval.

Nate Boyd: Musician Turned Photographer | Episode 1018 24.02.2023

A local musician turned photographer focusing on street photography, portraits and live music.

The Roof is On Fire | Episode 1017 23.02.2023

Mike has been hailed as one of Houston’s ‘Most Admired CEOs,’ a Guinness World Record participant, and believes that the best way to impact others is through the power of entrepreneurship. He boasts a wide breadth of experience as a co-founder of an Internet consulting company, sales leader that produced almost $100 million per year for an $8b organization, was COO of the Secret Service for Billio...

Fastest Painter in the South? | Episode 1016 22.02.2023

Justin Sigel is a Performance Artist and Painter based in Nashville, TN. Justin has painted LIVE in front of audiences all across the world and his work has been shown in exhibitions regionally and in Canada. Justin currently has 1.5M followers on TikTok where he posts his process of creating explosive performance paintings as well as his methodical detailed studio pieces. Justin has created piece...

Best BBQ in Nashville? LIVE Taste Test with Blinky’s Offset BBQ | Episode 1015 21.02.2023

Blinky's Offset BBQ is a food truck (trailer) that offers real wood smoked bbq, stationed in the west side of Nashville.

The Real Estate Templet | Episode 1014 20.02.2023

With a passion for entrepreneurship, Winston Templet and his wife started their own business in 1992, growing it to a successful enterprise with 72 employees. In 2019, they sold the business and since then, have been actively investing in real estate, including single-family homes, multi-family properties, warehousing, commercial buildings, land development, and new construction projects. Winston...

Titans Stadium Not Official Yet | Episode 1013 17.02.2023

The Nashville mayoral race gains a new official candidate. One of the Gulch’s most sought after restaurants is expanding to East Nashville. Plus, can you believe that the new Tennessee Titans Stadium is still not official?

Nashville Food to Taco Bout | Episode 1012 16.02.2023

Brandon Styll of Nashville Restaurant Radio joins the Nashville Daily Podcast to give us the story of his time as a restaurant owner and operator, as well as a glimpse into the Nashville food scene in 2023.

The BEST Week to Eat in Nashville | Episode 1011 15.02.2023

One Broadway bar owned by the rich and famous of Nashville has just sold. The high school on Broadway will soon see a 20 story tower being built next door. Plus, the best restaurants in Nashville giving out the best deals.

Sporting Green | Episode 1010 14.02.2023

Maris is from the east coast but living in Nash for 10 years strong. From music to fitness, and now environmental activist and podcaster - her passion is to inspire and motivate people to love themselves and each other ultimately creating a better planet for all.

The Meaning of Life is 47 | Episode 1009 13.02.2023

This all started way back when our CEO Eric Jackson was a kid. Like most kids, he had a lot of questions. And like most parents, his dad got a bit tired of answering Eric’s queries. Over time, Eric’s dad decided to simplify things, giving the same answer to every question. Whether it was are we there yet? or why is the sky blue? the response was the same: “Forty-seven.”

Opryland's Digital Revival | Episode 1008 10.02.2023

Ryan Crowder is a 3D artist creating a data based reconstruction of the Opryland USA theme park. Between photos, videos, satellite images and fact sheets from the park, there's more than enough data to rebuild Opryland for a new generation. Oprylandvr.com released a custom environment for the Oculus Quest 2 in time for the 25th anniversary of the park's last day. You can download the scene featuri...

Penning the Pulse of Nashville Sports | Episode 1007 09.02.2023

A veteran journalist and communications professional, Chad has been a sports media professional for nearly 20 years. Chad is a graduate of Georgia Southern University and has worked for print, television, digital and academic organizations.

The Nuclear Revolution | Episode 1006 08.02.2023

Governor Lee addresses a joint session to share the State of Tennessee, which includes new funding into Nuclear energy, increased teacher pay, and transportation. Plus, a new downtown alliance forms to promote local music.

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